Best Arjun Singh Podcasts (2025)

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ON community demands action; Air India cockpit recording raising questions; Canada's happiest, saddest provinces; 28:54

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The small Ontario community of Quadeville is demanding action and answers after an alleged violent sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl that police initially believed was an animal attack. Police have since arrested a 17-year old in the case and he’s been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon; We’re learning new details abo…

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Trump's 35% tariff threat; U.S. complaints about Canadian wildfire smoke 31:18

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U.S. President Donald Trump throws yet another wrench into the trade talks with Canada. Jackson Proskow reports on Trump's latest threat, the timeline, and what Trump might be actually trying to achieve. Neetu Garcha reports on the wildfires and evacuations across Western Canada, and how Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew fired back when some American poli…

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Kids in Gaza getting aid killed; 'Horrific' Ont. attack; Birkin bag auction 29:27

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Israel's latest deadly attack in Gaza has killed young children waiting for nutritional supplements. Redmond Shannon reports on how a place of refuge became a bloodbath. In Ontario, police are investigating an attempted murder they first thought was an animal attack. Nathaniel Dove reports on the teenager charged, and the eight-year-old victim. A B…

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Terror suspect's father speaks; Uncorking booze-buying rules; Message in a bottle 29:13

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Four Quebec men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), are facing terrorism charges for planning to create an anti-government militia and seize land near Quebec City. Touria Izri tracked down the father of one suspect and spoke with him about the allegations and the arrest. Neetu Garcha explains when the rules will be rel…

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Rising star Arjun Nimmala’s journey from cricket to baseball 21:11

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Neetu Garcha sits down for a chat with Arjun Nimmala, a rising star in the Toronto Blue Jays and one of the few professional baseball players of Indian descent. At just 19 years old, Nimmala's path to the diamond began not in a baseball dugout, but on a cricket field in Florida. Raised by Indian-born parents, his journey weaves together sport, cult…

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'Anti-government militia' plot; Israel's 'humanitarian city' plan for Palestinians 29:51

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Four Quebec men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), are facing terrorism charges. Touria Izri reports on what the men are accused of plotting; what police seized; the prevalence of extremism in the military, and the difficulty in weeding it out. Jackson Proskow reports on the criticism Texans were not properly warned a…

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Crypto in Trump 2.0 with Zeke Faux 49:15

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Note: this episode originally published on 02/11/25. A lot of things are changing. And there’s a lot of things that the new White House administration wants to do differently. One of the areas where we’ve seen a lot of attention is cryptocurrency. Some of the latest developments are pretty confounding, to say the least. Lucky for us, our guest this…

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949 - Big Beautiful Swill feat. Tim Faust (7/7/25) 1:09:17

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Tim Faust returns to the show to look at the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its dire consequences for American medicine. We discuss Medicaid as a load-bearing feature of our healthcare infrastructure, how this bill will affect millions of Americans using the program, and the potential ways forward in the wake of its evisceration. We also look at la…

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Neo Ventures, Tokenized Assets & the Future of Wholesale Banking 49:12

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AI isn’t a campaign. It’s a core banking reset. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we’re joined by Amith Rajan, CEO of Neo Ventures and Head of Digital Wholesale Banking at Mashreq, for a candid conversation on how AI, tokenization, and infrastructure transformation are reshaping the banking stack from the inside out. We unpack: - Why "rip…

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Emergency in Texas; Alberta and Ontario's deal; Mushroom murder conviction 28:40

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At least 100 people, many of them children, have died across central Texas due to catastrophic flooding. Jackson Proskow reports on the grim recovery mission, the missing children, and the obstacles for crews. Back in Canada, two provinces are making nice and making deals. Colin D'Mello reports on what Alberta and Ontario have agreed to consider, a…

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Texas death toll rising after floods; Netanyahu heads to DC 28:45

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In Texas, officials continue their search for missing individuals following devastating flash floods that occurred on Friday. The confirmed death toll has risen to at least 70, including more than 20 children, with 11 young girls from a Christian summer camp still unaccounted for. Peace talks are gaining momentum as Israel intensifies its military …

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Texas floods kill dozens; Carney addresses Alberta's concerns 29:11

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In Central Texas, a search and rescue operation is underway as crews scour the swollen Guadalupe River for more than two dozen missing individuals, swept away by severe flooding, including 20 girls from Camp Mystic. The disaster has resulted in at least 32 fatalities, including 14 children. Plus Prime Minister Mark Carney has spent the last two day…

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Flawed vaccine forecast; Deadly Texas flooding; Blue Jays rising star 29:07

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Tonight, we have part 3 of our investigation into Canada’s vaccine injury support program, which reveals the federal government severely underestimated the number of claims it would receive. Carolyn Jarvis explains how that's left thousands of people in limbo. Parts of Texas are dealing with a rising death toll as flood waters ravage riverfront com…

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Whistleblowers' allegations; Airport bomb threats; Health tax to save lives? 29:14

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Whistleblowers are making allegations about what it's like to work for the federal Vaccine Injury Support Program. Carolyn Jarvis reports on the claims the $50-million initiative was more playful than professional. Bomb threats were made at six Canadian airports today. Nathaniel Dove reports on the turbulence and the ripple effects. More Palestinia…

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Vaccine injured speak out; Diddy trial's split verdict; New Amelia Earhart quest 29:55

