The bestselling author and President of PEN Canada Philip Slayton discusses dysfunction in municipal politics in Canada, the subject of his new book Mayors Gone Bad (Viking, 2015), with Joseph Planta.

The new book, Grit: The Life and Politics of Paul Martin Sr. (UBC Press, 2015) is discussed by its author Greg Donaghy, and Joseph Planta.

The acclaimed and bestselling authors Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Lucky Budd discuss their new book, the Northwest coast legend, Orca Chief (Harbour Publishing, 2015), and a lot more, with Joseph Planta.

The broadcaster Matthew Lazin-Ryder, a producer at CBC Radio’s The 180, discusses his work, history, interviewing, journalism, and the CBC, with Joseph Planta.

The acclaimed actress Veena Sood reflects on her career and receiving the Union of British Columbia Performers Sam Payne Award for her work, with Joseph Planta.

The veteran journalist and former BCTV news director, Cameron Bell discusses his career in journalism, as well as the genesis of the News Hour, and his thoughts on news gathering today, with Joseph Planta.

Satire, comedy, and the future of The Syrup Trap, the Canadian humour magazine are all discussed with its editor-in-chief Nick Zarzycki, who highlights the Syrup Trap’s Patreon campaign and more, with Joseph Planta.

The actress Emmelia Gordon returns to the Firehall Arts Centre’s production of last year’s hit, Proud by Michael Healey (a role that was nominated for a Jessie Award), from 07-25 April 2015. She discusses her part, politics and more, with Joseph Planta.

The actor Andrew Wheeler discusses his role as the Prime Minister in Michael Healey’s play Proud, playing at the Firehall Arts Centre 07-25 April 2015, Stephen Harper, politics, theatre in Vancouver, and more, with Joseph Planta.

The journalist and critic Jeet Heer discusses his new collection, Sweet Lechery: Reviews, Essay and Profiles (The Porcupine’s Quill, 2014), his writing and process, and more, with Joseph Planta.