Best Kevin Caners Podcasts (2024)

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8 - Amy Goodman 1:23:47

9y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Throughout her reporting career, Amy Goodman has distinguished herself as one of the most outspoken and principled journalists in the country. Not only that, as the host and driving force behind the daily current affairs program Democracy Now! she helped create a worldwide movement in independent media, and a show that now airs on over 1300 station…

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Ben Lerner - 10:04, A Novel on the Very Edge of Fiction 1:00:05

9y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

An interview with poet and award-winning novelist Ben Lerner about his gripping new book 10:04. On anxiety for the future, the importance of imagination, and why the line between fiction and reality is blurrier than we might suppose.

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7 - Alex Blumberg 1:20:54

9y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

For over 15 years Alex Blumberg was a producer at This American Life, where he gained acclaim for producing superb and timely investigative pieces like The Giant Pool of Money, and When Patents Attack. But since August he's found himself in a decidedly new role, as the CEO of a startup podcasting company called Gimlet media. And through a bit of lu…

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6 - Peter Sagal 1:09:48

9y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

NPR isn't necessarily known for comedy, but one program in particular - Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - definitely breaks that mould. This week we speak with Wait Wait's funny and charming host Peter Sagal about his unlikely beginnings in public radio, the role of comedy in politics, and about being a subversive overachiever from early on.…

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5 - Ira Glass (2/2) 58:11

9y ago58:11

58:11

Part two of our wide-ranging interview with Ira Glass. In this second half of the conversation, Kevin speaks with Ira about anxiety, climate change, the role of storytelling in the wider world, and how it feels to look back on almost 20 years of This American Life.

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4 - Ira Glass (1/2) 54:41

9+ y ago54:41

54:41

The first in our two part wide-ranging interview with Ira Glass, the host and creator of This American Life. In this portion we discuss with Ira his beginnings in radio, disappointing his parents, the slow process it took to find his voice, and the philosophy he has towards storytelling.

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Noam Chomsky talks Climate Change & His Message to the Future 25:11

9+ y ago25:11

25:11

A new interview with world-renowned intellectual Noam Chomsky. In this conversation Chomsky reflects on the challenge to humanity posed by climate change, what ordinary citizens can do to combat it, and shares some of the lessons he's gleaned from his life including what his advice would be for present and future generations concerned about the fat…

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3 - Robert Krulwich 1:09:43

9+ y ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Robert Krulwich is best known these days as the co-host of WNYC's Radiolab, but his career in journalism stretches back decades. From the heady early days of NPR to reporting for CBS and ABC News, Krulwich has broken ground and throughout his career proved a truly distinctive voice in the journalistic landscape. He's also picked up some rather incr…

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2 - Jad Abumrad 1:14:29

9+ y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Jad Abumrad is the creator and co-host of WNYC's Radiolab, which is consistently one of the most popular podcasts in the world. We speak to Jad about his upbringing in Tennessee, the story behind the birth of Radiolab, as well as the ups and many downs he experienced along the way.

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1 - Brooke Gladstone 1:05:35

9+ y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Brooke Gladstone is the co-host of WNYC's award-winning program On The Media. We talk about her beginnings in journalism, the time she spent reporting overseas as a radio correspondent from Moscow, and her thoughts on the ever evolving media landscape.

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Michael Crummey, Exploring A Changing Way of Life in Newfoundland 57:21

9+ y ago57:21

57:21

Award-winning Canadian author Michael Crummey has just come out with his latest novel 'Sweetland' which tells the story of one man's response to the resettlement of his small struggling Newfoundland community. What results is a fascinating meditation on death, resilience, and a way of life that is rapidly disappearing. In this wide-ranging conversa…

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David Carr: on Journalism, Addiction, and the Changing Media Landscape 58:13

9+ y ago58:13

58:13

New York Times columnist David Carr has become one of the most insightful reporters of what is happening within the world of media and journalism today. From Glenn Greenwald and the NSA revelations, to the struggles of mid-size newspapers, to his own turbulent past with addiction, our wide-ranging conversation with David Carr.…

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Brian Goldman 1:11:21

9+ y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

A conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman, the host of CBC Radio One's White Coat, Black Art about his beginnings in medicine, his path into becoming one Canada's best known health journalists, and his thoughts on some of the primary issues within the medical profession today.

