Now & Next
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This is the home for our SSN flagship podcast - NOW & NEXT.
Join Story Studio Network's Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford Monday to Thursday, highlighting news stories of the day that are most likely to affect you and your family, you and your business, you and your future.
We include a featured interview with newsmakers and analysts on the big stories of the week.
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In this episode of Now and Next: The Ontario government has reversed a paper bag ban at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. The LCBO says it was intended to save trees. WRONG! Using recyclable paper actually contributes to saving our forests. We explain! Also, we introduce you to Sue Larkin, the COO at Look […]
April 19, 2024
In this episode of Now and Next, we’re joined by veteran pollster, John Wright, SVP at Maru Public Opinion and David Schultz, professor of political science and constitutional law at Hamline University in Minnesota. We are seven months from election day in the United States and its outcome could prove to be the most significant […]
April 18, 2024
In this episode of NOW and NEXT: A funeral was held this week for Roy McMurtry, the former Chief Justice of Ontario and Ontario’s Attorney General in Bill Davis’ government at Queen’s Park. McMurtry at the age of 91 on March 18, 2024. I had the chance to interview the Chief Justice when he retired […]
April 17, 2024
This week on NOW and NEXT:We explore truth and reconciliation in the mining industry. It’s a critical issue, especially when you consider how much mining in Canada is done on the traditional lands and territories of First Nations right across the country. Brandon Ringham, from Creative Fire, sat down with us at the PDAC confernece […]
March 15, 2024
Today on NOW and NEXT: It’s been a LONG TIME coming but the feds have finally tabled their legislation aimed at curbing online harm. That includes new measures to deal with hate speech and puts a major onus on the big tech companies to take responsibility for content posted on their platforms. Owen Charters is […]
March 15, 2024
This week on NOW and NEXT We talk to Neil Hetherington, CEO at Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. Those of you who follow us here at Story Studio Network will know we’ve been working closely with Neil and his team producing The 2030 Project podcast series. The latest instalment was a limited series focussed […]
February 29, 2024
In 2020, Dave and his team produced more than 300 podcast episodes covering a broad range of subjects, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his career experience as a News Director with Global News, Newstalk 1010 and AM640 in Toronto, Dave has managed big personalities and mentored hundreds of performers on the importance of putting your audience first.
He brings his expertise in performance coaching, strategic communications, issues management and journalism. He provides the guidance and critique required for you to sharpen your presentation performance. And Dave shows you how to plan and produce branded media that will engage, retain and grow your target audiences.
Dave has reported from five world capitals and every province in Canada. But his real creative outlet is his music. Aside from writing and producing original stage show musicals, Dave and a group of musician friends recorded some of their songs in the Beatles’ famed Studio 2 at Abbey Road in London, UK. The highlight of their session included a visit from Beatle producer and music legend Alan Parsons.
Dave is the Executive Producer of iContact Productions. He is a media and communications leader who provides the tools and support you need to tell your story in your voice.
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