How US politics shapes the discourse around what we see onscreen, and Daniel Caesar's new album
With the new film ‘A House of Dynamite’ and season 3 of the ‘The Diplomat’ streaming now on Netflix, Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by culture critics El Jones and Kathryn VanArendonk to look at the ways political thrillers are being received amidst our real world geo-political tensions. And CBC Music journalist Natalie Harmsen talks about the new album from Juno and Grammy-Award-winning R&B star Daniel Caesar, and how it reflects a more spiritual state of mind. Fill out our listener survey: https://cbc.ca/CommotionSurvey
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Does ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ actually deliver?
Film critic Adrian Horton, music journalist Dominic Tardif, and podcaster Vish Khanna join Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about the new Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ and whether it offers any fresh insight into the making of his 1982 classic ‘Nebraska,’ which has also recently been reissued in a deluxe box set. Fill out our listener survey: https://cbc.ca/CommotionSurvey
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Why baseball isn't just 'America's game' and Vybz Kartel in Canada at last
It's game three of the World Series tonight. And no matter how it all ends, it's been an incredible post-season for Canadian baseball. Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks with Jays superfan Sadaf Ahsan and sports reporter Shireen Ahmed about how the Blue Jays are challenging the idea that it’s ‘America’s Game.’ And podcaster and comedian Marlon Palmer talks about Vybz Kartel's first-ever concert dates in Canada. Fill out our listener survey: https://cbc.ca/CommotionSurvey
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Friday wrap on 'Nobody Wants This' S2, 'Blue Moon' & Blue Jays World Series fever
Globe & Mail film critic Barry Hertz, culture writer Anne T. Donahue, and CBC entertainment reporter Jackson Weaver join the Group Chat to discuss the new season of Netflix’s hit comedy ‘Nobody Wants This,’ Richard Linklater’s latest Ethan Hawke showcase ‘Blue Moon,’ and Blue Jays World Series fever. Fill out our listener survey: https://cbc.ca/CommotionSurvey
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Why Gwyneth Paltrow’s reaction to a new biography is off-brand, and the surprising ennui of Pokemon Legends: Z to A
Gwyneth Paltrow, the Oscar-winning actor, multi-millionaire founder and CEO of Goop and unofficial arbiter of gorgeous living, is upset about the way she’s characterized in Amy Odell’s new biography about her. Lainey Lui and Jen Sookfong Lee join guest host Amil Niazi to discuss how her reaction is a little off-brand. And Deven McClure talks about why so many of the NPCs in the latest Pokemon game seem to be going through an existential crisis. Fill out our listener survey: https://cbc.ca/CommotionSurvey
Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less.Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.