Alex Garland’s latest film “Civil War” is unsettling even in its premise — maybe because of how real it feels. Set in a dystopian future America, the film follows a team of journalists who travel across the country during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War. Alex joins Tom in studio for a conversation about his feelings on journalism and media, what inspired the film, and why it’s not just a warning about conflict, but the loss of a collective truth.
Plus, the Canadian medical drama “Transplant” became a surprise hit during the pandemic that completely changed the life of its star, Hamza Haq. On the heels of the series finale, Hamza talks to Tom about his groundbreaking character, saying goodbye to the show, and his latest film “With Love and a Major Organ.”
Jonathan Glazer: Shooting his film at Auschwitz, the humanness of evil, and why he always knew he’d create a film about the Holocaust
Megan Follows: Playing Anne in Anne of Green Gables and bringing the story to a new generation
Donald Sutherland: Why, after an incredible career in film, he’s most proud of being commemorated on a stamp
Tate McRae: Performing on SNL, her hit song Greedy, and not being judgmental of your art
Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, being backstage with The Beatles, and having Elvis on her front step
James L. Brooks: The Simpsons, comedy with heart, and the feminism of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Dolly Parton enters her “Rockstar” era + Alam Khan on building musical bridges
How Blue Rodeo got big by going small on Five Days in July + why you have Drake to thank for new k-os music
Linton Kwesi Johnson: Dub poetry, the Black Panther Party, and poetry as a ‘cultural weapon’
Tim Meadows: Saturday Night Live, Dream Scenario, and memories of Norm Macdonald
Geddy Lee: His 'effin' life' and the Rush show he'll never forget
Elliot Page on his memoir + Charlotte Cardin performs in the Q studio
Why Roy Wood Jr. doesn't want to be host of The Daily Show + Classified shares new music
Broadway legend Patti LuPone + British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith
Rick Mercer: Highlights from his hit TV show, imposter syndrome, and his new memoir
Remembering Matthew Perry
Iconic drag queen Sasha Velour + Rêve on her new song Saturn Return
Steve Albini on Nirvana’s In Utero + Caroline Brooks of Good Lovelies
Julia Fox: Being a dominatrix, Uncut Gems, and feeling “born ready” to be famous
James Ehnes: Violin, the reality of being a child prodigy and why a great violinist should stay away from basketball
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