Your car is gathering an alarming amount of data about you, including your genetic information and sexual activity, according to a new report from privacy experts. What are carmakers doing with that data?

A powerful earthquake has killed more than 2,400 people in Morocco, with rescuers racing against time to reach survivors in remote villages. Matt Galloway talks to one woman who says “my teeth were shaking in my head” when the quake hit her home in Marrakesh.

Michael Crummey’s new book The Adversary explores his familiar themes around life at the ocean's edge. Matt Galloway sat down with the author at the Woody Point Writers Festival in Newfoundland to discuss isolation, vulgarity and the responsibility that comes with telling the stories of home.

Alyssa Ages explores strongman and strongwoman culture in her new book, Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength.

Jen Markowitz's new documentary Summer Qamp follows a group of trans and queer kids at a summer camp in Alberta that's just for them — a safer space where they can have fun and make friends. Markowitz and two campers discuss the importance of a place where you can be yourself, away from political debate about your own identity.

Thousands of people are dead and missing in Libya after two dam breaches triggered floods that washed away entire neighbourhoods. Galloway hears how the impact of those floods are part of a decades-long neglect on the part of the country's leaders.

Thousands of Filipino nurses come to Canada every year, easing this country’s nursing shortage while also earning money to send back home. But that recruitment pipeline robs the Philippines of qualified nurses and splits Filipino families apart. The CBC’s Stephanie Dubois travelled to the Philippines to explore the impact there.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead tells Matt Galloway about his new novel, Crook Manifesto. It’s a story about crime and redemption in 1970s Harlem, packed with characters unable to stay out of trouble.

The Washington Post’s Michelle Lee breaks down a recent face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.

In Calgary, 264 children have confirmed cases of E. coli — potentially the worst outbreak of E. coli in Canada. The source is still not confirmed, but it may be connected to a commercial kitchen with numerous health infractions that was hired by Calgary daycares. Matt Galloway speaks with a mother of a four-year-old who was hospitalized.

A new documentary explores the life and career of Ernie Coombs, better known to generations of Canadians as Mr. Dressup. Matt Galloway talks to director Rob McCallum; and Judith Lawrence, the creator, voice and puppeteer behind the beloved Casey and Finnegan.

Starting on Fridays this September, you’ll notice something different about our podcast feed. We’re bringing you one drop you can’t miss. Our best stuff that day. Chosen by us for you. All in about 30 minutes.

Health officials across the country are grappling with how to talk to the public about things like masks and COVID-19 booster vaccines, even as case numbers rise heading into the fall and winter. After three-and-a-half pandemic years, are people willing to listen?

A proposed wind-hydrogen megaproject has divided people on the Port au Port Peninsula in western Newfoundland. Matt Galloway went there to hear from those concerned about the impact of building 164 enormous turbines — and those who think their communities can’t survive without this kind of economic opportunity.

Steve Jobs and Serena Williams are titans in spite of their perfectionism, not because of it, says Thomas Curran. The author of The Perfection Trap says socially prescribed perfectionism is an epidemic, and our fantasies about it are hurting rather than helping us. “It’s like a bottomless pit, or chasing the horizon.” Instead, the self-described recovering perfectionist says it's time we all embrace being good enough.

Dismayed by the state of today’s food systems, Montreal author Taras Grescoe travelled the world to dig into the agricultural practices of the past. He tells us what he found — and about his new book, The Lost Supper: Searching for the Future of Food in the Flavours of the Past.

The death of Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked waves of protests in Iran. One year on, activist Masih Alinejad looks at the push for change and what, if anything, is different now.

A strike deadline is looming for Canadian autoworkers, whose U.S. counterparts are already on the picket line. We look at what a strike would mean for a sector still recovering from the pandemic and facing upheaval in the transition to electric vehicles.

The Conservatives are surging in the polls and there's discontent in the Liberal ranks. Our national affairs panel breaks down what to expect as parliament returns for the fall session.

The Tablelands is a patch of barren landscape — largely devoid of life — in Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park. But scientists have discovered a type of bacteria there that could teach us about the possibility of life in another inhospitable environment: Mars.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused India’s government of involvement in the killing of Canadian Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot in B.C. in June. Matt Galloway talks to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh about the reaction in his community; and former CSIS director Richard Fadden about what happens next.

Guillaume Vermette has entertained traumatized children across the globe as Yahoo the humanitarian clown. But his recent trip to Ukraine was his first work in an active war zone.

Thousands of migrants crossed the Mediterranean to reach the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa last week, doubling the island’s population. Megan Williams went there to find out how the locals — and the newcomers — are coping.

Surfboards are an important part of life in Hawaii — a way for people to connect to the waves and their culture. After many boards burned up in last month’s wildfires, surfboard shaper Jud Lau has been making and donating replacements to help survivors find healing.

Two new studies show a significant pandemic increase in ER visits and hospitalizations for teenagers due to self-harm or suicidal ideation. Experts say better mental health supports are needed — and a model for cancer care could be the path to providing them.

Thousands across Canada rallied against how schools teach about sexuality and gender identity on Wednesday. They were met by thousands of counter-protesters, who said they were defending LGBTQ students and families, and the schools that support them. Matt Galloway speaks with people on both sides of the protest.

Jonathan Menjivar’s podcast Classy brings tricky conversations about class out into the open. He talks to Matt Galloway about feeling uncomfortable in fancy restaurants, dealing with “classholes,” and the hidden barriers that can hold people back.

Some grieving Canadians are using artificial intelligence to create digital versions of the dead, in the hopes of re-connecting with people they’ve loved and lost. What will technology like this mean for how we grieve?

Many questions remain after the bombshell accusation that India had a role in the killing of a Canadian. Matt Galloway asks Minister Harjit Sajjan whether the evidence behind the allegation will be made public, and discusses the fallout for Indo-Canadian relations.

The Khalistan separatist movement is often the elephant in the room for Canadian Sikhs, says Satwinder Bains, an expert on the South Asian diaspora. "Maybe this is the point at which we say, 'The hell with it,' and have these conversations." The diplomatic crisis between Canada and India over the killing of a Khalistan advocate has put the push for a Sikh homeland back in the headlines. Bains thinks it’s time for the community to face the divisive issue, whether they support, oppose or are ambivalent towards Khalistan. Matt Galloway also speaks with Salimah Shivji, CBC's South Asia correspondent, to share the view from India — where some headlines are calling the Canadian prime minister a "guardian of gangsters."

Behavioural scientist Dan Ariely has spent years trying to understand why people believe in wild conspiracies. He shares his thoughts in his new book, Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things.

Mike St. Amour, the mayor of Enterprise, N.W.T., on rebuilding the hamlet near Hay River following the destructive August wildfires.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Canadian parliament last week. But after he spoke, House Speaker Anthony Rota introduced World War Two veteran Yaroslav Hunka — to a standing ovation. It has since emerged that Hunka fought in a Nazi unit. Matt Galloway speaks with John Paul Tasker, a senior reporter with CBC's parliamentary bureau, about how this happened, and gets an update on the war in Ukraine.

Manitoba’s provincial election is just over a week away. Our national affairs panel discusses healthcare, homelessness and the power of Indigenous voters in that province.

The shortest family medicine residency program in Canada is two years, but there’s now a plan to increase those to a minimum of three years. However, some practitioners are concerned the extra year will steer new doctors away from family medicine. Guest host Nora Young discusses the impact with Dr. Mike Green, head of family medicine at Queens University and the incoming president of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and Dr. Sarah Lespérance, a family doctor and the president of Society of Rural Physicians of Canada.

It’s been a year since post-tropical storm Fiona ripped entire homes into the sea in Channel-Port aux Basques, N.L. Earlier this summer, Matt Galloway travelled there to meet residents still picking up the pieces and grappling with whether they can ever feel safe again, living so close to the ocean.

Weston used to be an affordable neighbourhood in Toronto, but soaring housing costs are putting home ownership out of reach and pushing more and more people into poverty. It’s a dynamic that’s playing out across the country. At a public forum in Weston, Matt Galloway talks to locals about the impact on their community, and the solutions that could be applied all across Canada.

Host David Ridgen joins victims' family members as they investigate cold cases, tracking down leads, speaking to suspects and searching for answers. In the highly-anticipated 8th season of Someone Knows Something, award-winning investigator David Ridgen delves into a cold case that has haunted Whitehorse for more than 15 years. Angel Carlick was a vibrant youth worker, nicknamed ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ by her loved ones. She had plans after graduation to become legal guardian of her brother and work to support struggling youth at her local resource centre. But just days before she was set to graduate in 2007, at age 18, Angel disappeared. Months later, her remains were found in a remote area in the Canadian north. As David works alongside Angel's family, friends, and community, he uncovers details surrounding her death and strives to bring her justice, while honouring the legacy of her late mother, Wendy. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/QwOW-UNC

Canada has lost more trees to wildfires this year than in any other year on record. It’s led some tree planters to question if their methods of the past have contributed to the fires of today. Guest host Nora Young speaks with two tree planters, and John Innes, the forest renewal B.C. chair in forest management.

The government of Azerbaijan has attacked Nagorno-Karabakh, a self-declared Armenian state that has existed within Azerbaijan’s border for decades. At least 65,000 ethnic Armenians have now fled their homes to escape the conflict, sparking a humanitarian crisis.

Amazon is being sued by 17 U.S. states and the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly monopolizing online sales, keeping prices artificially high and squeezing out competitors. What might the case mean for consumers and big tech monopolies?

Almost 3,000 South Korean children were adopted by Canadian families after the Korean War, with paperwork stating they were orphans. But many are learning their parents are still alive and searching for them. Priscilla Ki Sun Hwang brings us her documentary, The Orphan Papers.

Walter Isaacson’s new biography of Elon Musk paints a picture of a risk-taker who is changing our world, but can be critically short on empathy. Isaacson tells Matt Galloway what he learned about the mercurial billionaire — and why Musk might be a hero, but not one you should emulate. 

“Can an Indigenous girl from a small town become a doctor one day?” Kallie Ritchie is among a new generation of medical students hoping to change the face of healthcare. She chose a school that dropped the MCAT, one of a few Canadian universities changing how they assess and admit Indigenous applicants. But that hasn’t come without pushback. Indigenous physicians Dr. Brent Young and Dr. Alika Lafontaine weigh in on the shift and what needs to be done to diversify the next generation of doctors.Plus, we take you to a peaceful patch of prairie where a Blackfoot nation is reclaiming native grasslands.

Last week’s special programming on soaring housing costs touched a nerve with listeners. We call up some of the Canadians who wrote to us with something to say.

Sam Bankman-Fried goes on trial Tuesday, accused of fraud and scamming people out of billions of dollars with his cryptocurrency exchange FTX. We talk to technology reporter David Yaffe-Bellany, who’s waiting in line outside the courthouse.

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow died last week, after a four-year battle with the degenerative illness ALS. Snow spent his final years fighting to raise awareness about ALS, which he described as “not an incurable disease,” but an underfunded one.

Grade 3 teacher Alexandra Sorin spends a lot of her own money buying basics like tissues for her classroom each year. She tells us why she’s resorted to Amazon wishlists to help cover those costs; and education expert Annie Kidder explains why we need to join the dots on what underfunded schools mean for Canada’s future.

Fresh from his election win in Manitoba, NDP Leader Wab Kinew talks to Matt Galloway about becoming the first First Nations provincial leader in Canada; and delivering on campaign promises around health care, affordability and searching a landfill for two missing women.

A beloved tree near Hadrian’s Wall in northern England was cut down in the dead of night last week. Poet Robert Macfarlane says its destruction was a “gut punch,” and one that says a lot about our broken relationship with nature.

The Liberal federal government is looking to cut almost $1 billion from Canada’s defence budget over the next three years. Matt Galloway asks Defence Minister Bill Blair what kind of impact that will have, and what message it sends to both new recruits and the wider world.

Costco Canada is selling 24-carat gold bars for $2,679.99 each — and they’re flying off the shelves. But is it a good investment?

A team of researchers have proven that antimatter responds to gravity the same way as matter. Senior scientist Makoto Fujiwara tells us more.

Former NHL enforcer Chris “Knuckles” Nilan was a brawler on the ice long before links were drawn between hits to the head and traumatic brain injuries. Now Nilan is letting researchers study his brain to help protect the next generation of players.

New data suggests a dramatic increase in adults taking ADHD medication. While many Canadians say these drugs have improved their daily lives, some physicians are concerned about overdiagnosis and health risks, if people are taking drugs they don’t need.

Ottawa scientist Shane Gero is using artificial intelligence to decode the patterns of clicks and pauses that sperm whales use to communicate. He tells us why decoding the languages of animals could lead to better protections for the natural world.

Catholic leaders have gathered in Rome to debate issues around women’s ordination and greater inclusion for LGBT believers. But while women and lay people have been given a vote for the first time, conservative cardinals have warned of a “hostile takeover.” We talk to people working for change in the church, even if that change still feels very far off.

Kevin McCarthy has become the first U.S. House speaker in history to be ousted. Congressional reporter Max Cohen talks us through what this means for U.S. politics, amid looming threats of a government shutdown.

Canada’s status on the world stage is in a “very sad state” after years of diplomatic neglect under prime ministers Harper and Trudeau, says Guy Saint-Jacques, former ambassador to China. Amid a diplomatic row with India, Matt Galloway discusses Canada’s place in the world with Saint-Jacques and fellow former diplomats David McKinnon and Senator Peter Boehm.

A university in Ireland will soon offer a degree in how to be an influencer. We hear what the course involves — and whether graduates can expect to make big money online.

Before he was an astronaut, a young Chris Hadfield was a Cold War test pilot intercepting Soviet bombers. If that sounds like the beginning of a novel, you’re not far off. In conversation with Matt Galloway, the astronaut-turned-bestselling-author talks about his latest book The Defector — and how he builds a story from his real life. Plus, what he thinks about billionaires in space (see Elon Musk), and a friendly game of Name that Space Film.

Days after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, Israel has promised a “complete siege” of Hamas-controlled Gaza. Matt Galloway talks to Noga Tarnopolsky, an independent journalist in Jerusalem; and global affairs experts Janice Stein and Bruce Hoffman about what’s happening on the ground and why de-escalation won’t come any time soon.

Bedbugs are running rampant in the city of Paris, with the creepy crawlers spotted on trains and in schools and hospitals. How big of a problem are they in Canada, and how can you guard against them?

Hundreds of writers have learned that their books have been used to train artificial intelligence to spit out imitations. Bestselling authors Sean Michaels and Linwood Barclay discuss what AI might mean for human creativity and artist compensation.

The push for a four-day workweek has been gaining momentum in recent years, primarily in office settings where salaried work is more common. But striking autoworkers in the U.S. are demanding 40 hours pay for a 32-hour week — could that model be adopted more widely?

Many people strive for perfection, but Thomas Curran argues that we need to rethink our definition of success and achievement. In a conversation from September, he makes the case that perfectionism is overrated.

It has been four days since Hamas militants stormed into Israel, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to announce his country was at war. Matt Galloway talks to a man whose family members in Israel are missing; and a man in Gaza City, sheltering from air strikes with his own extended family.

Marathon runners are breaking records around the world, defying expectations and challenging assumptions about speed and endurance. What’s helping these athletes dash to glory, and just how fast could humans get?

Israel’s ambassador-designate to Canada Iddo Moed says now is not the time to ask why the country’s intelligence services did not see Hamas’s surprise attack coming, but that “blunder” will be “addressed very thoroughly” in due course. Matt Galloway asks Iddo about growing public anger in Israel, and whether his government’s retaliation will subject civilians in Gaza to collective punishment as the conflict drags on.

The work of reckoning with residential schools is being hampered by limited access to records, a lack of support for families and outright denialism, says Kimberley Murray, the independent special interlocutor for unmarked graves at the institutions. She tells Matt Galloway about the obstacles she’s encountered helping families track down missing children, and what she needs from all levels of government.

The UN agency on the ground in Gaza is warning of a “humanitarian catastrophe” if safe corridors aren’t opened, amid Israeli airstrikes and a blockade of fuel, water and electricity. Matt Galloway talks to Isam Hammad, an engineer and regional manager of a medical equipment company, who’s sheltering with his family in Gaza City.

It’s a bit of a joke, but there are circumstances in which the renowned French chef would allow ketchup on fish. Éric Ripert joins Matt Galloway to share the stories behind his new cookbook Seafood Simple, which guides you from the fish counter to the frying pan — including his humble origin story. (When Ripert was starting out, becoming a chef was for “anti-social” kids with bad grades.) Plus, he gives us a chef’s reality check on the hit TV show The Bear. (Accurate? “Not.”)

Ken Dryden is best known for his hockey career, but his new memoir The Class tells the story of living in post-war Canada — through the lens of his high school graduating class.

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly says the evacuation of Canadians out of Israel will begin in a few days. But for Canadians trapped inside Gaza, there may be no way out. What’s being done to evacuate Canadians stuck in the conflict?

B.C. is tightening rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb, in a bid to make more places available for long-term housing. Will the threat of hefty fines make it easier to find somewhere to live?

The Quebec government plans to almost double tuition fees for university students who come from outside the province — a move that Liberal Party of Quebec member Antoine Dionne Charest says is based on “political rhetoric” and could dissuade students from coming. But Quebec's Minister of Higher Education Pascale Déry says anglophone students are still welcome and her province’s universities are still competitive even with higher fees.

This weekend, New Democrats gathered in person for the first time in five years to hash out their policy agenda. Althia Raj, a national columnist at the Toronto Star, was there — she tells Galloway what she heard.

Iconic primatologist and conservationist, Jane Goodall, was in Toronto for a talk at Meridian Hall on Oct. 12. Matt Galloway visited her at her hotel that morning to learn about her groundbreaking work and insights into the urgent issues of conservation and climate change.

