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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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00:25:06

For comedian Laura Ramoso, impressions are a form of...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/17

Laura Ramoso is bringing her most personal material yet to her new comedy tour. It’s called The Calm Down Tour, and she’s launching it this month at Just For Laughs Vancouver. Laura is best known for the viral character impressions she posts on social media. Some of her most popular characters — including “German Mom,” “Italian Dad,” and an airline worker named Chiara — have racked up millions of views online. That success has led to sold-out shows around the world and opening slots for the likes of

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00:27:10

Natasha Mumba wants to change theatre’s “single...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/17

Canadian actor and playwright Natasha Mumba has described her debut play, Copperbelt, as an “African Succession.” It centres on the Kasubas, a wealthy Zambian mining family. After the family patriarch falls ill, he summons his adult children home to help run the business. But long-simmering tensions rise and relationships fracture, forcing the family to confront its legacy — and its future. Natasha sits down with guest host Garvia Bailey in the Q studio to tell us more about the play and why she

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00:39:15

Natalie MacMaster on family, love and Cape Breton...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/16

Natalie MacMaster is a virtuoso Canadian fiddle player from Cape Breton who’s brought traditional East Coast music to the rest of the world. She was nine when she got her first fiddle, but she felt like she already had nine years of experience at that point because she had been surrounded by fiddle music from the time she was born. Now, Natalie has released a new memoir, I Have a Love Story, which traces her incredible life in music. Last fall, she sat down with Tom Power to talk about her first

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00:38:22

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Q Interview

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/13

Lifelong best friends and creative partners Jay McCarrol and Matt Johnson began their careers making the viral web series-turned-TV show Nirvanna the Band the Show. Now, they’ve adapted that project into a feature film, fittingly titled Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. During the Toronto International Film Festival back in September, Jay and Matt sat down with Tom Power to discuss the film, their friendship, the perils of fame and how they convincingly staged a wild stunt to jump off the CN

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00:24:23

Joan Chen is embracing her second act

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/12

Veteran actor Joan Chen (The Last Emperor, Twin Peaks) has entered a new phase of her career, earning acclaim for her recent performances in the drama Dìdi and the comedy The Wedding Banquet. In her latest film, Montréal, ma belle, she plays an immigrant woman who represses her sexuality for the sake of her husband and children. Joan joins guest host Garvia Bailey to tell us what drew her to the role, what it was like being “discovered” during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and how she feels about

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00:25:22

Before stand-up, Wally Baram wanted to be a cowgirl

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/12

Wally Baram isn’t afraid to overshare. That’s how she carved out a successful career in stand-up comedy, TV writing (What We Do in the Shadows, Shrinking), and acting (Overcompensating) all before turning 30. Now, she’s back on the road doing stand-up with a stop at Just For Laughs Vancouver. Wally joins guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about her early days as a stand-up comedian, what it was like being raised by eccentric parents in a Mexican-Syrian household, and what really goes on in a Hollywood

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00:34:41

Aquakultre’s 1783 album celebrates Black history in...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/11

This week, Canadian R&B musician Aquakultre (a.k.a. Lance Sampson) releases his new album, 1783. The title refers to a pivotal year for Afro-Nova Scotians: after the American War of Independence ended, thousands of Black Loyalists arrived in Nova Scotia seeking new homes. Lance traces his own family lineage back to those early settlers. He joins guest host Garvia Bailey to discuss the stories behind the record — and how that history continues to reverberate today.

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00:14:25

Teagan Johnston turned her imposter syndrome into art

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/11

About a decade ago, Canadian musician Teagan Johnston was just getting her start in Toronto’s music scene. As her career began to gain momentum and her circle of musician friends grew, she found herself wrestling with some unexpected emotions. She was thrilled to see her peers succeed, but she also started to wonder whether she truly belonged, and if it would ever be her turn. Those conflicting feelings became the inspiration for her latest single, Neon Schoolgirl. Teagan joins guest host Garvia

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00:24:12

How Katherine LaNasa turned a hard year into an Emmy win

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/10

After more than 30 years on screen, Katherine LaNasa is finally having a breakout moment with her Emmy-winning role on The Pitt. But the road wasn't easy. As she was preparing to take on the hit medical drama, she was also undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Katherine sits down with guest host Garvia Bailey in the Q studio to talk about that health scare, her hard-fought early years as an actor, and what it means to reach a new level of recognition at this stage of her career.

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00:19:59

RAAHiiM left church behind, but he’s still moved by...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/10

On his new album Pray for Me, Toronto-based R&B singer RAAHiiM straddles the line between his religious upbringing and a musical style that feels true to who he is. He talks to guest host Garvia Bailey about the breakout year he’s had since being named Apple Music Canada’s Up Next Artist, and how he honours both his family roots and his creative identity through his music.

