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  1. Why more construction workers are talking about mental health2024/02/23

    At least one third of construction workers struggle with their mental health, according to Statistics Canada. We hear a worker’s story about what he went through privately, what’s preventing workers from talking about how they’re doing — and how that’s slowly changing.
  2. NASA’s looking for volunteers to help simulate life on Mars2024/02/23

    NASA is looking for volunteers to live in a habitat meant to simulate life on the red planet. Suzanne Bell, NASA’s lead for its Behavioral Health and Performance Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center, tells Galloway what researchers are hoping to learn from this experiment.
  3. Killer of London, Ont., Muslim family committed terrorism, says judge2024/02/23
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  4. The Current Introduces: The Secret Life of Canada | Season 62024/02/22
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  5. Controversies cloud the start of MLS’s 2024 season2024/02/22

    As the 2024 Major League Soccer season kicks off, several controversies — from a referee strike to outraged fans in East Asia — have cast a bit of a cloud over the opening matches. Soccer writer John Molinaro walks us through the issues.
  6. Zelenskyy’s peculiar transformation, from television star to wartime leader2024/02/22

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s career change — from wise-cracking television star to wartime leader — was an unlikely one, to put it mildly. But Time Magazine’s Simon Shuster watched the transformation up close. He tells us more about it in his new book, The Showman.
  7. The precarious state of Putin’s opposition after Navalny’s death2024/02/22

    Before his death, Alexei Navalny was the most visible symbol of the opposition to Vladimir Putin in Russia. Now, the opposition is in a precarious state. Matt Galloway speaks with Navalny’s friend and Putin critic Boris Akunin, a celebrated Russian author; and political scientist Jan Matti Dollbaum, co-author of Navalny.
  8. The appeal of — and alarm created by — biometrics use at airports2024/02/22

    Emirates Airlines in Dubai is installing a biometric system that lets passengers through airport security just by showing their face. It’s an idea gaining traction around the world, from Germany to China. We hear about the appeal of — and alarm created by — this technology.
  9. Why a Canadian military veteran set up a humanitarian organization in Ukraine2024/02/21

    When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started two years ago, Paul Hughes, a Canadian farmer and military veteran, went to Ukraine and launched a humanitarian organization there. CBC Radio’s Danny Kerslake caught up with Hughes for his documentary, Mission 300.
  10. Addressing the opioid crisis in Belleville, Ont.2024/02/21

    In the span of just 48 hours, there were 23 drug overdoses in Belleville, Ont. — enough to prompt Mayor Neil Ellis to declare a state of emergency. In the days that followed, our producer Amanda Grant went to Belleville to meet some of the people facing the crisis head on and learn what support they need from all levels of government.
  11. Toronto rec hockey player Ike Werner on getting cut by a skate blade2024/02/21

    Rec hockey player Ike Werner was sliced in the neck by a fellow player’s skate. He tells Matt Galloway about the experience.
  12. ‘Strong desire’ from international community for ceasefire in Gaza: Canada’s UN ambassador2024/02/21
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  13. Where the idea of free time came from2024/02/20

    It took an international agreement in 1919 for a five-day workweek and eight-hour workdays to become a reality — and as Gary Cross, author of Free Time, points out, that is when our idea of free time came to be. He tells Matt Galloway about his book and how fast consumerism is distorting our free time.
  14. Retire at 65? Some seniors can’t — out of necessity2024/02/20

    The cost of just about everything is going up in Canada, and a growing number of seniors are living with the reality that they can’t afford to retire. We hear from two Canadians who planned to retire at 65 but are still working at 67 — out of necessity.
  15. ‘Humanity itself [has] failed us,’ says aid worker in Rafah2024/02/20
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  16. Loss of habitat is biggest threat to migratory species, says UN report2024/02/19

    A new report by a United Nations conservation group highlights the challenges migratory species are facing. It says nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline — and loss of habitat is the biggest threat. But conservationists in Canada say there are ways to work across borders to address this, as working together to conserve those species is crucial.
  17. George Stroumboulopoulos on his extraordinary career in music media2024/02/19

    In a conversation from January, George Stroumboulopoulos discusses the power of music, the art of listening and the elements that have shaped his lengthy career in the broadcast industry.
  18. Bringing maternity care to Inuit women in Quebec’s north2024/02/19

    We revisit Duncan McCue's Hands of a Midwife documentary, which highlights the decades long struggle for Inuit women to find proper midwife care in northern Quebec. That started to change in 1986 when the north’s first midwifery clinic opened in Puvirnituq, allowing women to stay close to their community, family and support.
  19. Winnipeg is having a moment2024/02/17
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  20. Will lab-grown meat ever reach our plates?2024/02/16

