Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat drives people to pursue impossible goals
From hunting for a mythical treasure, to solving the mystery of life in the universe -- why some people are driven to dedicate their lives to unachie…
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Mr Carney goes to Beijing
We check in with the National Affairs Panel on the eve of the Prime Minister's visit to China. After a dramatic week when the U.S. captured the leade…
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Learning in secret: An Afghan teacher’s quiet resistance
When the Taliban banned girls from attending school beyond Grade 6, Hazrat Wahriz knew what was coming and quietly began preparing. A former Afghan d…
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Why is it so hard to stick to a New Year's resolution?
Research shows most people give up on their resolution four months into the year -- but experts say, it doesn't have to be like that. We speak with t…
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Size matters. Meet the owners of some of Canada's micro restaurants and bars
A cocktail bar with what must be the world's smallest dance floor. A locavore restaurant inside the proprietors' farmhouse. An experimental Chinese d…
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Should school boards be a thing of the past?
With Ontario considering getting rid of elected trustees and school boards, questions are being raised about the role of boards. Across Canada, there…
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Why grip strength matters more than you think
Grip strength might seem like a small thing, but researchers say it can reveal a lot about how we age. Health and fitness journalist Alyssa Ages exp…
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Trump wants to take Greenland by sale or by force. Can he?
Amid threats to take over Greenland by force, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week. He says President Trum…
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Heated Rivalry is a hit, but can it change hockey culture?
The hit Canadian TV show that follows the secret relationship between hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosanov is everywhere right now. It's p…
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Pipe nightmare in Calgary
Calgary is dealing with a busted water main… again. One of the city's major water lines recently burst for the second time in 18 months. Crews are sc…
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