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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Every Monday, we bring you original reporting on the most interesting story in the country. Every Thursday, we bring you analysis of the Canadian media. We break stories today that determine tomorrow's news cycle. We hold the powerful to account, and we scrutinize institutions and individuals that others won't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your essential daily news podcast. We take you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Hosted by Jayme Poisson. Every morning, Monday to Friday. Visit https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner for show descriptions, links, and transcripts. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.
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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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Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.
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The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
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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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Your podcast hosts are GVizzle and Tempest, the 1 and 44 behind the title. We take meandering journeys through a whole variety of topics, where nothing is off limits! Join us as we get to know each other better - our friendship dates back to a grand total of 2 hours before we started the first episode.
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We’ve moved! Find us under ‘Your World Tonight.’ This feed will go dormant as ‘The World This Weekend’ joins forces with ‘The World at Six’ to become a new podcast; one that updates you on the most important stories in the world, seven days a week. Hosts Stephanie Skenderis, Susan Bonner and Tom Harrington sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective. They offer context, analysis and surprise, all in about 30 mins. We set the bar on the daily news c ...
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Don’t Call Me Resilient

The Conversation, Vinita Srivastava, Dannielle Piper, Krish Dineshkumar, Jennifer Moroz, Rehmatullah Sheikh, Kikachi Memeh, Ateqah Khaki, Scott White

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Host Vinita Srivastava dives into conversations with experts and real people to make sense of the news, from an anti-racist perspective. From The Conversation Canada.
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Toronto is home, but how well do you really know it? Host Dani Stover brings you in-depth interviews and stories about the wild, random, important, and under-appreciated places, people and things that shape the city. Regular episodes shine a light on the corners of Toronto you never knew existed and the ones you've always wanted to know more about.
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Unpublished Cafe

Unpublished Media Inc.

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Unpublished Cafe, hosted by veteran radio journalist Ed Hand, provides an unfiltered prospective on Canadian current affairs free of bias and political partisanship. Unpublished Cafe is the official podcast of Unpublished Media Inc.
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This Is Why

Global News / Curiouscast

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We live in a confusing world… so if you’ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we’re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what’s going on around you. They'll try to get to the bottom of the issue by chatting with experts, journalists and even folks directly involved. They may not have all the answers to climate change, world politics or the economy BUT you can join them on this weekl ...
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Indicast is India's first multi person podcast and have been at it since 2005. We will be covering anything and everything that might be of interest to a listener of Indian origin so the topics range from Sonia to Sania. The podcast is a mix of english and hindi and we try to keep it very informal. We usually have a serious discussion and balance it out with lighter topic. So expect a good discussion with few laughs.
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Context Beyond The Headlines

Context Beyond the Headlines

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Go deeper into the news and current affair impacting Canada and what it means for Christians trying to make sense of it all with Context Beyond the Headlines podcast. We sit down with people who have first-hand experiences to get their perspectives on how changes to society will affect Canadians and how the church can play a role in walking alongside the most vulnerable. Host Maggie John tackles how faith intersects with everything from abortion, decriminalization of drugs, reconciliation, h ...
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RezBirds is a team of four Indigenous men that are tackling the hard hitting issues of modern society with eloquent lunacy. If you like deep issues but would rather they went off the deep end than into an ivory tower, then this podcast is a must listen. The team uses adult language and themes and it is not a PG program. Listener discretion is advised.
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Calgary Journal Podcasts

Mount Royal University Journalism

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The podcast companion to The Calgary Journal, made up of approximately 200 student reporters from year one to four of Mount Royal University's journalism program based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Harrison Harper aka "Hoppsy" has finally taken the plunge and given the people what they want. Enjoy an entertaining, unfiltered, good ol' Western Canadian boy tackle the trending topics of week. Hate him or love him, you can't stop listening either way.
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Epoch Audio

