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Q is an energetic daily arts, culture and entertainment magazine that takes you on a smart and surprising ride, interviewing personalities and tackling the cultural issues that matter. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with his trademark wit and spontaneity, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends. From music icons like Van Morrison and Neil Young; smart conversations with everyone from Al Gore to Barbara Walters; CNN operas; to the branding of politicians... Q brings you big names, big ideas, and those paving the way on the cultural landscape.

Feb 22

Liev Schreiber on Q

Versatile stage and screen actor Liev Schreiber speaks to Jian about his role in the cheerfully violent new hockey comedy Goon, co-written by actor Jay Baruchel.
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Feb 22

Do newspapers have a future?

As CEO of Digital First Media John Paton helms the second-largest newspaper chain in the world. He spoke to Jian today about his bold plan to transform the newspaper business, and about his no-holds-barred approach to getting journalists out of...
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Feb 22

Mio on the Down-Lo: Yawwwwn

If you're exhausted, craving another jolt of joe but want to avoid nervous nauseousness then enter the CAFFEINE ZONE. It's an app for iPhones and iPads that figures out your optimal caffeine levels for mental alertness then lets you know if you are...
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Feb 22

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-22 Liev Schreiber

Digital First Media CEO John Paton on why newspapers need to rethink what they do, and go "digital first". Actor Liev Schrieber on his role as a veteran hockey player in "Goon". Lisa Friel on the recent phenomenon of "love contracts" in the workplace
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Feb 21

One "measly" Oscar for documentaries?

Film critic Eric Hynes argues it's time for the Academy Awards to recognize documentary films with more than just one "measly" award. He's among a group of observers in the film world who believe non-fiction cinema has entered its golden age and the Oscars should recognize that.
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Feb 21

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-21 Sharon Van Etten

Film critic Eric Hynes on documentary films, their audiences and the Oscars; singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten performs congs from her acclaimed album "Tramp"; David Suzuki on Japan changing relationship with nuclear power.
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Feb 17

This Week On Q

MONDAY Stephen King TUESDAY David Suzuki WEDNESDAY Liev Schreiber THURSDAY Gilbert Gottfried FRIDAY Philippe Falardeau View full lineup >...
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Feb 17

Jian's opening essay on #TellVicEverything

In the opening essay today, Jian talks about how Canadians have responded online to federal bill C-30 -- the Protecting Children From Internet Predators Act -- with Public Safety Minister Vic Toews in the eye of the storm....
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Feb 17

Twiggy UNZIPPED

Twiggy, the world's first supermodel, joined us from London today as part of our UNZIPPED fashion series, and to talk about her new album, "Romantically Yours." The face of the 1960s is now in her sixties, and we hear...
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Feb 17

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-16 Twiggy

Ottawa band Amos the Transparent perform live in studio Q. Brian Selznick, author of "Hugo". Q's media panel reconvenes. A feature interview with English model, actress, and singer Twiggy.
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Feb 17

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-16 FUN.

Writer and activist Raj Patel, who believes that sugar should be regulated like alcohol. Interview and performance from New York band, FUN. New rules for female media presenters in Afghanistan.
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Feb 16

fun. on Q!

New York based band fun. stopped by studio Q for a chat and to debut new songs from their forthcoming record Some Nights. They're one of pop music's most buzzed about acts. Listen to the full, uncut, interview below and let...
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Feb 16

This week's featured Q video

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Feb 16

Should unhealthy food be regulated like alcohol and tobacco?

