The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Video)

There is a great divide in the pension world: those who are on defined contribution plans, and those predominantly public sector workers who are on defined benefit plans. Is one group getting the short end of the pension stick?

Canadians often say our country has "too much geography and not enough history." However, many new books by Canadians and Americans suggest that this country has a rich story to tell. Where's the disconnect?

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou took the Eurozone crisis to even greater heights last week in announcing a parliamentary vote of confidence in his government. As the European bailout plan hangs in the balance, where is Greece headed? Economist Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the evolving economic order in Europe and America.

As the G20 meets amid the global financial crisis, The Agenda examines where things stand with the fragile European Union and the struggling global economy.

And never the twain shall meet: How will the conflicts among conservatives affect the future of conservatism?

Last December, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a long-awaited decision on the Assisted Human Reproductive Act - and left the practice and regulation of the fertility industry in even greater confusion. Can money be exchanged for surrogacy, human eggs or sperm? And who decides what is medically or ethically sound when it comes to the treatment of infertility?

More and more men and women are choosing not only to marry later in life, but not marrying at all. What does this mean for the institution of marriage? How is this changing gender relations at home and in the workplace? And does this mark the end of marriage, or signal the start of new types of partnerships?

He was perhaps Canada's greatest Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald. In "Nation Maker," his second book looking at Macdonald's life, author Richard Gwyn traces Macdonald's political life from Confederation to his death in 1891. Richard Gwyn sits down with Steve Paikin.

Olympics as transformation: The London 2012 Olympics are reshaping the urban landscape of a long neglected area of the UK capital. Ricky Burdett, chief advisor on architecture and urbanism for the London 2012 Olympics, sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about transforming a city.

Citizens, farmers, environmentalists and chefs are raising concerns about a proposed mega quarry in Ontario's Melancthon Township. The Agenda examines the competing claims in the Melancthon mega quarry fight.

William Whatcott is presenting one of the most important freedom of speech cases before Canada's top court. When does freedom of speech and religion trump the rights of homosexuals? The Agenda analyzes the limits of free speech.

Greece is facing a prolonged economic crisis and flirting with default. Is an economic, social or even political collapse of Greece inevitable?

Portait of a president: in "Confidence Men", author Ron Suskind details President Obama's handling of the economic crisis. What does the book say about Barack Obama and the United States? Steve Paikin speaks with Ron Suskind.

From 'yes we can' to 'no we can't': President Obama entered office with great promise. Now, a failed jobs plan, political disharmony and prolonged recession have cast doubts on the president's ability to deliver on that promise.

Ontario's election saw the Progressive Conservative party garner much of the rural vote, while the Liberals and NDP sit comfortably in urban areas. Is there a rural/urban divide in Ontario? In a politically divided province, how difficult is it to satisfy everyone's interests?