Podcast Episodes

The threat of Hezbollah joining the Israel-Hamas war

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, is seen as a serious threat to the Israel-Hamas war. There are fears the group, considere…

2 years, 6 months ago

High interest rates and The Bank of Canada, explained

With inflation still stubbornly high, it seems like interest rates could remain elevated for quite some time. And the stress of that has some Canadia…

2 years, 6 months ago

The controversy over lowering the age of breast cancer screening

In Canada, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s the second leading cause of death from cancer in Canadian women …

2 years, 6 months ago

Inside the Israel-Gaza war zone

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled south in Gaza after Israel told 1.1 million people l…

2 years, 7 months ago

The influence of the U.S. on the Israel-Hamas war

When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the U.S. was among the first nations to firmly side with Israel, pledging unequivocal support. The U.S. has his…

2 years, 7 months ago

The Decibel presents: In Her Defence

In Her Defence, a new podcast series from The Globe and Mail, tells the story of Helen Nasland, in her words for the first time. Through a series of …

2 years, 7 months ago

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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago