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Q with Tom Power

Five days a week, Tom Power brings you candid conversations with the artists shaping our culture. Whether he’s chatting with A-listers or rising stars, his disarming warmth and meticulous research always gets below the surface, bringing us deeper into the art and lives of today"s most compelling musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers.As a Canadian institution, Q has attracted the biggest names in the world. But it"s never been about the fame. It"s always been about the art.Since becoming the host

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00:24:53

Laura Marling is in her Raffi era

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/19

English singer-songwriter Laura Marling has spent years writing songs about imagined futures, family and motherhood. First she wrote the album Song for Our Daughter before she had kids, then Patterns in Repeat after becoming a mom. Now, she's surprised everyone with an entire album of Raffi songs. Laura speaks to Q guest host Garvia Bailey about discovering one of Canada's most beloved musicians, what she learned from his approach to making music for children, and how motherhood has completely

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00:15:39

American Girl in Italy: The story behind the iconic...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/19

For 75 years, American Girl in Italy has been one of the world's most famous photographs. The image of a young woman walking through a crowd of men has been interpreted as everything from street harassment to female empowerment. To mark the anniversary, photographer Ruth Orkin's family is releasing a never-before-seen frame captured moments before the iconic shot. Ruth’s daughter, Mary Engel, joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to share the story behind the image, the photo’s surprising Canadian

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00:24:27

Hanumankind brings a global influence to his rap music

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/18

Following his 2024 breakout hit, Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has become a global rapper. Born in Kerala, India and growing up all over the world, Hanumankind quickly drew interest at local open mics in India for his Houston rap influences and his ability to freestyle on a whim. In 2023, he signed with Def Jam India and by the next year, he was playing Coachella and working with artists like A$AP Rocky. Earlier this year, he stopped by the Q studio to talk to Q guest host Garvia Bailey about his first

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00:18:38

How Skiifall got Virgil Abloh’s seal of approval

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/18

Skiifall is a Montreal-based rapper and producer whose music exists at the intersection of grime, electronic music, hip-hop and forward-thinking bass culture. His unique sound brought him early success and caught the attention of artists like Drake and the late designer and DJ Virgil Abloh. Known for his distinctive vocal delivery and genre-defying approach, Skiifall continues to carve out a singular space within contemporary music. He joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to tell us how Abloh became one

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00:23:44

Hannah Einbinder knows Hacks will follow her for life

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/14

Hannah Einbinder is the award-winning actor and comedian known for her breakout role in the HBO series Hacks. On the heels of the show’s series finale, she’s branching out with a new film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. On the surface, it’s a bloody slasher, but underneath is a tender story about coming into your true identity and accepting yourself fully. Hannah joins Q guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the film, the final season of Hacks and her start in comedy.

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00:20:09

Sara Porter breaks up with the sun on stage

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/14

What would you do if you suddenly couldn't go out in the sun? That's what happened to dancer and choreographer Sara Porter in her early 20s after developing a rare autoimmune disorder that left her unable to tolerate UV light. She's now turned that experience into Hello Sunshine! — a new solo performance that blends dance, music and memoir to explore life with an invisible disability. Sara joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about learning to live in the shade, finding comedy in the unexpected,

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00:23:48

Whitehorse: Your favourite Canadian musician’s...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/13

Husband-and-wife roots rock duo Whitehorse is back with their ninth studio album, All I Want Is All of It, which asks the question: can you really have it all? Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland have been touring the new record with their family band, while also playing alongside musical friends and heroes like Bryan Adams and Sarah McLachlan. They join Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about what they’ve learned from navigating the music industry as a family, and the highs and lows of life as

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00:16:47

Naomi Sharon on being the first woman signed to...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/13

Rotterdam-born Naomi Sharon is part of a generation of European female artists attempting to break through to global audiences. She’s also the first female artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound, blending neo soul with an electronic influence rooted in her Dutch and Caribbean heritage. Naomi sits down with Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about stepping into her own on her second studio album, No Sleep in Paradise, and what competing on The Voice of Holland taught her about herself.

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00:20:39

Megan Park is making authentic TV for Gen Z

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/12

Megan Park (Sterling Point, My Old Ass, The Fallout) is a Canadian writer and director who got her start in front of the camera, starring in teen dramas like Life with Derek and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. But something about those early jobs never felt quite right. The roles often lacked authenticity, and there was little room for collaboration on set. Now, Megan has made it her mission to tell more honest and nuanced stories about young people. Her new series, Sterling Point, is one

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00:13:18

New Music: Kiwi Jr.

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/12

The indie rock band Kiwi Jr. has been rocking, rolling and riffing for more than a decade. In Q’s recurring New Music segment, lead singer Jeremy Gaudet joins guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about their latest single, Photos Of The Reenactment, which was inspired by true crime podcasts. The band’s new album, Blowin’ Up, comes out on Aug. 14.

