Maria Kestane

Journalist and podcast host

Toronto, Canada

About Maria

Maria Kestane is a journalist and podcast host who covers politics and current events. She has a background in journalism and has worked for several news organizations. Maria is known for her in-depth reporting and analysis of political issues. She is also a skilled interviewer and has conducted numerous interviews with newsmakers and experts. Maria is based in Toronto, Canada.

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The Big Story

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Recent Appearances

Has Ontario lost its way with colleges?

The Big Story•Mar 31, 2026•24:23•host

Can Canada get a grip on its tipping culture?

The Big Story•Mar 27, 2026•24:35•host

Maria Kestane

About Maria

Associated Podcasts

The Big Story

Connect

Recent Appearances

Has Ontario lost its way with colleges?

Can Canada get a grip on its tipping culture?

Key Topics

How close is Canada to a Carney majority?

El Mencho out, violence persists: where does Mexico go from here?

What's the Ford government's long game with the school board takeovers?

Who can afford to drown out food noise?

Will Gen Z ever move out?

After 10 years on the run, Ryan Wedding is finally behind bars

Will Canada's healthcare system survive the World Cup?

How is Canada solving its opioid crisis 10 years later?

Should Canadian kids be banned from social media until they're 16?

Did you know you could buy drugs through ads on Facebook? Neither did we

Will Ontarians ever pay $10/day for childcare?

Why is Canada so slow to ban dyes and chemicals that are considered dangerous around the world?

Alberta hits pause on its book ban...for who and for how long?

Why does it seem like young Canadians are committing more crime?

How is climate change exacerbating skin diseases?

Overcrowding & reduced sentences: what's going on in Ontario's jails?

Why is breaking down interprovincial trade barriers so controversial?

How to keep your job during a trade war