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Linden MacIntyre Rebroadcast 1:14:23

10y ago1:14:23

1:14:23

A look back on our wide-ranging interview with Linden MacIntyre, who in May announced his plans to retire from the CBC and The Fifth Estate in order to spare the program from worse impacts as a result of the funding cuts. We speak about his beginnings as a reporter, the challenges facing journalism, and discuss what he describes as the Harper gover…

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Paul Kennedy 1:01:42

10y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

IDEAS is one of the most renowned and long-running programs in the history of CBC Radio. Through documentary storytelling it explores topics as diverse as philosophy, history, culture, and politics to science. Since 1999 the program has been hosted by Paul Kennedy. We sat down with Paul to speak about his unlikely beginnings with the CBC, the chang…

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Jeffrey Dvorkin - What CBC can learn from NPR 1:00:35

10y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Jeffrey Dvorkin has spent most of his professional life in the world of broadcasting and has held senior level positions at both NPR and the CBC. We speak about the challenges facing public broadcasting, and how the CBC could potentially be re-imagined based on the successes of National Public Radio in America.…

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Sook-Yin Lee 1:10:04

10y ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Our conversation with storyteller, CBC broadcaster, and all around Canadian renaissance woman, Sook-Yin Lee

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Matt Galloway 57:10

10y ago57:10

57:10

As the host of Metro Morning, the local CBC Radio Toronto morning show, it is Matt Galloway's task to reflect life in Canada's biggest city, and be Torontonians-guide to the politics, culture, and going-ons of the day. We speak about his beginnings in radio, the city he loves, and the idea of radio as community building.…

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Mark Starowicz 1:12:38

10+ y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Mark Starowicz has been the brains behind some of the most legendary CBC news programs of the past few decades, including As It Happens, Sunday Morning, and The Journal. We look back to the reasons why the CBC was first founded, and discuss the state that public broadcasting currently finds itself in.…

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Fred Penner 1:14:13

10+ y ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Fred Penner, the renowned Canadian children’s performer and beloved television personality behind Fred Penner's place on CBC, speaks about his life growing up in Winnipeg, the TV show that endeared him to a generation, and his belief in the transformative power of music.

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Nora Young 1:05:57

10+ y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

As the host and creator of the CBC Radio program Spark, Nora Young has been our guide to examining technology's impact on culture and society - and the curiosities of navigating life in the 21st century. Now we speak to Canada's technological thinker about her life in journalism, the creation of Spark, and some of the still unanswered questions abo…

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Rich Terfry 1:36:48

10+ y ago1:36:48

1:36:48

As the host of Drive on CBC Radio 2, Rich Terfry is known to Canadians not only for his work as a CBC broadcaster, but also for being the talented hip-hop artist known as Buck 65. In this conversation we speak about the rather unusual experinces he had growing up in small town Nova Scotia, his pursuit of baseball, his beginnings in music, and the u…

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Jonathan Goldstein 1:12:24

10+ y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Jonathan Goldstein's Wiretap is one of the most intriguing programs on all of CBC Radio. It combines fiction with reality, humour with philosophic musings, and phone conversations with monologue reflections. But above all, each Wiretap episode is a fascinating thirty minute meditation into life and its absurdities, and a glimpse into the thought-fi…

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Wade Rowland, Author of 'Saving the CBC' 1:07:31

10+ y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Wade Rowland is an author, journalist, and university professor who has written a book called Saving the CBC: Balancing Profit and Public Service. We talk about the CBC's uncertain future, how it has gone astray, and what can be done - if Canadians mobilize - to create a healthy and sustainable CBC that can once again play an invaluable role in the…

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Chris Boyce 1:11:57

10+ y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

As Executive Director of Radio & Audio at CBC, Chris Boyce oversees the content and programming that Canadians hear on CBC Radio from coast to coast. We talk about the successes and challenges currently facing CBC radio, the impact of the recent budget cuts, as well as the difficult decision to introduce ads on CBC Radio 2.…

