CBC: Documentaries

Creationism vs Evolution: What's Your View

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:53 GMT

Join the discussion about the impact of Darwin's theories on our school system.

Watch Online: The Warning

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:55:37 GMT

Hidden story of the economic meltdown reveals early warning signals that might have prevented it all from happening.

After Elizabeth II - Tonight

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:54:47 GMT

The future of the British monarchy is imperilled by the controversial Prince Charles, his reluctant son Prince William and Royal bad boy Prince Harry. 8 pm on CBC-TV

Win a Trip to Victoria BC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:00:18 GMT

The Nature of Things 6th ANNUAL NATURE IN FOCUS photography competition, is now open. Send us your best photos. Now accepting digital uploads!

Part 2 of Darwin's Brave New World: Sunday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:23 GMT

Darwin turns his back on scientific celebrity and becomes a virtual recluse in his home. In secret, he continues to work on his theory of natural selection. Darwin's faith is shattered by the death of his beloved daughter Annie.

Watch Online: Berlin, 20 Years After

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:56:02 GMT

A celebration of the historical moment that changed the world's political landscape forever.

Watch Online: Darwin's Brave New World

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:30:35 GMT

The extraordinary and often harrowing story of Charles Darwin's 30-year struggle to piece together the mystifying puzzle he saw in nature, and publish his theory on the evolution of life on earth.
Watch episode 1 of the 3-part series online.

Watch Online: Charles, The Passionate Prince

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:29:20 GMT

Intimate portrait of Prince Charles, the longest monarch-in-waiting in British history at age 60.

Mystery of the Floating Feet - Monday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:28:16 GMT

Reveals CSI techniques used to unlock the mystery of 7 severed feet that floated ashore in B.C. MOnday November 2 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC News Network

Cancer, the Chronic Disease - Quirks and Quarks

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:08:25 GMT

Although cancer is often thought of as a death sentence, this could be changing. Researchers are developing ways to slow cancer, to treat it more effectively, and in a few cases, stop it completely. Instead of "running for the cure," we could be running for the life-long treatment for a chronic condition. But some researchers are skeptical. They want to win the war on cancer — not settle for a tie. This Saturday on CBC Radio

Watch Online: Dancing with Danger

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:06:56 GMT

Why do some people seek thrills and adventure in the sky? This episode explores the extraordinary deeds of men and women that defy imagination.

Debut: Darwin's Brave New World

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:05:58 GMT

Listen Online: Invisible Cities

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:29:26 GMT

A portrait of Toronto, the city Canada loves to hate.

Tonight: Broken Tail's Last Journey

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:27:53 GMT

A personal quest to discover the truth behind the disappearance of a captivating tiger, one of the world's leading tiger cameramen, tracks the escape and subsequent wanderings of a male tiger, named Broken Tail, from Ranthambore National Park.

Tonight: Dancing with Danger

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:25:12 GMT

Why do some people seek thrills and adventure in the sky? This episode explores the extraordinary deeds of men and women that defy imagination. Tonight at 8 pm on CBC-TV

Listen Online: Roller Derby Girls

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:22:44 GMT

The resurgence of roller derby in Prince George, B.C.

Interactive: Busting the Wall, Amazing Escape Stories

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:21:05 GMT

Daredevil escape stories and amazing CGI dramatize the dangerous risks people took to 'bust' through the Berlin Wall to escape East Germany.

Watch Online: Obama's War

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:18:53 GMT

Will Afghanistan become Obama's 'Vietnam'? Follows the troops & the debate surrounding Obama's strategy in Afghanistan.

Watch Online: Conquering Geography

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:54:48 GMT

Watch part 2 of our special series in aviation in Canada!

102 Minutes that Changed the World - Encore Broadcast

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:53:44 GMT

9/11 as never seen before from the people who lived it and kept their cameras rolling. Sunday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Mini Monsters: This Sunday

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:52:44 GMT

A look at the astonishing and complex relationships of treehoppers that live amid one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. 9 pm on CBC-TV

David Suzuki wins Alternative Nobel

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:12:53 GMT

Congratulations to David Suzuki, who won the Right Livelihood Award - an alternative Nobel! And for 30 years as the host of the Nature of Things.

Listen Online: The Golden Rule

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:11:45 GMT

A Canadian company bet the farm on a bid to take over a mine in El Salvador, but it didn't bet on the farmers. From Dispatches on CBC Radio One.

Tonight: Conquering Geography

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:10:14 GMT

Watch part 2 of our series on aviation tonight at 8 pm on CBC-TV.

Listen Online: Peanut Butter Balls and Revolution

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:09:45 GMT

Revisit a revolutionary daycare from the mid-70s, and find out what happened to the kids who played there.

Watch Online: Afghan Star

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:08:24 GMT

American Idol goes to Afghanistan and people risk it all to sing.

A Murder of Crows

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:46:26 GMT

Ever felt the creepy gaze of a crow? A rare and intimate glimpse into the inner life of one of the most intelligent, playful and mischievous species on the planet. Season premiere Sunday at 9 pm on CBC-TV

Afghan Star: This Monday

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:42:13 GMT

American idol in Afghanistan. After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, people risk it all to sing. Monday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

watch Online: First Flight

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:41:09 GMT

Watch part 1 of our 4-part series on aviation in Canada.

