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THE NATIONAL POST: “Neurodivergent people interview celebrities in new show”
CBC’s The Assembly features Howie Mandel, Jann Arden, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and more Read the full Article published by The National Post here On the new CBC interview series The Assembly, somebody has just brought up Howie Mandel’s obsessive compulsive disorder and asked about his body-shaving habits (wink, wink). There are nervous giggles and gasps in the audience, and Mandel is taking a moment to figure out how to answer. Someone who works on the show comes to the rescue,
Nov 10, 2025


THE STAR: It was the best interview Arlene Dickinson ever had. Inside new CBC show ‘The Assembly’
In the series, a celebrity sits down for an interview with a group of neurodiverse cast members. No question is off the table. Read the full article published by The Star Here Most celebrity interviews offer the same kind of fodder. A little plug for a show, a mention for a cause, or perhaps a retrospective on a career or project. “The Assembly,” CBC and CBC Gem’s newest interview series, flips the script on those expectations while offering unprecedented insight into the
Nov 10, 2025


The Social CTV: The Assembly’s Jenny Hudson and Celebrity Guest, Arlene Dickinson join CTV’s The Social
Watch the full video here Arlene Dickinson and Jenny Story reveal how @CBC's ‘The Assembly’ is changing the celeb interview game. Arlene shares about the unique interview experience, what made her choose to participate and how wonderful the cast of the show were to work with. Interviewer Jenny Story, discusses her choice to participate in the Show and why she thinks people are so drawn to the show.
Nov 10, 2025


CBC GEM: A closer look: How the Assembly became the provocative interview format that celebs love
We found out why The Assembly was made and how interviewers got celebrities to open up Read the Full article published by CBC Gem here In the new CBC series, The Assembly, a group of autistic people ask unpredictable, probing and direct questions to celebrities in a no-holds-barred interview. No topic is off the table. It’s an international hit that’s now available in some 19 countries, including Canada. According to Executive Producer Sean De Vries, the celebrity guests did
Nov 6, 2025
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