Latest podcasts
- What COVID-19 projections about death rates can tell us and what they can't
Friday, April 10th 2020
As many as 22,000 Canadians could die from COVID-19, according to federal modelling released Thursday. But how much can these models really tell us? And what are the risks of making them public? National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey explains all you need to know about COVID-19 modelling. Its strengths and its limitations. Monique Beaudin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Doug Ford, COVID-19 and how the provinces are leading the pandemic fight
Wednesday, April 8th 2020
As health care is a provincial responsibility in Canada, much of the focus in the fight against COVID-19 has been on premiers and their health officials. And as he heads Canada’s largest province, a lot of focus has been squarely on the performance of Ontario premier Doug Ford. To the surprise of many, he is handling things quite well. Dave talks with Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley about how Ford has managed the public response to the pandemic, and how the crisis has forced co-operation across provincial and political lines. Plus we’ll get you up to date on the latest COVID-19 news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Hunters found dead on rural road after COVID-19 layoff
Saturday, April 4th 2020
The shooting deaths of Jake Sansom and Maurice Cardinal shocked many in Alberta. The pair, who had just returned from a hunting trip after Sansom was laid off from his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were found slain along a rural highway, with no clear reason why. Lauren Boothby from the Edmonton Journal joins Dave to talk about the investigation into the deaths of the two men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- COVID-19: Should you be wearing a mask?
Thursday, April 2nd 2020
So should you be wearing a mask? Public health officials in Canada say if you're healthy you don't need to. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic rages, people are starting to question that advice. National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey explains all you need to know about masks. Monique Beaudin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Why more COVID-19 testing is crucial in getting life back to normal
Wednesday, April 1st 2020
Health-care officials around the world are working to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in some countries, testing is playing a big role. Dave talks to the National Post's Tom Blackwell about what countries are having success when it comes to testing, how it's helping in contain the virus, and what Canada could be doing to catch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices