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Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

Location:

Canada, ON

Description:

Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

Language:

English


Episodes

Jennifer Whalen takes the news quiz

9/22/2023
Ajahnis Charley, Alice Moran and Jennifer Whalen take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:37

Comedian Fiona O'Brien takes the news quiz

9/15/2023
Eric Peterson, Miguel Rivas, and Fiona O'Brien take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:01

Comedian Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz

9/8/2023
Martha Chaves, Alice Moran, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:41

Season 9 Premiere - Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz

9/1/2023
Craig Lauzon, Kris Siddiqi and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:56

We'll be right back!

6/30/2023
Spend your summer re-listening to your favourite Because News episodes, and stay subscribed for our season 9 release. Missing us already? Find us on Tik Tok for daily clips: @CBCBecauseNews

Duration:00:00:32

Jann Arden takes the news quiz

6/23/2023
Ajahnis Charley, Emma Hunter, and Jann Arden take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:37:23

Craig Lauzon takes the news quiz

6/16/2023
Cliff Cardinal, Jan Caruana, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:30:32

Comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed takes the news quiz

6/9/2023
Alice Moran, Andrew Phung, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:02

Comedian Martha Chaves takes the news quiz

6/2/2023
Miguel Rivas, Tom Howell, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:31:53

Actor and playwright Cliff Cardinal takes the news quiz

5/26/2023
Jan Caruana, Kris Siddiqi and Cliff Cardinal take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:33:28

Best of Because News: Silliest News Stories

5/19/2023
Alice Moran, Sharjil Rasool, Jan Caruana, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:27:09

Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz

5/12/2023
Ashley Botting, Chris Locke, and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:33:37

Because News Introduces: Let’s Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford

5/8/2023
If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though…it’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you laugh. Because it’s the only thing you can do. In this seven-part series, Gavin tells the story of losing his mother — his best friend and the inspiration for a lot of his comedy — to a disease that can be as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. He’s joined by comedian friends who share their experience caring for family members with dementia. The result is a cross between an improv act and a support group. Part memoir, part stand-up, part meditation on grief and loss, Let’s Not Be Kidding is a dose of the very best medicine for anyone dealing with hard times. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/rdirING1

Duration:00:35:56

Alice Moran takes the news quiz

5/5/2023
Chris Sandiford, Tom Howell, and Alice Moran take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:33:00

Comedian Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz

4/28/2023
Fiona O'Brien, Kris Siddiqi, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:33:07

Craig Lauzon takes the news quiz

4/21/2023
Jan Caruana, Eric Peterson, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:28:37

'Run The Burbs' Sharjil Rasool takes the news quiz

4/14/2023
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Sharjil Rasool take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:27:09

Best of Because News: Gavin's greatest clues

4/6/2023
Jean Yoon, Chris Locke, Mark Little, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:27:09

Comedian Ashley Botting takes the news quiz

3/31/2023
Fiona O'Brien, Miguel Rivas, and Ashley Botting take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:27:05

Bestselling author Monica Heisey takes the news quiz

3/24/2023
Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, and Monica Heisey take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:34:58