Best CBC News World Report Podcasts (2024)

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Trump urges unity after assassination attempt 14:28

4h ago14:28

14:28

Former US President Donald Trump is “safe” after a suspected assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally – and True North was on the ground. Plus, an all-ages nude swimming club in the Toronto area changes its rules after social media outrage. And Pierre Poilievre vows to close drug injection sites near schools and playgrounds. Tune into the Dail…

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Monday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

6h ago10:08

10:08

Florida judge dismisses classified document case against Donald Trump. Indigenous leaders attend annual Premiers' meeting with a request to be treated as equals. Investigation into claims Canada's first accessibility commissioner created a toxic work environment is complete, but report being kept private.…

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Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

1d ago10:08

10:08

Donald Trump emerged safe after what appeared to be an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, sustaining a minor injury while the suspect and one attendee tragically lost their lives. A fire ban is now in effect across Newfoundland and Labrador following a rapid expansion of a blaze near Labrador City, forcing nearly 10,000 people to evacua…

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Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

2d ago10:08

10:08

The Gaza-run health authority says more than 70 people have been killed in a strike on Khan Younis. An evacuation order has been issued for the entire town of Labrador City. Canada faces Uruguay for third place at Copa America.

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Friday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

3d ago10:08

10:08

This morning, all eyes are on Washington as President Joe Biden faces scrutiny over his health and prospects for re-election amid tough questioning from both the media and fellow Democrats. Saskatchewan fights Ottawa in court over $56 million in unpaid carbon tax, seeking to stop federal collection efforts. Celebrities flock to Mumbai for the lavis…

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Trudeau commits to NATO defence target – in 2032 15:02

1d ago15:02

15:02

It will take Canada over seven years to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP defence spending target. Plus, New Brunswick RCMP has arrested an Indian man for allegedly groping 12 people, including minors, at a waterpark. And authorities have arrested a federal consultant for the Liberal government over allegations of fraud. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin D…

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Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

4d ago10:08

10:08

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre address the Assembly of First Nations, in person, for the first time. A wildfire evacuation order has been issued for a community in central British Columbia. In PEI's potato fields, finding workers to scan plants for viruses is tough, but a new AI-powered robot may offer a high-tech solution.…

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Trudeau’s “intersectional feminist” approach in Middle East 14:51

2d ago14:51

14:51

Although Lebanon’s Sharia-based penal code criminalizes sodomy and same-sex relations, the Middle Eastern country supposedly benefits from the Canadian mission’s “intersectional feminist” approach to foreign policy. Plus, the Quebec RCMP are asking the public to help investigate foreign interference by China. And Canadians overwhelmingly think that…

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Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

5d ago10:08

10:08

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre shares his vision for the Canadian Armed Forces. Assembly of First Nations making plans to reform Child Welfare but still don't know how much money they will get from the federal government. Alberta is reversing its ban on hunting grizzly bears.

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More bonuses for CBC execs 12:15

3d ago12:15

12:15

The CBC quietly approved another round of bonuses for its executives and non-unionized staff, despite recent layoffs and struggling viewership. Plus, a recent report by the federal budget watchdog revealed that Canada will miss its NATO spending requirement by even more than the Liberals projected in the latest budget. And Canadians remain proud of…

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KFC restaurants in Ontario are now Muslim-friendly 15:24

4d ago15:24

15:24

Ontario KFC restaurants are now Muslim-friendly with halal chicken and the removal of pork products from the menu. Plus, a Conservative MP is blasting “woke censors” for erasing a Heritage Minute featuring John A. Macdonald. And a Bloc Quebecois MP with Canadian and French citizenships boasted about voting in the French legislative elections and sa…

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Canada has highest household debt in the world 17:14

5d ago17:14

17:14

A group of British Columbia youth advocates are aiming to open a tuition-free independent school by September 2025. Plus, newcomers are considering relocating provinces and even leaving Canada due to rising housing costs, according to a new survey. And Canada has the third-highest household debt in the world, trailing only Switzerland and Australia…

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Sir John A Macdonald Heritage Minute quietly deleted 17:53

8d ago17:53

17:53

Historica Canada quietly deleted a sympathetic portrayal of Sir John A. Macdonald from its official YouTube page, citing “feedback from educators” on the first Canadian prime minister’s “controversial” legacy. To nobody’s surprise, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has replaced outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre with a key mover involved i…

