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Ideas | Oct 1, 2013
What is permissible and what is ethical behaviour in war? The American military's use of drones brings with it uncomfortable moral questions. Journalist Naheed Mustafa visits Pakistan and explores the dilemmas posed by drone warfare.
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Tapestry | Sep 27, 2013
A group of Muslim comics goes on the road just to say "hey" and to make people laugh. Here's the catch: they've chosen venues where people could, conceivably, never have met a Muslim. So, no pressure!
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The Story From Here | Oct 2, 2013
In part one of this episode. Larry Kwong only played one minute as a New York Ranger in 1947 but his legacy has lasted much longer. He became the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL. He was recently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
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The Current | Oct 1, 2013
The leaders of the world remain divided over whether to intervene militarily in Syria. Syrians themselves aren't sure whether foreign involvement is needed or desirable. We speak with two Syrians living through the crisis.
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Quirks and Quarks | Sep 28, 2013
In its summary for policy makers, the IPCC report strongly suggests humans are responsible for climate change.
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Oct 3, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Foster Hewitt and the Birth of Hockey AudioRewind Foster Hewitt and the Birth of Hockey Oct 3, 2013 | 54:59He shoots, he scores! To celebrate a new season of Hockey Night in Canada, Rewind celebrates half a century of legendary hockey commentator Foster Hewitt. Every Saturday night his exuberant, nasal voice rang from CBC Radio.
Sep 26, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Margaret Atwood retrospective AudioRewind Margaret Atwood retrospective Sep 26, 2013 | 54:59A portrait of one of our foremost Canadian writers: Margaret Atwood. Atwood's brilliant mind, caustic tongue, and wicked sense of humour, coupled with her prolific and varied work, have fueled her status as an internationally acclaimed writer.
Sep 19, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Ben Johnson: A Hero Disgraced AudioRewind Ben Johnson: A Hero Disgraced Sep 19, 2013 | 54:59A look back at a defining moment in Canadian sports: the Ben Johnson drug scandal. Twenty-five years ago, Johnson won gold with a world record in the 100-metres at the Seoul Olympics. The celebration didn't last long.
Sep 12, 2013 | 54:59Rewind The Birth of the Toronto International Film Festival AudioRewind The Birth of the Toronto International Film Festival Sep 12, 2013 | 54:59It's always been tough to make movies in Canada. The filmmaker Paul Donovan once said that making a movie in Canada is like climbing Mount Everest without oxygen. Film festivals provided an outlet for Canadian and international movies to be shown.
Sep 5, 2013 | 54:58Rewind Rewind Goes Back to School AudioRewind Rewind Goes Back to School Sep 5, 2013 | 54:58Rewind goes back to school to celebrate teachers and students, chalkboards and laptops, shiny new pencils and smart phones.
Jun 20, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Sound Portrait of Summer AudioRewind Sound Portrait of Summer Jun 20, 2013 | 54:59Summer, just the word makes you want to put on some shorts, put up your feet and take it easy. On Rewind we’re talking about summer camp, summer food, the summer of dust in the Prairies in the 1930s, and the pleasures of taking to the road.
Jun 13, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Royal Babies retrospective AudioRewind Royal Babies retrospective Jun 13, 2013 | 54:59The royal fuss around royal births. The current craze over Kate Middleton's baby bump is nothing new. Rewind looks at British royal births from years gone by, and the hoopla that surrounds them.
Jun 6, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Sound Portrait of D-Day AudioRewind Sound Portrait of D-Day Jun 6, 2013 | 54:59June 6, 1944 was D-Day. It marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. On Rewind today, sounds and stories from the soldiers who were there.
May 30, 2013 | 54:59Rewind War Correspondents retrospective AudioRewind War Correspondents retrospective May 30, 2013 | 54:59An hour of foreign correspondents past and present. Guest host Jeff Goodes, along with CBC Radio reporters Margaret Evans and Derek Stoffel look at the history of war correspondents.
May 9, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Rita MacNeil: A Loving Tribute AudioRewind Rita MacNeil: A Loving Tribute May 9, 2013 | 54:59The beloved singer Rita MacNeil died last month. What a lot of people might not know is that she got her start writing and singing songs for the women’s liberation movement of the early 1970s.
Apr 24, 2013 | 52:29Rewind Space Predictions with Bob McDonald AudioRewind Space Predictions with Bob McDonald Apr 24, 2013 | 52:29On this episode of Rewind, guest host Jeff Goodes looks at space predictions through the ages with the help of Bob McDonald, host of Quirks and Quarks. We've dug deep into the archives to find predictions about space travel from the 40's through the 80's.
Apr 18, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Remembering Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau AudioRewind Remembering Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau Apr 18, 2013 | 54:59A portrait in sound of one of Canada’s most charismatic Prime Ministers- Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Now that his son Justin is at the helm of the Liberal party, it seemed like time to revisit the legacy of Trudeau Senior.
Apr 4, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Rush retrospective AudioRewind Rush retrospective Apr 4, 2013 | 54:59An hour with and about Rush, one of the most successful -- and unique -- rock bands of all time. And of course they're all Canadian!
Mar 28, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Dead Dog Cafe Comedy Hour AudioRewind Dead Dog Cafe Comedy Hour Mar 28, 2013 | 54:59The Dead Dog Café Comedy Hour. Its biting satire and irreverent tone made Tom King, Jasper Friendly Bear and Grace Heavy Hand stars. It demonstrated to all Canadians that aboriginal people have a wicked sense of humour.
Mar 14, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Remembering Stompin' Tom Connors (Mar. 2013 Encore) AudioRewind Remembering Stompin' Tom Connors (Mar. 2013 Encore) Mar 14, 2013 | 54:59Rewind presents a loving tribute to Stompin' Tom Connors who died last March.
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