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Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Olympics approach, they face hard choices: take drugs to lower their natural testosterone levels, give up their sport entirely, or fight. To understand how we got here, we trace the surprising, 100-year history of sex te ...
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The Women Of Ill Repute

Maureen Holloway and Wendy Mesley

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Women of Ill Repute is a compliment. And not just for women! Wendy Mesley and Maureen Holloway have left CBC and CHFI to chat with sassy women about sex, family, politics, and media. Lots of secrets and no room for shame. Is it journalism or comedy? It’s both. Smart talk with tv and radio stars, comedians, authors, lawyers, politicos, restaurant icons and more. All of them brave, fierce and funny. Fun!
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Life Jolt — prison slang for a life sentence — examines the lives of women navigating Canada’s correctional system. Our team gained unprecedented access to the Grand Valley Institution prison — the federal pen for women in Ontario — for a full year. We followed women going into prison for the first time, spoke with lifers who have been there for years, and parolees as they left. Hosted by Rosemary Green, a former inmate herself, Life Jolt focuses on individual women’s stories and the realiti ...
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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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More than 80 women from around the world have accused the fast-fashion mogul Peter Nygard of rape, sexual assault and human trafficking in incidents across four decades and at least four countries. He denies it all, and claims his accusers are lying as part of a vast conspiracy. The Winnipegger had built a sprawling international retail empire over the past 50 years — but now, Nygard's professional achievements are being overshadowed by a sinister personal life, earning him the moniker, ‘Can ...
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Jessica is a professional certified coach who specializes in speaker and confidence coaching. She has been recognized for her professional expertise as a recipient of the 2021 Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation, Ace Burpees Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2019, Future Leaders of Manitoba for 2017, and CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40 for 2015. She has a TEDx talk called The Journey to a Woman’s Identity and her favorite place to connect with you is on Ins ...
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The Sports Council is a Washington-based show focused on sports in the Pacific Northwest. Along with host Jamie Council, listen to some of the more unique sports stories in the PNW. With a personality shaped by sports, and a professional background of traditional sports media, Jamie found that the stories she was most passionate about covering were the ones that might not otherwise be told of the good surrounding the greatness of the sports world. The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the ...
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The Pivot with Ken Evans

APEX Public Relations Inc.

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Looking to push the marketing envelope? Want to find new ways to evolve your brand? Or simply want to hear those best in market speak to communications? Tune in to one of Canada’s top marketing and communications podcasts with host Ken Evans as he speaks to innovators, brand guru’s, PR pros, and industry experts.
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Comments by Celebs

Comments By Celebs and Audacy

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From the viral Instagram account @CommentsByCelebs comes the much awaited Comments By Celebs Podcast. Emma Diamond & Julie Kramer, the creative minds behind the account and self-proclaimed celeb experts, talk all things pop culture. Having a hard time keeping up with your favorite stars? They’re here to keep you informed. On Monday, Emma and Julie do a general pop-culture breakdown of everything that transpired in the last week. They come prepared with the facts, timelines, and analytical di ...
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Having a baby overseas can be scary. We're here to help! In the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Jacquelyn Carman (CBC, CBI) and Certified Birth Doula Ruth Greene (CD, CBI), share their hard-won wisdom and insights gained from personal experience and combined decades of coming alongside women and international couples during the pre- peri- and post-natal periods of their childbearing journeys while living in the People's Republic of China. Join Jacquelyn, Rut ...
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The Motovation Podcast

Krissy Vann & Laurie Joy Kingwell

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Welcome to "The Motovation," the empowering podcast that uses motorcycles as a metaphor for life's journey. Join us on this exhilarating ride of personal growth and celebration of resilience. At "The Motovation," we embrace diversity and aim to motivate people from all walks of life. 🏍️ About "The Motovation" Podcast: Discover the inspiring stories of women who navigate the twists and turns of life with courage and determination. Our show is more than just motorcycles; it's about the deep bo ...
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Wild Women

Open Heart Surgery Theatre

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A spirited audio-fiction series focusing on the stories of subversive and obscure female artists from around the world and their art. Performed by Coleen MacPherson and Martha Ross, with special guest artists in each episode. The first episode focuses on Mexican-English painter, Leonora Carrington. Sound Design / Editing by Christopher Ross-Ewart. Music Score by Mitchell Akiyama. This podcast was made possible by Canada Council for the Arts / CBC Digital Originals Grant 2020.
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Perspective with Alison Smith