Listen Online: Will the Banana Split?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:54:54 GMT

Could the banana be facing extinction? Peel back the layers of the banana's history to uncover the threat and the search for a solution.

Watch Online: The Link

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:53:48 GMT

CSI style investigation of the controversial evolutionary "missing link" between early primates and humans.

Planet Earth: Tonight

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:52:38 GMT

Tonight, this will be your last chance to watch it in HD on TV! Planet Earth debuts at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld!

Watch Online Now: Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:12:52 GMT

The miracle plane crash on New York's Hudson River & how the pilot and passengers escaped death. A minute by minute account recreated through first hand testimony and CGI.

Wired for Sex, Lies and Power Trips: Tonight

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:11:34 GMT

Explores the impact the internet is having on teens attitudes towards sex.

The Disappearing Male: Friday

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:57:44 GMT

An investigation into the worldwide decline in the male birthrate and the toxic threat to the male reproductive system. The cause? Chemicals used in everyday plastics, from drinking bottles to soft toys for infants.

Watch Online: Burma VJ

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:56:42 GMT

Multi-award winning doc chronicles Burma's underground video journalists who risk death to smuggle footage out of the country

Tonight: Nazi King

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:47:46 GMT

Investigates the political and sexual intrigue surrounding Edward VIII & and his wife 'Mrs. Simpson' and their ties to Hitler's regime. Monday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Watch Online Now: Dolphin Dealer

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:46:56 GMT

A haunting film about the largest capture and export of wild dolphins in history, perpetrated by Canadian Christopher Porter.

This Weekend: Stranded

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:18:02 GMT

One of the greatest survival stories finally told by the survivors of a famous plane crash in the Andes. Sunday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

From Kabul to Windsor: CBC Radio, this afternoon

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:17 GMT

Bruce Moncur nearly died in a deadly friendly fire incident while serving in Afghanistan three years ago. Now he leads a more peaceful live as a history student at the University of Windsor. Wednesday at 1 pm on CBC Radio

The Secret World of Haute Couture

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:58:08 GMT

Uncovers the fairytale world of haute couture through its eccentric players past and present. Tuesday at 10 on CBC Newsworld

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:03 GMT

Watch Doc Zone/TNOT Videos Now

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Our new video player has now launched. And it works! Pass Eye docs hopefully coming soon.

The Hidden Face of Fear - Tuesday

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:50:33 GMT

Explores fear and anxiety through the stories of three 9/11 survivors. 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Tonight: Conspriacy Files, Lockerbie

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:58:54 GMT

Did they convict the right man? Explores the conspiracy theories haunting the terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103 that crashed in Lockerbie, Scotland 21 years ago. 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Listen Online: Seafood

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:57:57 GMT

How Canada's seafood fares on the global market and why it could face troubled waters.

An Ocean of Trouble: CBC Radio One

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:07:42 GMT

We kick off our 35th season with a full-edition special on the state of the world's oceans. Our seas are in trouble -- serious trouble -- and marine scientists have only begun to understand just how imperiled they are. From over-fishing to ocean acidification, there's a growing threat to the health of our oceans, which could threaten life on land as well. Award-winning environmental journalist, Alanna Mitchell, joins host Bob McDonald for this special look at our planet's troubled waters.
Saturday at noon.

Beat Goes On/Rise Up

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:05:31 GMT

Enjoy the song list from these two fabulous series about 70s/80s Can Con music.

Sunday: 102 Minutes that Changed the World

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:05:25 GMT

9/11 as never seen before from the people who lived it and kept their cameras rolling during the 102 minutes between the first plane crash and the second tower collapsing.

Watch Online: Firestar .45

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:10:50 GMT

The story of a .45 calibre handgun from Jonesboro, Georgia and a young boy from Jamaica - and how their fates collide tragically in a home in suburban Toronto.

Tonight: Crash, the Next Depression

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:09:34 GMT

Will the economic meltdown trigger another Depression? Compares the current economic crash with the Crash of 1929 and how it was dealt with. Tuesday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Interview with Igor Kenk

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:08:32 GMT

Why did he do it? Read an interview with the former notorious bike shop owner, Igor Kenk.

Watch Online: Firestar .45

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:33:54 GMT

The tragic story of a young boy from Toronto and a gun from Georgia.

School of Secrets: Tonight

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:32:29 GMT

Revelations of a high school sex scandal. Last episode of the Lens airs tonight at 10 on CBC Newsworld.

Monday: The Third Tower

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:15:18 GMT

Conpsiracy theories on what may have happened when the third tower collapsed on 9/11.

Sunday: Who Killed the Electric Car?

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:14:30 GMT

A murder mystery.

Antarctic Mission

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:13:33 GMT

A stunning look at Antarctica...Antarctic Mission series continues on Saturday.

Watch Online: The Adventurers

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:12:54 GMT

Maverick explorers search for vanishing populations, lost cultures and hidden cities.

Watch Online Now: Canine Confidential

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:45:29 GMT

The fascinating and mystifying relationship we have had with pooches for thousands of years.