Epoch Times Canada

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The Epoch Audio podcast gives you the opportunity to listen to some of the best journalism The Epoch Times has to offer, including news, opinion, and analysis. The Epoch Times aims to provide neutral, objective and accurate reporting on authoritative news topics. We stand outside of political interests or bias, We inform the reader about the most important issues of our time and in this way we promote broad-mindedness and contribute positively to society. As an independent outlet, we address ...
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The controversial reality TV show known as ‘Kid Nation’, which borrowed its premise from Lord of the Flies, was cancelled shortly after its 2007 debut. Producers took 40 kids into a makeshift desert town to fend for themselves and create their own society. Was the series an opportunity to discover what kids are capable of? Or simply a ploy for rati…
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Alors que l’année 2024 sera la plus chaude jamais enregistrée, on voit le public, épuisé par l'éco anxiété et une certaine fatigue informationnelle, se détourner des médias. Emilie Nicolas reçoit Étienne Leblanc, journaliste environnement et climat à Radio-Canada, pour échanger sur l’évolution de la couverture médiatique des changements climatiques…
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A Toronto man was jailed for over two years on human smuggling accusations before being released on bail and finding out at his trial that his charges had been dropped. Freelance reporter Luc Rinaldi joins the show to discuss the police's focus on him, the lengthy pre-trial detention, and the impact on his life in Canada. Background reading:The RCM…
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You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, or on our website www.640toronto.com Got a question a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at michael@640toronto.com Music for the John Oakley Show podcast composed and produced by Michael Downey Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Earlier this month, the Ontario legislature banned the keffiyeh, a checkered black and white scarf long worn by Palestinians and often seen at pro-Palestinian protests. The ban was brought in because of a longstanding policy against clothing items that make overt political statements. But that decision has ignited a massive debate. So, is the keffi…
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Toronto's garbage bins have been a source of controversy and satire for years. The mayor is hopeful the redesign will put a lid on the issues but the business owner that David spoke to isn't as optimistic. Movie columnist Jason Gorber defends movie theatres, and the hot mess that is the HotDocs festival this year. And we hear from the woman who sin…
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Does Canada underreport the severity of wealth inequality? That's the conclusion of a new report that says our official statistics severely underestimate how rich the richest Canadians are. To discuss its findings, we're joined by the report's author Dan Skilleter, director of policy at the nonprofit outfit Social Capital Partners. He was once a se…
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Journalist Tim Mak was there on day one of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He was NPR's war correspondent and most recently returned on his own as an independent journalist, founding the newsletter, "The Counteroffensive." From Ukraine news fatigue to how the human stories of the war need to be told, and the recent U.S. aid package, he gives us a gli…
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The escalating rates of Parkinson's disease both globally, and here in Canada, have led some researchers to warn that it is becoming a pandemic. To help shed light on a disease that still has no cure, we welcome: Dr. Lorraine Kalia, neurologist and senior scientist at the University Health Network's Krembil Brain Institute. She is also an associate…
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In this 27th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out bird jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes, We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team and Re…
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Over the last 30 years, there has been an exponential growth of Indigenous media and Indigenous media makers, especially here in Canada which has one of the largest repositories of Indigenous media. However, the road to get here hasn’t been easy. Indigenous filmmakers, producers, and artists have had to navigate the complex and often unfriendly ter…
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Donald Trump's first of four criminal trials is underway in New York, where he is accused of improperly disclosing money supposedly paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 to cover up an alleged affair. It's the first time a former U.S. president has been tried criminally. Washington Post court reporter Shayna Jacobs has been covering the tr…
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As the hit Netflix documentary What Jennifer Did draws criticism for manipulating source materials, we talk to Karen K. Ho about the differences between True Crime and journalism. Umar Zameer is acquitted of murdering a Toronto police officer, but the way his case was handled by the media and politicians raises questions about the impact of public …
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David taps into the excitement around the new Honda EV plants that will bring billions to the province, despite the lagging sales in EVs. And we hear from a Mississauga playwright who got the call he was waiting for from the game show Jeopardy, right as his mom's car was stolen. And we talk to a TikTok creator about what the TikTok ban could mean t…
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From MarioKart to MMORPGs, video games have come a long way from their rudimentary beginnings. In Western society some people are inventing new coping mechanisms to deal with loss and grief. Andre Stam is a psychotherapist who uses gaming as a way to connect with his young patients; Dale Andersen-Giberson uses Narrative Therapy to rewrite the domin…
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Wow, we sure did cover a lot on this video! From Chris' ongoing health issues, to how newspapers shape our reality, to growing concerns with information warfare and closing with a whole bunch of political stuff... Don't worry though! We stay factual and don't get all partisan - this isn't a political podcast after all, and we aren't experts in that…
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For some time now, there’s been a growing trend on TikTok and Instagram of young women sharing about their daily lives as “trad wives.” “Traditional wives” forego the workplace, extol the virtues of homemaking, and often talk about the ways they “submit” to their husbands. So why do these women say they’ve chosen a life at home? How does their mess…
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This month marks 30 years since the genocide in Rwanda led to the deaths of more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus in one of the worst massacres of the 20th century. But even though Rwanda has largely recovered, retired Canadian Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire says the world hasn't learned the lessons from that time to prevent future wars an…
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Host David Common takes on two trash talking hockey fans from opposite sides of the country. One who is peddling $67 dollar Maple Leaf poutine with a side of disappointment, Leaf fans take note. He also checks in with a food bank about a viral video from a bank worker who says the food bank is a great place to stock up, and he talks to a GTA man wh…
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Pleas are being made to the provincial government to properly fund and staff the Ontario court system as criminal cases are being thrown out due to delays and backlogs. Victims of cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault are speaking out after their trials have been rescheduled several times, resulting in their alleged abusers freely wa…
