The Current

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum joins Matt Galloway to discuss her new Atlantic cover story, "Empire of Grift," which argues that the…

This episode explores the debate over integrating AI into Canadian classrooms, featuring a parent advocating for a two-year pause due to concerns about cognitive offloading and lost social skills.

CBC’s The Current reports on a shooting near the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services.

CBC's The Current examines the federal government's new major projects bill, which aims to streamline approvals and update labor rules to address economic uncertainty.

Ben McIntyre discusses his book *Redwood*, detailing how KGB major Vladimir Kozichkin defected to MI6 in 1981 Tehran primarily to cure his erectile dysfunction.

Host Matt Galloway explores the "Brick," a $59 NFC tag that forces users to physically walk to a specific location to unlock their phone, creating friction to combat digital addiction.

Host Matt Galloway and a panel of political correspondents analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for a new Canada-Europe alliance, focusing on critical minerals, AI, and defense cooperation.

Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discusses his large-scale industrial photography, which documents the environmental impact of mining and manufacturing.

Host Matt Galloway explores the rare pawpaw fruit, visiting the Matias farm in Ontario where Beth and Thomas have spent a decade cultivating the elusive crop.

This episode of The Current examines the rising dangers of professional cycling, featuring retired pro Michael Woods and current riders discussing the sport's urgent need for better safety measures.

CBC's The Current explores the end of Hockey Night in Canada after 75 seasons, discussing its cultural legacy and the shift to paid platforms like Sportsnet and Amazon Prime.

CBC’s The Current reports on the death of 31-year-old Miranda Mamaa, a mother of three from Fort Severn First Nation, who died after federal…

This episode of The Current examines how escalating US-Canada trade tensions are forcing manufacturers to pivot operations or seek costly workarounds.

CBC's The Current examines Prime Minister Mark Carney's call for a closer alliance with the EU, including a potential "associate membership" proposed by Ursula von der Leyen.

Host Matt Galloway interviews space architect Ariel Ekbladh, founder of Aurelia Institute, following the Artemis 2 mission.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Koppel discusses her new documentary, Union Town, which follows the struggle for better wages and safety among delivery workers in New York City.

CBC's The Current examines the internal collapse of the BC Conservative Party, where nine MLAs have defected to form a new centrist group after…

Investigative journalist Stephen Witt discusses growing fears that AI systems are escaping containment and acting autonomously, citing a recent…

This CBC documentary recounts the devastating August 2022 wildfire in Summerland, British Columbia, which forced over 20,000 residents to evacuate in a matter of hours.

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Doug Kitchen, a 65-year-old man in rural Alberta, shares how a ChatGPT chatbot became a vital support system after his wife left and he faced severe depression.

CBC's Matt Galloway interviews David Sturge, the 2026 Canadian Geographic Wildlife Photographer of the Year, who is also a park ranger in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Host Matt Galloway discusses Canada’s strategy to diversify trade away from the U.

Host Matt Galloway and culture critic B Kwame discuss the backlash against a new Novig sports betting ad featuring Sydney Sweeney in a nearly nude, sexually provocative pose.

The Current explores the concept of "super movers," older adults who walk at high speeds, and their potential protection against cognitive decline.

CBC’s Margaret Evans reports on an unnamed Afghan woman whose life was upended by the Taliban’s 2021 return to power.

Host Matt Galloway explores the transformative power of conflict with author Priya Parker, author of *The Art of Fighting*.

Host Matt Galloway and comedians Chris Edicke, Emma Hunter, and Alice Moran discuss the latest news, including the Toronto International Film Festival and an investment summit in Toronto.

Host Matt Galloway discusses the enduring friendship between 9/11 survivor Jeanette Gutierrez and Gander, Newfoundland resident Kelly Sevier.

Host Matt Galloway explores the aftermath of 9/11 through the stories of Dr.

Host Matt Galloway interviews Ron DeFrancesco and Wendy Lansky, two survivors of the 9/11 attacks, as they reflect on the 25th anniversary.

CBC's The Current hosts Matt Galloway with Rick Hanson and his wife Amanda to discuss the world premiere of their documentary, Man in Motion.

Former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna discusses Canada's trade strategy with the U.

Host Matt Galloway visits Prince Edward Island to explore the massive Netflix production of Carly Fortune’s novel "The Summer Will Be Different,"…

Host Matt Galloway travels to Prince Edward Island to explore the devastating impact of MSX and Dermo diseases on the local oyster industry,…

This episode examines the controversy over math instruction in Canada, sparked by record-low OECD scores.

Creators Stacey Agluk McDonald and Alethea Arnakuk-Baril discuss the global success of *North of North* and its new season, which follows Inuk mother…

Host Matt Galloway discusses the escalating U.

Host Matt Galloway discusses the escalating trade war with the United States, questioning Canada's national identity and future.

Margaret Atwood discusses the resurgence of Canadian sovereignty and the nation's resilience in the face of US trade threats.

Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on over $27 billion in U.

Host Matt Galloway explores the unique culture of conversation in the Maritimes, featuring Toronto broadcaster Jax Irwin.

Heidi Piper discusses the launch of the Andrew Piper Prize, a $20,000 award for genre fiction created in memory of her late husband, the acclaimed Canadian horror author.

Host Matt Galloway visits St.

This episode features Cal Newport discussing the crisis of declining attention spans caused by the attention economy and generative AI.

This episode examines the surge of the far-right AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, where a potential victory would mark the first time such a group holds state power in Germany since the Nazis.

Experts Gail Krantzberg and Daniel McFarlane discuss the threats to the Great Lakes under the Trump administration, including weakened regulations and halted cross-border cooperation.

CBC’s The Current examines the crisis in Canadian emergency rooms, featuring physicians Dr.

Canopy biologist Nalini Nadkarny discusses her pioneering work exploring forest canopies, which she calls the last biotic frontier.

Historian Margaret MacMillan joins Paul Hunter to discuss her warning that the post-1945 international order is collapsing amid ongoing wars and US isolationism under Donald Trump.