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The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Adrian Cheung, Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.

Dec 30, 2021

We are taking a short break over the holidays and are rebroadcasting some memorable discussions. This episode was originally published February 19, 2021.

In 2008, Canadian journalist Mellissa Fung was abducted while on assignment in Afghanistan. She survived 28 days of torture and captivity inside a hole in the ground....


Dec 29, 2021

We are taking a short break over the holidays and are rebroadcasting some memorable discussions. This episode was originally published July 30, 2021.

GUEST: Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at McGill University

A recent study in Iceland involving thousands of workers...


Dec 28, 2021

We are taking a short break over the holidays and are rebroadcasting some memorable discussions. This episode was originally published January 12, 2021.

The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team are ranked as one of the top teams in the world, but were passed over for the upcoming World Games likely in part due to their...


Dec 27, 2021

We are taking a short break over the holidays and are rebroadcasting some memorable discussions. This episode was originally published February 9, 2021.

The pandemic has shrunk people’s lives. We’ve been limited to seeing the people in our homes, some family and maybe close friends. What happens when lose contact...


Dec 24, 2021

Guest: Rosa Saba, business reporter for the Star

Ontario, unlike elsewhere in Canada, has had a much lower minimum wage for liquor servers leading to a culture of tipping, not just for great service but to help balance the wage disparity. Now, starting in 2022, front-of-house workers in hospitality will see a $2.45...