Listen Online Now: The Sands of Time

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:44:25 GMT

Go behind the scenes at the Outfront and discover how they did what they did, when they did it.

The Beat Goes On, Part Two

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:42:55 GMT

Raise a Little Hell! Part two of This Beat Goes On, Canadian pop music of the '70's continues tonight on CBC TV

Listen Online: My Life so Far

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:28:53 GMT

Take a walk with 17 year old Alvin Stevens, as he gives you an insider’s view of Alert Bay, a place, it seems, where’s he’s related to just about everyone else.

Saturday: Antarctic Mission

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:27:39 GMT

An adventurous crew of filmmakers, scientists and mariners embarked on a 17-month expedition aboard the SEDNA IV, a state-of-the-art research sailing vessel, and braved one of the planet’s roughest and coldest seas. Four-part series starts Saturday August 29 on CBC-TV

Sunday: Charles' Other Mistress

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:26:21 GMT

When Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles finally got married in 2005, it seemed the culmination of a 30-year love story whose every detail is well known. But not quite. Sunday at 10 pm ET/PT n CBC Newsworld

Florence Carpenter

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:45:59 GMT

The keepers of language, especially language under threat of extinction, are of priceless worth to their culture. Florence Carpenter was a language keeper. For more than twenty years in the Northwest Territories, she spoke to fewer than 200 Gwich'in-speaking people - her people - through her radio program. Friday at 9:30 am on CBC Radio One

Tonight: This Beat Goes On

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:44:26 GMT

From Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" to Troopers "Raise a Little Hell," Jian Ghomeshi narrates Part 1 of Canada's music of the '70's in "This Beat Goes On" tonight on CBC TV at 9 pm.

Listen Online: My Sister is a Stripper

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:37:51 GMT

Emily Kirkham describes herself as your typical stay-at-home mum -- complete with 4 a.m. feedings for the baby and running after her preschooler the rest of the time. She envies her sister Jaclyn's more exotic life. Jaclyn is a stripper. Now, for the first time, Emily is going to watch her sister perform.

Watch Online: Collateral Damage

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:36:28 GMT

He was sentenced in the killing of four Mounties. But, his story has never been heard. Until now.

Tonight, I Psychopath

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:35:32 GMT

Sam Vaknin, a self-proclaimed psychopath, goes in search of a diagnosis. Wednesday at 10 on CBC Newsworld

Locked in with Friends: CBC Radio

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:00:11 GMT

Chris Nolan was a young lawyer but in 1996, suffered a massive brain injury. He wasn't vegetative, but "locked in." Chris' body couldn't function properly, but he was able to hear, understand and feel.

Everybody's Children

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:58:35 GMT

Fleeing to Canada from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone, Joyce and Sallieu arrive at the ages of 17 and 16, traumatized and alone in a country completely alien to them.

Listen Online: Take Care of Your Pennies

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:32:31 GMT

Shirley Camia earns a good income, but she can't save any of it. She decides it's time to get some financial advice from mom and dad.

Inside the Meltdown: Tonight

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:31:16 GMT

Goes behind closed doors in Washington and Wall Street to tell the inside story of the economic meltdown and what the U.S. government didn't see, couldn't stop and hasn't been able to fix.

Sunday: Lady's Guide to Brothels

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:40:04 GMT

A campaign to legalize brothels follows two members of the Women's Institute in Britain on a fact-finding and often hilarious world tour of brothels and sex shops. Sunday August 23 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Princess Diana: Her Life in Jewels

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:39:10 GMT

From fairy-tale wedding to tragic funeral, the extraordinary life of Diana, Princess of Wales, was a chronicle of jewels each marking distinct junctures in her life. Saturday August 22 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Listen Now: The Cause of Thunder

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:28:40 GMT

Carla Grant shares her joys and frustrations of living with her brilliant, but challenging son Eliot who has Asperger's Syndrome. This documentary won the Grand Award at the New York Festivals in 2006.

Conspiracy Files: Lockerbie - Tonight

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:34:58 GMT

Explores conspiracy theories haunting the terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103 that crashed in Lockerbie, Scotland 20 years ago. Tonight at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

The Spies that Came from the Sea

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:33:34 GMT

The untold story of German spies who landed on our shores during WWII. Tonight at 9pm on Doc Zone.

Tonight: The Tibetan Plateau

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:20:03 GMT

Explore the vast windswept wilderness in one of the world's most remote places - the size of Western Europe. Thursday August 20 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Tonight: Malls R Us

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:18:28 GMT

A look at the demise of one of North America's favourite institutions, the shopping mall. Thursday August 20 at 8 pm on CBC-TV

Listen Now: Brains of Babes

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:17:30 GMT

Research into brain development is showing how early experience can affect a baby for the rest of it's life.

Human Voltage: Struck by Lighting

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:38:45 GMT

Travelling faster than a speeding bullet and burning five times hotter than the surface of the sun, lightning can strike humans dead and unexpectedly. Wednesday August 20 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:43:09 GMT

Tonight: My Big Fat Diet

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:40:52 GMT

The town that went on a diet. B.C. community replaces sugars and carbs with an experimental high fat diet that fights obesity and diabetes. Tuesday August 18 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

The US vs Tommy Chong: Sunday

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:33:33 GMT

Examines why the U.S. war on drugs targeted comedy legend Tommy Chong .

Secrets of A Royal Marriage: Saturday

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:32:54 GMT

Tony Snowdon and Princess Margaret were the most iconic couple of the Swinging 1960s. She was the Diana of her day. He was one of Britain's greatest photographers. As one friend of the Snowdons' put it, "It was a fairy story". Sadly, it was a fairy story that came to a crashing end.

India Reborn

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:42:19 GMT

India Reborn series continues tonight at 8 on CBC-TV. Visit our web feature to watch it online and read all the extras.

Listen Now: The Hurried Infant

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:02:52 GMT

In 1981 a new book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. Today it seems the process has only intensified. Ideas producer Mary O'Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. Wednesday August 12 at 9 pm on CBC Radio One or listen online now.

Tonight: Python Invasion

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:00:45 GMT

As a whole host of exotic species invade and multiply in Florida's Everglades, the ensuing battles seem to be increasingly pitting huge alien creatures against native apex predators. Wednesday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Tonight: Cubers

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:54:22 GMT

Finally, after 25 years, Cubers-elite players who can solve the puzzle in less than 30 seconds get another chance to be crowned the World Rubik's Cube Champion. Tuesday August 11 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Save Canadian Documentaries

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:53:20 GMT

Sign the online petition to help us save Canadian docs.

Listen Online Now: Voices Within

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:41:19 GMT

A look at Multiple Personality Disorder, commonly found in children who've been abused.

Tonight: Forced to Marry

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:40:31 GMT

The shocking story of British women of Pakistani descent who are forced to marry against their will. Monday August 10 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:56:35 GMT

Twenty Pieces of Music that Changed the World

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:56:07 GMT

This week: Bob Marley, I Shot the Sheriff

Marilyn, The Last Sessions: Sunday

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:55:02 GMT

The ultimate portrait of Marilyn Monroe, based on the mysterious tapes of her psychoanalysis in the months prior to her death. Sunday August 2 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Listen Online: Phallus in Wonderland

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:10:22 GMT

From timeless myths to present day drugs like Viagra, Mary O'Connell takes us inside this world obsessed with the penis.

How to Stop A Hurricane: Tonight

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:09:18 GMT

We can forcast hurricanes, prepare and evacuate - but can scientists actually stop these destructive forces? Thursday July 30 at 9 pm on CBC-TV

Rules of the Game: CBC Radio

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:01:26 GMT

More than seven years after the first detainees arrived, the U.S. detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba continues to be a moral and legal quagmire. Philip Coulter examines the issues in part two of "Rules of the Game." Wednesday, July 29th at midnight and Friday, July 31st at 3 pm on Radio One.

Geologic Journey: The Appalachians

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:00:06 GMT

These fabled mountains contain a geologic puzzle, a rich legacy, and the scarcely known threat of earthquakes. Wednesday July 29 at 10 pm ET/Pt on CBC Newsworld

Watch Online: The Brain that Changes Itself

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:55:15 GMT

Based on the best-selling book by Toronto psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Norman Doidge, a look at how we view the human mind. Thursday July 30 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld, or watch online now.

The Third Sex: Tuesday

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:53:32 GMT

Do people born with ambiguous sexual organs constitute a 'third sex'? Tuesday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Wadi Fukin

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:21:27 GMT

Wadi Fukin is a Palestinian farming village in the Fukin Valley. It presents a hopeful vision for how water might actually help Israelis and Palestinians learn to live together side-by-side in peace. But even here, water issues threaten the region's future and provide an ever-present reminder of the conflicts of the past. Monday July 27 at 7:30 pm and Wednesday July 29 at 9:30 am on CBC Radio One

Pakistan's Taliban Generation

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:19:26 GMT

Investigation into how the war on terror is creating a generation of child terrorists in Pakistan by award-winning Canadian/Pakistani journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Monday July 27 at 10 pm on CBC Newsworld

The Great Food Revolution: Watch Online

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:55:11 GMT

A rich and spicy stew of stories about a food revolution that has transformed the way we eat, drink and think about food.

This Weekend: Wild Horse Redemption

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:52:23 GMT

At a Colorado prison, hard-core criminals are taught the training methods of 'horse whisperers' and given ninety days to break and train mustang horses. Can two wild creatures tame each another?
Sunday July 26 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Peter Brock: CBC Radio

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:51:59 GMT

Peter Brock was many things in life. A writer, a film-maker, a teacher, a pilot, a pianist. And a modern day explorer who sailed his boat — a boat he built — through the almost impenetrable ice of the Northwest Passage. Follow Peter Brock's journey…to its tragic end. Friday at 9:30 am

Watch Online: The Selling Game

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:49:38 GMT

The creative and outrageous new tools the industry is using to seduce consumers.

24 Million Meals in 24 Hours: Feeding New York

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:48:26 GMT

What does it take to feed eight million people clamouring for three squares a day? Find out Thursday night at 8 pm on CBC-TV. Or watch it online now.