    Lab-grown meat was pitched as the future of protein, with billions invested in the promise of meat without killing. But lab-grown steak and chicken still haven't made it to the dinner table — will they ever?
  21. Putin saw Navalny as a ‘mortal threat’: Bill Browder2024/02/16
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  22. First Nation gets its own emergency alert system2024/02/16
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  23. The Current Introduces: Hollywood Exiles2024/02/15
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  24. Growing up in a decades-long psychological experiment2024/02/15
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  25. Lululemon accused of greenwashing2024/02/15

    Vancouver non-profit Stand.earth is accusing Lululemon of greenwashing, saying the clothing retailer’s environmental claims and marketing don’t line up with its own sustainability reports. We look at Stand.earth’s call for the Competition Bureau to investigate, and ask how consumers can spot greenwashing if they want to make environmentally friendly choices.
  26. A trailblazer for women’s hockey2024/02/15

    Dagmar Boettcher was one of the first girls to play organized hockey against boys 60 years ago — and this week she’ll be among thousands of fans cheering on players in Canada’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League. She reflects on how hockey shaped her life and what has changed over the past six decades.
  27. ‘Major’ finding in food allergy research2024/02/15

    Scientists at McMaster University say they’ve discovered a cell that remembers allergic reactions and triggers an immune response. Some experts say the finding could be the key to future treatments for people living with food allergies. 

