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The Current podcast

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The Current

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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.

Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.

 

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#184

Is a pension hike fair to struggling young Canadians?

The Bloc Québécois demand for a pension hike has sparked debate about generational fairness. While many seniors believe the increase is overdue, younger Canadians say they’re also struggling, and things that their parents took for granted — like affordable housing — are no longer within reach. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:50

04 Oct 2024

#183

Canadian stuck in Lebanon says empty seats on flights don’t ‘make any sense’

Ahmad Araji has been trying unsuccessfully to book a flight out of Beirut, and says it doesn’t make sense that [flights are leaving for Canada with hundreds of empty seats] (https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-lebanon-charter-flights-empty-seats-1.7342220) . The Lebanese-Canadian man tells us what he’s seeing as Israel continues its airstrikes and ground invasion of Lebanon, displacing more than one million people and risking a humanitarian crisis. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

15 MINS

15:42

04 Oct 2024

#182

Why one hour outside can help your child’s eyesight

Parents know their kids need to regularly visit the dentist, but don’t think about seeing an optician in the same way, says Dr. Debbie Jones. As new research suggests 1 in 3 children globally suffer from myopia, Jones explains why getting outside, away from screens, can help. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

08 MINS

08:30

04 Oct 2024

#181

Idris Elba on his love of music — and fairness for Black musicians

Idris Elba is best known for his acting, but he’s also a passionate musician and DJ. He talks to Matt Galloway about what music means to his life, and his new docu-series, [ Paid In Full] (https://gem.cbc.ca/paid-in-full-the-battle-for-black-music) , which looks at the history of Black musicians being exploited by the music industry. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

17 MINS

17:16

04 Oct 2024

#180

A child kept in solitary confinement for 730 days

As a teenager, Jack Whalen was held in solitary confinement for 730 days — beaten, humiliated and told he would amount to nothing at a notorious Newfoundland boys' home. He’s sharing his fight for justice in the new book Invisible Prisons, written with the help of author Lisa Moore. ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:45

03 Oct 2024

#179

Coming together after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene ripped through the southeast U.S. last week. We hear from people who lived through the storm’s destruction, and are now banding together to tackle the aftermath. ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

20 MINS

20:46

03 Oct 2024

#178

Using oysters to fight coastal erosion

Oysters are being used to fight coastal erosion, by creating living shorelines that can protect against climate change and rising sea levels. Researcher Jacob Stolle explains how it works. ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

09 MINS

09:34

03 Oct 2024

#177

Malcolm Gladwell on what The Tipping Point got wrong

Malcolm Gladwell says he got some things wrong in The Tipping Point, his 25-year-old bestseller about what drives social change — so he’s written a follow-up, Revenge of the Tipping Point. He talks to Matt Galloway about revising some of those theories for a different time, the power of a compelling narrative and the weirdness of Miami. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:04

02 Oct 2024

#176

After Iran’s strike on Israel, what happens next?

Iran fired missiles at Israel Tuesday, hours after Israel began a ground incursion in Lebanon. We look at Iran’s role in the region’s escalating conflict — and the risk of all-out war. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

14 MINS

14:52

02 Oct 2024

#175

What’s at stake with Canada’s low birth rate?

Canada recorded its lowest fertility rate for the second year in a row in 2023. Economist Armine Yalnizyan tells us what’s at stake for countries with a low birth rate, and what kind of supports would help struggling young Canadians embrace parenthood. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

10 MINS

10:30

02 Oct 2024

#174

Walz and Vance trade barbs — politely

U.S. vice-presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz had a civilized and at times even cordial debate Tuesday, in stark contrast to when Donald Trump faced off against Kamala Harris last month. What does the debate tell us about the remaining month of this campaign? ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:51

02 Oct 2024

#173

The Current Introduces | Split Screen: Thrill Seekers

A TV crew offers 12 ordinary people the chance to take part in the adventure of a lifetime. But there’s a catch. The audience knows everything but the contestants are kept in the dark. As the cameras roll, no questions are allowed. Split Screen: Thrill Seekers is a new 6 part series that exposes how a TV show left contestants struggling to trust what’s actually real. Host Nick van der Kolk (Love + Radio) asks: does reality TV only succeed when it exploits those involved? He talks to the set designers, crew, and the contestants themselves to learn what it took to permanently distort their sense of reality. Welcome to Split Screen, an examination of the utterly captivating, sometimes unsettling world of entertainment and pop culture. From reality TV gone awry, to the cult of celebrity, each season of Split Screen takes listeners on an evocative journey inside the world of showbiz. Ex-contestants, producers, and cultural critics uncover complicated truths behind TV’s carefully curated facades, and question what our entertainment reveals about us. Split Screen: sometimes reality is twisted. More episodes are available at: [https://link.chtbl.com/BjPe7eqq] (https://link.chtbl.com/BjPe7eqq) ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:19

