The Ghosts in the Machine - on the spooky side of AI
In this conversation, Jen Gerson and Karen Valis delve into the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence (AI), exploring its implications on human cognition, creativity, and mental health. They d...
19 Aug 20251h 4min
TIFF, antisemitism, and how our institutions destroyed themselves
This episode of The Line Podcast was recorded Friday, August 15th, with Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson — newly back from her vacation. We start off with a look at how the Toronto International Film Festiv...
15 Aug 20251h 35min
Tinderbox in Nova Scotia ... and in your brain
This episode of On The Line with host Matt Gurney has two conversations worth your time. First up, Matt speaks with Denys Prevost, a retired firefighter with nearly 40 years of service in Ontario and ...
12 Aug 20251h 20min
Can Canada save itself before the kids snap?
With Jen off this week, Matt is joined by Line contributor, author and McGill professor Andrew Potter for a talk about the state of our politics — and the unsettling sense that few people ate taking t...
8 Aug 20251h 16min
Avi Loeb: "One reason I'm seeking a higher intelligence in interstellar space is because I don't often find it in academia."
In this episode of On The Line join Jen Gerson as she delves into a fascinating conversation with Professor Avi Loeb, a renowned astrophysicist, about the mysteries of interstellar objects and the pos...
5 Aug 202559min
Trade war! Gaza war! Intergalactic war?
In this episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on Aug. 1, 2025, your hosts talk about various conflicts. And celebrities ... and aliens. First, we kick things off with the latest on the trade war fro...
1 Aug 20251h 13min
Assessing three months of Carney
In this episode of On The Line, Matt Gurney speaks with two sharp political observers to take stock of where things stand across Canada — and how some leaders are adapting to the post-election landsca...
29 Juli 20251h 10min
Alberta, a pretty typical province. And don't fish near Trump's America
In this episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on July 25, 2025, your hosts are back with three hot topics segments — and a healthy dose of concern. Jen is increasingly worried Alberta is heading towar...
25 Juli 20251h 10min