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More Canadians are warming up to Donald Trump 13:05

9d ago13:05

13:05

A Sikh organization implicated in former defence minister Harjit Sajjan’s order to evacuate Sikhs from Afghanistan during the retreat from Kabul had donated several thousands of dollars to Sajjan in the form of political contributions. A new poll indicates that former US president Donald Trump has growing support in Canada, especially among young C…

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RCMP report warns more Canadian women are becoming "far-right" 16:01

10d ago16:01

16:01

An RCMP warning about citizen movements threatening democracy takes note that women in particular are being drawn to the “far-right.” Toronto police say no charges were laid for public nudity at this weekend’s Pride parade as making arrests wouldn’t serve anyone’s interests. And Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ambitious promise to build nearly four…

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Canadians believe country is “broken” 14:05

14d ago14:05

14:05

A recent poll revealed that majority of Canadians believe the country is “broken” ahead of Canada Day. Plus, a petition wants to prevent Ontario Catholic schools from flying Pride flags indoors. And former defence minister Harjit Sajjan accused the media of racism over reports he prioritized Afghan Sikh rescues over Canadian citizens. Tune into The…

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Liberals divided on illegal immigration 18:37

18d ago18:37

18:37

The Liberal government faces internal division on whether Ottawa should give amnesty to immigrants who remain in Canada illegally. Plus, an Ontario MPP publicly apologized for having a virtual meeting with British activist Tommy Robinson after he was arrested by the Calgary police. And there’s one political leader in Canada who is less popular than…

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Conservative MP wants to target church arsonists 19:01

19d ago19:01

19:01

Conservative MP Marc Dalton introduced a private member’s bill to amend the Criminal Code to include specific arson offences targeting places of worship. He is also seeking a new offence for causing a wildfire. Plus, Jewish voters overwhelmingly supported the Conservative in Toronto—St. Paul’s byelection, according to a new poll. And police have sh…

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Tommy Robinson arrested in Calgary 13:17

20d ago13:17

13:17

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was arrested in Calgary moments after delivering a speech on censorship and government overreach. Plus, a recently updated animal-human influenza pandemic agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. lists vaccine mandates, border measures and travel restrictions as part of its mandate. And the head at…

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Conservatives pull off remarkable upset in Toronto byelection 19:17

21d ago19:17

19:17

In a remarkable upset for a traditionally Liberal stronghold, Conservative candidate Don Stewart has won the federal byelection for Toronto–St. Paul’s. Plus, 70% of young Canadians believe immigrants should share Canadian values. And a Liberal MP apologized for forgetting P.E.I. and Yukon in his Canada Day colouring map, which was mailed to his con…

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Poilievre commits to “much lower” immigration 14:08

22d ago14:08

14:08

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a French media outlet that immigration numbers will be “much lower” if he becomes prime minister. Plus, former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi wins the Alberta NDP leadership contest in a landslide. And a Liberal stronghold in downtown Toronto is under threat as voters head to the polls for a by-election in St-…

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“Tree Equity?” 15:29

25d ago15:29

15:29

Should the federal government maintain its pace of international student visa approvals following the recent cut, it might surpass its goal to reduce the number of permits significantly. Plus, in the latest push to make everything woke, the City of Ottawa wants to implement race-based tree planting to achieve what it calls “Tree Equity.” And despit…

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Canada’s population continues to grow, driven by immigration 16:29

26d ago16:29

16:29

Canada surpassed 41 million people in the first quarter of 2024 as the country continues to experience rapid growth driven almost exclusively by international migration. Plus, the Trudeau government underestimated the cost of electric vehicle subsidies by $6.3 billion. And dozens of Canadian university professors have signed a letter to Parliament …

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RCMP surprised hate groups becoming increasingly racially diverse 16:07

27d ago16:07

16:07

A True North exclusive reveals the RCMP is surprised that hate groups in Canada are recruiting racialized people and becoming increasingly ethnically diverse. Plus, Canadian legislators entertained the leader of an international “anti-hate” activist organization that X CEO Elon Musk blamed for a $100 million loss in advertising revenue after he too…

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Is Canada naive about global threats? 14:54

28d ago14:54

14:54

A group of activists assembled in Victoria, B.C. called for city council to cancel an upcoming freedom-focused conference. Plus, Canada’s top general says Canadians should stop being “naive” about global threats. And Alberta plans to challenge yet another federal government initiative. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dszurdzsa and Noah Jarvis…

