Podcast Episodes

Under watch: Iran’s reach into Canada

The Iranian government is viewed by Canada and others as a human rights violator and sponsor of terrorism. Many in Canada’s Iranian diaspora oppose the regime, but some fear spying and intimidation. …

Published on 11 hours ago

The rise of involuntary addiction treatment in B.C.

Canada’s drug crisis has some policy makers looking away from measures such as harm reduction and toward expansion of treatment beds.

And along with that has come discussion of measures to compel add…

Published on 2 days, 11 hours ago

Can Carney deliver? Liberals' ambitious fall session begins

MPs returned to Ottawa this week for what’s expected to be a busy legislative session, as Mark Carney’s Liberals look to make headway on its lofty agenda.

But with big ideas can come issues around ex…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Why Gen Zs are freezing their eggs and sharing their stories

Canadian women are changing the conversation around when and how they want to have babies, with many of them opting to freeze their eggs. And more and more, led by Gen Z, they’re having the conversat…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Psychosurgery is back — but this isn’t your grandfather’s lobotomy

Modern brain surgery for mental health, like OCD, is far more precise than past methods like lobotomies—but is it safer or more ethical? Reporter Sharon Kirkey joins Dave Breakenridge to explore the…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Canada's throne speech had a royal twist

King Charles delivered Canada’s throne speech, emphasizing sovereignty after U.S. annexation comments. Catherine Levesque breaks down his message, the Carney government’s priorities, and what’s ahead…

Published on 4 months ago

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, lack of budget raise questions for Canadians

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government are charting a new course after a surprise election win, but his cabinet choices and decision not to table a budget have raised questions.

Natio…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Where has Canada gone wrong? National Post's Tristin Hopper counts the ways

Is Canada really getting it right? Tristin Hopper joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his new book on where the country may be falling short—and what it means for the federal election.

Learn more abou…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates

With election day nearing, party leaders gear up for debates. Chris Nardi joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how Carney and Poilievre differ, debate expectations, and the NDP's position.

Learn more a…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Quebec is spending millions to subsidize English-speaking students with French citizenship

A Montreal Gazette investigation shows a program meant for Francophone cooperation has been funding tuition for non-French-speaking foreign students, while Quebec raises fees for out-of-province Engl…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago