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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment.
An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner and Stephanie Skenderis.
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After marathon peace talks ended without an agreement, the United States is attempting to ratchet up pressure on Iran. President Donald Trump is now threatening to impose a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the future of an already shaky two week ceasefire hangs in the balance.Also: Its a historic day for Hungary, as the country elects a new Prime Minister. Viktor Orban conceded defeat in the country's election - after ruling the country for 16 years. His loss to Peter Magyar will likely tilt Hungary away from Russia and closer to its European allies. And: Quebecers now know who will replace premier Francois Legault. The Coalition Avenir Québec has elected Christine Frechette as their new leader. After a three month race for the top job, Frechette now has to try and revive the party’s fortunes ahead of a fall election. Plus: How climate change is damaging Darjeeling tea farms, The benefits of strength training for women, and more.
Face to face talks between the United States and Iran are being held in Pakistan. The high stakes discussions take place against a backdrop of a shaky two-week ceasefire between the US, Iran and Israel. As talks are underway, the U.S. military says it is "setting conditions" for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has been effectively closed since the war began, blocking a vital trade route.Also: Today, the federal Liberals wrapped up its national convention in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney used the moment to signal unity and readiness. And come Monday, voters in Canada could tip the political scales on Parliament Hill — with the Liberals now on track to secure a slim majority if they win one of three byelections.And: In Quebec, three investors say they've found a way to get people back to church: pickleball. They've taken an old, decomissioned church and turned it into a pickleball complex. They say it's a sustainable solution for the hundreds of out-of-use churches across the province. But the project has some doubters.Plus: Reintroducing Rhinos to Uganda, the studies conducted on the Artemis mission, and more.
1The four Artemis II astronauts — including Canadian Jeremy Hansen — return from the world's first crewed moon voyage in over half a century.And: Canada may have added about 14,000 jobs last month, but younger workers probably didn’t notice. Youth unemployment remains high — double the national average, and the younger the worker, the wider the gap.Also: Swedish aircraft maker Saab is sweetening the pot to get Ottawa to buy its Gripen fighter jets. The company says it will construct a data centre in Canada to keep mission-critical data within the country. We’ll have more on why that matters in today’s data-driven world.Plus: U.S. Vice-President JD Vance heads to Islamabad tonight for talks with Iran, Liberals eye a possible majority, opposition to the proposed Alto high speed rail project, and more.
Lebanon is still a major sticking point in the shaky ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. And there is little clarity about the Strait of Hormuz. Both the U.S. and Iran have said the passage will reopen. But there’s been very little traffic through the vital shipping route, days into the precarious two-week truce.And: The Federal Liberals are heading into their Montreal convention with one more caucus member. It puts them just one seat away from forming a majority government.But that new caucus member brings her own political baggage, and stirs questions about whether the party will need to adapt its policies.Also: The makers of a next-generation AI model say it's too powerful for the public. Anthropic says its new model could enable widespread hacking and lead to cybersecurity risks. What you should know about Claude Mythos.Plus: Emperor penguins fall victim to the climate crisis, last full day in space for four astronauts on board Artemis II, and more.
A two-week ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran is under threat. Iran’s parliamentary speaker says several conditions have been violated. The main dispute: whether Israel agreed to stop its incursion in Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to traffic, and reports of renewed strikes keep the region on a knife’s edge.And: The Liberals are one seat closer to a majority government. Ontario Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor to join the Liberals.Also: “Feel the burn” is a common motivational phrase when you’re working out. But sometimes that pain is a sign that something is seriously wrong. “Exercise-induced rhabdo”, as it’s known, is caused by the sudden breakdown of muscle tissue. Health reporter Christine Birak tells us how likely it is to occur, and how it could be avoided.Plus: Air Canada tests a new way of dealing with complaints, tensions in Potlotek First Nation over a cannabis raid, and more.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of its entire civilization.And: The crew of the Artemis II mission had a call with astronauts on the International Space Station. The Artemis crew travelled farther into space than any other humans, and are now on their way back to Earth.Also: Organizers for a music festival in London have cancelled a three-day event after headliner Ye (Kanye West) was barred from entering the U.K. following past antisemitic remarks.Plus: Online gambling regulation questioned, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation takes Alberta separatists to court, and more.
A mission years in the making is down to its most crucial moments. After flying farther into space than any human, Canada's Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis 2 crew are now eyeballing parts of the moon no one has ever seen.And: Trump sets a new deadline for Iran while praising the rescue mission of two U.S. aviators.Also: Critics call them another form of online betting. But the companies behind prediction markets say they are powerful tools to predict the future. Either way, regulators are trying to keep up with the growing trend.Plus: Bacterial meningitis outbreaks, NATO defence of the north, airline fees increase as fuel costs jump, and more.
