Episodes: 100
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 374.0k subscribers
Instagram: 36.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
podcasts@tvo.org
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Steve Paikin - Canadian journalist, author, and television presenter known for hosting TVO’s current-affairs program The Agenda.
John Michael McGrath - Canadian political journalist and commentator covering Ontario politics and public policy for TVO.
Matthew Shoemaker - Sault Ste. Marie, Sir William Hearst, And The History Of Ontario Political Leadership.
Adam Chambers - Public Support For Ontario’s Auto Sector And Honda’s Decision To Withdraw From A Major Alliston Investment.
Are Ontario's private career colleges misusing OSAP?
October 09, 2026
The province is pausing OSAP payments to all career college students in the wake of reporting from the Canadian Press that some schools may be misusing funds. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath take a deep dive into how private career colleges are driving up spending - and how that affects the broader post-secondary education system. Municipal Election Watch continues, with Steve and John Michael discussing how things got heated during a debate in Mississauga, why Doug Ford is running for ...
Donald Trump's tariffs take a bite out of Steeltown
October 02, 2026
Stelco is laying off workers in Hamilton and every level of government is livid. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine the impact tariffs have had on steel production in Canada, and what an American CEO has to do with this move. Municipal Election Watch returns with Steve and John Michael taking a look at the races in Windsor and Halton Hills. Former Ontario MPP Gary Malkowski and filmmaker Alvin Witcher join the podcast to discuss a new documentary, "Gary Malkowski: A Deaf Legacy in ...
Stellantis is looking to exit Brampton. Will the government step in?
September 25, 2026
Contract talks between Stellantis and UNIFOR have taken a turn for the worse, and the automaker has said it plans to sell its idled plant to a defence contractor. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into what's caused this road block, why the union is saying the current plan is unacceptable, and what pressure tactics the Canadian government could apply to the company. In just over a month, municipal elections will be held across the province. In a new podcast segment, Steve and John Mic...
Journal of Knowledge · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Let's Find Common Ground · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for #onpoli, a TVO podcast: podcasts@tvo.org.
Podseeker estimates #onpoli, a TVO podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
#onpoli, a TVO podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Ontario or Canadian elected officials, municipal leaders, and subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of provincial politics, public policy, infrastructure, law, or the economy. Common among recent guests: Elected public office; Leadership of a municipality or public institution; Recognized expertise in Ontario policy or government affairs. Recent guests include Matthew Shoemaker and Adam Chambers.
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