The Current
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
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CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
Twitter:
@TheCurrentCBC
Language:
English
Contact:
The Current CBC Radio P.O. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6 (877) 287-7366
Email:
thecurrent@cbc.ca
Episodes
Baker Daniel Leader on the pleasure of sourdough
1/20/2025
The baker Daniel Leader is a pioneer of artisanal breadmaking, but he says his early loaves were more like paperweights. In a conversation from last month, Leader shares what he learned about his craft along the way, and why baking bread can feel like meditation.
Duration:00:24:24
‘Shock and awe’ expected on Trump’s first day in office
1/20/2025
Donald Trump is set to sign as many as 100 executive orders on his first day in office. We discuss the potential fallout if he enacts campaign pledges on mass deportations and tariffs that could devastate Canada’s economy.
Duration:00:23:58
Trump's second inauguration draws celebration — and protest
1/20/2025
Matt Galloway talks to people who have travelled to Washington for Donald Trump’s inauguration, in celebration — or in protest — of his second term as president.
Duration:00:20:44
The Instagram account sharing quirky Canadiana
1/17/2025
New Brunswicker John Batt is the brains behind popular Instagram account @Canada.gov.ca, sharing some wild stories of Canadiana. He shares some of those stories with us, from the band that got Neil Young signed to Motown to a strangely controversial, very delicious pickle known across the Maritimes.
Duration:00:20:30
Understanding obesity, beyond BMI
1/17/2025
Doctors are proposing a new definition of obesity that goes beyond measuring BMI. We talk to Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam about how the new diagnosis, and drugs like Ozempic, could change the conversation around body size and health.
Duration:00:13:04
The ‘Hunger Games’ of finding a family doctor
1/17/2025
Jacqueline Simoes lined up for hours in the snow for the chance of registering with a new family doctor coming to Walkerton, Ont. earlier this week. But so did more than a thousand others.
Duration:00:19:57
TikTok U.S. ban expected this weekend
1/17/2025
Tik Tok could be banned in the U.S. this weekend, sparking panic among influencers who make their living from the social media app. Journalist Emily Baker White explains why it’s drawn the ire of U.S. lawmakers.
Duration:00:11:31
Smith splits from other premiers on Trump’s tariffs
1/16/2025
The prime minister and premiers said Wednesday that they will do all they can to stop Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, with only Alberta Premier Danielle Smith refusing to sign the joint statement. We discuss whether a unified Canadian response to the crisis is possible with our national affairs panel: the CBC’s Kathleen Petty, the Toronto Star’s Ryan Tumilty; and The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.
Duration:00:24:32
Dozens of bodies pulled from mine after months-long standoff
1/16/2025
Hundreds of illegal miners have been trapped in a South African goldmine for months, refusing to surface over fears of arrest — even when authorities cut off food and water. Journalist Carien Du Plessis explains how this stand-off came about, and why a rescue operation ended abruptly this week with dozens of bodies being pulled from the mine.
Duration:00:09:08
The KGB techniques that helped Putin rise to power
1/16/2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin once won over George W. Bush by appealing to his Christianity, and tried to intimidate Angela Merkel with her fear of dogs. The CBC’s Terence McKenna explores how KGB techniques helped his rise to power in the new documentary Putin's Journey.
Duration:00:17:12
Will the Israel-Hamas ceasefire hold?
1/16/2025
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is expected to go into effect Sunday, with the phased release of hostages and an end to 15 months of Israel’s bombardment in Gaza. Matt Galloway discusses what it will take to sustain the ceasefire with Israeli journalist Amir Tibon and Palestinian-Canadian lawyer Diana Buttu.
Duration:00:19:48
Will more drones soon be whizzing past your window?
1/15/2025
New regulations around drones will soon make it easier for Canadian pilots to take to the skies. We look at how the devices are already used for things like moving organs for transplant between hospitals — and the implications for privacy if more and more flying cameras are buzzing past your yard or balcony.
Duration:00:25:20
Why big banks are backing out of climate initiatives
1/15/2025
A growing number of banks and asset managers are pulling out of climate initiatives, designed to gear investment practices towards net-zero goals. What’s driving the exodus, and what will it mean for efforts to curb climate change?
Duration:00:19:23
This woman woke up blind after drinks tainted with methanol
1/15/2025
Ashley King woke up blind just a few days after her drinks were tainted with methanol during a night out on vacation in Bali. She’s sharing her story, and warning others of the fatal consequences of methanol poisoning, in a new podcast called Static: A Party Girl's Memoir.
Duration:00:24:10
The Current Introduces: On Drugs
1/14/2025
On Drugs looks through the lenses of history, pop culture and personal experience to understand how drugs have shaped our world. Because even if it’s just caffeine or ibuprofen, there’s a good chance you’re on drugs right now. More episodes of On Drugs are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/e4ovfN
Duration:00:40:46
As L.A. wildfires rage, so do conspiracy theories
1/14/2025
Wildfires are still raging in California, but officials are also fighting the rapid spread of misinformation and even conspiracy theories. We hear how efforts are being hampered by these false claims, including one Hollywood actor’s allegation that the fires are intended to clear people out of the state.
Duration:00:19:17
Order of Canada: Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter
1/14/2025
Pinchas Gutter has been named to the Order of Canada for decades of work in Holocaust education. The concentration camp survivor is in his 90s, and says his work is far from over.
Duration:00:22:43
Why marine life is making a comeback
1/14/2025
From humpback whales to bottlenose dolphins, there’s been an uptick in sightings of marine life around the world. Biologists and marine ecologists say it's part of a resurgence of life in the oceans, the result of decades of global conservation efforts.
Duration:00:12:19
How noticing nature can improve your mood
1/14/2025
When was the last time you stopped to notice the animal tracks in the snow, or listened for the chirp of a bird in the stillness of winter? Edmonton researcher Holli-Anne Passmore wants people to stop and notice nature, saying that the emotions evoked can improve our sense of well-being.
Duration:00:11:56
Pornhub blocks access over new age verification laws
1/13/2025
Pornhub has blocked access to its own site in several U.S. states, where new laws require pornography sites to verify the age of their users. We look at whether age verification is an effective way to protect children, and why critics argue those laws infringe on free speech.
Duration:00:24:16