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Monday, May 27, 2019: Chelsea Handler, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and more
Today on q: comedian and television personality Chelsea Handler, q screen panel with John Semley and Tina Hassannia, q visual arts columnist Sean O’Neill, hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids.
Chelsea Handler on grief and how Trump's election threw her into an existential crisis
Handler shares the seemingly unrelated connection between U.S. President Donald Trump and her late brother — a story which she details in her new memoir.
How Disney's new Aladdin stacks up against the original
The q screen panel shares their review of Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin, which just hit theatres this past weekend.
The Whitney Museum and Warren B. Kanders: Why the art controversy has sparked debate about private donations
Visual arts columnist Sean O'Neill, breaks down a recent controversy at the Whitney Museum, which has sparked a huge cultural debate about the future of private donations to museums and galleries.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids on their new album Trapline, activism and the importance of empowering Indigenous youth
The hip-hop duo dropped by the q studio for a performance and chat with host Tom Power about their new album Trapline.
Friday, May 24, 2019: Mena Massoud, Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever and more
Today on q: Aladdin star Mena Massoud, q This with Lisa Christiansen and A. Harmony, Booksmart stars Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever.
Canada's own Mena Massoud on becoming Aladdin
Massoud joins Tom Power in the q studio to talk about landing the role of a lifetime in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin.
Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever became real-life roommates to kick-start their chemistry in Booksmart
Feldstein and Dever join Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about Booksmart, a new female-led buddy comedy where all the punchlines and hijinks belong to young women.
New music release: looking at Morrissey's covers album and the singer's complicated legacy
The q This music panel tackles Morrissey's new album, California Son, and Whitney Houston's hologram tour.
How Charles Bradley turned pain into powerful soul music
Soul singer Charles Bradley would have turned 70 years old, this week. His friend and closest collaborator, guitarist Tom Brenneck, shares his memories of what it was like to work with, write songs with, and just hang out with the "screaming eagle of soul."
Thursday, May 23, 2019: Bob Ezrin and Vivek Shraya
Today on q: music producer Bob Ezrin, writer, musician and visual artist Vivek Shraya.
From Pink Floyd to Peter Gabriel, producer Bob Ezrin on the highlights of his career
In a career spanning nearly 50 years, Ezrin has been just as close to the heartbeat of the music as the musicians themselves. He takes us through the biggest moments of his unbelievable career.
Why Vivek Shraya turned her hate mail into the graphic novel, Death Threat
When a stranger started sending Vivek Shraya death threats, she found it upsetting, but saw something strangely poetic in it, too. She joined us to talk about turning her hate mail into a graphic novel.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019: Lizzo, Molly Tuttle and more
Today on q: singer-songwriter and rapper Lizzo, q online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Frankie DaPonte and Bora Kim of EXP Edition, bluegrass musician and singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle.
Lizzo on Cuz I Love You and how her music helps fans 'feel better'
Lizzo opens up about the musical forces that have shaped her sound, becoming louder and braver in her career and the heightened scrutiny that follows success.
Tom Power and Elamin Abdelmahmoud conclude their week without social media
Last week, Tom Power and our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud agreed to give up social media for one week (with conditions). Now that the experiment is over, they're ready to share their findings.
K-pop's EXP Edition: The story behind the world's first and only non-Korean K-pop group
EXP Edition creator Bora Kim and band member Frankie DaPonte share how the first and only non-Korean K-pop group came to be.
Molly Tuttle breaks the bluegrass barrier on new album, When You're Ready
Molly Tuttle is redefining what it means to play bluegrass music in 2019. She dropped by to chat with Tom Power and perform a few songs from her new album.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019: Ani DiFranco and the q screen panel
Today on q: singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, the q screen panel with John Semley and Amanda Parris.
Tarantino pays homage to himself in new trailer for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
"In this town, it can all change like that," DiCaprio's character says as the trailer turns its gaze to the Manson family.
'Can we understand feminism as a path to peace on earth?': Ani DiFranco on her 30-year career and new memoir
In a special extended interview, DiFranco talks about her new memoir, the boundary-breaking themes in her music and how she feels about the ongoing #MeToo movement.
Game of Thrones finale: How does the series' ending affect its legacy?
The q screen panel discusses Game of Thrones, which came to an end with Sunday's highly-anticipated finale.
Monday, May 20, 2019: Geddy Lee, Yeardley Smith and more
Today on q: musician Geddy Lee of Rush, Lisa Simpson voice actor Yeardley Smith, Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh.
Carly Rae Jepsen on her new album Dedicated and why she's 'obsessed' with love
Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen joins Tom Power in the q studio to shed some light on the songwriting process, her brand new album, Dedicated, and the lasting legacy of her very first breakout hit, Call Me Maybe.
Lisa Loeb brings the '90s to the q studio and performs Stay (I Missed You)
On the heels of our brief oral history of Lisa Loeb's '90s hit Stay (I Missed You) off the Reality Bites soundtrack, the singer joins Tom Power for a chat and live performance in the q studio.