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00:24:26

Candi Staton is finally getting her flowers

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/11

Candi Staton has been a gospel prodigy, a Southern soul powerhouse and a disco icon. Now in her 80s, she’s back in the spotlight with her Grammy-nominated album Back to My Roots, which marks her return to the gospel music where it all began. From segregated Alabama churches to ’90s dance floors, her career includes timeless hits like Young Hearts Run Free and You Got the Love. But it’s also a journey marked by hardship, heartbreak and long stretches of being overlooked. Earlier this year, Candi

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00:18:00

Why this artist chose to highlight Arab designers at...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/11

Samar Hejazi is a Palestinian Canadian artist whose multidisciplinary work spans sculpture, textiles and printmaking, challenging traditional perceptions of reality. After spending years in Toronto, she now lives and works in Dubai. She’s one of the primary contributors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s latest exhibit, Costume Art, which debuted at the Met Gala in New York. Samar tells Q guest host Garvia Bailey how she was recruited for the exhibit and why she chose to honour

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00:30:44

Melissa Auf der Maur on Hole’s chaos — and its genius

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/07

In her new memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, Montreal-born musician Melissa Auf der Maur pulls back the curtain on the alternative rock and grunge scene of the ’90s. Earlier this year, she joined Tom Power to talk about the chaotic, often destructive dynamics within Hole — and how, through it all, frontwoman Courtney Love emerged as one of rock’s most powerful feminist voices.

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00:22:05

Les Louanges found a better version of himself as a...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/07

Les Louanges (a.k.a. Vincent Roberge) is one of the defining francophone artists of his generation in Québec, and yet he’s almost entirely unknown to anglophone Canada. He’s got two Juno Awards for francophone album of the year, and now his latest album, Alouette!, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize. Les Louanges joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about the stories that inspired his critically acclaimed new album, how listening to Leonard Cohen helped him write

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00:45:34

How Stevie Wonder helped Glenn Lewis feel closer to...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/06

Grammy-nominated neo soul singer Glenn Lewis is considered one of the forefathers of R&B in Canada. Born in Kitchener and raised in Toronto, he broke through in the early 2000s with his debut album, World Outside My Window. Now he's back with his first new album in more than a decade, Overture. Glenn joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to look back on the early days of his career, reflect on his relationship with his father and their shared love of Stevie Wonder, and tell the unforgettable story of

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00:34:55

Vijay Gupta: Playing Beethoven on Skid Row

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/05

From an early age, violinist Vijay Gupta seemed destined for classical music greatness. He performed at Carnegie Hall at just eight years old, studied at Juilliard and Yale, and joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic at 19. But behind his success, he was struggling with anxiety, addiction and burnout. In his new memoir, Restrung, Vijay reflects on how an experience on Skid Row in Los Angeles changed his life, and why music’s true purpose is human connection — not technical perfection.

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00:15:46

DerRic Starlight wants to get the first Indigenous...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/05

DerRic Starlight is best known for his puppetry, taking his “Nuppets” (Native puppets) across Canada, mostly to Indigenous communities. But about a decade ago, he set his puppets aside to embark on a different kind of storytelling project: writing a book about homeless communities in Alberta in an effort to explore the root causes of Indigenous homelessness. DerRic tells Q guest host Gill Deacon why he chose an immersive approach, living alongside the people whose stories he wanted to understand and

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00:22:17

Maddy Kelly’s dream job? Hosting the Oscars while...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/04

Maddy Kelly is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer based in New York City. Named a “Rising Star” by Toronto’s Future of Film Showcase, she’s built a successful career performing in comedy clubs across North America and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She’s also written for the political satire series This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Following her keynote appearances at the Future of Film Showcase and Just For Laughs, Maddy joins Q

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00:23:47

Dawoud Bey turns his lens toward landscapes that hold...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/08/04

If you don’t know Dawoud Bey’s name, chances are you’ve seen his work. One of the most influential photographers working today, Dawoud rose to prominence through his powerful portraits of Black Americans and young people. In 2017, he shifted his focus from portraiture to landscape photography, exploring the history and legacy of African Americans in the Southern United States. Ahead of his new solo exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Dawoud joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about his

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00:24:08

Little House on the Prairie reboot doesn’t skip over...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/07/31

When Meegwun Fairbrother first got wind of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reboot, the Ojibwe Scottish actor initially wasn’t hopeful. In his experience, historical dramas didn’t have room for mixed-heritage Indigenous characters who looked like him. Plus, the original series erased the Indigenous perspective entirely. But Meegwun quickly realized this production was doing something different. He tells Q guest host Garvia Bailey about his character, William Mitchell (an Osage family man,

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