The Current
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Princess Diana book not about ‘settling scores’: Charles Spencer
Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, discusses his new memoir *Swan Song*, revealing her hidden struggles with self-doubt and the relentless, abusive nature of tabloid media.
Florida property tax plan takes aim at snowbirds
This episode examines the impact of Florida’s proposed property tax changes on Canadian snowbirds, who face higher costs while local residents receive exemptions.
Jax Irwin’s “best wrong number” she’s ever called
Jax Irwin and Paul Matthews discuss their viral phone call, where Jax cold-called Paul while promoting the Netflix series Below with its star cast.
What keeps Retired Gen. Wayne Eyre up at night?
Retired General Wayne Eyre discusses his memoir, *Into the Breach*, reflecting on his 40-year career, including the Afghanistan mission and the chaotic 2021 evacuation.
The hidden costs of fish feed
Ian Urbina of the Outlaw Ocean Project discusses the hidden costs of the global fish meal industry, which feeds farmed seafood.
What could possibly go wrong with Meta's Muse?
The Current Podcast features Wall Street Journal columnist Nicole Nguyen, who shares her experience as a "professional guinea pig" for Meta’s new AI agent, Muse.
We talk about consent. So why isn't it working?
Hosted by Matt Galloway, this episode examines the Cornell University sexual assault case and its parallels to the Hockey Canada trial, exploring why…
An indefinite pause on the expansion of MAiD
CBC's The Current discusses the federal government's decision to indefinitely maintain the exclusion of mental illness from medical assistance in…
How about them ‘Sunpunch’ apples?
Host Matt Galloway interviews scientist Amrit Paul Singh about the new Sun Punch apple, a variety developed over 25 years at Canada's Summerland Research Centre.
When violence begets violence
Why are students in France protesting?
How the beaver became the official symbol of Canada
US resident charged in helping Tumbler Ridge shooter
This episode covers new charges against James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old Washington State man accused of conspiring with the Tumbler Ridge school shooter.
The Premier League scandal rocking England and beyond
This episode examines the massive financial scandal engulfing Manchester City, with The Athletic’s Matt Slater detailing how the club allegedly broke Premier League rules for over a decade.
How worried should you be about the plague?
The Current investigates the death of a researcher at a Siberian plague lab, sparking concerns over Russian transparency and global biosecurity.
Quebec elects the separatist PQ
The Parti Québécois has returned to power in Quebec with a minority government, winning just under 30% of the vote after the CAQ was completely erased from the National Assembly.
Cassie Campbell-Pascall on her fight for a place on the ice
Cassie Campbell-Pascal discusses her new memoir, *Just a Girl*, co-written with Sean Fitzgerald, exploring her journey from convincing her parents to…
Could Democrats win big in the U.S. midterms?
Host Matt Galloway discusses the upcoming U.
Would you buy a $60 loaf of bread?
Host Matt Galloway discusses a viral New York bakery selling a single loaf of rye bread for $60, a price far higher than the same product in Austria.
Historian Jill Lepore on the “artificial state”
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jill Lepore discusses her new book, *The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State*, arguing that AI and digital…
Are Ontario’s new 110 km/h speed limits dangerous?
This episode of The Current examines Ontario’s recent increase of highway speed limits from 100 to 110 km/h.
Weekend Listen: The kid who confronted his abuser at residential school (via See You in Court)
This episode details the story of Willie Blackwater, who at age 13 held a knife to his abuser’s throat at the Alberni Indian Residential School to end years of sexual abuse.
Is supersonic flight making a comeback?
This episode explores the legacy of the Concorde and the future of supersonic travel.
What’s the right way to teach kids math?
This CBC documentary investigates the "math wars" in Canada, contrasting direct instruction with inquiry-based learning amid declining national test scores.
Canada’s new Pacific Link Pipeline
Host Rebecca Zanbergen and guests Andrew Fung, Jan Carwana, and Alice Moran discuss the news of the week, including Alberta’s confusing referendum questions and CBC’s new hockey lineup.
