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Friday, Jan. 22, 2021: Dakota Johnson, José Olivarez and more
Today on q: actress Dakota Johnson, author Wesley King, q This music panel with A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen, poet José Olivarez.
'I don't want to do anything else': Dakota Johnson on her path to movie stardom
As a third-generation actress, Dakota Johnson grew up on movie sets and red carpets. She joined q's Tom Power to discuss her latest film, Our Friend, and shared why acting was the only career that ever occurred to her.
'A clash of worlds': Canadian author reveals what it was like to write children's books with Kobe Bryant
Wesley King and the basketball icon co-wrote The Wizenard Series — and the latest instalment was just released.
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021: W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu, and more
Today on q: comedians and hosts of the Politically Re-Active podcast W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu, Black Buck author Mateo Askaripour, filmmaker Loretta Sarah Todd.
'America is in ruins': Politically Re-Active's W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu on Joe Biden's inauguration
The hosts of the political comedy podcast Politically Re-Active joined q's Tom Power to share what they're thinking now that Biden is their president.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021: Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, Madisyn Whajne, and more
Today on q: co-writers Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, tech and culture journalist Alyssa Bereznak, poet and illustrator Jasmin Kaur, singer-songwriter Madisyn Whajne.
Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar skewer everyday racism in America
Comedian Amber Ruffin and her sister Lacey Lamar joined q's Tom Power live on the air on Inauguration Day to discuss their powerful new book, You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism.
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021: Andrew Phung, Maynard James Keenan and more
Today on q: Kim's Convenience star Andrew Phung, singer Maynard James Keenan of Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, actress Tippi Hedren.
'We're more than just tokenism': Andrew Phung on the wild success of Kim's Convenience
The Calgary-born comedian and actor joined q's Tom Power to reflect on the importance of representation and diversity as Kim's Convenience enters its fifth season.
Tippi Hedren has erased the word 'fear' from her vocabulary
The star of The Birds and Marnie reveals all in her new memoir, Tippi: A Memoir
Monday, Jan. 18, 2021: Morgan Wallen, Savannah Ré and more
Today on q: country music star Morgan Wallen, R&B singer-songwriter Savannah Ré, playwright and director Lydie Dubuisson.
'I don't feel like being Morgan Wallen sometimes': Country music's new superstar on the pitfalls of fame
In a new interview with q's Tom Power, Morgan Wallen reflects on the growing pains that often accompany success, his SNL debacle and his new hit record, Dangerous: The Double Album.
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2021: Angie Thomas, Thundercat and more
Today on q: author Angie Thomas, q This music panel with Vivek Shraya and Maura Johnston, musician Thundercat.
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021: Leatrice Eiseman, Canada Reads and more
Today on q: executive director of the Pantone Color Institute Leatrice Eiseman, Canada Reads 2021 panel, CBC Podcast Playlist host Elamin Abdelmahmoud, harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas.
Why Pantone broke tradition and settled for 2 colours of the year in 2021
A colour specialist and the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman joined q’s Tom Power to talk about how 2020's Classic Blue fared, why 2021 got two colours, the psychology behind them and how the unpredictability of our times impacts trend forecasting.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021: Kemp Powers, Patrick Carney and more
Today on q: Soul co-director and screenwriter Kemp Powers, drummer Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, q fashion columnist Mosha Lundström Halbert.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021: Samantha Bee, Dan Wilson and more
Today on q: political comedian Samantha Bee, playwright Juliet Gilkes Romero, Semisonic frontman and songwriter Dan Wilson.
Full Frontal's Samantha Bee reveals hardest part of covering Trump administration on late-night TV
On the eve of her sixth season hosting the late-night satirical news show Full Frontal, the Toronto-born comedian reflects on covering what’s arguably been the most tumultuous period in American political history.
Monday, Jan. 11, 2021: Vicky Cornell, Drew Gardner and more
Today on q: Chris Cornell's wife Vicky Cornell, q screen panel with Ishani Nath and Teri Hart, photographer Drew Gardner.
Friday, Jan. 8, 2021: Emerald Fennell, Jacob Tierney and more
Today on q: actress, screenwriter and director Emerald Fennell, q This music panel with Lisa Christiansen and Vivek Shraya, Letterkenny co-writer and director Jacob Tierney.
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021: Michie Mee, Lang Lang and more
Today on q: rapper Michie Mee, classical pianist Lang Lang, filmmaker Ken Burns.
'We are a country of accomplishments': Alex Trebek praises Canada in never-before-heard acceptance speech
In a pre-recorded video message for the Canadian Academy, the late Jeopardy! host expressed pride in Canada's stature in the world, francophone culture and the daily work of Canadians.
'Don't just close the doors': Michie Mee on the Canadian music industry and her first album in 20 years
Michie Mee joined q’s Tom Power to talk about her experience as a woman in a male-dominated genre, what the Canadian music industry missed both then and now, and how turning 50 has changed the way she makes her art.
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021: Rachel Brosnahan, Tim Okamura and more
Today on q: actress Rachel Brosnahan, artist Tim Okamura, artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory.
How Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory builds bridges with powerful, provocative performances
In her diverse body of work, Iqaluit artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory collaborates with artists of varying backgrounds to help build bridges and promote unity across cultural divides.
