Best CBC Memorial Podcasts (2025)

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Sonic Heritage feature, CBC radio, 21 April 2025 5:09

1d ago5:09

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A feature on CBC, Canadian national radio, broadcast on 21 April 2025 about the Sonic Heritage project. Features an interview with Cities and Memory founder Stuart Fowkes, and several field recordings from the project.By Cities and Memory

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Rocket debris warning in NL's offshore + Why the only wharf in Torbay is closed + Why lobster is so essential to some harvesters 21:11

3h ago21:11

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Hilding Neilson, an assistant professor of physics and physical oceanography, talks about the debris warning due to the Atlas V rocket launch + Ian Gosse of the Torbay Harbour Authority on why Tapper's Cove is now off-limits + Brad House of Port Saunders talks about the opening of lobster season

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Anjulie’s pop star dream had to die so she could start again 25:38

1h ago25:38

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About a decade ago, Anjulie had huge success writing catchy pop songs that were all over Canadian radio and MuchMusic. She won a Juno Award, she was writing songs for the likes of Lady Gaga and Kelly Clarkson, and there was a bidding war between some of the biggest labels in the world who were desperate to sign her. But then, at the height of her s…

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Laura Reznek turned to music to process a family tragedy 16:44

1h ago16:44

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Laura Reznek is a British Columbia-born musician and singer-songwriter who’s just released her new album, “The Sewing Room.” She made the record to help her process a family tragedy: her father’s death by suicide. Laura joins Tom Power to set up her song “Endeavours,” which explores her experience with grief.…

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Paris jazz club 3:09

12h ago3:09

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"The composition is made samples cut from the original field recording, with a little additions, looped and rearranged. It finishes with a nod to a Paris Jazz great." Jazz show at Le Baiser Salé, Paris reimagined by Simon Woods.By Cities and Memory

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Up close and personal in the Paris jazz scene 8:09

12h ago8:09

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A lively jazz sextet led by Michel Zenino recorded at the tiny, intimate Paris jazz club Le Baiser Salé. Michel Zenion Zewoaï: Michel Zenino - contrebass Leo Montana - piano Christophe Monniot - alto saxophone Jeff Boudreaux - drums Manu Codija - guitar Adriano Tenorio - percussion Recorded on 14 December 2024 by Cities and Memory.…

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Kjærlighetsstien, Utøya 10:01

12h ago10:01

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The recording contains the ambience at "Kjærlighetsstien" at Utøya, close to Oslo, in the morning of 22nd July 2022. Utøya was the site where mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik massacered 69 young people on July 22nd, 2011, exactly 11 years earlier. At "Kjærlighetsstien" 11 youth tried to hide and play dead, but were discovered and shot by Breivi…

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Pryvoz market 4:16

12h ago4:16

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Recording at Privoz market in Odessa was a mix of emotions. The market buzzed with life, as vendors sold goods and people clung to everyday routines despite the ongoing conflict. There was a sense of resilience in the air, but beneath the bustle, a quiet sadness lingered. It reflected the uncertainty of the war between Ukraine and Russia, casting a…

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Global and local: market place in Odessa 2:03

12h ago2:03

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"This is a lovely field recording of the everyday bustle and chatter. I used a recording of shortwave radio (Web SDR) and a clip from Hat Note (the sonification of real time changes to Wikipedia) to try and convey the global backdrop to the everyday business of the buyers and sellers at Privoz Market in Odessa." Privoz market, Odessa reimagined by …

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Utøpya - Osøø 3:59

12h ago3:59

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"Ramblings and sound variations with and in the source landscape... dreamy moments... lunar thoughts..." "Kjærlighetsstien" at Utøya reimagined by Philippe Neau.By Cities and Memory

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Why Exploits Island became a refuge for a draft dodger and people seeking peace and tranquility, in this archival episode called 'A Lot of Good Memories' 18:56

24h ago18:56

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From 2009, a Land & Sea episode about Exploits Island called 'A Lot of Good Memories' hosted by Fred Greening

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Bob the Drag Queen knew he’d win Drag Race 23:38

1d ago23:38

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When Bob the Drag Queen landed his debut book deal, his publisher asked him if he wanted to write a memoir — but he had something different in mind. The drag superstar’s new book, “Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert,” imagines the famed abolitionist in the present day as she sets out to make a hip-hop album. Bob joins Tom Power to talk about his new c…

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What’s poetry’s role in the housing crisis? 16:45

