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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring ...
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Your connection to the issues and stories facing people across Vancouver. Host Stephen Quinn is your guide. Episodes drop weekly.
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Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on.
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Tap into the stories that the GTA is talking about. Hosted by David Common. If you listen to one Toronto podcast, make it this one. From the team that brings you CBC Radio’s Metro Morning.
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Cut through the spin with Canada’s top political journalists. Host Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj, Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne break down the week’s biggest political stories shaping the country. Brought to you by CBC News: The National. New episodes drop every Friday.
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You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her ...
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A weekly documentary show for people who love narrative podcasts. These are stories you can’t stop thinking about. That you’ll tell your friends about. And that will help you understand what’s going on in Canada, and why. Every week a journalist follows one story, meets the people at its centre, and makes it make sense. Sometimes it’s about people living out the headlines in real life. Sometimes it’s about someone you’ve never heard of, living through something you had no idea was happening. ...
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In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged Satanists were nowhere to be found. Even so, the narrative became embedded in our cultural memory, warping everything it touched — including the lives of innocent people.. And it never quite died out. In a new 8-part series, Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About) explores the tangled web of the Satani ...
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Catch up on the day's most important news from Canada and around the world in 5 minutes. Updated every hour, 24/7.
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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.
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CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.
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On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-u ...
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Trusted ER doctor Brian Goldman brings you honest and surprising stories that can change your health and your life. Expect deep conversations with patients, families and colleagues that show you what is and isn't working in Canadian healthcare. Guaranteed you’ll learn something new. Episodes drop every Friday.
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Unscripted and honest radio debates. Ontario Today is never shy. The host, studio guests and callers dive right into the contentious issues of the day. CBC Radio One from 12 to 1 ET. Call-in 1-888-817-8995.
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How are high rents impacting Ottawa businesses? What happens during an all-nighter at the Elgin Street Diner? Every week, host Robyn Bresnahan does a deep dive into a story you're curious about and the issues you want to understand in the city we call home. New episodes every Monday.
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News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.) New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.
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A weekly look at the health news that matters to you. Dr. Brian Goldman brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes every Thursday.
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Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
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The weekly Teaching Podcast from Canterbury Baptist Church
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The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.
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CBC Radio's Morning North is a weekday news and current affairs program hosted by Markus Schwabe.
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In a world that can feel pretty scary, it’s easy to get stuck. This is a show that celebrates what it takes to try. To take the risk. To have the talk. To rock the speedo. Because making even the tiniest change takes courage, and hosts Ify and Trevor are here to remind you that you’re not alone when you do. New episodes every Thursday.
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Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the Cost of Living connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.
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Let’s get into the curiosities and constants that make Calgary a wonderful and sometimes frustrating place to call home. One story and conversation at a time. Hosted by Jenny Howe. Every Wednesday.
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Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.
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Atlantic Voice is the home of east coast documentary storytelling. Settle in for thoughtful radio docs and interviews that dive deep into the people of Atlantic Canada and what they're up to.
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Kathleen Petty sits down with politicians, pundits, and other thoughtful westerners for conversations about the priorities, preoccupations and politics of Albertans and others who are West of Centre.
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When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
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Weekend AM is CBC Radio One's province-wide, Saturday and Sunday morning show across Newfoundland and Labrador. You'll meet creative people up to all sorts of things that keep life in Newfoundland and Labrador interesting.
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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.
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Dive into the Montreal stories you’re curious about and the issues you want to understand. From Laval to Longueuil and across the island, host Ainslie MacLellan explores the complexities of our colourful, vibrant and sometimes frustrating, but always interesting city. Every Thursday.
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Wake up to what's going on in Canada and the world. We'll give you a 10-minute dose of the biggest news stories happening now, updated multiple times each morning. Our CBC News reporters will tell you about the political actors trying to make change, the movements catching fire, and the cultural moments going viral. Hosted by Marcia Young Monday through Thursday and John Northcott Friday through Sunday, we have new episodes seven days a week, dropping by 6 am ET on weekdays, 7 am ET on weeke ...
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday. The Current is produced in ...
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Connecting you to the most talked-about stories of the day in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Portia Clark.
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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians
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Laugh Out Loud is your radio and web destination for Canadian comedy. From the famous to the newly found, you are guaranteed to laugh out loud. Every week, host Ali Hassan crosses the country and cruises the Web to bring you what's new and hot in Canadian comedy from stand-up to sketch to musical comedy and beyond.
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CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.
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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.
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Your home, in less than 20 minutes a week. Host Mitch Cormier brings you the stories The Island is buzzing about. Every Thursday.
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This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
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Maritime Noon is a one-hour program devoted to delivering informative reports and interviews which explore issues that are of interest to Maritimers. Join host Bob Murphy weekdays from noon to 1 p.m.
