
The Current
CBC
Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
Some of the topics we’ve covered recently, include: Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs and the impact they could have on Canadian businesses and consumers; the bids to buy TikTok; the future of public broadcasting; undocumented migrants living in fear of mass deportations; political foreign interference and alleged traitors in parliament; China’s new AI chatbot DeepSeek; the family doctor shortage; the Israel-Hamas ceasefire; the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; climate change and the cost of rebuilding after wildfires in Jasper and L.A.; the impact of social media on children; tackling homelessness and the housing crisis; Donald Trump’s second term and sweeping executive orders, including tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and threats to annex Canada; Justin Trudeau’s resignation and proroguing parliament; federal and provincial politics; provincial premiers and their politics; Ontario’s provincial election and incumbent Doug Ford; Canadian patriotism, boycotting U.S. goods and efforts to buy Canadian; truth and reconciliation; water sovereignty; science and disinformation; the cost of veterinary bills; a rise in vasectomies; the best places to vacation in Canada; how tariffs are affecting U.S.-Canadian relations; reckoning with the Holocaust; provincial premiers and their politics; big banks backing out of climate initiatives; relaxed regulations on drones; nature and your mental health; a conservation win for marine life; migrant workers in limbo over stalled visas; age verification for porn sites; alcoholism and ‘grey-area’ drinking; Donald Trump’s threats around tariffs, retaking the Panama Canal and annexing Canada to make it the 51st U.S. state; Elon Musk’s influence on world politics; rogue waves, methanol poisoning and other risks on vacation; the opioid crisis and drug dealers targeting teens; personal finances; weight loss drugs like Ozempic; women’s health; consumer rights and competition in Canada; mortgages and interest rates; the flow of fentanyl across the U.S.-Canada border; the fall of the Assad regime in Syria; the influence of Taylor Swift; the fatbergs floating through our sewers; and the movies, books and culture that have something to say about the world around us.
Some of the stand-out guests we’ve had on recently: Basketball star Demar Derozan; comedian Mark Critch; Liberal leadership frontrunner Chrystia Freeland; addictions advocate Scott Oake; Sapiens writer Yuval Noah Harari; Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha; CBC’s new CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard; UK actor Idris Elba; Chef Yotam Ottolenghi; Fashion journalist Jeanne Beker; On Tyranny author Timothy Snyder; former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew; Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, author and former spouse of the Prime Minister; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; Tipping Point author Malcolm Gladwell; godfather of AI Yoshua Bengio; Xena star Lucy Lawless; bestselling author and Prof G Pod host Scott Galloway; Trump nephew and critic Fred Trump III; former prime minister Joe Clark; The Certainty Illusion author Tim Caulfied; Indigenous author Tanya Talaga; tech insider and Pivot podcast host Kara Swisher; and NWT Premier R.J. Simpson.
The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows on location about Canadian identity in Saskatchewan and fears around tariffs at the U.S.-Canadian border in Windsor, Ont.
Radio: CBLA-FM CBC Radio One Toronto
Categories: News & Politics
Listen to the last episode:
Trump has dominated much of the discussion in Ontario’s provincial election, forcing issues like health care and housing to take a backseat. We discuss what’s been happening on the campaign trail, the imminent live debates, and why Premier Doug Ford called this snap election in the first place with our provincial politics panel: the CBC’s Mike Crawley, the Toronto Star’s Robert Benzie and the Globe and Mail's Laura Stone.
Previous episodes
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8605 - Ontario election: Ford’s Washington trip and a ‘poor-taste joke’ Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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8604 - Are saunas really good for your health? Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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8603 - The story behind Canada’s iconic maple leaf flag Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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8602 - Talk to your U.S. friends about Trump’s tariffs, says ex-PM Joe Clark Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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8601 - Why Trump has South Africa in his sights Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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8600 - Will Ukraine be sidelined in peace negotiations with Russia? Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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8599 - A call to boost Canada's productivity — and prosperity Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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8598 - What’s life like for young adults stuck living with mom and dad? Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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8597 - Why some cities are hiring doctors — and taking on the paperwork Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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8596 - Born without an ear, she grew up feeling like a puzzle to be solved Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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8595 - Is recycling actually good for the environment? Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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8594 - Turns out whale song and baby talk have something in common Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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8593 - From politics to logistics, what will it take to rebuild Gaza? Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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8592 - Steel, aluminum tariffs will ‘make America more expensive’ again Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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8591 - Concern as Google ends ban on AI weapons Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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8590 - Want to age well? A prescription for exercise might help Mon, 10 Feb 2025
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8589 - How do we make interprovincial trade easier? Mon, 10 Feb 2025
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8588 - The New Yorker magazine turns 100 Mon, 10 Feb 2025
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8587 - Why steroids might not give you that ‘superhero’ body you see online Fri, 07 Feb 2025
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8586 - Library budget cuts highlight divisions in an Alberta town Fri, 07 Feb 2025
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8585 - Elon Musk’s government cuts face growing resistance Fri, 07 Feb 2025
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8584 - She found beautiful art in a bargain bin. How’d it get there? Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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8583 - Windsor and Detroit are old friends. Could tariffs change that? Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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8582 - Windsor’s workers in the firing line of Trump’s tariffs Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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8581 - The hippie trail trip that changed Rick Steves’ life Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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8580 - An asteroid may hit in 2032. How can astronomers stop it? Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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8579 - Liberals were out of touch after pandemic: Karina Gould Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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8578 - Trump’s threats are a big boost for patriotism in Canada Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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8577 - How a camera opened Eldred Allen’s eyes to Labrador’s beauty Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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8576 - Trying to ‘Buy Canadian’? Here’s what to check at the store Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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8575 - Balancing cancer care with quality of life Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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8574 - Canada will prevail against Trump tariffs: finance minister Mon, 03 Feb 2025
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8573 - Is Team Canada truly united against Trump’s tariffs? Mon, 03 Feb 2025
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8572 - Tariffs like a ‘circular firing squad,’ says Windsor mayor Mon, 03 Feb 2025
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8571 - With online divorce, Estonia goes fully digital Mon, 03 Feb 2025
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8570 - Listeners share stories of quitting alcohol Mon, 03 Feb 2025
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8569 - Following today's news? We recommend World Report Sat, 01 Feb 2025
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8568 - This woman is grieving her dad through his 10,000 records Fri, 31 Jan 2025
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8567 - People hate speed cameras. Do they actually make roads safer? Fri, 31 Jan 2025
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8566 - Donald Trump wants our water. Can Canada protect it? Fri, 31 Jan 2025
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8565 - This U.S. economist is pushing for tariffs on Canada Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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8564 - What the science says about fluoride in drinking water Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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8563 - The ‘people’s bid’ to buy TikTok — and rewild the internet Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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8562 - The CBC is facing an ‘existential threat,’ says new CEO Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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8561 - Why did AI chatbot DeepSeek stun the tech world? Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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8560 - What Canada needs to do about foreign interference Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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8559 - Trump deportation threats open up old wounds in Mississippi Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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8558 - Stretched Alberta doctors told to drop healthy patients Tue, 28 Jan 2025
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8557 - How magic sparked Joe Schwarcz’s passion for science Tue, 28 Jan 2025
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8556 - Indigenous leader Bill Wilson’s legacy, told by his daughters Tue, 28 Jan 2025