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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.

Jul 28, 2023

WARNING: This story includes sensitive subject matter, including discussion of gun violence, gender-based violence and intimate partner violence, that could be triggering for some listeners.

Guest: Michele Henry, staff reporter

It was an unthinkable act of violence: a lone gunman, seemingly angry at fellow residents in...


Jul 27, 2023

Guest: Susan Delacourt, national columnist

Wednesday’s oath-taking ceremony at Rideau Hall marked one of the most significant cabinet shuffles of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s eight-year tenure, a move that’s being framed as a game changer ahead of a pivotal moment. Seven newcomers were welcomed to the front...


Jul 25, 2023

Guest: Noor Javed, staff reporter

Ontario’s 444 municipalities are often referred to as “creatures of the province,” which has certainly proved to be true since Premier Doug Ford took over at Queen’s Park. The provincial Conservatives have repeatedly exerted authority over all aspects of local government —...


Jul 24, 2023

WARNING: This story contains sensitive subject matter, including suicide and self-harm, that could be triggering for some readers.

Guest: Sheila Wang, investigative reporter

A new study has revealed that tons of mercury dumped as industrial waste upstream of Grassy Narrows First Nations decades ago has contributed to...


Jul 21, 2023

Guest: Clarrie Feinstein, business reporter

Highlighting that those trying to rent while earning minimum wage are fast losing ground, a recent report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives paints a bleak picture of affordability in most Canadian cities. It all comes down to the “rental wage,” the...