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If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.
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The weekly sermons from Canterbury Baptist Church in Melbourne Australia.
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How well do you know our city? Learn about the quintessential, random, and occasionally infuriating things that make Edmonton, Edmonton. One story a week, about the city we love. Hosted by Clare Bonnyman, every Wednesday.
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Get caught up on the week without ruining your weekend. Host Brent Bambury delivers an energetic mix of must-hear stories carefully chosen to keep you in the loop and keep you guessing. Ready when you are on Saturday mornings. And heads up — there will be a quiz.
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This is true crime with journalistic integrity — and a curious, conversational edge. Every other Monday, Crime Story dives into gripping cases of every kind: from white-collar scandals and high-profile trials to under-the-radar stories you’ve never heard before. At the heart of each episode is a deep, intimate interview with someone who knows the case inside and out — the journalists, documentarians, and storytellers who’ve reported on these crimes, chased leads for years, and lost sleep unc ...
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Maduro in court, CBC News in Colombia, Chrystia Freeland’s new job in Ukraine, and more
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27:55Following a dramatic 48 hours, deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear in a New York court on charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism while the world waits, and watches for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next move in the escalating conflict. Also: The view from next door. CBC News touches down in Colombia, as the Venezue…
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Trump Administration signals what it plans to accomplish in Venezuela now that Nicolas Maduro is no longer president. Trump's plan for US oil companies to return to Venezuela raising fears about the long-term future of Canada's oil industry. Plaque honouring police who defended the US Capitol on Jan.6, 2021 nowhere to be found, despite a law requir…
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The World This Hour for 2026/01/06 at 06:00 EST
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4:30The World This Hour for 2026/01/06 at 06:00 EST
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In the wake of the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, there has been a flurry of concern about what that country’s oil could mean for the Canadian economy. Is American access to the world’s largest proven oil reserves a major threat to Canada? Have we lost leverage with the U.S. as we move forward in trade negotiations? Over the la…
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A political analyst in Caracas tells us there's an eerie quiet and a feeling of disbelief -- as it sinks in that Nicolas Maduro is no longer in charge. The ousted Venezuelan president was brought to a Manhattan courthouse today in shackles – as questions swirl about the legalities of his capture. Ontario premier Doug Ford’s return-to-office-mandate…
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Trump says U.S. 'in charge' of Venezuela, threatens more countries
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51:43After arresting the president of Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump is issuing new threats, warnings and predictions of collapse for Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland and Iran — all while his State Department posts online that 'This is OUR Hemisphere.' Canada's former UN ambassador discusses how Trump and other powerful leaders are trying to 'c…
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Ditch democracy. This movement wants tech-elites to govern
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54:09What do you get when you take some of the classic Enlightenment values like reason, fairness, and justice, and substitute them with opinion, privilege and power: The Dark Enlightenment — a movement that is a deliberate oxymoron with a vision to dump democracy and replace it with start-up cities run by CEOs. American blogger Curtis Yarvin, also know…
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Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will soon be in New York courtroom to face drug and weapons charges. Ukrainian President Voldoymyr Zelenskyy appoints fromer Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as conomic development adviser. 10 people found guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron. Watchdog for Canada’s i…
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Series - Psalms Bible Refrence - Psalm 2 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC
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Series - Christmas Bible Reference - Matthew 1:18-25 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC
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Series - Awe Bible Reference - Luke 2:1-13 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC
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What will follow Trump's Venezuela attack?
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32:34After months of rhetoric, military presence and strikes, U.S. forces have launched an attack on the Venezuelan capital Caracas. They seized the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, and flew him to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. U.S. officials say Maduro heads up a cartel responsible for flooding the United States with drugs, but critics …
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What it’s like for women inside Ottawa’s jail
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24:14There’s a big increase in the number of women incarcerated in Ontario. The CBC’s Julie Ireton dug into why - and spoke with two women who were in and out of the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre – and never want to go back.
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Venezuela's Maduro pleads not guilty at U.S. court | Canada's response
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48:56During a brief court appearance in New York, ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, each pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons charges after the pair were captured by the U.S. administration over the weekend. Ivan Contramaestre, a board director with the Venezuelan Canadian Society of B.C.,…
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Does napping actually help you catch up on sleep?
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52:48Some people swear by a daily nap. But others struggle to figure out whether a nap is helping or hurting their sleep at the end of the day. Do you enjoy an afternoon nap? Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep medicine specialist, answers your questions.
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Ontario Today's Gardening Show: What to do with your Christmas tree?
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27:48Paul Zammit offers advice on how to dispose of your Christmas trees and takes your gardening questions. He's Ontario Today's regular gardening expert with us for the second half of the show on Mondays.
