Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhen it comes to sports betting, does everyone lose?
With the legalization of sports betting in Canada, and much of the United States, watching your favourite team has changed. If you don't partake, you…
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How war in the Middle East is upending the global economy
Stuck ships, wrong ports, and higher costs: war in the Middle East is causing headaches for worldwide supply chains. New York Times reporter Peter S.…
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Why are more young Canadians self-harming?
A new study shows the number of young Canadians treated for self-harm has more than doubled in the last 25 years. Montreal filmmaker Alex Anna talks …
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Why risky play is good for kids
The Canadian Pediatric Society says "risky play" is good for kids’ mental, physical and social health — even if it might result in injury. In an inte…
2 weeks ago
Cigarette butts help birds
New research from the University of Lodz in Poland seems to show that some birds get healthier if they use cigarette butts in their nests.
2 weeks ago
Cubans in exile want an “end to communism”
Millions of people in Cuba are still without electricity after the country’s power grid collapsed on Monday. It comes as the U.S. has an oil blockade…
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A Canadian company is helping white supremacists fundraise
CBC’s investigative program, the fifth estate--has spent months looking into two Canadian platforms and the role they play in monetizing hate--under …
2 weeks ago
The power of kindness and other life lessons from a priest
Father James Martin is known around the world for giving voice to Catholics who are often excluded from their church, including those in the LGBTQ co…
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Can American doctors solve BC’s healthcare woes?
Is British Colombia’s push to recruit American doctors actually easing the strain on the healthcare system, or just offering a short-term fix? We loo…
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E-waste is on the rise in Canada, here’s why you should care
From old cellphones and chargers to fridges and washing machines, Canadians are getting rid of more old technology than ever. We speak with two Canad…
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