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May 22, 2013 | 27:29The Current The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills AudioThe Current The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills May 22, 2013 | 27:29A statistical study using data from the Great Depression of the 30s, to post-communist Russia, to austerity in Greece suggests there is a measurable human cost to severe govt cutbacks. Today, our guests explain the politics of life and death.
May 22, 2013 | 24:00The Current Director James Cameron on deep-sea exploration AudioThe Current Director James Cameron on deep-sea exploration May 22, 2013 | 24:00He's taken us to alien colonies, to a robot dominated future and to doom on the Titanic. Film director and explorer James Cameron takes us along a real-life voyage to an alien world that also involves robots. Today, we voyage to the bottom of the sea.
May 22, 2013 | 22:00The Current A call for accountability: PM Harper’s caucus speech AudioThe Current A call for accountability: PM Harper’s caucus speech May 22, 2013 | 22:00Seven years ago, Stephen Harper pledged new legislation would usher in transparency in govt. Yesterday he said to his caucus, Canada has one of the most accountable and transparent systems of governance in the world. Today, we examine the PM’s statements.
May 21, 2013 | 27:29The Current How to use a barcode for a boycott AudioThe Current How to use a barcode for a boycott May 21, 2013 | 27:29Just wave a mobile device over a product's tiny barcode and reveal a vast corporate web -- and perhaps a lot more than the manufacturer would prefer to reveal. We look at what consumers can do with the Buycott application.
May 21, 2013 | 23:59The Current Crowdfunding for the alleged Rob Ford crack-cocaine video AudioThe Current Crowdfunding for the alleged Rob Ford crack-cocaine video May 21, 2013 | 23:59In a video The Toronto Star and Gawker have both viewed, allegedly showing Mayor Rob Ford smoking a crack pipe, crowdfunding has raised tens-of-thousands dollars to buy the video presumably from the dealers. Today questions of accountability on all sides.
May 21, 2013 | 21:18The Current The morning after the Oklahoma tornado AudioThe Current The morning after the Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013 | 21:18The people of Moore, Oklahoma listened to weather forecasters in a way few others do. But even warnings faster than usual were little defence against the massive funnel cloud that roared through the city yesterday, eliminating entire neighbourhoods.
May 20, 2013 | 22:33The Current Outside with Sarah Harmer: Mixing music and social justice AudioThe Current Outside with Sarah Harmer: Mixing music and social justice May 20, 2013 | 22:33Guest host Sarah Harmer speaks to Bruce Cockburn and Nathan Lawr, frontman of the Canadian band the Minotaurs, about social justice and music.
May 20, 2013 | 22:36The Current Outside with Sarah Harmer: A hike through Rouge Park AudioThe Current Outside with Sarah Harmer: A hike through Rouge Park May 20, 2013 | 22:36Guest host Sarah Harmer takes us on a walk through Canada's first urban national park. Rouge Park is 60 square kilometres of wilderness and parklands, surrounded by the Greater Toronto Area.
May 20, 2013 | 21:52The Current PM's chief of staff Nigel Wright resigns AudioThe Current PM's chief of staff Nigel Wright resigns May 20, 2013 | 21:52It's been a busy Victoria Day long weekend for the movers and shakers on Parliament Hill. After a week of political turmoil, the Prime Minister's chief of staff Nigel Wright has resigned.
May 19, 2013 | 1:53:00Cross Country Checkup May 19, 2013 AudioCross Country Checkup May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013 | 1:53:00What is your reaction to the Senate expense scandal?
May 18, 2013 | 14:47Day 6 Your day in court without a lawyer: why many Canadians have no choice AudioDay 6 Your day in court without a lawyer: why many Canadians have no choice May 18, 2013 | 14:47More Canadians are going to court without a lawyer. Most can’t afford to hire counsel, and are forced to learn complicated law and procedure just to have their day in court. Why is this happening, and how are the courts adjusting?
May 18, 2013 | 2:48Day 6 COMMENT: Rename Victoria Day for a new Canadian Royal AudioDay 6 COMMENT: Rename Victoria Day for a new Canadian Royal May 18, 2013 | 2:48Day 6 contributor Kathleen Phillips wonders if perhaps it's time rethink exactly why we celebrate this coming May long weekend. Why Queen Victoria? Does a new figure of Canadian royalty better deserve the honour?
May 17, 2013 | 3:02The Current Monday: Sarah Harmer hosts The Current AudioThe Current Monday: Sarah Harmer hosts The Current May 17, 2013 | 3:02Juno Award winning musician Sarah Harmer hosts a Victoria Day edition of The Current. Sarah investigates what's behind the low water levels on the Great Lakes and speaks with friend and collaborator Bruce Cockburn on mixing music and social activism.
May 17, 2013 | 24:23The Current Can the DSM survive the barrage of criticism? AudioThe Current Can the DSM survive the barrage of criticism? May 17, 2013 | 24:23Are temper tantrums and grief eating psychiatric conditions? According to some psychiatrists, the latest version of their diagnostic manual seems to suggest they are. And that's one of the reasons some believe the DSM has got to go.
May 17, 2013 | 24:00The Current Why thousands of people want a one-way trip to Mars AudioThe Current Why thousands of people want a one-way trip to Mars May 17, 2013 | 24:00From the Red Chamber to the Red Planet, we find out why so many people want to be part of a one-way mission to Mars. And we hear why one astronaut believes the colonists' hopes to spend their final days on Mars are most likely to be buried on earth.
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