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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Perspective on CPAC examines world events that matter to Canadians. With dispatches from the field and expert analysis, our guests break down complex global issues and shed light on Canada’s role on the international stage. Alison Smith is one of Canada’s best known and respected broadcast journalists. As an anchor and reporter for more than three decades, she was a senior award-winning member of the CBC News team. She has reported from every Canadian province and territory and across the gl ...
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Exploring the past, present, and future of Canadian rowing athletes on their path to Tokyo 2020 - with a few meandering detours. Presented by Nicola Wealth. www.nicolawealth.com Your host, Adam Kreek, is an Executive Business Coach, author, and a two-time Olympian who won Gold as a member of the Men’s Eight at Beijing 2008. In this podcast, you’ll hear how the next generation of elite rowers evolved to who they are today, the challenges and excitements within their current training plan, and ...
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When cancer patients receive chemotherapy, they often lose their hair, and that can wreak havoc on physical and mental health. Cairo Gregory was just 15 when she got ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy meant she lost her long curly hair just when she started to love it. She struggled to find a suitable wig through the hospital. She says the healthcare sys…
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Isabel and Emma begin with a recap of what's been going on with Kyle & Mauricio - him spotted in Mykonos, her changing her Insta bio, and Kathy Hilton's comments on the matter. They then get into this week's mediocre episodes of both OC & Jersey - a little flag football action w Shannon and Alexis, and a pajama party in Jersey. Kathy Hilton at the …
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In 2009, South African sprinter Caster Semenya won gold at the World Championships. But instead of a celebration, she endured endless speculation about her body, her biology, and her gender. And soon, sports organizations would launch a new round of regulations, lead to multiple court cases, and require sporting organizations to justify their claim…
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Ep. 130 Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me How Hard This Is with Emmeline Guerrero - Photographer, Mentor, and Chaos Coordinator Welcome to an incredibly raw and inspiring episode of The Confidence and Communication Podcast! Today, we're joined by the phenomenal Emmeline Guerrero, a talented photographer, dedicated mentor, and self-identified chaos coordina…
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There’s not too much going on in the pop culture world this week, so expect a lot of hypothetical situations & tangents. Topics include: Mauricio & Nikita Kahn kissing at the Mykonos airport, Kylie & Timothée in France, JLo’s Bridgerton themed birthday, the rise of Glen Powell, and Channing Tatum’s comments about Zoe Kravitz. Tangents include: Kris…
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Otis Day uses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in his work with Halifax-area schools. It's taken him from the classroom teaching a few dozen students, to being in charge of equity for 60,000 students for the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. And this past weekend, it took him to the United Nations, where he was on a panel with human r…
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Send us a Text Message. Heartbreak can feel like an emotional wrecking ball, shattering our sense of self and stability. People often experience intense sadness, anger, confusion, and a deep sense of loss. It's a time when vulnerability is crucial, allowing us to process and heal. On this episode Krissy Vann shares the unfiltered story of her 21-ye…
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We meet Kenyan sprinter Maximila Imali, who—like Christine—has been sidelined by DSD policies. She makes a different choice from Christine: to fight the regulations in court. And we learn about an earlier fight, when scientists, athletes, and journalists spent thirty years trying to end an earlier version of sex testing. For early access to Tested …
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Signal Gold is applying for permission from the federal government to dump effluent from two proposed open-pit mines near Goldboro into seven waterways that currently are habitat for several species of fish. To off-set the damage, they're proposing to rehabilitate five other waterways. Hear why some groups say that's not good enough.…
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Emma and Isabel start by recapping episode 2 of RHOC - picking up with Alexis and Shannon, plus getting into the Gina and Jen of it all. They then debrief what's going on in Jersey with the continuing dynamics shifting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your …
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We go back to the beginnings of women’s inclusion in elite sports. It turns out that men had an odd variety of concerns about women athletes. Some doubted these athletes were even women at all. And that skepticism resulted in the first sex testing policies. For early access to Tested episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's Stories channe…
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We've been talking about last week's deadly flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley, and how our province needs a more robust emergency alert system for extreme weather events. We connect with a hydrologist at the United States' National Weather Service to find out how they predict and alert the public about flash floods.…
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I always wanted a life where I could make more money and work less. Coming from a society that set me up for the rat race, plus growing up in poverty, made that feel like a ridiculous desire. How dare I! But I never gave up. Today, I work a couple of days a week, or a few hours a day, and I’m making more money than I ever have. Plus, I feel safe, l…
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Emma & Julie begin with an update on the Brooke Schofield/Clinton Kane saga, after he responded to her 14+ part TikTok series with a 20+ part TikTok series of his own. A lot of content to dissect. Next, Hollywood at the Ambani wedding, and JLo and Ben officially listing their $68 million dollar house. They end with a breakdown of the Madeline Argy/…
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