Host Sanjay Ruparelia sits with Carol Off to discuss her book, At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage, which explores the evolving meanings of political words like freedom, democracy, choice and truth. She argues that these words have been weaponized by the far right, emphasizing personal liberty over societal responsibility. Off critiques the rise of populism and demagoguery, highlighting the impact of billionaires on political discourse. She advocates for a return to rational language and transparency in journalism, stressing the importance of understanding historical context and the dangers of irrational debates.   ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Show Notes Host: Sanjay Ruparelia, Jarislowsky Democracy Chair and Associate Professor of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Guest: Carol Off, former co-host of CBC's As It Happens. She has also covered news and current affairs in Canada and around the world.  Background Reading:  Carol Off's At A Loss For Words: Conversation In An Age of Rage  Carol Off's Toronto Star column – I hosted one of Canada's most popular radio shows for 16 years. I've watched us descend into conflicting realities — here's how we get out

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