Podcast Episodes

Is Doug Ford’s $225M booze plan worth it?

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the province will pay at least $225 million to get beer and wine into corner stores over a year ahead of schedule. But why does the province need to pay at all…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Donald Trump is a convicted felon

A New York jury has found former U.S. president Donald Trump guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records to conceal payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels.

This makes Trump the first American…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

When Israel investigates itself, what happens?

Earlier this week, an Israeli airstrike that set off a huge blaze in a tent camp in Rafah killed dozens of Palestinians and prompted outrage around the world. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Is Canada's economy working hard, or hardly working?

You might be hearing some positive-sounding headlines about Canada's economy recently. Inflation is coming down, and we've (so far) managed to avoid the recession many were predicting following the p…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

For Humboldt trucker, what punishment is enough?

It’s been six years since Jaskirat Singh Sidhu crashed a truck into a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team — killing 16 people, injuring 13 others and forever changing the victims’ families.…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How did a Mormon town grab first dibs on Alberta water?

As Alberta struggles to navigate several years of dry conditions in the province, its historic water license system has come under scrutiny. In short, whoever got water rights first has first dibs on…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Election season in the UK, again

Standing in the pouring rain, and drowned out by protest music, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood in front of 10 Downing street with an announcement: the British public would be heading to the…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Inside Haiti's capital, ripped apart by gangs

For months, Haiti has been ravaged by out-of-control gangs, especially in the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince. But international forces are expected to arrive any day now, led by Kenya.

Getting in…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Was Red Lobster's fall caused by more than endless shrimp?

Red Lobster used to be one of the biggest names in the world of casual dining — but now the restaurant chain is on the brink of collapse as it files for bankruptcy protection. Was its famous "endless…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

ICC prosecutor wants Netanyahu, Hamas leaders arrested

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor is requesting arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister. Offici…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago