en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/images/promo-thecurrent.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio's The Current is a meeting place of perspectives with a fresh take on issues that affect Canadians today. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2013 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio's The Current is a meeting place of perspectives with a fresh take on issues that affect Canadians today. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130619_80367.mp3 A venomous session of Parliament has now adjourned after months of attacks and counter-attacks, a spending scandal in the Senate that will linger into summer and a Conservative preoccupation with the new Liberal leader. Time to talk politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A venomous session of Parliament has now adjourned after months of attacks and counter-attacks, a spending scandal in the Senate that will linger into summer and a Conservative preoccupation with the new Liberal leader. Time to talk politics. A venomous session of Parliament has now adjourned after months of attacks and counter-attacks, a spending scandal in the Senate that will linger into summer and a Conservative preoccupation with the new Liberal leader. Time to talk politics. 1217 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130619_73667.mp3 Ajit Varki believes that to really understand how we reached the top of the evolutionary ladder you have to be in denial. He shares his theories on how Denial, Self-Deception and False Beliefs allowed humans to surpass other species, to survive and think. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Ajit Varki believes that to really understand how we reached the top of the evolutionary ladder you have to be in denial. He shares his theories on how Denial, Self-Deception and False Beliefs allowed humans to surpass other species, to survive and think. Ajit Varki believes that to really understand how we reached the top of the evolutionary ladder you have to be in denial. He shares his theories on how Denial, Self-Deception and False Beliefs allowed humans to surpass other species, to survive and think. 1395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130619_71058.mp3 On any given day there are an estimated 1500 boil water advisories in effect across this country. Author Chris Wood argues our water safety is going right down the drain from what's in the pipes to what's in the water source. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT On any given day there are an estimated 1500 boil water advisories in effect across this country. Author Chris Wood argues our water safety is going right down the drain from what's in the pipes to what's in the water source. On any given day there are an estimated 1500 boil water advisories in effect across this country. Author Chris Wood argues our water safety is going right down the drain from what's in the pipes to what's in the water source. 1595 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130618_49372.mp3 News that Montreal's Mayor Michael Applebaum is facing corruption-related charges has many wondering how the city will govern moving forward. Should Montreal be placed under trusteeship by the province amidst Applebaum’s arrest and charges? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT News that Montreal's Mayor Michael Applebaum is facing corruption-related charges has many wondering how the city will govern moving forward. Should Montreal be placed under trusteeship by the province amidst Applebaum’s arrest and charges? News that Montreal's Mayor Michael Applebaum is facing corruption-related charges has many wondering how the city will govern moving forward. Should Montreal be placed under trusteeship by the province amidst Applebaum’s arrest and charges? 1202 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130618_40159.mp3 Betty Anne Gagnon's mental disabilities did not prevent her from living an independent life and even holding down a job. She did need help. Yet in her final days she seems to have been completely abandoned. How could Betty Anne have been left so alone? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Betty Anne Gagnon's mental disabilities did not prevent her from living an independent life and even holding down a job. She did need help. Yet in her final days she seems to have been completely abandoned. How could Betty Anne have been left so alone? Betty Anne Gagnon's mental disabilities did not prevent her from living an independent life and even holding down a job. She did need help. Yet in her final days she seems to have been completely abandoned. How could Betty Anne have been left so alone? 2976 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130617_68984.mp3 A spokeswoman for Quebec's anti-corruption unit says Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum has been arrested. Alain Gravel, Host of Enquète, an investigative journalism program on Radio Canada joins us to tell us more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A spokeswoman for Quebec's anti-corruption unit says Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum has been arrested. Alain Gravel, Host of Enquète, an investigative journalism program on Radio Canada joins us to tell us more. A spokeswoman for Quebec's anti-corruption unit says Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum has been arrested. Alain Gravel, Host of Enquète, an investigative journalism program on Radio Canada joins us to tell us more. 283 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130617_76047.mp3 Thousands of public service employees are calling in sick. The President of the Treasury Board Tony Clement’s stated goal is to bring the public sector in line with private sector workers. We're asking for details on changes Tony Clement is implementing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Thousands of public service employees are calling in sick. The President of the Treasury Board Tony Clement’s stated goal is to bring the public sector in line with private sector workers. We're asking for details on changes Tony Clement is implementing. Thousands of public service employees are calling in sick. The President of the Treasury Board Tony Clement’s stated goal is to bring the public sector in line with private sector workers. We're asking for details on changes Tony Clement is implementing. 907 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130617_52574.mp3 Canada's efforts at a trade deal with the European Union have been marked by missed deadlines, stubborn issues and wary sectors at home. With Stephen Harper poised to showcase a deal while at the G8 Summit, we look at what's a stake. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Canada's efforts at a trade deal with the European Union have been marked by missed deadlines, stubborn issues and wary sectors at home. With Stephen Harper poised to showcase a deal while at the G8 Summit, we look at what's a stake. Canada's efforts at a trade deal with the European Union have been marked by missed deadlines, stubborn issues and wary sectors at home. With Stephen Harper poised to showcase a deal while at the G8 Summit, we look at what's a stake. 1391 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130617_38212.mp3 Mistaken, misused, texted out of existence by the flurry of the thumb. The Society for the Protection of the Apostrophe is trying to save the apostrophe from atrophy, even as Kill-the-Apotrosphe.com aims for assassination. What's next? The hyphen? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Mistaken, misused, texted out of existence by the flurry of the thumb. The Society for the Protection of the Apostrophe is trying to save the apostrophe from atrophy, even as Kill-the-Apotrosphe.com aims for assassination. What's next? The hyphen? Mistaken, misused, texted out of existence by the flurry of the thumb. The Society for the Protection of the Apostrophe is trying to save the apostrophe from atrophy, even as Kill-the-Apotrosphe.com aims for assassination. What's next? The hyphen? 1527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130614_88679.mp3 Iranians vote for a new president today, after 8 years of Ahmadinejad in charge. We hear who may be his successor and how much a new president can realistically make life better for Iranians. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Iranians vote for a new president today, after 8 years of Ahmadinejad in charge. We hear who may be his successor and how much a new president can realistically make life better for Iranians. Iranians vote for a new president today, after 8 years of Ahmadinejad in charge. We hear who may be his successor and how much a new president can realistically make life better for Iranians. 1178 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130614_63694.mp3 Politicians and entertainers know how a quarrelsome audience can charge you up -- or send your career spinning into the land of Michael Richards. Today, we hear from the hecklers and the heckled. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Politicians and entertainers know how a quarrelsome audience can charge you up -- or send your career spinning into the land of Michael Richards. Today, we hear from the hecklers and the heckled. Politicians and entertainers know how a quarrelsome audience can charge you up -- or send your career spinning into the land of Michael Richards. Today, we hear from the hecklers and the heckled. 1384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130614_50137.mp3 Sales of George Orwell's novel 1984 spiked following revelations of the US domestic surveillance program. Writer Joyce Carol Oates isn't surprised. She believes 2013 is the new 1984 with a little Brave New World thrown in. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Sales of George Orwell's novel 1984 spiked following revelations of the US domestic surveillance program. Writer Joyce Carol Oates isn't surprised. She believes 2013 is the new 1984 with a little Brave New World thrown in. Sales of George Orwell's novel 1984 spiked following revelations of the US domestic surveillance program. Writer Joyce Carol Oates isn't surprised. She believes 2013 is the new 1984 with a little Brave New World thrown in. 1624 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130613_32140.mp3 Lululemon’s CEO is gone and stock prices are tumbling … yet it is still the most valuable retail brand in Canada with what you could call a cult following. Will that be enough to keep Lululemon strong? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Lululemon’s CEO is gone and stock prices are tumbling … yet it is still the most valuable retail brand in Canada with what you could call a cult following. Will that be enough to keep Lululemon strong? Lululemon’s CEO is gone and stock prices are tumbling … yet it is still the most valuable retail brand in Canada with what you could call a cult following. Will that be enough to keep Lululemon strong? 1196 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130613_20871.mp3 Angry Istanbul protests, detained journalists, shamed African governments and champagne house prices, our listener's thoughts on some of the stories of the week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Angry Istanbul protests, detained journalists, shamed African governments and champagne house prices, our listener's thoughts on some of the stories of the week. Angry Istanbul protests, detained journalists, shamed African governments and champagne house prices, our listener's thoughts on some of the stories of the week. 1583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130613_38625.mp3 After all these years, actor Glenn Close has regrets over how the character of Alex Forrest was presented. Glenn Close still transports us through roles she plays but these days she is rooted in reality, advocating to end the stigma around mental illness. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT After all these years, actor Glenn Close has regrets over how the character of Alex Forrest was presented. Glenn Close still transports us through roles she plays but these days she is rooted in reality, advocating to end the stigma around mental illness. After all these years, actor Glenn Close has regrets over how the character of Alex Forrest was presented. Glenn Close still transports us through roles she plays but these days she is rooted in reality, advocating to end the stigma around mental illness. 1390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130612_11054.mp3 With Health Canada suspecting two oral contraceptives, Yaz and Yasmin links to the deaths of 23 Canadian women and a class action lawsuit underway, there's a worry women will be frightened away from oral contraceptives. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT With Health Canada suspecting two oral contraceptives, Yaz and Yasmin links to the deaths of 23 Canadian women and a class action lawsuit underway, there's a worry women will be frightened away from oral contraceptives. With Health Canada suspecting two oral contraceptives, Yaz and Yasmin links to the deaths of 23 Canadian women and a class action lawsuit underway, there's a worry women will be frightened away from oral contraceptives. 1140 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130612_81540.mp3 The safest place for a gay person in Uganda may be the closet. The government is sitting on an anti-homosexuality bill that provides for the death penalty. Still, the country has advocates for gay rights like Frank Mugisha who worries time is running out. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT The safest place for a gay person in Uganda may be the closet. The government is sitting on an anti-homosexuality bill that provides for the death penalty. Still, the country has advocates for gay rights like Frank Mugisha who worries time is running out. The safest place for a gay person in Uganda may be the closet. The government is sitting on an anti-homosexuality bill that provides for the death penalty. Still, the country has advocates for gay rights like Frank Mugisha who worries time is running out. 1397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130612_15636.mp3 There’s lots of excitement in British Columbia over a proposal to invest more than $16 billion dollars on natural gas facilities in the province's Northwest. We find out whether BC will be a new energy powerhouse. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT There’s lots of excitement in British Columbia over a proposal to invest more than $16 billion dollars on natural gas facilities in the province's Northwest. We find out whether BC will be a new energy powerhouse. There’s lots of excitement in British Columbia over a proposal to invest more than $16 billion dollars on natural gas facilities in the province's Northwest. We find out whether BC will be a new energy powerhouse. 1621 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130611_52552.mp3 With data sweeps and the collection of phone numbers the questions may be less about who keeps secrets and more about who shares them. CSEC has a historical relationship with the U.S. National Security Agency and we’re asking how vulnerable Canadians are. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT With data sweeps and the collection of phone numbers the questions may be less about who keeps secrets and more about who shares them. CSEC has a historical relationship with the U.S. National Security Agency and we’re asking how vulnerable Canadians are. With data sweeps and the collection of phone numbers the questions may be less about who keeps secrets and more about who shares them. CSEC has a historical relationship with the U.S. National Security Agency and we’re asking how vulnerable Canadians are. 1195 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130611_27458.mp3 For generations of Canadians home ownership, homes were symbols of success and stability and financial security. But many of today's young families look for different symbols because home ownership will always be out of reach. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT For generations of Canadians home ownership, homes were symbols of success and stability and financial security. But many of today's young families look for different symbols because home ownership will always be out of reach. For generations of Canadians home ownership, homes were symbols of success and stability and financial security. But many of today's young families look for different symbols because home ownership will always be out of reach. 1400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130611_80250.mp3 Unless you're Robert Mugabe, it's almost impossible to win a presidential election in Zimbabwe. One of the country's courts demands an election this summer but opponents want a delay since they don't think they have near enough time to prepare. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Unless you're Robert Mugabe, it's almost impossible to win a presidential election in Zimbabwe. One of the country's courts demands an election this summer but opponents want a delay since they don't think they have near enough time to prepare. Unless you're Robert Mugabe, it's almost impossible to win a presidential election in Zimbabwe. One of the country's courts demands an election this summer but opponents want a delay since they don't think they have near enough time to prepare. 1622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130610_79464.mp3 North and South Korea have gone from a chilling standoff, to the start of talks that could mean a thaw with plans. Today we’re asking about the future of the two Koreas when the biggest players outside their borders aren't interested in a fight. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT North and South Korea have gone from a chilling standoff, to the start of talks that could mean a thaw with plans. Today we’re asking about the future of the two Koreas when the biggest players outside their borders aren't interested in a fight. North and South Korea have gone from a chilling standoff, to the start of talks that could mean a thaw with plans. Today we’re asking about the future of the two Koreas when the biggest players outside their borders aren't interested in a fight. 1181 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130610_77509.mp3 Most people wouldn't trust someone on the internet for a diagnosis. But many put their faith in the diagnosis of thousands of people. Crowdmed.com claims to have spotted diseases that stumped professionals by using the collective wisdom of the web. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Most people wouldn't trust someone on the internet for a diagnosis. But many put their faith in the diagnosis of thousands of people. Crowdmed.com claims to have spotted diseases that stumped professionals by using the collective wisdom of the web. Most people wouldn't trust someone on the internet for a diagnosis. But many put their faith in the diagnosis of thousands of people. Crowdmed.com claims to have spotted diseases that stumped professionals by using the collective wisdom of the web. 1378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130610_67278.mp3 Scientists think they're on the edge of a breakthrough that could give farmers a silver bullet to kill pests without affecting the environment around them. But critics fear they're opening a Pandora's box. We look at RNAi technology in agriculture. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Scientists think they're on the edge of a breakthrough that could give farmers a silver bullet to kill pests without affecting the environment around them. But critics fear they're opening a Pandora's box. We look at RNAi technology in agriculture. Scientists think they're on the edge of a breakthrough that could give farmers a silver bullet to kill pests without affecting the environment around them. But critics fear they're opening a Pandora's box. We look at RNAi technology in agriculture. 1630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130607_58373.mp3 Brent Rathgeber is the only one to leave the Conservative backbench to sit as an Independent. He says he is fed up with the secretive ways of the Prime Minister's Office. Do Rathgeber's frustrations suggest a greater discontent within the party? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Brent Rathgeber is the only one to leave the Conservative backbench to sit as an Independent. He says he is fed up with the secretive ways of the Prime Minister's Office. Do Rathgeber's frustrations suggest a greater discontent within the party? Brent Rathgeber is the only one to leave the Conservative backbench to sit as an Independent. He says he is fed up with the secretive ways of the Prime Minister's Office. Do Rathgeber's frustrations suggest a greater discontent within the party? 1207 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130607_42528.mp3 Students hoping to become teachers in Ontario are going to have to be more determined to get in front of that blackboard. The province wants to double the number of years of study and cut in half the number of students who can enroll. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Students hoping to become teachers in Ontario are going to have to be more determined to get in front of that blackboard. The province wants to double the number of years of study and cut in half the number of students who can enroll. Students hoping to become teachers in Ontario are going to have to be more determined to get in front of that blackboard. The province wants to double the number of years of study and cut in half the number of students who can enroll. 1404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130607_46177.mp3 In prominent Hollywood films this year, women have played lead roles as secretaries, witches and molecular biologists who look great in their underwear. Even animated princesses are pressured to be more alluring. We look at roles for women in film. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT In prominent Hollywood films this year, women have played lead roles as secretaries, witches and molecular biologists who look great in their underwear. Even animated princesses are pressured to be more alluring. We look at roles for women in film. In prominent Hollywood films this year, women have played lead roles as secretaries, witches and molecular biologists who look great in their underwear. Even animated princesses are pressured to be more alluring. We look at roles for women in film. 1458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130606_40192.mp3 Hezbollah fighters were spotted in large numbers in Qusair yesterday as Syrian opposition fighters fled their Strategic stronghold. By forcing them out Hezbollah may have changed the game, and offered an opportunity to Assad's own failing Syrian army. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Hezbollah fighters were spotted in large numbers in Qusair yesterday as Syrian opposition fighters fled their Strategic stronghold. By forcing them out Hezbollah may have changed the game, and offered an opportunity to Assad's own failing Syrian army. Hezbollah fighters were spotted in large numbers in Qusair yesterday as Syrian opposition fighters fled their Strategic stronghold. By forcing them out Hezbollah may have changed the game, and offered an opportunity to Assad's own failing Syrian army. 1193 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130606_39456.mp3 Writer James Dawes wondered what made men do evil things: why they pillaged, why they raped, why they killed. So, he asked them and he was not prepared for their answers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Writer James Dawes wondered what made men do evil things: why they pillaged, why they raped, why they killed. So, he asked them and he was not prepared for their answers. Writer James Dawes wondered what made men do evil things: why they pillaged, why they raped, why they killed. So, he asked them and he was not prepared for their answers. 1414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130606_55862.mp3 Astronaut Chris Hadfield on a matter of great gravity -- the great gravity that's really weighing on him following 144 days in space. Plus targeting women drinkers and targeting bullies and their parents. Our listeners' thoughts on stories of the week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Astronaut Chris Hadfield on a matter of great gravity -- the great gravity that's really weighing on him following 144 days in space. Plus targeting women drinkers and targeting bullies and their parents. Our listeners' thoughts on stories of the week. Astronaut Chris Hadfield on a matter of great gravity -- the great gravity that's really weighing on him following 144 days in space. Plus targeting women drinkers and targeting bullies and their parents. Our listeners' thoughts on stories of the week. 1567 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130605_93560.mp3 In every other province in Canada kids raised in the Sikh religion can wear turbans on the soccer pitch while playing with their provincial associations. In Quebec, they cannot. Today we’re asking what this says about Quebec's own identity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT In every other province in Canada kids raised in the Sikh religion can wear turbans on the soccer pitch while playing with their provincial associations. In Quebec, they cannot. Today we’re asking what this says about Quebec's own identity. In every other province in Canada kids raised in the Sikh religion can wear turbans on the soccer pitch while playing with their provincial associations. In Quebec, they cannot. Today we’re asking what this says about Quebec's own identity. 1200 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130605_67588.mp3 They called him the singing plumber but when he pointed out workplace hazards in federal buildings, his bosses were deaf. Julie Ireton traces the efforts of Rino DeRosa who tried to tell his bosses at Public Works in Ottawa their rules were being broken. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT They called him the singing plumber but when he pointed out workplace hazards in federal buildings, his bosses were deaf. Julie Ireton traces the efforts of Rino DeRosa who tried to tell his bosses at Public Works in Ottawa their rules were being broken. They called him the singing plumber but when he pointed out workplace hazards in federal buildings, his bosses were deaf. Julie Ireton traces the efforts of Rino DeRosa who tried to tell his bosses at Public Works in Ottawa their rules were being broken. 1384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130605_53180.mp3 It's a burger concocted in a Dutch lab with a collection of Petri dishes and bits of beef muscle tissue. If it works, proponents of so-called Cultured Meat envision a meat alternative that could change farming forever. Of course the jury is out on the tas http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT It's a burger concocted in a Dutch lab with a collection of Petri dishes and bits of beef muscle tissue. If it works, proponents of so-called Cultured Meat envision a meat alternative that could change farming forever. Of course the jury is out on the tas It's a burger concocted in a Dutch lab with a collection of Petri dishes and bits of beef muscle tissue. If it works, proponents of so-called Cultured Meat envision a meat alternative that could change farming forever. Of course the jury is out on the tas 1617 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130604_53538.mp3 It was the Spring of 2011 when flood waters forced Manitoba First Nations people out of their communities. Two years later, they are still waiting to go home and questions about aid money has triggered a flurry of activity between Winnipeg and Ottawa. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT It was the Spring of 2011 when flood waters forced Manitoba First Nations people out of their communities. Two years later, they are still waiting to go home and questions about aid money has triggered a flurry of activity between Winnipeg and Ottawa. It was the Spring of 2011 when flood waters forced Manitoba First Nations people out of their communities. Two years later, they are still waiting to go home and questions about aid money has triggered a flurry of activity between Winnipeg and Ottawa. 1154 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130604_76103.mp3 An effort by Turkish police to put a quick end to an Istanbul protest detonated such fury some people call it a Turkish Spring. So far it's a spring that smells of tear gas as a defiant Prime Minister offers his critics nothing but resistance. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT An effort by Turkish police to put a quick end to an Istanbul protest detonated such fury some people call it a Turkish Spring. So far it's a spring that smells of tear gas as a defiant Prime Minister offers his critics nothing but resistance. An effort by Turkish police to put a quick end to an Istanbul protest detonated such fury some people call it a Turkish Spring. So far it's a spring that smells of tear gas as a defiant Prime Minister offers his critics nothing but resistance. 1378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130604_97610.mp3 For many Canadian women a few drinks after work has become quite a few drinks. The number of female binge drinkers is increasing. Critics blame liquor marketers for targeting women, possibly setting them up for serious health problems later in life. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT For many Canadian women a few drinks after work has become quite a few drinks. The number of female binge drinkers is increasing. Critics blame liquor marketers for targeting women, possibly setting them up for serious health problems later in life. For many Canadian women a few drinks after work has become quite a few drinks. The number of female binge drinkers is increasing. Critics blame liquor marketers for targeting women, possibly setting them up for serious health problems later in life. 1626 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130603_67688.mp3 Journalism have taken a bashing from the Ford brothers over a video that only three journalists say they have seen which purports to show the Toronto Mayor smoking crack cocaine. Today, we're asking if playing that video for the masses is even necessary. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Journalism have taken a bashing from the Ford brothers over a video that only three journalists say they have seen which purports to show the Toronto Mayor smoking crack cocaine. Today, we're asking if playing that video for the masses is even necessary. Journalism have taken a bashing from the Ford brothers over a video that only three journalists say they have seen which purports to show the Toronto Mayor smoking crack cocaine. Today, we're asking if playing that video for the masses is even necessary. 1194 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130603_56610.mp3 Syria has nearly two dozen universities but the availability of class space is not the biggest worry of students. Many wonder if they'll live to graduate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Syria has nearly two dozen universities but the availability of class space is not the biggest worry of students. Many wonder if they'll live to graduate. Syria has nearly two dozen universities but the availability of class space is not the biggest worry of students. Many wonder if they'll live to graduate. 1403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130603_55473.mp3 If you want to know how to cook, read a book written by a chef. If you want to know how to silently kill an enemy agent or lay down a honey trap,‘Red Sparrow’ by former spy Jason Matthews. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT If you want to know how to cook, read a book written by a chef. If you want to know how to silently kill an enemy agent or lay down a honey trap,‘Red Sparrow’ by former spy Jason Matthews. If you want to know how to cook, read a book written by a chef. If you want to know how to silently kill an enemy agent or lay down a honey trap,‘Red Sparrow’ by former spy Jason Matthews. 1596 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130531_20052.mp3 The former presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is known for thinking big, but even he admits his party must change its ways if it wants a Republican back in the White House any time soon. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The former presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is known for thinking big, but even he admits his party must change its ways if it wants a Republican back in the White House any time soon. The former presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is known for thinking big, but even he admits his party must change its ways if it wants a Republican back in the White House any time soon. 1178 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130531_73188.mp3 Name-calling, provoking and obfuscating. This week however, there was a change in Question Period with the tone in the daily battle of the benches. We hear what happened and ask whether this shameful civility can continue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Name-calling, provoking and obfuscating. This week however, there was a change in Question Period with the tone in the daily battle of the benches. We hear what happened and ask whether this shameful civility can continue. Name-calling, provoking and obfuscating. This week however, there was a change in Question Period with the tone in the daily battle of the benches. We hear what happened and ask whether this shameful civility can continue. 1380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130531_82294.mp3 Some of Facebook's least popular pages have been scrubbed from the social media site. Pictures and jokes that encouraged violence against women angered many users. But an advertising boycott soon had Facebook rewriting its policies. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Some of Facebook's least popular pages have been scrubbed from the social media site. Pictures and jokes that encouraged violence against women angered many users. But an advertising boycott soon had Facebook rewriting its policies. Some of Facebook's least popular pages have been scrubbed from the social media site. Pictures and jokes that encouraged violence against women angered many users. But an advertising boycott soon had Facebook rewriting its policies. 1593 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130530_75193.mp3 Jacob Barnett was 10 when he tested mathematically at the level of a PhD student in astrophysics. And 8 years after another test concluded he was autistic with little hope of ever speaking or tying his shoes. Today, the story of a boy and his mom. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Jacob Barnett was 10 when he tested mathematically at the level of a PhD student in astrophysics. And 8 years after another test concluded he was autistic with little hope of ever speaking or tying his shoes. Today, the story of a boy and his mom. Jacob Barnett was 10 when he tested mathematically at the level of a PhD student in astrophysics. And 8 years after another test concluded he was autistic with little hope of ever speaking or tying his shoes. Today, the story of a boy and his mom. 1160 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130530_79177.mp3 Dr. Henry Morgentaler died yesterday. He left Canada a much different place than he found it. Today we look at the story of a life and a career that still divides Canadians. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Henry Morgentaler died yesterday. He left Canada a much different place than he found it. Today we look at the story of a life and a career that still divides Canadians. Dr. Henry Morgentaler died yesterday. He left Canada a much different place than he found it. Today we look at the story of a life and a career that still divides Canadians. 1379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130530_18015.mp3 Women in the boardroom. The Ontario government looks to the regulator - the Securities Commission in a push to see more women on the boards of major Canadian firms. We explore this issue when we update and check-in on stories we've been following. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Women in the boardroom. The Ontario government looks to the regulator - the Securities Commission in a push to see more women on the boards of major Canadian firms. We explore this issue when we update and check-in on stories we've been following. Women in the boardroom. The Ontario government looks to the regulator - the Securities Commission in a push to see more women on the boards of major Canadian firms. We explore this issue when we update and check-in on stories we've been following. 1588 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130529_45039.mp3 Online home rental websites might make tourists happy. But they've left business owners and government officials seething. We discuss online home rental sites and the 'share economy.' http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Online home rental websites might make tourists happy. But they've left business owners and government officials seething. We discuss online home rental sites and the 'share economy.' Online home rental websites might make tourists happy. But they've left business owners and government officials seething. We discuss online home rental sites and the 'share economy.' 1193 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130529_23159.mp3 For decades, Judy Graves has walked the streets of Vancouver seeking out the homeless. Her goal? To help. Judy Graves retired as Vancouver's Homeless Advocate on May 29. We caught up with her. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT For decades, Judy Graves has walked the streets of Vancouver seeking out the homeless. Her goal? To help. Judy Graves retired as Vancouver's Homeless Advocate on May 29. We caught up with her. For decades, Judy Graves has walked the streets of Vancouver seeking out the homeless. Her goal? To help. Judy Graves retired as Vancouver's Homeless Advocate on May 29. We caught up with her. 1402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130529_68483.mp3 Genetically modified corn seed was supposed to be resistant to the dreaded rootworm. But in parts of the U.S. Midwest, corn farmers are discovering the very problem that GM crops were supposed to eliminate are back in the corn. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Genetically modified corn seed was supposed to be resistant to the dreaded rootworm. But in parts of the U.S. Midwest, corn farmers are discovering the very problem that GM crops were supposed to eliminate are back in the corn. Genetically modified corn seed was supposed to be resistant to the dreaded rootworm. But in parts of the U.S. Midwest, corn farmers are discovering the very problem that GM crops were supposed to eliminate are back in the corn. 1469 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130528_90087.mp3 The investigation into the 1985 Air India tragedy will forever be associated with rival intelligence agencies. Officials insist CSIS and the RCMP work together. But a report on the Delisle case asserts the FBI had to tell the RCMP what CSIS already knew. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The investigation into the 1985 Air India tragedy will forever be associated with rival intelligence agencies. Officials insist CSIS and the RCMP work together. But a report on the Delisle case asserts the FBI had to tell the RCMP what CSIS already knew. The investigation into the 1985 Air India tragedy will forever be associated with rival intelligence agencies. Officials insist CSIS and the RCMP work together. But a report on the Delisle case asserts the FBI had to tell the RCMP what CSIS already knew. 1197 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130528_27127.mp3 Distance, terrain, expense -- all challenging hurdles for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. But it's beginning to look as if the most challenging hurdle was barely considered. And now, failure to get public acceptance threatens the whole deal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Distance, terrain, expense -- all challenging hurdles for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. But it's beginning to look as if the most challenging hurdle was barely considered. And now, failure to get public acceptance threatens the whole deal. Distance, terrain, expense -- all challenging hurdles for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. But it's beginning to look as if the most challenging hurdle was barely considered. And now, failure to get public acceptance threatens the whole deal. 1367 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130528_35824.mp3 New research suggests just by improving the quality of our sleep, we may be able to cut way back on how much we need. But there are those who believe attempts to take away our sleep could rob us of our dreams. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT New research suggests just by improving the quality of our sleep, we may be able to cut way back on how much we need. But there are those who believe attempts to take away our sleep could rob us of our dreams. New research suggests just by improving the quality of our sleep, we may be able to cut way back on how much we need. But there are those who believe attempts to take away our sleep could rob us of our dreams. 1585 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130527_98770.mp3 Even as the Prime Minister and his staunchest allies insist the various spending scandals are a distraction, others worry everything combined has the potential to Distract and Disturb the very supporters the Conservatives call their own. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Even as the Prime Minister and his staunchest allies insist the various spending scandals are a distraction, others worry everything combined has the potential to Distract and Disturb the very supporters the Conservatives call their own. Even as the Prime Minister and his staunchest allies insist the various spending scandals are a distraction, others worry everything combined has the potential to Distract and Disturb the very supporters the Conservatives call their own. 1192 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130527_17548.mp3 One of the most visible of the gay subcultures may be disappearing. We hear what's happened to many women who once identified themselves as butch. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT One of the most visible of the gay subcultures may be disappearing. We hear what's happened to many women who once identified themselves as butch. One of the most visible of the gay subcultures may be disappearing. We hear what's happened to many women who once identified themselves as butch. 1405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130527_60089.mp3 Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars ... a crib? B.C. cancelled a program that allowed new mothers to keep their babies with them in prison. But today, this motherhood issues faces a challenge in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars ... a crib? B.C. cancelled a program that allowed new mothers to keep their babies with them in prison. But today, this motherhood issues faces a challenge in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars ... a crib? B.C. cancelled a program that allowed new mothers to keep their babies with them in prison. But today, this motherhood issues faces a challenge in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. 1629 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130524_15167.mp3 Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has become one of the most controversial figures to wear the chain of office. Now his silence and absence from city affairs has many wondering about the lasting consequences to Toronto. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has become one of the most controversial figures to wear the chain of office. Now his silence and absence from city affairs has many wondering about the lasting consequences to Toronto. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has become one of the most controversial figures to wear the chain of office. Now his silence and absence from city affairs has many wondering about the lasting consequences to Toronto. 1150 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130524_93738.mp3 A woman stops to help out at what she thinks is a car accident in a south London neighbourhood. And then, Ingrid Loyau-Kennett finds herself face to face with an angry man waving a meat cleaver. The world admires her bravery but some question her wisdom. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT A woman stops to help out at what she thinks is a car accident in a south London neighbourhood. And then, Ingrid Loyau-Kennett finds herself face to face with an angry man waving a meat cleaver. The world admires her bravery but some question her wisdom. A woman stops to help out at what she thinks is a car accident in a south London neighbourhood. And then, Ingrid Loyau-Kennett finds herself face to face with an angry man waving a meat cleaver. The world admires her bravery but some question her wisdom. 1354 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130524_15016.mp3 Musician Sarah Harmer puts on her environmentalist hat and tries to discover why the water's draining from the Great Lakes and what the solution might be. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Musician Sarah Harmer puts on her environmentalist hat and tries to discover why the water's draining from the Great Lakes and what the solution might be. Musician Sarah Harmer puts on her environmentalist hat and tries to discover why the water's draining from the Great Lakes and what the solution might be. 1467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130523_99227.mp3 Debunking dreams of Mars and Bunking with your kids. Our listener's thoughts on some of the stories of the week. And Houston, we have a prophet. Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin joins us with his thoughts for the future of space. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Debunking dreams of Mars and Bunking with your kids. Our listener's thoughts on some of the stories of the week. And Houston, we have a prophet. Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin joins us with his thoughts for the future of space. Debunking dreams of Mars and Bunking with your kids. Our listener's thoughts on some of the stories of the week. And Houston, we have a prophet. Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin joins us with his thoughts for the future of space. 1525 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130523_95345.mp3 This is a story about the new strain of coronavirus and the virus as a commodity where those seeking to find a treatment or vaccine can find themselves navigating political and commercial interests. Today, we look at the politics of potential pandemics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT This is a story about the new strain of coronavirus and the virus as a commodity where those seeking to find a treatment or vaccine can find themselves navigating political and commercial interests. Today, we look at the politics of potential pandemics. This is a story about the new strain of coronavirus and the virus as a commodity where those seeking to find a treatment or vaccine can find themselves navigating political and commercial interests. Today, we look at the politics of potential pandemics. 1194 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130523_30412.mp3 A quote from Dr. Suess' Yertle the Turtle was considered too political for one BC school district and there's now a court case. Today, we're asking about politics in the classroom and the line between free expression and pushing a cause. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT A quote from Dr. Suess' Yertle the Turtle was considered too political for one BC school district and there's now a court case. Today, we're asking about politics in the classroom and the line between free expression and pushing a cause. A quote from Dr. Suess' Yertle the Turtle was considered too political for one BC school district and there's now a court case. Today, we're asking about politics in the classroom and the line between free expression and pushing a cause. 1393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130522_92365.mp3 Seven 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Seven 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. Seven 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. 1204 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130522_78820.mp3 He'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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT He'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. He'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. 1393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130522_25014.mp3 A 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT A 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. A 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. 1609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130521_91681.mp3 The 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The 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. The 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. 1167 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130521_55012.mp3 In 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT In 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. In 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. 1361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130521_35383.mp3 Just 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Just 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. Just 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. 1592 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130520_14633.mp3 After a week of political turmoil over the Senate expense scandal, the Prime Minister's chief of staff Nigel Wright has resigned. But questions about the $90,000 cheque he cut continue to swirl. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT After a week of political turmoil over the Senate expense scandal, the Prime Minister's chief of staff Nigel Wright has resigned. But questions about the $90,000 cheque he cut continue to swirl. After a week of political turmoil over the Senate expense scandal, the Prime Minister's chief of staff Nigel Wright has resigned. But questions about the $90,000 cheque he cut continue to swirl. 1224 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130520_97939.mp3 Guest host Sarah Harmer takes us on a hike through Canada's first urban national park. Rouge Park is 60 square kilometres of wilderness and parklands, surrounded by the GTA. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Guest host Sarah Harmer takes us on a hike through Canada's first urban national park. Rouge Park is 60 square kilometres of wilderness and parklands, surrounded by the GTA. Guest host Sarah Harmer takes us on a hike through Canada's first urban national park. Rouge Park is 60 square kilometres of wilderness and parklands, surrounded by the GTA. 1200 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130520_65636.mp3 Guest host Sarah Harmer speaks to Bruce Cockburn and Nathan Lawr, frontman of the Canadian band the Minotaurs, about social justice and music. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Guest host Sarah Harmer speaks to Bruce Cockburn and Nathan Lawr, frontman of the Canadian band the Minotaurs, about social justice and music. Guest host Sarah Harmer speaks to Bruce Cockburn and Nathan Lawr, frontman of the Canadian band the Minotaurs, about social justice and music. 1360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130517_69269.mp3 With Mike Duffy’s spending and borrowing habits under scrutiny, he quit the conservative party to sit as an independent. We hear about the potential damage of “Duffy-Gate” to the govt and why the Senator is considered so valuable to the Conservatives. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT With Mike Duffy’s spending and borrowing habits under scrutiny, he quit the conservative party to sit as an independent. We hear about the potential damage of “Duffy-Gate” to the govt and why the Senator is considered so valuable to the Conservatives. With Mike Duffy’s spending and borrowing habits under scrutiny, he quit the conservative party to sit as an independent. We hear about the potential damage of “Duffy-Gate” to the govt and why the Senator is considered so valuable to the Conservatives. 1152 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130517_44677.mp3 From 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT From 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. From 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. 1374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130517_96806.mp3 Are 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Are 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. Are 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. 1455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130516_87386.mp3 Before we dismiss the ubiquitous election campaign polls after BC’s election results, maybe we need to look at this differently. The power of opinion polls may not reside in the ability to predict but rather in their ability to influence voter behaviour. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Before we dismiss the ubiquitous election campaign polls after BC’s election results, maybe we need to look at this differently. The power of opinion polls may not reside in the ability to predict but rather in their ability to influence voter behaviour. Before we dismiss the ubiquitous election campaign polls after BC’s election results, maybe we need to look at this differently. The power of opinion polls may not reside in the ability to predict but rather in their ability to influence voter behaviour. 1192 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130516_72186.mp3 It's one of the oldest of journalistic angles, pretend to be a homeless person to write about poverty. This month, an Egyptian man dressed up as a woman to experience harassment in Cairo. He got attention alright -- some of it from other journalists. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT It's one of the oldest of journalistic angles, pretend to be a homeless person to write about poverty. This month, an Egyptian man dressed up as a woman to experience harassment in Cairo. He got attention alright -- some of it from other journalists. It's one of the oldest of journalistic angles, pretend to be a homeless person to write about poverty. This month, an Egyptian man dressed up as a woman to experience harassment in Cairo. He got attention alright -- some of it from other journalists. 1383 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130516_73363.mp3 We are catching up on and updating stories this week from vegan fury and grizzly bear worries … to a man who is literally drawing out the opposition in the upcoming Iranian elections with a fictional character from a popular graphic novel. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT We are catching up on and updating stories this week from vegan fury and grizzly bear worries … to a man who is literally drawing out the opposition in the upcoming Iranian elections with a fictional character from a popular graphic novel. We are catching up on and updating stories this week from vegan fury and grizzly bear worries … to a man who is literally drawing out the opposition in the upcoming Iranian elections with a fictional character from a popular graphic novel. 1643 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130515_93915.mp3 When NY Times printed Angelina Jolie's opinion piece outlining her choice of a preventative mastectomy, the public conversation began anew, sparked by the realization that genetic technology offers women informed choice. We pick up on that conversation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT When NY Times printed Angelina Jolie's opinion piece outlining her choice of a preventative mastectomy, the public conversation began anew, sparked by the realization that genetic technology offers women informed choice. We pick up on that conversation. When NY Times printed Angelina Jolie's opinion piece outlining her choice of a preventative mastectomy, the public conversation began anew, sparked by the realization that genetic technology offers women informed choice. We pick up on that conversation. 1192 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130515_56673.mp3 After 13 years as a high profile Vegan, a chef and holistic health counselor, Alex Jamieson made a very public confession … she had begun eating eggs and meat. She wasn't vegan anymore. We speak to Alex Jamieson about the politics of food. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT After 13 years as a high profile Vegan, a chef and holistic health counselor, Alex Jamieson made a very public confession … she had begun eating eggs and meat. She wasn't vegan anymore. We speak to Alex Jamieson about the politics of food. After 13 years as a high profile Vegan, a chef and holistic health counselor, Alex Jamieson made a very public confession … she had begun eating eggs and meat. She wasn't vegan anymore. We speak to Alex Jamieson about the politics of food. 1402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130515_84641.mp3 With Stephen Hawking's decision to pull out of a conference at Israel's Hebrew University, the action against Israeli Universities by professors in Canada and the world was back in the news. We look at the ethical dilemmas involving academic boycotts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT With Stephen Hawking's decision to pull out of a conference at Israel's Hebrew University, the action against Israeli Universities by professors in Canada and the world was back in the news. We look at the ethical dilemmas involving academic boycotts. With Stephen Hawking's decision to pull out of a conference at Israel's Hebrew University, the action against Israeli Universities by professors in Canada and the world was back in the news. We look at the ethical dilemmas involving academic boycotts. 1630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130514_85371.mp3 Five months after Derek Boogard played the NY Rangers in December 2010, he was dead - an accidental overdose of painkillers and alcohol. His family seeks to hold the NHL responsible for physical trauma, brain damage and his addiction to painkillers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Five months after Derek Boogard played the NY Rangers in December 2010, he was dead - an accidental overdose of painkillers and alcohol. His family seeks to hold the NHL responsible for physical trauma, brain damage and his addiction to painkillers. Five months after Derek Boogard played the NY Rangers in December 2010, he was dead - an accidental overdose of painkillers and alcohol. His family seeks to hold the NHL responsible for physical trauma, brain damage and his addiction to painkillers. 1194 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130514_23178.mp3 Gina Roitman's mother had long hinted at the dangers that surrounded her birth in a displaced persons camp in Germany after the Second World War. But it was only when she travelled to Passau, Germany decades later that she learned of the Nazi midwife. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Gina Roitman's mother had long hinted at the dangers that surrounded her birth in a displaced persons camp in Germany after the Second World War. But it was only when she travelled to Passau, Germany decades later that she learned of the Nazi midwife. Gina Roitman's mother had long hinted at the dangers that surrounded her birth in a displaced persons camp in Germany after the Second World War. But it was only when she travelled to Passau, Germany decades later that she learned of the Nazi midwife. 1391 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130514_94682.mp3 You may recognize Yogi as smarter than the average bear but the point is bears are smart and the former Superintendent of Banff National Park believes we must get over our fear of them and co-exist in a different way. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT You may recognize Yogi as smarter than the average bear but the point is bears are smart and the former Superintendent of Banff National Park believes we must get over our fear of them and co-exist in a different way. You may recognize Yogi as smarter than the average bear but the point is bears are smart and the former Superintendent of Banff National Park believes we must get over our fear of them and co-exist in a different way. 1641 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130513_34689.mp3 We start our 3-part special 'Reset: A New Cold War?' with a look at US/Russia relations. With Vladmir Putin re-asserting his country's geopolitical influence in former Soviet-controlled regions, Is there a new cold war brewing between USA and Russia? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT We start our 3-part special 'Reset: A New Cold War?' with a look at US/Russia relations. With Vladmir Putin re-asserting his country's geopolitical influence in former Soviet-controlled regions, Is there a new cold war brewing between USA and Russia? We start our 3-part special 'Reset: A New Cold War?' with a look at US/Russia relations. With Vladmir Putin re-asserting his country's geopolitical influence in former Soviet-controlled regions, Is there a new cold war brewing between USA and Russia? 1156 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130513_39632.mp3 If you hated the old Cold War but miss all the cloak and dagger stuff, there may be good news. We explore the new tensions between Russia, China and the U.S. and speak with former CIA operative Jason Matthews about the changing face of espionage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT If you hated the old Cold War but miss all the cloak and dagger stuff, there may be good news. We explore the new tensions between Russia, China and the U.S. and speak with former CIA operative Jason Matthews about the changing face of espionage. If you hated the old Cold War but miss all the cloak and dagger stuff, there may be good news. We explore the new tensions between Russia, China and the U.S. and speak with former CIA operative Jason Matthews about the changing face of espionage. 1398 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130513_53556.mp3 Spying in the 21st century can be done without cunning disguises or elaborate cover stories. The cyber-spy requires only a keyboard and a WiFi connection. Of course, that's assuming there is such a thing as cyber-spying. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Spying in the 21st century can be done without cunning disguises or elaborate cover stories. The cyber-spy requires only a keyboard and a WiFi connection. Of course, that's assuming there is such a thing as cyber-spying. Spying in the 21st century can be done without cunning disguises or elaborate cover stories. The cyber-spy requires only a keyboard and a WiFi connection. Of course, that's assuming there is such a thing as cyber-spying. 1641 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130510_66909.mp3 Everyone became a critic at Alberta's College of Art and Design when a student killed a chicken as part of an art project. But the most powerful critic was the school -- and it swung the axe. Was it performance art or an act of cruelty? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Everyone became a critic at Alberta's College of Art and Design when a student killed a chicken as part of an art project. But the most powerful critic was the school -- and it swung the axe. Was it performance art or an act of cruelty? Everyone became a critic at Alberta's College of Art and Design when a student killed a chicken as part of an art project. But the most powerful critic was the school -- and it swung the axe. Was it performance art or an act of cruelty? 1250 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130510_96544.mp3 You don't have to anger many voters to lose an election in Labrador. Then again, you don't have to please many voters to win. On Monday, former cabinet minister Peter Penashue lets voters of Canada's least populous riding decide his future. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT You don't have to anger many voters to lose an election in Labrador. Then again, you don't have to please many voters to win. On Monday, former cabinet minister Peter Penashue lets voters of Canada's least populous riding decide his future. You don't have to anger many voters to lose an election in Labrador. Then again, you don't have to please many voters to win. On Monday, former cabinet minister Peter Penashue lets voters of Canada's least populous riding decide his future. 1379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130510_70507.mp3 China's thirsty in its search for reliable aqua pura. Its farms and factories demand more, so Beijing seeks more control over its lakes and streams, bringing it into conflict with neighbouring countries that rely on waters that flow through China. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT China's thirsty in its search for reliable aqua pura. Its farms and factories demand more, so Beijing seeks more control over its lakes and streams, bringing it into conflict with neighbouring countries that rely on waters that flow through China. China's thirsty in its search for reliable aqua pura. Its farms and factories demand more, so Beijing seeks more control over its lakes and streams, bringing it into conflict with neighbouring countries that rely on waters that flow through China. 1609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130509_68388.mp3 Numbers released by the Pentagon estimate as many as 70 sexual assaults of American military personnel by American military personnel occur every day. The US military is using training sessions and ads to prevent assaults but critics say use the law. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Numbers released by the Pentagon estimate as many as 70 sexual assaults of American military personnel by American military personnel occur every day. The US military is using training sessions and ads to prevent assaults but critics say use the law. Numbers released by the Pentagon estimate as many as 70 sexual assaults of American military personnel by American military personnel occur every day. The US military is using training sessions and ads to prevent assaults but critics say use the law. 1206 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130509_87434.mp3 An influential report written by two Harvard University economists helped convince govts around the world they were spending too much and had to reign it in. Societies convulsed. Now it looks as if the economists' spreadsheet program contained errors. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT An influential report written by two Harvard University economists helped convince govts around the world they were spending too much and had to reign it in. Societies convulsed. Now it looks as if the economists' spreadsheet program contained errors. An influential report written by two Harvard University economists helped convince govts around the world they were spending too much and had to reign it in. Societies convulsed. Now it looks as if the economists' spreadsheet program contained errors. 1381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130509_85509.mp3 Dangerous drones and dangerous bikers. Our listeners' thoughts on stories of the week. Plus, why people who have been sexually assaulted don't file a complaint. And a fundraising campaign to remove the body of a suspected terrorist is over-subscribed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Dangerous drones and dangerous bikers. Our listeners' thoughts on stories of the week. Plus, why people who have been sexually assaulted don't file a complaint. And a fundraising campaign to remove the body of a suspected terrorist is over-subscribed. Dangerous drones and dangerous bikers. Our listeners' thoughts on stories of the week. Plus, why people who have been sexually assaulted don't file a complaint. And a fundraising campaign to remove the body of a suspected terrorist is over-subscribed. 1556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130508_24903.mp3 On March 22, 2006 the Queen of the North ferry sank. For the ensuing seven years, Trina Benedict would struggle with what she saw. As a passenger aboard the Queen of the North, Trina Benedict has never spoken publicly. Today she tells her story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT On March 22, 2006 the Queen of the North ferry sank. For the ensuing seven years, Trina Benedict would struggle with what she saw. As a passenger aboard the Queen of the North, Trina Benedict has never spoken publicly. Today she tells her story. On March 22, 2006 the Queen of the North ferry sank. For the ensuing seven years, Trina Benedict would struggle with what she saw. As a passenger aboard the Queen of the North, Trina Benedict has never spoken publicly. Today she tells her story. 1156 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130508_87830.mp3 Statistics Canada once promoted its long-form census but the mandatory long-form census has been replaced by a voluntary National Household Survey. In advance of its release today, the agency has issued warnings about the validity of its statistical data. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada once promoted its long-form census but the mandatory long-form census has been replaced by a voluntary National Household Survey. In advance of its release today, the agency has issued warnings about the validity of its statistical data. Statistics Canada once promoted its long-form census but the mandatory long-form census has been replaced by a voluntary National Household Survey. In advance of its release today, the agency has issued warnings about the validity of its statistical data. 1392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130508_86872.mp3 Lorne Campbell was 16 when he began wearing the colours of Satan's Choice, eventually migrating to Hell's Angels. He says he liked the motorcycles and the loyalty of the other guys and the beatings and shooting were simply the cost of crossing his gang. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Lorne Campbell was 16 when he began wearing the colours of Satan's Choice, eventually migrating to Hell's Angels. He says he liked the motorcycles and the loyalty of the other guys and the beatings and shooting were simply the cost of crossing his gang. Lorne Campbell was 16 when he began wearing the colours of Satan's Choice, eventually migrating to Hell's Angels. He says he liked the motorcycles and the loyalty of the other guys and the beatings and shooting were simply the cost of crossing his gang. 1640 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130507_17197.mp3 It is another day of fear and uncertainty for the civilians of Syria caught amidst fighting that spill over borders. From Israeli air strikes to Syria's retaliatory threats and Hezbollah's weapons aspirations, we're stepping geopolitical events today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT It is another day of fear and uncertainty for the civilians of Syria caught amidst fighting that spill over borders. From Israeli air strikes to Syria's retaliatory threats and Hezbollah's weapons aspirations, we're stepping geopolitical events today. It is another day of fear and uncertainty for the civilians of Syria caught amidst fighting that spill over borders. From Israeli air strikes to Syria's retaliatory threats and Hezbollah's weapons aspirations, we're stepping geopolitical events today. 1194 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130507_54346.mp3 There’s an estimated 200 men and women who came to Canada seeking refugee status as War Resisters. The Pentagon calls them Deserters. Today, our ongoing look at ethical dilemmas - Line in the Sand - asks if and when a soldier has the right to follow his o http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT There’s an estimated 200 men and women who came to Canada seeking refugee status as War Resisters. The Pentagon calls them Deserters. Today, our ongoing look at ethical dilemmas - Line in the Sand - asks if and when a soldier has the right to follow his o There’s an estimated 200 men and women who came to Canada seeking refugee status as War Resisters. The Pentagon calls them Deserters. Today, our ongoing look at ethical dilemmas - Line in the Sand - asks if and when a soldier has the right to follow his o 1402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130507_44156.mp3 John Elder Robison was almost 40 when he realized he was living with Asperger's, only to discover his son Cubby had the same diagnosis. He saw his son through his interest in fireworks and a charge of terrorism. Today, the story of an enduring bond. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT John Elder Robison was almost 40 when he realized he was living with Asperger's, only to discover his son Cubby had the same diagnosis. He saw his son through his interest in fireworks and a charge of terrorism. Today, the story of an enduring bond. John Elder Robison was almost 40 when he realized he was living with Asperger's, only to discover his son Cubby had the same diagnosis. He saw his son through his interest in fireworks and a charge of terrorism. Today, the story of an enduring bond. 1444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130506_38155.mp3 Beate Zschaepe is is accused of being part of a murderous Neo-Nazi cell and the German government and its citizens are also pointing a finger at the police who for more than a decade missed or ignored evidence linking a string of murders to racism. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Beate Zschaepe is is accused of being part of a murderous Neo-Nazi cell and the German government and its citizens are also pointing a finger at the police who for more than a decade missed or ignored evidence linking a string of murders to racism. Beate Zschaepe is is accused of being part of a murderous Neo-Nazi cell and the German government and its citizens are also pointing a finger at the police who for more than a decade missed or ignored evidence linking a string of murders to racism. 1187 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130506_62317.mp3 The author of 'Dirty Wars', Jeremy Scahill on how President Barak Obama has extended the Cheney/Bush notions of Executive Branch control, proxy players and limited oversight in the U.S. ongoing war on terror. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The author of 'Dirty Wars', Jeremy Scahill on how President Barak Obama has extended the Cheney/Bush notions of Executive Branch control, proxy players and limited oversight in the U.S. ongoing war on terror. The author of 'Dirty Wars', Jeremy Scahill on how President Barak Obama has extended the Cheney/Bush notions of Executive Branch control, proxy players and limited oversight in the U.S. ongoing war on terror. 1395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130506_38054.mp3 They are feral, elusive, nocturnal, they'll eat anything and live anywhere. The wild boar attacks livestock, destroys Billions in crops and is kilos is an increasing problem in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. We’re looking at Boar Wars. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT They are feral, elusive, nocturnal, they'll eat anything and live anywhere. The wild boar attacks livestock, destroys Billions in crops and is kilos is an increasing problem in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. We’re looking at Boar Wars. They are feral, elusive, nocturnal, they'll eat anything and live anywhere. The wild boar attacks livestock, destroys Billions in crops and is kilos is an increasing problem in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. We’re looking at Boar Wars. 1604 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130503_59754.mp3 In Newfoundland and Labrador, a community has taken a vote - to accept or reject the government's offer to relocate. The province offers to pay people to move from remote coastal communities. And Little Bay Islands just voted on whether to do itself in. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT In Newfoundland and Labrador, a community has taken a vote - to accept or reject the government's offer to relocate. The province offers to pay people to move from remote coastal communities. And Little Bay Islands just voted on whether to do itself in. In Newfoundland and Labrador, a community has taken a vote - to accept or reject the government's offer to relocate. The province offers to pay people to move from remote coastal communities. And Little Bay Islands just voted on whether to do itself in. 1220 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130503_17122.mp3 Some of our clothes come from the world's poorest countries. Loblaw plans a relief fund to help some of the workers' families, and its Joe Fresh brand will remain in Bangladesh. We hear what some worker's rights advocates think should happen next. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Some of our clothes come from the world's poorest countries. Loblaw plans a relief fund to help some of the workers' families, and its Joe Fresh brand will remain in Bangladesh. We hear what some worker's rights advocates think should happen next. Some of our clothes come from the world's poorest countries. Loblaw plans a relief fund to help some of the workers' families, and its Joe Fresh brand will remain in Bangladesh. We hear what some worker's rights advocates think should happen next. 1399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130503_59902.mp3 The EU has banned an insecticide they say is killing off honey bees. Some Canadians are calling for a ban too. But many farmers say the science isn't in yet so don't make them stop using a chemical that's so important for protecting their crops. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The EU has banned an insecticide they say is killing off honey bees. Some Canadians are calling for a ban too. But many farmers say the science isn't in yet so don't make them stop using a chemical that's so important for protecting their crops. The EU has banned an insecticide they say is killing off honey bees. Some Canadians are calling for a ban too. But many farmers say the science isn't in yet so don't make them stop using a chemical that's so important for protecting their crops. 1551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130502_63396.mp3 In her only Canadian broadcast interview, Amanda Knox tells us about the price she paid after she was charged with murdering her room-mate, her eventual acquittal and the recent call by Italy's top court for her to stand trial again. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT In her only Canadian broadcast interview, Amanda Knox tells us about the price she paid after she was charged with murdering her room-mate, her eventual acquittal and the recent call by Italy's top court for her to stand trial again. In her only Canadian broadcast interview, Amanda Knox tells us about the price she paid after she was charged with murdering her room-mate, her eventual acquittal and the recent call by Italy's top court for her to stand trial again. 1186 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130502_61815.mp3 He is their son and they are dedicated to him. But this week, Amanda Telford took 19-year-old. Phillip to a provincial government office and left him there. Today we look at the parents' dilemma, the wider reality and the Ombudsman's view. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT He is their son and they are dedicated to him. But this week, Amanda Telford took 19-year-old. Phillip to a provincial government office and left him there. Today we look at the parents' dilemma, the wider reality and the Ombudsman's view. He is their son and they are dedicated to him. But this week, Amanda Telford took 19-year-old. Phillip to a provincial government office and left him there. Today we look at the parents' dilemma, the wider reality and the Ombudsman's view. 1392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130502_28774.mp3 We're revisiting the issue of the Kidney Trade with the Canadian prosecutor who just won his case against those at a transplant clinic in Kosovo. Plus, despair for TV and anger over foreign workers, we share your thoughts on stories of the week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT We're revisiting the issue of the Kidney Trade with the Canadian prosecutor who just won his case against those at a transplant clinic in Kosovo. Plus, despair for TV and anger over foreign workers, we share your thoughts on stories of the week. We're revisiting the issue of the Kidney Trade with the Canadian prosecutor who just won his case against those at a transplant clinic in Kosovo. Plus, despair for TV and anger over foreign workers, we share your thoughts on stories of the week. 1627 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130501_59158.mp3 Today's television audiences aren't only fractured, they're fixated on other screens - computer screens. And yet our broadcast regulator, the CRTC is still holding hearings on cable and mandatory carriage of TV channels. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Today's television audiences aren't only fractured, they're fixated on other screens - computer screens. And yet our broadcast regulator, the CRTC is still holding hearings on cable and mandatory carriage of TV channels. Today's television audiences aren't only fractured, they're fixated on other screens - computer screens. And yet our broadcast regulator, the CRTC is still holding hearings on cable and mandatory carriage of TV channels. 1619 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130501_63596.mp3 He's outlining a world of new possibilities, Jared Cohen of Google Ideas believes the influx of 5-Billion internet users could transform entire nations, threaten dictators, rewrite the rules of international relations and empower young people. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT He's outlining a world of new possibilities, Jared Cohen of Google Ideas believes the influx of 5-Billion internet users could transform entire nations, threaten dictators, rewrite the rules of international relations and empower young people. He's outlining a world of new possibilities, Jared Cohen of Google Ideas believes the influx of 5-Billion internet users could transform entire nations, threaten dictators, rewrite the rules of international relations and empower young people. 1404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130501_25308.mp3 There are continued allegations that Syria is using chemical weapons that was supposed to be a Red Line for the U.S. Is it any more? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT There are continued allegations that Syria is using chemical weapons that was supposed to be a Red Line for the U.S. Is it any more? There are continued allegations that Syria is using chemical weapons that was supposed to be a Red Line for the U.S. Is it any more? 1184 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130430_35157.mp3 What began as the suspension of two guards over safety complaints has swept pivotal workers in the Alberta justice system into a labour dispute. And a futuristic prison design known as 'direct supervision' is taking its place in Incarceration Innovation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT What began as the suspension of two guards over safety complaints has swept pivotal workers in the Alberta justice system into a labour dispute. And a futuristic prison design known as 'direct supervision' is taking its place in Incarceration Innovation. What began as the suspension of two guards over safety complaints has swept pivotal workers in the Alberta justice system into a labour dispute. And a futuristic prison design known as 'direct supervision' is taking its place in Incarceration Innovation. 1173 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130430_35032.mp3 Whistleblowers are exposing a scheme they say involves everything from kickbacks to falsified resumes. Companies in India allegedly abusing a system to bring in foreign workers called the Intra-Company Transfer. CBC's Kathy Tomlinson documents the problem http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Whistleblowers are exposing a scheme they say involves everything from kickbacks to falsified resumes. Companies in India allegedly abusing a system to bring in foreign workers called the Intra-Company Transfer. CBC's Kathy Tomlinson documents the problem Whistleblowers are exposing a scheme they say involves everything from kickbacks to falsified resumes. Companies in India allegedly abusing a system to bring in foreign workers called the Intra-Company Transfer. CBC's Kathy Tomlinson documents the problem 1399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130430_87969.mp3 He was eight years old when the warlords took over his neighbourhood setting in motion a terrifying series of events that saw Qais Akbar Omar and his family wander through Afghanistan in search of a safe haven. Qais Akbar Omar on his childhood memories. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT He was eight years old when the warlords took over his neighbourhood setting in motion a terrifying series of events that saw Qais Akbar Omar and his family wander through Afghanistan in search of a safe haven. Qais Akbar Omar on his childhood memories. He was eight years old when the warlords took over his neighbourhood setting in motion a terrifying series of events that saw Qais Akbar Omar and his family wander through Afghanistan in search of a safe haven. Qais Akbar Omar on his childhood memories. 1619 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130429_63837.mp3 As part of our discussion earlier on organ trading, we look into the ethical debate and find out more about a Canadian research project to consider financial incentives to convince more Canadians to donate various organs for transplant. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT As part of our discussion earlier on organ trading, we look into the ethical debate and find out more about a Canadian research project to consider financial incentives to convince more Canadians to donate various organs for transplant. As part of our discussion earlier on organ trading, we look into the ethical debate and find out more about a Canadian research project to consider financial incentives to convince more Canadians to donate various organs for transplant. 1639 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130429_97783.mp3 The 13 Central Bankers who determine monetary policy and keep a world economy buoyant is believed to be costing pensioners Billions. The CBC's Neil MacDonald on the unintended and calculated consequences of what's known at Quantitative Easing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The 13 Central Bankers who determine monetary policy and keep a world economy buoyant is believed to be costing pensioners Billions. The CBC's Neil MacDonald on the unintended and calculated consequences of what's known at Quantitative Easing. The 13 Central Bankers who determine monetary policy and keep a world economy buoyant is believed to be costing pensioners Billions. The CBC's Neil MacDonald on the unintended and calculated consequences of what's known at Quantitative Easing. 1187 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130429_73876.mp3 If you believe the issue of selling kidneys is Black and White, come with us into the Grey Zone. Today, we explore the selling of kidneys, the quest for donors, the need for solutions and we speak to the filmmaker behind "Tales from the Organ Trade". http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT If you believe the issue of selling kidneys is Black and White, come with us into the Grey Zone. Today, we explore the selling of kidneys, the quest for donors, the need for solutions and we speak to the filmmaker behind "Tales from the Organ Trade". If you believe the issue of selling kidneys is Black and White, come with us into the Grey Zone. Today, we explore the selling of kidneys, the quest for donors, the need for solutions and we speak to the filmmaker behind "Tales from the Organ Trade". 1379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130426_88584.mp3 Today, we speak to the director of a documentary called 'The Defectors' that profiles the courage of North Koreans determined to find a new home. Also in this podcast, a letter to the Prime Minister on bullying. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Today, we speak to the director of a documentary called 'The Defectors' that profiles the courage of North Koreans determined to find a new home. Also in this podcast, a letter to the Prime Minister on bullying. Today, we speak to the director of a documentary called 'The Defectors' that profiles the courage of North Koreans determined to find a new home. Also in this podcast, a letter to the Prime Minister on bullying. 1601 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130426_12154.mp3 A Bangladesh factory collapses and among the dead are articles of clothing bearing labels many Canadians would recognize. Despite assurances the workers will be better protected and better paid, it remains a poor, dangerous way to make a living. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT A Bangladesh factory collapses and among the dead are articles of clothing bearing labels many Canadians would recognize. Despite assurances the workers will be better protected and better paid, it remains a poor, dangerous way to make a living. A Bangladesh factory collapses and among the dead are articles of clothing bearing labels many Canadians would recognize. Despite assurances the workers will be better protected and better paid, it remains a poor, dangerous way to make a living. 1189 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130426_68898.mp3 The federal government is astonished at how many Newfoundlanders believe they're Aboriginal. Applications to join a Mi'kMaq band have soared and fears of change in enrollment criteria has set off protests and debate over what it means to be Aboriginal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The federal government is astonished at how many Newfoundlanders believe they're Aboriginal. Applications to join a Mi'kMaq band have soared and fears of change in enrollment criteria has set off protests and debate over what it means to be Aboriginal. The federal government is astonished at how many Newfoundlanders believe they're Aboriginal. Applications to join a Mi'kMaq band have soared and fears of change in enrollment criteria has set off protests and debate over what it means to be Aboriginal. 1358 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130425_13528.mp3 Anita Hill on what she thinks society has learned since her sexual harassment allegations in 1991 convulsed Washington with questions of race, rights and equality. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Anita Hill on what she thinks society has learned since her sexual harassment allegations in 1991 convulsed Washington with questions of race, rights and equality. Anita Hill on what she thinks society has learned since her sexual harassment allegations in 1991 convulsed Washington with questions of race, rights and equality. 1201 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130425_19653.mp3 The stock markets have since rebounded but for three minutes on Tuesday, a small, malicious lie wiped out billions of dollars in equity. The terrible tweet that shook the world -- could another 140 character falsehood shake it again? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The stock markets have since rebounded but for three minutes on Tuesday, a small, malicious lie wiped out billions of dollars in equity. The terrible tweet that shook the world -- could another 140 character falsehood shake it again? The stock markets have since rebounded but for three minutes on Tuesday, a small, malicious lie wiped out billions of dollars in equity. The terrible tweet that shook the world -- could another 140 character falsehood shake it again? 1386 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130425_61122.mp3 Weighing the risks of terrorism and wading through questions on a federal form. Our listeners share their thoughts of the week. And we hear from a Muslim community leader surprised by his connection to the family of one of the men arrested this week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Weighing the risks of terrorism and wading through questions on a federal form. Our listeners share their thoughts of the week. And we hear from a Muslim community leader surprised by his connection to the family of one of the men arrested this week. Weighing the risks of terrorism and wading through questions on a federal form. Our listeners share their thoughts of the week. And we hear from a Muslim community leader surprised by his connection to the family of one of the men arrested this week. 1631 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130424_62403.mp3 The Conservatives' timing to revive a languishing anti-terror bill is creating its own debate. A decision taken AFTER the Boston bombings and just BEFORE the public announcement of arrests related to terrorism allegations here … seems suspicious. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Conservatives' timing to revive a languishing anti-terror bill is creating its own debate. A decision taken AFTER the Boston bombings and just BEFORE the public announcement of arrests related to terrorism allegations here … seems suspicious. The Conservatives' timing to revive a languishing anti-terror bill is creating its own debate. A decision taken AFTER the Boston bombings and just BEFORE the public announcement of arrests related to terrorism allegations here … seems suspicious. 1206 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130424_58216.mp3 Some companies in Canada and the U.S. are refusing to hire smokers. They cite lost productivity, costs lost to illness and the potential to kill co-workers in neighbouring cubicles. Today we look at the ethics of hiring policies that refuse all smokers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Some companies in Canada and the U.S. are refusing to hire smokers. They cite lost productivity, costs lost to illness and the potential to kill co-workers in neighbouring cubicles. Today we look at the ethics of hiring policies that refuse all smokers. Some companies in Canada and the U.S. are refusing to hire smokers. They cite lost productivity, costs lost to illness and the potential to kill co-workers in neighbouring cubicles. Today we look at the ethics of hiring policies that refuse all smokers. 1393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130424_74843.mp3 This month's conviction of an imposter and murderer who conned his way across the U.S. over decades takes Fakes to a whole new level. We bring you the story of Christian Gerhartsreiter, Christopher Chichester, Christopher Crowe and Clark Rockefeller. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT This month's conviction of an imposter and murderer who conned his way across the U.S. over decades takes Fakes to a whole new level. We bring you the story of Christian Gerhartsreiter, Christopher Chichester, Christopher Crowe and Clark Rockefeller. This month's conviction of an imposter and murderer who conned his way across the U.S. over decades takes Fakes to a whole new level. We bring you the story of Christian Gerhartsreiter, Christopher Chichester, Christopher Crowe and Clark Rockefeller. 