The CBC's Margaret Evans joins us from Jerusalem to discuss the latest in Israel’s war with Hamas, efforts to get humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, and what to expect when U.S. President Joe Biden visits the region.

In her new book Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism, Rachel Maddow looks at attempts to bring Nazi-inspired fascism to the U.S. in the 1930s. She tells Matt Galloway about listening to the echoes of history and what happens when stories from the past get buried.

Ten days into the Hamas-Israel war, more than 2,750 people have been killed in Gaza, and at least 1,300 people in Israel. With a ground invasion looming, Israel is demanding all 1.1 million Palestinians in north Gaza leave. Matt Galloway speaks with a British-Palestinian surgeon who travelled to Gaza; an Israeli in Toronto who travelled to Israel to be with his injured brother; and Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, D.C.

There is a growing body of research to show that REM sleep — short for Rapid Eye Movement — is critical to our daytime functioning. But are Canadians getting enough of it?

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel amid a rapidly escalating crisis, and just hours after hundreds were killed in a blast at a hospital in Gaza. Matt Galloway talks to Bushra Khalidi, the policy lead for Oxfam in the West Bank, who is in Ramallah; Noga Tarnopolsky, an independent journalist based in Jerusalem; and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.

Far-right QAnon conspiracy theorist Romana Didulo and her followers have set up camp in the small village of Richmound, Sask. They’re threatening to publicly execute elected officials and community members who want them to leave. The CBC’s Sam Samson went there to meet residents worried about the woman who calls herself “The Queen of Canada.”

University of Pennsylvania researchers say serotonin levels in long COVID patients may offer a vital clue to understanding the debilitating condition — and perhaps start the process of developing an effective treatment.

Lonely Planet guidebooks have been the so-called “backpacker's bible” for 50 years, ever since Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen self-published a guide based on their own adventure driving across Europe and Asia. Tony tells Matt Galloway about the joys of travelling off the beaten path, and how the name for the iconic books actually comes from a misheard lyric.

Waubgeshig Rice’s new novel Moon of the Turning Leaves is a sequel to his 2018 bestseller, about an Anishinaabe community reconnecting with the land and traditional knowledge after the collapse of wider society He tells Galloway about telling truth in fiction, and why it shouldn’t take a cataclysm to liberate Indigenous people from oppression.

Two child psychologists — one Israeli, one a Palestinian-Israeli citizen — are working together to help children affected by war, and train the next generation of Palestinian, Arab-Israeli and Jewish-Israeli mental health professionals. Dr. Esti Galili-Weisstub and Dr. Shafiq Masalha tell Matt Galloway about their efforts to build trust between their communities.

CBC foreign correspondent Chris Brown joins us from Jerusalem with the latest from the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the question of when humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza.

The Canadian company JD Composites is building homes out of recycled plastic bottles — and tests show they’re sturdy enough to withstand hurricane-force winds. We hear how that model might help places where the changing climate is making weather more extreme.

Esther the Wonder Pig was adopted as a piglet by Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter in 2012, on the understanding that she wouldn’t get much bigger. But then she did — roughly 650 pounds bigger — and changed the couple’s lives forever. We listen back to when Anna Maria Tremonti met Esther and her dads in 2016, and remember a pig who won hearts around the world.

Black market dealings. Large scale heists. These things are already happening for an everyday kitchen staple. Matt Galloway speaks to an olive oil producer and a researcher about the rising cost and increasing scarcity of olives in times of climate change. And asks if we’re all going to have to change the way we cook.

Kamilah Sword was just 14 when she died after a drug overdose last year. Her dad Greg Sword tells us about the obstacles he faced getting Kamilah the help she needed, and why he doesn’t want her death to be in vain. Matt Galloway also asks B.C.’s Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside how her government is addressing the “terrifying” fact that unregulated drugs are now the leading cause of death for youth in her province.

Vancouver businessman Michael Audain is one of Canada’s most prominent art collectors, often offering pieces from his private collection for public show and donating millions to galleries. He tells us about exploring his collection of paintings — and the stories behind them — in his new book, Pictures on the Wall: Building a Canadian Art Collection.

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, but the sport has also courted controversy over noise pollution and taking over space in public parks. Matt Galloway picked up a paddle to find out why some people love pickleball and some hate it.

Quebec is moving to protect consumers from planned obsolescence, by banning products intentionally built not to last, and reinforcing the right to repair (instead of replace). George Iny, executive director of the Automobile Protection Association Executive Director, tells us more about the proposed “lemon law.”

The diabetes drug Ozempic has become extraordinarily popular as an off-label weight loss tool. But could medications like this be changing our relationship with food? We talk to long-time food writer Laura Reiley.

Many young children of ISIS fighters disappeared after the militant group was defeated — and some have family around the world desperate to find them. Investigative reporter Poonam Taneja tells us about her new CBC/BBC podcast, Bloodlines, which tries to find one of those children, and discover what happened to hundreds more.

Optimism can feel in short supply in the face of climate change and worsening fires, floods and extreme weather across Canada. Matt Galloway talks about where to find that hope — and how to turn it into action — with authors Rebecca Solnit, John Vaillant and Chris Turner in a panel discussion recorded at the Vancouver Writers Festival.

The CBC’s Margaret Evans brings us the latest from the Israel-Hamas war, including what Israeli hostages released Monday have revealed about their time in captivity. And the World Food Programme’s Abeer Etefa says the aid trickling into Gaza is just “a drop in the ocean” of what’s needed in the face of a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Our national affairs panel discusses how the Israel-Hamas conflict is playing out in Canadian party politics; and looks at ongoing tensions with India. Matt Galloway puts the questions to the CBC’s Rosemary Barton, the Globe and Mail’s Shannon Proudfoot and the National Post’s Catherine Lévesque.

Retailers say they're seeing a significant increase in theft, including organized gangs, violent encounters and “shelf sweeps,” where an entire display of products is quickly stolen. We hear what businesses are doing to deter theft — from AI tools to controversial measures like receipt checks — and what it all means for consumers.

It’s hard enough for women to leave a violent partner, but the housing crisis and a stretched shelter system are making it even harder for them to find a safe place to live. Advocates are calling for more comprehensive housing support, and warning that women will be killed if they’re left with nowhere to turn.

Love them or hate them, self-checkouts have been popping up everywhere in recent years — but now Walmart has completely removed the kiosks from some stores. We hear why some stores are retreating from do-it-yourself payment, while others see a future free of cashiers.

Buffy Sainte-Marie’s claims to Indigenous ancestry are being contradicted by members of her own family and an extensive investigation from The Fifth Estate. The iconic singer-songwriter has rejected the allegations, which she called “deeply hurtful.” Matt Galloway speaks to investigative reporter Geoff Leo, and Indigenous scholar Kim TallBear, who says if the accusations are true, “Buffy Sainte-Marie has appropriated or stolen the stories of some of the most vulnerable in our society.”

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says he knows Canadians feel financially squeezed by aggressive interest rate hikes, but insists doing nothing to curb inflation would have been worse. He tells Matt Galloway why he’s confident those measures are working, even if he’s not ruling out raising interest rates again in future.

A series of earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Afghanistan, and left thousands more in need of humanitarian aid. But relief workers say the Taliban’s restrictions on women are leaving some cut off from the help they need.

Repayment deadlines are looming for restaurants that took out government-backed CEBA loans to survive the pandemic — but many say they’re just not in a position to pay. We hear from industry insiders about what might happen if restaurants don’t get a break, and ask Minister for Small Business Rechie Valdez whether her government is heeding those concerns.

The federal Liberal government will exempt home heating oil from the carbon tax for three years, as well as doubling the rural supplement in the rebate program and offering new incentives to help rural Canadians switch to electric heat pumps. While some have welcomed the move as a way to help homeowners make that transition, others say it undercuts the government’s own climate strategy at a time when decisive action is needed.

Many Israelis have lost faith in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not preventing the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, says Yossi Alpher, but he adds that the population is broadly united in backing the military campaign in Gaza. Matt Galloway gets the view from inside Israel with Alpher, a former senior official with Israel's intelligence agency Mossad; and Ronen Bergman, a New York Times writer based in Tel Aviv.

New Yorker writer Kyle Chayka misses the days when the internet was fun. He tells us why and how he thinks the world wide web lost its spontaneity, and whether it's possible to get it back.

As flu season kicks in, many parents will get that dreaded call asking them to pick up a sick child from school. But new research suggests something many might long have suspected: schools often default to calling the mother, even when both parents expressed a desire to share the responsibility equally.

What do a former refugee from Afghanistan, an advocate in Canada and a retired academic in Australia have in common? In Alisa Siegel’s documentary Say Yes, they share a determination to help refugees start new lives in Canada. We hear how these three strangers found an unexpected connection, and pooled their money and skills to change lives forever.

Amid the cost-of-living crisis, some social media creators are using their platforms to teach financial literacy and thrifty culture to a generation struggling to make ends meet.

New Canadian research suggests that your favourite music could be as effective as ibuprofen for relieving pain. Darius Valevicius, lead author of the study, tells us more.

From BBC Sounds and CBC Podcasts. Syria. 2018. ISIS is on the brink of defeat. A toddler disappears in the chaos. In London, his grandad needs answers. Poonam Taneja investigates. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/SHTtxkgL

Malcolm Gladwell's podcast Revisionist History recently had a special series dedicated to gun violence in the U.S. He talks to Matt Galloway about what’s missing from the conversation around gun culture, and what he learned when he shot an assault rifle for the first time.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Alberta’s proposal to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan would be a historic, costly and irreversible mistake. Freeland will meet with provincial and territorial finance ministers later this week; CBC senior reporter John Paul Tasker tells us what’s at stake.

Wait times for ambulances are at crisis levels in some parts of Canada, with reports that a 99-year-old Ontario woman waited more than four hours with a cracked vertebrae last month. What’s causing these delays, and what are the solutions?

Matt Galloway discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict and its deadly impact on civilians inside Gaza with Rami Khouri, a distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut; and Omar Rahman, a fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

A poll this week suggests a sharp drop in Canadian public support for immigration, even as the federal government moves to align immigration policy with the country’s needs in housing, infrastructure and health care. Matt Galloway asks three experts what those changes should look like and what's at stake for Canada’s future.

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent has been part of some of the biggest moments in Canadian political history, from opposing the War Measures Act to helping shape the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He reflects on that legacy in his new book, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality.

Landing at an airport without your mobility device is like having both your legs broken on arrival. That’s how Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux felt after an airline left her wheelchair behind on a recent flight. She tells guest host Duncan McCue that “people with disabilities are paying customers … not problems.” Plus, hear from a Tofino teen making history as the first Canadian surfer to qualify for the Olympics

For decades, Inuit women in northern Quebec had to travel south to give birth, far from family and support. That started to change in 1986 when the North’s first midwifery clinic opened in Puvirnituq. Duncan McCue takes us into that maternity centre with his documentary, Hands of a Midwife, which first aired in September.

Not many Canadians have a heat pump installed at home, but experts say making the switch could both save you money and reduce emissions. Guest host Duncan McCue digs into how the devices work, what they cost, and what government incentives are available for making the switch.

Migrants with foreign training often face complex barriers to getting a professional license here in Canada, but new legislation in B.C. aims to streamline that process. Two engineers tell us what it’s like trying to resume your career after migrating to Canada; and what the change might mean for the lawyers, teachers and social workers stuck in limbo.

The first Canadians were able to leave Gaza on Tuesday, but many more are still awaiting evacuation assistance from Global Affairs Canada. Matt Galloway speaks with a man who made it across the border and an Ontario woman whose elderly father is still in northern Gaza, as Israel’s airstrikes continue.

As Israel’s military offensive in Gaza drags into another week, many Jewish Canadians say they feel afraid — at the synagogue, at school and on the street. Matt Galloway talks to Rabbi Louis Sachs, human rights consultant Karen Mock, and writer and filmmaker David Bezmozgis about the anxiety of the moment, unsettling echoes of the past and divisions within the community itself.

Jewish-American author Nathan Thrall hoped his new book, A Day in the Life of Abed Salama, would give the world an insight into the daily lives of Palestinians and Israelis — and perhaps start conversations about ending the cycle of violence. But when the Israel-Hamas war broke out just days after its publication, his book tour events were cancelled or postponed. Thrall talks to Matt Galloway about what can and can't be said in the heat of war, and the complicated road to peace.

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he is seeking legal advice about whether his province can stop collecting the carbon tax, arguing that it’s making the affordability crisis worse for Canadians. But former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna says the tax is a necessary tool in the climate change fight, and the focus should be on companies charging high prices.

One year out from the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump is ahead of Joe Biden in polls in several key states — and in and out of court defending himself against a series of criminal indictments. The New York Times’ Ruth Igielnik unpacks the political mood south of the border.

Fraud. Abduction. Murder. Every week, Crime Story host and investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a tale of true crime with the storyteller who knows it best. From the reporter who exposed Bill Cosby, to the writer who solved one of Australia’s most chilling cold cases — Crime Story guests include: Gilbert King (Bone Valley), Eric Benson (Project Unabomb),Carole Fisher (The Girlfriends), and many more. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/JFjZjkd4

Millions of people play video games — and many of those gamers have a disability. Now, a new type of controller is the latest step in increasing accessibility for disabled players.

Fancy a peanut butter and chili sandwich? Cream cheese and cornflakes on bread? Barry Enderwick makes these unusual sandwiches based on recipes from throughout history, posting the delicious (and not-so-delicious) results to his thousands of social media followers. He says these recipes tell us a lot about the times and people who cooked them up.

Pandas have been important tools in normalizing relations between China and the West. But now, the cuddly bears are leaving North American zoos and heading home. Is this the end of panda diplomacy; and could it be a good thing for the actual bears?

Dental fees are rising to record levels in some provinces, and new data suggests one in four Canadians is avoiding the dentist chair as a result. Matt Galloway asks why the cost of care is increasing, and hears about a no-frills clinic trying to make it more affordable.

Four of Aharon Brodutch’s family members are being held hostage by Hamas, and the Toronto resident says not enough is being done to free them. He tells Galloway that Israel’s government is risking his family’s lives for the sake of “petty politics.”

An invasive species of insect is threatening Nova Scotia’s hemlock trees, prompting scientists to ship in tiny black beetles to gobble them up. Jeff Fidgen, a biologist with the Canadian Forest Service, tells us how it works — and whether anything could go wrong.

R.H. Thomson is grappling with war and remembrance — and why the way we think about both needs to change. In his book, By the Ghost Light, the Canadian actor asks who is telling our stories of combat — and explores how rhetoric from the First World War is still being used in Ukraine and the Middle East today.

Michael Crummey’s book The Adversary explores his familiar themes around life at the ocean's edge. In an interview first broadcast in September, Matt Galloway sat down with the author at the Woody Point Writers Festival in Newfoundland to discuss isolation, vulgarity and the responsibility that comes with telling the stories of home.

Hearing aids are expensive and make everything sound louder, not just the things you want to hear. But technology is changing, and some researchers are turning to artificial intelligence for a solution. Galloway speaks with Ian Bruce, a professor in the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering; and Richard Plummer, executive director of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association.

A growing number of Canadians are choosing medically-assisted death. Last year, more than 13,000 Canadians used the program — a 31 per cent increase over the year prior. Matt Galloway discusses why more Canadians are choosing medically-assisted death, with Dr. Michel Bureau, the head of Quebec's commission on end-of-life care; and Dr. James Downar, a physician who heads the University of Ottawa’s palliative care division, and the co-author of a recent study for the Canadian Medical Association Journal that looked at who gets MAID and why.

Public libraries, hospitals and even the state of Maine have fallen victim to ransomware attacks recently, freezing operations and compromising the personal data of millions. Guest host Nora Young asks cybersecurity expert Ali Dehghantanha what can be done to block these breaches.

Israel’s military incursion is pushing Gaza’s health-care system to the brink, with doctors reporting having to make life-or-death decisions amid dwindling fuel and medical supplies. With no ceasefire in sight, a surgeon in Gaza says he feels like the world has turned its back.

When the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, nearly two million Afghans fled to neighbouring Pakistan. But now, Pakistan’s government wants those asylum seekers out — and many of them are terrified of what they’ll face if they go back to Afghanistan.

Iceland is bracing for what could be a significant volcanic eruption, after thousands of recent tremors cracked roads, opened sinkholes and damaged buildings. Photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove speaks to us from Grindavik, a town sitting on a 15-kilometre stretch of magma.

Winnipeg-born peace activist Vivian Silver was initially believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, but her family has now confirmed she was killed in the Oct. 7 attack. Matt Galloway talks to Palestinian and Israeli peace activists who knew her, and who say they’ll keep fighting for the path to peace paved by Silver.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says national unity means all levels of government working together — but it doesn’t mean provinces letting Ottawa do whatever it wants. She talks to Matt Galloway about pushing back on the carbon tax, pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan, and why she’s hitting the stage with Tucker Carlson. 

China and the U.S. have agreed on a deal to crack down on the manufacture and export of fentanyl from China, in the hopes of curbing overdose deaths in North America. Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, explains what it might mean for the toxic drug crisis and U.S.-China relations. 

Tirana Hassan is watching the conflict in the Middle East closely. The new executive director of Human Rights Watch says even wars have laws — and part of her job is to pursue justice for those caught in the crossfire.

Scientists are working on devices that would allow a baby to develop entirely outside a human body. In her new book, Eve: The Disobedient Future of Birth, researcher Claire Horn explores the ethics around artificial wombs — and the politics imposed on women’s bodies.

Criminal cases in Ontario must be tried within 18 months, but staffing shortages and other problems are leading to cases being thrown out when that time is up. Galloway talks to legal experts about what happens when serious cases like sexual assault allegations get thrown out, and protecting public faith in the legal system.