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Another broken promise by Trudeau? 13:04

29d ago13:04

13:04

Pro-Hamas McGill encampment organizers will be running a “revolutionary” summer camp for youth that will include a lesson on “Islamic resistance.” Plus, it will cost over $750 billion for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fulfill his pledge to build four million new homes by 2031. Is Trudeau’s housing pledge yet another broken promise? And nearly 20…

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Conservatives release scathing attack ad targeting Trudeau 12:52

1M ago12:52

12:52

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Italy for meetings with G7 leaders, shadowed by declining approval ratings at home and a resurgent right wing across Europe. Plus, if British Columbia and other Western provinces want a slice of the federal immigration funding pie, they need to take in even more asylum seekers. And Canadians who tuned into t…

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Canadians continue to tune out CBC 21:55

1M ago21:55

21:55

Independent media outlets are capturing an increasing share of the Canadian news landscape while the legacy media falters as the primary news source for Canadians. Plus, after weeks of speculation, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid down his opposition to the Liberals’ capital gains tax hike. And the Trudeau government plans to invest $110 m…

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Do Liberals care about burned churches? 13:33

1M ago13:33

13:33

A day after a historic church in Toronto burnt down, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani lambasted the NDP and Liberals for being unable to condemn church burnings unanimously in February. Plus, Vancouver’s equity committee wants Mayor Ken Sim, who is a second-generation immigrant born to parents from Hong Kong, to account for his colonial and settler roo…

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Another church burns down in Canada 18:04

1M ago18:04

18:04

A historic Toronto church containing Group of Seven artwork burnt down on Sunday evening. Plus, a Syrian refugee who murdered and raped a Burnaby teen is handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole for 25 years. And the Liberals will support a motion to have the foreign interference commissioner investigate former and current politicia…

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Elections BC tells students not to call Emergencies Act “unprecedented” 15:34

1M ago15:34

15:34

A True North exclusive reveals Elections BC has been telling students not to call the use of the Emergencies Act as “unprecedented” in a disinformation guide. Plus, a Conservative motion compelling the CBC to show the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup playoff games fails thanks to the Liberals, NDP and Bloc. And Canadian Journalism Collective wins contro…

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Legacy media outlets were on China’s payroll 16:22

1M ago16:22

16:22

Select Canadian media executives and journalists were accused of being on China’s payroll by a shocking new report on foreign interference. Plus, federal public health authorities didn’t know if COVID-19 vaccines would prevent transmission despite imposing sweeping vaccine mandates on Canadians regardless. And Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal is tr…

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Cancer Society succumbs to trans ideology 13:50

1M ago13:50

13:50

A True North exclusive reveals how on a web page dedicated to cervical cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society apologized for referring to the cervix by its technical name rather than euphemisms such as “front hole.” Plus, the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for first time since 2020. And the CRTC’s new streaming tax sparks backlash from taxpayers a…

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Which MPs worked on behalf of a foreign state? 14:45

1M ago14:45

14:45

A shocking new parliamentary report warned that some elected Canadian officials are knowingly assisting foreign state actors engaging in political interference, most notably working on behalf of China and India. Plus, economists predict Canada could boost its GDP by over $500 billion if it digs into its critical mineral reserves. And one Conservati…

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Peterson slams Trudeau gov’s “Pride Season” 24:47

1M ago24:47

24:47

It’s “Pride Season,” according to the Trudeau government – and Dr. Jordan Peterson has already had enough. Plus, Canadians from across the country shared their outrage at the CBC for not showing hockey playoff games featuring Canadian teams. And another BC United MLA has defected to the BC Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Trudeau’s “housing design catalogue” gets roasted 16:45

1M ago16:45

16:45

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was mocked for his announcement of a “housing design catalogue” when asked what his government was doing to fix Canada’s housing crisis. Plus, Pierre Poilievre vows to reverse all of the Trudeau government’s laws attacking legal gun owners. And NDP, Green MPs and a Trudeau-appointed senator want to change the voting ag…

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Legacy media falsely claimed 215 graves were found at Kamloops residential school 15:34

2M ago15:34

15:34

The World Health Organization failed to draft a treaty to drive the global response to a potential future pandemic, but that doesn’t mean it won’t try again. A legacy media outlet quietly erased the fact that it falsely reported 215 graves were uncovered at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Two men have been charged in a hu…