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00:24:39

Akinola Davies Jr. turned a childhood memory into an...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/09

Last year, a movie called My Father’s Shadow made history when it became the first Nigerian film to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Set over the course of a single day in Lagos in 1993 (a day that happens to be one of the most catastrophic in Nigerian history), the film follows two young boys who join their father on a trip to the city so he can collect his paycheck. The story is semi-autobiographical, based on director Akinola Davies Jr.’s own family experiences. During the

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00:23:13

The wild story behind Canada’s cult classic Project...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/09

Thirty years ago, a modest Canadian documentary called Project Grizzly turned into an unlikely cult classic, winning over high-profile admirers such as Quentin Tarantino. Directed by Peter Lynch, the film follows Troy Hurtubise — an unconventional metalworker and amateur inventor who survived a near-fatal grizzly bear attack as a young man. Determined to face a grizzly again, Troy sets out to build a bear-proof suit of armour from a mix of scrap metal, rubber, hockey equipment and duct tape. But

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00:24:32

Why Tantoo Cardinal wanted to play an ostracized “witch"

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/06

Award-winning actor Tantoo Cardinal (Dances with Wolves, Killers of the Flower Moon) is returning to the stage in a new theatre production called Witch. It follows a woman named Elizabeth who’s ostracized by her community after being branded a witch. But when the devil comes to town looking for souls, it’s Elizabeth who refuses to be bought while others give in right away. Tantoo sits down with guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about the play, its theme of resilience, and the connection she feels

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00:29:08

How a trip to Guinea changed Elladj Baldé’s outlook...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/06

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games start today and Canadian figure skater Elladj Baldé is representing Canada in a new way — as a special contributor on CBC. Elladj started skating at age six and, like many budding athletes, grew up dreaming of Olympic glory. But as a young Black man, he didn’t always see himself reflected in the world of figure skating, and that started to impact how he felt about the sport and even himself. In this conversation with guest host Garvia Bailey, Elladj talks about

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00:24:56

Tanya Tagaq’s new stage show is a conversation with...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/05

For years, Tanya Tagaq has dazzled the Canadian music scene with a blend of sounds that span throat singing, trip-hop, dance, rock and classical music. But back in 2018, she surprised us with a different type of project: a novel called Split Tooth. Now, Tanya is reimagining parts of that novel in a new stage show called Split Tooth: Saputjiji. Not only that, she’s mashing it up with a new album set to be released in March. Ahead of the world premiere of Split Tooth: Saputjiji in Vancouver, Tanya

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00:28:07

Why Marina Zenovich went toe-to-toe with Chevy Chase

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/05

Marina Zenovich is a two-time Emmy Award-winning documentarian who’s built a career taking on some of pop culture’s most complex and controversial figures. From Roman Polanski to Lance Armstrong to Robin Williams to Richard Pryor, her specialty is getting past tricky, evasive subjects to uncover something real. Marina joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about her latest CNN documentary, I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not, and how she cuts through celebrity myth to find the human underneath.

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00:25:19

Bruce Liu thinks piano is still just a hobby

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/04

In a very short amount of time, Bruce Liu has gone from playing piano just for the joy of it, to winning an international competition and becoming one of Canada’s most acclaimed pianists. He has a unique way of putting music into words, describing classical pieces as if they were desserts. Ahead of concert dates in Toronto, Bruce sits down with guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about his career in music and how he stays grounded. Plus, he tells us which Mozart piece is like a mille-feuille and

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00:19:27

Remembering David Ruben Piqtoukun

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/04

Last month, one of this country’s greatest sculptors, David Ruben Piqtoukun, died at age 76. For the renowned Inuvialuk artist from Paulatuk, N.W.T., sculpting was a form of storytelling — a way of sharing stories from his community, as well as making sense of his own story as a residential school survivor. In 2022, he won the Governor General's Award in visual and media arts, and the following year, he joined Tom Power to reflect on his 50-year career. Today, we’re revisiting that conversation in

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00:50:02

Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland are on a...

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/03

For nearly 60 years, the Canadian singer, composer and transgender activist Beverly Glenn-Copeland has been on a journey of music, art, community and spirituality. From his iconic work on the CBC Television show Mr. Dressup to his seminal 1986 synth-folk album Keyboard Fantasies, Glenn is now regarded as a Canadian icon — and his wife and creative collaborator, Elizabeth, has been there for much of his journey. Now, Glenn is releasing a new album called Laughter In Summer. Glenn and Elizabeth sit

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00:40:08

Remembering Catherine O'Hara

Q with Tom Power ·

2026/02/02

Today, we’re remembering Canadian comedy legend Catherine O’Hara, who died last week at 71. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have had her on the show many times. First, you’ll hear guest host Talia Schlanger’s 2024 interview with Catherine, when the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice came out. Then, you’ll hear Tom Power’s 2016 conversation with the Schitt’s Creek star about how coming from a big family helped shape her comedy.

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