Audiobooks are growing in popularity, but some people question whether listening to a book is the same as reading it. We put that question to psychology professor Dan Willingham, author of The Reading Mind.

Mohammed Fayad has been trying to get his 14 year old daughter and 12 year old son out of Gaza for years. But as war breaks out, his efforts turn to desperation. CBC’s Jodie Martinson documents their journey — the extreme anxiety and fear as communication breaks down, and the joy and relief when they are reunited in British Columbia.

A judge said that the federal government’s decision to list plastic items as toxic was "unconstitutional,” dealing a major blow to Ottawa’s efforts to ban single-use plastic. We hear about the fight to keep plastic out of our environment — and how activists in Kenya may offer a path forward.

Sam Altman has been fired as CEO of OpenAI — the makers of Chat-GPT — and promptly hired at Microsoft. Tech writer Will Knight discusses what the ouster tells us about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, and industry tensions around safety.

Of all the young revolutionaries in Syria during the Arab Spring, Amina is different. An out lesbian in a country where homosexuality is illegal, she bravely documents her life on the blog Gay Girl in Damascus. Her candid posts attract readers from around the world, and soon she has a wide, ardent following. But then a post appears saying Amina has been abducted. Her fans mobilize, desperate to track down and save their fearless heroine. What they find shocks them. Journalist Samira Mohyeddin investigates what actually happened to the infamous Gay Girl in Damascus in this 6-part series. The result is a twisted yarn that spans the globe and challenges our thinking on love, politics and identity in cyberspace. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/In8lyVBh

Beverly Ndukwu lives with sickle cell disease, a genetic mutation that causes pain she describes as a constant stabbing knife. She tells Matt Galloway what it’s like managing that pain, and why she’s “ecstatic” that the U.K. has now approved the world's first gene therapy treatment for the disease, using the gene-editing tool CRISPR.

Amid the Arab Spring a decade ago, Amina Arraf was an openly gay blogger sharing news about life in Syria — a place where homosexuality is illegal. But when she disappeared, questions arose about whether Arraf was really who she said she was. Samira Mohyeddin explores that story in the new CBC podcast, Gay Girl Gone.

A growing number of Canadians are delaying parenthood or choosing not to have children at a time when Canada's fertility rate is at an all-time low. The Current’s producer Kate Cornick looked into these decisions and the long-term implications.

Artificial intelligence is producing increasingly accurate weather forecasts, but climatologist Russ Schumacher says there’s an element of chaos that the machines can’t account for. He explains why it’s not time to take humans out of the equation just yet.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in aid and release at least 50 hostages captured by militants in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Matt Galloway hears about what this means for those living there, how Qatar played a role in the ceasefire, and what happens next.

Argentina has elected a former sex coach and self described anarcho-capitalist as it’s next president. Javier Milei has promised to slash spending, privatize state companies and close the national bank. What does this mean for South America’s second-largest economy?

The federal government presents its fall economic statement Tuesday, amid a cost-of-living crisis and pressure for Ottawa to cut back on its own spending. Matt Galloway asks what can be done to make a real difference for ordinary Canadians, and how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can convince voters the economy is in good hands.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the fall economic statement shows her government is prepared to combat the rising cost of living for Canadians. But critics suggest the Liberal government still isn’t doing enough.

The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a global health threat — as bad for your health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. We discuss how to tackle the problem and the stigma that stops people from talking about it.

Refugees fleeing Sudan’s civil war have reported a surge in ethnically driven killings of civilians and a deepening humanitarian crisis — but aid workers say the world isn't paying attention.

Ontario universities are calling for a tuition increase and more funding, after a new provincial government-commissioned report says the post-secondary sector is in financial trouble. Matt Galloway asks Deborah MacLatchy, president and vice-chancellor of Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont., whether increasing tuition for students is the right move; and discusses the value of higher learning with Paul Tough, an author and broadcaster who has written extensively about education.

Cameron Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official, has been found guilty of breaching secrets laws for leaking sensitive police information. Ortis says he will appeal the decision. Stephanie Carvin, an associate professor at Carleton University in Ottawa and a former national security analyst, explains the verdict.

For nearly a decade, Ukrainian-Canadian singer Marcihka Marczyk has been supporting her home country by using her voice. But recently, Marczyk stepped up her support and joined the fight as a combat medic. She tells Galloway what she saw during a tour in Ukraine.

Clinics offering IV vitamin drips are popping up in cities across Canada, and more celebrities and online influencers are promoting the treatments. But Bernie Garrett, a professor of nursing at the University of British Columbia, says they’re nothing more than a “health scam.” Is there any evidence supporting IV drips?

A little-known field is growing in Canada, as public adjusters step in to represent homeowners in the wake of disaster. "It's like having a lawyer in a lawsuit," says Brandon Sobel, an insurer-turned-adjuster who sees a “massive power imbalance” between laypeople and the professionals who handle their claims – one he compares to a beer league team going up against the NHL. “We become their voice.” He joins Matt Galloway to share some of what he’s learned from big fights and fine print.

The impact of rising rent is being felt across the country — and with more people on the edge of affording rent, some municipalities are looking at rent banks as a possible solution. Matt Galloway discusses this with Gladys Wong, executive director of Neighbourhood Information Post; and a panel of Melissa Giles, managing director of the BC Rent Bank, and Tobin Leblanc Haley, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of New Brunswick.

A giant iceberg three times the size of Manhattan has broken from the Antarctic ice shelf. Its movement — and environmental impact — is being closely monitored by scientists around the world, including David Holland, a professor of math and environmental science at New York University.

Matt Galloway meets grade 12 student Anush Mutyala and grade 11 student Vinny Gu, two young scientists who are inventing the future for the benefit of others.

In 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was being held at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont., awaiting trial. But 11 days after he went into custody, Faqiri, who lived with schizophrenia, died in a violent confrontation with guards. An inquest into Soleiman Faqiri's death is underway. CBC’s Shanifa Nasser walks us through the details.

Hagar Brodutch and her three children have been released by Hamas, seven weeks after they were taken hostage in the Oct. 7 attack. Hagar’s brother-in-law Aharon Brodutch tells Matt Galloway about the family’s long-awaited reunion; and the CBC’s Margaret Evans discusses the ceasefire deal that has allowed much-needed aid into Gaza.

Could modular homes be a key part of solving Canada’s housing crisis? Some experts say this type of structure, built quickly in a warehouse like Lego, could be what's needed to get more Canadians into homes of their own.

An increase in anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim hate crimes has taken place in Canada since Israel declared war on Hamas in early October. Matt Galloway discusses living in the shadow of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism with Jasmin Zine, a professor of Sociology and Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.; and Dalia El Farra, a Palestinian-Canadian who works in human rights and equity, diversity and inclusion at the post-secondary level.

Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, discusses the role of the energy sector in addressing climate change, what we'd have to change in our lives to meet climate targets — and whether those targets are still realistic.

Veteran editor and journalist Martin Baron led the Washington Post through seismic shifts in the world of journalism, as well as the newspaper’s sale to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Baron tells Matt Galloway about being yelled at by former U.S. president Donald Trump, and why he believes objectivity is still a vital part of journalism.

Alberta will soon fund nurse practitioners to open their own clinics, in the hopes of providing primary care to the estimated 800,000 Albertans without a family doctor. But some medical associations say the move leaves physicians overlooked and disrespected, and the province needs to do more to fix the root causes of the shortage.

Researcher Ellen Stokes was sifting through library archives when she happened upon the pieces of a long-lost work by Antonio Salieri, Mozart's arch rival. She tells us about the discovery, and what it was like to see it performed for the first time in 200 years.

A 12-year-old boy in B.C. took his own life after becoming a victim of online sexual extortion. In a world where kids are increasingly online, we discuss how parents can start conversations about digital safety.

The United Nations COP28 climate talks have begun in the United Arab Emirates, amid criticism that the summit’s leader is also head of the country's largest oil and gas company. The CBC’s Susan Ormiston joins us from Dubai to discuss the country’s enormous new solar farm, accusations of greenwashing and whether the meeting will meet this climate moment.

U.S. prosecutors allege that an Indian government employee ordered the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on U.S. soil — just two months after Ottawa accused India of playing a role in the killing of a Sikh leader in B.C. Matt Galloway talks to former CSIS director Richard Fadden about the allegations, and why India’s reaction to each country's accusations has been very different.

The classic Canadian kids TV show Nanalan is entertaining millions in memes on social media, almost 20 years after it went off air. Jamie Shannon, the show’s co-creator and voice of Mona, tells us why a trip to Nana’s house might be just what the world needs right now.

We often think that people who achieve great success must have been born with raw, natural talent. But in his new book Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, psychologist Adam Grant says that idea misses the potential lurking in all of us.

Multiple women in Canada say they were sexually assaulted by the Dances with Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse, and that accusations against him were overlooked for years. The actor has been charged with sexual assault in Nevada, where Las Vegas police also allege he’s the leader of a cult called The Circle. In a new CBC Fifth Estate investigation, Surviving the Circle, Mark Kelley explores the allegations, which the actor denies.

Traditional crafts like weaving, instrument- and broom-making are disappearing in Newfoundland, but the award-winning Crafts at Risk project is helping experts pass their skills on to the next generation. Matt Galloway talks to some of the people bringing those traditions back from the brink of extinction, and learns how to make something called a wriggle fence.

With the world’s eyes on Gaza, a Palestinian farmer in the West Bank says his community is facing a surge in Israeli settler violence, which has prompted fears of escalating conflict in the wider region.

Many Canadians are dealing with colds and flu right now, and some with RSV and COVID-19 infections. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses what to expect this winter virus season — and why there’s no need to panic about an uptick in what's being called “white lung syndrome” among children.

Venezuelans have voted overwhelmingly in favour of setting up a new state in an oil-rich territory called Essequibo. The snag? Essequibo makes up roughly two-thirds of neighbouring country Guyana, with a population of more than 200,000. Washington Post reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero discusses what happens next with the disputed region.

Flight emissions are a major contributor to climate change, but Canadian businessman John Risley says it's not realistic to think people will just stop air travel. He tells Matt Galloway about his company’s work on curbing those emissions with sustainable aviation fuel, made from waste fats and plant sugars. The Aviation Environment Federation's Cait Hewitt says that sustainable fuel solutions are decades away, and baby steps won’t cut it.

The holiday advertising season has begun, and companies are using humour, nostalgia or just a good old-fashioned tear-jerker to sell their wares. Under The Influence host Terry O'Reilly highlights the best Christmas ads and what companies are really trying to pitch you on.

Calgary is leading the way in converting empty office towers into housing, with more than a dozen projects underway in the city. Experts say only a fraction of buildings are suitable, but the ones that are convertible could help ease the housing crisis and bring vibrant new life to our downtown cores.

Researchers and musicians have collaborated to translate scientific data from deep space into music. NASA scientist Kimberly Arcand and Montreal composer Sophie Kastner explain how they turned starscapes into symphonies.

Nicotine pouches were approved for sale in Canada as a product to help smokers quit — but health experts warn they are being marketed to teens through a loophole.

Canada is one of the few countries without nationally mandated paid sick days, leaving many workers feeling forced to work when they’re unwell. Matt Galloway talks to a physician, an economist and a business advocate about the arguments for and against paid sick days — and hears why a pandemic-era push for them stalled.

U.S. politicians are deadlocked over renewing military funding to Ukraine, with Republicans demanding a tightening of the U.S.-Mexico border in exchange for new overseas funding. Matt Galloway hears what that funding means to Ukraine’s defence against Russia, and whether a shortfall could change the course of the war.

Cabbage Patch Kids were the must-have toy for many kids in the 1980s, with parents brawling in stores when there weren’t enough dolls to go around. Dan Goodman, executive producer of new documentary Billion Dollar Babies, says the frenzy around the toys reached “next-level insanity,” in a shopping craze that changed consumer culture.

The federal government plans to lower methane emissions in the oil and gas sector by 75 per cent — but scientists aren't even sure where all this potent greenhouse gas is coming from. We hear how satellite tracking is helping pinpoint methane leaks, from the oil patch to the garbage dump.

Desperation is growing in Gaza, where Israel’s military offensive is pushing further south, hostages remain in Hamas detention, and hundreds of Palestinians have been killed since the temporary ceasefire ended last week. Matt Galloway talks to Isam Hammad, who is trying to get his family out via Gaza’s southern border; Médecins Sans Frontières International President Dr. Christos Christou, who has just returned from the region; and Israel's ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed.

It can be hard to find happiness in the world these days, but the Big Joy Project asks people to engage in little acts of joy every single day. Project leader Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains the science behind giving people a daily nudge to making their own happiness — from doing something kind for someone else, to taking in the beauty of the natural world.

After more than 70 years, the Canadian version of Reader's Digest will shut down in March. The magazine’s former editor-in-chief Mark Pupo looks back at the legacy of a groundbreaking magazine that had an impact well beyond the doctor’s waiting room.

Math scores for Canadian students continue to slide, but some say the fault lies not with the students but in how the subject is taught. Matt Galloway asks a panel of experts how we can help kids rediscover the wonder and creativity in mathematics.

Close to half a million public sector workers are striking in Quebec, including nurses, social service workers and educators. Matt Galloway calls up a teacher on the picket line to hear why she’s out on strike, and asks a union leader how the public will be impacted by what’s one of the largest strikes in Canadian history.

A U.S. biotech company has unveiled an anti-aging drug that could increase a dog’s lifespan by a full year. The drug isn’t on the market yet, but it’s sparked some debate about what’s in the best interests of the animal — and what people would give for a little extra time with the animals they love.

Researchers say that artificial intelligence can now tell the difference between an expensive bottle of wine and a bottle of plonk made in someone's garage. Neuroscientist Alex Pouget explains how computer code can measure mouthfeel and more, and what AI can tell us about why certain wines shine.

On her YouTube show Stump Kitchen, Alexis Hillyard shows that life with one hand is no hindrance to cooking great food. Now she’s received a Governor General's Meritorious Service award for her work championing representation for people with limb difference and disabilities in the culinary world.

Rick Mercer spent 15 years criss-crossing the country for The Mercer Report, talking to Canadians in every walk of life — and performing some death-defying stunts. At a live event in Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio, Mercer tells Matt Galloway what he learned about being Canadian, and why he wouldn’t recommend getting Tasered.

After hearing that Reader’s Digest is pulling out of Canada, listener Elisabeth Baugh wrote to The Current to share how the magazine changed her life. Baugh was born with a facial difference. She tells us how a magazine article led her to the help she needed, and inspired her to start a charity to help others.

We discuss the changing nature of shopping malls — including why some malls are dying, and how those that are thriving are being transformed into a new kind of mall community.

Climate activists have voiced concerns about the growing influence of oil and gas industry lobbyists at COP 28. As the climate conference wraps up in Dubai, we hear what progress has been made, and where the sticking points have been.

In turbulent times many people turn to comfort food, seeking solace in the kitchen. We ask chefs and food critics about their favourite recipes and cookbooks in 2023 — including “Marry Me Chicken,” a dish so good it’s said to elicit proposals of marriage.

The federal government’s new dental-care plan is expected to help millions of uninsured Canadians, but some dentists say they need more details before they enroll to provide care. Matt Galloway talks to two dentists about how the plan will work, questions around staffing shortages, and concerns that some employers may cancel their private insurance plans.

Colombia’s government wants to salvage the San José, a Spanish galleon that sank off the country’s coast in 1708. The ship was carrying gold and jewels that could be worth billions today — but there’s quite a fight about who gets that sunken treasure, and some archaeologists say the ship should stay where it sank.

Ontario man Kenneth Law is facing 14 counts of second-degree murder, for allegedly selling sodium nitrite on websites offering items that can be used for self harm. Matt Galloway talks to Gerald Cohn, whose brother Benjamin Cohn died by suicide in February after allegedly placing an order online from Law. Cohn says he wants these websites shut down.

New Zealander Anton Thomas hand-drew a massive map free of humans and political borders, but packed with 1,642 animals roaming the earth’s lands and seas. He talks us through this Wild World, which took three years to complete.

A coroner’s inquest has deemed that Soleiman Faqiri’s 2016 death in an Ontario jail was a homicide. His brother Yusuf Faqiri tells Matt Galloway what this verdict means to his family, and why he wants better support for Canadians living with mental illness.

Adrienne Clarkson says her career in broadcasting opened up the world to her, and made her realize she could do the same for other people. The journalist, author and former governor general of Canada was recently inducted into the CBC News Hall of Fame. She joins Matt Galloway to look back at a groundbreaking career, and peer into the uncertain future of public broadcasting.

Levy Rozman says anyone can learn to play and love chess, as long as they’re willing to embrace a little failure on the way. The former competitive player and now YouTube star tells us about reaching new players online — and why chess has nothing to do with intelligence.

With the House of Commons set to rise, our national affairs panel discusses why MPs are divided on calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, how party leaders are polling with the public, and what lies ahead in 2024. Matt Galloway talks to host of CBC Radio’s The House Catherine Cullen, National Post parliamentary reporter Ryan Tumilty and Globe and Mail feature writer Shannon Proudfoot.

Researchers say they have isolated the cause of the most acute form of morning sickness, which can lead to weight loss, malnutrition and even threaten the lives of the mother and fetus. We hear why this might be a breakthrough for health in pregnancy, and why the debilitating condition isn’t always taken seriously by doctors.

Could what we see as the world actually be a projection from a wrapper that goes around everything in existence? Canadian scientist Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski explains the theory that the universe is a hologram, and why it matters.

Former NHL hockey player Sheldon Kennedy has dedicated his life to tackling abuse in sports. He joins Matt Galloway to discuss the federal government’s new commission to investigate systemic abuse — and what more needs to be done to make sport safe for all.

