You asked, we delivered: @therundowntvo.bsky.social is now a podcast! Listen to the first episode of 2026 on January 19, and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Beyond the studio: Over eight years @jeyantvo.bsky.social and camera operator Ricardo Diaz have travelled Ontario, telling diverse stories. In the workshop, Ricardo builds his rig as they reminisce about Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, and how vast this province truly is.

“Current generations inherited democracy from their grandparents. They began to take it for granted. They’ve become consumers of democracy. Their understanding of freedom is the opportunity to choose between different cheeses in the supermarket.” — Oleksandra Matviichuk, Center for Civil Liberties

On Human Rights Day, we connect with someone who has dedicated his life to upholding them. We talk to Alex Neve about his new book and the current state of human rights worldwide.

Peanut allergies are serious and for years parents avoided them. But in 2015 guidance around peanuts for children flipped. Tonight on The Rundown we discuss new research that found early introduction of peanut products could lower allergy risk.

In medicine, they say: when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras. Horses are common diagnoses. Zebras? Rare diseases. Tonight on The Rundown we spotlight DNA-based gene therapies bringing hope where medicine once had few answers.

Mark Carney says Canada will no longer describe itself as having “a feminist foreign policy”. Is this a change in the deep substance or superficial branding of our diplomacy? I spoke with @jeyantvo.bsky.social and @shannongormley.bsky.social on @therundowntvo.bsky.social . 📺 youtu.be/VW1VpdMwpI4

Canada's foreign policy is shifting. What does a Carney Doctrine mean for trade, human rights and Canada's reputation?

At the recent G20 Summit, Prime Minister Carney and Modi were all smiles. A sharp contrast when Justin Trudeau was at the helm. Tonight, I sit down with Rohinton Medhora to talk about what this revived relationship means for both countries.

Creating a new show is an opportunity, and we want your help. What do you want to know more about? What makes you watch? Take the survey at tvo.org/rundownfeedback, or leave us a comment and let us know what you think.

"Here at TVO, we believe that democracy requires an educated, engaged citizen, and one way we help build that is by supporting quality journalism." — @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social This Giving Tuesday, every dollar you donate until Dec. 2 will be matched up to $250,000 givingtuesday.tvo.me

Why do people want to hear celebrities speak out on social or politics issues? Does praising or shaming work?

When fame meets politics. Whether it's politics, social movements or wars - what's at stake when celebrities choose to speak up? Should they?

Tonight we talk industrial policy. Traditionally, countries pursue highly coordinated national economic strategies. Some would say we don't have that here. How can Canada and Ontario specifically be competitive.

Apple didn't just build iPhones - it helped build modern-day China. Author Patrick McGee joins us to talk about his book, "Apple in China." This is just Part 1 of a fascinating conversation with Patrick. That's tonight on The Rundown.

Tonight I sit down with Lyse Doucet, BBC’s Chief Correspondent and one of Canada’s most acclaimed journalists. Her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan opens a doorway into decades of resilience, conflict, and unforgettable human stories.

Is competition truly motivating for kids? Or does it create pressure both in sports and beyond? I chat with 2 people who are very familiar with competition - former Olympian Perdita Felicien and clinical psychologist Andrew Wong.

Sports journalism at its finest - a tough but vital read. Rick Westhead’s We Breed Lions confronts Canada’s troubled hockey culture, built on interviews with 58 current and former junior players.

Chinese electric vehicles dominate global EV sales. But good luck finding one of them on Canada's roads. Is it time Canada scraps its 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports?

Ontario's electricity rates went up Nov 1st, but you won't see it on your bill. That's because the province boosted its electricity rebate to $8.5 billion. That's more than we spend on Ontario's justice system. Is this relief or politics at play?

The # of violent incidents in Ontario classrooms have spiked in recent years. With Bill 33 passing its final vote today, SROs (cops) are set to return to schools. Is it the right move? It is reviving the very conversations that once end the program. That's tonight on The Rundown.

As someone without kids, I don't know the daily realities family face. What was about $100-a-day to $19-a-day for child care is progress, but not what was promised. Will Ontarians ever achieve $10-a-day child care? Tonight on The Rundown.

I also sit down with Alexandra Samuel and her custom AI, called Viv. The two star in TVO's new podcast, Me + Viv. We explore how building her own AI coach became a powerful way to navigate life's biggest questions.

Technology is constantly shaping us, and we are constantly shaping it. What can the past teach us about the moment we are in now with artificial intelligence?

Double your impact this #GivingTuesday! Until Dec. 2, every dollar to @wearetvo.bsky.social is matched up to $250K. Join @namshine.bsky.social in keeping media literacy in focus with journalism, documentaries and podcasts like [MIS]Treated. Give today: givingtuesday.tvo.me

Housing is unaffordable. Regional tensions are rising. A generation feels shut out. Canada’s breaking point may already be here. John Ibbitson and Darrell Bricker argue the crisis has been building for years and they join The Rundown to explain why.

