• Dragon's Den goes viral over boba tea, and Culinary Class Wars
    Oct 16 2024

    A recent Dragon’s Den episode where guest judge Simu Liu raised the issue of cultural appropriation with the owners of a new bubble tea-styled product has generated a lot of online backlash. Elamin chats with the Toronto Star's food reporter Karon Liu about what this moment can teach us. Plus, the Korean reality show 'Culinary Class Wars' has upended the formula for food competition TV. Elamin chats with Michelle Cho and Roxana Hadidi about why other cooking shows should be taking notes.

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    25 mins
  • Who gets to claim Fred Perry? And The Franchise
    Oct 15 2024

    The Fred Perry polo was popular in UK subcultures for decades, but, in recent years, it's become known as the de facto uniform of an extreme right-wing organization. Fred Perry's denounced its association with the Proud Boys, meanwhile a new wave of artists are reinstating the polo as a symbol of inclusivity. Elamin talks to Rollie Pemberton and Jon McCann about the evolution of the Fred Perry brand. Plus, film critic Rad Simonpillai talks about the new HBO series The Franchise, a satire about the making of a big budget superhero movie.

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    25 mins
  • K-os's iconic album Joyful Rebellion turns 20
    Oct 14 2024

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of K-os’ acclaimed album ‘Joyful Rebellion,’ Elamin is joined by music critics Dalton Higgins and Susana Ferreira to reflect on its impact then and now.

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    21 mins
  • Alfonso Cuaron's new show Disclaimer is finally here, and Ali Wong's new special
    Oct 11 2024

    Elamin is joined by film critics Rachel Ho, Radheyan Simonpillai and comedian Cassie Cao to discuss the new Apple TV+ series Disclaimer, the Netflix comedy special Ali Wong: Single Lady and the latest controversy around the upcoming Western film Rust.


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    29 mins
  • Kamala's interview on Call Her Daddy. and Slow Horses finale
    Oct 10 2024

    Culture writer Joan Summers talks about Vice President Kamala Harris’s appearance on 'Call Her Daddy' with Alex Cooper, and what we lose and what we gain when politicians give their time to entertainment podcasts over conventional news outlets. Plus, Elamin chats with Elamin chats with TV critics Saloni Gajjar and Sophie Gilbert about the 'Slow Horses' finale, and why it's one of the best shows on TV right now.


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    26 mins
  • The Tragically Hip docuseries and who defines the legacy of the Hip
    Oct 9 2024

    With the recent release of The Tragically Hip docuseries ‘No Dress Rehearsal’ and a new, band-authorized coffee table book, ‘This Is Our Life,’ out this month, music journalists Michael Barclay, Vish Khanna, and Lisa Christiansen discuss how the legendary Canadian rock band is preserving their legacy, and how these new releases are changing the way we think about the Hip.


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    26 mins
  • Mustafa's new album, Dunya, is a masterpiece
    Oct 8 2024

    'Dunya' is the debut album from acclaimed Toronto musician Mustafa.

    You'll hear why his laser focus on his Regent Park community has made him one of the most important artists of his generation.

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    37 mins
  • Jewish creators reflect on Oct. 7 and how art shapes memory
    Oct 7 2024

    As we reflect on what happened on October 7, we ask Jewish creators how art can be of service, making sense and giving shape to a very dark day, and how their lives have changed. Elamin speaks with writer Emily Tamkin and artist Dina Goldstein. Plus, Elamin chats with Israeli filmmaker Yariv Mozer about his new Paramount+ documentary, ‘We Will Dance Again.’


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    37 mins