The Current
A daily News podcast featuring Matt Galloway
The Current
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Oysters are being used to fight coastal erosion, by creating living shorelines that can protect against climate change and rising sea levels. Researcher Jacob Stolle explains how it works.
As a teenager, Jack Whalen was held in solitary confinement for 730 days — beaten, humiliated and told he would amount to nothing at a notorious Newfoundland boys' home. He’s sharing his fight for justice in the new book Invisible Prisons, writ
Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene ripped through the southeast U.S. last week. We hear from people who lived through the storm’s destruction, and are now banding together to tackle the aftermath.
Malcolm Gladwell says he got some things wrong in The Tipping Point, his 25-year-old bestseller about what drives social change — so he’s written a follow-up, Revenge of the Tipping Point. He talks to Matt Galloway about revising some of those
U.S. vice-presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz had a civilized and at times even cordial debate Tuesday, in stark contrast to when Donald Trump faced off against Kamala Harris last month. What does the debate tell us about the remain
Canada recorded its lowest fertility rate for the second year in a row in 2023. Economist Armine Yalnizyan tells us what’s at stake for countries with a low birth rate, and what kind of supports would help struggling young Canadians embrace par
Iran fired missiles at Israel Tuesday, hours after Israel began a ground incursion in Lebanon. We look at Iran’s role in the region’s escalating conflict — and the risk of all-out war.
A TV crew offers 12 ordinary people the chance to take part in the adventure of a lifetime. But there’s a catch. The audience knows everything but the contestants are kept in the dark. As the cameras roll, no questions are allowed. Split Screen
Israeli journalist Amir Tibon survived the Oct. 7 attack on his kibbutz Nahal Oz, hiding in a safe room with his wife and two children. His new book, The Gates of Gaza, tells the harrowing story of that day and the Israeli-Palestinian history t
Some Quebec politicians are calling for a ban on new basement apartments in flood-prone areas. Some critics say the move doesn’t go far enough in the face of a changing climate.
Toronto renter Jennifer Smith had to dip into her line of credit to get a house for her family, but often has to prioritize paying rent or feeding her kids over repaying that debt. We look at why Canadian renters are carrying more personal debt
Recent reports from British Columbia and Alberta found life expectancy for Indigenous people has decreased by six and seven years, respectively, in those provinces. Three Indigenous health-care professionals tell host Matt Galloway that more In
Former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Murray Sinclair reads an excerpt from his book Who We Are: Four Questions For a Life and a Nation. The memoir draws from his personal experiences to reflect on truth and
7,000 Albertans have applied to the province’s new wildlife management program, which would allow selected citizens to hunt “problem” animals, including grizzly bears. Critics and proponents of the program discuss its potential — and if there m
The CBC’s senior international correspondent Margaret Evans joins us from Beirut to discuss Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, how it's impacting people on the ground, implications for Lebanon and the ongoing fears of furthe
Singer-songwriter William Prince wants his son to one day look back and say, “My dad was happy.” The award-winning artist spoke about making an intentional choice to “stand in joy,” and why it’s an honour to perform at home in Winnipeg, even as
Is it time to rethink the ways parents raise money for their children’s classroom? Matt Henderson, superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division, says relying on parents fundraising might mean lower-income neighbourhoods get left behind.
Poutine might be the closest thing Canada has to a national dish, but how do you pronounce it? Where did it come from — and what separates a great poutine from a great pretender? Justin Giovannetti Lamothe explores all these questions in his ne
Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton says she’s scared about what might happen under a second Trump presidency — and she’ll do everything she can to help Kamala Harris win in November. In a Canadian-exclusive interview, Clinton
Hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs has been indicted around allegations he coerced and sexually abused women for years, while using blackmail and violence to keep victims from speaking out. The CBC’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud takes a closer look at the
B.C.’s provincial election campaign has officially kicked off. Matt Galloway discusses what’s at stake with Katie De Rosa, B.C. provincial affairs reporter for CBC, and Les Leyne, legislative reporter for the Victoria Times Colonist.
In the face of human-made climate change, philosopher Todd May calls us to reflect on whether we deserve to inhabit this planet in his new book, Should We Go Extinct? The question, he says, can force us to consider how to be better stewards of
Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the UN, discusses Canada’s stance on pressing global conflicts, including fears of all-out war in the Middle East, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war and gang violence in Haiti.
Former Spark host Nora Young is part of CBC’s new Visual Investigations unit, a team that aims to publish stories examining disinformation, like AI deepfakes. With fabricated content becoming more sophisticated, she talks to Matt Galloway about
Trees can richly improve the quality of life in a city, but not all neighbourhoods have them. Advocates of “tree equity” say everyone deserves access to that shade and sense of beauty.
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