Best CKNW Programming Podcasts (2024)

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What can tourists expect when North Korea reopens its borders? 7:00

27m ago7:00

7:00

North Korea plans to reopen the northern city of Samjiyon to foreign tourists in December 2024, marking the first such reopening since the country closed its borders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Guest: Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Aug 16, 2024 7:37

28m ago7:37

7:37

Kamala Harris is holding a rally in North Carolina and could finally unveil her economic policy Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Rustad gives his opposition ammunition 13:00

22m ago13:00

13:00

Conservative leader John Rustad goes on Jordan Peterson's podcast in what some are calling a risky move. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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The conspiracies surrounding New Brunswick’s mystery illness 10:59

23m ago10:59

10:59

The clash between science and politics in New Brunswick has broader implications, as the link between environmental factors and neurological disorders continues to be a growing concern. Guest: Greg Donahue, Writer Based In New York who Covers Crime, Corruption, and Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Full Show: CKNW turns 80 years old, The Premier answers YOUR questions & Talking to kids about the Opioid crisis 1:11:26

2h ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Seg 1: How does space travel impact human biology? Boeing's plagued Starliner is still stranded at the International Space Station. Now, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the space station two months ago, may have to stay in space for an additional eight months. Guest: Dr. Susan Bailey, Professor of Radiation Cancer Bi…

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What is Neetu Garcha’s favourite memory from CKNW? 4:10

11h ago4:10

4:10

Guest: Neetu Garcha, Anchor and Reporter for Global National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How is Premier Eby addressing the issues plaguing BC? 18:52

3h ago18:52

18:52

Premier David Eby joins the show to discuss a bunch of different issues ahead of the election. He also fields questions you, the listener, have about what is affecting you in your day to day life. Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Should schools have classes about the opioid crisis? 9:26

4h ago9:26

9:26

According to Dr. Charlotte Waddell, school-based prevention programs are crucial for addressing the opioid crisis by targeting children before they start experimenting with substances. Guest: Dr. Charlotte Waddell, Director of the Children's Health Policy Centre and Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Lear…

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CKNW Celebrating it's 80th Anniversary 6:45

4h ago6:45

6:45

What is Gord Macdonald’s favourite memory from CKNW? Guest: Gord Macdonald, Former CKNW News Anchor & host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How does Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers program impact businesses? 8:11

4h ago8:11

8:11

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is arguing that Temporary Foreign Workers are indispensable to sustaining Canada’s agricultural sector. Guest: Francesca Basta, Research Analyst at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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View From Victoria: Lawsuit filed over safe supply and addicted teens 13:59

4h ago13:59

13:59

A New class action lawsuit alleges the BC and Federal governments created a new drug market with 'safe supply' and caused two teenage girls to get addicted. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why is mpox a global health emergency? 5:32

4h ago5:32

5:32

Amid a surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak a continental public health emergency. Guest: Dr. Cheryl Walter, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Hull Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How does space travel impact human biology? 8:31

4h ago8:31

8:31

Boeing's plagued Starliner is still stranded at the International Space Station. Now, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the space station two months ago, may have to stay in space for an additional eight months. Guest: Dr. Susan Bailey, Professor of Radiation Cancer Biology and Oncology at Colorado State University Lea…

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Full Show: LNG industries impact on healthcare, Helping BC farmers & Conspiracies and the queen 57:07

2h ago57:07

57:07

Seg 1: How conspiracies shaped the lives of Medieval queens The 15th century in England was a time marked by significant social and political upheaval, including popular unrest and civil wars, which created fertile ground for the spread of rumours and conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Winchester…

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Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 14, 2024 10:46

2h ago10:46

10:46

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is new funding enough to save the livelihood of farmers? 7:59

2h ago7:59

7:59

BC has announced support measures for farmers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which is seeking creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis exacerbated by weather damage to crops. Guest: Deep Brar, Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is BC’s LNG project impacting our healthcare? 10:36

2h ago10:36

10:36

Over 300 health professionals have issued an open letter raising concerns about the impact of British Columbia’s LNG industry on the province’s healthcare crisis. Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How a BC charity is helping pet owners who go to rehab 6:23

32m ago6:23

6:23

The rising number of opioid-related overdoses in British Columbia has led to an overwhelming demand for pet foster care from people seeking treatment, but resources are limited. Guest: Kathy Powelson, Executive Director of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Should Canada Soccer coaches testify before Parliament? 7:46

