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IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think.
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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.
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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. From the award-winning CBC News teams behind ‘The World at Six’ and ‘The World This Weekend’ comes this vibrant evening news program, updated seven days a week. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — a ...
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Making sense of the political decisions that affect your life. Every Saturday, host Catherine Cullen takes you to Parliament Hill — and across Canada — for in-depth coverage and analysis of the week’s major political news.
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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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Nightly news that’s not afraid of fun. Every weeknight hosts Nil Köksal and Chris Howden bring you the 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. Find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows.
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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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Five days a week acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define pop culture. Whether he’s ribbing Adele, singing a boyband classic with Simu Liu, or dissecting faith with U2 frontman Bono – Tom brings the same curiosity, respect and meticulous preparation into every conversation. He also has a track record for interviewing artists on the precipice of stardom – like Lizzo and Billie Eilish — who appeared on Q well before hitting the mainst ...
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If a joke's worth telling, it's worth repeating. Comedy Factory host Jane Testar collects our favourite skits, commentaries and funny bits that appeared on CBC Radio over the past week. It's an assembly line of humour, safety-tested and priced to move!
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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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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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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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Islanders - this is a podcast for you. There's something special about this quirky little place, but it also has its challenges. We're answering your questions P.E.I. - big or small, serious or silly. Hosted by Nicola MacLeod. Every Wednesday.
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Whether you live in Clarenville, Port Aux Basques, southern Labrador or any point in between...CBC Newfoundland Morning is for you. It's an upbeat, friendly start to your day. Bernice and Martin have the information you need, want and can't do without!
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After more than 20 years in the music business, country superstar Miranda Lambert is coming home. Her new record, “Postcards from Texas,” is a love letter to the state she grew up in. She joins Tom to talk about the album, her musical homecoming, and why losing the reality singing competition show “Nashville Star” was a blessing in disguise.…
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T. Thomason is a singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia who has a lot to say about how the music industry treats trans artists. Now, he’s opening up with a new single called “True” off his forthcoming album, “Tenderness.” T. sits down with Tom to talk about the song, and how it’s opened up new conversations and made him feel empowered.…
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The recent case in Georgia school shooting points to a new way of dealing with school violence in the United States. In that case, the father of the shooter was charged with several criminal offenses. Information Morning's legal columnist Wayne Mackey joins us to look at how that case reflects on the Canadian situation.…
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Flyers from Campaign Life Coalition are drawing shock and anger from some New Brunswickers. They're calling them hate speech, and questioning why Canada Post is allowing them to be delivered. Meanwhile, the coalition argues Canada Post would violate its constitutional rights if it didn't deliver them. A law professor helps us delve into this. Jeann…
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After years of fighting with Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness for access to out-of-province care, Jennifer Brady has applied for Medical Assistance in Dying. She has lymphedema – a life-long condition that causes fluid build up, and can result in painful swelling, increased risk of blood infection and cellulitis. CBC reporter Angela …
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The province wants the federal government to pay for the entirety of infrastructure to protect the Chignecto Isthmus from climate crisis effects. We get into the history of financing big Canadian infrastructure projects when we speak with Stephen Henderson. He's a professor at Acadia University.
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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book marked by the 2023 wildfires in Nova Scotia to an exhibit in NYC about climate change
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Earlier this month, in the journal, Nature, researchers published a study discussing mental health, linking depression in some people to biological processes in the brain. The study suggests a connection between one particular area of the brain, and the size of that area, to a person's risk for experiencing depression. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to our…
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A brazen attack. Hundreds, if not thousands, of pagers exploding at the same time across Lebanon and Syria. The militant group Hezbollah says its members were the target. Several people were killed and thousands injured according to local media. Also: Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in a New York courtroom today, charged with a long list of…
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We’re popping up in your feed a little earlier than usual to tell you about our sister show: World Report. Each morning, they give you a 10-minute dose of the biggest news stories happening now. From the political actors trying to make change, to the movements catching fire, to the cultural moments going viral. So if you already end your day with Y…
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The late Lois Wilson didn’t tell you what to believe — she just lived by example. And what an example. She was a minister, Senator, human rights advocate — and inspiration. She lived out her Christian faith in concrete terms, on the ground, in the community. Lois Wilson died on Friday at the age of 97.…
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Kathryn Hahn got her start in film playing memorable supporting roles in comedies like “Anchorman,” “Step Brothers” and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Now, she stars in the new Marvel series “Agatha All Along,” which sees her reprise her role as the powerful witch Agatha Harkness from “WandaVision.” Kathryn sits down with guest host Talia Schlange…
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Twenty-five years after playing Little Victor in the 1998 coming-of-age drama “Smoke Signals,” Cody Lightning is all grown up and back with his directorial debut. It's a mockumentary, titled “Hey, Viktor!,” which follows a fictionalized version of himself trying to make a sequel to the cult classic film he acted in as a child. Cody joins Tom from E…
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What do book clubs, tai chi, pottery making, and salsa dancing all have in common? They could show up on your doctor's prescription pad, in the not-so-distant future. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton is back to talk about 'social prescribing and how it could potentially lighten the load on our healthcare system.…
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In a housing crisis, knowing your rights as a tenant can mean the difference between sleeping in an apartment and sleeping in a tent. That's why Dalhousie Legal Aid is offering a series of eviction prevention workshops. Its goal is to increase community knowledge around the Residential Tenancies Act that spells out the rights and responsibilities o…
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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg talks about his new book "The Scandalous Rise of Inequality in Canada". Listeners share their views on economic inequalities. And off the top of the show, we speak with Heather Stevens in Port Medway, NS, about how a group of local people saved a Great White Shark that was entangled in fishing gear.…
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On Monday we heard concerns about a trail closure in Gros Morne National Park. The Wallace Brook sections of trail were closed several years ago when the Green Gardens trail was re-routed. Green Gardens trail is between Woody Point and Trout River. But experienced hikers have still used the old trail, which had experienced erosion and had not been …
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Young adults in this province are taking a crack at municipal politics, in a manner of speaking. Members of the NL Youth Parliament will be delving into and debating municipal issues, as part of a partnership with Municipalities NL. It's the second annual Municipal Council Debate. Leah Patterson is director of social media for the NL Youth Parliame…
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A Bay St. George South woman has never been so happy to see an excavator. Heavy equipment rolled into the small community of Highlands recently, to make way for a new bridge over Shoal Point Brook. The existing bridge is dilapidated and a hazard, and government said it had to be removed. But the bridge is part of the only road access to a hidden ge…
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They're colourful, lively, and sometimes a little goofy. Puffins are sometimes referred to as "clowns of the sea." But they are incredible birds. Jill Taylor is studying the social behavior and individual recognition of Atlantic puffins.She is a researcher and field technician at Memorial University.…
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Twelve years ago, a group of scientists studied the way the federal government manages fish stocks. They concluded the powers of the fisheries minister must be limited. That's because past ministers routinely ignored scientific advice in favour of making politically-based decisions instead. Now, more than a decade later, the commercial cod fishery …
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