The Evan Solomon Show

Seasoned political journalist and national affairs specialist Evan Solomon brings his passion for breaking news and storytelling to in-depth interviews with national and international newsmakers from the worlds of politics, sports and entertainment.

Highlights

Evan Solomon Show: 'It's her dying wish' B.C. woman dying of cancer can't see sister because of COVID-19 travel ban

Charie Santiago only has weeks to live and she wants to see her sister one last time. But her sister lives in the Philippines and is unable to visit because the Canadian government won't grant an exemption to the COVID-19 travel ban. Jamil Jivani speaks with Charie's husband, Arthur Santiago. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
The Bill Carroll Show: What you need to know about the FinCEN files

Bill Carroll talks to Emma Loop, a freelance reporter in Washington and one of the main reporters on Buzzfeed's FinCEN files story. Listen to The Evan Solomon show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
The Bill Carroll Show: Are LTC homes prepared for the second wave of COVID-19?

Bill Carroll speaks with Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge (Canada’s National Seniors Advocacy Organization), about whether or not long-term care homes are prepared to deal with the second wave of COVID-19. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Evan Solomon Show: 'I'm still scared to this day' A look inside the NXIVM cult

Sarah Edmondson, a Canadian actress, is a former member of the NXIVM cult. Last year, the cult leader Keith Raniere was convicted in a trial that exposed that women were branded and coerced into sex. A new HBO documentary about the cult called 'The Vow' features Sarah. She speaks to Evan Solomon about NXIVM, her life now, and the new documentary. Sarah is also the author of 'Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life.' Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Evan Solomon Show: Overhyped vs. Underplayed

Evan Solomon discusses the throne speech and plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. Listen to The Evan Solomon show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Evan Solomon Show: Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault discusses throne speech

Evan Solomon discusses elements of the throne speech with Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Evan Solomon Show: People who watch horror movies may be coping better during the pandemic

A new study shows that people who watch horror movies may be coping better during the pandemic. Evan Solomon chats about this with Coltan Scrivner, the study’s lead author and a PhD candidate in the Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago.
Evan Solomon Show: David Mandel talks politics and comedy

Evan Solomon chats about politics in a way that will make you laugh with David Mandel, executive producer and showrunner of Veep, and former executive producer and director of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Evan Solomon Show: What to expect from the throne speech

Evan Solomon hosts a political panel with Jenni Byrne, former campaign manager for Stephen Harper, and Geoff Turner, a senior consultant at Bluesky Strategy Group. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Evan Solomon Show: N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs call on Ottawa to denounce 'racism' in lobster dispute

Evan Solomon speaks with Angel Moore, APTN video journalist, who's on-the-ground in Nova Scotia, reporting on the lobster fishing dispute between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishers. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.