R.J. Simpson was among hundreds forced to flee wildfires in the Northwest Territories last summer. Now he’s the territory’s new premier, promising communities they’ll be better prepared for the next big fire or flood. He talks to Galloway about settling outstanding land claims, pushing back on the carbon tax, and what some people don't understand about Canada's North.

Tesla is recalling more than two million cars over safety concerns with its autopilot system. We dig into the misconception that drivers can zone out while those kinds of systems are engaged — and why that’s a problem for the entire concept of automated driving

Rick Mercer risked his own safety (and sometimes Jann Arden’s) as he trekked around Canada, from getting Tasered to wearing a beard made of bees to climbing aboard “the train of death.” At a live event in Toronto last week, Mercer told Matt Galloway why he always leaned into the wild things people get up to in small towns — and how he never quite figured out what it means to be Canadian, but he wouldn’t want to be anything else.

The Vancouver Art Gallery acquired 10 works by Group of Seven painter J.E.H. MacDonald in 2015 — and now knows they were fakes all along. Curator Richard Hill tells us about turning these pieces into a new exhibition, and the road to discovering they were forgeries.

Canada has a massive food waste problem, even as many people struggle with rising grocery costs and food insecurity. We hear what can be done to tackle the problem: from thinking differently about best before labels, to apps saving perfectly edible produce from the dumpster.

Nadav Davidovitch has been helping Israel's Physicians for Human Rights investigate allegations of sexual violence perpetrated against Israeli women and girls during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. Davidovich, the dean of the School of Public Health at Ben-Gurion University, discusses the complexities of the investigation, and accusations that international bodies have responded with indifference.

Journalist Anderson Cooper lost his father when he was 10, and his brother when he was 21 — but it wasn’t until the death of his mother in 2019 that he confronted any of that grief. He talks to Matt Galloway about how squaring up to death helped him feel greater joy in being alive, and why people can feel so alone in something that so many of us go through.

What was the best thing that happened to you in 2023? Listeners share the highlights from what hasn’t always been an easy year — from learning a new skill late in life to a life-saving gift from a loved one.

Ottawa’s new electric vehicle regulations are expected to include mandated sales targets — a measure aimed at making sure there are enough EVs available for any Canadian who wants to buy one. But questions remain about affordability and infrastructure, and whether Canada can reach its target of ensuring all passenger car sales are zero-emission vehicles by 2035.

When Marlene Bryenton's adult son suffered a mental health crisis last year, he left P.E.I. and ended up living on the streets in Toronto. She tracked him down with the help of strangers on Facebook, but struggled to secure treatment because her son suffers from anosognosia — a condition where people do not understand that they’re sick. Bryenton tells Matt Galloway why she thinks the system needs to force help on those who don't know they need it; and what it’ll be like to have him home for Christmas this year.

The Israeli government continues its military campaign against Hamas, despite mounting international pressure over civilian casualties in Gaza. What are Israelis and Palestinians thinking as the conflict drags on and the death toll mounts? Matt Galloway talks to Dahlia Scheindlin, a political analyst and polling expert in Jerusalem; and Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research in the West Bank.

A perfectly preserved baby woolly mammoth was discovered in Yukon’s permafrost last year — and quickly became important to the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin First Nation, who named her Nun cho ga and declared her an ancestor. Now, the First Nation has decided to bring the mammoth to Ottawa for further study, blending science and tradition to unravel her mysteries.

A spectacular eruption in Iceland has captured the world’s attention, after rumbling for weeks and forcing the evacuation of an entire town. Volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer discusses the science, lore and lure of the country’s so-called lava fountains.

McGill University has announced a bursary to offset the Quebec government’s tuition fee hikes for out-of-province students — but most of those students will have to commit to learning French. Mark Kelley talks to McGill's Deputy Provost Fabrice Labeau about the impact on enrollment; and asks Tthe Logic’s Martin Patriquin what’s behind the changes.

Tourtière is a Christmas Eve staple in Quebec, and now New Yorkers are catching on to this quintessentially Quebecois cuisine. Mark Kelley talks to Hugue Dufour and Sarah Obraitis, who have built a loyal following for the pie south of the border.

There’s a lot of history tucked into the pockets ofin our clothing, including a long-standing frustration that women’s clothes tend not to have them. Hannah Carlson digs into the patriarchy folded into fabric in her new book Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close.

Author and comedian Dave Hill wanted to understand why hockey is so popular in Canada and other parts of the world, but never took off in the U.S. He set off on a global odyssey to find out why in his new book, The Awesome Game.

The Federal Court of Appeal has given a group of young Canadian activists the green light to sue the federal government over alleged inaction on climate change. Mark Kelley talks to one of the plaintiffs, Lauren Wright, and co-counsel Chris Tollefson.

The holiday season is a time to give gifts — and also return them. But what happens to those returned purchases? Mark Kelley takes a look at “reverse logistics,” the booming industry aimed at reselling those products and keeping them out of a landfill.

In this year's CBC Radio Massey Lectures, Astra Taylor argues that insecurity is at the core of many of the crises we face today. In a conversation from last month, the filmmaker and activist tells Matt Galloway how collective action could tackle that insecurity, and help to build a whole new world.

What do a former refugee from Afghanistan, an advocate in Canada and a retired academic in Australia have in common? These three strangers found an unexpected connection and pooled their money and skills to change the lives of refugees forever.

Ernie Coombs' Mr. Dressup was a beloved mainstay at CBC for 29 seasons. London, Ont., filmmaker Rob McCallum is the director of Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year. It follows Coombs' early years in Pittsburgh working with Fred Rogers, and his enduring legacy in Canada.

Sea otters have returned to the Haida Nation after years without the animals living alongside the people. Marine planning manager at the Council of the Haida Nation, Niisii Guujaaw, tells The Current's guest host Nahlah Ayed that the return of sea otters to the region marks an exciting shift for conservation in the area. Plus, the vice president of science, knowledge and innovation at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada James Snider explains why 50 years after the implementation of the US Endangered Species Act, scientists are calling for more immediate action on saving animal populations.

Jasmin Paris tells us about becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee, one of the most gruelling ultramarathons in the world.

A Quebec class action lawsuit is looking to hold 16 pharmaceutical companies responsible for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic. Matt Galloway talks to the lawyer leading the case and asks a pain doctor about how opioids are prescribed now.

Professional boxer Claire Hafner gets tested every year for signs of head trauma, by researchers studying hits to the head and long-term degenerative brain conditions. But there’s a personal factor for Hafner: she says if there’s evidence of decline, she’ll retire. The CBC’s Katie Nicholson went with Hafner for this year’s testing — and the results. 

Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson reflect on the trauma and pain of the last few months. They have a shared project to help Jewish and Palestinian diaspora communities understand each other better.

We revisit our conversation with acclaimed French chef Eric Ripert. His latest book, Seafood Simple, aims to make cooking fish and octopus less intimidating, because cooking is an essential part of what it means to be human.

Dozens of Canadian adoptees from South Korea are questioning their origins after growing concerns that their birth records may have been falsified amid a child export frenzy in the decades following the Korean War.

For many dementia patients, music remains even when other aspects of memory have slipped away. Mother and daughter Marjorie and Beverly Taft are experiencing first-hand what dementia specialists and caregivers have known for years — music can serve as a lifeline.

From affordability and housing, to foreign interference at home and wars abroad, it's been a big year in Canadian politics. To look at the year that was and what's to come in the year ahead, we've convened our national affairs panel.

We revisit Matt Galloway’s conversation with deputy food editor for the New York Times Genevieve Ko about the best recipes of the year, and culinary experts Jonathan Cheung and Lucy Waverman recommend cookbooks from 2023.

Then, some of the country's best and brightest have been named to the Order of Canada. Matt Galloway talks to physician and paralympian Dr. Francine Lemire; Inuk writer and opera singer Deantha Edmunds; and businesswoman Carol Lee, a leader in revitalizing Vancouver's Chinatown.

And Jane Goodall’s research into chimpanzees changed our understanding of the natural world. In a conversation from October, she tells Matt Galloway how her youthful curiosity sparked a ground-breaking career — and why her hope for curbing climate change lies with young people.

The news in 2023 was dominated by cruelty, conflict and climate disasters, but Angus Hervey says it was also the “best year ever” for global health, conservation and clean energy. Hervey is the editor of Future Crunch, a newsletter highlighting positive news. He says the good news can often outweigh the bad in our world — and explains why you don’t always hear about it.

This year’s U.S. presidential election could be a rematch of Democratic incumbent Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump. But with Biden struggling with consistently low approval ratings and Trump facing a litany of criminal charges, our panel of political journalists says it could be an election unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Alyssa Ages likes lifting very heavy things. The journalist got interested in strongwoman athletics almost a decade ago, and says lifting giant stones often isn’t about superhuman strength, “but just about being more human.” In a conversation from September, she talks to Matt Galloway about her book Secrets of Giants, and what it really means to be strong.

We continue our celebration of the extraordinary people appointed to the Order of Canada. Matt Galloway speaks with editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder; pioneering AIDS activist Richard Burzynski; and refugee education advocate Wenona Giles.

Mohammed Fayad was living in B.C. when Israel’s military incursion began in Gaza, leaving him terrified for his two children still living there. We listen back to the documentary, first broadcast in November, about Fayad's fight to bring his children to safety in Canada — and find out how the family has fared since being reunited.

New research shows that childcare in Canada is on average becoming more affordable, but it’s becoming harder to find a spot. Matt Galloway talks to parents struggling to find care, and checks in on the federal government’s pledge to provide $10-a-day childcare by 2026.

Businessman Michael Audain is one of Canada’s most prominent art collectors, often offering his pieces for public exhibition and donating millions to galleries. In a conversation from October, he tells us about his new book, Pictures on the Wall: Building a Canadian Art Collection, and shares the lessons of a life surrounded by art.

George Stroumboulopoulos’ vibrant broadcast career has been recognized with the Order of Canada. He talks to Matt Galloway about the power of music, the art of listening and what he learned when he was dumped as host of Hockey Night in Canada.

The killing of a top Hamas commander in Beirut is fuelling fears that Israel’s military assault in Gaza will flare up into a wider regional conflict. We discuss those mounting tensions, and what it might take to de-escalate.

Journalist and new Order of Canada inductee André Picard discusses his career covering health care, the life-or-death problem of online misinformation, and why he still has hope for Canada’s struggling health-care system.

Martinus Evans has run several marathons — at his own gloriously slow pace — and started the Slow AF Run Club to inspire other plus-sized people to lace up their running shoes. In a conversation from June, he tells us about challenging society’s idea of an athlete, and why it’s not about being the fastest.

A strain of bird flu that started out in poultry killed a polar bear in Alaska last month. Conservation biologist Diana Bell talks us through the risks of the H5N1 strain, which has been wreaking havoc on wildlife for more than two years now.

Saunas appear to be having a moment on social media — but what do we know for sure about the benefits, both physical and social? Matt Galloway talks to filmmaker Anna Hints, whose film about sauna culture is up for an Oscar; and asks Dr. Peter Attia what sweating it out does for our health and longevity.

Advocates are suing the city of Edmonton over its policy of tearing down homeless encampments, arguing that it violates the Charter rights of the people who live there. While the city cites fears around fires and organized crime, advocates say clearing tents doesn’t address the underlying causes, or the reality that they’re appearing all over Canada.

Newborn babies and infants are particularly vulnerable to the respiratory virus RSV, but Health Canada has approved a vaccine that can be given during pregnancy. Pediatrician Dr. Jesse Papenburg explains how it might keep kids out of hospital in the earliest days of their lives.

New research looks at the cultural differences in how we dream, comparing the dreams of Western societies to foraging hunter-gatherer communities. What do those differences tell us about human evolution? And what other mysteries might our dreams unlock?

When Larry Beattie reported being sexually assaulted by a superior officer in Canada’s armed forces, he was told to “suck it up, buttercup.” Decades later, the number of men reporting sexual misconduct in the military is increasing, but survivors often don’t feel safe or supported in doing so. Matt Galloway talks to Beattie about his experience and discusses what needs to change with Rick Goodwin, who specializes in treating male survivors of trauma at the psychotherapy firm Men & Healing.

Investigators say loose bolts led to the door of a Boeing jetliner blowing out at 16,000 feet last week. We ask aviation expert John Gradek what happened — and whether you should be worried about boarding your next flight.

Drones are now a huge part of how we fight, from battles in Ukraine to rebels attacking ships in the Red Sea. We hear how cheaper devices and the rise of artificial intelligence are changing the face of warfare — and why armed drone swarms are as ominous as they sound.

Kashmir Hill spends too much time on her phone — sound familiar? The technology reporter tells Matt Galloway what happened when she switched from the latest iPhone to an old-school flip phone, and researcher Jay Olson shares some tips about how to put your device down — and whether thinking of it as an addiction is even the right approach.

Nova Scotia is offering 12 weeks of training to become an emergency medical responder, a new role working alongside paramedics. The province’s Health Minister Michelle Thompson says it’ll help get paramedics back out in the field and reduce ambulance wait times, but ER physician Dr. Margaret Fraser worries the training isn’t sufficient — and could put patients in dangerous situations.

A school in Whitehorse is allowing peanuts back in the lunchroom, moving away from a blanket ban toward a focus on educating kids about allergies. The school’s principal says bans create a false sense of safety, but one parent of children with multiple allergies says the idea is insulting.

South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice. We discuss the apartheid legacy that led South Africa to bring this case forward, how Israel is likely to defend itself, and whether the court could order an immediate suspension of the violence.

Niall Harbison had a successful career as an entrepreneur and a private chef to billionaires. But when addiction brought him to his lowest, he found his calling in saving neglected and abused street dogs in Thailand. Harbison tells the stories of the dogs he’s saved — and how dogs saved him — in his book Hope: How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life.

Several missions to the moon faltered this week, with a private-led expedition experiencing technical difficulties after takeoff and NASA delaying two upcoming missions over safety concerns. We look at our enduring fascination with the moon, and why some experts are worried about balancing public and private interests in our race to get back there.

Before GPS and air travel, explorers did some “utterly mad” things in pursuit of adventure, says Peter Rowe, a filmmaker and explorer himself. Rowe looks at how these voyagers were the rock stars of their day in his new book Out There: The Batshit Antics of the World's Great Explorers.

Gunmen armed with explosives stormed a live TV broadcast in Ecuador this week, amid escalating gang violence, prison riots and the abduction of several police officers. President Daniel Noboa says the country is now in an "internal armed conflict" — what’s driving the chaos?

Ed Broadbent, former NDP leader, has died at 87. He was part of some of the biggest moments in Canadian political history, and a lifelong champion of social democracy and making life better for ordinary Canadians. In a conversation in November, he spoke with Matt Galloway about his legacy, and what he thinks of Ottawa today.

What is it about a hug that can feel so special? Why can some human touch, even from a stranger, make such a difference to your day? Michael Banissy tries to answer those questions in his latest book Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Well-Being.

The U.S. and U.K. have launched airstrikes on Yemen, in response to Houthi rebels raiding commercial ships in the Red Sea, over Israel's war in Gaza. Journalist Iona Craig explains what the rebels want, and why they’re not afraid of an escalating conflict.

British Columbia is looking for lighthouse keepers — the perfect job if you like rugged coastlines, working with your hands and lots of time by yourself. Matt Galloway talks to former lighthouse keepers Caroline Woodward and Barry Porter about a life that’s all about isolation, wild weather and saving lives.

Quebec has implemented a ban on smartphones in classrooms, something which has already largely failed in Ontario. In Orlando, Fla., Timber Creek High School has a strict rule banning phones at any time during the day — and Principal Marc Wasko says it’s working.

When Dr. Yasser Khan heard the sound of an explosion in Gaza, he knew he had about ten minutes before casualties started pouring into the hospital where he was volunteering. The Canadian eye surgeon went there earlier this month to help civilians caught up in Israel’s military offensive. He tells us about the “unprecedented” suffering he saw, a health-care system in a state of collapse, and why he’d go back in a heartbeat.

Advocates say there’s no single, perfect solution to the homelessness crisis across Canada, so sometimes a little creativity is required. We hear how tiny homes, electrified encampments and supportive modular housing are chipping away at the problem, and supporting people in crisis when more permanent solutions are lacking.

Maria Kartasheva had already moved to Canada when she was convicted in her native Russia for blog posts criticizing the war in Ukraine. That conviction blocked her from becoming a Canadian citizen last spring, but she was finally allowed to take the oath last week. She talks to Matt Galloway about the perils of speaking out against Putin, and her hopes for a new life here.

Donald Trump dominated the Iowa caucuses Monday night, cementing his Republican nominee front-runner status — despite ongoing court cases and the prospect of prison time. One voter in Iowa says those charges are “trumped up” and won’t sway his support.

Icy cold temperatures pushed Alberta's energy grid to its limit over the weekend. But when an emergency alert went out asking Albertans to conserve energy, it also stirred up political debate about the federal government's plans to decarbonize the grid.

Some child-care operators say the federal government’s pledge to provide $10-a-day daycare isn’t adding up for them financially — and they might face closure without more support. Matt Galloway talks to workers and owners about where provincial and federal governments are going wrong.

Many Canadians suffer from debilitating chronic back pain, affecting their work, relationships and even mental health. We hear from researchers about a treatment called pain reprocessing therapy, which could offer some sweet relief by reframing that pain in our minds.

The federal government is facing criticism that it has hiked immigration targets in recent years, without ensuring there’s enough housing and other essential services to support a bigger population. Matt Galloway talks to economists who say immigration is an important part of Canada’s future prosperity, but the policies around it need more nuanced thinking.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has scrapped the idea of reconciliation with South Korea, instead declaring that nation his "principal enemy." Journalist Jean Lee says the shift is a strong indication that the Hermit Kingdom might be preparing for war.