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From the Titanic to the North Pole: Joe MacInnis reflects on a life of exploration
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24:08Joe MacInnis has spent his life going where very few people ever have — beneath the ice at the North Pole, down to the wreck of the Titanic, and into the deep waters of Lake Superior to visit the Edmund Fitzgerald. Now 88, the Canadian physician and deep-sea explorer looks back on a lifetime of high-risk exploration. He talks about the moment he ca…
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Should all workers head back to the office?
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24:08The Ontario government is calling public service workers back to the office full time and the federal government is considering the same. Our guest, lawyer Malini Vijaykumar with Nelligan Law, offers some advice on employee rights as hybrid arrangements end.
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Are we in for an AI cultural reset this year?
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25:38AI has already transformed what we read, watch, and listen to .. and some people are already fed up. So .. are we in for a cultural reset this year? And how has AI changed our relationship with authenticity, and what we want from the arts? Elamin Abdelmahmoud sits down with culture critics Kate Lindsay, Joshua Rothman and Niko Stratis.…
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What’s ahead for Canada's economy and your wallet in 2026.
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21:21As Canada moves into 2026, a lot of people are feeling unsure about the economy. After a year of trade tensions, job worries, and high living costs, many Canadians are asking: what happens next? And how does it affect my money? We break down what’s shaping Canada’s economy in 2026, from uncertainty in trade with the U.S. to longer-term challenges a…
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The US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Now what?
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19:23After a months-long pressure campaign, the U.S. military stormed into Caracas this weekend, capturing Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. We look at what this means for the future of Venezuela—with Phil Gunson, a senior analyst for the Andes region of the International Crisis Group and Luis Duno-Gottberg, a Venezuelan sc…
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Today's phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft on the wild animals you're encountering. But we start in Saint John with an organization that helps people experiencing homelessness..
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53:25On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your questions about wild animals you're seeing in your community. But first, Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB are mourning the 38 clients who were unhoused and lost their lives in the past 12 months.
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Maduro in custody, Venezuela's oil reserves, Highly skilled immigrants leaving Canada, and more
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30:52Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear before a U.S. judge on Monday - their first court appearance in what will be a long legal battle. Meanwhile, Maduro's allies, now in control of Venezuela, say they will not bend to U-S pressure. Now, the Trump administration is making new, direct threats -- warning the regime to …
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Ozempic Goes Generic: Canada's Weight Loss Revolution?
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38:08The World Health Organization conditionally recommended glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for obesity treatment in December 2025. Canada could soon become the first country in the world to offer a cheaper version of Ozempic and Wegovy to people with prescriptions. Our question: Would you take a drug to lose weight...or have you already?…
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American forces stormed Caracas and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is “going to run” Venezuela for the time being. Our question: What’s your reaction to the U.S. strike on Venezuela? What questions do you have?
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Louise Penny is one of the biggest mystery novelists alive today … but it didn’t start out that way. Her latest novel, The Black Wolf, is the 20th in her bestselling Armand Gamache series. So how did Louise go from empty book events to packed concert halls? This week, Bookends brings you on-stage at Toronto’s historic Massey Hall. Joined by nearly …
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U.S. captures Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, Old words for modern times, Stephen Fry, The power of awe
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1:40:16Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero, Lulu Garcia-Navarro from The New York Times, and University of Ottawa's Roland Paris about the bigger implications of U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro Lexicographer Susie Dent resurfaces old words you didn't know you needed to sum up our modern ti…
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Sunday's top stories: Venezuela faces uncertain future following ousting and arrest of president Maduro by US forces. Donald Trump's action against Maduro generates condemnation and praise in US. A memorial service in Switzerland for the victims of that New Years Eve fire, as the identies of more of the victims becomes known. The Canada Mortgage an…
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U.S. captures Venezuelan President, Power restored to Manitoba first nation, Climate goals in 2026, and more
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30:42United States armed forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife...after carrying out an overnight assault on the capital, Caracas. Its a stunning culmination of a months long standoff between the two countries. President Donald Trump now claims the country of Venezuela is being run by the U.S.. We have extensive coverage o…
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This podcast features the songs "Living Water, Bread of Life" (The Ben Rochester Family) and "My Redeemer" (The Ben Rochester Family) as well as part 2 of the message called "The Glory of the Lord" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)By CBC Media
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The U.S. says it captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a surprise military operation, triggering protests and international backlash. Canada’s defence minister Anita Anand calls for restraint and respect for international law following the U.S. action in Venezuela. Russia and Iran condemn the U.S. strike on Venezuela, urging …
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When Arthur Arnold resigned from the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he walked away from one of the world's most prestigious symphony stages. This decision would bring him a world away, to Powell River, British Columbia, a town tucked between the ocean and the mountains with a population of 13,000. This town is…
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The threat next door: How NATO’s newest members are preparing to defend against Russia
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48:54This week, The House revisits an in-depth documentary from the summer, as NATO’s secretary general has warned Russia could launch an attack on the alliance within the next five years. Talk to NATO’s two newest members, Finland and Sweden, and they’ll tell you preparation involves a lot more than just boosting military spending. As Canada seeks to s…
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How AI could make pricing even less predictable (Encore Edition)
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27:39If it feels like the price of everything from airfares to juice boxes never stay put — you're not wrong. And artificial intelligence could make those prices even more slippery. Also, we explain why more travellers are opting for a seat upgrade and explore how YouTube at the world.
