Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter
Village Media Inc.In cities and towns across Ontario — and at Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill — our journalists work for you. Their mission is to dig for answers and tell you what they find. This new podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell. Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith go beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring ou... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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For decades, a serial killer in Ontario went completely unnoticed. No one had any idea he even existed.
His victims — Christine Prince, Claire Samson and Gracelyn Greenidge — were sexually assaulted and brutally murdered in Toronto b... more
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The Ontario Legislature has adjourned for the Christmas break — until March 23. (Yes, you read that right.)
But don’t expect our team of political journalists at The Trillium to slow down as a result. Their work never really stops.
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Buying some gift cards for Christmas? Don’t get scammed.
Like so much else these days, gift cards have become a prime target for fraudsters, costing Canadian shoppers millions of dollars a year. (The Retail Council of Canada reported... more
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How widespread is human trafficking in Canada? Two new reports offer the clearest evidence yet.
According to Statistics Canada, more than 5,000 incidents of human trafficking were reported to police between 2014 and 2024, for a natio... more
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The team presents very interesting community based journalism that speaks to problems that we face in our smaller communities every day. Thank you
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What is Closer Look about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on significant local issues across Ontario, the discussions often feature in-depth analyses of current events, social challenges, and public policy. The hosts engage with a variety of experts and influential figures to explore topics such as homelessness, infrastructure projects, and the implications of political decisions. Notably, the podcast emphasizes transparency and accountability, aiming to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the news shaping their communities. With an unfiltered approach, it goes beyond typical news coverage by incorporating voices of those directly affected and insights from local leaders.
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1. The Paikin Podcast
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Closer Look launched 4 years ago and published 211 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Closer Look include:
1. Ritesh Kotak
2. Julia Drydyk
3. Adam Motaouakkil
4. Tom Cooper
5. Joe Bowen
6. Stéphane Desbiens
7. Rui Rodrigues
8. Sadaf Malayi
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