The nature and tactics of warfare have evolved since the Great Wars, but is Canada adequately prepared to face challenges of modern warfare? The answer probably won't surprise you. But there is help on the way. That's just part of tonight's Rememberance Day program.

“I never thought I would have a show. It was never in the realm of possibility. So it is a bit of a pinch-me moment to be offered this.” — @jeyantvo.bsky.social TMU Alumnus (@torontomet.bsky.social) Jeyan Jeganathan Becomes TVO Host of The Rundown www.torontomu.ca/journalism/n...

Doug Ford and Mark Carney want to build big, but does Canada have the skilled workers to pull it off?

With Stellantis moving production from Brampton to the US, where does Canada go from here? I get a history lesson from Greig Mordue on the auto industry and look at why the future may point toward China.

Is Canada at a crossroads? Does the country double down on its traditional middle power role or seize the moment and become a major player on the global stage?

For someone who wanted to go to be a foreign correspondent, this was a special. Brian Stewart is one of the most respected voices in foreign reporting. His decades-long career has taken him around the globe. Catch part 1 of our conversation tonight about Canada's role on the globe stage.

The family doctor crisis, underfunding of public health, misinformation, liberal exemption policies, lack of access to vaccine hesitancy clinics have all led to the resurgence of measles. Was very happy to be invited to join @jeyantvo.bsky.social at @tvotoday.bsky.social to discuss.

Canada’s measles comeback puts its elimination status at risk. What does that actually mean and how did we get here? And how health is fighting back in 2025, tonight on The Rundown.

What can we do to protect ourselves from extreme weather and how might nature be part of the solution? Tonight on The Rundown we talk climate mitigation and adaptation.

Shopify is a perfect example of a Canadian tech success story, so why haven’t we seen another? What’s holding back our biggest ideas and brightest talent?

Who owns your local vet or dental clinic? More and more, it's private equity. Tonight on The Rundown - how private equity works - the good, the bad and what it means for you.

Talking about charged topics in the classroom can be tricky. How do teachers help their students navigate difficult conversations? "Everything is political," @munakadri.bsky.social (@osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social, at 8pm on The Rundown. | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social

What can your employer do if you say something controversial at work or online? @jeyantvo.bsky.social talks to Charlie Herrera Vacaflor, an employment law & HR consultant at Peninsula Canada, about managing political speech in the workplace, tonight at 8pm | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social

How do teachers and students handle discussing complex and sensitive topics? Is political bias a problem in schools? @jeyantvo.bsky.social speaks with @munakadri.bsky.social (@osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social) and recent graduate Sarah Morra about political discourse in the classroom.

Tariff talk has "sucked the oxygen out of any room," for municipal leaders, St. Catharines Mayor @matsiscoe.bsky.social‬ tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social. Watch TVO at AMO, tonight at 8pm | Producers: @britweaver.bsky.social & @mayaabramson.bsky.social

"I worry that... what we're looking at is a worsening quality of life because our municipalities just can't keep up [with rising costs,]" Matti Siemiatycki (@iiutoronto.bsky.social) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social. Watch TVO at AMO at 8pm | Producers: @britweaver.bsky.social & @mayaabramson.bsky.social

"There's a silver lining to a trade war: Canada getting its fiscal house in order, Tony Stillo (Oxford Economics) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social. Watch TVO at AMO tonight at 8pm | Producers: @britweaver.bsky.social & @mayaabramson.bsky.social

Imagine being in the backwoods of Georgia with neo-Nazis, slaughtering a goat and drinking its blood. Former undercover FBI agent Scott Payne tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social about exposing hate groups and his book "Code Name: Pale Horse," co-authored with @michelleshephard.bsky.social

Every winter, Ontarians rely on road salt to keep streets safe — but where does all that salt go when the snow melts? Friends of the Muskoka Watershed tell @jeyantvo.bsky.social how excess salt is silently polluting lakes and rivers across the province. Tonight at 8/11pm

Where does road salt go when the snow melts? @jeyantvo.bsky.social explores how excess salt is silently polluting lakes and rivers across the province and talks to Friends of the Muskoka Watershed, who are working to protect our fragile freshwater ecosystems.

Pakistani-Canadian journalist @sadiyaansari.bsky.social investigates the life of her mysterious grandmother Tahira, who leaves her children to follow a lover in post-Partition Pakistan. @jeyantvo.bsky.social spoke to her about her book, "In Exile." www.youtube.com/watch?v=upNO...

What is the best way to support Ontario’s low-wage workers? Should the province adopt a livable wage @jeyantvo.bsky.social asked Anil Verma (@rotmanschool.bsky.social), Paul McInnis (Jokey), Maria Rio (@furthertogether.bsky.social) & Julie Kwiecinski (CFIB) #onpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=P79m...

Is there such a thing as an Ontario identity? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asks George Carothers (Institute for Canadian Citizenship), Gord Knowles (Atikokan), @parkinac.bsky.social (Environics Institute), Helen Chimirri-Russell (Ontario Heritage Trust) and Amanda Simard tonight at 8/11pm #ontariariario