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The Ultimate Choice: A family's journey reveals the political and ethical stakes behind Canada's debate around MAID
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The Ultimate Choice: A family's journey reveals the political and ethical stakes behind Canada's debate around MAID
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This Matters is pleased to publish the first episode of the Toronto Star, TVO and IJB collaborative podcast, The Ultimate Choice. The podcast follows the journey of Michael and his wife, Ann. Michael, housebound by pain and incurable disease, sees his choice for a medically assisted death (MAID) as a powerful solution to his suffering. The series explores Michael's motivations and how his decision affects his family, friends, and longtime doctor. Hosted by Toronto Star investigative reporter Rob Cribb, the podcast also challenges him to come to terms with his own family history as he dives into this highly charged story. Both a portrait of a family's autonomy and a hard-hitting exposé, The Ultimate Choice reveals the political and ethical stakes behind Canada's debate to expand MAID like never before. In episode 1, The Request, Rob Cribb starts tracking down how Michael got to the point of wanting to end his life. Who will help him? Rob's own family history emerges. This story is more personal than he ever imagined. You can listen to all six episodes at the Toronto Star, at TVO or wherever you listen to your podcasts. The Ultimate Choice is a co-production of TVO Today, the Toronto Star, the Investigative Journalism Bureau, and Piz Gloria Productions.
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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