  28. Why Wab Kinew thinks it’s Manitoba’s turn now2024/02/14
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  29. Embracing winter — and eating well — in Manitoba2024/02/14
    Matt Galloway talks to Winnipeggers about embracing winter in all its glory, whether that’s wandering snowy trails or a game of crokicurl, the Manitoba game that’s sweeping North America. Plus, we take a bite of Manitoba's unique food culture, from nips to Fat Boys to honey dill sauce.
  30. Meet the deli worker helping Ukrainian newcomers find their feet2024/02/14
    Daria Zozulia made Winnipeg her home after leaving Russia-occupied Crimea in 2014, and now helps Ukrainians who are escaping Russia’s full-scale invasion. She’s hiring some of those newcomers at the Sausage Makers Delicatessen Meat Market, a Winnipeg deli that has become something of a community hub.
  31. What standing in joy means to William Prince2024/02/14
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  32. Are saunas really good for your health?2024/02/13
    A sauna feels nice on a cold winter’s day — but what do we know for sure about the physical and social benefits? In a conversation from last month, Matt Galloway talks to filmmaker Anna Hints, whose film about sauna culture is up for an Oscar; and asks Dr. Peter Attia what sweating it out does for our health and longevity.
  33. Calls for mental health care to be covered in Canada2024/02/13
    Research suggests five million Canadians have a mental health disorder — but only about half of them receive any professional help. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen takes a look at the push for universal mental health care and what it’ll take to help struggling Canadians.
  34. Palestinian in Rafah says last semblance of safety is gone2024/02/13
    Aid worker Yousef Hammash and his family fled south to Rafah as Israel’s military offensive unfolded in Gaza. But after Israel bombed Rafah Sunday night and warned that an incursion is imminent, Hammash says there’s nowhere safe in what he called a “land of rubble.”
  35. Scathing report on ArriveCan app2024/02/13
    Auditor General Karen Hogan has delivered a scathing report about the federal government’s ArriveCan app. She says the cost of the pandemic-era travel app ballooned to an estimated $59.5 million, but poor record-keeping means the true figure is “impossible to determine.”
  36. Ukrainians in Winnipeg hold out hope for home2024/02/12
    Manitoba has welcomed 20,000 Ukrainians since Russia invaded their homeland two years ago. We meet three women who left their lives and families behind to start a new life in Winnipeg, in the hopes of helping the war effort at home.
  37. Why burnt-out nurses are turning to private agencies2024/02/12
    A growing number of nurses are leaving an overburdened health-care system to work for private agencies — an exodus that is fuelling staffing shortages and driving up costs in the public system. What’s needed to recruit and retain staff, and make nursing sustainable for those already on the brink of burnout?
  38. ‘Winterpeg’ struggling with warmer weather2024/02/12
    Winnipeg’s known for frigid winters, but the city has felt warmer temperatures this year. We meet some of the people who embrace all that ‘Winterpeg’ has to offer, and find out how businesses that rely on the cold have been forced to pivot.
  39. Manitoba NDP moving 'as fast as we can' on landfill search: minister2024/02/12
    Manitoba’s new NDP government has promised to search a Winnipeg landfill believed to hold the remains of two murdered Indigenous women, after more than a year of debate and delay. Matt Galloway asks Minister Nahanni Fontaine when the search will happen and what that commitment means to her personally, as a longtime advocate for Indigenous women.
  40. Artist Jordan Stranger on sharing his Indigenous culture2024/02/12
    Jordan Stranger’s murals can be seen all over Winnipeg. The Cree artist and graphic designer from Peguis First Nation tells us what it’s like to share his art and culture, and why he hopes commemorating the past can lead to a brighter future.
  41. Measles outbreaks prompt calls for vaccine catch-up2024/02/09
    Europe has seen a sharp increase in measles, with researchers saying it's only a matter of time before more cases show up here in Canada. Dr. Natasha Crowcroft tells us about the race to catch up on routine vaccinations after a pandemic lull.
  42. Online cults goading teens into self harm2024/02/09
    When a B.C. teen tried to kill herself, her dad found messages on her phone from an online cult called 764, goading her into self-harm. The Fifth Estate’s Ioanna Roumeliotis talks to Matt Galloway about 764 and other groups that target vulnerable minors online and pressure them into recording or livestreaming self-harm.
  43. What’s a ballbecue?2024/02/09
    It’s a barbecue shaped like a giant football. And this Super Bowl weekend, its Quebec inventor Stéphan Genest will use the “ballbecue” to cook for more than 1,000 people in Las Vegas — realizing a dream 15 years in the making.
  44. How B.C. could fix unsafe rooming houses2024/02/09
    Vancouver's SROs, or single-room-occupancy hotels, house thousands of vulnerable people — and are notoriously unsafe spaces. Two recent court rulings are putting pressure on the B.C. government to make this housing option safer, perhaps by buying it.
  45. Support for Ukraine fading in Canada, poll suggests2024/02/08
    Our national affairs panel discusses a new poll that suggests Canadians' support for Ukraine has begun to fade; and an NDP ultimatum to the Liberals on pharmacare. Matt Galloway talks to President of the Angus Reid Institute Shachi Kurl, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz, and the National Post’s Ryan Tumilty.
  46. Ron MacLean on the state of hockey culture2024/02/08
    Five former Canadian world junior hockey players were charged with sexual assault this week, including four current NHL players. Matt Galloway discusses the state of hockey culture and what needs to change with Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada.