Geologic Journey: The Canadian Shield

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:44:32 GMT

The largest - and one of the oldest - expanses of ancient rock on the planet has riches of gold and diamonds under it's crust.

Tonight: Rules of the Game

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:41:41 GMT

Since January 2002, more than 700 detainees have passed through the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, including Canadian teenager Omar Khadr. "Rules of the Game" tackles the complicated questions surrounding the War on Terror and "Gitmo."
Wednesday, July 22nd at midnight and Friday, July 24th at 3 pm on Radio One.

Listen Online Now: The Cheese Standard

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:32:41 GMT

In Italy, there's a bank that depends on cheese to avoid the stink of the sub-prime scandal, the derivatives dilemma and all those other evils of the marketplace.

Tonight: Capturing a Short Life

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:31:46 GMT

A photographer helps families honour the short lives of their gravely ill babies. Tuesday July 21 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Watch Author Hal Niedzviecki PeepCast

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:55:30 GMT

Forget pop culture: it's Peep Culture: reality TV, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and so much more. The more we reveal, the more attention we seem to get. So what happens next? Author Hal Niedzviecki is about to find out. He's inviting YOU to watch him in his house for the next two weeks.
Watch Hal eat, sleep, work and ... will it be too much for him? Welcome to the peep experience.

Tragedy of the Space Shuttle - Monday

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:53:33 GMT

A penetrating look at the past and future of the space shuttle program through the lens of the Columbia accident. Monday July 20 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Watch Online: Fly me to the Moon

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:51:17 GMT

From Frank Sinatra's refrain to the Apollo mission, from the rituals of the ancients to sci-fi dreams of colonization, we explore the complex and lyrical relationship between man and moon. Saturday July 18 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld or watch online now.

Twenty Pieces of Music that Changed the World

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:48:06 GMT

Music that has left an everlasting mark on the world's culture and politics. This week: Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone." Starting this weekend on CBC Radio Two

This Sunday: The Mars Underground

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:46:01 GMT

A landmark documentary that brings to life Dr. Robert Zubrin's quest to execute the first human mission to the red planet and gives us a glimpses into the future of man's reign on Mars. Sunday July 19 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Listen Online Now: Living on Oxford Time

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:39:22 GMT

Oxford is known for many things – its “dreaming spires,” as a poet once described it; its storied quadrangles, honey-coloured walls and graceful arches; its throngs of tourists. It’s also a place where time does not exist.

Tonight: The Great Food Revolution

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:37:27 GMT

A rich and spicy stew of stories about a food revolution that has transformed the way we eat, drink and think about food. Four part series starts Thursday July 16 at 8 pm on CBC -TV

Tonight: Leave Her to Die

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:27:29 GMT

In a country that ostracizes those living with HIV, one extraordinary woman was determined to prove that loving and caring for rejected and abandoned patients can save lives. Wednesday July 15 at 10 pm ET on documentary

Tonight: Sonic Gloom

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:26:32 GMT

With the advent of sonar technologies, sound levels in our seas and oceans have gradually increased in the past few decades. Some scientists worried about its effect on the marine life who rely on sound for their survival. Wednesday July 15 at midnight & Friday July 17 at 3 pm on CBC Radio One

Tonight: Geologic Journey

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:25:39 GMT

An ever-changing landmass, geologists are learning how the Rockies were formed and discovering what they will become.
Wednesday July 15 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Inside Canadian Kitchens: Online Exclusive

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:12:48 GMT

Take a peek inside Canadian kitchens with the CBC/Chatelaine poll.

Tonight: The Mad, the Bad and the Ugly

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:11:03 GMT

Examines the worst drivers on the road - the aggressive, the distracted and the sleepy. Tuesday July 14 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Factsheet: The Truth About Liars

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:31:01 GMT

Read some 'truths' about liars.

Watch Online Now: Girls of Summer

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:30:18 GMT

They are young teenagers who dreamt of being chosen to represent Canada at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup.

Tonight: Ten Trillion and Counting

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:29:18 GMT

Explores America's $10 trillion debt and questions whether it will create an even greater debt crisis that will make today's meltdown pale by comparison. Monday July 13 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Watch Online Now: How to Divorce & Not Wreck the Kids

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:52:46 GMT

Follow divorcing couples as they employ positive alternatives - from do-it-yourself kits and mediation to the groundbreaking approach known as collaborative divorce. Watch online now or Saturday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Agatha Christie - This Weekend

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:51:35 GMT

Say what you like, Agatha Christie’s detectives, the frumpy Miss Marple and the fastidious Hercule Poirot are beloved by readers and movie-goers everywhere. Next to the Bible and Shakespeare, she is the world’s best-known and best-selling writer. A billion of her books have been sold in English, and a billion in another 45 languages. Meet Agatha Christie in this one-hour documentary about the prolific author. Sunday, July 12 at 9 am on CBC Radio One

Sex Slaves - This Weekend

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:50:20 GMT

A journey to "ground zero" of the sex trade - Moldova and Ukraine - where traffickers effortlessly find vulnerable women desperate to go abroad and earn some money. Sunday July 12 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Watch Online: Arctic Meltdown

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:14:40 GMT

From new companies rushing to claim the Arctic's plentiful resources to the effect climate change has had on animals as well as plant life, the documentary, directed by Kristina Von Hlatky, asks the big question: as the Arctic meltdown continues at an ever accelerating pace, who will protect it?