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In an update to the sensational gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport, where over $20 million in gold was stolen from an Air Canada cargo facility, significant arrests have now been made across Canada and the U.S. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss how police made breaks in the case, ties between the heist and alleg…
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In this 1475th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Classified a.k.a. Luke Boyd about the origin of his hip-hop career, his rap influences, his musical career, staying in the Maritimes and Luke's View. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymon…
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Today we are joined by Beirut-based journalist Kim Ghattas, author of the bestselling book Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry that Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East. She is also a contributing editor at the Financial Times. We’re speaking to Kim about the unprecedented, overt attacks excha…
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Host David Common talks to Beau Pinto who is checking out the city's 'sketchiest bars' but has found them to be places that provide community.. as well as some things he can't mention on the radio. David also talks to two Grade 12 students from Brampton who won an international competition about living in space. They say the sky's the limit for wom…
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Carbon emissions across the country have fallen since the implementation of a federal carbon tax in 2019, but provincial governments are pushing back, saying the program is too costly for residents. Are there alternatives to the policy, or does it simply need to be refined? We ask: Kris Sims of Canadian Taxpayers Federation; and Stewart Elgie of th…
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In this 1474th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ben Johnson about running 9.79 at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, being disqualified and stripped of his medal, living with this shame, and surviving to find happiness. Mary Ormsby joins us to answer the burning question "can a guilty person be done dirty on the world's stage". We talked about h…
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The single biggest election in the history of democracy is happening right now in India. Just shy of one billion people are eligible voters, but it's not just big from a numbers perspective. It's also being called one of the most pivotal elections in Indian history. Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is projected to win. But Modi's commitment t…
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On April 12, 2024, news broke that Sylvie Hauth, the former police chief of Thunder Bay, was arrested and charged with a series of criminal offenses. But none of the news reports explained much about just what the hell was happening this time. Most of this story is still unknown, but this week, Karyn Pugliese, Ryan McMahon, and Jon Thompson will te…
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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with veteran New York Times White House and national security correspondent David Sanger about the era of "new cold wars" shaping our world today, CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts walks through ways families can talk to aging parents about plans for the future, retired Canadian Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire reflects…
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Earlier this week, the NBA banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league following an investigation into gambling allegations. CBC news reporter Jamie Strashin has been leading our coverage on sports betting and closely following Jontay Porter’s ban. Chelsea Rodrigues is a problem gambling counsellor at the Centre for Problem Gambling…
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The Trudeau government introduced a new budget focused on affordability and appealing to younger Canadians, accompanied by increased spending and debt. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joined the show to discuss its outreach to Millennials and Gen Z, its shortcomings, and criticism from traditionally Liberal supporters. Background reading:LILLEY:…
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In this 1473rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mark Zwolinski about his career covering sports for the Toronto Star, John Kordic, inspiring colleagues and how he's enjoying retirement. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Cana…
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What is the point of Hollywood? There are two obvious answers, right? To make good stuff that entertains people. And to make money for the big studios and the people who work for them. Those two things don't have to be mutually exclusive. But Daniel Bessner believes increasingly they have been. Bessner spent a year working on a deep dive into how H…
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How does it feel to witness a solar eclipse? Aditya tells us his experience in this podcast where we dig into trivia and history of this beautiful astronomical phenomenon. Bangalore faces a water crisis. How can a country as big as India deal with water shortages? Generative artificial intelligence is and will remain in the spotlight in a year when…
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Many news organizations have reported on the Israel-Gaza war. However, many journalists have criticized those same media organizations for how they have covered the conflict, and have spoken out against what they say is a stifling of Palestinian voices and perspectives. In today's episode, Vinita talks to Sonya Fatah and Asmaa Malik, associate prof…
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The elevated place of sports in North America and the societal expectations that surround them are often perpetuated at the expense of the athletes' mental health. Whether this is in team sports or individual sports predominantly played by boys and men, any weakness whether real or perceived is weaponized, while toughness and hypermasculinity rule …
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What's going on with men? The aftermath of the #MeToo movement shattered the idea that most social ills like online abuse or sexual assault long hidden under wraps are just stemming from men being men. This crisis of conscience and identity has shifted the collective idea of what it means to be a man, therefore a consensus around a healthy concepti…
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Lubna Al Rayyes, was in the third trimester of a high risk pregnancy when the war in Gaza started. She was frightened of what that meant for her and her baby. How do you plan for your delivery, when you’re living with airstrikes and having to uproot your life? That’s when she connected with reporter Gabrielle Berbey, who documented Lubna’s journey……
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Did we just dodge WW3? As Iran retaliated against Israel with an unprecedented barrage of drones and missiles, deciphering facts from fakes and misinformation seemed trickier than ever. Is this the new digital fog of war? Bill Maher somehow still exists, and now he’s roasting Canada for all the wrong reasons. What Bill Maher gets wrong about Canadi…
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Fred Winegust, Project Specialist at Reena and Christopher Wong of Young Urban Farmers are working to strengthen their communities by way of container gardening. Students, neighbourhood organizations, and restauranteurs alike can benefit from growing fruits and vegetables in underutilized urban spaces. From rooftops to patios, parking lots to back …
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Recent data suggests entrepreneurship is in decline across Canada. Are people choosing to move away from a self-employed lifesyle? And what are the consequences of lower levels of small business ownership across the province? We ask: Jeff Coull, executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre; Nancy Wilson, founder and CEO of the C…
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