  47. Cape Breton rallies to help snowed-in seniors2024/02/08
    Some Cape Bretoners are still trying to dig themselves out after almost 5 feet of snow fell this week, with reports that older people in particular are missing medical appointments and running low on food. We talk to people on the Nova Scotian island about the scramble to get supplies to the vulnerable — by snowshoe, if necessary.
  48. Turkey, one year after the earthquake2024/02/08
    It's been a year since an earthquake killed nearly 60,000 people in Turkey and Syria, but hundreds of thousands of survivors are still sleeping in tents, shipping containers or on the street. Victoria Craig, a reporter based in Turkey, brings us the view from a still-devastated country.
  49. To Kill a Tiger gets Oscar nod2024/02/07
    After a teenage girl was raped in India, her family went on a quest for justice. Their story is the subject of To Kill a Tiger, a film by Canadian director Nisha Pahuja that has now been nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category at the Oscars. We revisit her conversation with Galloway from Sept. 2022.
  50. Nevada GOP voters pick ‘none of these candidates’2024/02/07
    Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot in Nevada’s Republican primary on Tuesday, but his main rival Nikki Haley lost to an option that let voters pick “none of these candidates.” The Globe and Mail’s Nathan Vanderklippe brings us the latest on the presidential race and Trump’s ongoing legal troubles.
  51. Lingering cough? Here’s what you need to know2024/02/07
    Are you dealing with a nagging cough that just won’t go away? Respirologist Dr. Nicholas Vozoris says if you’ve been sick recently, it could just be a post-infectious cough. He explains what you can do to ease the annoyance — and when to check if it’s something more serious.
  52. Saving people from homelessness — for just $11,0002024/02/07
    A Montreal program offers struggling Canadians a cash boost to help them avoid falling into homelessness — at an average cost of $11,000. Welcome Hall Mission CEO Samuel Watts tells Matt Galloway why that’s money well spent to get people back on their feet, and discusses how it could be scaled up to tackle the homelessness crisis in other parts of the country.
  53. How a Canadian 'orphan' found her long-lost family in Korea2024/02/06
    Kimberly Taylor grew up believing she was an orphan, until a CBC investigation last year revealed that thousands of children adopted from South Korea had been lied to. Taylor set out to reunite with a family she never knew she had, who had been searching for her for decades.
  54. Conflict in Gaza enters fifth month2024/02/06
    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East, pushing Washington’s call for “a sustained pause in hostilities” as the Israel-Hamas war enters its fifth month. The CBC's Chris Brown brings us the latest from Jerusalem.
  55. What Canada needs to do to fight car thefts2024/02/06
    A Toronto man was able to track his stolen truck to a rail yard, but neither police nor the rail company were able to help retrieve it. He tells Matt Galloway how he tracked his vehicle as it was moved around the world, and why he’s still determined to get it back — and experts weigh up what can be done to stop the spate of car thefts across Canada.
  56. The Dubai princesses who risked it all to run away2024/02/06
    Sheikha Latifa was born into incredible privilege as the daughter of the leader of Dubai, but she and her sister risked everything to escape years of alleged abuse at the hands of their father. Heidi Blake explores the story in her new podcast The Runaway Princesses.
  57. 10,000 patients in this city are losing their doctor2024/02/05
    A health centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is dropping 10,000 patients due to a doctor shortage. Matt Galloway talks to some of the people left scrambling to find primary care, and asks what’s driving the shortage of family doctors across the entire country.
  58. How to tell which wellness trends are just wrong2024/02/05
    As part of our series Well Founded, Jonathan Jarry explains how to spot some of the pseudoscience you see online, and separate wellness myths from what can actually help you. Jarry is a science communicator at McGill University's Office for Science and Society, and co-hosts the podcast The Body of Evidence.
  59. Cash-strapped Canadians turn to loans charging 47% interest2024/02/05
    And many Canadians turn to alternative lenders when money gets tight, but those lenders can charge up to 47 per cent interest. The federal government is taking steps to cap that interest rate at 35 per cent — but critics say the move won’t address why people turn to alternative lenders in the first place.
  60. Ten years after the Rana Plaza collapse, what’s changed?2024/02/02
    The 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory killed 1,134 people and sparked a global outcry around the high human cost of making cheap clothes. The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley returned to Bangladesh, where he found that promises to improve wages and safety have backslid, including by some Canadian companies.
  61. Alberta’s new policies will put trans kids at risk, says teenager2024/02/02
    A transgender teen in Alberta says Premier Danielle Smith’s new policies amount to forcing teenagers out of the closet via government regulation. The premier’s sweeping changes, unveiled this week, will affect how transgender teens are treated in schools and their access to what experts say is life-saving health care.
  62. What the Manulife-Loblaw deal means for your health care2024/02/02
    Insurance company Manulife says its coverage of certain drugs will only apply at Loblaws-owned pharmacies. We unpack what the change means for you and your access to health care.
  63. Explorers say they’ve found Amelia Earhart's plane2024/02/02
    Explorers think they might have finally found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane. Is this the end of an 87-year mystery?
  64. Environmentalists make the case for nuclear power2024/02/01