Pictures Lost and Found: Tonight on Outfront

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:13:34 GMT

Outside a photolab a woman found two huge yellow plastic bags thrown out in the garbage containing hundreds of envelopes of unclaimed photographs. She took them home and began phoning the people who's names were on the envelopes. If only someone could find some of her own treasured family photos. Thursday July 9 at 8:43 pm on CBC Radio One

The Truth About Liars - Tonight on CBC TV

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:10:08 GMT

The truth is...we are all liars. Featuring the latest science, psychology, and technology, we find out how lying is a part of our everyday lives and is integral to our survival. Thursday July 9 at 8 pm on CBC TV

How to Divorce and Not Wreck the Kids - Interactive Tool for Kids

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:09:23 GMT

Want to help your child understand what's happening as you separate or divorce? Take them on a tour of "Changeville," a pioneering on-line resource for children 6 to 11 - whose families are breaking up. From the producers of How to Divorce and Not Wreck the Kids, airing Thursday at 8 pm on CBC-TV

Banjo Bob - And the Winner Is

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:06:26 GMT

What's the difference between a trampoline and a banjo? You take your shoes off to jump on the trampoline. The banjo has long been the off-key butt of jokes, and this week Bob Carty comes to its defence. Wednesday July 8 at midnight and Friday July 10 at 3 pm on CBC Radio One

Listen Online Now: Ethiopia

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Three-quarters of the Ethiopian population has no access to clean drinking water. This means long walks to a community well.

Playing the Machines: Tonight

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:06:52 GMT

Video lottery terminal addiction is serious problem in Canada, but does the government need for revenue mean the enormous social costs are ignored? Tuesday July 7 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Interactive: Geologic Journey

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:12:34 GMT

Take a sweeping tour of our national pride - the vast, wild beauty we call Canada. Encore presentation of five part series starts Thursday July 9 on CBC Newsworld.

The Bush Years: Watch Online

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:10:25 GMT

Terence McKenna's Gemini award winning retrospective of President George W. Bush.

Michael Jackson, What Happened? Tonight

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:09:41 GMT

What drove Michael Jackson, once crowned the 'King of Pop' to such spectacular self-destruction? Monday July 6 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Shock Wave: This Weekend or Watch Online

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:15:13 GMT

Surviving the next big quake/tsunami predicted to hit Canada's west coast. Watch Sunday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld or watch online now.

How to Protect Yourself Online: Tip Sheet

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:13:38 GMT

A glimpse into the cyber trenches of a world wide battle to protect our newest and most vulnerable frontier: cyberspace. Read the tip sheet and watch our film online.

Dolphin Dealer: Tonight or Watch Online

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:12:30 GMT

A haunting documentary about the largest capture and export of wild dolphins in history, perpetrated by the world's most notorious dolphin dealer, Canadian Christopher Porter. Thursday June 25 at 8 pm on CBCTV

Watch Online: Arctic Meltdown

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:56:59 GMT

From new companies rushing to claim the Arctic's plentiful resources to the effect climate change has had on animals as well as plant life. As the Arctic meltdown continues at an ever accelerating pace, who will protect it?

Crash: The Next Depression - Watch Tonight

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:55:34 GMT

A comparison of the current economic crash with the Crash of 1929 and how it was dealt with. Watch Wednesday June 24 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

10 Marias: 1 Year Later - Tonight on CBC-TV

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:53:57 GMT

Come on, admit it. You're dying to know. What become of the 10 Maria hopefuls. Tonight at 9 on CBC-TV

Listen Online: Talibanapalooza

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:00:16 GMT

"Talibanapalooza" and other tales from the journalist who went behind the lines in Pakistan

Mad Cow Sacred Cow

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:58:38 GMT

A meat-loving man is now afraid of his food and decides to explore links between the crises in beef, farming and global food production. Tuesday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:13:44 GMT

The Great Hunger: CBC Radio One

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:13:30 GMT

Philip Coulter visits Ireland and Ukraine to tell the story of the hunger that continues to haunt them. Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 pm on CBC Radio One

Pedigree Dogs Exposed: Monday on CBC Newsworld

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:11:50 GMT

Documentary that rocked the dog world exposes what inbreeding can do to the health of some purebred puppies. Monday June 22 at 10 pm ET/PT and Sunday June 28 at 8 pm ET

News 2.0 - CBC Radio One

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:05:10 GMT

What is the future of news in an age of social media? Sunday June 21 at 9 am on CBC Radio One

Citizen Black - This Sunday on CBC Newsworld

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:03:47 GMT

An initimate look at Conrad Black during two of his most tumultuous years in business as he falls from grace and slowly loses his empire. Sunday at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Arctic Meltdown: This Saturday on CBC-TV

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:47 GMT

A Read Between the Lines

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:22:09 GMT

Gitanjali Kolanad used to take her mother's handwritten letters for granted. After her mother's sudden death, she returns to those letters in search of the meanings she had ignored. Thursday at 8:43 on CBC Radio One

Watch Online: Sneaker Confential

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:19:40 GMT

A witty and entertaining look inside the heart and sole of the running shoe.