1d ago16:45

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In her latest poetry collection, “Wellwater,” the Canadian poet Karen Solie takes a hard look at climate grief and economic anxiety. Her opening poem, “Basement Suite,” was inspired by short-term rentals and precarious living arrangements. But for Karen, the role of poetry isn’t about finding the answers to big questions — it's about honouring our …

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A price gap between Nfld and Gulf crab is not fishy at all, say seafood producers + Otto Kelland's daughter Jocelyn talks about the legacy of his song, 'Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's' 22:06

4d ago22:06

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The difference in the Urner Barry price for Nfld and Gulf crab, is not a cause for concern says Jeff Loder of the ASP + Jocelyn Kelland talks about the legacy of her father's song 'Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's' which will soon be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Chloë Sevigny on the cost of being cool 22:46

4d ago22:46

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Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, there was no one cooler than Chloë Sevigny. After being discovered on the streets of New York, she became the ultimate It Girl. She was an in-demand model and actor known for her unique eye for fashion as well as for starring in indie films that are now considered cult classics. Last September, Chloë sat down with…

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How a CCR cover landed July Talk’s singer a role in Sinners 22:25

4d ago22:25

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July Talk’s Peter Dreimanis just made his big screen debut playing a singing vampire in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” — and it all happened because of a Creedence Clearwater Revival cover song he released. Peter sits down with Tom Power to tell us the story behind his first major film role, plus, a little bit about his debut solo album under the name Pe…

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Inspiration, Conception, Attraction & Competition - The Inspirational Sefirot | Thursday Kabbalah with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath 33:21

5d ago33:21

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Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channe…

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FFAW concerned about crab price discrepancy + Women you wouldn't dare cross: A look back at women's roles in our early Irish fishing communities 20:20

5d ago20:20

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FFAW president Dwan Street says the difference between the price of Gulf crab and NL crab needs to be investigated + Historian Willeen Keough tees up her lecture on "Unsettling Femininity in Early Irish-Newfoundland Fishing Communities"

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Jasmeet Raina made Late Bloomer’s 9/11 episode for his younger self 32:39

5d ago32:39

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The Canadian content creator Jasmeet Raina, also known as Jus Reign, is back with Season 2 of “Late Bloomer” — his half-hour comedy series inspired by his own life as a turban-wearing Punjabi Canadian millennial. Jasmeet sits down with Tom Power to talk about the two episodes he wrote and directed this season: one that sheds light on anti-Sikh raci…

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Even Amanda Rheaume was surprised by her own people’s history 19:49

5d ago19:49

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For her sixth studio album, “The Truth We Hold,” folk singer Amanda Rheaume dug deep into her Métis heritage by interviewing elders in communities across the country. What she learned came as a surprise, even to her. Amanda sits down with Tom Power to talk about the album and the ups and downs surrounding its release, including having to cancel a s…

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Some say they are overabundant, but DFO science says harp seals are in decline + Oil has leaked from the MSC Baltic III says the Coast Guard 20:50

6d ago20:50

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Shelley Lang discusses the latest DFO stock assessment of Northwest Atlantic harp seals + Coast Guard senior response officer Bruce English says pollution from the Baltic III is being cleaned up

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He used to steal his mom’s copies of Vogue — now he works there 31:10

6d ago31:10

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As a kid growing up in Nipissing, Ont., Christian Allaire dreamed of being part of the glamorous world that he saw in his mother’s Vogue magazines. Now, he’s the senior fashion and style writer at Vogue in New York. Christian writes about that incredible journey in his new memoir, “From the Rez to the Runway.” He sits down with Tom Power to talk ab…

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How Mark McKinney became Mark Carney 15:09

6d ago15:09

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The Canadian actor and comedian Mark McKinney (Superstore, The Kids in the Hall) isn't necessarily known for political comedy, but now he’s playing Prime Minister Mark Carney on “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” Mark drops by our studio to chat with Tom Power about his portrayal of the Liberal leader and how he landed the role. If you like this conversat…

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Parshat Shmini | What's More Important Motive or Deed? 12:10

6d ago12:10

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Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channe…

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A petition demanding urgent action on salvage of MSC Baltic III + Fisherman concerned about how lobster is priced + A gift of flippers from a "Food Fish Fighter" 21:30

7d ago21:30

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Nadia Childs says the salvage operation of a grounded container ship off Lark Harbour is taking too long + Ernest Decker has concerns about how lobster is priced + Barry Fordham of 'Sharing the Harvest' and 'Food, Fish Fighters' is donating some seal flippers to food banks

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How Mark Hoppus’s cancer diagnosis reunited Blink-182 36:59