    Ontario intends to refurbish the Pickering nuclear plant as part of wider plans to expand the province’s nuclear sector. We talk to environmentalists who say that despite the cost and concerns around toxic waste, nuclear power is a crucial part of the push to reach net zero.
  65. Mass stabbing inquiry delivers recommendations2024/02/01
    The inquest into the stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation has shared recommendations to help prevent similar tragedies in the future. The CBC’s Sam Samson explains what the inquest found and how families have reacted.
  66. Men fleeing Ukraine to avoid conscription2024/02/01
    Thousands of men have fled Ukraine to avoid being drafted into the war with Russia, with many crossing into neighbouring Moldova and claiming asylum. CBC correspondent Briar Stewart takes us to the Ukraine-Moldova border to meet some of the men refusing to fight.
  67. Facing up to fatphobia2024/02/01
    Kate Manne had never gone swimming until recently because she didn’t want to be seen in a bathing suit. Her new book, Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia, explores how her body has been received, from the workplace to the doctor's office — and why she thinks fatphobia is such a persistent form of discrimination.
  68. Canadian ‘aghast’ at delay to MAID for mental illness2024/01/31
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  69. How B.C. gangs move drugs all over the world2024/01/31
    Veteran crime reporter Kim Bolan has just returned from a worldwide trip to investigate Canada’s place in the global drug trade — and found that the gangs in charge see Vancouver's port as a safe haven to operate from. She tells Matt Galloway what she’s uncovered in her latest investigative series Lethal Exports, published in the Vancouver Sun.
  70. Why ‘risky play’ is important for kids2024/01/31
    The Canadian Pediatric Society says "risky play" is good for kids’ mental, physical and social health — even if it might result in injury. We hear what’s behind this new advice, why ”incredibly boring playgrounds” are part of the problem, and why parents might need to just take a deep breath.
  71. Eliminating cervical cancer ‘well within our sights’2024/01/30
    Scotland began vaccinating teenage girls against HPV in 2008. Now, a new study shows no one in that cohort has developed cervical cancer in the years since. Matt Galloway talks to the study’s author Dr. Tim Palmer about whether it’s possible to make cervical cancer an exceedingly rare disease; and asks Dr. Gina Ogilvie about at-home screening and vaccination efforts here in Canada.
  72. How animals see colour in the world around them2024/01/30
    What does a dog see when it looks at a peacock feather? Or a bee, when it looks at a flower? Scientists have developed a camera system to show how various species perceive colour as they navigate their habitats — biologist Daniel Hanley tells us how it works.
  73. Tackling deepfake nudes in schools and online2024/01/30
    Explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift flooded social media last weekend, just weeks after deepfake nudes of Canadian teens were found circulating in a Winnipeg school. Experts say more needs to be done to address this abusive use of technology, from the playground to the boardroom.
  74. What it's like working with the world's 'forgotten' refugees2024/01/29
    War Child Canada founder Samantha Nutt recently travelled to South Sudan, where she met refugees who feel forgotten by the wider world. She talks to Matt Galloway about what she saw in the unfolding humanitarian crisis and where she finds the will to keep working in the face of great suffering.
  75. What to expect from the foreign interference inquiry2024/01/29
    The highly anticipated public inquiry into foreign electoral interference begins Monday. It will start by deciding what it can — and can’t — talk about publicly. We discuss what to watch for as the inquiry unfolds and what it might mean for Canada’s relations with China, Russia and India.
  76. Retraining the brain to silence tinnitus2024/01/29
    Tinnitus can sound like a ringing in your ears or a whooshing in your head — and can be constant and disruptive for the people who live with it. We hear how scientists are trying to treat the problem, including a way to retrain the brain to silence the ringing.
  77. Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza2024/01/26
    The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to contain death and damage in Gaza, but has stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. The court is also allowing the case involving South Africa’s accusation of genocide to proceed. We'll unpack the ruling and explain what might happen next.
  78. At 99, swimmer Betty Brussel just smashed 3 world records2024/01/26
    Swimmer Betty Brussel just broke three world records. She’s training hard for her next competition — while preparing for her 100th birthday this summer. As part of our series Well Founded, we talk to researchers and older Canadians about the importance of staying active in your golden years.
  79. Alleged human smuggler living freely outside Toronto2024/01/26
    An investigation from The Fifth Estate has found that a man accused of smuggling a migrant family — who froze to death while walking from Canada into the U.S. — is living freely outside Toronto. Steven D'Souza brings us his ongoing investigation into the search for those accused of human smuggling.
  80. Are full-body MRIs worth the money?2024/01/25
    Celebrity endorsements are driving up demand for full-body MRIs, which scan for anything lurking in your body that might not show up in more routine check-ups. But some experts say these expensive scans might not actually help you — rather, they could hurt Canada’s already struggling health-care system. As part of our new series Well Founded, we talk to a doctor who tried it out for himself.
  81. B.C. chief coroner angry at province’s ‘lackadaisical’ response to toxic drugs crisis2024/01/25
