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Tuesday, July 14, 2020: Nick Offerman, Katori Hall and more
Today on q: actor Nick Offerman, senior writer at Refinery29 Kathleen Newman-Bremang, actor Patrick Stewart, playwright and showrunner Katori Hall.
Atom Egoyan digs into the world of restaurant food inspectors
In his new film Guest of Honour, the famed Canadian director looks at power imbalances — and carefully held secrets.
What would Jean-Luc Picard do about COVID-19? More than Trump and Boris, says Patrick Stewart
Actor Patrick Stewart discusses how the themes of his show Star Trek: Picard mirror today's political climate and shares how he thinks the famous character would deal with our current world crisis.
Monday, July 13, 2020: Atom Egoyan, Rufus Wainwright and more
Today on q: filmmaker Atom Egoyan, artist Ekow Nimako, poet Rupi Kaur, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
When COVID-19 hit, bestselling poet Rupi Kaur had writer's block — so she started teaching on Instagram
Kaur has sold millions of books and has 4 million Instagram followers, but even she struggles with self-doubt.
Friday, July 10, 2020: Lamont Dozier, Fernando Frias de la Parra and more
Today on q: legendary Motown producer Lamont Dozier, q This music panel with A. Harmony and Stuart Berman, filmmaker Fernando Frias de la Parra, comedian Mae Martin.
Who was the real Bernadette? Lamont Dozier shares true stories behind Motown hits
In his new memoir, How Sweet It Is, legendary Motown producer and songwriter Lamont Dozier remembers his work with legends like Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder.
Thursday, July 9, 2020: Ramy Youssef, Theresa Ruth Howard and more
Today on q: actor and comedian Ramy Youssef, screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, former ballet dancer Theresa Ruth Howard.
How Ramy Youssef finds humour in religion — and his own Muslim faith
The Golden Globe-winning comedian skips the stereotypes and finds laughs where religion and everyday life meet.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020: Jim Carrey, Jay Douglas and more
Today on q: actor Jim Carrey and author Dana Vachon, tech and culture journalist Alyssa Bereznak, musician Jay Douglas.
When Jim Carrey was told he had 10 minutes to live, this is what he did
In his new autobiographical novel Memoirs and Misinformation, Carrey melds fact with fiction — and turns Rodney Dangerfield into a rhinoceros.
'I'm just a messenger for peace and love': Toronto reggae legend Jay Douglas reflects on his life and career
Douglas joined q's Tom Power to talk about coming to Canada from Jamaica in the '60s, his part in supporting the Jamaica To Toronto compilation, and his new single, Jah Children.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020: David Strickland, Béla Fleck and more
Today on q: Grammy Award-winning producer and artist David Strickland, Grammy Award-winning banjoist Béla Fleck, stage and screen icon Angela Lansbury.
Angela Lansbury on Murder, She Wrote and a long career in acting
On the 35th anniversary of Murder, She Wrote, actress and singer Angela Lansbury reflects on the long-running series as well as her career on screen and on Broadway.
Monday, July 6, 2020: Kevin Kwan, Pantayo and more
Today on q: author Kevin Kwan, q screen panel with John Semley and Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Polaris Prize-nominated band Pantayo, singer-songwriter Jully Black.
'I get lost in this woman's life': Jully Black on her personal connection to Caroline, or Change
Canada's Queen of R&B joined host Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about making her musical theatre debut in Caroline, or Change.
Friday, July 3, 2020: Alex Lacamoire, Nisha Ganatra and more
Today on q: Hamilton music director Alex Lacamoire, filmmaker Nisha Ganatra, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and musician Aaron Dessner.
Thursday, July 2, 2020: Alicia Keys, Chika Okeke-Agulu and more
Today on q: singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, professor of African art at Princeton University Chika Okeke-Agulu, q books columnist Jael Richardson, singer-songwriter Debbie Harry.
'I just was so devastated': How an early photo shoot changed Alicia Keys's career, and her life, forever
In her new book More Myself, the revered musician reflects on music, family, relationships and her struggles with self-worth.
Jael Richardson's summer book picks for kids
Our books columnist Jael Richardson shares some great summer reads for kids that grown-ups will love too.
Debbie Harry looks back on her life and some of Blondie's greatest hits
Debbie Harry's memoir is a tour through her life, from growing up in New Jersey to the height of her fame as the lead singer of Blondie.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020: Neil Young, Brooke Lynn Hytes and more
Today on q: singer-songwriter Neil Young, drag queen Brooke Lynn Hytes, rapper Haviah Mighty.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020: Semi Chellas, Aurora James and more
Today on q: American Woman director Semi Chellas, q This music panel A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen, fashion designer Aurora James, Elmo puppeteer Ryan Dillon.
How Sesame Street puppeteer Ryan Dillon brings Elmo to life
On the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street, Ryan Dillon, the puppeteer behind Elmo, joined q's Tom Power to talk about how he went from a childhood fan of the show to claiming centre stage.
Monday, June 29, 2020: Ziggy Marley, Raoul Peck and more
Today on q: musician Ziggy Marley, q screen panel with John Semley and Teri Hart, Tigertail director Alan Yang, I Am Not Your Negro director Raoul Peck.
