The Current
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The Current
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...
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How the World Baseball Classic brings a new level of joy to the sport
Every few years, something magic happens in baseball: an eccentric mix of top major league stars and amateurs passionately pursuing the sport get the...
An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Why Irish ‘isn’t a dead language’
Do you speak Irish? Young people are picking up Ireland’s native language, both inside the country and here in Canada. The Current’s Padraig Moran ask...
Has Banksy’s true identity finally been revealed?
After decades of mystery, an investigation by Reuters, spanning from Ukraine to New York, may have just revealed the street artist Banksy’s identity....
Carney boosts Canada’s Arctic defense
The Prime Minister was in Norway last weekend, meeting with Nordic leaders to discuss strengthening defense capabilities in the Arctic. It came off th...
Parents are bringing back the landline
Bringing back a landline, buying a flip phone, setting strict screen time limits. With growing research showing the harm associated with smartphone an...
With war in the Middle East, what is Carney’s foreign policy?
CBC's Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault reports from Saudi Arabia on how the U.S.-Israel war with Iran is reverberating throughout the region; pl...
Canada’s new top Doctor
Dr. Joss Reimer was a voice of calm for Manitobans during the pandemic and now she will bring that approach to a national stage as Canada’s Chief Publ...
Five-time Paralympian Mark Arendz digs deep in Milano Cortina
Mark Arendz lost his left arm in a farm accident when he was seven. Now, the Para nordic skiier from PEI is one of Canada's most decorated Para athlet...
Finding joy in plane food, turbulence and the middle seat
It's spring travel season. Maybe the part you're least looking forward to is the flight. Meet people who embrace what some of us hate about flying --...
What drives people to pursue impossible goals
From hunting for a mythical treasure, to solving the mystery of life in the universe -- why some people are driven to dedicate their lives to unachiev...
When the law doesn't cover deepfake nudes
A Nova Scotia man has been acquitted of some charges, after creating sexually explicit images of his classmates. CBC Reporter Blair Rhodes tells us mo...
Exhausted? Sleep hacks that work — and the ones that don't
Getting a good night's rest can be hard. A sleep expert helps you navigate advice from mouth taping to melatonin to cognitive shuffling and more. Aric...
Mark Carney wins over another MP
With another MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney edges closer to a slim majority following a few upcoming byelectio...
Ottawa responds to latest antisemitic violence
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree condemned the Toronto shootings at three synagogues and has committed $10 million in security funds. Law pr...
When was the last time you went to the movies?
The Oscars are this weekend! For the audience, the movies are at the top of mind — and for many filmmakers, it’s also about the importance of going to...
Author of “Drunk Mom,” on addiction, recovery, and relapse
Toronto author Jowita Bydlowska made waves with her 2013 memoir, “Drunk Mom.” Now she’s back telling the next chapter in the story of her relationship...
Liberals flip flop on TikTok ban
After a 2024 decision to ban TikTok in Canada — shutting down the company's operations but not the app itself — the federal government is now doing a...
Your cat's DNA could help treat human cancer
A new international research study on cat cancer says yes, they can! The study - which was the largest of its kind - looked at similarities in genetic...
On the ground in Lebanon
Israel has responded to Hezbollah rocket fire with days of bombing, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. We hear fromTasnim Chaaban, journalis...
Trump’s comments ease oil prices, for now
From gas prices, to air travel, to fertilizer costs, to interest rates… experts Heather Exner-Pirot, of the McDonald-Laurier Institute, and Neil Shear...
Do you have a “hassler” in your life?
Is there someone in your life who is a constant hassle, stressing you out? Researchers who study "hasslers" say there are a lot of them, and having a...
Prescription surge of ADHD meds across Canada
In some Canadian provinces, stimulant prescriptions for ADHD have doubled or tripled in recent years — particularly among young women. Experts say the...
Did you know there were pelicans in Saskatchewan?
Since the late ‘70s, the American white pelican has summered along the South Saskatchewan River. The Pelicans fly south in the winter and their return...
Mark Carney’s first year as the Prime Minister. What’s next?
Our National Affairs Panel join us to talk about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ten day trip to India, Australia and Japan, to drum up new trade deals,...
How a gene edit gave a B.C teen his life back
Not long ago, Ty Sperle was living with a rare genetic disease called chronic granulomatous disease that impacted his immune system. Now he’s the firs...
Why Pokemon fans still try to catch 'em all
Fans look back on 30 years of Pokemon, from video games to trading cards, and reflect on what keeps them playing, and collecting, this piece of 90s c...
Fear and hope: how some in Iran are feeling about the war
As war is waged in Iran and an Internet blackout continues, a special unit at the CBC has been working to speak with people in Iran. We hear from th...
Why is Mahjong having a moment?
It seems like everywhere you look, someone you know is playing mahjong. Played with tiles, the traditional Chinese game has been a staple among the As...
Squeak of Origin: Quebec says cheese curds must be protected
The Conseil des Industriels laitiers du Québec is seeking a protected geographical indication for poutine cheese. We talk to Gilles Jourdenais, the ow...
Calls to fix a deadly stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway
People in Northern Ontario are calling on the provincial and federal governments to invest in fixing a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway. Over a 10...
What do Israel and the U.S. want from the war with Iran?
It's been almost a week since the U.S. and Israel launched co-ordinated strikes on Iran, and Iran is continuing to hit back with attacks on Israel, on...
How much will the war in Iran spike oil prices?
The world's most crucial oil corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, has been shut. The closure prevents the movement of roughly a quarter of the world's seab...
Canada's daily radio show The Broadcast turns 75
For 75 years, the CBC Radio program The Broadcast has told the stories of Newfoundlanders and their connection with the ocean. We’ll talk to the host...
Do you have a friend group?
Turns out, Canadians are spending less and less time with their friends and many don’t have a friend group. What does it mean if we don't have a close...
Ticketmaster has ‘broken’ the concert industry
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust case against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster this week. Canadians are paying...
Why a global memory chip shortage is a problem for Canada
These tiny silicon squares are the unsung heroes of our society — they run everything from your microwave to cellphone to larger systems like health c...
A 'national conversation' about men's health
The federal government is launching a national strategy for men's health. We hear from men who have chosen not to engage in the healthcare system, fro...
Why you won't see meat ads in some European cities
Amsterdam has become the latest city to ban adverts that promote fossil fuels — things like flights, cruises or the latest gas-powered car. Freelance...
B.C. is all in on daylight saving time
British Columbians will move their clocks forward this weekend and leave them there. The province says that's what people want. UBC sleep researcher E...
Fear and hope in the Iranian diaspora as the war continues
The internet blackout in Iran continues, making it hard to capture what is happening inside the country. It's also making it hard for Iranians in Cana...