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Introducing The Q Interview, a new podcast series with Tom Power
The Q Interview is a new podcast series from the award-winning CBC show Q, hosted by Tom Power. It drops weekly on Friday mornings, starting Sept. 3.
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'Listen to my side': Adele opens up about 30, divorce and her struggle with fame
In a wide-ranging Canadian exclusive interview with Q’s Tom Power, Adele discussed her personal new album, the power of music in tough times, her close friendship with Drake and more.
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Friday, Nov. 26, 2021: Richard Jenkins, Jim James and more
Today on Q with Tom Power: actor Richard Jenkins, South Korean film and media expert Michelle Cho, rapper Haviah Mighty, musician Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
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Richard Jenkins on his unnerving new family drama The Humans
The actor joined Tom Power to explain why his latest film, The Humans, might make you reconsider how scary a Thanksgiving dinner can be.
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What the popularity of Hellbound and Squid Game says about the rise of South Korean content
Michelle Cho, an assistant professor of South Korean film and media at the University of Toronto, spoke with Tom Power about the success of Netflix's new horror series Hellbound.
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Haviah Mighty talks So So and inspiration for new Stock Exchange mixtape
The Canadian rapper joined Tom Power to introduce us to a track off her new mixtape, Stock Exchange.
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My Morning Jacket's Jim James on overcoming burnout to release 1st new record in 6 years
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James spoke with Tom Power about the band's new self-tilted album and what it meant to finally get back in the studio after a six-year hiatus.
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Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021: Jeymes Samuel, Marianne McKenna and more
Today on Q with Tom Power: The Harder They Fall director Jeymes Samuel, books columnist Jael Richardson, filmmaker Paul Saltzman, architect Marianne McKenna.
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The Harder They Fall director Jeymes Samuel on correcting the story of the Old West
Netflix’s new Western, The Harder They Fall, puts Black characters at the forefront of the story. Director Jeymes Samuel joined Tom Power to explain why the film isn't a reimagining of the Old West, but a reclaiming.
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Jael Richardson's holiday book picks for 2021
As the gift-giving season fast approaches, our books columnist Jael Richardson drops by to recommend some of her favourite Canadian titles of this year.
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When Paul Saltzman travelled to India to cure his broken heart, he ended up crossing paths with the Beatles
The Canadian filmmaker tells us how a trip to India in 1968 led to him hanging out with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
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Marianne McKenna on bringing 'the new to the old' in Massey Hall revitalization project
After three long years of renovations, Toronto's Massey Hall has finally reopened. The lead architect behind the project joined Tom Power to explain her vision for the iconic music venue and how she updated it for the 21st century.
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Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021: Gaby Hoffmann, Richard Carpenter and more
Today on Q with Tom Power: actor Gaby Hoffmann, musician and former broadcaster Jim Corcoran, musician Richard Carpenter of the Carpenters.
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Gaby Hoffmann on C'mon C'mon and its timely message about parenthood and motherhood
The actor joined Tom Power to discuss her starring role alongside Joaquin Phoenix in C'mon C'mon, and what the film might say about the connections between adults and children.
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'I'm not worthy': Jim Corcoran on producing Gilles Vigneault's new album
Musician and former broadcaster Jim Corcoran spoke with Tom Power about producing Gilles Vigneault's latest release, Comme une chanson d'amour.
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Richard Carpenter says the talent of the Carpenters was 'overlooked'
The singer-songwriter joined Tom Power to discuss his new book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy, which reflects on his and his late sister Karen's success.
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Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021: Dave Gahan, Cecily Strong and more
Today on Q with guest host Saroja Coelho: singer-songwriter Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong, Los Lobos founding member and primary lyricist Louie Pérez.
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Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan on his 1st covers album and Johnny Cash's version of Personal Jesus
The Depeche Mode frontman joined Tom Power to reflect on his music career and his new collaborative album with Soulsavers, titled Imposter.
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SNL's Cecily Strong on her new memoir This Will All Be Over Soon
Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong opens up about her new memoir, This Will All Be Over Soon. The book contains a collection of intimate diary entries the comedian wrote amid the pandemic while she grieved the loss of a close cousin.
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Louie Pérez of Los Lobos on paying tribute to the City of Angels with new album
Los Lobos musician Louie Pérez joined guest host Saroja Coelho to share a few stories behind the songs on Native Sons, the Grammy-winning band's tribute to their hometown of Los Angeles.
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Monday, Nov. 22, 2021: John Cho, Kaya Usher and more
Today on Q with Tom Power: actor John Cho, Q This music panel with Lisa Christiansen and Laina Dawes, singer-songwriter Simon Ward, singer-songwriter Kaya Usher.
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John Cho on Cowboy Bebop and the expectations that come with adapting a wildly popular anime
In this wide-ranging interview with Tom Power, the actor discussed his starring role in Netflix's Cowboy Bebop, his childhood, his relationship with fame and more.
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Unpacking Marilyn Manson's alleged history of abuse
Our Q This music panellists, Lisa Christiansen and Laina Dawes, discuss Rolling Stone's investigation into the sexual assault claims against shock rocker Marilyn Manson.
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The Strumbellas' Simon Ward on his debut solo project
Singer-songwriter Simon Ward of the Strumbellas joined Tom Power to talk about his new self-titled solo album, Simon and the Island.
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Kaya Usher on her debut album — and how her late husband Gord Downie inspired it
Singer-songwriter Kaya Usher, widow of Gord Downie, spoke with Tom Power about her debut album, All This Is.