Listen in to Jian's interview with author and activist Raj Patel, and let us know what you think about his proposed solution to North America's obesity epidemic.
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Feb 16

Gotye on Q

On Wednesday, Australian pop phenomenon Wally de Backer - better known as Goyte - stopped by Studio Q. He talked to Jian about his proclivity for musical exploration, the success of his infectious hit single "Somebody That I Used...
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Feb 15

Mike Daisey on Q

Today, Jian spoke to writer and performer Mike Daisey about his one-man show The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. In it, Daisey tells the story of his trip to China to find out where the Apple products he...
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Feb 15

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-15 Gotye

Sarah Liss on how music journalists critique female musicians. Mike Daisey on monologue about Apple, "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs." Plus, Australian musician Gotye! And more!
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Feb 14

The great monogamy debate

Is it time to start taking alternatives to monogamy seriously in our culture? Listen in to the Q debate and let us know what you think.
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Feb 14

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-14 Modern Love

Our Modern Love Valentine's Day special! Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black on same-sex marriage and his new play, "8." A Q debate on the future of monogamy. We announce the winner of our Six-Word Modern Love contest!
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Feb 13

Jian's essay on the Grammys

Today, in his opening essay, Jian talked about the 54th annual Grammy Awards. From tributes to Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse... to powerful performances by the Foo Fighters and Adele, he thinks the Grammys were a surprising success. Have a listen,...
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Feb 13

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-13 The Kills

Social psychologist Bella DePauloon the discrimination she says society inflicts on single people. The Kills stop by for a special acoustic performance! Plus, Q's sports panel reconvenes.
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Feb 10

This Week On Q Feb 13-17/12

MONDAY The Kills TUESDAY Modern Love Special WEDNESDAY Gotye THURSDAY FUN. FRIDAY Twiggy View full lineup >...
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Feb 10

Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons on Q

Jian had a rare opportunity to speak with music producer Rick Rubin and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, the co-founders of the pioneering, influential - and sometimes controversial - Def Jam Recordings. The new book Def Jam Recordings: The First 25...
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Feb 10

Canada Reads 2012 Winners on Q

Download Flash Player to view this content. After an exciting and sometimes controversial week of debates, Carmen Aguirre's Something Fierce: Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter was crowned winner of Canada Reads 2012. The book was championed by Shad, and...
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Feb 10

Mio on the Down-Lo: I Heard It Through The Gripevine

Got a grievance, a squawk, a grouse...a gripe? Then plant a little customer service-related gripe on the GRIPEVINE and watch it, hopefully, grow into a satisfactorily resolved issue with the mega-corporation of your disdain. But will this new attempt to help the...
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Feb 10

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-10 Def Jam

Hip Hop icons Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin on the 25th anniversary of Def Jam.Bahamas performs songs from his new album, "Barchords." The winners of Canada Reads 2012, Carmen Aguirre and Shad! And more!
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Feb 09

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Feb 09

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-09 Jill Barber

Joe Turow on his book, "The Daily You: How the New Advertising Industry is Defining Your Identity and Your Worth." Canadian chanteuse Jill Barber on her new album,"Mischievous Moon."
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Feb 08

Clara Hughes on Q

Today, Olympic speedskater and cyclist Clara Hughes was on the show. She's the spokesperson for Let's Talk, in support of mental health programs. She also appears in the new documentary Darkness and Hope: Depression Sports and Me. Clara spoke openly about her own...
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Feb 08

Can yoga kill you?

CP Image/Jim Cooper Today, guest host Terry O'Reilly spoke with William J. Broad, a senior science writer for the New York Times the author of the new book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and The Rewards (an adapted excerpt...
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Feb 08

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-08

William Broad on his controversial New York Times article, "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body." Olympic medallist Clara Hughes talks about her struggle with depression, and her quest for London 2012.
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Feb 07

Should Hollywood make more "positive" films?

