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Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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  • Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

    The Summer House scandal, and a bittersweet K-Pop shakeup

    09/04/2026 | 25 min
    Summer House is a reality show set in the Hamptons that’s been full of drama for 10 seasons. But the scandal happening off screen is what has got fans more invested than ever. Maybe too invested? Culture critics Ashley Ray and Chris Murphy join Commotion guest host Amil Niazi to talk about what’s happening, and what it says about this moment in reality television.

    Plus, Mark Lee, a member of the K-Pop group NCT, recently announced he would be leaving the group and his label SM Entertainment after 10 years. Culture writer Lucy Ford talks with guest host Amil Niazi about why Mark’s exit is bombshell news for K-Pop fans.
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    How Epstein became a meme, and Dan Levy's series Big Mistakes

    08/04/2026 | 22 min
    Memes featuring convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are all over the internet, and an online game called ‘Five Nights at Epstein’s' has gone viral with U.S. middle and high school students. Journalist Kat Tenbarge joins guest host Amil Niazi to talk about what the memeification of Epstein says about this moment we’re in. And Toronto Star's arts critic Joshua Chong talks about 'Big Mistakes.' Dan Levy co-created and stars in the show that follows siblings who get mixed up in an organized crime ring.
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    The big twist in The Drama, and should theatres get rid of age-based ratings?

    07/04/2026 | 25 min
    'The Drama' starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya hits theatres on April 3. The movie hinges on a dark secret that's already stirred up controversy before the film's release. Film critics Bilge Ebiri and Rachel Ho talk to guest host Amil Niazi about the controversy, and why the movie still lands even if you know the spoilers.

    Plus, with Saskatchewan passing the Film Content Information Act that puts the onus on movie theatres to create their own content warning. Commotion guest host Amil Niazi is joined by University of Saskatchewan professor Jerry White to talk about what inspired this act and its ramifications for moviegoers in the province and Canada writ large.
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    The Ben Johnson story arrives on TV, and Canadian music history you won't find on the internet

    06/04/2026 | 32 min
    Elamin is joined by CBC entertainment reporter Jackson Weaver and filmmaker Kwame Mason to discuss the new TV series ‘Hate The Player: The Ben Johnson Story’ and the film ‘Youngblood’.

    Plus, music/tech journalist Cam Gordon discusses his new book, ‘Track Changes: The Origin Story of Canadian Music on the Internet (1990-2010),’ and the unsung early online adopters who built the foundation of the country’s modern-day music industry.
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    Who gets to write working class stories in Canada?

    03/04/2026 | 25 min
    A new anthology series 'Bread Alone: What happens when we run out of working-class writers?' edited by Kate Pasola begs the question: who gets to have a career in writing? And how does that inform the kinds of working class narratives that get published? Niko Stratis, Deborah Dundas and Catherine Hernandez join Elamin Abdelmahmoud to chat about being a working class writer in Canada, the value of labour in creative industries, and how not to sell out while trying to make ends meet.

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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.
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