- Elon Musk finally agreed to buy Twitter. What comes next?
Tuesday, October 11th 2022
Guest: Will Oremus, Washington Post journalist
Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter in April for $54.20 U.S. a share and, after signing to buy it, proceeded to act like a man who clearly wanted out of the $44 billion deal. Musk and Twitter were set to go to court, but the business giant and tech investor sent word last week he plans to honour the terms of the purchase and close the sale. What happens now? Plenty of employees are fearful for their jobs and some of the moves Musk said he wants to make. Wanting less moderation and more free speech, could that lead to more growth?
This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
Audio sources: Bloomberg
- The Hockey Canada scandal and the culture of sport
Friday, October 7th 2022
Guest: Bruce Arthur, columnist
Developments with Hockey Canada have sparked a national conversation after revelations the organization spent millions in settlements following sexual misconduct claims that go back decades. There has been a push for change as the government amplifies its probe into Hockey Canada’s top leadership and big name sponsors like Tim Hortons, Scotiabank, Telus and Canadian Tire have been falling like dominoes. There are dire questions about the future of the game’s governing body and a larger conversation about sexual violence and misogyny in Canada’s hockey culture. Columnist Bruce Arthur joins “This Matters” to share his opinion.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley
- BONUS: Mike Wilner talks Blue Jays with Alek Manoah, John Schneider and Ross Stripling
Friday, October 7th 2022
This Matters is broadcasting a special playoff edition of Deep Left Field, the Star’s baseball podcast, hosted by Mike Wilner. He chats about the season and upcoming playoffs with Blue Jays ace, Alek Manoah, interim manager, John Schneider, and pitcher Ross Stripling, who were all chosen to win end-of-year awards by their fellow Blue Jays.
- View from Taiwan: A conversation on national security
Thursday, October 6th 2022
Guest: Enoch Wu, founder of Forward Alliance, a Taiwanese NGO focusing on national security.
Last month Toronto Star journalist Joanna Chiu, a reporter covering national and international news, visited Taiwan, a self-ruling democracy at the centre of growing global tensions. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province that must be reunified, by force if necessary. It’s a growing source of conflict that some observers worry could tip into full blown war. Today, Chiu brings us a special conversation with Enoch Wu, the founder of Forward Alliance, on the biggest challenges facing Taiwan. Enoch’s interview is part of a larger multimedia package highlighting Taiwanese voices. You can read and watch the entirety of Chiu’s series, “View from Taiwan,” on thestar.com.
Audio source: NBC
This episode was produced by Joanna Chiu, Alexis Green and Paulo Marques.
- Why sex workers are taking the government to court to reform the law
Wednesday, October 5th 2022
Guest: Alyshah Hasham, crime and court reporter
A coalition made up of sex workers and advocates is taking the government to court to challenge a federal law from the Harper era that experts say is putting marginalized people in peril. Monday was the first of a five-day landmark Superior Court hearing that advocacy groups are hoping will be the first step in getting sex work fully decriminalized in Canada. Current laws regarding sex work have long come under fire for endangering sex workers, people who are often the most vulnerable to gender-based violence. Alyshah Hasham, crime and court reporter for the Star, explains.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.
