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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.
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The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters, with millions of tonnes of textiles ending up in landfills every year. We talk to people about how to change that, from a simple “closet audit” at home, to making retailers responsible for the entire life cycle of their garments.
The Goosinator is a bright orange, very noisy device that herds troublesome geese in Lethbridge, Alta., where the birds are staying longer as winter months get warmer. The CBC’s Allison Dempster looks at how different parts of the country are trying to manage that problem — and shares a classic story of one man’s encounter with this “gangster of nature.”
From groceries to air travel to phone providers, many services in Canada are controlled by just a handful of companies. We look at why that lack of competition has been able to take hold, and what can be done to get a better deal for consumers.
Manitoba is trying to attract U.S. physicians who might be uncomfortable with Donald Trump’s incoming presidency. We talk to a family doctor who already made the move, and look at how other provinces are trying to lure doctors back into family medicine.
Scientists are sounding the alarm about research into synthetic organisms known as “mirror life,” warning of an unprecedented risk to all life on Earth. Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala explains what these mirror molecules are, why researchers wanted to explore them — and why the risks might be too great.
Younger people are turning to cryptocurrency because they feel left behind by the traditional economy, say some experts. We break down how it all works — from bitcoin to fartcoin — and look at why crypto has surged since Donald Trump won the U.S. election.
Some people are exploring thrifting to find the perfect gift this holiday season, hoping to save money and cut down consumer waste. We get some tips from expert thrifters.
The stuffed toys called Jellycats are one the most sought-after items this Christmas, fetching high prices and even inspiring large-scale theft. Max Genecov, a proud stuffed animal collector, explains why Jellycats and other plushie pals have such an appeal for kids and adults alike.
British politician Kemi Badenoch got some salty responses when she decried the humble sandwich as "not a real food.” London chef and sandwich shop owner Max Halley shares why people flocked to the food’s defence, and what he’d serve Badenoch to change her mind.
Finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s shock resignation has heaped pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. The CBC’s Rosemary Barton and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz discuss Freeland’s blistering resignation letter, and why it seemed designed to inflict “maximum damage” on the prime minister.
Liberal MPs Wayne Long and Chad Collins say that the prime minister has lost the confidence of his caucus — and must resign. They talk to Matt Galloway about the leadership crisis, and why Chrystia Freeland got a standing ovation after her shock resignation.
1Jonathan Haidt says technology and social media have rewired our children’s brains, and taken a heavy toll on their mental health. The social psychologist talks to Matt Galloway about his blockbuster book The Anxious Generation and the dangers of a childhood spent on screens.
Canada is working to address the flow of migrants and fentanyl into the U.S. in an effort to avoid hefty tariffs threatened by incoming President Donald Trump. But how much fentanyl actually comes from this country? An opioid expert says very little Canadian fentanyl makes its way south, while a border security expert says this country is still a hub for organized crime and money laundering.
Terrorist-designated rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is now in control of Syria, and the world is trying to decide how to engage with them. One of the only Western journalists to interview HTS’ leader and an international analyst discuss the group’s promise of tolerance, and if sanctions on Syria should be lifted.
Out-of-office messages have become more than a handful of dates and the email of who to reach out to instead while you’re gone. A Canadian content creator tells us how the messages are becoming a site of creativity — and a new way to assert work-life balance.
European scientists have launched the Proba-3 space mission, which will study the sun by creating artificial solar eclipses. An astronomy reporter explains how it's possible and what mysteries about the sun scientists hope to solve through this research.
A little inspiration in the kitchen can go a long way. Three food fanatics share the cookbooks they loved this year, and what cookbooks are good for in the age of 10-minute recipes on Instagram.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have struck a new hydro energy deal. It replaces the previous pact that saw power leave the Churchill Falls hydroelectric plant in Labrador at a very low price. The tentative renegotiation will see Quebec pay 30 times the previous price. Premier Andrew Furey and the CBC’s David Cochrane share why the old agreement bred resentment within N.L. for more than 60 years, and how this step forward could change their province forever.
Google promises its new “Willow” chip — unveiled this week as the latest update in the field of quantum computers — might someday revolutionize everything from drug discoveries to artificial intelligence. A technology reporter explains what quantum computing is, and why the arms race is on, even though practical uses are still years away.
The Vancouver Island marmot — one of Canada’s most endangered species — is making a remarkable population rebound from near-extinction. A conservationist working to save the species tells us about this year’s record arrival of pups, and why the marmots aren’t out of the woods just yet.
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less then $22 an hour. and your focusing on businesses. you try surviving on $22 an hour.
Matt, let people speak. Asking closed questions,interrupting...sounds like a bad lawyer badgering a witness. Relax.
Oh yeah sure, AI solves everything. 🤦♂️ well, the "Intelligence" of Canadian economists certainly wasn't enough. ~14:00.
Canada is doomed. Young Canadians can't even manage.
BS hahaha 😆 west jet is a bs artist. go ahead cbc, let him blow smoke up everyone's ass.
please help Iranian people. we are being killed easily. help us 😭💔
The questions asked in this interview are annoying. You soften her up with questions about the challenges women face to get to the top level, then you grill her about whether she feels bad about what she has been selling or that she makes 31MM vs a minimum wager??? What do you want from her? Who do you think you're talking to, some environmental, health and equity advocate? She's a capitalist, a successful one, and she did her job well. She wasn't being paid to change the world at PepsiCo, but she did make some improvements. Move on - annoying.
Read "The War on Normal People" by Andrew Yang. and, #HumanityFirst
"everyone's replaceable right?" The psychopathy of our modern Western culture runs deep.
So dissapointed to hear our Polticians lie like this. Prtoesters have been nice and peaceful and thats from someone who lives downtown Ottawa
A very naive appreciation for issues and the interpretation of those issues. My goodness while I appreciate the persistence of CBC to visit the area but an absolute misunderstanding of the history and realities of Eastern Ukraine.
Sweet ending.
This is a horrifically whiny interview.
YouTube "Roger Hallam" and "Facing Future". It gets worse.
no it's a tragic event. but the left wants to make every tragic event into Martyr
Things aren't looking good... YouTube "Roger Hallam"
this guy loved toxicity during the trump years. but under Biden we need to heal..🤣😆
The economists here continue to normalize psychopathy. Current economic thinking is an absolute joke. YOU HAVE NOTHING if you don't have a liveable climate you god damned fools. You CONTINUE to eat your young ITS SICK!!!!! $'s/ton Oh Booooo-hooooo. Go f*ck yourselves. You've ALREADY f*cked the rest of Humanity... and most of life on Earth for that matter!!!
Let's be very clear: we *remain* in a pandemic because of anti-vaxers and the hesitant. An election now is incredibly important. Let's hear what the people want to do next.
Where's all the money go?? The Early Childhood Educators are paid nowhere near enough. Business owners???