Researchers have found the ruins of a huge ancient city in the depths of the Amazon, using airborne laser sensors to see what’s hidden in the dense vegetation. Stéphen Rostain, who led the investigation, says this complex society thrived for 1,000 years; and archaeologist Jay Silverstein tells us what this discovery reveals about humankind's potential — and fragility.

Our national affairs panel discusses the prime minister’s controversial vacation, the Liberals’ struggling poll numbers, the Conservatives’ pitch to young voters and Rachel Notley’s legacy as Alberta NDP leader. Matt Galloway talks to Globe and Mail reporter Carrie Tait; the Toronto Star’s deputy Ottawa bureau chief Stephanie Levitz; and Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute.

Jiaying Zhao wants to feng shui your fridge — both to reduce your personal food waste and help curb emissions worldwide. She tells Galloway how happiness can be a great motivator in the fight against climate change and can turn individual action into systemic change.

Rafid Khan works 9 to 5 at his full-time job, attends class from 5 to 6, and then heads to his second job from 6 p.m. to midnight. Khan says he feels like a machine sometimes — but it’s the only way he can make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis. Matt Galloway talks to Khan and CBC reporter Malone Mullin, whose series The Grind explores the stories of Canadians working round the clock just to stay afloat.

Greenland is losing 30 million tonnes of ice every hour, a new study suggests. Canadian researcher William Colgan regularly visits the country’s ice sheet. He tells us about the changes he’s seen and what that surge of freshwater might mean for the world’s oceans.

Bankruptcy rates are climbing, and they could get worse as businesses stare down deadlines to repay pandemic assistance loans. What’s driving these numbers, and what’s needed to help people navigate this painful process?

If you hear “Stanley cup” and immediately think “hockey trophy,” you’ve probably missed the latest craze in reusable water bottles. The insulated travel mug holds 1.2 litres of water, comes in a variety of colours — and has become so popular that stores are limiting how many people can buy. Journalist Meg Duff helps us understand the hype.

Nunavut has taken over land and resource responsibility from the federal government in the largest land transfer in Canadian history. Premier P.J. Akeeagok talks to Matt Galloway about the opportunities — and challenges — that lie ahead.

Isam Hamad says it feels like “the dark ages” at Gaza’s southern border, where he and his family are stuck with extremely limited food and water. Matt Galloway talks to Hamad about what he’s doing to try to survive; and discusses getting humanitarian aid where it’s needed with Arif Husain, chief economist for the World Food Programme.

Companies spend big money to help their employees feel good at work, from lunchtime yoga to mindfulness seminars. But a new study suggests these workplace wellness programs aren’t actually doing much to help. We dive into office wellness in the first instalment of Well Founded, our new series about making sense of all the pitches on how to be a better you.

The CBC’s Sam Samson shares the latest from the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation, where Myles Sanderson killed 11 people in Sept. 2022.

Rachel Notley is stepping down as leader of the Alberta NDP, after leading the party to victory in 2015 — and suffering defeat in two subsequent elections. She talks to Matt Galloway about pipelines, polarization and why the best night out in Canada is a night out in Alberta.

Provinces are warning of a shortage of anesthesiologists, fuelled by a mix of burnout and retirements. We talk to anesthesiologists Dr. Kevin Gregg and Dr. Lucie Filteau about the very real impacts for patients in the operating room, and how to solve the shortage.

Apple is pitching its new Vision Pro — a virtual reality headset — as the future of personal computing. But are people ready to wear what looks like a large pair of ski goggles, at a price tag of roughly $4,700? We ask Julian Chokkattu, the reviews editor at Wired.

Many foster parents in Canada are getting too old to take on new kids — but not enough people are stepping up to replace them. Matt Galloway talks to advocates and foster parents about the urgent need for new foster homes, and why the cost-of-living crisis is a big part of the problem.

Growing up as a young Black man, Matthew R. Morris felt hemmed in by expectations around race, masculinity and how people thought he should fit into Canadian society. In his new memoir Black Boys Like Me, he explores his journey from a difficult student with something to prove, to an educator and role model for Black youth.

A federal judge has ruled that the Liberal government infringed on Charter rights by invoking the Emergencies Act to clear protesters in Ottawa and elsewhere in early 2022. We look at the ruling, why a public inquiry came to a different conclusion — and what the political fallout might be.

It has emerged that members of Germany’s far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) met with neo-Nazis to discuss plans to mass deport migrants, including German citizens of foreign origin. We discuss the reaction in Germany, where the AfD is still polling high — and why anti-immigrant rhetoric is gaining ground across Europe.

Celebrity endorsements are driving up demand for full-body MRIs, which scan for anything lurking in your body that might not show up in more routine check-ups. But some experts say these expensive scans might not actually help you — rather, they could hurt Canada’s already struggling health-care system. As part of our new series Well Founded, we talk to a doctor who tried it out for himself.

B.C.’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she’s angry with the provincial government’s “lackadaisical” response to the toxic drugs crisis, which has killed almost 14,000 people in B.C. since 2016. As she prepares to retire, Lapointe talks to Matt Galloway about what’s needed to save lives, and the intense pain she sees in parents who have lost children to toxic drugs.

Five former world junior hockey players have been told to surrender themselves to police to face sexual assault charges, according to the Globe and Mail. The charges are believed to be connected to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018 — a case that has mired Hockey Canada in controversy. Matt Galloway discusses the latest developments with Globe and Mail investigative reporter Robyn Doolittle; and The Athletic’s senior investigative writer Katie Strang.

Swimmer Betty Brussel just broke three world records. She’s training hard for her next competition — while preparing for her 100th birthday this summer. As part of our series Well Founded, we talk to researchers and older Canadians about the importance of staying active in your golden years.

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to contain death and damage in Gaza, but has stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. The court is also allowing the case involving South Africa’s accusation of genocide to proceed. We'll unpack the ruling and explain what might happen next.

An investigation from The Fifth Estate has found that a man accused of smuggling a migrant family — who froze to death while walking from Canada into the U.S. — is living freely outside Toronto. Steven D'Souza brings us his ongoing investigation into the search for those accused of human smuggling.

War Child Canada founder Samantha Nutt recently travelled to South Sudan, where she met refugees who feel forgotten by the wider world. She talks to Matt Galloway about what she saw in the unfolding humanitarian crisis and where she finds the will to keep working in the face of great suffering.

Tinnitus can sound like a ringing in your ears or a whooshing in your head — and can be constant and disruptive for the people who live with it. We hear how scientists are trying to treat the problem, including a way to retrain the brain to silence the ringing.

The highly anticipated public inquiry into foreign electoral interference begins Monday. It will start by deciding what it can — and can’t — talk about publicly. We discuss what to watch for as the inquiry unfolds and what it might mean for Canada’s relations with China, Russia and India.

Scotland began vaccinating teenage girls against HPV in 2008. Now, a new study shows no one in that cohort has developed cervical cancer in the years since. Matt Galloway talks to the study’s author Dr. Tim Palmer about whether it’s possible to make cervical cancer an exceedingly rare disease; and asks Dr. Gina Ogilvie about at-home screening and vaccination efforts here in Canada.

There are just two northern white rhinos left on the planet, and both are older females. But researcher Thomas Hildebrandt is confident that there’ll be a bunch of baby rhinos running around in just a few years. He says his group BioRescue has made a breakthrough: an IVF pregnancy that could help to save the critically endangered species.

Explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift flooded social media last weekend, just weeks after deepfake nudes of Canadian teens were found circulating in a Winnipeg school. Experts say more needs to be done to address this abusive use of technology, from the playground to the boardroom.

What does a dog see when it looks at a peacock feather? Or a bee, when it looks at a flower? Scientists have developed a camera system to show how various species perceive colour as they navigate their habitats — biologist Daniel Hanley tells us how it works.

Veteran crime reporter Kim Bolan has just returned from a worldwide trip to investigate Canada’s place in the global drug trade — and found that the gangs in charge see Vancouver's port as a safe haven to operate from. She tells Matt Galloway what she’s uncovered in her latest investigative series Lethal Exports, published in the Vancouver Sun.

John Scully says he feels betrayed by the government’s decision to delay expanding medical assistance in dying to the mentally ill. The 82-year-old says he’s tried everything to treat his complex mental illness and without MAID, he’s left with “the horror of suicide.” Matt Galloway talks to Dr. Sonu Gaind, who testified in parliament about the need for a delay; and Dr. Jean Marmoreo, a MAID provider who says the delay is intolerable and cowardly.

The Canadian Pediatric Society says "risky play" is good for kids’ mental, physical and social health — even if it might result in injury. We hear what’s behind this new advice, why ”incredibly boring playgrounds” are part of the problem, and why parents might need to just take a deep breath.

Ontario intends to refurbish the Pickering nuclear plant as part of wider plans to expand the province’s nuclear sector. We talk to environmentalists who say that despite the cost and concerns around toxic waste, nuclear power is a crucial part of the push to reach net zero.

Kate Manne had never gone swimming until recently because she didn’t want to be seen in a bathing suit. Her new book, Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia, explores how her body has been received, from the workplace to the doctor's office — and why she thinks fatphobia is one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination.

Thousands of men have fled Ukraine to avoid being drafted into the war with Russia, with many crossing into neighbouring Moldova and claiming asylum. CBC correspondent Briar Stewart takes us to the Ukraine-Moldova border to meet some of the men refusing to fight.

The inquest into the stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation has shared recommendations to help prevent similar tragedies in the future. The CBC’s Sam Samson explains what the inquest found and how families have reacted.

Explorers think they might have finally found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane. Is this the end of an 87-year mystery?

A transgender teen in Alberta says Premier Danielle Smith’s new policies amount to forcing teenagers out of the closet via government regulation. The premier’s sweeping changes, unveiled this week, will affect how transgender teens are treated in schools and their access to what experts say is life-saving health care.

The 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory killed 1,134 people and sparked a global outcry around the high human cost of making cheap clothes. The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley returned to Bangladesh, where he found that promises to improve wages and safety have backslid, including by some Canadian companies.

Insurance company Manulife says its coverage of certain drugs will only apply at Loblaws-owned pharmacies. We unpack what the change means for you and your access to health care.

As part of our series Well Founded, Jonathan Jarry explains how to spot some of the pseudoscience you see online, and separate wellness myths from what can actually help you. Jarry is a science communicator at McGill University's Office for Science and Society, and co-hosts the podcast The Body of Evidence.

A health centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is dropping 10,000 patients due to a doctor shortage. Matt Galloway talks to some of the people left scrambling to find primary care, and asks what’s driving the shortage of family doctors across the entire country.

And many Canadians turn to alternative lenders when money gets tight, but those lenders can charge up to 47 per cent interest. The federal government is taking steps to cap that interest rate at 35 per cent — but critics say the move won’t address why people turn to alternative lenders in the first place.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East, pushing Washington’s call for “a sustained pause in hostilities” as the Israel-Hamas war enters its fifth month. The CBC's Chris Brown brings us the latest from Jerusalem.

A Montreal program offers struggling Canadians a cash boost to help them avoid falling into homelessness — at an average cost of $11,000. Welcome Hall Mission CEO Samuel Watts tells Matt Galloway why that’s money well spent to get people back on their feet, and discusses how it could be scaled up to tackle the homelessness crisis in other parts of the country.

After a teenage girl was raped in India, her family went on a quest for justice. Their story is the subject of To Kill a Tiger, a film by Canadian director Nisha Pahuja that has now been nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category at the Oscars. We revisit her conversation with Galloway from Sept. 2022.

Kimberly Taylor grew up believing she was an orphan, until a CBC investigation last year revealed that thousands of children adopted from South Korea had been lied to. Taylor set out to reunite with a family she never knew she had, who had been searching for her for decades.

Are you dealing with a nagging cough that just won’t go away? Respirologist Dr. Nicholas Vozoris says if you’ve been sick recently, it could just be a post-infectious cough. He explains what you can do to ease the annoyance — and when to check if it’s something more serious.

Sheikha Latifa was born into incredible privilege as the daughter of the leader of Dubai, but she and her sister risked everything to escape years of alleged abuse at the hands of their father. Heidi Blake explores the story in her new podcast The Runaway Princesses.

Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot in Nevada’s Republican primary on Tuesday, but his main rival Nikki Haley lost to an option that let voters pick “none of these candidates.” The Globe and Mail’s Nathan Vanderklippe brings us the latest on the presidential race and Trump’s ongoing legal troubles.

A Toronto man was able to track his stolen truck to a rail yard, but neither police nor the rail company were able to help retrieve it. He tells Matt Galloway how he tracked his vehicle as it was moved around the world, and why he’s still determined to get it back — and experts weigh up what can be done to stop the spate of car thefts across Canada.

Five former Canadian world junior hockey players were charged with sexual assault this week, including four current NHL players. Matt Galloway discusses the state of hockey culture and what needs to change with Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada.

Some Cape Bretoners are still trying to dig themselves out after almost 5 feet of snow fell this week, with reports that older people in particular are missing medical appointments and running low on food. We talk to people on the Nova Scotian island about the scramble to get supplies to the vulnerable — by snowshoe, if necessary.

Our national affairs panel discusses a new poll that suggests Canadians' support for Ukraine has begun to fade; and an NDP ultimatum to the Liberals on pharmacare. Matt Galloway talks to President of the Angus Reid Institute Shachi Kurl, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz, and the National Post’s Ryan Tumilty.

It's been a year since an earthquake killed nearly 60,000 people in Turkey and Syria, but hundreds of thousands of survivors are still sleeping in tents, shipping containers or on the street. Victoria Craig, a reporter based in Turkey, brings us the view from a still-devastated country.

When a B.C. teen tried to kill herself, her dad found messages on her phone from an online cult called 764, goading her into self-harm. The Fifth Estate’s Ioanna Roumeliotis talks to Matt Galloway about 764 and other groups that target vulnerable minors online and pressure them into recording or livestreaming self-harm.

It’s a barbecue shaped like a giant football. And this Super Bowl weekend, its Quebec inventor Stéphan Genest will use the “ballbecue” to cook for more than 1,000 people in Las Vegas — realizing a dream 15 years in the making.

Europe has seen a sharp increase in measles, with researchers saying it's only a matter of time before more cases show up here in Canada. Dr. Natasha Crowcroft tells us about the race to catch up on routine vaccinations after a pandemic lull.

Vancouver's SROs, or single-room-occupancy hotels, house thousands of vulnerable people — and are notoriously unsafe spaces. Two recent court rulings are putting pressure on the B.C. government to make this housing option safer, perhaps by buying it.

A growing number of nurses are leaving an overburdened health-care system to work for private agencies — an exodus that is fuelling staffing shortages and driving up costs in the public system. What’s needed to recruit and retain staff, and make nursing sustainable for those already on the brink of burnout?

Manitoba’s new NDP government has promised to search a Winnipeg landfill believed to hold the remains of two murdered Indigenous women, after more than a year of debate and delay. Matt Galloway asks Minister Nahanni Fontaine when the search will happen and what that commitment means to her personally, as a longtime advocate for Indigenous women.

Jordan Stranger’s murals can be seen all over Winnipeg. The Cree artist and graphic designer from Peguis First Nation tells us what it’s like to share his art and culture, and why he hopes commemorating the past can lead to a brighter future.

Winnipeg’s known for frigid winters, but the city has felt warmer temperatures this year. We meet some of the people who embrace all that ‘Winterpeg’ has to offer, and find out how businesses that rely on the cold have been forced to pivot.

Manitoba has welcomed 20,000 Ukrainians since Russia invaded their homeland two years ago. We meet three women who left their lives and families behind to start a new life in Winnipeg, in the hopes of helping the war effort at home.

Research suggests five million Canadians have a mental health disorder — but only about half of them receive any professional help. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen takes a look at the push for universal mental health care and what it’ll take to help struggling Canadians.

Aid worker Yousef Hammash and his family fled south to Rafah as Israel’s military offensive unfolded in Gaza. But after Israel bombed Rafah Sunday night and warned that an incursion is imminent, Hammash says there’s nowhere safe in what he called a “land of rubble.”

Auditor General Karen Hogan has delivered a scathing report about the federal government’s ArriveCan app. She says the cost of the pandemic-era travel app ballooned to an estimated $59.5 million, but poor record-keeping means the true figure is “impossible to determine.”

A sauna feels nice on a cold winter’s day — but what do we know for sure about the physical and social benefits? In a conversation from last month, Matt Galloway talks to filmmaker Anna Hints, whose film about sauna culture is up for an Oscar; and asks Dr. Peter Attia what sweating it out does for our health and longevity.

Singer-songwriter William Prince has had a blockbuster year, from Juno nominations to performing at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. But what’s more important to him is that his son can look back one day and say, “My dad was happy.” The award-winning artist talks about making an intentional choice to stand in joy, and why it’s still an honour to come home to perform in Winnipeg, even as he sells out shows across Canada and beyond.

Wab Kinew says he never set out to be the first First Nations premier in Canada, but he does intend to be the best premier Manitoba has ever had. He talks to Matt Galloway about the weight of expectations, the tough decisions ahead and why he thinks Manitoba is ready to take a leading role in Canada’s future. Plus we talk to Indigenous leaders and innovators about a transformation happening in Winnipeg.

Daria Zozulia made Winnipeg her home after leaving Russia-occupied Crimea in 2014, and now helps Ukrainians who are escaping Russia’s full-scale invasion. She’s hiring some of those newcomers at the Sausage Makers Delicatessen Meat Market, a Winnipeg deli that has become something of a community hub.