Fishermen “cautiously optimistic” about cod stocks in Newfoundland
This episode explores the tentative revival of Newfoundland's cod fishery following the 1992 moratorium, which caused massive economic devastation.
Do self-help books really work?
This episode explores the multi-billion dollar self-help industry, asking whether these books actually work and how to distinguish credible advice from grifters.
US customs blocks supplies to Canadian Island
Host Matt Galloway discusses the impact of US-Canada trade tensions on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, where a truck carrying supplies was halted at the border.
Why does rape culture exist on campus?
Host Matt Galloway discusses the renewed outrage over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University with Farak Khan, CEO of Possibility Seeds.
On the ground in Ukraine as Russia ramps up attacks
This episode of The Current features a report from CBC correspondent Briar Stewart on the escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine, focusing on the daily reality in Kyiv and Odessa.
Margerat Atwood honours late partner's love of birds
Margaret Atwood donated $1 million to Western University to establish an avian biology chair honoring her late partner, Graham Gibson.
The story of Willie Blackwater
CBC reporter Jackie McKay profiles Willie Blackwater, a survivor of the Alberni Indian Residential School who confronted his abuser with a knife at age 13.
Here's why you should rethink your stance on mosquitos
Host Matt Gifford interviews Dr.
Your gut feeling about the trade war is probably right
This episode explores the economic fallout of the U.
Netflix turns Stanford prison experiment into reality TV
This episode explores Netflix’s upcoming reality show, "The New Stanford Prison Experiment," and the ethical implications of recreating the infamous 1971 study.
Princess Diana book not about ‘settling scores’: Charles Spencer
Charles Spencer discusses his new book, *Swan Song: Diana, My Sister*, revealing that Princess Diana struggled with self-doubt and likely had undiagnosed dyslexia.
What can Canada do about high diesel prices?
Host Matt Galloway explores the surge in Canadian diesel prices, driven by the Iran war and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
How booze is Canada’s biggest drug problem
This episode explores the high societal cost of alcohol in Canada and the urgent need for science-based treatments over traditional inpatient programs.
Albertans more likely to reject separation, but remain divided
CBC’s The Current examines the upcoming Alberta referendum, featuring pollster Janet Brown who reports that separatist support is softening as…
North of North is back!
Creators Stacy Aglook MacDonald and Alethea Arnacook Burill discuss the global success of their hit series *North of North* and the challenges of its second season.
What mending hearts taught a cardiac surgeon about humanity?
Cardiac surgeon Dr.
How often do your parents tell you the same story?
Marianne McCall, a professor emerita of occupational therapy, discusses her book *The Ten Stories: What Aging Parents Want Us to Hear*.
Would the U.S. invade Canada?
Host Matt Galloway discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s characterization of a potential U.
She became an undercover RCMP agent to catch her abuser
Vienna Luke and her sister Shaughnessy discuss Vienna’s 2007 sexual assault by her brother-in-law, Justin Sewell.
Why broadcaster Paul Workman kept his cancer a secret
Former foreign correspondent Paul Workman discusses his decision to keep his rare blood cancer diagnosis secret from his employer for years while reporting from conflict zones.
What's at stake in Quebec's election
Host Matt Galloway discusses the upcoming Quebec election with columnists Emily Nicolas and Michel Seget, analyzing a tight race among five parties driven by voter fatigue with the CAQ.
The race to classify the world’s unidentified species
Host Matt Galloway discusses the recent discovery of the Pampas cat in Bolivia with research scientist Dirk Steinke.
Anne Applebaum on the new world disorder
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum joins Matt Galloway to discuss her new Atlantic cover story, "Empire of Grift," which argues that the…
AI is everywhere, how can universities adapt?
This episode explores how AI is reshaping university education, featuring professors Shauna Dolansky and Mike Welland who discuss strategies to…
Why does New Brunswick need American hunters and fishers?
New Brunswick’s Premier is considering restricting moose and salmon licenses to Canadian citizens in response to U.