“We cannot treat libraries as organs of propaganda, and whether it's for progressive values or for conservative values, we should not be treating libraries as simply the PR department for the kind of ideology that we believe in, and trying to ban everything else.” - Ira Wells, author of “On Book Banning”

"We think somehow you can't really be a genius unless you're that ruthless"

How a lifestyle reporter became a labour reporter, without ever leaving the food beat

How different cities figure in the criminal underworld, as explained by the authors of The Wolfpack

While investigating the origins of Covid, author Elaine Dewar turned up new details about China's relationship with Canada's most secure virus lab

A new book considers the "practical genius" of Canada's cabbies

Major announcement about what's next for Canadaland on this episode.

Comedian Fatima Dhowre recounts her many near death experiences. Aliya goes in search of the house that Nickelback built.

Author Pasha Malla recommends one of his favourite novels, the song that makes him speed, the band he was overly keen towards and an athlete's face.

Co-host Sheila Heti talks about signing, then retracting her name from a letter that's put the CanLit scene in turmoil. And should CBC go ad-free?