The Social Podcast

Today on an All-Talk edition of The Social, who won the final debate between U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden? Then, what should you consider if your partner wants a ‘hall pass?’ And, Kawhi Leonard’s teammates are reportedly unhappy about his special privileges. Should stars always get star treatment? Then, do we underestimate the benefits of playing video games? And, would you book a trip without knowin...

Today on The Social, there’s outrage from students at the University of Ottawa after professors signed a letter in defense of a colleague who was suspended for using the N-word in class. The letter says there should be room for debate in a classroom. Is there room for this debate at universities? And, is a silent breakfast a good way to start your day? Then, can ‘New Yorker’ writer Jeffrey Toobin live down that Zoom incident? Plus,...

Today on an All-Talk edition of The Social, the U.S. election is just weeks away and millions of first-time voters are getting their information from TikTok. Should we be concerned about the reliability of this information? And, we debate a move by Yelp to introduce a new feature to label businesses accused of racist behaviour. Then, is there joy in aging? Plus, Gal Gadot has been cast as Cleopatra but some people are saying the ro...

Today on The Social, Kelly Clarkson recently revealed her young kids see therapists to help them cope with her divorce. Do we need to have more open conversations about putting kids in therapy? Then, a new consumer debt survey found nearly 70-percent of Generation Z are unable to cover their living expenses. What needs to be done to help the youngest people in the workforce? And, how an Indigenous death doula training program is he...

Today on an All-Talk edition of The Social, what exactly was behind Tomi Lahren’s dig at Joe Biden’s mask? And, one woman asks if she should get rid of a scrapbook about her ex-husband for the sake of her new relationship. Plus, a look at the creative ways singles are dating during the pandemic. And, is it wrong to wake up your sleeping partner when big news breaks? Plus, should we reconsider teenage restrictions on social media as...

Today on The Social, what needs to come next after Quebec premier François Legault publicly apologized to the family of Joyce Echaquan, the Atikamekw woman who died in a Joliette hospital after enduring racist insults from the staff. Then, how do you know when is the right time to have kids? And, can you stay friends with someone if you have feelings for them? Plus, Mariah Carey says she’s earned the right to be high maintenance. I...

Today on The Social, many questions remain about the U.S. President’s health, his behaviour and his message to the Americans downplaying the threat of COVID-19. Then, is it time for Canadians to get honest about how they were able to afford a house? And, ‘Succession’ star Brian Cox won’t accept last-minute script changes from writers after his bedtime. Is this a fair way to balance life and work? Plus, a karaoke bar in Hamilton, On...

Today on The Social , ‘The Daily Show’ comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins us to discuss the mixed messages we’re getting about U.S. President Donald Trump’s health. And, critics are saying SNL played it too safe with their season opener. What is the role of comedy during times like these? Then should the NFL season be cancelled after more COVID-19 outbreaks are reported? Plus, Kylie Jenner’s daughter sports a designer backpack valued at $...

Today on an All-Talk edition of The Social, how will Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis affect the election? And, Sienna Miller revealed that the late Chadwick Boseman donated some of his salary to help her get her desired pay rate on the film “21 bridges.” Is it fair to expect men to help close the wage gap? Then, can a boss ask their employees to spend their entire work days on a video call to mimic the office environment? And,...