Globe Up Close Podcast
1) Streaming Wars and TV Escapism
Canadian TV, like American democracy, is in a constant state of panic. It is simply ill-equipped to deal with the change that the pandemic has brought about. And as traditional TV struggles, streaming...Show More
2) America's Next Chapter
As Trump’s presidency ends and Joe Biden moves into the White House, there are many questions around what the future holds for Trump, the Republican Party, and how the first 100 days will take shape f...Show More
3) What Shape Will Canada’s Economic Recovery Take?
Economists say the Canadian economy is on track for a 5.5% contraction for 2020 – the worst year since the Great Depression. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, president-elect Joe Biden soon at the helm...Show More
4) The Charitable Sector’s Struggle to Survive
With a shrinking donor pool, smaller donations, and fundraising events on pause until government restrictions can be lifted, the charitable sector is looking bleak. The number of donors and volunteers...Show More
5) Truth, Facts, and the Future of Journalism
We are living through a time of great technological advancement and deep political polarization. Many citizens now receive their news from online sources delivered by algorithm through their search en...Show More
6) The Books That Shaped 2020
This was a year like no other, and now that it’s almost (blessedly) over, we reflect on the books that got us through the long days, weeks and months of solitude. How has the world of books – and the ...Show More
7) What Investors Need to Know to Make It Through the Uncertainties Ahead
To say that this has been an unsettling year in the financial markets is an understatement. Both new and experienced investors have been challenged when trying to navigate the way forward. This episod...Show More
8) Stumbling toward the US Election
Joe Biden is leading in the national polls. But if the lesson of the last U.S. election is any guide, we know the Democrats still have a long road to victory, and four more years of Donald Trump is in...Show More
9) Spring Forward or Fall Back
With our kids back to school, the threat of stricter restrictions, and Covid-19 cases on the rise, Canadians are bracing themselves for what’s to come. Public health officials are warning that a secon...Show More
10) Coming Soon: Globe Up Close
Globe Up Close allows you to hear from journalists across the newsroom from coast to coast, as they delve into important and timely topics that matter to Canadians. You’ll hear the latest in news and ...Show More