Matt Galloway talks to Winnipeggers about embracing winter in all its glory, whether that’s wandering snowy trails or a game of crokicurl, the Manitoba game that’s sweeping North America. Plus, we take a bite of Manitoba's unique food culture, from nips to Fat Boys to honey dill sauce.

Dagmar Boettcher was one of the first girls to play organized hockey against boys 60 years ago — and this week she’ll be among thousands of fans cheering on players in Canada’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League. She reflects on how hockey shaped her life and what has changed over the past six decades.

From the BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts comes Hollywood Exiles. Host Oona Chaplin tells the story of the decades-long campaign to root out communism in Hollywood. It’s a campaign that eventually drove her grandfather, Charlie Chaplin, and many others out of tinseltown. Hollywood Exiles is a tale of glamour, duplicity and political intrigue that reverberates to this day. It’s the story of how Tinseltown became an ideological battleground. The toll of the fight was enormous – reputations, careers and families were torn apart by the campaign to drive communists from the movie business. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/B7rMdDYT

Susannah Breslin was enrolled in a psychological experiment from almost the moment she was born. It studied personality traits in children to see whether you could predict the type of adults they’d become. The journalist and author talks about her new book Data Baby, the cost of being a human lab rat — and what she wants us to think about in a time where it feels like we’re all being watched by our own devices.

Vancouver non-profit Stand.earth is accusing Lululemon of greenwashing, saying the clothing retailer’s environmental claims and marketing don’t line up with its own sustainability reports. We look at Stand.earth’s call for the Competition Bureau to investigate, and ask how consumers can spot greenwashing if they want to make environmentally friendly choices.

Scientists at McMaster University say they’ve discovered a cell that remembers allergic reactions and triggers an immune response. Some experts say the finding could be the key to future treatments for people living with food allergies. 

Lab-grown meat was pitched as the future of protein, with billions invested in the promise of meat without killing. But lab-grown steak and chicken still haven't made it to the dinner table — will they ever?

James Smith Cree Nation has released its own emergency alert system, something that Chief Robert Head says could have saved lives during the mass stabbing attack in September 2022. Matt Galloway discusses First Nations safety and security with Robert Head, chief of Peter Chapman, one of the bands that make up James Smith Cree Nation; and Edward Lennard Busch, executive director of the First Nations Chief of Police Association.

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died Friday, according to Russian prison services. Political activist Bill Browder says Russian President Vladimir Putin saw Navalny as a “mortal threat,” and his death sends a message ahead of elections in the country next month.Plus, we revisit Matt Galloway’s conversation with filmmaker Daniel Roher, who won an Oscar for his documentary Navalny.

There’s a lot to talk about in Manitoba’s biggest city, including a new wave of leadership and Indigenous-led transformations within the city’s core. Matt Galloway hosts a live show at Winnipeg’s West End Cultural Centre, with music from singer-songwriter William Prince, and a discussion of the province’s future with Premier Wab Kinew. Plus, we explore the joy of embracing winter and eating well — anyone for a Fat Boy burger?

In a conversation from January, George Stroumboulopoulos discusses the power of music, the art of listening and the elements that have shaped his lengthy career in the broadcast industry.

A new report by a United Nations conservation group highlights the challenges migratory species are facing. It says nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline — and loss of habitat is the biggest threat. But conservationists in Canada say there are ways to work across borders to address this, as working together to conserve those species is crucial.

We revisit Duncan McCue's Hands of a Midwife documentary, which highlights the decades long struggle for Inuit women to find proper midwife care in northern Quebec. That started to change in 1986 when the north’s first midwifery clinic opened in Puvirnituq, allowing women to stay close to their community, family and support.

It took an international agreement in 1919 for a five-day workweek and eight-hour workdays to become a reality — and as Gary Cross, author of Free Time, points out, that is when our idea of free time came to be. He tells Matt Galloway about his book and how fast consumerism is distorting our free time.

Israel has stepped up military action in Rafah, a city on the border of Egypt where more than a million people in Gaza have taken refuge. It’s still threatening to invade the city, despite those stuck there not having anywhere else to flee. Matt Galloway speaks with aid worker Yousef Hammash, who fled with his family to Rafah, about the situation in the southern Gaza Strip city; and asks Israel’s Ambassador to Canada Ido Moed what evidence exists to support Israel’s accusations against UNRWA workers.

The cost of just about everything is going up in Canada, and a growing number of seniors are living with the reality that they can’t afford to retire. We hear from two Canadians who planned to retire at 65 but are still working at 67 — out of necessity.

In the span of just 48 hours, there were 23 drug overdoses in Belleville, Ont. — enough to prompt Mayor Neil Ellis to declare a state of emergency. In the days that followed, our producer Amanda Grant went to Belleville to meet some of the people facing the crisis head on and learn what support they need from all levels of government.

When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started two years ago, Paul Hughes, a Canadian farmer and military veteran, went to Ukraine and launched a humanitarian organization there. CBC Radio’s Danny Kerslake caught up with Hughes for his documentary, Mission 300.

The calls for a ceasefire are growing louder after more than 29,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials. But Israel is still threatening to invade Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians have fled for refuge. Matt Galloway asks Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, if the international community should be taking a firmer line to dissuade Israel from invading Rafah.

Rec hockey player Ike Werner was sliced in the neck by a fellow player’s skate. He tells Matt Galloway about the experience.

Emirates Airlines in Dubai is installing a biometric system that lets passengers through airport security just by showing their face. It’s an idea gaining traction around the world, from Germany to China. We hear about the appeal of — and alarm created by — this technology.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s career change — from wise-cracking television star to wartime leader — was an unlikely one, to put it mildly. But Time Magazine’s Simon Shuster watched the transformation up close. He tells us more about it in his new book, The Showman.

The Secret Life of Canada is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. In this clip from the brand new episode “Sorry not Sorry” Leah and Falen try to find out whether or not Canadians actually apologize any more than anyone else. The full episode and many more are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/pZDNzU2h

As the 2024 Major League Soccer season kicks off, several controversies — from a referee strike to outraged fans in East Asia — have cast a bit of a cloud over the opening matches. Soccer writer John Molinaro walks us through the issues.

Before his death, Alexei Navalny was the most visible symbol of the opposition to Vladimir Putin in Russia. Now, the opposition is in a precarious state. Matt Galloway speaks with Navalny’s friend and Putin critic Boris Akunin, a celebrated Russian author; and political scientist Jan Matti Dollbaum, co-author of Navalny.

NASA is looking for volunteers to live in a habitat meant to simulate life on the red planet. Suzanne Bell, NASA’s lead for its Behavioral Health and Performance Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center, tells Galloway what researchers are hoping to learn from this experiment.

At least one third of construction workers struggle with their mental health, according to Statistics Canada. We hear a worker’s story about what he went through privately, what’s preventing workers from talking about how they’re doing — and how that’s slowly changing.

The actions of Nathaniel Veltman, who was convicted of murder and attempted murder after deliberately driving his truck into five members of the Afzaal family in London, Ont., on June 6, 2021, amounted to terrorism under Canadian law, a judge ruled Thursday. Matt Galloway speaks with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Javeed Sukhera, who knew the Afzaal family; and Jessica Davis, president of Insight Threat Intelligence and a former CSIS Analyst.

Last October, five people across two homes in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., were found dead, including Angie Sweeney and her ex — the man who pulled the trigger. Sweeney’s friends and family believe her death could have been prevented if recommendations from an inquest into a similar killing had been implemented. In her documentary Angie’s Angels, CBC’s Katie Nicholson visits Sault Ste. Marie to hear calls for changes to how cases of intimate partner violence are treated. 

School boards across the country are struggling to find — and keep — teachers. Educators are calling it a “crisis,” and they say efforts to get teachers into schools faster may have a negative impact on learning. We hear from teachers and advocates about what’s behind the shortage, and what solutions are needed to help students thrive.

In the wake of protests over Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and Israel's ensuing bombardment of Gaza, author and professor Randy Boyagoda has been appointed a special adviser on civil discourse at the University of Toronto. He speaks with The Current’s Matt Galloway about what civility means in the era of social media, and whether we actually want to hear each other anymore.

Patients in Alabama are reeling after the state’s Supreme Court declared that frozen embryos produced for in-vitro fertilization are people with legal rights. Lawyer AshLeigh Meyer Dunham says the decision could have significant legal implications for people seeking fertility treatments.

The federal government is focusing its sights on big tech with the online harms bill, tabled on Monday. The bill aims to combat hatred and incitements to violence, protect young people online and create a new commission on digital safety. Justice Minister Arif Virani says the proposed legislation is a needed safeguard, amid increasing radicalization and online hate.

Kara Swisher has been writing about our life online since the beginning of her career. In her new memoir Burn Book, the opinionated tech journalist holds little back about the people who control the technology we use. Swisher speaks with The Current’s Matt Galloway about what it will take to hold tech titans to account for what their products do.

A year after his election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government has cracked down on illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest, and made it harder for farmers to raise animals in protected lands. But a new study says the Amazon is still on course to reach a critical tipping point of degraded earth and plantlife.

Cities need more housing, but federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says municipalities are standing in the way of it being built and is promising to tie funding to homes created. Three Canadian mayors — Halifax’s Mike Savage; Brampton, Ont.’s Patrick Brown; and Surrey, B.C.’s Brenda Locke — discuss the challenges their cities are facing when it comes to building more homes.

The Earth is constantly slowing down, in part due to climate change. That’s why a couple times per year, scientists add a “leap second” to the clock to keep everything in sync. Now, some researchers are advocating to extend that second to a minute.

Health journalist Liz Payne's father was 90, healthy and drove himself around town, until one day when he fell and broke his arm. Soon after he was admitted to hospital, then transferred to rehab and eventually, taken to long-term care where he died the year after his fall. The Current’s Matt Galloway speaks with Payne about why she believes her father’s experience is emblematic of the way Canada’s health-care system fails seniors.

Dianne Whelan was at a turning point in her life. So she decided she would travel across Canada — by bike, canoe, snow shoe and foot — along the Trans Canada Trail. Whelan shares what she learned about herself and how her faith in the goodness of strangers was restored in a new documentary film, 500 Days in the Wild.

Two years into Russia's war with Ukraine, the fighting continues — and so does the healing in villages reclaimed by Ukrainian forces. Allegations of sexual violence, perpetrated against soldiers and civilians, have emerged from the war. Freelance reporter Sarah Lawrynuik visited one of those towns to understand how survivors are now fighting a new battle for accountability.

After a nearly seven-month pause, renewable energy projects are back on the table in Alberta. But those projects come with strict rules — including a buffer zone around wind turbine projects and a ban on renewable energy products on prime agricultural land. We hear about the impact those new rules could have on investment in Alberta.

Aid agencies are warning of famine in Gaza as Israel continues its siege on the region. As it becomes increasingly difficult to get aid into the Gaza Strip, some countries, including Canada, are now considering dropping food and supplies — from the sky.

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney — known for brokering a free-trade deal with the United States, introducing the GST and his vocal opposition to apartheid in South Africa — has died. He was 84. Two former colleagues, David Crombie and Perrin Beatty, and former CBC chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge reflect on the politician’s legacy with The Current’s Matt Galloway.

Native American novelist Tommy Orange, an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, became a sensation with his debut novel, There There. His new book, Wandering Stars, is the story of trauma, triumph and the impact of residential schools in the United States. Why the author says he needs to write about Indigenous communities thriving, not just surviving.

Measles is on the rise abroad and cases are popping up in Canada. Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains why many health experts are concerned as Canadians get set to travel for March Break.

Afghan migrants who fled to Pakistan when the Taliban returned to power are fearing for their lives after a deadline to leave the country passed. While many are in hiding, some caught in the sweep say they’re not Afghan at all. CBC 's South Asia correspondent Salimah Shivji speaks with The Current’s Matt Galloway about families living in fear in Pakistan and those still waiting to come to Canada.

In response to an estimated 30,000 illegal rental units — some housing 10 to 15 residents in unsafe conditions — Brampton, Ont., started a pilot program to require landlords to be licensed. It was put on pause after backlash — but officials are planning to start it up again.  

Listeners share stories about when elderly loved ones enter hospital care, and some suggestions on what needs to change in Canada’s health-care system as we all get older.

Scientists are learning more about how whales communicate, and the dangers all the other noises in the sea pose to their survival. We go inside the larynx of a baleen whale, and hear why scientists say it’s time to rethink how we use the ocean in order to protect the gentle giants.

Yuval Noah Harari, Israeli historian and author of Sapiens, is a longtime critic of Benjamin Netanyahu. He discusses why we need to acknowledge difficult facts about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, not ignore them.

With polls signalling a potential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. election, reporter Aaron Blake says this Super Tuesday — when the most states will vote in presidential primaries — is less “super” than usual. The Current’s Matt Galloway speaks with Blake and pollster Christine Matthews about what Super Tuesday could mean for the November election.

As a member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, Masha Alyokhina has loudly protested against President Vladimir Putin. She speaks with The Current’s Matt Galloway about the legacy left by opposition politician Alexei Navalny and why she says she doesn't have time to fear for her own safety.

Children’s author Sheree Fitch and retired journalist Gilles Plante built their dream home to grow old together in River John, N.S. But in the years that followed, Plante was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He died at home, with medical assistance, on March 2. We revisit The Current host Matt Galloway’s March 2023 conversation with the couple about how they were coping and finding joy every day.

CBC journalist Gregor Craigie sees the housing crisis as a human crisis. In his new book, Our Crumbling Foundation, the author explores how Canada’s housing crunch affects owners, renters and homeless people — and international solutions that could help solve the problem.

After the Taliban was toppled in the wake of 9/11, Dr. Sima Samar was named Afghanistan’s first-ever minister of women's affairs. In her new memoir Outspoken, she reflects on her childhood, her fight for human and women’s rights in Afghanistan and the future of her country.

Following a class-action lawsuit, the federal government reached a $1.47 billion settlement with survivors of the Indian day school system in 2019. Now, survivors are calling on the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene because they say groups behind the agreement have failed to represent their best interests.

Films about historical events — like Maestro, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon — are leading the pack at the Academy Awards. Kim Nelson, an associate professor of cinema and author of Making History Move, shares with guest host Duncan McCue why filmmakers are drawing from the past — and what we take from it.

Nikki Haley dropped out of the running for Republican presidential candidate after a crushing defeat to Donald Trump on Super Tuesday. We discuss what the results might mean for the 2024 U.S. election.

An internal report obtained by CBC found that only 58 per cent of the Canadian Armed Forces would be able to respond if called upon in a crisis, and almost half of the military's equipment is “unavailable and unserviceable.” Guest host Duncan McCue speaks with defence experts about Canada’s NATO commitments, and pollster Shachi Kurl about what Canadians expect of the country’s military spending.

The federal government has unveiled its long-awaited plan to cover drug costs for all Canadians, starting with diabetes medications and birth control. But as the pharmacare plan rolls out, questions about whether provinces and territories will buy in — and where health-care dollars are spent — are emerging.

For the first time in recorded history, a bald eagle nest has been discovered in Toronto. We discuss what it means for the endangered species.

OpenAI’s Sora can generate lifelike videos from text prompts. The process feels “magical” to some, but it’s also raising concerns about the use of AI in disinformation campaigns, particularly as the 2024 U.S. election approaches. Disinformation expert Zeve Sanderson tells us what voters should be watching for.

Queen conch populations in Florida have dwindled in recent years, thanks in part to overfishing and climate change. Now, scientists are working to grow those populations by playing matchmaker.

Paul Hughes, a Canadian farmer and military veteran, launched a humanitarian organization in Ukraine after Russia invaded the country two years ago. CBC Radio’s Danny Kerslake caught up with Hughes for his documentary, Mission 300.

PornHub is one of the internet’s biggest websites, with more than 100 million visits per day. We talk to Samantha Cole, host of the new CBC podcast The PornHub Empire, about the adult content site’s rise and the massive scandal that forced it to make huge changes.

Classrooms are increasingly made up of students with complex needs — students with learning disabilities, behavioural issues or newcomers learning to speak English. But teachers and parents say a lack of resources is letting students down. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with experts about what’s needed to improve the experience for all students.

Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath has spent his career trying to understand why we remember certain things and struggle with others. The author of Why We Remember explains why you can recall your high school locker combination but can’t remember where you left your keys.

When Oregon voted to decriminalize hard drugs in 2020, it was considered a landmark moment in addressing addiction. Now in the face of fentanyl overdoses and concerns around public safety, the state has reversed course. We discuss what it means to those watching in both the United States and Canada.

Armed gangs now control about 80 per cent of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, and both the port and airport have been cut off. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he’ll resign as soon as a transitional council is in place. Host Matt Galloway speaks with people on the ground and Canada’s ambassador to Haiti about the ongoing crisis.

Decisions around medical assistance in dying are often made after difficult conversations with family members and loved ones. But a legal battle between a father and his adult daughter in Alberta is raising questions about who can make those decisions.

MDMA has a reputation as a party drug known as ecstasy, but researchers are calling for governments to more widely approve its use in treating PTSD. We hear from a former police officer who says he’s now on a “path of healing” after using the psychedelic drug alongside therapy.

Dr. Daniel Drucker’s research helped create the diabetes drug Ozempic, a medication that has become popular because of its off-label use for weight loss. He speaks with host Matt Galloway about the drug’s future and concerns about its popularity in celebrity culture.

ByteDance, the China-based owner of social media giant TikTok, has been told by U.S. lawmakers to sell the app or have it banned. Politicians and experts say China’s connection poses a risk to national security, but the move to ban the app has raised concerns about censorship. 

Aid groups and governments are trying to get food and medicine into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Countries are dropping food by air, and a ship carrying 200 tonnes of food is on route from Cyprus. We hear what’s happening on the ground as Israel restricts aid deliveries into the region.