Oprah Recommended: The Peep Project

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:18:15 GMT

Read Oprah recommended author Hal Niedzviecki's blog, The Peep Project. Tune in to the film coming to the Lens next fall.

The World According to Monsanto

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:24:09 GMT

Monsanto has reinvented itself as a "life sciences" company where, thanks to its genetically modified seeds, engineered among other things to withstand Monsanto's Roundup, the world's bestselling herbicide, the company claims it wants to solve world hunger while reducing environmental damage. Where does the truth lie? Wednesday June 17 on documentary **free in June for digital cable subscribers

Punks and Presidents: Listen Online

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:22:12 GMT

Nourished by a sense of alienation, today's Indonesian street youth have created a blossoming street culture. Listen online now.

Fixing My Brain: Tonight

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:20:44 GMT

A woman with learning problems finds a way to 'fix her brain' and unlocks a revolutionary new educational method that is making waves across North America. Tuesday June 16 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash: Tonight

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:02:45 GMT

The miracle plane crash on New York's Hudson River & how the pilot and passengers escaped death. A minute by minute account recreated through first hand testimony and CGI. Monday June 15 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld. Or watch it online now.

Text Like A Teen: Next on Spark

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:00:56 GMT

Winnipeg comedian Al Rae steps up to the challenge to send and receive 80 texts a day - just like his daughter.

The Madoff Affair: Passionate Eye Sunday

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:34:12 GMT

Unravelling the story behind the scam of the century. Find out how Bernie Madoff sustained his global ponzi scheme for so long. Sunday June 14 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

American Savannah: Pursuit of the Perfect Lawn

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:32:55 GMT

A wild and quirky ride into the world of one of America's longest-standing obsessions, the perfect lawn. Saturday June 13 at 7 pm on CBC-TV

Surf's Up: Listen on Sunday

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:31:53 GMT

More and more women are catching the big waves in Tofino, BC. Sunday June 14 at 1:30 pm on CBC Radio One

The Swatting Season

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:19:45 GMT

The common mosquito. Actually, there is absolutely nothing common about the common mosquito. In The Swatting Season, producer Dave Redel discovers a simple animal with astounding complexity. Thursday June 11 at 9 pm on Radio One. Or listen to it now online.

Disappearing Male: Most Popular Doc

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:17:37 GMT

Another chance to watch our most popular doc this season. An investigation into the worldwide decline in the male birthrate and the toxic threat to the male reproductive system. The cause? Chemicals used in everyday plastics, from drinking bottles to soft toys for infants. Thursday June 11 at 8 pm on CBC-TV. Or watch it online.

Tomorrow: Saving Luna

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:49:03 GMT

What happens when a wild killer whale tries to befriend humans? The true story of Luna, a baby male orca who gets separated from his family in a remote Canadian fjord - and the people who try to save him. Tuesday June 9 at 10 pm PT (that's 1 am ET) on CBC Newsworld

Debut: The Tragedy of the Space Shuttle

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:58:39 GMT

A penetrating look at the past and future of the space shuttle program through the lens of the Columbia accident. Sunday June 7 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

10 Trillion and Counting: This Sunday

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:57:28 GMT

Explores America's $10 trillion debt and questions whether it will create an even greater debt crisis that will make today's meltdown pale by comparison. Sunday June 7 at 8 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

DocBusters Free Preview Month

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:55:54 GMT

We're offering a free preview for digital cable and satellite subscribers all this June as part of our summer DocBusters lineup.

What NOT to Wear: Listen Online

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:44:27 GMT

Tracy Issacs' husband has asked her to go to a clothing optional resort before. She has always said no. This time, she's said yes. Join her as she strips away the fear of being naked at the beach.

Gone Sideways: This Saturday

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:41:58 GMT

A light-hearted look at serendipity in science, from life-saving cancer cures to the x-ray machine and the discovery of North America. Saturday June 6 at 7 pm on CBC-TV

Watch Online: Who Killed the Electric Car?

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:58 GMT

Murder style investigation into who was responsible for killing the electric car when it was first introduced in the nineties.

Tonight on Wild Docs: The Human Spider

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:12:22 GMT

Alain Robert is the most daring climber the world has ever seen.
Wednesday June 3 at 10 pm PT on CBC Newsworld

Online Exclusive: The Peep Project

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:02:06 GMT

Suddenly we're spending all of our time tracking other people. And we're inviting them to watch us! Forget pop culture: it's Peep Culture. Peep Culture is Reality TV, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and so much more. Author Hal Niedzviecki asks, what happens next? Does privacy matter anymore? Can we be too connected? Read more online.

Listen Online: Phallus in Wonderland

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:01:05 GMT

From timeless myths to present day drugs like Viagra, Mary O'Connell takes us inside this world obsessed with the penis.