    B.C.’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she’s angry with the provincial government’s “lackadaisical” response to the toxic drugs crisis, which has killed almost 14,000 people in B.C. since 2016. As she prepares to retire, Lapointe talks to Matt Galloway about what’s needed to save lives, and the intense pain she sees in parents who have lost children to toxic drugs.
  82. What we know about former world junior hockey players told to surrender to police2024/01/25
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  83. Far-right plot to mass deport migrants in Germany2024/01/24
    It has emerged that members of Germany’s far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) met with neo-Nazis to discuss plans to mass deport migrants, including German citizens of foreign origin. We discuss the reaction in Germany, where the AfD is still polling high — and why anti-immigrant rhetoric is gaining ground across Europe.
  84. The social expectations that stifle young Black boys2024/01/24
    Growing up as a young Black man, Matthew R. Morris felt hemmed in by expectations around race, masculinity and how people thought he should fit into Canadian society. In his new memoir Black Boys Like Me, he explores his journey from a difficult student with something to prove, to an educator and role model for Black youth.
  85. Invoking Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules2024/01/24
    A federal judge has ruled that the Liberal government infringed on Charter rights by invoking the Emergencies Act to clear protesters in Ottawa and elsewhere in early 2022. We look at the ruling, why a public inquiry came to a different conclusion — and what the political fallout might be.
  86. Does Apple’s Vision Pro live up to the hype?2024/01/23
    Apple is pitching its new Vision Pro — a virtual reality headset — as the future of personal computing. But are people ready to wear what looks like a large pair of ski goggles, at a price tag of roughly $4,700? We ask Julian Chokkattu, the reviews editor at Wired.
  87. Alberta is not the ‘caricature’ that Canada thinks it is: Rachel Notley2024/01/23
    Rachel Notley is stepping down as leader of the Alberta NDP, after leading the party to victory in 2015 — and suffering defeat in two subsequent elections. She talks to Matt Galloway about pipelines, polarization and why the best night out in Canada is a night out in Alberta.
  88. Canada needs more foster parents. What does the role involve?2024/01/23
    Many foster parents in Canada are getting too old to take on new kids — but not enough people are stepping up to replace them. Matt Galloway talks to advocates and foster parents about the urgent need for new foster homes, and why the cost-of-living crisis is a big part of the problem.
  89. Anesthesiologist shortage puts surgeries in jeopardy2024/01/23
    Provinces are warning of a shortage of anesthesiologists, fuelled by a mix of burnout and retirements. We talk to anesthesiologists Dr. Kevin Gregg and Dr. Lucie Filteau about the very real impacts for patients in the operating room, and how to solve the shortage.
  90. Premier P.J. Akeeagok on Nunavut’s future2024/01/22
    Nunavut has taken over land and resource responsibility from the federal government in the largest land transfer in Canadian history. Premier P.J. Akeeagok talks to Matt Galloway about the opportunities — and challenges — that lie ahead.
  91. Well Founded: Do office wellness programs actually work?2024/01/22
    Companies spend big money to help their employees feel good at work, from lunchtime yoga to mindfulness seminars. But a new study suggests these workplace wellness programs aren’t actually doing much to help. We dive into office wellness in the first instalment of Well Founded, our new series about making sense of all the pitches on how to be a better you.
  92. Risk of famine grows in Gaza2024/01/22
    Isam Hamad says it feels like “the dark ages” at Gaza’s southern border, where he and his family are stuck with extremely limited food and water. Matt Galloway talks to Hamad about what he’s doing to try to survive; and discusses getting humanitarian aid where it’s needed with Arif Husain, chief economist for the World Food Programme.
  93. Inquest into mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation2024/01/22
    The CBC’s Sam Samson shares the latest from the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation, where Myles Sanderson killed 11 people in Sept. 2022.
  94. Working 9-5 and then some — just to stay afloat2024/01/19
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  95. Bankruptcy rates climbing in Canada2024/01/19
    Bankruptcy rates are climbing, and they could get worse as businesses stare down deadlines to repay pandemic assistance loans. What’s driving these numbers, and what’s needed to help people navigate this painful process?
  96. The hype around the Stanley cup (not that one)2024/01/19
    If you hear “Stanley cup” and immediately think “hockey trophy,” you’ve probably missed the latest craze in reusable water bottles. The insulated travel mug holds 1.2 litres of water, comes in a variety of colours — and has become so popular that stores are limiting how many people can buy. Journalist Meg Duff helps us understand the hype.
  97. Greenland’s losing 30 million tonnes of ice every hour2024/01/19
    Greenland is losing 30 million tonnes of ice every hour, a new study suggests. Canadian researcher William Colgan regularly visits the country’s ice sheet. He tells us about the changes he’s seen and what that surge of freshwater might mean for the world’s oceans.
  98. How to feng shui your fridge2024/01/18
    Jiaying Zhao wants to feng shui your fridge — both to reduce your personal food waste and help curb emissions worldwide. She tells Galloway how happiness can be a great motivator in the fight against climate change and can turn individual action into systemic change.
  99. Huge ancient city discovered in Amazon2024/01/18
    Researchers have found the ruins of a huge ancient city in the depths of the Amazon, using airborne laser sensors to see what’s hidden in the dense vegetation. Stéphen Rostain, who led the investigation, says this complex society thrived for 1,000 years; and archaeologist Jay Silverstein tells us what this discovery reveals about humankind's potential — and fragility.
