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Last weekend The Super Mario Bros. Movie had the biggest global opening weekend for an animated movie ever. The story of how Nike brought the world A…
3 years, 6 months ago
Who attacked the Nord Stream pipelines?
In late September of 2022, the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines — which supply Russian natural gas to Germany and the rest of Europe via the Baltic Sea …
3 years, 6 months ago
Front Burner Presents | The Naked Emperor E4: It Takes a Village
Sam Bankman-Fried couldn’t have marketed FTX to the masses on his own. He had help – from the institutional investors who brought in the big bucks, t…
3 years, 6 months ago
Front Burner Presents | The Naked Emperor E3: Busted
In the weeks after FTX filed for bankruptcy Sam stuck to his story: he did not commit fraud. FTX’s post-collapse CEO claimed the company had been a …
3 years, 6 months ago
Could B.C.'s plan fix the housing crisis?
Vancouver is just one of many cities in Canada in the middle of a housing affordability crisis. This week, B.C. Premier David Eby floated a new plan …
3 years, 6 months ago
Alberta premier under scrutiny over leaked phone call
A leaked phone conversation between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a pastor facing pandemic-related charges is raising questions about potential …
3 years, 6 months ago
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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months ago