7d ago36:59

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Pop-punk trailblazer Mark Hoppus is the bassist, co-founder and co-lead vocalist for Blink-182. In his new memoir, “Fahrenheit-182,” he shares his life story, from his parents’ divorce, to being inspired to pick up the bass guitar, to his instant connection with his Blink-182 bandmate Tom DeLonge. Mark joins Tom Power to reflect on his journey with…

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Why ramen is so important to Hiromi’s life and music 11:00

7d ago11:00

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The Grammy-winning Japanese jazz composer and pianist Hiromi has always challenged expectations with her music. Now, she and her group Hiromi’s Sonicwonder have released a new album, “Out There.” Hiromi joins Tom Power to talk about the record, why ramen is so important to her life and how she kind of became pen pals with the late Canadian jazz leg…

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North of North is a groundbreaking Inuit comedy 25:37

8d ago25:37

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The new sitcom “North of North” follows a young Inuk mother named Siaja who’s on a journey to reclaim her life while living in the fictional Arctic community of Ice Cove — a town where everybody knows your business. Co-creators Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril say they made the place up to represent all Inuit communities across the …

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Alan Ritchson had to prove himself to Hilary Swank 27:29

8d ago27:29

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Alan Ritchson is best known for playing Jack Reacher, an ex-military nomad who negotiates suspicious and dangerous situations. But in his new film, “Ordinary Angels,” Alan plays a father whose brawn is of little use in the face of his young daughter’s illness. Last year, the actor joined Tom Power to talk about playing a dad desperate to save his c…

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BBC Radio 4 Today Programme: Sonic Heritage interview, 18 April 2025 4:26

11d ago4:26

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Interview with Cities and Memory founder Stuart Fowkes on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme on 18 April 2025, introducing the Sonic Heritage project. Features sound clips from the Tower of London, the Sistine Chapel and Valparaiso, Chile.By Cities and Memory

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BBC World Service Newshour: Sonic Heritage interview, 18 April 2025 4:33

11d ago4:33

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Interview with Cities and Memory founder Stuart Fowkes on BBC World Service's Newshour programme on 18 April 2025, introducing the Sonic Heritage project. Features sound clips from the Sistine Chapel, Coimbra in Portugal and Okarito in New Zealand.By Cities and Memory

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Cate Blanchett forgot the sound of her real voice 26:02

11d ago26:02

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Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth, The Aviator, Tár) is one of the most respected actors of our time. She's an on-screen chameleon who transforms into whatever role she plays, taking on whatever accent is required of her — so much so that she says it’s easy to forget what she actually sounds like. Last year, Cate sat down with Tom for a thoughtful conversa…

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Brandi Carlile on collaborating with her hero Elton John 13:34

11d ago13:34

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They say never meet your heroes, but don't tell that to Brandi Carlile. The 11-time Grammy winner has teamed up with Elton John on a new album, “Who Believes in Angels?” The record’s title track is all about the realities of working with someone you admire. Earlier this year, Brandi joined Tom Power to introduce us to the song and tell us more abou…

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Deepa Mehta on Water, backlash & re-watching her films in 2025 43:58

12d ago43:58

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The award-winning Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter Deepa Mehta has reshaped and redefined both Canadian and Indian cinema with her bold and groundbreaking films. Now, she’s being honoured with a career retrospective called “Through the Fire: The Films of Deepa Mehta” at TIFF in Toronto. It features screenings of 10 of her most prominent films of…

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Iconic drummer Mike Portnoy says he owes it all to Rush 37:13

13d ago37:13

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For 40 years, Dream Theater has been one of the biggest progressive rock bands in the world, if not the biggest. The driving force behind their music has been legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, but for more than a decade, he and the band were split. That all changed last year when Mike rejoined the band and they recorded their latest album, “Parasomni…

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How portraiture helped Gordon Shadrach tell his cancer story 18:29

13d ago18:29

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For years, the Toronto painter Gordon Shadrach has been making stunning oil portraits that investigate the way Black men are represented in society. But in his new exhibit, “the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing,” Gordon unpacks his cancer diagnosis and the year of isolation that followed it. He sits down with Tom Power to tell…

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What do the federal candidates in Central Newfoundland have to say about fisheries issues? + Issues with the salvage of the MSC Baltic III make it to the House of Assembly 20:35

13d ago20:35

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What do Central Newfoundland federal candidates NDP Darian Vincent, Liberal Lynette Powell and Conservative Clifford Small have to say about fisheries issues? + Independent MHA Eddie Joyce has concerns about the salvage of the grounded MSC Baltic III.

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Warfare was made for a real-life Navy SEAL who lost his memory 21:59

14d ago21:59

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Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s harrowing new film “Warfare” takes a realistic look at a platoon of Navy SEALs on a mission gone wrong in Iraq in 2006. It’s based on Ray's experiences as a real-life Navy SEAL, and it’s dedicated to his platoon member, Elliott Miller, who lost a leg and suffered a traumatic brain injury during the mission. Ray set ou…

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Writing Scary Movie 3 was “vastly harder” than writing Chernobyl 23:13

14d ago23:13

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Craig Mazin is the showrunner behind HBO’s hit post-apocalyptic series “The Last of Us” — but he didn’t always write TV dramas. Much of his career was spent working on big comedy film franchises like “Scary Movie” and “The Hangover.” In this conversation with guest host Garvia Bailey, Craig breaks down why it takes a smart person to write dumb come…

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Concern is rising about fishing debris in the ocean around Spotted Island, Labrador, caused by a storm in January + Take a tour of a new Titanic exhibit in St. John's 24:36

14d ago24:36

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Erin Snow is frustrated that no governments have offered assistance to help clean debris and ghost gear off of Spotted Island + Larry Daley gave reporters a sneak peak of his new Titanic and iceberg exhibit.

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Remembering Nell Smith 24:09

15d ago24:09

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At 13, Nell Smith made headlines for releasing an album of Nick Cave covers with one of her favourite bands, The Flaming Lips. After that, the promising young singer from Fernie, B.C., started working on her debut solo album, “Anxious.” But this past October, at 17, Nell’s life was tragically cut short by a car accident. Now, her record has been re…

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Jonathan Roumie on the pressures of playing Jesus 19:05

15d ago19:05

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The actor Jonathan Roumie is most famous for playing the role of Jesus Christ in the smash hit TV show, “The Chosen.” He joins guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about the show’s massive global impact, the unique pressures that come with the role, and why centuries later, there remains a great fascination with the life that Jesus lived. If you enjoy …

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The FFAW says the grounded MSC Baltic III is posing threats to the fishery + Meet the Mount Pearl man running for the Animal Protection Party that aims to end seal hunting 21:00

15d ago21:00

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FFAW president Dwan Street says the grounded container ship near Lark Harbour is a potential environmental disaster + Mike Peach is running for the Animal Protection Party of Canada in the district of Cape Spear.

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In just one night, Tracy Chapman wrote a life-changing hit 25:09

18d ago25:09

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The singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman made her voice heard in 1988 when she performed her song “Fast Car” for 90,000 people at a Free Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium. That song was off her self-titled debut album, which went on to win three Grammys and solidify her as an important American voice. Now, 35 years later, it’s still making an im…

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A special tribute to Joel Plaskett on his 50th birthday 14:43

18d ago14:43

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Next week, the Halifax singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett celebrates his 50th birthday. As a special surprise, 22 of his musical friends have come together to make a tribute album, “Songs from the Gang.” One of those friends, Sloan’s Chris Murphy, sits down with Tom Power to talk about his cover of Joel’s classic song “I Love This Town.”…

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Passover | Next Year in Jerusalem! 5:50

18d ago5:50

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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What's happening with the market for seal products in 2025? + Researchers discover that some medieval monks in France were using seal skin for some very important work 22:28

18d ago22:28

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Dion Dakins of Carino Processing on today's market for seal products + Élodie Lévêque and Matthew Collins are part of a University of Cambridge study on how medieval French monks used seal skin to bind books.

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Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths 24:42

18d ago24:42

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Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet. Enter Moshe, o…

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This Quebecois comedian is taking on anglo audiences now 23:49

19d ago23:49

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For years, Rachid Badouri has been one of Quebec's biggest comedy stars. His shows have sold millions of tickets around the world, he has a Netflix stand-up special called “Les fleurs du tapis,” and he’s also a judge on “Quel talent!” (Quebec’s version of “Canada’s Got Talent”). But now, Rachid is ready to make a name for himself in the English-spe…

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Did Yoko Ono actually break up the Beatles? 28:55

19d ago28:55

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What do you think you know about Yoko Ono? That she broke up the Beatles? That she was just there, always in the background? David Sheff wants to set the record straight with his new biography, “Yoko.” He was the last journalist to interview John Lennon and Yoko before John’s murder in 1980, and after that tragedy, he stayed close with the Japanese…

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