True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino and Daisy Ridley talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. You’ll meet exper ...
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Girlboss Radio is back with a new host and a renewed mission to help women achieve success on their own terms. Meet our host, Avery Francis! Francis is a veteran HR thought leader who specializes in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion practices in as many workplaces as possible through her consultancy, Bloom. Francis has been featured in Forbes and named a Top 40 Woman in Tech by Betakit. Her ethos? Work should work for all of us. The podcast features weekly chats with inspiring exe ...
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The Woman-Owned Woman-Operated podcast was created to put a spotlight on hardworking and inspiring women that are breaking the glass ceiling as female entrepreneurs. We give a platform for women to tell their own stories in the different stages of growing their small businesses and bring transparency to the unique challenges women face on this journey. From addressing self-doubt to creating a culture where women help women, we want to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to move forwar ...
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The Become An Unstoppable Woman™ podcast is for driven women who want to own their power to become powerful leaders in life and business. Listen in as certified leadership coach & mindset expert, Lindsay Elizabeth Preston and guests teach you how to become even more of the woman you know you’re meant to be. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Breadwinning Business Women™ podcast is a one-of-a-kind show that takes a feminine approach to achieving financial freedom through business ownership. This isn’t about making more than your husband. It’s about building a business that creates a life that allows you to take care of yourself. Marketing expert and Business Coach, Jamila Payne combines her entrepreneurial experience and coaching insights to teach women business owners how to get out of their own way and take their businesses to ...
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We are two women with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platform ...
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At TalkJive, our goal is to promote Independent artists of all genres and to provide a platform for these artists to be heard and seen. TalkJive seeks to find music and art across a multitude of media. TalkJive.org is a production of Rolling K Media & Entertainment (RKME), a division of Tribal Administrative Services, LLC (TAS, LLC). Proudly owned and operated by a Citizen of the Pawnee Nation, TAS, LLC, is classified as a Minority Business Enterprise/Woman’s Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE). S ...
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Mike Stubbs pushes beyond the headlines, providing a mix of informed opinion and entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. Mike explores stories and topics important to Londoners from any and all angles.
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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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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is. The World, the radio program, is heard each weekday on over 300 public stations across North America.
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This is sort of a business podcast, but it’s really about interesting, successful people who have designed their lives to thrive outside of the corporate box we’ve been put into. This one is for the rebels, the creatives, and the reluctant leaders. This is for people who dare to live + think outside, by design. Grab a helmet and buckle your boots because we get deep. The host: My name is Lisa Slagle, and I’m a creative director, writer, and human woman dedicated to having as much fun as poss ...
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Welcome to Dreamland Notes! Dive into a realm where reality blurs and dreams take flight. In this ethereal sanctuary, every story is a whisper from the subconscious, every narrative a fragment of the surreal. Join us as we embark on a journey through the corridors of imagination, where the boundaries between truth and fantasy dissolve. In this podcast, we unravel tales spun from the fabric of dreams, offering glimpses into an alternate reality shaped by the mind’s eye. From the depths of rev ...
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London Hydro CEO Vinay Sharma on what London has to do to make sure we can handle future heat waves
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As electricity becomes the power source of choice for more and more things the draw on our current system will continue to grow. London Hydro CEO Vinay Sharma sat down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how to make sure we stay on the right side of the challenge.By CFPL / Curiouscast
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Two sisters shake up Morocco's male-only trance music scene
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In the city of Casablanca, two sisters are shaking up a once male-only domain and playing gnawa concerts to global audiences. Their new album, recorded and produced in Sweden, was released recently, and they’ll be touring Europe to promote it this summer. The twist is that it’s their father, a respected gnawa master, who encouraged his daughters to…
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Motive behind deadly attacks in Dagestan still unclear
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A series of seemingly coordinated attacks on synagogues and Orthodox churches took place in the Russian republic of Dagestan over the weekend. Multiple gunmen opened fire, killing at least 20 people. Dozens more were injured and taken to local hospitals. The World's Daniel Ofman has the latest.By Daniel Ofman
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One the world's most well-known and prestigious makers of sparkling wine — or cava, as it's called in Catalan — is laying off 80% of its workforce. There's plenty of demand for Spanish-German Freixenet's bottled beverage, just not enough water to get the grapes to grow. They have shriveled on the vine, as the lack of rain and restrictions on water …
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Edmonton Oilers seek to repeat hockey history
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Only one team has come back from a three-game deficit to win hockey's biggest prize, the Stanley Cup. That was the 1942 Maple Leafs. Now, the Edmonton Oilers are on the cusp of doing the same thing and breaking a 31-year Stanley Cup drought for Canada. Host Carolyn Beeler gets the game preview from Toronto Star sports reporter Kevin McGran.…
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Extreme heat and corrupt tour operators contribute to tragic Hajj deaths
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More than 1,300 pilgrims perished making the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this month. The majority of those who died were "unauthorized," meaning they lacked the offical "Hajj visa" that the Saudi government requires. The families of many of the deceased say corrupt tour operators preyed on the “unauthorized” pilgrims, leaving many unable to pro…
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Stories from the Stage: Afghan woman wants to give hope to others
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Girls are banned from any form of education in Afghanistan. This was imposed by the Taliban, who took control of the country in 2021 after the US withdrew. Many Afghans fled the country shortly after that moment and were able to settle in the US. Zalaikha Wahid was one of them. She had dreamed of being a doctor and was studying medicine at Kabul Un…
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Syrian-owned cafe and art center bring Arabic diaspora together in Istanbul
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By most counts, Istanbul is home to more than half a million refugees, many of whom are Syrian. In the historic Balat neighborhood, the YOLO Cafe and Art Center offers a performance space for non-Turkish artists, and gathers an audience hungry for live events in Arabic. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports from the city.…
