Interview

Should We Scrap Daylight Saving Time?

We asked Blake Shaffer, environmental and energy economist, and currently a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University, to weigh in on the pros and cons of daylight saving time.

Actress Lesley Nicol on Returning to Downton Abbey: “It Felt Like Coming Home”

Actress Lesley Nicol brings her beloved Mrs. Patmore to the big screen in the highly anticipated Downton Abbey movie.


Higher Calling: 15 Minutes with the Dalai Lama

On July 6, 2019, the 14th Dalai Lama turns 84. To pay tribute to the spiritual and temporal leader of...


15 Minutes with Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien

After the publication of his memoir, we talked to Jean Chrétien about advising Justin Trudeau, tiring of Donald Trump and...


15 Minutes with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Known for his starring role on the hit CBC series Kim’s Convenience, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee has become one of Canada’s...

15 Minutes with Canadian Activist Judy Rebick

Judy Rebick, the prominent Canadian activist and feminist, speaks about childhood abuse, her personal #MeToo and where the women’s movement...


15 Minutes With the Creators of Come From Away

Come From Away creators David Hein and Irene Sankoff on their hit musical, telling an iconic story of hope and...

15 Minutes with Rick Mercer

Comedian Rick Mercer on his show’s final season, today’s absurd political landscape and the impact he’s made on Canadian culture.


15 Minutes with TIFF Rising Star Julia Sarah Stone

Julia Sarah Stone, a rising star in Canadian film and television, talks about the joys of storytelling, social media and...


15 Minutes with Harry Leslie Smith

Harry Leslie Smith, now well into his nineties, speaks about his second career as a political activist, protecting universal health...


Donald Sutherland: “No One in Their Right Mind Thought Trump Would Be Elected”

Legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland talks about aging, climate change, Trump and his new film, The Leisure Seeker.

15 Minutes with Workin’ Moms’ Catherine Reitman

Workin’ Moms creator and actor Catherine Reitman on being imperfect, tackling controversial topics and focusing more on dads in Season...


15 Minutes With Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott

Drew and Jonathan Scott of TV's Property Brothers talk renovation fever, designing love nests and what it's like to (finally!)...


15 Minutes With Burden of Truth‘s Kristin Kreuk

Actress and proud Vancouverite Kristin Kreuk shares the scoop on her new legal drama, what she's learned since Smallville and...


Shania Twain: She’s Still the One

Shania Twain has made it through a painful divorce, self-doubt and a vocal-cord ailment. At 52, she's back—with her first...


Alan Doyle: The RD Interview

The musician, writer and proud Newfoundlander on touring Canada, hosting kitchen parties and why he doesn’t give career advice

The RD Interview: Remembering Robin Williams

To pay tribute to Robin Williams, who passed away on Aug. 11, 2014 at age 63, here is an exclusive...


Colm Feore: The RD Interview

Film and theatre actor Colm Feore on bilingualism, blockbusters, Justin Bieber and why he’s forever at home on the stage.


Gold Standard: In Conversation with Clara Hughes

Olympian Clara Hughes talks about overcoming challenges, telling the truth and confronting the stigma of mental illness.


Amybeth McNulty: The RD Interview

Amybeth McNulty, the new Anne of Green Gables, talks red hair, gritty dramas and what it's like to portray CanLit’s...


Gerry Dee: The RD Interview

Best known for his work on CBC's hit sitcom Mr. D, comedian Gerry Dee talks about his stand-up tour, teaching...


Margaret Atwood: The RD Interview

Celebrated Canadian writer Margaret Atwood talks duct tape, deadlines and predicting the future.


Graham Greene: The RD Interview

Veteran Canadian actor Graham Greene on paying the bills, dancing with wolves and channelling a higher power.


Jane Goodall: The RD Interview

At 82, Jane Goodall is more driven than ever. Here's what the famed conservationist has to say about apes, aging...


Danielle Martin: The RD Interview

Doctor and activist Danielle Martin on going viral, helping patients and fixing our health care system. From an interview in...

Mike Myers: The RD Interview

Funnyman Mike Myers on manners, Caesars and patriotic pride.


Jessi Cruickshank: The RD Interview

Known for her self-deprecating humour and interview style, Jessi Cruickshank became a household name as one of the original faces...


Dean Brody: The RD Interview

Country music superstar Dean Brody talks about his new album, what life is like in Nashville and giving back through...


Serena Ryder: The RD Interview

Singer Serena Ryder on mental-health advocacy, the power of pop and finding utopia. An interview from 2016.


Rick Mercer: The RD Interview

Television personality and political satirist Rick Mercer talks about the Trudeau government, travelling and the issues Canadians should be concerned...


Emma Donoghue: The RD Interview

Room writer Emma Donoghue on claustrophobia, the cruelty of child readers and her mysterious new novel.