On today's show, guest host Colm Feore spoke to veteran film producer Lindsay Doran, whose credits include Sense and Sensibility, Stranger than Fiction and This Is Spinal Tap. She has been challenging the film world perception that a film is...
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Feb 07

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-07

Actor Colm Feore guest hosts. Film producer Lindsay Doran on Hollywood needing to produce happier and realistic movies. Adam Gopnik on his book, "The Table Comes First."
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Feb 06

An overdue appreciation of amphipods... Colm Feore's opening essay on Q

Inspired by a recent discovery deep below the surface of the ocean off the coast of New Zealand, guest host Colm Feore holds forth with an ode to the lowly amphipod. ...
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Feb 06

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-06

Actor Colm Feore guest hosts. Tania Branigan on the "Rent-A-Date" trend in China. Elizabeth Kaye on her book, "Sleeping with Famous Men." And more!
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Feb 03

This Week On Q

MONDAY Elizabeth Kaye TUESDAY Adam Gopnik WEDNESDAY Clara Hughes THURSDAY Jill Barber FRIDAY Russell Simmons + Rick Rubin View full lineup >...
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Feb 14

Q's Six-Word Modern Love Story Contest!

The goal is simple: tell a full and rich modern love tale in just six words. Funny. Sad. Sexy. Or futuristic sexy, the kind with spaceships. Winners announced on Q's February 14th Modern Love special.
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Feb 03

Q is coming to Montreal!

Q with Jian Ghomeshi will be in Montreal for a live show on Thursday, March 1, 2012, with special guests including multi-lingual comedian Sugar Sammy and electronic music maestro DJ Champion. Click through for tickets and more details.
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Feb 03

Do we need another sexual revolution?

And what should it tackle? Our Modern Love series continues today with a look into where we are really at when it comes to sex and love. Despite our culture's seeming openness about all things sex and love, there are...
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Feb 03

Q Live in London SOLD OUT!

That was fast! Online tickets to Q's special live audience show in London, Ontario featuring Lara St John and Great Lake Swimmers are already sold out. Thanks for the enthusiastic response. We're looking forward to seeing you there....
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Feb 03

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-03 Ana Egge

Ana Egge performs from her latest record, "Bad Blood". Q's Modern Love series continues with a discussion about sex and relationships. Q's Media panel on the latest stories making headlines.
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Feb 02

Colm Feore guest hosts Q

The acclaimed Canadian actor sits in for Jian this Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 6th & 7th, as the guest host on Q! Click through for more details.
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Feb 02

Arranged marriage versus love marriage

Today Ravi Jain and his mother Asha were on the show to talk about their long-running argument over just when Ravi is going to get married, and their innovative stage production that brings that private fight into the open....
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Feb 02

Jian's essay on Ontario Place

Today, in his opening essay, Jian talked about plans to redevelop Ontario Place, the 1970s era amusement park on Toronto's waterfront... and spoke out against the idea of turning it into condos or a casino. Have a listen, and let us...
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Feb 02

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-02

Evgeny Morozov on why Google should post warnings their search engine. A conversation with Lara Roxx and Mia Donovan on the documentary, "Inside Lara Roxx". Asha and Ravi Jain on their new play, "A Brimful of Asha".
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Feb 01

Q: Live In London

We promised to bring Q to an Ontario community outside Toronto, and now we have the details! Thursday, March 8th Join us at The Grand Theatre in the heart of downtown London. Tickets go on sale HERE on Friday February 3rd at...
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Feb 01

Has style writing lost its substance?

Fashion journalist Sarah Nicole Prickett was on the show today, talking about what she sees as a decline in fashion writing. She argues that writing about fashion has devolved into meaningless hyperbole and hackneyed phrases. Have a listen and let us...
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Feb 01

New music from Tennis

Our featured video this week: new music from Denver indie-rockers Tennis. Recorded in front of a live audience at our Sundance special in Salt Lake City:...
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Feb 01

The end of the signature?

Today, Jian spoke with journalist David Wheeler about - what he calls - the "slow death of the signature". David says our John Hancocks are fading in the age of credit card PIN codes, and electronic signature capture pads. Is the...
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Feb 01

Q: The Podcast 2012-02-01

Journalist David Wheeler on the decline of the traditional ink signature. We revisit our interview with Cee Lo Green. Sarah Nicole Prickett on why fashion journalism is so badly written.
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Jan 31

Are independent bookstores worth fighting for?

