What do fathers pass down to their children—and what does it take to break the patterns we inherit?

This week, Talia Schlanger speaks with filmmaker Hubert Davis about his new hockey film Youngblood, a story about a gifted young player and his complicated relationship with his demanding “hockey dad.” Davis reflects on masculinity, fatherhood, the expectations we place on young men, and the lessons he inherited from his own father, a Harlem Globetrotter. He also talks about his documentary Black Ice, his longtime friendship with filmmaker Charles Officer, and the importance of seeing new stories and perspectives represented in hockey.

Then, for Article Club, The Atlantic staff writer Faith Hill joins Talia to discuss her article The Growing Cohort of Single Dads by Choice. They explore why some men are deliberately choosing fatherhood without a partner, what this growing trend reveals about changing ideas of masculinity, and why fatherhood can offer men a powerful sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Two conversations about fatherhood, masculinity, identity, and the stories we inherit—and the ones we choose to change.

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A decade after The Tragically Hip's unforgettable final concert with Gord Downie, Rob Baker and Paul Langlois look back on one of the most emotional moments in Canadian music history. Freshly inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the band's longtime guitarists reflect on saying goodbye to their friend and bandmate Gord, the pressure and purpose of that final tour, and the enduring mystery of Gord's songwriting.

Then, for Article Club, Anishinaabe scholar and writer Riley Yesno joins Talia to discuss her Walrus article, A Fundamental Aspect of Reconciliation: Giving Back Stolen Land. Ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day, Riley examines Canada's progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, the meaning of "land back," and the lasting impact of Gord Downie's advocacy for Indigenous peoples.

A conversation about music, memory, reconciliation, and what it means to leave a legacy.

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What does Survivor reveal about human nature — and what happens when reality TV becomes more real than we expect?

This week, Talia Schlanger sits down with two-time Survivor contestant, fan favourite, and author Stephen Fishbach. From the psychological toll of voting people out to the complicated ethics of reality television, Fishbach reflects on what it's really like to compete on one of the most influential shows of the last 25 years. He also shares a pivotal moment in the show that inspired him to finally pursue his dream of writing fiction, leading to his debut novel, Escape.

Then for Article Club, Danielle Lindemann joins Talia to discuss her Globe and Mail article: How Survivor changed television - and our culture - forever. It's an exploration of Survivor's cultural legacy and the enduring appeal of watching strangers navigate trust, betrayal, power, and belonging on television. Why are we so drawn to reality TV? What does it reveal about us? And where's the line between entertainment and exploitation?

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