Many turn to the internet for reviews of a product or service — but what happens when some of those reviews are fake? One reviewer speaks with host Matt Galloway about the fake posts she was paid to write and which reviews consumers should trust.

amid concerns over speed-related deaths, intelligent speed assistance — systems that warn a driver when they’re driving too fast, and even limit a car’s top speed — has been discussed in the U.S., and will be mandatory in European cars this summer. Host Matt Galloway explores what it could mean for drivers, and how to slow down cars by redesigning roads.

As elders in Nunavut age, many want to stay close to home and family. But few long-term care beds in the territory can mean moving south to facilities in Ottawa. The federal government recently announced more than $35 million in health-care funding. We hear what it means to ensure elders can age in their own communities and culture.

Members of the Haitian diaspora are calling for a Haitian-led solution as the country’s political situation continues to deteriorate. What that would actually look like as gangs retain control of the capital. 

To feel languishing is to not feel alive or present. Four years after a pandemic that upended many lives, it may be a familiar feeling. Sociologist Corey Keyes, author of Languishing: How To Feel Alive Again in a World that Wears Us Down, explains how we can “flourish” amid adversity.

Vladimir Putin won the Russian election in a landslide on Sunday, though international observers quickly pointed out there was no real opposition to the incumbent president. We hear how Russians are feeling a day after the election and why Putin claims so much support in the country. 

A series of women in Tennessee were found dead in the 1980s, but police couldn’t crack the case. News of the women faded from headlines — until a Tennessee teacher launched a class project to investigate the cold case. Now, students believe they’ve linked several of the deaths to one killer. 

With about 100 million visits per day, Pornhub is one of the biggest websites on the planet. This four-part series pulls back the curtain on the scrappy, Montreal-based startup that revolutionized sex on the internet — and the massive scandal that exposed its dark side. The Pornhub Empire, season 2 of Understood, releases March 11. Hosted by journalist Samantha Cole (How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex). About Understood: Know more, now. From the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, to the rise of Pornhub, Understood is an anthology podcast that takes you out of the daily news cycle and inside the events, people, and cultural moments you want to know more about. Over a handful of episodes, each season unfolds as a story, hosted by a well-connected reporter, and rooted in journalism you can trust. Driven by insight and fueled by curiosity…The stories of our time: Understood. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/Z6-BQXWc

As warmer temperatures threaten ice in the Arctic Ocean, Canada’s boreal forests are creeping further north. Scientists share what the changes could mean and whether we can turn things around.

Montreal-based consulting company Sweet Baby Inc. has become a target of anti-diversity activists claiming it’s trying to radically change the video game industry. We hear what’s behind the backlash as gaming becomes more diverse.

New research from the U.S., Canada and China has found children cheat less if you show them trust. Kang Lee, a developmental psychologist and a professor at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, explains how to Matt Galloway.

Millions in parts of West and Central Africa have limited or no internet access after the underwater cable connecting the region was damaged earlier this month. We hear how those cables are repaired and the fascinating social history of the digital world.

A new UN report says 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are experiencing catastrophic food insecurity as Israel limits aid into the region. Now, international governments are airdropping supplies into Gaza. With rare access to an aid flight, CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault describes the crisis from above.

An NDP motion on Gaza has divided some Liberals on Parliament Hill. Meanwhile, the Liberals are defending their signature carbon tax policy as it comes under fire from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Our national affairs panel discusses the week in Canadian politics.

Parts of Canada will be in the shadow of a solar eclipse on April 8. Host Matt Galloway hears from an eclipse chaser about the emotions that come as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, and an educator on how to safely look to the sky during the celestial event.

Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are protesting restrictions on the sale and processing of their catch. On Wednesday, the province was granted an injunction to stop protesters from blocking the entrance to the provincial legislature. Host Matt Galloway hears what’s behind the demonstrations and the province’s response.

There are more than two million ocean species, but researchers have documented less than 15 per cent of them. Researchers with Ocean Census, a project that aims to identify 100,000 species in the next 10 years, just found 100 more off the coast of New Zealand.

‘Kategate’ has been fodder for group chats as people around the world question Catherine Middleton’s whereabouts. According to her office, the Princess of Wales is recovering from abdominal surgery, but celebrity conspiracies abound.

The World Happiness Report places Canada 15th on the world happiness index, but the global ranking’s data finds people under 30 here and abroad are not feeling so great. One of the report’s lead authors explains what makes us happy — and why it’s not just money.

The federal government created a temporary visa program for Palestinians with family in Canada. The program aimed to bring 1,000 people to Canada, but only 14 have been approved so far. We hear from a Palestinian Canadian about the difficulty he’s experienced in getting his family to Canada, and from retired Canadian ambassador Gar Pardy about the challenges facing the government.

TED curator Chris Anderson sees generosity as inherent in all of us. In his new book Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, he explores how we can use the internet to change lives for the better.

Amateur sports organizations have faced a reckoning after stories detailing abuse emerged in recent years. David Shoemaker, the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, tells host Matt Galloway a lack of funding is putting safe sports at risk and making it harder for Canadians to excel in international competitions.

An albatross versus a mouse might not sound like a fair fight, but on a remote South African island it’s the mice who are winning. We hear about an ambitious project to eradicate one million invasive mice on Marion Island, where the rodents are slaughtering seabirds at an alarming rate.

The cold plunge is championed by enthusiasts as physically and mentally rejuvenating — well worth the shock. As part of our series Well Founded, exercise scientist Nick Tiller talks us through the facts behind the frigid dip and other exercise trends.

A 62-year-old man has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig. Science writer Megan Molteni tells us how the gene-editing technology CRISPR made this possible, and the potential for xenotransplantation — the transplantation of organs from one species to another.

ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for killing more than 130 people in Moscow Friday, though Russian President Vladimir Putin has pointed the finger of blame at Ukraine. Matt Galloway asks why the extremist group would attack Russia and what threat it poses globally.

Alicia Mathlin felt like her body was no longer hers after several rounds of debilitating cancer treatment — so she decided to stop, and focus on living her life. Matt Galloway talks to Mathlin about that decision, and asks medical experts about the push for “common-sense oncology,” which weighs the pros and cons of certain treatments against a patient's quality of life.

Some European grocery stores have adopted dynamic pricing — tinkering with food prices hundreds of times in a single day, based on competitor pricing or consumer demand. What would it mean for your wallet if you couldn’t be sure how much your groceries would cost at any given time of the day?

Growth in the electric vehicle market is slowing, with some Canadians citing high prices and gaps in infrastructure as stumbling blocks to making the switch. We look at the growing political rhetoric around EVs both in Canada and the Biden-Trump race for the White House, and ask whether the federal government’s 2035 deadline is realistic.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down later this year, after a string of incidents renewed concerns about the safety of the company’s planes. Washington Post reporter Lori Aratani walks us through the crisis of confidence shaking the manufacturer.

Amie Archibald-Varley says that thinking of nursing as “a calling” makes it harder to speak out against the long hours, burnout and even physical abuse that nurses face. Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung are nurses who have become advocates for better supports in their profession. They talk to Matt Galloway about their new book The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit from the Front Lines.

Last week on The Current Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker called for more funding for national sports organizations. Former gymnast Kim Shore has been a long-time advocate against toxicity and abuse in Canadian sport. She joins us to respond to that funding call, and discuss what she believes would actually protect young athletes.

Rula Daood and Itamar Avneri are activists with Standing Together, a group of Israelis and Palestinians fighting to build a lasting peace. They talk to Matt Galloway about why that fight is more important now than ever, as bombs continue to fall on Gaza, and hostages remain in the clutches of Hamas.

Last summer a submersible called the Titan imploded during a dive to see the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board, A Fifth Estate investigation has now found that safety warnings went unheeded, and asks why the experimental, uncertified sub was allowed to make that dive in the first place. 

Cocoa prices have tripled in the last 12 months, driving up the price of chocolate by as much as 40 per cent in some stores. But some researchers are looking into new — and potentially less expensive — ways to make the sweet treat. University of Guelph professor Alejandro Marangoni tells us more.

Zach Edey grew up in Toronto, stands 7-foot-4 and is dominating the March Madness college basketball tournament. Guest host Duncan McCue talks to his mom, Julia Edey, about her own sporting career, the hard work that got her son to where he is, and what it’s like when people say Zach’s just tall — not talented. 

There’s a lot to talk about in Manitoba’s biggest city, including a new wave of leadership and Indigenous-led transformations within the city’s core. In February, Matt Galloway hosted a live show in Winnipeg, with music from singer-songwriter William Prince, and a discussion of the province’s future with Premier Wab Kinew. Plus, we embrace Winnipeg’s unique food culture — anyone fancy a Fat Boy burger?

The federal carbon tax and its rebates went up Monday, after weeks of intensifying political debate and protest. We look beyond the politics to break down what the tax is meant to do — and whether it's hitting that mark yet.

From South Africa to Mexico to western Canada, parts of the world are bracing for extreme drought and water insecurity. Host Matt Galloway speaks with Bart Guyon, a rancher in Brazeau County, Alta., where he also serves as the local reeve; and journalist Erica Gies, author of Water Always Wins.

Journalist Anderson Cooper lost his father when he was 10, and his brother when he was 21 — but it wasn’t until the death of his mother in 2019 that he confronted any of that grief. In a conversation from December, he talked to Galloway about how squaring up to death helped him feel greater joy in being alive.

Millions of people fall victim to human traffickers who promise a better life in a new country, but force them into jobs with long hours and little to no pay. In her documentary My Dad Ward, freelance journalist Jazzmin Jiwa brings us the story of a Ugandan mother tricked into moving to Iraq and what Vancouver activist Ward Reddick did to help her get home again.

Spring has come early to gardens across Canada, with some plants blooming sooner than expected after a record-breaking warm winter. Matt Galloway talks to experts about how climate change is changing the rules in their backyards, and how amateur gardeners can adapt. 

In Canada’s North, the affordability crisis hits differently due to climate change. In Norman Wells, N.W.T., the community depends on an ice road and river barges in the summer to bring in food and construction — but a melting road and a low river are impacting shipping and raising prices of goods. The Current’s producer Benjamin Jamieson went to Norman Wells to learn more about how climate change is reshaping life in the North; and host Matt Galloway speaks about managing the effects of climate change with Charlotte Menacho, an elder in Tulita in the North, and N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson.

Gambling controversies involving baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter have raised concerns about the depth of sports’ gambling problem. We hear from two sports journalists and Jeremy Luke, president and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, about these scandals.

An orca calf has been stranded — all alone — in a remote lagoon in northern Vancouver Island for the past 10 days. But a rescue team is trying to coax the young calf to swim to open water and reunite with its pod.

Words like atom and electromagnetic are common in the fields of science and technology — but deaf academics say there sometimes aren’t specialized ASL signs for key words, which makes communication and collaboration difficult. We learn about efforts to represent that ever-expanding complexity, and how breaking down those barriers could help more Canadians forge successful careers in STEM.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been on a pre-budget charm offensive this week, announcing support for renters, a national school food program and billions for housing and infrastructure. He joins Matt Galloway for a wide-ranging interview about why young Canadians feel like the system is stacked against them, why so many voters have a negative view of his leadership and what it would take to change his mind on the carbon tax.

Several Ontario school boards are taking the world's largest social media platforms to court, accusing them of damaging the mental health of children. We look at the concerns over kids using apps like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat — and ask what kind of change the schools want.

Researchers have noticed some surprising behaviour from animals during previous eclipses, from galloping giraffes to mating tortoises. Biologist Adam Hartstone-Rose tells us why he’ll be watching how the natural world reacts to Monday’s eclipse.

Israel’s killing of seven aid workers this week has left humanitarian organizations weighing the risks of delivering the help that Gaza desperately needs. Matt Galloway talks to aid workers Saddam Sayyaleh and Karyn Beattie about their fears for their safety, amid ongoing violence that has already claimed the lives of nearly 200 humanitarian workers.

Ashley Casciato says juggling life as a single parent is like being a duck: calm and serene on the surface, but paddling madly underneath. Matt Galloway talks to single parents about navigating systems that were designed for two-parent families, how better government support could help their families thrive, and the stigma that persists around lone parents. 

Canadian eye surgeon Dr. Yasser Khan recently returned from a medical mission to Gaza. He shares an audio diary of what he experienced during that time, as he worked to save people’s sight against a backdrop of falling bombs.

A group of key leaders in Canada’s real estate sector has released a report calling for greater innovation to tackle the country’s housing crisis. REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks and R-LABS CEO George Carras discuss rethinking what and how we're building.

A visit with his father ended in tragedy for Kendrah Wong's son when the 11-year-old boy was attacked and killed in the Edmonton home by two large dogs. The story is again raising questions about how to protect people from dangerous dogs. Another woman tells her story of being attacked; and we hear about the role of the owner and what some see as a sense of entitlement in the culture of dog ownership.

Many in Eastern Canada will be eagerly checking the skies this afternoon to catch a glimpse of the moon eclipsing the sun. This eclipse is, without a doubt, the astronomical event of the year and even perhaps of a lifetime. Matt Galloway speaks with Nathalie Ouellette, deputy director of the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal; and Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a professor of astronomy at the University of Toronto.

Wellness influencers online are increasingly encouraging women to stop using contraceptives like the pill or IUDs in favour of menstrual cycle tracking apps. As part of our series on wellness, we hear why doctors are alarmed and are pointing to a wider anti-contraception movement, online and beyond.

Jenna Doak heard a lot of comments about her weight when she was growing up. She says it took years as an adult to “unbrainwash” herself and learn to love her body. Doak’s not alone: a new study suggests that comments about a child’s weight can have a lifelong impact.

African scientists are genetically re-engineering mosquitoes in hopes of eradicating malaria from the continent — but there are concerns about releasing those modified mosquitoes back into the wild. Matt Galloway talks to Abdoulaye Diabaté from Target Malaria Burkina Faso.

The federal government says changes to the capital gains tax will only affect the very wealthiest, but tax expert John Oakey says the middle class may also be impacted in some circumstances.

Work is underway on a new Canadian dictionary, which will be the first major update of the country’s lexicon in two decades. Editor-in-chief John Chew talks us through what makes a word truly Canadian.

Jane Philpott says every Canadian should have a legal right to a family doctor and primary health care, in the same way that every Canadian child has a right to an education. The physician and former health minister tells Matt Galloway about her pitch for a Primary Care Act, and what’s stopping politicians from rebuilding a health-care system that Canadians can be proud of. 

The Whitehorse Star has announced it will cease publication next month, after 124 years of chronicling the news in the North. Longtime editor Jim Butler tells us about some of the biggest stories over his 43 years at the newspaper — and breaking news about a last-minute chance to save it.

A DNA laboratory in Toronto knew its paternity tests were identifying the wrong dads — but it kept selling them, a CBC News investigation has found. Investigative reporter Jorge Barrera explains how those inaccurate results led to heartbreak, court battles and lives turned upside down.

The federal government has pledged more money for Arctic defence, including new support hubs that would allow a year-round military presence. We hear about the threats to Arctic sovereignty driving this investment, and what Inuit communities want officials down south to understand about their home.

Scott Galloway says we need to shift how we think about masculinity, because loneliness is pushing young men into extreme belief systems. The business leader and podcaster tells Matt Galloway (no relation) that the problem is partly fuelled by young people's exclusion from the prosperity of previous generations, and having that prosperity shoved in their face every day via social media.

Cardiologist Ethan Weiss has long advocated for intermittent fasting, the diet where people restrict eating to specific times during the day in an effort to lose weight. But when Weiss decided to conduct his own study on the benefits, the results surprised him.

The parents of a Michigan teen who shot and killed four classmates in 2021 have been sentenced to at least 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter. The convictions are the first of their kind. Could they act as a deterrent to future school shootings?

Ed Yong has “birder derangement syndrome,” a condition that’s entirely made up but may be familiar to other birding enthusiasts. The science writer tells Matt Galloway how the joy of birding saved him from pandemic burnout and radically changed how he interacts with nature.

Record-breaking wildfires devastated much of Canada last year, but there are warnings that this coming fire season could be equally catastrophic. We ask climate change expert Blair Feltmate how bad it might get and what should be done to protect Canadians. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified Wednesday at the public inquiry into foreign interference, which is looking into claims that China in particular meddled in Canada's past two elections. The Toronto Star’s Stephanie Levitz and former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole dissect what the prime minister said, and what’s needed to protect Canadian democracy.

How might climate change affect conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's or epilepsy? We talk to researchers looking into how rising temperatures could impact our brains, in an emerging area of study called climatological neuroepidemiology.

Tamara Moir says her 93-year-old father-in-law was billed $5,200 after a hospital stay last year because he refused to move to a long-term care home that his family felt was too far away. The $400-a-day charge is allowed under a controversial Ontario law designed to free up hospital beds, but criticized for forcing older Canadians into care homes not of their choosing. 

More than 140 BMO customers say $1.5 million was transferred out of their accounts by hackers — but the bank is refusing to reimburse that money. Cybersecurity specialist John Wunderlich talks us through how to prevent this from happening to you.

O.J. Simpson died this week at age 76. We look at the cultural impact and racial tensions around his trial and acquittal for double murder in the 1990s — and how it foreshadowed celebrity culture, the 24-hour news cycle and reality TV.

Dan Pashman wants people to get inventive with how they cook pasta. The Sporkful podcast host and author of Anything's PASTAble tells Matt Galloway about inventing a new pasta shape, cascatelli, and bringing in influences beyond Italy.

Some survivors of sexual assault are coming face-to-face with their assailants — not in court, but in rooms focused on something called restorative justice. The CBC documentary Marlee’s Circle explores that process, which emphasizes accountability and healing over punishment. 

A new report suggests there’s an “urgent” need to improve training for truck drivers, and that new drivers who have not received adequate training are making Canada's roads less safe.

