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The Rundown

Jeyan Jeganathan

Booking Overview

This public-affairs interview show examines Ontario and Canadian social, political, economic, and cultural issues through conversations with journalists, academics, policy researchers, legal professionals, scientists, and advocates. Agencies could credibly pitch recognized subject-matter experts with Canadian or Ontario relevance, especially those offering research-backed analysis, policy insight, community experience, or public-interest perspectives; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@tvo.org

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Host

Jeyan Jeganathan - Host delivering original journalism and in-depth analysis of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues shaping life in Ontario.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized journalists, academics, policy researchers, legal professionals, scientists, advocates, and community leaders with direct expertise in an Ontario or Canadian public-interest issue.
Required Achievements:  
Published journalism or public commentary, Research or leadership at a recognized institution, Professional expertise relevant to current policy debates, Leadership of advocacy, community, documentary, or public-interest initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael McClelland - Ontario Heritage-law Changes And Their Implications For Historic Properties.

Todd Irvine - Preserving Mature Trees On Private Property Amid Ontario Housing Development.

Jooyoung Lee - The Effects Of Gun Violence On Survivors, Families, And Communities.

Devon Jones - Community Recovery And Responses To Gun Violence.

Nekai Foster - Recovery, Trauma, And Community Storytelling After Gun Violence.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Immigration, Climate Change, Social Issues

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Rundown
:

What's Driving Canada's China Reset?

October 14, 2026

Canada's relationship with China appears to be entering a new chapter. Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto, and Jeff Nankivell, president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, examine what's driving closer economic ties and what they could mean for Canada. Then, as Canada cuts tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles, Moe Kabbara, CEO of the Transition Accelerator, looks at whether greater co-operation with China could create new ...

What Should Canadians Know About Sudan?

October 09, 2026

Sudan is facing what the International Rescue Committee calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Political scientist Ian Spears examines the prospects for peace, while Unravelled looks at the International Criminal Court's investigation into possible war crimes. Then, Mamoun Hassan and Walaa Hassanien share what they witnessed after returning to Sudan on a humanitarian mission, and the story of the country beyond the conflict.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Can Canada Save Its Steelworkers?

October 08, 2026

As governments promise to protect Canadian jobs and industries, are their policies delivering? United Steelworkers president Ron Wells and McMaster University professor emeritus Wayne Lewchuk discuss the fallout from Stelco layoffs and the future of Hamilton's steelworkers. Then, Toronto Star investigative reporter Frédérik Plante examines questions about Ottawa's "buy Canadian" policy and where federal procurement dollars are actually going.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/l...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Rundown
:

How do I get in touch with The Rundown?

The Rundown is hosted by Jeyan Jeganathan. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@tvo.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Rundown?

The publicly listed email for The Rundown: podcasts@tvo.org.

How many listeners does The Rundown have?

Podseeker estimates The Rundown reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Rundown?

The Rundown typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognized journalists, academics, policy researchers, legal professionals, scientists, advocates, and community leaders with direct expertise in an Ontario or Canadian public-interest issue. Common among recent guests: Published journalism or public commentary; Research or leadership at a recognized institution; Professional expertise relevant to current policy debates. Recent guests include Michael McClelland, Todd Irvine, and Jooyoung Lee.

How hard is it to get booked on The Rundown?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Rundown cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Immigration, Climate Change, and Social Issues. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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