33m ago7:46

7:46

NDP MP Niki Ashton has proposed a motion for the federal heritage committee to investigate allegations that Canada Soccer’s national teams have been involved in spying on opposing teams’ closed practices, a practice that may have been ongoing since at least 2016. Guest: Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba Learn more about you…

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View From Victoria: BC United promises big things 13:53

34m ago13:53

13:53

BC United is swinging big with a personal income tax elimination for 60% of the population, but it also might seem desperate. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How conspiracies shaped the lives of Medieval queens 9:39

1d ago9:39

9:39

The 15th century in England was a time marked by significant social and political upheaval, including popular unrest and civil wars, which created fertile ground for the spread of rumours and conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Winchester University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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Full Show: The books of back-to-school, The sober-curious movement & Doing things differently a the coroners office 1:10:07

1h ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Seg 1: How to get your kids excited about going back to school What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Seg 2: View From Victoria: Can we stop doing polls? Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at …

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What were sandwiches like back in 200 B.C.? 10:54

35m ago10:54

10:54

Barry Enderwick is the creator of the social media channel “Sandwiches of History,” where he explores and recreates vintage sandwich recipes from old cookbooks. Guest: Barry Enderwick, Host of “Sandwiches of History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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What does BC’s new chief coroner need to change? 9:03

43m ago9:03

9:03

A lawyer who frequently defends individuals charged with homicide, expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the new chief coroner will bring much-needed changes to the BC Coroners Service, particularly concerning its notably low autopsy rate. Guest: Richard Fowler, Criminal Defence Lawyer Based in Vancouver Learn more about yo…

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How is BC responding to the death of an infant in care? 9:24

1h ago9:24

9:24

An investigation is underway regarding the death of a five-week-old baby, Valentino Baker, who was under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Guest: Grace Lore, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Are we living in a “sober-curious” era? 6:44

29m ago6:44

6:44

Over the past two years, there has been a significant cultural shift where non-alcoholic drinks have become more accepted and even trendy. Guest: David Silverberg, Freelance Journalist and Writing Coach in Toronto who Contributes to The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Could Ukraine’s invasion of Russia bring a quicker end to the war? 9:11

30m ago9:11

9:11

Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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View From Victoria: Can we stop doing polls? 14:22

31m ago14:22

14:22

Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at 42% and the Conservative Party of BC on their heels with 39%. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How to get your kids excited about going back to school 10:20

31m ago10:20

10:20

What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Full Show: Seals track climate change, Shifting morals depending on seasons & How far did RCMP go on tracking protestors 1:11:39

19h ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Seg 1: How sensor-wearing seals are helping track the changing climate Researchers have developed an innovative technique to study changes in Earth’s oceans by tagging seals. Guest: Dr. Lilian Dove, Postdoctoral Fellow of Oceanography at Brown University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier has a mess to clean up Premier David Eby returns to work aft…

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How the genetics of your peers can impact your health 8:39

19h ago8:39

8:39

A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals that the genetic traits of high school friends can influence an individual’s risk of developing mental health issues and substance use disorders. Guest: Dr. Jessica Salvatore, Associate Professor & Director of the Genes, Environments, and Neurodevelopment in Addictions Program at R…

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Why did the RCMP hire private spies to monitor Fairy Creek activists? 10:34

19h ago10:34

10:34

The RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group hired Human-Intelligence Services Ltd., a private firm, to monitor the online activities of Fairy Creek activists. Guest: Jimmy Thomson, Managing Editor at Canada's National Observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Monday Morning Quarterback with Coach Rick Campbell 3:08

20h ago3:08

3:08

It was a 33-16 loss at Edmonton that extended the losing streak to three games for the Lions. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Should Canada investigate the bot posts about Poilievre’s rally? 9:07

20h ago9:07

9:07

NDP MP Charlie Angus has requested an investigation by the Commissioner of Canada Elections into possible foreign interference through social media posts following a rally held by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Guest: Charlie Angus, NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay in Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How changing seasons shift our morals 7:10

21h ago7:10

7:10

A new study from UBC has identified regular seasonal shifts in people’s moral values, which could have significant implications for politics, law, health, and social relations. Guest: Ian Hohm, Doctoral Student in the Psychology Department at UBC and First Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Inside the consulting firms telling Ottawa what to do 8:34