Some dietitians online have adopted anti-diet messaging, pushing back against shaming people for the food they eat. But a Washington Post investigation suggests food manufacturers have co-opted that messaging and are sponsoring dietitian influencers to promote products like sugary cereal. We discuss what to watch for when you seek dietary advice online, as part of our series Well Founded.

Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend, in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of Iran’s embassy in Syria on April 1. Matt Galloway asks international affairs expert Thomas Juneau: what comes next?

The drug Trikafta has changed the lives of many Canadians living with cystic fibrosis. But in many other parts of the world, the drug is either not available — or if it is, it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. That’s why Cheri Nel, who is based in Johannesburg, is suing American pharmaceutical company Vertex over its patent and price tag.

Jacob Opwapo, a humanitarian worker with Islamic Relief, gives us the latest on the civil war in Sudan that broke out about a year ago and has killed an estimated 14,000 people while displacing roughly eight million.

Former U.S. president Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records in attempts to cover up an affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The presumed Republican presidential candidate also faces three other indictments. Washington Post columnist Philip Bump tells us more.

Former Thunder Bay, Ont., police chief Sylvie Hauth is facing charges of obstruction and breach of trust. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with Willow Fiddler, a reporter for the Globe and Mail in Thunder Bay; and Thunder Bay Police Chief Darcy Fleury.

The show Bluey is ostensibly for kids, but it’s gained a significant following among adults for the way it handles moments like death and infertility — like in its recent season finale, in which Bluey and her family processed tough emotions about a potential move. Meryl Alper, an associate professor in communication studies at Northeastern University in the U.S., tells us more about this charming blue heeler dog.

Author Salman Rushdie was attacked with a knife on a New York stage in 2022, suffering severe injuries and losing his eye. He tells Matt Galloway about the book he’s written to move past the attack and what he intends to do with his “second chance” at life.

Our national affairs panel convenes to break down the federal government’s 2024 budget, which proposes $52.9 billion in new spending over five years.

The U.S. has introduced regulations to keep chemicals called PFAS out of drinking water. We look at what Canada is doing to deal with these “forever chemicals,” which are used in all kinds of consumer products but linger in our air, water and soil.

Sikh separatists in Canada and the U.S. allege that the Indian government is attempting to assassinate its critics in other countries — people India considers terrorists. We hear about a Fifth Estate investigation into those allegations.

Some Olympic winners will receive almost $70,000 on top of their gold medals this summer. But the move has sparked criticism for undermining Olympic values and favouring track and field over other sports.

The writer Gary Shteyngart spent seven days on the largest cruise ship in the world, and hated it. He compares being on the Icon of the Seas — a ship twenty decks high with up to 10,000 people on board — to being trapped in a giant mall, adrift in the Caribbean.

The U.S. has approved billions in aid for Ukraine after months of congressional debate. Chris York, a news editor for Kyiv Independent, tells us what that money will mean for the country and a war that shows no sign of ending.

The climate is changing. So are we. On What On Earth, you’ll explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. More than five decades later, is it time for this much tamer global event to return to its radical roots? OG organizer Denis Hayes recounts how – amidst other counterculture movements at the time – his team persuaded roughly one in ten Americans to take to the streets. As he approaches 80, Denis offers his singular piece of advice to the next generation of climate leaders. Then, environmental warriors Maria Blancas and Axcelle Campana share ideas on what a reinspired Earth Day could look like – including making it a public holiday.More episodes of What On Earth are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/rtraABEvWe love to hear from our listeners and regularly feature them on the show. Have a question or idea? Email [email protected]

Defence lawyer Nader Hasan alleges three police officers committed perjury when they testified at the murder trial of Umar Zameer. The Toronto man was found not guilty Sunday in the death of Toronto police officer Det.-Const. Jeffrey Northrup, but Hasan says he’s not sure any criminal charges would ever have been laid if the victim had not been a police officer.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says family life can get messy since her separation from the prime minister — but they’ve still got each other's backs. She tells Matt Galloway about her new book, Closer Together, and why she wants to help Canadians build the emotional literacy needed to cope with the stresses of modern life. 

Elections are underway in India, with almost one billion people registered to cast their votes at a million polling stations. We discuss how Narendra Modi has shaped the country over his decade as prime minister and what’s at stake as he seeks a third term.

Dr. Christopher Kerr has spent years interviewing dying patients about the dreams they have as the end of life gets closer. He tells Matt Galloway those dreams and visions can be profound for both the patient and their loved ones.

A bird flu virus, H5N1, has infected cattle in the U.S. It’s raising fears it could jump to other species like humans. We ask experts how concerned they are about the virus and whether it poses the risk of a fresh pandemic. 

Artificial intelligence has its roots in Canadian research, but some experts worry the country risks being left behind as AI accelerates. David Skok, editor and CEO of The Logic, explores how to seize this moment in the new book, Superintelligence: Is Canada Ready for AI?

The federal government’s buyback program for assault-style firearms has hit a snag: Canada Post is refusing to collect the banned guns, citing safety concerns for its employees. We look at what Ottawa can learn from countries like Australia, which implemented a large-scale gun buyback program after a mass shooting in the 1990s.

NASA’s Voyager 1 started sending gibberish back to Earth a few months ago, after almost 50 years of communication from deep space. This week the space agency announced they’d fixed an error — at a distance of 24 billion kilometres. Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks to Matt Galloway about how they did it and what Voyager means to us here on this pale blue dot. 

More and more municipal politicians are leaving their jobs because of the abuse they face and the toll it takes. Matt Galloway talks to Waterloo, Ont., city councillor Jen Vasic; Calgary city councillor Jasmine Mian; and Montreal borough councillor Younes Boukala.

Neuroscientist John Kounios has been studying the brains of jazz musicians, hoping to better understand the concept of flow. He tells us what he learned about flow, the state where a person becomes so immersed in an activity that time and complexity melt away.

Steve Burgess loves to travel, but he also sees how tourists are taking a toll on the places they visit. He joins us to discuss his new book, Reservations: The Pleasures and Perils of Travel.

The UN human rights office has called for an investigation into possible war crimes by Israeli forces in Gaza, following the discovery of hundreds of bodies in mass graves at two hospitals. We talk to UNHCR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani.

Ontario will bar employers from asking staff for sick notes, in an effort to decrease the administrative burden on doctors and give them more time with patients. Dr. Cathy Risdon says doctors face a lot of paperwork that’s necessary but doesn’t do much to help patients.

Ottawa is hosting negotiations to hammer out a global treaty on plastic pollution, which is showing up in every corner of the earth — and even in human blood and breastmilk. Guest host Mark Kelley asks Nestle’s Jodie Roussell what her company is doing to curb the problem; and talks to scientist Pete Myers about what role consumers can play.

The Trans Mountain pipeline is expected to begin expanded operations this week, after years of tension between environmentalists and the oil and gas sector — a conflict that played out in communities along the pipeline’s route. The CBC’s Erin Collins travelled along TMX to find out how people living there feel about it now.

A new scientific declaration argues that bees, snakes and a broad array of animals experience consciousness. We talk to the declaration’s co-author Kristin Andrews about what that means, from our relationship with nature to what's for dinner.

A Quebec road development threatens the habitat of the tiny western chorus frog — but now, scientists at Montreal's Biodome are hoping they have a solution.

IUDs are a common form of contraception, but women say the extreme discomfort of having one inserted — without any sedative — is often downplayed or dismissed. Some women are filming and sharing that procedure on social media, in a call for better pain management.

B.C. is recriminalizing the use of drugs in public places, a year into a pilot project that allowed possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. We look at what that means in an opioid crisis that has claimed more than 14,000 lives in the province.

Lucy Lawless high-kicked her way to fame in ‘90s cult show Xena: Warrior Princess, but her new documentary Never Look Away focuses on photojournalist Margaret Moth, a “warrior princess in real life.” Lawless talks to Matt Galloway about the globetrotting war correspondent’s life of sex, drugs and punk music — and whether she’d ever sign up for a Xena reboot.

The Current visits a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia, one of several that have sprung up at universities across Canada and the U.S. 

A new study has looked at 600 conservation efforts around the world — and found that nature conservation is working. We talk to the study’s co-author, Stephen Woodley, about finding hope in these efforts to protect biodiversity.

Ben Johnson maintains he was the victim of sabotage after a positive doping test stripped him of his Olympic gold medal in 1988. Matt Galloway talks to Johnson and Mary Ormbsy — author of World's Fastest Man* — about why they think the runner was mistreated as the scandal unfolded.

The CBC’s Sarah Leavitt brings us the latest from the pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University, where a rival Israeli protest was held Thursday; public opinion researcher Dahlia Scheindlin explains the political mood inside Israel; and the WHO’s Nyka Alexander describes the dire conditions in Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians fled to escape Israel’s airstrikes but now face a possible ground incursion.

A Fifth Estate documentary, Whose Police?, investigates a special RCMP unit created to police protests around natural resource projects in B.C. Critics say this public force is protecting the interests of private industry. 

Four people were killed, including an infant and two grandparents, after police chased a suspect at high speed against traffic on an Ontario highway this week. We look at what goes into police decisions to engage in high-speed pursuits like this.

Calgary is in the throes of a contentious public hearing on new zoning rules, which has pitted the rights of property owners against the push to create much-needed housing. The CBC’s Scott Dippel talks us through what’s become a charged and emotional debate.

The poet Molly Peacock turned to her art after the death of her husband. Alisa Siegel's documentary, What Can a Widow Be?, explores how Peacock found a way to not only cope but find a sense of freedom in her grief. Credit: The Widow’s Crayon Box by Molly Peacock. Copyright (c) 2024 by Molly Peacock. With permission of the publisher, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

Arielle Johnson has a PhD in the science of flavour and says knowing the basic building blocks of taste can help any cook create something delicious. She talks to Matt Galloway about her new book, Flavorama. 

A Loblaws boycott kicks off Wednesday, led by consumers angry about high food prices. Matt Galloway asks an organizer what she hopes the boycott will achieve; and looks at what Canada could do to encourage greater competition and a better deal for consumers.

In recent weeks, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been kicked out of question period for calling the prime minister a “wacko,” hinted at using the notwithstanding clause to crack down on criminals, and visited a controversial convoy-style camp protesting the carbon tax. How are these events playing with voters? We ask our national affairs panel: the CBC’s Catherine Cullen, the Toronto Star’s Stephanie Levitz, and the National Post’s Ryan Tumilty.

The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is finally up and running. Matt Galloway talks to Trans Mountain Corp. CEO Dawn Farrell about the $34 billion price tag, how environmental concerns should be addressed, and who might take it off the federal government’s hands.

Statistics show women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mood disorder. In her new book, All In Her Head, Misty Pratt explores the gender gap in mental health and argues the system is failing women. 

A Vancouver hospital recently brought in a top chef to overhaul the meals that one patient described as “anonymous mush.” We hear why healthier, tastier food can be a vital part of recovery.

Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal Monday, but Israel rejected the proposal and escalated its bombardment in Rafah. We look at what happens next, as negotiations continue.

Matt Galloway talks to political journalist Paul Wells about his new book Justin Trudeau On The Ropes, which explores the prime minister’s fight for power — and why he might be facing his toughest odds yet. 

For the first time, an orangutan has been documented using medicinal plants to treat its own wound. We talk to one of the scientists who observed the great ape’s fascinating behaviour.

A new CBC podcast unpacks the 2015 scandal that rocked the genteel sport of curling. Comedian and former competitive curler John Cullen hosts Broomgate: A Curling Scandal.

Jim and Sue Waddington took their first whitewater canoe trip in their 70s, in order to reach the real-life location of a painting by J.E.H. MacDonald. The couple has spent decades following clues all over Canada to find the vistas that inspired iconic works from the Group of Seven.

A long-running feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has spiralled into accusations of pedophilia and sex trafficking. We unpack the beef — and the speculation about whether a shooting at Drake’s Toronto mansion this week is related.

The Reddit forum “Am I The Asshole” has become a hugely popular place for people to share their real-life conflicts, asking other users to be the judge. Social psychologist Daniel Yudkin says AITA offers us valuable insight into modern morality — and challenges some of what traditional philosophy tells us about right and wrong. 

TD Bank Group is being investigated in the U.S. over allegations that its services were used to launder millions of dollars in fentanyl money. Finance reporter Christine Dobby tells us more.

More than a trillion cicadas from two separate broods are emerging together for the first time since 1803. The noisy insects will blanket parts of the U.S. for months — and entomologists are pretty excited. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in again this week, adding a fifth term to his 24 years in power. We look at Putin’s vision for Russia and the wider region, and how the Kremlin's disinformation strategy tries to influence opinion around the world.

A council in northern England is ditching apostrophes from street signs, to avoid problems with computer systems. Matt Galloway talks to punctuation expert Florence Hazrat about the uproar from locals and our ever-evolving grammar.

Researchers say choking and rough sex are being normalized for teenagers, and parents can’t assume their kids haven’t been exposed to the risks. Experts say many teens are getting their sex education from pop culture, memes and hashtags like #ChokeMeDaddy.

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Israelis should take to the streets to stop a ground invasion of Rafah, and argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more interested in protecting his own government than saving the lives of the hostages.

For years, players have been too afraid to talk about it. But now, the truth about a broom that almost destroyed curling is finally coming out. In Broomgate: A Curling Scandal, semi-professional curler and fully professional comedian John Cullen (Blocked Party) is exposing the unbelievable, never-before-told scandal that rocked the sport of curling. Yes, curling. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/AFwEGvQC

When writer Jia Tolentino was pregnant, she tried to hide the news from her phone — hoping to stop eavesdropping apps from alerting companies that would try to sell her stuff. She tells Matt Galloway how that went, and how you too can try to escape the surveillance economy. 

The CBC’s Brittany Greenslade brings us the latest from the trial of Jeremy Skibicki, who has admitted to killing four Indigenous women in Winnipeg.

Jonathan Eig’s biography of Martin Luther King Jr. has won a Pulitzer Prize. Eig spoke to Matt Galloway last year about telling the story of a complicated man, from his incredible successes to his deep personal struggles.

Health-care workers face immense pressure in Canada’s understaffed and overcrowded emergency rooms. But while they care for us, who cares for them? Matt Galloway visits a Toronto hospital to hear how staff are supporting each other through often traumatic work.

Narendra Modi is expected to win a third term as India’s prime minister, even as allegations swirl that his government played a role in assassination plots around the world. The CBC's Salimah Shivji explores what’s at stake in her new podcast, Modi’s India: Understood.

Apple’s new iPad ad has gotten a bruising backlash. Author David Sax explains why creative people in particular are outraged.

Women's professional basketball is coming to Toronto, with a new team expected to start play in 2026. We talk to former professional player Christine Hyde and 15-year-old player Amaya Robinson about what this means for the sport and the next generation of players.

Massive wildfires are already forcing people from their homes across Canada, in part fuelled by “zombie fires” that have been simmering under the snow all winter. Matt Galloway asks what this season might hold, and whether Canadians must learn to live with a new normal.

Scientists say they’ve discovered a kind of phonetic alphabet used by sperm whales, bringing us a step closer to understanding the building blocks of whale communication.

Fancy some oysters with kiwi? Cauliflower and grapes, seasoned with nutmeg? Chefs are experimenting with AI to find unusual flavour combinations. But do the results pass the taste test?

Some Alberta farmers are turning to water trading in the face of devastating droughts. The CBC’s Joel Dryden explores the secretive market where water rights are bought and sold.

A creeping wildfire forced Marina Barnes to evacuate Fort McMurray, Alta., on Tuesday, days after starting a new job in the city. She tells us what it was like to be forced to flee.

Being told you have cancer is traumatic enough, but imagine getting that news in the hallway of a crowded ER department, or over the phone from a doctor you don’t know. It’s a scenario some doctors say is becoming more common. 

Canadian short story writer Alice Munro has died, aged 92. Matt Galloway talks to those who knew the Nobel Prize winner both as a friend and a master of her craft.

Ontario is planning tougher penalties for impaired drivers, up to a lifetime licence suspension for incidents involving death. We look at the devastating impact of impaired driving, which increased 16 per cent in the province last year. 

The U.S. plans to slap 100 per cent tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China — and some want Canada to follow suit. We hear why North American automakers are concerned — and what it all means for consumers.

When Manitoba farmers realized they had a massive surplus of potatoes, they decided to give them away — all 5.4 million kilograms of them. We hear about the incredible logistics of moving that much food, and what it meant to the people who need it at food banks and charities.

Ed Yong has “birder derangement syndrome,” a condition that’s entirely made up but may be familiar to other birding enthusiasts. The science writer tells Matt Galloway how the joy of birding saved him from pandemic burnout and radically changed how he interacts with nature.

Foreign workers are protesting Prince Edward Island’s plan to reduce the number of immigrants it nominates for permanent residency, a change the province says is necessary to reduce pressures on housing and health care. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks to one of the protestors and Dan Kutcher, mayor of Summerside, P.E.I.

Extreme climate change — consecutive years of drought, floods and cold winters — is taking a heavy toll on farmers’ crops. We hear how farmers are adapting to these devastating challenges.

The poet Molly Peacock turned to her art after the death of her husband. Alisa Siegel's documentary, What Can a Widow Be?, explores how Peacock found a way to not only cope but find a sense of freedom in her grief. Credit: The Widow’s Crayon Box by Molly Peacock. Copyright (c) 2024 by Molly Peacock. With permission of the publisher, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

Some scientists are asking if bioengineering endangered animals’ genes could save them from extinction. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen hears more about genetic rescue efforts to bring endangered species back from the brink.

Scientists have been using tiny sensors to track animals as they migrate and interact, to learn more about the natural world. This network of communication is helping scientists uncover the hidden world of animals.