Hours after celebrating the high stakes rescue of an American airman inside Iranian territory, the U.S. President issued another threat against Iran. In a profane Easter morning post, Donald Trump vowed to target Iran's power plants and bridges. This latest invective has prompted pushback from Iran and from some inside the U.S.Also: Voters in three federal ridings, two in Ontario, one in Quebec, were out at advance polls this holiday long weekend. Voter turnout was high, especially in Terrebonne - a riding north of Montreal. The results could give the federal Liberals a majority in Parliament, thanks to recent defections from other federal parties.And: Animal rescue groups are calling on Canada to end its ban on importing rescue dogs from over 100 countries. The temporary ban was brought in in 2022, after two rescue dogs from Iran tested positive for rabies. Organizations say the ban is too heavy-handed. But some vets warn the risk is too great.Plus: Mexico fights a measles outbreak, Preventing the health risks of wildfire smoke, The decline of tween pop culture, and more.
The crew of Artemis two is on their fourth full day in space, and are now closer to the moon than Earth. Canadian Jeremy Hansen and his three American colleagues are the first humans to leave Earth's orbit since 1972. You'll hear about the astronauts progress, and how they are getting along.Also: The U.S. military is racing to find a missing crew member who ejected from a fighter jet shot down over Iran. The pilot was rescued Friday. But as U.S. forces continue the risky search and rescue operation for the other airman, Iranian forces are also on the hunt. The downing of the F-15 E fighter jet highlights Iran's continued ability to retaliate, even after enduring weeks of relentless airstrikes by the U-S and Israel.And: On the western coast of Hudson Bay, an unsolved mystery looms over the hamlet of Arviat, Nunavut, a fly-in community of just over 3-thousand people. The family of a 20 year old woman, who went missing in 2024, wants the RCMP to reopen its investigation. They say there are suspicious events surrounding her disappearancePlus: Canada's finance minister wraps up a trade mission to China, How the war in Iran is creating a helium shortage, and more.
Staff picks: More and more Americans whose ancestors moved from Canada to the U.S. long ago, are trying to get Canadian citizenship. A new law offers them a track to citizenship, no matter how far back their connections go.Also: Kids as young as two should routinely be tested for high cholesterol. Leading doctors say many heart attacks and strokes can be prevented with early detection.And: Monarch butterflies leaving for Canada from Mexico have been fitted with tiny transmitters that can track their long flight in detail. You and your phone can help.Plus: Australia’s social media ban for kids, climate change and fishing gear are trapping humpbacks, World Cup soccer fans can’t afford to stay in Vancouver, and more.
There is frustration at the pump — linked to a war thousands of kilometres away. Gas prices are high as the long weekend begins. And a speech from the U.S. President gave no insights into when the war in the Mideast might end.Also: Donald Trump fires his attorney general Pam Bondi.And: Sometimes it seems like you just can’t count on anything anymore. CBC-Radio’s investigative program Enquête has found the “pure” maple syrup sold by a major Quebec producer isn’t as pure as it’s supposed to be. Lab tests revealed several cans from different batches of syrup were cut with at least 50 per cent cane sugar.Plus: Finance minister in China to drum up business, a Yukon First Nation declares a caribou herd a living ecological person, and more.
Jeremy Hansen is on his way to be the first Canadian to leave the Earth’s orbit. He’s on Artemis II, which has blasted off on a mission to circle the moon. The journey will take ten days.Also: Trump says there is a ceasefire around the corner, Tehran says there isn’t. The war against Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel is in its fifth week, and there’s no way to know when – or how – it will end.And: There may be snow in some parts of Canada, but wildfire season has already started. High risk communities are on alert across the country and early preparations have begun for what could be a bad fire season.Plus: HIV drug access, social media access for kids, cherry blossoms, and more.
Stephen Lewis has died. Lewis was a Canadian ambassador to the UN, journalist, environmental activist and politician. The father of new NDP Leader Avi Lewis is being remembered for his compassion, and his work for social justice and human rights.Also: Tomorrow, four astronauts are expected to blast off in NASA’s first crewed mission toward the moon in decades. Canada’s Jeremy Hansen will be one of them. He’s part of the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon. We have a crew on the ground at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.And: Alberta and Saskatchewan wage a war on gophers. And they’re getting permission from Ottawa to use a banned poison as part of the fight.Plus: A look inside a Chinese EV factory where robots work in the dark, provinces required to cover visits to nurse practitioners, Iran war, and more.
He made headlines for what he didn’t say. And now, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is saying he will retire. Rousseau has been under increasing pressure to leave since he posted a video last week about the Jazz crash at LaGuardia Airport that contained just two words in French.Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney defends his government's handling of Canada-China relations. A Liberal MP last week was accused of downplaying human rights abuses by Beijing.And: Cubans face a daily struggle under the U.S. oil blockade. But the CBC’s Jorge Barrera spoke to some who are hoping that after the pain, there will be some gain.Plus: Trump threatens Iran’s energy infrastructure, the connection between brain and heart health, meat thefts, and more.
Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada’s New Democrats. The activist, filmmaker and former journalist coasted to a first round victory at the party's convention Sunday, owing in part to his progressive policy ideas. Policies that Lewis says can be paid for with a wealth tax on corporations and billionaires. You'll hear reactions to Lewis' win, and the challenges his party faces as it tries to rebuild after its worst election night in history last year. Also: U.S. media is reporting the Trump administration is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran. It comes as diplomatic efforts ramp up in Pakistan, aimed at finding a path to de-escalation - though neither Iran nor the U.S.are directly talking at the table.And: For the first time in more than 50 years, humans are heading to the Moon. NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch as early as Wednesday. It's the very first step in NASA'S ambitious plan to build a base on the Moon and send people to Mars. The astronauts invovled in the mission, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, say they are ready to go.Plus: Syrian refugees fleeing Lebanon, Nigeria's fuel crisis, Immigration advocates vow to challenge Bill C-12, and more.
A new combatant has entered the conflict in the Middle East. The Houthis, Iran-backed rebels who control much of Yemen, have fired ballistic missiles at Israel. Their involvement not only increases the danger, but also threatens to upend another vulnerable global shipping route. Also: Around the world, countries are racing to find new supplies of critical minerals. They're the building blocks of renewable energy technology, but also important in advanced weapons. China has a monopoly that countries like the U.S. and Canada are looking to break. The Fifth Estate travelled to Northern Quebec, where residents worry that in the global push to mine these minerals, their rights may be overlooked. And: The Juno Awards are being handed out this weekend. The annual celebration of homegrown music is taking place over two nights, and this time there's a record-breaking number of categories. We take you to Hamilton for a look at how Canadian music's biggest night is shaping up. And we'll take a deeper listen to some of the Indigenous artists gaining global popularity as they're featured on a groundbreaking show.Plus: No Kings protests, NDP leadership candidates make their final pitches to party members, and more.
Documents obtained by CBC News show Transport Canada officials were warned about the risks of WestJet’s reconfigured planes, which limited leg room in many seats. A flight attendant called the new design an ‘imminent safety risk.’Also: NDP faithful are gathered in Winnipeg this weekend to choose a new leader. The winner will take over a party with just a handful of MPs, and one trying to recover from its worst election result in a half century.And: The increasing threats to some of the world’s most recognizable animal species, and the new efforts to save them from extinction.Plus: Canada’s gun buyback program, NASA preps for Artemis launch, Junos weekend, and more.
For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, Canada has hit the NATO defence spending target of two percent of GDP. And Prime Minister Mark Carney says it won’t stop there.And: The International Olympic Committee says women athletes will have to undergo a gene test in order to compete at the games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry says “it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe.”Also: After more than 40 years, Your World Tonight host Susan Bonner is leaving the CBC. Her remarkable career here included reporting across the country, and around the world. She has spent more than a decade as host of World at Six, now called Your World Tonight. She will be missed, and we wish her well.Plus: Election reform proposals, NB government plans for a toll to come in from Nova Scotia, and more.
A California jury finds both Meta and Google liable for harming children who use their services. A 20-year-old plaintiff argued the companies got her addicted to social media as a child, and that exacerbated her mental health struggles. The jury awarded her $3 million US, and another $3 million in punitive damages.And: A message about a tragedy on the tarmac proves to be a public relations disaster for the CEO of Air Canada.Also: The proposed high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City is getting some pushback. The first phase of public consultations is wrapping up. It is billed as “nation-building”, but some rural residents worry it could end up tearing their communities apart.Plus: A check-in on Australia’s social media ban for kids, Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire plan, a tax break on new homes, and more.
A domestic spying operation – dating back decades – is leading to calls for justice. The RCMP called it “the Native extremism program.” It involved secret surveillance on Indigenous organizations – detailed in thousands of intelligence reports obtained by CBC News. And now First Nations groups say the RCMP itself should be investigated.And: Investigators in New York say a system designed to warn of runway conflicts didn’t issue an alert before Sunday’s fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport. But investigators say it’s too soon to say what went wrong – leading an Air Canada Jazz jet to crash directly into a fire truck.Also: Broken, fragmented, and unsustainable. A commission investigating abuse in sports says Canada’s system is failing its athletes.Plus: Outpost on the moon, largest provinces want more say picking judges, Trump says Iran gave him a big gift, and more.
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Why doesn't CBC ever say anything truthful against Carney. like the fact that the emissions tax still in place will destroy the aluminum and steel industries
absolute shite, just an poor attempt to take the heat off Israel. this is nothing new.
Aducanumab == UnmitigatedMoneyGrab
the May 5th news is a rebroadcast or the May 4th Podcast
the Podcast CBC posted for May 5th is the same podcast of news that posted for May 4th
I’ll tune in when the cbc gets defunded
got one episode and poof...gone
It's nice to see the correct date attached to the podcast. I hope it lasts!
Hope that fixing the date is on your resolutions list, CBC.
CBC is my favorite. wish you'd fix the date issue.
Are they just randomly posting episodes? Tonight the news was from a week ago???
Yup, date shows the first day I downloaded. I prefer the date and time of the most recent available
I'm very happy to have the daily podcast but why is the date usually wrong and why is there no archive for past episodes?
Yay the date is right today! 🙂
same question
Has this been discontinued?
can someone please fix this problem