  100. Liberals polling poorly as Conservatives woo young voters2024/01/18
    Our national affairs panel discusses the prime minister’s controversial vacation, the Liberals’ struggling poll numbers, the Conservatives’ pitch to young voters and Rachel Notley’s legacy as Alberta NDP leader. Matt Galloway talks to Globe and Mail reporter Carrie Tait; the Toronto Star’s deputy Ottawa bureau chief Stephanie Levitz; and Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute.
  101. Making immigration work for Canada2024/01/17
    The federal government is facing criticism that it has hiked immigration targets in recent years, without ensuring there’s enough housing and other essential services to support a bigger population. Matt Galloway talks to economists who say immigration is an important part of Canada’s future prosperity, but the policies around it need more nuanced thinking.
  102. Daycares say $10-a-day childcare isn’t adding up2024/01/17
    Some child-care operators say the federal government’s pledge to provide $10-a-day daycare isn’t adding up for them financially — and they might face closure without more support. Matt Galloway talks to workers and owners about where provincial and federal governments are going wrong.
  103. How reframing chronic back pain could bring relief2024/01/17
    Many Canadians suffer from debilitating chronic back pain, affecting their work, relationships and even mental health. We hear from researchers about a treatment called pain reprocessing therapy, which could offer some sweet relief by reframing that pain in our minds.
  104. Russian antiwar activist (finally) becomes Canadian2024/01/16
    Maria Kartasheva had already moved to Canada when she was convicted in her native Russia for blog posts criticizing the war in Ukraine. That conviction blocked her from becoming a Canadian citizen last spring, but she was finally allowed to take the oath last week. She talks to Matt Galloway about the perils of speaking out against Putin, and her hopes for a new life here.
  105. People finding creative solutions to the homelessness crisis2024/01/16
    Advocates say there’s no single, perfect solution to the homelessness crisis across Canada, so sometimes a little creativity is required. We hear how tiny homes, electrified encampments and supportive modular housing are chipping away at the problem, and supporting people in crisis when more permanent solutions are lacking.
  106. Trump supporter on why criminal charges haven’t swayed his vote2024/01/16
    Donald Trump dominated the Iowa caucuses Monday night, cementing his Republican nominee front-runner status — despite ongoing court cases and the prospect of prison time. One voter in Iowa says those charges are “trumped up” and won’t sway his support.
  107. Deep freeze heats up political debate in Alberta2024/01/16
    Icy cold temperatures pushed Alberta's energy grid to its limit over the weekend. But when an emergency alert went out asking Albertans to conserve energy, it also stirred up political debate about the federal government's plans to decarbonize the grid.
  108. Airstrikes on Yemen, explained2024/01/15
    The U.S. and U.K. have launched airstrikes on Yemen, in response to Houthi rebels raiding commercial ships in the Red Sea, over Israel's war in Gaza. Journalist Iona Craig explains what the rebels want, and why they’re not afraid of an escalating conflict.
  109. This Florida school has a strict cellphone ban. It’s working2024/01/15
    Quebec has implemented a ban on smartphones in classrooms, something which has already largely failed in Ontario. In Orlando, Fla., Timber Creek High School has a strict rule banning phones at any time during the day — and Principal Marc Wasko says it’s working.
  110. The life of a modern-day lighthouse keeper2024/01/15
    British Columbia is looking for lighthouse keepers — the perfect job if you like rugged coastlines, working with your hands and lots of time by yourself. Matt Galloway talks to former lighthouse keepers Caroline Woodward and Barry Porter about a life that’s all about isolation, wild weather and saving lives.
  111. What a Canadian doctor saw in Gaza2024/01/15
  112. Why old-school explorers were ‘utterly mad’2024/01/12
  113. Chaos in Ecuador as gunmen storm live TV2024/01/12
  114. The incredible power of the humble hug2024/01/12
  115. Remembering Ed Broadbent, a ‘giant of Canadian politics’2024/01/12
  116. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in court2024/01/11
  117. The race back to the moon2024/01/11
  118. Whitehorse school eases ban on nuts2024/01/11
  119. How saving street dogs in Thailand helped this man save himself2024/01/11
  120. N.S. has a plan to support paramedics. Will it endanger patients?2024/01/10
  121. Worried you’re always glued to your phone? Listen to this2024/01/10
  122. Drone swarms, AI attacks and the changing face of war2024/01/10
  123. Can IVF save the northern white rhino?2024/01/09
  124. More men report sexual misconduct in Canada’s military2024/01/09
  125. Loose bolts led to jetliner blowout at 16,000 feet2024/01/09
  126. How dreams vary in different cultures2024/01/09
  127. Clearing homeless encampments violates Charter rights: advocate2024/01/08
  128. Are saunas really good for your health?2024/01/08
  129. Bird flu kills polar bear2024/01/08
  130. RSV vaccine approved for use during pregnancy2024/01/08
  131. André Picard on his hopes for Canadian health care2024/01/05
  132. Tensions mounting in the Middle East2024/01/05
  133. Meet Martinus Evans, the 300-pound marathon runner2024/01/05
  134. George Stroumboulopoulos wants to show you some really great music2024/01/05
  135. Michael Audain on how art changed his life2024/01/04
  136. Childcare spots getting harder to find, research shows2024/01/04
  137. Rumblings of war between North and South Korea2024/01/04
  138. One father’s anxious fight to get his kids out of Gaza2024/01/04
  139. Honouring new Order of Canada appointees2024/01/03
  140. Strongwoman Alyssa Ages on the true meaning of strength2024/01/03