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Sword duels with real blades have been barred for centuries throughout Europe. But, as Leo Hornak reports, every year, across Germany and Austria, hundreds of male university frat house members still undergo a secretive, violent and bloody sword-fighting ritual, using real sharpened blades.By Leo Hornak
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An expert in boiler operations says Corner Brook is lucky the local pulp and paper company didn't blow up the city
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In April, the provincial government shut down operations at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper for a couple of weeks. Documents obtained by CBC through access to information show the company failed to comply with safety regulations. It neglected to inspect and maintain dozens of pressure relief valves on its boiler system - and that could have caused a ma…
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Loud and proud, and "taking up space." St. Anthony will have its first-ever Pride parade
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Some people in St. Anthony will be making history later this week. The town will have its first-ever Pride parade, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community there are busy preparing. Katie Green and Renee Pilgrim are both founders of the GNP Queer Hub, and they'll be marching in the parade on Friday evening.…
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To a Twillingate woman, Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier represents her grandfather who died in Beaumont Hamel
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A Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War will soon be in his final rest place at the National War Memorial in St. John's. He's called the Unknown Soldier and he represents all those who were killed in battle but have no known grave. Because of that, we'll never know who this man was. But many families will wonder if he could belong to t…
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West Haven summer camp in Pasadena celebrates 60 years of making memories with campers
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Summer camp is a fun experience for young kids, and many of us look back on it with found memories. For 60 years, West Haven Summer Camp in Pasadena has been giving children memories to last a lifetime. Organizers and guests celebrated the anniversary of the campground over the weekend. The CBC’s Amy Feehan was there, to take in all the fun and to …
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A Western Newfoundland man took no chances when he saw a snake last week. He got proof of it on video
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As a licensed guide, Tony Pottle has seen his share of creatures - big and small. But he had never seen a snake in Newfoundland until last week. Pottle saw the reptile near Robinson's River, in Bay St. George South, and he told the CBC's Bernice Hillier about it.
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5 restaurants in Western Newfoundland proving that locally sourced food is plentiful enough to fill your plate
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Five restaurants in Western Newfoundland are putting a focus on local food this month - and they hope you will, too. Corner Brook and Humber Valley restaurants are taking part in the Local Plates Food Challenge. They're hoping to whet your appetite, so that you'll give priority to food that comes from the local area, year-round. Kevin Vincent is th…
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Nelson Alexander talks about how a bike helmet saved his life
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London's Nelson Alexander was riding a bike as he trained for an Ironman triathlon when he was hit by a car and thrown over his handlebars to the pavement. His cracked and smashed bike helmet tells the story of the job it did in absorbing some of the impact and while Nelson was left with significant injuries - he has now recovered and is back train…
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Fashion and sport intersect on the global stage in Paris
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At first glance, the fashion and sport industries may not have a lot in common. But behind each label and couture house are dedicated, skilled professionals — just like on a sports team. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on how the two disciplines will intersect as the fashion capital of the world hosts this summer's Olympics.…
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New mothers who prepare the traditional foods of their mothers and grandmothers from back in their home countries — like Mexico or Vietnam — often find that eating them can ease the transition to motherhood. If nothing else, carrying on tradition provides grounding and routine. Hannah Yang from Minnesota Public Radio reports.…
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Proponents of rewilding in Canada come up against local regulations
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It's officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere and cutting grass can definitely feel like a chore on a long, hot day. For some lawn owners across North America, rewilding is an environmentally friendly alternative to maintaining a well-manicured lawn. While proponents say natural gardens and lawns increase biodiversity and drought resistance, it…
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra still strong at 35
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is a collective of nine veteran musicians with a shared love for ska music, jazz and rock. And their action-packed music video has James Bond vibes. Host Carol Hills plays us one of their new tracks, "The Last Ninja."By April Peavey
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Namibia high court overturns ban on same-sex relations
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A Namibian court declared two laws criminalizing same-sex relations unconstitutional, a major win for LGBTQ+ advocates. Host Carol Hills has the details.By Kate Ellis
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In Tokyo, some public toilets inspire wonder
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Public toilets: At best, they’re functional, at worst, dirty, dark and even unsafe. But in Shibuya, a busy ward in Tokyo, officials want public toilets to inspire wonder. They've recently started a tour of 17 bathroom facilities designed by world-class artists and architects. One is housed inside a glowing cube, another resembles a fairy-like woodl…
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More details on the suspicious death of an Iranian poet
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In the fourth episode "Lethal Dissent," an investigation by The World and "On Spec Podcast" into Iran's campaign of kidnappings and assassinations of critics abroad, Reporter Fariba Nawa goes to the city where the Iranian dissident poet Mohammad Shabani died. Nawa finds evidence that points towards his cause of his suspicious death.…
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In soccer-obsessed Argentina, baseball is rising thanks to immigrants
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Many young Venezuelans who settled in Argentina brought with them a passion for baseball, a sport in which Venezuela is a world powerhouse. The competition isn't quite up to Venezuelan levels, but it's getting there. The World's Tibisay Zea reports from Buenos Aires.By Tibisay Zea
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Midsummer, or the summer solstice, is a day of great celebration in many countries throughout the globe. For many people in northern Europe — in the Scandinavian countries and the Baltics — midsummer is one of the most beloved holidays. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports from Riga, the Latvian capital, about how people there are celebrating the longe…
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The discovery of a rare genetic mutation carried by members of a family in Colombia provides an unprecedented opportunity to learn how the body may naturally resist Alzheimer’s. Host Carol Hills speaks with neuropsychologist Yakeel Quiroz at Massachusetts General Hospital about new research published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine…
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