Podcast Episodes

The problems with how government contracts get outsourced

The RCMP has begun an investigation into allegations of misconduct made by two tech entrepreneurs. Their warnings to senior officials and experiences…

2 years, 3 months ago

War erupts between Israel and Hamas

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence

On Saturday, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, launched one of the largest and deadliest …

2 years, 3 months ago

How Canadian-made PAW Patrol took over kids’ entertainment

For over a decade now, the rescue pups of PAW Patrol have been an obsession for toddlers around the world. And now, the box office is responding too …

2 years, 3 months ago

A dropped case and the slow reckoning of the Canadian military

The trial of Lieutenant-General Steven Whelan began in late September. Only a week later, it was over, with the case before a court martial dropped. …

2 years, 3 months ago

Catch and release: the revolving door of violent repeat offenders

In less than a decade, Mohammed Majidpour has racked up more than 30 offences in Vancouver. His crimes include theft, robbery, dangerous driving and …

2 years, 3 months ago

How a group of Buddhist monks bought up a chunk of PEI

Over the past few years, the Buddhist organization Bliss and Wisdom has been buying up several parcels of land in PEI. So much so, residents have beg…

2 years, 3 months ago

Ukrainian refugees fled to Poland. Now thousands are leaving

When Russia invaded Ukraine back in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians fled the country. Many went to the neighbouring country of Poland, which we…

2 years, 3 months ago

Can a 4 billion year-old asteroid reveal the origins of life?

A capsule from the NASA spacecraft, Osiris-REx recently landed in a Utah desert after spending seven years in space. Inside the capsule is a sample f…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Dollarama executive, a luxury home and a World Heritage site

Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty, but the most iconic part of the island is along its southwest shore. Twin volcanic peaks – called the Pi…

2 years, 3 months ago

Why it’s so hard to bring food prices down

The federal government has been facing intense pressure to reduce the cost of food, as food inflation remains much higher than overall inflation. Som…

2 years, 3 months ago