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Back to SearchHow does the war in Gaza end?
Episode 1133
This weekend saw four Israeli hostages rescued at the cost of at least 200 Palestinian lives. While the world debates the calculus of that manoeuvre,…
1 year, 11 months ago
Is Alberta ready for a disastrous drought?
Episode 1131
The 1930s was a disastrous time for Alberta, as crops failed and topsoil blew away in the wind. And while the province is not currently at that level…
1 year, 11 months ago
Welcome to the era of "tip creep"
Episode 1132
Traditionally, we think of a tip as an acknowledgement of a job well done, usually by someone who performs a service for us. It's become impolite not…
1 year, 11 months ago
Pre-nups?! In This Economy?!
Episode 1129
In pop culture, pre-nuptial agreements (or pre-nups) are usually talked about as something that protects a rich person from marrying a gold digger. B…
1 year, 11 months ago
Could a Canadian breakthrough lead to an ALS cure?
Episode 1130
Scientists are very careful about throwing around words like 'breakthrough' or 'cure'—especially when it comes to diseases like ALS that are so devas…
1 year, 11 months ago
At long last, an interest rate cut. What comes next?
Episode 1128
On Wednesday the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate for the first time in four years, after months spent at a 20-plus year high. The cut wa…
2 years ago
Everything you need to know about heat pumps
Episode 1127
Heat pumps could fundamentally shift the way we heat and cool our homes, but high costs and misconceptions about their performance in cold weather ha…
2 years ago
Does Canada fine industrial polluters enough to make a difference?
Episode 1126
There are some large companies in Canada that have a history of breaking environmental laws. But the framework for fining them can be complex, and of…
2 years ago
Could B.C. get a conservative government?
Episode 1125
It's been decades since the Conservative party played any real role in British Columbia's legislature. But that might be changing. With a little over…
2 years ago
The ignoble end of "the world's worst McDonald's"
Episode 1123
Over the next few weeks, we'll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the catalogue. If you're new to the show, we hope you enjoy hearing …
2 years ago