The Strangest Dream

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:00:02 GMT

The story of Joseph Rotblat, the history of nuclear weapons and the efforts of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs - which he co-founded - to halt nuclear proliferation. Wednesday June 3 at 7 pm ET on documentary

Watch Online: Polar Bear Fever

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:03:55 GMT

This the story of a creature that can be considered a treasure, or a trophy. It follows the polar paparazzi as they wait in bone-chilling weather to capture the holy grail of polar bear images - a mother and her cubs emerging from the den. And Polar Bear Fever joins the annual circus that descends on the polar bear capital of the world to watch the celebrities of the animal kingdom in their annual trek to the sea ice.

Elephant Man: This Sunday

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:02:37 GMT

Now that Thailand's logging industry no longer depends on elephants, elephant tourism is the only job open to them now. But turning two tons of working Asian elephant into a human taxi comes with complications. Sunday May 31 at 6:30 pm on CBC Radio One

Who Killed the Electric Car? This Sunday

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:01:23 GMT

Murder style investigation into who was responsible for killing the electric car when it was first introduced in the nineties. Sunday May 31 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

Announcing our Winners: Nature in Focus Competition

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:21:26 GMT

Take a look at our collection of stunning photographs. See them online now or visit the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto June 2 - June 6 to see the exhibit in person.

Phallus in Wonderland

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:18:53 GMT

For thousands of years, "phallocentric" myths have endured. Mary O'Connell takes us inside this world in part one of her award-winning documentary. Wednesday May 27 at midnight on CBC Radio One

How Safe is Pet Food: Doc Zone

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:17:17 GMT

An expose that takes viewers inside the world of pet food manufacturing and is essential viewing for every pet owner. Is pet food both nutritious, and safe? Does it live up to the claims of its makers? Is the industry adequately regulated? Thursday May 28 at 9 pm on CBC TV

Watch Online Now: Inuit Odyssey

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:56:21 GMT

Canadian Arctic anthropologist Niobe Thompson takes us on a visually stunning journey across the North, tracing the origins of the modern Inuit.

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Tue, 26 May 2009 13:54:53 GMT

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This Week: Gilbert Reid's France

Mon, 25 May 2009 19:55:55 GMT

Broadcaster Gilbert Reid explores whether France and her charms can survive the 21st century. Monday May 25 to Friday May 29 at 9 pm on CBC Radio One

Watch Online: Battle of the Bag

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:58:35 GMT

The shopping bag has taken over the world, clogging drains, killing wildlife and littering the street. Now people around the world are fighting back.

This Sunday: Thowing Like a Girl

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:57:08 GMT

What explains "throwing like a girl"? Genetics, biology, the gender wars? Jean Dalrymple has been wondering this for years. Sunday May 24 at 9 am on CBC Radio One

This Sunday: I.O.U.S.A

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:55:49 GMT

Billed as "The Inconvenient Truth" for the economy a look at how the most powerful country in the world found itself in the red, 'mortgaged' to the hilt, and why the rest of the world can't afford it to default. Sunday May 24 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

This Weekend: Boys Joined at the Head

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:53:25 GMT

The incredible story of the Ibrahim twins, following their journey from their birthplace in Cairo, to the hospital in Dallas, where pioneering surgery to separate them took place in 2003. Sunday May 24 at 10 pm and 2 am ET on documentary

In Depth: The Great Food Revolution

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:57:02 GMT

Explore our grand love affair with food. Watch episodes online, take a peek into Canadian kitchens and try out some new recipes. Dessert poutine, anyone?

Tonight: Arctic Rush

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:54:54 GMT

Until recently, easy passage across the Arctic's frozen landscape remained the stuff of fantasy and fable. Who could afford - or risk - cutting through thousands of miles of ice to go from East to West? But, near the Canadian port of Churchill, one of the country's top arctic scientists, David Barber, from the University of Manitoba, is finding data that may change everything. Thursday at 9 pm on CBC-TV

Tonight: Battle of the Bag

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:53:53 GMT

The shopping bag has taken over the world, clogging drains, killing wildlife and littering the street. Now people around the world are fighting back. Thursday at 8 pm on CBC-TV

Listen Online Now: Counting the Costs

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:38:49 GMT

Part four of our series on nuclear power.

Tonight on documentary: Borealis

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:37:44 GMT

From Portage and Main in downtown Winnipeg to the family cottage near Parry Sound in Ontario, filmmaker Frank Wolf and his inexperienced friend Taku Hokoyama tackle raging rapids and gruelling portages on a 3,100 km canoe trip through Canada's Boreal forest in an effort to shed light on the issues now facing the wilderness area. Tuesday May 19 at 7 pm, 10 pm and 2 am ET on documentary

Watch Online Now: Who Killed the Electric Car?

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:15:53 GMT

Murder style investigation into who was responsible for killing the electric car when it was first introduced in the nineties.

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Fri, 15 May 2009 16:14:43 GMT

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This Sunday: Charles, the Passionate Prince

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:13:45 GMT

Intimate portrait of Prince Charles, the longest monarch-in-waiting in British history at age 60. Sunday May 17 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld

This Sunday: Michael Jackson, What Happened Next

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:12:43 GMT

What drove Michael Jackson, once crowned the 'King of Pop' to such spectacular self-destruction? Sunday May 17 at 8 pm ET & Monday May 18 at 10 pm PT on CBC Newsworld