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On a special "Hometowns Revisited" edition, we'll take a look back at some of our favourite small town stories of the year that just ended. We'll hear from a man who spent months crossing Canada from town to town, relying on the kindness of strangers -- and listening to their stories. St. Thomas, Ontario vows to effectively end homelessness within …
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Stablecoins, copper boom, dementia treatment and more
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23:39Staff Picks from recent stories: With a new year starting, many of us are trying to change our habits. An Alberta company is interested in shaking up Canadian currency by creating a digital coin, backed by the loonie. And: Canada is trying to cash in on a shift to renewables and EV technology. One of the metals essential to those industries is copp…
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There are so many big albums to look forward to in 2026, and there are so many industry trends, like the rise of AI in music. What should we pay attention to? And what can we expect? Music journalists Emilie Hanskamp, Richie Assaly, and Reanna Cruz join Elamin to discuss.
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Switzerland mourns 40 lives lost in a deadly New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, with over 100 injured. Deadly protests spread across Iran as demonstrators call for regime change. New SNAP rules restrict sugary drinks and junk food, sparking debate over health versus personal choice. New Ontario regulations on archeological protections seen as sp…
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Dust? Tongues? Uranus? It’s our Holiday Question Show!
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54:09On this week’s episode of Quirks & Quarks, it's our ever-popular and always satisfying Holiday Listener Question Show that includes: Why did a Canadian astronaut's eyesight change when she went to space? How is the dust inside our homes changing? Why do some professional athletes stick out their tongues when they play? Why are most fruits round, bu…
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Why autonomy is vital to MAID law and the right to die
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54:08Bioethicist Arthur Schafer has thought a lot about life and death. He's helped shape policy on medically assisted death (MAID) in Canada. The philosophy professor argues that an ideal end-of-life legislation would respect individual choice and the wishes of individuals to die according to their own values. "The best ethical argument is that patient…
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ENCORE: The true science behind living longer
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26:43Cardiologist, scientist and bestselling author Dr. Eric Topol's latest book "Super Agers" distills decades of research on how to make us healthier for longer. Topol says that humanity is on the cusp of developing treatments to help tame cancer, dementia and other chronic diseases… just as political forces in the U.S. are shutting down that research…
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CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton asks The National’s At Issue panel to look ahead to 2026 and what might be the biggest stories in Canadian politics. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 4
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45:25In the fourth and final episode of Understood: The Making of Musk, host Jacob Silverman launches into Musk’s ultimate quest, his desire to colonize Mars, and how he went from wanting to save earth to wanting to escape it. You’ll hear the origin story of SpaceX. And hear from an astrophysicist who says Musk’s plan is completely delusional. You can f…
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Canada's grocery sector has been plagued by in-fighting. Now it has a referee
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19:31Tensions between grocery suppliers and retailers came to a head during the pandemic. Karen Proud will oversee a new code of conduct meant to solve disputes and name and shame bad actors. But critics say she needs a bigger stick, like the ability to issue fines.
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Scott Galloway’s operating manual for being a man today
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24:54Podcaster, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway believes young men are struggling with feelings of alienation, loneliness, and failure. And that's a danger to all of us, especially when they buy into the dangerous rhetoric they hear online. We talk to him about his new book, Notes on Being a Man, what he's learned from his own life, and why th…
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How Silicon Valley soured on democracy and embraced authoritarianism
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54:11In his forthcoming book The Nerd Reich Gil Duran explains why tech billionaires have soured on democracy, how deeply they are rooted in contemporary politics and what that means for all of us. PLUS: Second City alumni Jayne Eastwood and Robin Duke reflect on 50 years of comedy and friendship Prescriptions for museums, galleries and concerts can tac…
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Lost at sea for 52 hours: How seven fishermen survived
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24:35When seven fishermen disappeared off Newfoundland’s coast last summer, everyone feared the worst. But as hours turned into days and hope dwindled, the men were found — alive. The ‘Lucky 7’ share their harrowing brush with death in our documentary Lost at Sea.
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