21h ago8:34

8:34

Over the past decade, McKinsey & Company has become a key player in the Canadian government’s operations, securing numerous high-value contracts to assist with various initiatives Guest: Justin Ling, Freelance Investigative Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Premier has a mess to clean up 14:49

21h ago14:49

14:49

Premier David Eby returns to work after two weeks off and word is that he's immediately booked a trip to the Interior to sort out the Fruit Growers cooperative mess. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How sensor-wearing seals are helping track the changing climate 10:24

21h ago10:24

10:24

Researchers have developed an innovative technique to study changes in Earth’s oceans by tagging seals. Guest: Dr. Lilian Dove, Postdoctoral Fellow of Oceanography at Brown University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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The Full Show: BC’s Minister of Agriculture breaks silence on BC Tree Fruits collapse, The effects of psychedelics & The dramatic evolution of crime in Canada 55:30

7d ago55:30

55:30

Seg 1: What do psychedelics do to your brain? Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study on psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms,” using functional MRI scans to observe brain activity. The colourful heat maps they produced highlight significant changes in brain activity, with red, orange, and yellow hues showi…

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BC’s Minister of Agriculture breaks her silence on BC Tree Fruits 8:45

4d ago8:45

8:45

Minister Pam Alexis has been notably absent during the collapse of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, a significant issue for local farmers as apple season begins without essential packing and storage services. Farmers are in distress, with some shedding tears in meetings. Alexis has only issued impersonal statements through her communication team, le…

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The dramatic evolution of crime in Canada 8:44

4d ago8:44

8:44

Professor Boyd has had a 50-year career in criminology, beginning with a fascination for crime in the 1970s and culminating in retirement as a professor emeritus in 2022. Over these decades, he’s noticed that crime in Canada has evolved significantly, particularly in the areas of homicide, property crimes, and drug control. Professor Boyd advocates…

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How a prehistoric tooth from a BC playground altered our historical timeline 5:09

4d ago5:09

5:09

A piece of mammoth tooth found in a playground on Vancouver Island has provided new insights into the timeline of these prehistoric animals’ presence on the island. In a study led by Laura Termes, researchers analyzed over 30 mammoth samples and discovered that mammoths roamed Vancouver Island much longer than previously believed. Guest: Laura Term…

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The Weekly Cecchini Check-in 7:04

4d ago7:04

7:04

GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View from Victoria: Two ministers emerge to defend the government on two recent controversies 12:58

4d ago12:58

12:58

View from Victoria: Two ministers emerge to defend the government on two recent controversies The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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What do psychedelics do to your brain? 9:06

4d ago9:06

9:06

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study on psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms,” using functional MRI scans to observe brain activity. The colourful heat maps they produced highlight significant changes in brain activity, with red, orange, and yellow hues showing abnormal patterns and blues and greens indi…

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The Full Show: HIV/AIDS rates rising in Canada, Violent riots in the UK, & Why was someone allegedly tied to ISIS allowed to immigrate to Canada? 1:07:48

8d ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Seg 1: How ‘mother’ became a cultural phenomenon The term “mother” is remarkably consistent across many languages worldwide. In addition to its literal meaning, “mother” has taken on symbolic significance in various cultures and historical contexts. For example, in recent pop culture, the term “mother” has been used as a form of reverence, particul…

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Why are rates of HIV/AIDS rising in Canada? 8:54

5d ago8:54

8:54

Dr. Julio Montaner is urging governments worldwide to adopt a comprehensive strategy to reduce HIV-related deaths and infections. His call follows new research published in the Lancet HIV journal, demonstrating that antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all HIV-positive individuals and preventive treatment (PrEP) for high-risk individuals can reduce d…

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What role do Integrity Commissioners play in politics? 7:28

5d ago7:28

7:28

Guest: Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How bad are the abuses to Canada’s foreign worker program? 5:55

5d ago5:55

5:55

Guest: Catherine Connelly, Professor of Human Resources Management at McMaster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why was someone allegedly tied to ISIS allowed to immigrate to Canada? 7:08

5d ago7:08

7:08

The federal government of Canada is reviewing its security screening process following the arrest of Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi and his son Mostafa Eldidi, who are accused of planning an attack in Toronto. Ahmed, a Canadian citizen, and his son, who does not have citizenship, face multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder for the bene…

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