In a Q debate, Independent bookstore owner Joanne Saul takes on Slate's Farhad Manjoo who argues indie bookstores are mistakenly mythologized and that, in reality, book lovers should support online giants like Amazon.
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Feb 22

Today on Q

Wednesday, February 22 Actor Liev Schrieber on his latest part as a veteran hockey player in Goon. John Paton on why newspapers need to rethink what they do, and go "digital first". Lisa Friel on the recent phenomenon of "love contracts" in...
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Jan 31

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-31

A debate on the value of independent bookstores.Timothy Caulfield on his book,"The Cure for Everything".Steve Silberman on the portrayals of autism in pop culture.
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Jan 30

Daniel Radcliffe on Q

The actor drops by Studio Q to talk about growing up Harry, and why he decided to kick off his post-Potter movie career by starring in a horror movie.
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Jan 30

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-30 Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe on his new film,"The Woman in Black". A discussion about the interracial love poster that sparked a controversy across South Africa. Plus, Q's sports culture panel reconvenes!
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Jan 27

This Week on Q

MONDAY Daniel Radcliffe TUESDAY Timothy Caulfield WEDNESDAY Sarah Nicole Prickett THURSDAY Lara Roxx (and Mia Donovan) FRIDAY Sue Johanson (and Josey Vogels) View full lineup >...
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Jan 27

John Singleton on Q

Hollywood filmmaker John Singleton says film studio executives are out of touch with African American culture.
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Jan 27

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-27 Atom Egoyan

Director Atom Egoyan and playwright Martin Crimp on, "Cruel and Tender". Director John Singleton on Hollywood and roles for African Americans. Indie rocker Joel Plaskett on his new album, "Scrappy Happiness" and more!
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Jan 26

Is Livestrong more about Lance than cancer?

Today, Jian talked to journalist Bill Gifford about his article about Lance Armstrong and his cancer charity LiveStrong in the latest issue of Outside. Gifford says there's a widespread misperception that LiveStrong funds medical research. He says the charity does some valuable...
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Jan 26

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-20 Salt Lake City

Guests include: Margaret Atwood, Jennifer Baichwal, James Redford, Tennis and more!
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Jan 26

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-26 Los Campesinos

Journalist Bill Gifford on his article about Lance Armstrong and where the money given to LiveStrong goes. Welsh pop band Los Campesinos on their new album, "Hello Sadness". The creators of the Craigslist musical, "Do You Want What I Have Got".
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Jan 25

Los Campesinos! on Q

Cardiff based band Los Campesinos! stopped by studio Q to play songs from their new album Hello Sadness. Lead singer Gareth Campesinos! sat down for a chat about the darker subject matter on the album and the newest member of the...
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Jan 25

Should porn actors be legally forced to wear condoms?

Last week, the Los Angeles City Council approved a new measure that legally requires porn actors to wear condoms during film shoots. Today, Jian spoke to Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, who has been fighting for years...
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Jan 25

Mio on the Down-Lo: Ice Ice Breaker Baby

Couples getting mushy on FB is enough for me to say, "get a chatroom", but for those looking to rekindle the sparks of the dawn of love can create a social network built for two at THE ICE BREAK. Is digital...
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Jan 25

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-24 Oscar Panel

Q's Oscar panel discusses today's nominations. Spencer Wells, one of the National Geographic society's, "Explorers-in-residence." Winnipeg singer/songwriter John K Samson on "Provincial".
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Jan 25

Q: The Podcast 2012-01-25

A new Los Angeles bylaw is requiring adult film actors to now wear condoms. Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, joins us to talk about the ruling. Foreign correspondent Charles Krause on his political art gallery. Plus, Saman Arbabi on ''Parazit'', the show being called the Iranian "Daily Show".
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Jan 24

Who will take home an Oscar?

The nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced early this morning. On today's show, Brian D. Johnson (Maclean's), Johanna Schneller (The Globe and Mail) and Katherine Monk (Postmedia News) shared their thoughts on the newly-revealed Oscar nominees. Listen...
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