  141. What would a Biden-Trump rematch look like?2024/01/03
  142. Was 2023 the best year ever?2024/01/02
  143. Extraordinary people named to Order of Canada2024/01/02
  144. Why Jane Goodall won’t give up on hope2024/01/02
  145. Chefs and food writers share the recipes and cookbooks that brought them comfort this year2023/12/29
  146. Canadian politics in 2023 and what’s in store for 20242023/12/29
  147. For this 95-year-old musician with dementia, playing the piano keeps her feeling like herself2023/12/29
  148. Helping Jewish and Palestinian diaspora communities understand each other2023/12/28
  149. Why dozens of Canadian adoptees from South Korea are questioning their origins2023/12/28
  150. Acclaimed French chef Eric Ripert on cooking seafood with love2023/12/28
  151. How 3 strangers are helping refugees start new lives in Canada2023/12/27
  152. Director Robert McCallum on his Mr. Dressup movie2023/12/27
  153. Sea otters return to Haida Gwaii and 50 years since the US Endangered Species Act2023/12/27
  154. What happens to the holiday gifts you return?2023/12/26
  155. Astra Taylor on tackling the age of insecurity2023/12/26
  156. Why isn’t hockey more popular in the U.S.?2023/12/22
  157. Canadian youth take climate change fight to court2023/12/22
  158. McGill bursary to offset tuition fee hikes2023/12/21
  159. How Quebec’s tourtière became a New York hit2023/12/21
  160. The patriarchy of pockets2023/12/21
  161. Aren't volcanoes fascinating?2023/12/20
  162. How Israelis and Palestinians view the ongoing conflict2023/12/20
  163. Unravelling the mysteries of a baby woolly mammoth2023/12/20
  164. The best things that happened to you in 20232023/12/19
  165. A jolt for Canada's electric car market2023/12/19
  166. Home for Christmas: How a P.E.I. mom tracked down her mentally ill son in Toronto2023/12/19
  167. Investigating allegations of Hamas sexual violence2023/12/18
  168. An exhibit of (entirely fake) J.E.H. MacDonald sketches2023/12/18
  169. Tackling Canada’s food waste problem2023/12/18
  170. Anderson Cooper on confronting grief to find the joy in life2023/12/18
  171. BONUS | Rick Mercer wouldn’t recommend getting Tasered2023/12/16
  172. Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy on tackling abuse in sport2023/12/15
  173. N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson on what the North needs2023/12/15
  174. What if the universe is a hologram?2023/12/15
  175. Why self-driving cars don’t mean you can zone out2023/12/15
  176. What 2024 might hold for Canadian politics2023/12/14
  177. The 'internet's chess teacher' on making the game cool2023/12/14
  178. Researchers pinpoint cause of severe morning sickness2023/12/14
  179. Adrienne Clarkson on her incredible career, and the future of public broadcasting2023/12/13
  180. Shut down websites selling poison, urges brother of man who died by suicide2023/12/13
  181. Soleiman Faqiri’s death in custody ruled a homicide2023/12/13
  182. A hand-drawn map with no people, but 1,642 free-roaming animals2023/12/13
  183. The best recipes and cookbooks of 20232023/12/12
  184. The fight over a sunken treasure worth billions2023/12/12
  185. Why dentists have questions about Canada’s new dental plan2023/12/12
  186. Why a trip to the mall is different these days2023/12/11
  187. Rick Mercer on the fun of being Canadian2023/12/11
  188. How Reader’s Digest changed this Canadian’s life2023/12/11
  189. Activists clash with oil industry at COP282023/12/11
  190. What would you give for your dog to live longer?2023/12/08
  191. Almost half a million workers on strike in Quebec2023/12/08
  192. AI trained to tell fine wine from plonk2023/12/08
  193. Why Alexis Hillyard sees her disability as a superpower2023/12/08
  194. How ‘micro-acts of joy’ can nudge you toward happiness2023/12/07
  195. Reader's Digest Canada shuts down2023/12/07
  196. Desperation growing in Gaza2023/12/07
  197. Many kids hate math. It doesn’t have to be that way2023/12/07
  198. Could U.S. deadlock change course of war in Ukraine?2023/12/06
  199. To plug a methane leak, you have to find it first2023/12/06
  200. How Cabbage Patch Kids became a ‘riot-worthy’ toy2023/12/06
  201. Why turning empty offices into housing could make our cities more vibrant2023/12/05
  202. ‘Loophole’ letting teens buy nicotine pouches2023/12/05
  203. Why the push for paid sick days stalled2023/12/05
  204. Turning deep space data into music2023/12/05
  205. Venezuela votes to set up new state in neighbouring Guyana2023/12/04
  206. Why you don’t need to panic about ‘white lung syndrome’2023/12/04
  207. ‘Tis the season for holiday advertising2023/12/04
  208. Can sustainable fuel cut the climate cost of flying?2023/12/04
  209. Fifth Estate investigates actor Nathan Chasing Horse2023/12/01
  210. Saving the wriggle fence, and other endangered Nfld. crafts2023/12/01
  211. Surging violence in the West Bank2023/12/01
  212. Green ambition or just greenwashing? COP28 kicks off in Dubai2023/11/30
  213. Nanalan finds new fans on TikTok2023/11/30
  214. Like ‘day and night’: India’s reaction to assassination plot allegations in Canada and U.S.2023/11/30
  215. Why focusing on talent can obscure potential2023/11/30
  216. How to talk to your kids about online sexual extortion2023/11/29
  217. Alberta to fund nurse practitioner clinics, but critics urge more action on family doctor shortage2023/11/29
  218. Why Martin Baron thinks journalists should keep their opinions to themselves2023/11/29
  219. Lost Salieri ballet found after 200 years2023/11/29
  220. Path to limit climate change ‘narrowing by day’: Fatih Birol2023/11/28
  221. Tackling the housing crisis with prefabricated modular homes2023/11/28
  222. Brodutch family reunited after weeks held hostage by Hamas2023/11/28
  223. Could rent banks soften the impact of rising rent?2023/11/27
  224. These young Canadians are pushing the boundaries of science2023/11/27
  225. Inquest looks into the death of Soleiman Faqiri2023/11/27
  226. Why a moving iceberg has scientists’ attention2023/11/27
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