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BC Conservative candidate stands by anti-Pride comments 17:22

2M ago17:22

17:22

BC Conservative candidate Damon Scrase resigned from his bid to run for the party after the legacy media resurfaced past tweets denouncing some elements of Pride parades. Plus, former MP Costas Menegakis snags the Conservative nomination in a hotly-contested GTA riding. And more Ontario school boards are taking big tech giants to court over the eff…

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Trudeau wants to bring in more Palestinian refugees 13:06

2M ago13:06

13:06

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said he had banned a sex education group from presenting at high schools in his province after concerned parents sent him photos of “clearly inappropriate material” being shown at the presentations. Plus, the Liberals want Canada to take in five times as many Palestinian refugees as originally promised. And a $3.6…

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What is the CBC trying to hide? 16:13

2M ago16:13

16:13

A taxpayers group is holding the CBC’s heels to the fire after the state broadcaster refused to release records of how much money its senior executives made in bonuses. Plus, nearly a quarter of Ontario students over 12 have reported recreational opioid use. And Canada is outpacing other Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development nation…

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Canadians don’t want electric vehicles 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Despite countless billion-dollar handouts from the government for the electric vehicle transition, sales continue to drop. And a second Conservative nomination candidate is alleging irregularities in a GTA nomination race after the party disqualified her over a rule violation. Plus, StatsCan reveals international students studying in Canada are lik…

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Liberals loosen Canadian citizenship rules 15:04

2M ago15:04

15:04

The Liberals will extend Canadian citizenship to any child born to Canadian parents who have resided in Canada for at least three years. Plus, Canadians are concerned that the capital gains tax hike announced in the last budget will negatively affect access to healthcare. And MPs who have recently travelled to China will have some explaining to do …

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Has Meta won the Online News Act battle? 17:40

2M ago17:40

17:40

Meta may have won out in its battle against the Trudeau government’s Online News Act, according to a new study by the Media Ecosystem Observatory. Plus, convicted terrorist Omar Khadr’s appeal to drop war crime convictions and reverse a guilty plea for crimes he committed when he was 15 years old was shot down by the U.S. Supreme Court. And instanc…

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Taxpayers on hook for $30 million on DEI initiatives 11:16

2M ago11:16

11:16

A True North exclusive reveals Canadian taxpayers have been billed over $30 million to enrich diversity, equity and inclusion consultants across all federal departments since 2019. Plus, the Conservatives hope to rally the NDP to remove House Speaker Greg Fergus and trigger a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons. And hospitals are struggling…

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Is it safe to be Jewish in Canada anymore? 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

The Jewish community in Toronto rallied around a young student who felt too unsafe to walk to school. Plus, an immigration lawyer warns Canada that taking in Gazan refugees presents “serious security risks.” And a new study reveals Canada is heading for a prolonged decline in living standards. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isa…

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Secret transfer of a notorious murderer 16:05

2M ago16:05

16:05

In the days leading up to murderer Luka Magnotta’s transfer to a medium-security prison, Correctional Services Canada told staff not to notify the public of the move. Plus, the BC Conservatives have downplayed media speculation that there could be a merger with BC United after the latter’s leader hinted at working together to defeat the ruling NDP.…

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Anti-Israel students now want free tuition 16:38

2M ago16:38

16:38

Alberta joins large chorus of critics calling for the federal Liberals to cancel its proposed capital gains tax hike. Plus, anti-Israel students in Nova Scotia are escalating their demands, now requesting free tuition, housing and a review of Judaism courses. And Pierre Poilievre proposes a bill to protect staff and patients from harm caused by ill…

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Ontario Morning Podcast- Thursday May 16, 2024 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

The first ever Apple Tree Symposium - Indigenous Identity Fraud - Compensation for Migrant Workers - Local Cheesemonger competes at National level

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Taxpayers paying hundreds a day for illegal border crossers 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

New documents reveal that asylum claimants who are crossing illegally into Canada are cashing in on hefty daily stipends at the expense of taxpayers. Plus, proposed changes to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act will see repeat auto thieves having their licences revoked for life, in an attempt to quash the auto theft crisis. And at a free speech event ho…

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Ontario Morning Podcast- Wednesday May 15, 2024 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

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