Podcast Episodes

Scathing report slams RCMP over Portapique mass shooting

Poor communication, a victim treated as a suspect and a police force that was unprepared — these are some conclusions about the RCMP’s handling of Ca…

3 years, 1 month ago

What’s next after Donald Trump’s indictment?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has faced multiple investigations, into claims of election interference in Georgia, his handling of classified mat…

3 years, 1 month ago

Front Burner Presents | The Naked Emperor E2: The Beginning of the End

We return to the beginning of Sam Bankman-Fried’s lucrative foray into crypto and ask: how did it all fall apart? Sam Bankman-Fried rose to the top …

3 years, 1 month ago

How pride nights became an NHL culture crisis

Pride Nights began in the NHL about ten years ago. They're meant to send a clear message to LGBTQ+ fans to feel welcome spending money and time watch…

3 years, 1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu flinched, will he retreat?

Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets and union strikes disrupted everything from flights to hospitals in Israel this week, as near…

3 years, 1 month ago

TikTok’s power and the push to ban it

TikTok is facing tough questions from many western democracies about the personal data it gathers and who has access to it. The app’s parent company …

3 years, 1 month ago

Chinese interference allegations escalate

Toronto-area MP Han Dong is denying allegations that he worked against the release of ‘the two Michaels’ in 2021. His denial comes in the wake of a …

3 years, 2 months ago

Front Burner Presents | The Naked Emperor E1: The Hype

Sam Bankman-Fried wasn't like other crypto moguls: he drove a Toyota Corolla, he was an advocate for government regulation, he said he would give bil…

3 years, 2 months ago

Trailer

Season 1

Front Burner is a daily news podcast from CBC that explores the big stories of the day with curiosity and an open mind. Hosted by award-winning inves…

3 years, 2 months ago

Iraq still suffers, 20 years after invasion

Twenty years ago this week, a US military campaign called ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’ began in the skies over Iraq’s capital, Badgdad. Overnight, cruis…

3 years, 2 months ago