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Rick Mercer 46:41

10+ y ago46:41

46:41

Rick Mercer has become beloved by Canadians across the country for his quick wit, adventurous outings, and refreshingly honest and biting take on our political system. From 22 Minutes to the Rick Mercer Report, we talk to Canada's best known funny man about his life growing up in Newfoundland, the importance of satire, and his career poking fun at …

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Eleanor Wachtel 59:00

10+ y ago59:00

59:00

Eleanor Wachtel is the host of Writers & Company on CBC Radio One and is considered by many to be one of the finest interviewers in broadcasting. In her over two decades on the air, she has had in-depth conversations with the likes of Alice Munro, Susan Sontag, George Saunders and Jane Goodall. We speak to Eleanor about her childhood growing up in …

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Michael Enright 59:57

10+ y ago59:57

59:57

Michael Enright has been the host of CBC Radio's The Sunday Edition since 2000, and is one of the most renowned names in Canadian broadcasting. From young newspaper reporter to host of As It Happens, we speak to Enright about his life and career in print and radio.

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The Public - Alexander Maksik, 'A Marker to Measure Drift' 56:00

10+ y ago56:00

56:00

Author Alexander Maksik has recently released his second novel called A Marker to Measure Drift. It tells the story of Jacqueline, a young liberian woman who has fled the civil war engulfing her country, and is now haunted by the memory of the trauma in her recent past. Alexander Maksik has written for publications including Harper's, The New York …

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George Stroumboulopoulos 1:04:38

10+ y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

George Stroumboulopoulos first came to the CBC in 2005 with The Hour, and in the time that has elapsed since then he's interviewed everyone from Will Ferrell to Noam Chomsky - not to mention virtually every well-known Canadian icon one can think of. We turn the tables on the man with the big red chairs and the impressively long name, and learn abou…

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Anna Maria Tremonti 1:07:36

10+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Each weekday morning for 90 minutes, CBC Radio's The Current delves into the politics, issues and debates of the day. It is one of the most influential current affairs programs in Canadian society, and it has been hosted by Anna Maria Tremonti since it launched in 2002. In this interview Anna Maria reflects on the memorable moments she's had in her…

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Jian Ghomeshi 36:08

10+ y ago36:08

36:08

In the years since it launched in 2006 as CBC Radio's flagship arts and culture program, Q has become one of the most successful and most-listened-to radio programs in Canada. And as the host and co-creator, much of the show's success goes to Jian Ghomeshi, who has won over legions of listeners and fans with his insightful interviewing style, engag…

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Peter Mansbridge 45:16

10+ y ago45:16

45:16

As the anchor of CBC's The National for over 25 years, Peter Mansbridge has been guiding Canadians through the events, news items and issues of the day. In this interview the veteran news broadcaster speaks about his childhood in Ottawa, his unlikely beginnings with the CBC, and the one interview he would still most like to do.…

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Carol Off 59:49

10+ y ago59:49

59:49

With a 45 year history and close to a million listeners, As It Happens is one of the longest running and arguably most important radio programs in Canada. It has been hosted by some of Canada's most distinquished broadcast journalists from Barbara Frum to Michael Enright, and most recently, Carol Off. In this interview Carol speaks about her beginn…

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Linden MacIntyre 1:13:32

10+ y ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Linden MacIntyre, A co-host of CBC TV's The Fifth Estate, has had a distinguished career as a reporter, and is considered by many to be one of Canada's best investigative journalists. In this interview he reflects on his life and career, from growing up in rural Cape Breton and his years as a newspaper reporter, to his time covering stories oversea…

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Brent Bambury 59:06

10+ y ago59:06

59:06

The host of CBC Radio's Day 6, Brent Bambury's career in broadcasting is one that has truly run the gamut. From hosting the underground music program Brave New Waves, to being a local sportscaster, Brent has done it all. In this interview Brent speaks about his remarkably varied career in radio and TV, and the eclectic interests and strong sense of…

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The Public - David Suzuki, A Life Spent Communicating Science 58:23

10+ y ago58:23

58:23

David Suzuki is not only one of Canada's best known environmentalists and scientists, he is also one of this country's most distinguished broadcasters. The longtime host of The Nature Of Things speaks about his life, his early days as a scientist, the importance of public broadcasting, and why communicating science to the general public is so essen…

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Stuart McLean (Extended) 1:22:25

10+ y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Our extended conversation with Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Cafe

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Stuart McLean 58:53

10+ y ago58:53

58:53

Stuart McLean has been a familiar voice on the Canadian airwaves for decades. This celebrated broadcaster and storyteller behind The Vinyl Cafe shares insights into his life and career - from his days growing up in Montreal and his struggles with school, to making the leap into storytelling, and his passionate belief in the Canadian experiment.…

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Bob McDonald 59:01

10+ y ago59:01

59:01

As the host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks, Bob McDonald has been our guide into the quirky, strange, and unbelievable world of scientific research and discovery. The long time broadcaster speaks about the remarkable journey he followed in becoming a science journalist, his philosophy into the importance of science, and the wonder with which he s…

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Adrienne Arsenault 58:59

10+ y ago58:59

58:59

As a longtime correspondent for CBC's The National, Adrienne Arsenault has reported on some of the most critical stories and events not only from across Canada, but around the world as well. In this conversation she sheds light on her beginnings as a journalist, how she has been impacted by her reporting abroad, and the unique oddities in lifestyle…

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David Suzuki 58:55

10+ y ago58:55

58:55

David Suzuki is not only one of Canada's best known environmentalists and scientists, he is also one of this country's most distinguished broadcasters. The longtime host of The Nature of Things speaks about his life, his early days as a scientist, the importance of public broadcasting, and why communicating science to the general public is so essen…

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Grant Lawrence 58:53

10+ y ago58:53

58:53

CBC Radio 3 host and storyteller Grant Lawrence knows the music industry inside out, having toured with his band the Smugglers for almost two decades before coming to the CBC. Grant shares stories from his touring days, his awkward teenage years when he was tormented by bullies, and what sparked his love for music and storytelling.…

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Shelagh Rogers 59:15

10+ y ago59:15

59:15

From Morningside to The Next Chapter, Shelagh Rogers has been a familiar companion to CBC listeners for decades. In this interview, Shelagh speaks about her childhood growing up in Ottawa, her beginnings in radio at Queen's University, the first time she met Peter Gzowski, and her decades long battle with depression.…

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The Public - Ralph Nader, Life as an Outspoken Citizen 38:34

10+ y ago38:34

38:34

This week a conversation with renowned progressive political icon Ralph Nader. In the interview Nader reflects on the four decades he's spent working as a consumer advocate and outspoken public figure, the current state of American democracy (including why things were better under Nixon than they are under Obama), and speaks to the challenges facin…

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The Public - Filmmaker Alan Zweig reflects on the art of living in '15 Reasons To Live' 44:49

10+ y ago44:49

44:49

This week, a conversation with Toronto Filmmaker Alan Zweig about his new documentary 15 Reasons To Live, in which through fifteen separate chapters and personal portraits he reflects on the various facets of the human experience that make life worth living, from Love and Work to Humour and Friendship. A touching meditation on the art of living, an…

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The Public - Finding brotherly love on tour with The National in "Mistaken For Strangers" 1:00:41

11y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

In 2010, indie rockers The National are about to embark on their biggest international tour yet when lead singer Matt Berninger invites his younger at times floundering brother Tom along to be part of the tour crew. Tom agrees, and brings his camera with him to document the journey. What follows is anything but smooth sailing. From Tom's highs to l…

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The Public - Filmmaker Cullen Hoback, With Online Privacy 'Terms And Conditions May Apply' 47:40

11y ago47:40

47:40

We have all clicked agree to lengthy "Terms and Conditions" documents in order to use of everything from iTunes to Facebook and Gmail. But exacty what does it say in these documents? And what does it mean for our right to privacy and the use of our data? Now the new documentary film 'Terms And Conditions May Apply' takes a look at these questions, …

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The Public - Humorist David Sedaris 39:44

11y ago39:44

39:44

A conversation with humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris on writing, his public/private persona, and finding humour in the painful. His latest collection of essays is called "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls."

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The Public - Documentary Films - Tiny: A Story About Living Small & Caucus 1:00:41

11y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

This week a look at two new documentary films 1) Tiny: A story about living small, examines the new trend of people opting to downsize and live in extremely tiny houses and 2) Caucus, is a behind-the-scenes look back at the 2012 republican primary battle in Iowa

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