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Some Canadians injured by vaccines say the government broke its promise to help them. Carolyn Jarvis brings you a Global News investigation into a $50 million federal program. Also, it's not easy being green. David Akin explains why automakers say Canada needs to hit the brakes on electric vehicle targets. Redmond Shannon looks at where things stan…

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Ari Aster 52:45

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Will & Hesse sit down with Ari Aster, director of Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau is Afraid, and the upcoming Eddington. They rap on evil movies, mixing stupid slapstick humor with pain & discomfort, creating a contemporary western out of the recent past, some of Ari’s favorite films & filmmakers, and of course…the all-consuming sense of impending doom…

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Canada Day amid Trump's threats; Brother carries Terry Fox's legacy forward 29:53

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Happy birthday, Canada! David Akin looks at how people in Ottawa marked the nation's 158th birthday in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats, and Kevin Gallagher reports on the Stratford Festival's patriotic pushback. Trump, meanwhile, claims Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire deal in Gaza. What he's urging Hamas to do -…

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Discussing the Context of the US Bombing Iran with Robert Malley 53:00

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When news alerts went out that the US sent missiles to bomb Iranian nuclear sites, debates began about how deeply the US would continue to wade into the conflict between Israel and Iran. After days of panic, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries. But it was Trump himself who, in his first term, stopped US efforts to…

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947 - Laugh Now, Cry Later feat. Larry Charles (6/30/25) 1:35:37

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Comedy legend Larry Charles (Fridays, Seinfeld, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm & much more) returns to the show to discuss his new book Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. We have a wide ranging discussion of Larry’s life in comedy including post-war Brooklyn as a comedy incubator, grinding out avant-garde sketch comedy with Andy…

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Fixing the Core: Why Legacy Banking Infrastructure Can’t Be Patched 52:43

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The core of banking is broken, and duct-taping legacy systems won’t fix it. This week on Couchonomics with Arjun, I’m joined by Myles Bertrand, CEO of Tuum, the modular core banking platform built in Estonia and now scaling across Europe and the GCC. Tuum isn’t selling digital lipstick. They’re rebuilding the real plumbing of modern banking — one c…

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Tax off, talks on; Gunman's murderous plot; Abandoned boxcars in Bay of Fundy 29:19

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With Canada dumping the digital services tax, trade talks are back on with the U.S. David Akin explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the decision, and how the White House is responding. People in Europe, including our own Redmond Shannon, are feeling extreme heat. He'll tell you how people are trying to stay cool under record-shatter…

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51st state rhetoric returns; 2 Idaho firefighters shot dead; Costco sues Lululemon 29:39

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U.S. President Donald Trump is once again talking about annexing Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains why, and reports on the new false claims Trump is making about Canada. A gunman has shot at crews fighting a brush fire in Idaho. What police believe the suspect did minutes prior to the deadly shooting. About 6.5 million Canadians don't have a family d…

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Canada's trade showdown with the U.S.; Alberta's immigration question; Emotional NHL draft 29:23

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Canada is once again facing an uncertain week, locked in a heated dispute with the U.S. over a digital services tax. Mackenzie Gray brings us the latest in a tenuous relationship between neighbours. The Trump administration meanwhile says it's ending legal protections for Haitians who've sought refuge from violence in the caribbean country. Candice…

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Trump terminates tariff talks; Raptors president fired 29:52

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U.S. President Donald Trump has suddenly ended trade negotiations with Canada. David Akin reports on what Trump calls an attack on the U.S., what happens now, and why some experts are cautiously optimistic things will work out. Redmond Shannon reports on the new claims Israeli troops are being ordered to shoot at Palestinians near aid sites in Gaza…

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U.S. insists it destroyed Iran's nuclear capability; Canadian's 'licence to thrill' dream comes true 28:54

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The U.S. and Iran are pushing competing narratives about the outcome of the American bombing of Iran's nuclear program. How the Trump administration is doubling down on its claims of the Iranian facilities being destroyed, how Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is downplaying the damage done, and the fears of what Iran is still capable o…

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Canada commits to NATO pledge; Rutte calls Trump 'Daddy'; Rockslide survivor speaks 29:25

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members, including Canada, have all agreed to invest five per cent of their respective GDPs on defence by 2035. Mackenzie Gray explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet Canada's new $150 billion annual target, and how it could cost Canadians. There's a lack of clarity on how much of Iran's nucle…

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Trump's f-bomb about Israel and Iran; "No Space for Bezos"; Fanged fish fossil 30:00

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The fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding after U.S. President Donald Trump angrily and bluntly slammed both countries for briefly violating the truce. Jackson Proskow looks at Trump's influence over the Middle East conflict, what Trump says he's no longer interested in, and the questions about whether Iran's nuclear program was fully…

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Lexi Alexander 1:07:32

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Will & Hesse sit down with director Lexi Alexander, whose works include Green Street Hooligans (2005), Punisher: War Zone (2008) & the new film Absolute Dominions (2025). We discuss how her experience in combat sports influences her filmmaking, creating comic book movies within the studio system, working as an outspoken Palestinian in Hollywood, an…

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“My Brain Finally Broke” with Jia Tolentino 57:00

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You’ve probably come across content online that seems real but is actually fake. And that experience is becoming more common with the proliferation of AI generated content. Our guest this week points out that the mental gymnastics of this starts to take a toll. Jia Tolentino, a staff writer at The New Yorker, wrote a piece all about this aptly titl…