01 Oct 2024

#172

Renters relying on credit cards to make ends meet

Toronto renter Jennifer Smith had to dip into her line of credit to get a house for her family, but often has to prioritize paying rent or feeding her kids over repaying that debt. We look at why Canadian renters are carrying more personal debt — and what can be done to help. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:36

01 Oct 2024

#171

Amir Tibon on surviving the Oct. 7 attack

Israeli journalist Amir Tibon survived the Oct. 7 attack on his kibbutz Nahal Oz, hiding in a safe room with his wife and two children. His new book, The Gates of Gaza, tells the harrowing story of that day and the Israeli-Palestinian history that led to it. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:13

01 Oct 2024

#170

Banning basements in the face of climate change

Some Quebec politicians are calling for a ban on new basement apartments in flood-prone areas. Some critics say the move doesn’t go far enough in the face of a changing climate. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

10 MINS

10:42

01 Oct 2024

#169

Margaret Evans reports on the latest updates from Lebanon

The CBC’s senior international correspondent Margaret Evans joins us from Beirut to discuss Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, how it's impacting people on the ground, implications for Lebanon and the ongoing fears of further escalation in the Middle East. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

10 MINS

10:20

30 Sep 2024

#168

What standing in joy means to William Prince

Singer-songwriter William Prince wants his son to one day look back and say, “My dad was happy.” The award-winning artist spoke about making an intentional choice to “stand in joy,” and why it’s an honour to perform at home in Winnipeg, even as he sells out shows across Canada and beyond. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

13 MINS

13:14

30 Sep 2024

#167

Indigenous life expectancy is dropping. How do we fix it?

Recent reports from British Columbia and Alberta found life expectancy for Indigenous people has decreased by six and seven years, respectively, in those provinces. Three Indigenous health-care professionals tell host Matt Galloway that more Indigenous doctors, nurses and decision makers are needed to reverse the trend. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

19 MINS

19:08

30 Sep 2024

#166

Reflections on reconciliation from Murray Sinclair's memoir

Former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Murray Sinclair reads an excerpt from his book Who We Are: Four Questions For a Life and a Nation. The memoir draws from his personal experiences to reflect on truth and reconciliation in Canada. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

09 MINS

09:05

30 Sep 2024

#165

Debate over Alberta’s new wildlife management plan

7,000 Albertans have applied to the province’s new wildlife management program, which would allow selected citizens to hunt “problem” animals, including grizzly bears. Critics and proponents of the program discuss its potential — and if there might be better alternatives. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

14 MINS

14:59

30 Sep 2024

#164

Why Hillary Clinton is scared of Trump winning again

Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton says she’s scared about what might happen under a second Trump presidency — and she’ll do everything she can to help Kamala Harris win in November. In a Canadian-exclusive interview, Clinton talks to Matt Galloway about what’s at stake, from abortion rights to the rule of law, and where U.S. politics goes from here. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

19 MINS

19:58

27 Sep 2024

#163

Should parents have to fundraise for schools?

Is it time to rethink the ways parents raise money for their children’s classroom? Matt Henderson, superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division, says relying on parents fundraising might mean lower-income neighbourhoods get left behind. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

13 MINS

13:26

27 Sep 2024

#162

The charges against Sean (Diddy) Combs

Hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs has been indicted around allegations he coerced and sexually abused women for years, while using blackmail and violence to keep victims from speaking out. The CBC’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud takes a closer look at the case against him. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

10 MINS

10:57

27 Sep 2024

#161

How poutine became the iconic Canadian dish

Poutine might be the closest thing Canada has to a national dish, but how do you pronounce it? Where did it come from — and what separates a great poutine from a great pretender? Justin Giovannetti Lamothe explores all these questions in his new book Poutine: A Deep-Fried Road Trip of Discovery. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

22 MINS

22:57

27 Sep 2024