1640 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130423_65266.mp3 The RCMP made a connection to Iran yesterday, stating the two men arrested in an alleged plot to target Via Rail received direction and guidance from al-Qaeda people in Iran. Today we're taking another look at the information coming out of these arrests. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The RCMP made a connection to Iran yesterday, stating the two men arrested in an alleged plot to target Via Rail received direction and guidance from al-Qaeda people in Iran. Today we're taking another look at the information coming out of these arrests. The RCMP made a connection to Iran yesterday, stating the two men arrested in an alleged plot to target Via Rail received direction and guidance from al-Qaeda people in Iran. Today we're taking another look at the information coming out of these arrests. 1201 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130423_48433.mp3 Jenna Cooper was just 14 years old when her mom - a single mom - was confronted with a debilitating illness. And suddenly she became her mother's full-time caregiver. Today, we bring you a moving documentary on the realities they confront every day. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Jenna Cooper was just 14 years old when her mom - a single mom - was confronted with a debilitating illness. And suddenly she became her mother's full-time caregiver. Today, we bring you a moving documentary on the realities they confront every day. Jenna Cooper was just 14 years old when her mom - a single mom - was confronted with a debilitating illness. And suddenly she became her mother's full-time caregiver. Today, we bring you a moving documentary on the realities they confront every day. 1358 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130423_86881.mp3 Most people have an opinion about oil pipelines. The National Energy Board thinks it's found a way to cap the gusher of opinion when it comes to public hearings. We hear how the NEB plans to stem the flow with a controversial screening process. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Most people have an opinion about oil pipelines. The National Energy Board thinks it's found a way to cap the gusher of opinion when it comes to public hearings. We hear how the NEB plans to stem the flow with a controversial screening process. Most people have an opinion about oil pipelines. The National Energy Board thinks it's found a way to cap the gusher of opinion when it comes to public hearings. We hear how the NEB plans to stem the flow with a controversial screening process. 1479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130422_86947.mp3 Since the manhunt that left one suspect dead and another wounded, many are confused at what transpired, trying to understand the how's and why's of seeming regular, unthreatening people. We look at what we know about the motivation behind such acts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Since the manhunt that left one suspect dead and another wounded, many are confused at what transpired, trying to understand the how's and why's of seeming regular, unthreatening people. We look at what we know about the motivation behind such acts. Since the manhunt that left one suspect dead and another wounded, many are confused at what transpired, trying to understand the how's and why's of seeming regular, unthreatening people. We look at what we know about the motivation behind such acts. 1189 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130422_58221.mp3 An estimated 6% of school children in Canada have severe allergies to multiple foods which is why the work of Dr. Kari Nadeau is getting so much attention as she tries to desensitize children to the very substances that can make them deathly ill. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT An estimated 6% of school children in Canada have severe allergies to multiple foods which is why the work of Dr. Kari Nadeau is getting so much attention as she tries to desensitize children to the very substances that can make them deathly ill. An estimated 6% of school children in Canada have severe allergies to multiple foods which is why the work of Dr. Kari Nadeau is getting so much attention as she tries to desensitize children to the very substances that can make them deathly ill. 1385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130422_58324.mp3 Investigative filmmaker David Ridgen brings us a story of redemption and forgiveness that began with the violence of the Ku Klux Klan back in the 60's in the deep US South. (This documentary originally aired in November 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Investigative filmmaker David Ridgen brings us a story of redemption and forgiveness that began with the violence of the Ku Klux Klan back in the 60's in the deep US South. (This documentary originally aired in November 2011) Investigative filmmaker David Ridgen brings us a story of redemption and forgiveness that began with the violence of the Ku Klux Klan back in the 60's in the deep US South. (This documentary originally aired in November 2011) 1482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130419_99891.mp3 One suspect in Monday's Boston Marathon bombing is dead after a violent confrontation with police. The other on the run. Communities around Boston locked down as police search door to door. We look at the dramatic developments overnight in Boston. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT One suspect in Monday's Boston Marathon bombing is dead after a violent confrontation with police. The other on the run. Communities around Boston locked down as police search door to door. We look at the dramatic developments overnight in Boston. One suspect in Monday's Boston Marathon bombing is dead after a violent confrontation with police. The other on the run. Communities around Boston locked down as police search door to door. We look at the dramatic developments overnight in Boston. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130419_68097.mp3 How is it possible that 90% of Americans supported background checks for firearms purchases and nothing could be done to make that happen? Today, we look inside the NRA and hear some of the tactics it uses to keep weapons as American as gunpowder. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT How is it possible that 90% of Americans supported background checks for firearms purchases and nothing could be done to make that happen? Today, we look inside the NRA and hear some of the tactics it uses to keep weapons as American as gunpowder. How is it possible that 90% of Americans supported background checks for firearms purchases and nothing could be done to make that happen? Today, we look inside the NRA and hear some of the tactics it uses to keep weapons as American as gunpowder. 791 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130419_80810.mp3 When the two sides in the abortion debate argue, the side that uses the words choice usually supports Planned Parenthood and clinics. But those opposed to abortion are taking ownership of those words and literally changing the language of the debate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT When the two sides in the abortion debate argue, the side that uses the words choice usually supports Planned Parenthood and clinics. But those opposed to abortion are taking ownership of those words and literally changing the language of the debate. When the two sides in the abortion debate argue, the side that uses the words choice usually supports Planned Parenthood and clinics. But those opposed to abortion are taking ownership of those words and literally changing the language of the debate. 1400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130419_36619.mp3 Restaurant patrons who complain loudly and rudely to the staff have always risked silent retaliation from the kitchen. But increasingly, inconsiderate customers read about themselves on Twitter. We find out why business owners risk dissing the diners. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Restaurant patrons who complain loudly and rudely to the staff have always risked silent retaliation from the kitchen. But increasingly, inconsiderate customers read about themselves on Twitter. We find out why business owners risk dissing the diners. Restaurant patrons who complain loudly and rudely to the staff have always risked silent retaliation from the kitchen. But increasingly, inconsiderate customers read about themselves on Twitter. We find out why business owners risk dissing the diners. 1474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130418_77383.mp3 These are anxious times in the United States, from bombs in public places and reports of suspicious packages to last night's explosion at a fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas. Today, we explore anxiety and the link between terror and tension. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT These are anxious times in the United States, from bombs in public places and reports of suspicious packages to last night's explosion at a fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas. Today, we explore anxiety and the link between terror and tension. These are anxious times in the United States, from bombs in public places and reports of suspicious packages to last night's explosion at a fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas. Today, we explore anxiety and the link between terror and tension. 1199 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130418_99136.mp3 Have you looked at your cellphone bill lately? Three of Canada's smallest wireless carriers are searching for buyers, claiming big-company bias in the telecommunications sector. Analysts fear the communication breakdown will mean higher cellphone bills. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Have you looked at your cellphone bill lately? Three of Canada's smallest wireless carriers are searching for buyers, claiming big-company bias in the telecommunications sector. Analysts fear the communication breakdown will mean higher cellphone bills. Have you looked at your cellphone bill lately? Three of Canada's smallest wireless carriers are searching for buyers, claiming big-company bias in the telecommunications sector. Analysts fear the communication breakdown will mean higher cellphone bills. 1406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130418_93071.mp3 You've heard of the Boy Scouts but what about "the Navigators?" After the Boy Scouts of America refused to lift its ban on homosexuality, the Navigators were formed. We talk to the leader of the group that accepts both gay and female members. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT You've heard of the Boy Scouts but what about "the Navigators?" After the Boy Scouts of America refused to lift its ban on homosexuality, the Navigators were formed. We talk to the leader of the group that accepts both gay and female members. You've heard of the Boy Scouts but what about "the Navigators?" After the Boy Scouts of America refused to lift its ban on homosexuality, the Navigators were formed. We talk to the leader of the group that accepts both gay and female members. 1607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130417_72825.mp3 Justin Trudeau is the latest target of negative Conservative ads. Some believe he's immune to mudslinging so early on but others say that's not really what the latest ads are about. We discuss whether the framing will fit the picture this time around. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Justin Trudeau is the latest target of negative Conservative ads. Some believe he's immune to mudslinging so early on but others say that's not really what the latest ads are about. We discuss whether the framing will fit the picture this time around. Justin Trudeau is the latest target of negative Conservative ads. Some believe he's immune to mudslinging so early on but others say that's not really what the latest ads are about. We discuss whether the framing will fit the picture this time around. 1184 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130417_67647.mp3 Whatever the protests in Tahrir square promised, many Egyptians feel they're not getting it. Mohamed Aboulghar, one of the founders of the National Salvation Front explains what he plans to do about all the disillusionment. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Whatever the protests in Tahrir square promised, many Egyptians feel they're not getting it. Mohamed Aboulghar, one of the founders of the National Salvation Front explains what he plans to do about all the disillusionment. Whatever the protests in Tahrir square promised, many Egyptians feel they're not getting it. Mohamed Aboulghar, one of the founders of the National Salvation Front explains what he plans to do about all the disillusionment. 1376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130417_97417.mp3 Human error sounds almost clinical. The author of a new book suggests tens of thousands of patients in Canadian hospitals and clinics die every year as a result of someone's error. Today, the unsettling stories of routine surgeries gone terribly wrong. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Human error sounds almost clinical. The author of a new book suggests tens of thousands of patients in Canadian hospitals and clinics die every year as a result of someone's error. Today, the unsettling stories of routine surgeries gone terribly wrong. Human error sounds almost clinical. The author of a new book suggests tens of thousands of patients in Canadian hospitals and clinics die every year as a result of someone's error. Today, the unsettling stories of routine surgeries gone terribly wrong. 1607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130416_11118.mp3 Powerful explosions killed 3 people, left more than 140 injured. Fans, children, runners are the victims of unknown attackers. We speak with a photographer at the race, as well as Canadians in the race and experts trying to piece together what happened. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Powerful explosions killed 3 people, left more than 140 injured. Fans, children, runners are the victims of unknown attackers. We speak with a photographer at the race, as well as Canadians in the race and experts trying to piece together what happened. Powerful explosions killed 3 people, left more than 140 injured. Fans, children, runners are the victims of unknown attackers. We speak with a photographer at the race, as well as Canadians in the race and experts trying to piece together what happened. 1160 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130416_22647.mp3 For enthusiasts it's always been a certain thing in uncertain times. But the price of gold has dropped like a brick in the last few days. We ask if its still an investment that's good as gold. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT For enthusiasts it's always been a certain thing in uncertain times. But the price of gold has dropped like a brick in the last few days. We ask if its still an investment that's good as gold. For enthusiasts it's always been a certain thing in uncertain times. But the price of gold has dropped like a brick in the last few days. We ask if its still an investment that's good as gold. 1391 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130416_99027.mp3 The remarkable story of a young woman who's worked to free her father from a Chinese prison. Ti-Anna Wang 's efforts to get justice for her dissident dad are at the centre of a new novel for young adults about democracy, liberty and human rights. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The remarkable story of a young woman who's worked to free her father from a Chinese prison. Ti-Anna Wang 's efforts to get justice for her dissident dad are at the centre of a new novel for young adults about democracy, liberty and human rights. The remarkable story of a young woman who's worked to free her father from a Chinese prison. Ti-Anna Wang 's efforts to get justice for her dissident dad are at the centre of a new novel for young adults about democracy, liberty and human rights. 1626 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130415_20131.mp3 Justin Trudeau may get social media better than just about any other Canadian politician. Today, we look at how Trudeau's social media strategy worked and how the Liberals may take advantage of it as they try to prove they're still worthy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Justin Trudeau may get social media better than just about any other Canadian politician. Today, we look at how Trudeau's social media strategy worked and how the Liberals may take advantage of it as they try to prove they're still worthy. Justin Trudeau may get social media better than just about any other Canadian politician. Today, we look at how Trudeau's social media strategy worked and how the Liberals may take advantage of it as they try to prove they're still worthy. 1191 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130415_78896.mp3 For many Canadians, bullfighting exists only in the prose of Ernest Hemingway. The sport still draws crowds in Spain but the country's economic crisis has seen many empty seats in Spanish bullrings. A dimming of the suit of lights in today’s documentary. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT For many Canadians, bullfighting exists only in the prose of Ernest Hemingway. The sport still draws crowds in Spain but the country's economic crisis has seen many empty seats in Spanish bullrings. A dimming of the suit of lights in today’s documentary. For many Canadians, bullfighting exists only in the prose of Ernest Hemingway. The sport still draws crowds in Spain but the country's economic crisis has seen many empty seats in Spanish bullrings. A dimming of the suit of lights in today’s documentary. 1396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130415_53647.mp3 You may have sensed Canada's oil industry is not widely admired abroad. Has it hurt our international reputation? The Reputation Institute says we're still held in high esteem. Today we look at if Canada really is the unpopular kid in the world class. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT You may have sensed Canada's oil industry is not widely admired abroad. Has it hurt our international reputation? The Reputation Institute says we're still held in high esteem. Today we look at if Canada really is the unpopular kid in the world class. You may have sensed Canada's oil industry is not widely admired abroad. Has it hurt our international reputation? The Reputation Institute says we're still held in high esteem. Today we look at if Canada really is the unpopular kid in the world class. 1477 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130412_68509.mp3 The case of three teenage girls alleged to have run a human trafficking operation in Ottawa is challenging commonly held beliefs about women, crime and the justice system. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The case of three teenage girls alleged to have run a human trafficking operation in Ottawa is challenging commonly held beliefs about women, crime and the justice system. The case of three teenage girls alleged to have run a human trafficking operation in Ottawa is challenging commonly held beliefs about women, crime and the justice system. 1192 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130412_80213.mp3 Growing up, Carolyn Abraham got used to people asking her, 'What are you?' Now, modern genetics has given her answers and revealed a few family secrets along the way. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Growing up, Carolyn Abraham got used to people asking her, 'What are you?' Now, modern genetics has given her answers and revealed a few family secrets along the way. Growing up, Carolyn Abraham got used to people asking her, 'What are you?' Now, modern genetics has given her answers and revealed a few family secrets along the way. 1379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130412_62459.mp3 The case of three teenage girls alleged to have run a human trafficking operation in Ottawa is challenging commonly held beliefs about women, crime and the justice system. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The case of three teenage girls alleged to have run a human trafficking operation in Ottawa is challenging commonly held beliefs about women, crime and the justice system. The case of three teenage girls alleged to have run a human trafficking operation in Ottawa is challenging commonly held beliefs about women, crime and the justice system. 1593 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130411_13846.mp3 The banking crisis in Cypress has led to a rise in the value of the online currency Bitcoin because it's seen as a safe haven for those wary about banks, but can it be sustained? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The banking crisis in Cypress has led to a rise in the value of the online currency Bitcoin because it's seen as a safe haven for those wary about banks, but can it be sustained? The banking crisis in Cypress has led to a rise in the value of the online currency Bitcoin because it's seen as a safe haven for those wary about banks, but can it be sustained? 1198 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130411_92204.mp3 Anne Marie Pegg has just returned from three months working in a Syrian hospital. She's a family doctor in Yellowknife, but her work with Medecins Sans Frontieres has put her face to face with some of the world's most pressing medical emergencies. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Anne Marie Pegg has just returned from three months working in a Syrian hospital. She's a family doctor in Yellowknife, but her work with Medecins Sans Frontieres has put her face to face with some of the world's most pressing medical emergencies. Anne Marie Pegg has just returned from three months working in a Syrian hospital. She's a family doctor in Yellowknife, but her work with Medecins Sans Frontieres has put her face to face with some of the world's most pressing medical emergencies. 1390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130411_82012.mp3 From the death of the Iron Lady to a "royal" outsourcing debacle ... Friday host Laura Lynch joins Anna Maria in studio as we look back on the week that was. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT From the death of the Iron Lady to a "royal" outsourcing debacle ... Friday host Laura Lynch joins Anna Maria in studio as we look back on the week that was. From the death of the Iron Lady to a "royal" outsourcing debacle ... Friday host Laura Lynch joins Anna Maria in studio as we look back on the week that was. 1635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130410_42815.mp3 Luciano Branco has been awarded $4.5 by a Canadian judge - the largest insurance settlement ever handed out by a Canadian court. This is his story, and what it could mean for you. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Luciano Branco has been awarded $4.5 by a Canadian judge - the largest insurance settlement ever handed out by a Canadian court. This is his story, and what it could mean for you. Luciano Branco has been awarded $4.5 by a Canadian judge - the largest insurance settlement ever handed out by a Canadian court. This is his story, and what it could mean for you. 1187 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130410_50915.mp3 Sunderland Football Club's decision to hire former Italian player, and self-described Fascist, Paolo di Canio as its new manager is stirring controversy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Sunderland Football Club's decision to hire former Italian player, and self-described Fascist, Paolo di Canio as its new manager is stirring controversy. Sunderland Football Club's decision to hire former Italian player, and self-described Fascist, Paolo di Canio as its new manager is stirring controversy. 1409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130410_91105.mp3 The CBC's Margaret Evans watched the early days of the war unfold from Northern Iraq, where the country's Kurds supported the American invasion. Now, Margaret has gone back to the Kurdish territories to find new wealth and a fragile kind of stability. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The CBC's Margaret Evans watched the early days of the war unfold from Northern Iraq, where the country's Kurds supported the American invasion. Now, Margaret has gone back to the Kurdish territories to find new wealth and a fragile kind of stability. The CBC's Margaret Evans watched the early days of the war unfold from Northern Iraq, where the country's Kurds supported the American invasion. Now, Margaret has gone back to the Kurdish territories to find new wealth and a fragile kind of stability. 1637 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130409_57981.mp3 Outsourcing is not new but the practice is under renewed scrutiny. From the alleged in-sourcing of workers at RBC to the HD Mining case in B.C., we explore the wider impact on Canadian workers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Outsourcing is not new but the practice is under renewed scrutiny. From the alleged in-sourcing of workers at RBC to the HD Mining case in B.C., we explore the wider impact on Canadian workers. Outsourcing is not new but the practice is under renewed scrutiny. From the alleged in-sourcing of workers at RBC to the HD Mining case in B.C., we explore the wider impact on Canadian workers. 1215 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130409_60619.mp3 Nigeria is working to make Lagos a glittering tribute to engineering and business. But it is also creating anger among impoverished people who seem to have no place in the government's vision. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Nigeria is working to make Lagos a glittering tribute to engineering and business. But it is also creating anger among impoverished people who seem to have no place in the government's vision. Nigeria is working to make Lagos a glittering tribute to engineering and business. But it is also creating anger among impoverished people who seem to have no place in the government's vision. 1403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130409_11273.mp3 On the heels of news that rates of ADHD have jumped over the last decade in the U.S., we're tracking ADHD in Canada. The numbers may be smaller but the concerns just as amplified and divided. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT On the heels of news that rates of ADHD have jumped over the last decade in the U.S., we're tracking ADHD in Canada. The numbers may be smaller but the concerns just as amplified and divided. On the heels of news that rates of ADHD have jumped over the last decade in the U.S., we're tracking ADHD in Canada. The numbers may be smaller but the concerns just as amplified and divided. 1638 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130408_94178.mp3 Susan Griffiths has an appointment with Death. She is choosing assisted suicide outside of Canada because it is not available to her inside Canada ... a fact she is using her literally-dying-breath to fight. Today, parting words on the right to die. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Susan Griffiths has an appointment with Death. She is choosing assisted suicide outside of Canada because it is not available to her inside Canada ... a fact she is using her literally-dying-breath to fight. Today, parting words on the right to die. Susan Griffiths has an appointment with Death. She is choosing assisted suicide outside of Canada because it is not available to her inside Canada ... a fact she is using her literally-dying-breath to fight. Today, parting words on the right to die. 1185 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130408_90771.mp3 As Alberta's Alison Redford heads to Washington for yet more convincing on Keystone, her government is floating the idea of a new, higher price on carbon emission. Is Barack Obama's Washington succeeding where Canadian Environmentalists have failed? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT As Alberta's Alison Redford heads to Washington for yet more convincing on Keystone, her government is floating the idea of a new, higher price on carbon emission. Is Barack Obama's Washington succeeding where Canadian Environmentalists have failed? As Alberta's Alison Redford heads to Washington for yet more convincing on Keystone, her government is floating the idea of a new, higher price on carbon emission. Is Barack Obama's Washington succeeding where Canadian Environmentalists have failed? 1404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130408_30819.mp3 They called her the ‘Iron Lady’, celebrated and maligned. Electrorally she was successful, eventually stabbed by her own party and forced to leave. Margaret Thatcher died this morning and we look back on her legacy today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT They called her the ‘Iron Lady’, celebrated and maligned. Electrorally she was successful, eventually stabbed by her own party and forced to leave. Margaret Thatcher died this morning and we look back on her legacy today. They called her the ‘Iron Lady’, celebrated and maligned. Electrorally she was successful, eventually stabbed by her own party and forced to leave. Margaret Thatcher died this morning and we look back on her legacy today. 893 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130408_42382.mp3 It’s a growing art form worth Billions, literally at the tip-of-the-fingers of those who display it. Today, we look at elaborate Nail Art, a form of grooming that crosses socio-economic and racial lines and we track the consequences of recessionary times. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT It’s a growing art form worth Billions, literally at the tip-of-the-fingers of those who display it. Today, we look at elaborate Nail Art, a form of grooming that crosses socio-economic and racial lines and we track the consequences of recessionary times. It’s a growing art form worth Billions, literally at the tip-of-the-fingers of those who display it. Today, we look at elaborate Nail Art, a form of grooming that crosses socio-economic and racial lines and we track the consequences of recessionary times. 1149 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130405_98853.mp3 This week, something happened that Mexico is hoping will stem the flow of firearms. The UN voted in favor of a global treaty aimed at controlling the sale and shipment of guns and weapons across borders. Will this help the country control the drug war? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT This week, something happened that Mexico is hoping will stem the flow of firearms. The UN voted in favor of a global treaty aimed at controlling the sale and shipment of guns and weapons across borders. Will this help the country control the drug war? This week, something happened that Mexico is hoping will stem the flow of firearms. The UN voted in favor of a global treaty aimed at controlling the sale and shipment of guns and weapons across borders. Will this help the country control the drug war? 1185 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130405_82215.mp3 There’s a new online world of fundraising within our cities. With shrinking budgets, some say it's time to hit the internet to help pay for crumbling infrastructure. But others worry crowdfunding civic projects could let governments off the hook. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT There’s a new online world of fundraising within our cities. With shrinking budgets, some say it's time to hit the internet to help pay for crumbling infrastructure. But others worry crowdfunding civic projects could let governments off the hook. There’s a new online world of fundraising within our cities. With shrinking budgets, some say it's time to hit the internet to help pay for crumbling infrastructure. But others worry crowdfunding civic projects could let governments off the hook. 1397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130405_25676.mp3 Chaotic, tuneful and silly, Bollywood films are emblematic of India for millions of movie goers. And some in the Indian film industry believe that's a problem. They believe India is a serious country with serious problems and Bollywood needs a shake up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Chaotic, tuneful and silly, Bollywood films are emblematic of India for millions of movie goers. And some in the Indian film industry believe that's a problem. They believe India is a serious country with serious problems and Bollywood needs a shake up. Chaotic, tuneful and silly, Bollywood films are emblematic of India for millions of movie goers. And some in the Indian film industry believe that's a problem. They believe India is a serious country with serious problems and Bollywood needs a shake up. 1582 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130404_62211.mp3 Investigative reporters from CBC/Radio-Canada follow the money and emails in an unprecedented leak of offshore financial information, an investigative effort involving journalists in 36 countries and a trail that - in some cases - leads back to Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Investigative reporters from CBC/Radio-Canada follow the money and emails in an unprecedented leak of offshore financial information, an investigative effort involving journalists in 36 countries and a trail that - in some cases - leads back to Canada. Investigative reporters from CBC/Radio-Canada follow the money and emails in an unprecedented leak of offshore financial information, an investigative effort involving journalists in 36 countries and a trail that - in some cases - leads back to Canada. 1178 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130404_35884.mp3 North Korea has shut South Koreans out of its Kaesong Industrial park, the one spot inside its borders where the two Koreas cooperated. A little symbol of what might be possible now on hold. Today we look at North Korea and the fallout over the factories. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT North Korea has shut South Koreans out of its Kaesong Industrial park, the one spot inside its borders where the two Koreas cooperated. A little symbol of what might be possible now on hold. Today we look at North Korea and the fallout over the factories. North Korea has shut South Koreans out of its Kaesong Industrial park, the one spot inside its borders where the two Koreas cooperated. A little symbol of what might be possible now on hold. Today we look at North Korea and the fallout over the factories. 1381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130404_31140.mp3 Individually they are the size of a grain of rice, collectively they have the power of an army. Today an update on the Mountain Pine Beetle. Plus, one man’s memories of Ralph Klein and a friendship forged among the people of the Siksika First Nation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Individually they are the size of a grain of rice, collectively they have the power of an army. Today an update on the Mountain Pine Beetle. Plus, one man’s memories of Ralph Klein and a friendship forged among the people of the Siksika First Nation. Individually they are the size of a grain of rice, collectively they have the power of an army. Today an update on the Mountain Pine Beetle. Plus, one man’s memories of Ralph Klein and a friendship forged among the people of the Siksika First Nation. 1564 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130403_14285.mp3 From the KGB to the Mossad, the Canadian passport has long been used for nefarious ends. With the revelation that Ontario men were involved in the Algerian attack, we're asking if our passport is compromised for all. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT From the KGB to the Mossad, the Canadian passport has long been used for nefarious ends. With the revelation that Ontario men were involved in the Algerian attack, we're asking if our passport is compromised for all. From the KGB to the Mossad, the Canadian passport has long been used for nefarious ends. With the revelation that Ontario men were involved in the Algerian attack, we're asking if our passport is compromised for all. 1199 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130403_61404.mp3 For the last two months, close to 40 Guantanamo Bay detainees have been on a hunger strike. The government calls them attention seekers, while advocates say they are trapped. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT For the last two months, close to 40 Guantanamo Bay detainees have been on a hunger strike. The government calls them attention seekers, while advocates say they are trapped. For the last two months, close to 40 Guantanamo Bay detainees have been on a hunger strike. The government calls them attention seekers, while advocates say they are trapped. 1375 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130403_59779.mp3 Some backbench Conservative MPs are deeply concerned about Stephen Harper's influence on his caucus, while others argue the party's greatest liability is MPs who say things that cross the line. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Some backbench Conservative MPs are deeply concerned about Stephen Harper's influence on his caucus, while others argue the party's greatest liability is MPs who say things that cross the line. Some backbench Conservative MPs are deeply concerned about Stephen Harper's influence on his caucus, while others argue the party's greatest liability is MPs who say things that cross the line. 1522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130402_94243.mp3 After Friday's pipeline spill that saw diluted bitumen gush down streets, Mayflower is the Canadian pipeline debate writ large with one side arguing the spill points up the need for new pipelines and the other pointing to a reason to stop Keystone XL. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT After Friday's pipeline spill that saw diluted bitumen gush down streets, Mayflower is the Canadian pipeline debate writ large with one side arguing the spill points up the need for new pipelines and the other pointing to a reason to stop Keystone XL. After Friday's pipeline spill that saw diluted bitumen gush down streets, Mayflower is the Canadian pipeline debate writ large with one side arguing the spill points up the need for new pipelines and the other pointing to a reason to stop Keystone XL. 1371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130402_68774.mp3 Kris Katsiroubas and Ali Medlej are the two Canadians CBC News named last night, the Algerian government identified as members of the terrorist group that attacked a gas plant in the Algerian desert in January. The CBC's Greg Weston tells us more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Kris Katsiroubas and Ali Medlej are the two Canadians CBC News named last night, the Algerian government identified as members of the terrorist group that attacked a gas plant in the Algerian desert in January. The CBC's Greg Weston tells us more. Kris Katsiroubas and Ali Medlej are the two Canadians CBC News named last night, the Algerian government identified as members of the terrorist group that attacked a gas plant in the Algerian desert in January. The CBC's Greg Weston tells us more. 1189 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130402_22365.mp3 We share the story of a man whose fight against racial segregation in Canada in the 50s centred on the small Southern Ontario town of Dresden. Our project Line in the Sand follows the fight that even some Black residents didn't want Hugh Burnett to wage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT We share the story of a man whose fight against racial segregation in Canada in the 50s centred on the small Southern Ontario town of Dresden. Our project Line in the Sand follows the fight that even some Black residents didn't want Hugh Burnett to wage. We share the story of a man whose fight against racial segregation in Canada in the 50s centred on the small Southern Ontario town of Dresden. Our project Line in the Sand follows the fight that even some Black residents didn't want Hugh Burnett to wage. 1606 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130401_68999.mp3 When Ontario's public television station put out a cartoon video game about pipelines that included pipeline bombers, the West wanted in. Now the game is out. Is someone too sensitive? Is the game in bad taste? Is it a political pile-on Ontario? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT When Ontario's public television station put out a cartoon video game about pipelines that included pipeline bombers, the West wanted in. Now the game is out. Is someone too sensitive? Is the game in bad taste? Is it a political pile-on Ontario? When Ontario's public television station put out a cartoon video game about pipelines that included pipeline bombers, the West wanted in. Now the game is out. Is someone too sensitive? Is the game in bad taste? Is it a political pile-on Ontario? 1203 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130401_75219.mp3 Mary Roach's curiosity has taken her from a cadaver farm to having sex in an MRI machine. The science writer now brings her deep insight into our deep insides with her latest book,'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal.' http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Mary Roach's curiosity has taken her from a cadaver farm to having sex in an MRI machine. The science writer now brings her deep insight into our deep insides with her latest book,'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal.' Mary Roach's curiosity has taken her from a cadaver farm to having sex in an MRI machine. The science writer now brings her deep insight into our deep insides with her latest book,'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal.' 1378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130401_85659.mp3 The stains from Argentina's Dirty War continue to surface in unexpected and appalling ways. We hear from a woman who learns a terrifying secret about the people she thought were her parents - and their role in the fate of the people who gave her life. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The stains from Argentina's Dirty War continue to surface in unexpected and appalling ways. We hear from a woman who learns a terrifying secret about the people she thought were her parents - and their role in the fate of the people who gave her life. The stains from Argentina's Dirty War continue to surface in unexpected and appalling ways. We hear from a woman who learns a terrifying secret about the people she thought were her parents - and their role in the fate of the people who gave her life. 1636 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130329_30740.mp3 As Burma undergoes a fragile political transition, many are rushing to offer foreign assistance. But some say a slow and measured approach is in order given that the country is in the middle of immense change. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT As Burma undergoes a fragile political transition, many are rushing to offer foreign assistance. But some say a slow and measured approach is in order given that the country is in the middle of immense change. As Burma undergoes a fragile political transition, many are rushing to offer foreign assistance. But some say a slow and measured approach is in order given that the country is in the middle of immense change. 1331 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130329_53925.mp3 A new brew called Death Wish has been introduced as a weapon of tasse seduction in Canada's coffee wars. Its attempts to stir up the business come at a time when competition is, forgive us, double-doubling. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT A new brew called Death Wish has been introduced as a weapon of tasse seduction in Canada's coffee wars. Its attempts to stir up the business come at a time when competition is, forgive us, double-doubling. A new brew called Death Wish has been introduced as a weapon of tasse seduction in Canada's coffee wars. Its attempts to stir up the business come at a time when competition is, forgive us, double-doubling. 1597 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130328_44157.mp3 The most dangerous drugs in Canada come with a prescription. Canadians are consuming more opiods per capita than people in any other country. Over 1,000 Canadians will pay with their lives every year because of the prescription drugs they will abuse. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT The most dangerous drugs in Canada come with a prescription. Canadians are consuming more opiods per capita than people in any other country. Over 1,000 Canadians will pay with their lives every year because of the prescription drugs they will abuse. The most dangerous drugs in Canada come with a prescription. Canadians are consuming more opiods per capita than people in any other country. Over 1,000 Canadians will pay with their lives every year because of the prescription drugs they will abuse. 1193 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130328_10439.mp3 Trinity Western University forbids activities such as gossip and drinking but that's not why so many oppose plans for a new law school. They have a covenant that requires students to abstain from sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Trinity Western University forbids activities such as gossip and drinking but that's not why so many oppose plans for a new law school. They have a covenant that requires students to abstain from sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage. Trinity Western University forbids activities such as gossip and drinking but that's not why so many oppose plans for a new law school. They have a covenant that requires students to abstain from sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage. 1896 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130328_22546.mp3 After our story on federal changes regarding those Not Criminally Responsible, we heard from Retired Ontario Supreme Court Judge Douglas Carruthers who until last year chaired the Ontario Review Board. He weighs in on changes he says are not needed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT After our story on federal changes regarding those Not Criminally Responsible, we heard from Retired Ontario Supreme Court Judge Douglas Carruthers who until last year chaired the Ontario Review Board. He weighs in on changes he says are not needed. After our story on federal changes regarding those Not Criminally Responsible, we heard from Retired Ontario Supreme Court Judge Douglas Carruthers who until last year chaired the Ontario Review Board. He weighs in on changes he says are not needed. 1089 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130327_44223.mp3 With the US Supreme Court hearing two landmark cases this week, gay activists see both progress and unintended consequences. We explore how the DOMA hearings are seen as both a milestone and a distraction by those most affected. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT With the US Supreme Court hearing two landmark cases this week, gay activists see both progress and unintended consequences. We explore how the DOMA hearings are seen as both a milestone and a distraction by those most affected. With the US Supreme Court hearing two landmark cases this week, gay activists see both progress and unintended consequences. We explore how the DOMA hearings are seen as both a milestone and a distraction by those most affected. 1199 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130327_98214.mp3 New reproductive technologies make it possible for women who are old enough to be grandmothers to contemplate motherhood for the first time. We hear why some believe motherhood is not the kind of thing you want to put off. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT New reproductive technologies make it possible for women who are old enough to be grandmothers to contemplate motherhood for the first time. We hear why some believe motherhood is not the kind of thing you want to put off. New reproductive technologies make it possible for women who are old enough to be grandmothers to contemplate motherhood for the first time. We hear why some believe motherhood is not the kind of thing you want to put off. 1405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130327_11657.mp3 What are you more likely to read -- travel tips written by a veteran travel journalist or travel tips written by an airline company? You may soon not be able to tell the difference as the need for advertising revenue gets more desperate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT What are you more likely to read -- travel tips written by a veteran travel journalist or travel tips written by an airline company? You may soon not be able to tell the difference as the need for advertising revenue gets more desperate. What are you more likely to read -- travel tips written by a veteran travel journalist or travel tips written by an airline company? You may soon not be able to tell the difference as the need for advertising revenue gets more desperate. 1625 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130326_23312.mp3 Esmatullah Meherzada is an Afghan man who passed all the security checks the Canadian forces put him through to allow him to work with our soldiers in Kandahar, only to fail the one that could get him to a new life in Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Esmatullah Meherzada is an Afghan man who passed all the security checks the Canadian forces put him through to allow him to work with our soldiers in Kandahar, only to fail the one that could get him to a new life in Canada. Esmatullah Meherzada is an Afghan man who passed all the security checks the Canadian forces put him through to allow him to work with our soldiers in Kandahar, only to fail the one that could get him to a new life in Canada. 1563 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130326_86119.mp3 Until this year Janet Hamlin has been the sole court sketch artist at Guantanamo, providing the public with the only visual log of what happens there. We speak with Janet Hamlin about her key role in one of the most important chapters in history. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Until this year Janet Hamlin has been the sole court sketch artist at Guantanamo, providing the public with the only visual log of what happens there. We speak with Janet Hamlin about her key role in one of the most important chapters in history. Until this year Janet Hamlin has been the sole court sketch artist at Guantanamo, providing the public with the only visual log of what happens there. We speak with Janet Hamlin about her key role in one of the most important chapters in history. 835 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130326_99067.mp3 With preparation for a landmark study on racial profiling by Ottawa police underway, we're revisiting the incident that triggered it and we're asking if the study will be enough to confront concerns raised in various cities. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT With preparation for a landmark study on racial profiling by Ottawa police underway, we're revisiting the incident that triggered it and we're asking if the study will be enough to confront concerns raised in various cities. With preparation for a landmark study on racial profiling by Ottawa police underway, we're revisiting the incident that triggered it and we're asking if the study will be enough to confront concerns raised in various cities. 1642 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130325_45380.mp3 Today we look at a bill working its way through Canadian parliament that would change how our criminal justice system deals with those who commit serious crimes but are determined to be Not Criminally Responsible. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Today we look at a bill working its way through Canadian parliament that would change how our criminal justice system deals with those who commit serious crimes but are determined to be Not Criminally Responsible. Today we look at a bill working its way through Canadian parliament that would change how our criminal justice system deals with those who commit serious crimes but are determined to be Not Criminally Responsible. 1190 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130325_75792.mp3 Israelis with deep insight into the conflict with the Palestinians open up in The Gatekeepers, a film released this month in Canada. Former heads of the country's security agency explain why peace remains so elusive, and what needs to change. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Israelis with deep insight into the conflict with the Palestinians open up in The Gatekeepers, a film released this month in Canada. Former heads of the country's security agency explain why peace remains so elusive, and what needs to change. Israelis with deep insight into the conflict with the Palestinians open up in The Gatekeepers, a film released this month in Canada. Former heads of the country's security agency explain why peace remains so elusive, and what needs to change. 1396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130325_41132.mp3 A non-existent crime with no real victims has erupted in lynchings in some parts of West Africa. A bizarre accusation of witchcraft has ancient roots, but may have a modern trigger -- globalization. A look into something called KORO - penis snatching. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT A non-existent crime with no real victims has erupted in lynchings in some parts of West Africa. A bizarre accusation of witchcraft has ancient roots, but may have a modern trigger -- globalization. A look into something called KORO - penis snatching. A non-existent crime with no real victims has erupted in lynchings in some parts of West Africa. A bizarre accusation of witchcraft has ancient roots, but may have a modern trigger -- globalization. A look into something called KORO - penis snatching. 1649 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130322_69491.mp3 Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the federal budget Thursday with no major cuts and no major spending. With the help of three political insiders, we explored what's in it for you. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the federal budget Thursday with no major cuts and no major spending. With the help of three political insiders, we explored what's in it for you. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the federal budget Thursday with no major cuts and no major spending. With the help of three political insiders, we explored what's in it for you. 1183 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130322_56307.mp3 Emmy-award winning correspondent Graeme Smith, now an analyst with the International Crisis Group, takes us to the streets of Kabul. It's there that we get an insider's view of a society on the edge. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Emmy-award winning correspondent Graeme Smith, now an analyst with the International Crisis Group, takes us to the streets of Kabul. It's there that we get an insider's view of a society on the edge. Emmy-award winning correspondent Graeme Smith, now an analyst with the International Crisis Group, takes us to the streets of Kabul. It's there that we get an insider's view of a society on the edge. 1440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130322_52646.mp3 There are many ways to be an Afghan. The ethnic divisions also offer many ways to fight over being an Afghan. For a closer look at these tensions, Graeme Smith takes us to Golden City, a Pashtun enclave in Kabul. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT There are many ways to be an Afghan. The ethnic divisions also offer many ways to fight over being an Afghan. For a closer look at these tensions, Graeme Smith takes us to Golden City, a Pashtun enclave in Kabul. There are many ways to be an Afghan. The ethnic divisions also offer many ways to fight over being an Afghan. For a closer look at these tensions, Graeme Smith takes us to Golden City, a Pashtun enclave in Kabul. 1648 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130321_66191.mp3 From SARS to unapologetic public servants and robot reporters, we're following up on the stories of the week. We also hear from Evan Wiens, who is trying to raise awareness for his high school's gay-straight alliance. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT From SARS to unapologetic public servants and robot reporters, we're following up on the stories of the week. We also hear from Evan Wiens, who is trying to raise awareness for his high school's gay-straight alliance. From SARS to unapologetic public servants and robot reporters, we're following up on the stories of the week. We also hear from Evan Wiens, who is trying to raise awareness for his high school's gay-straight alliance. 1620 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130321_82151.mp3 When the EU offered a bailout loan to Cyprus this week, residents were shocked to discover the offer entailed a levy on the country's bank accounts. The situation has raised the question: Can we trust our banks? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT When the EU offered a bailout loan to Cyprus this week, residents were shocked to discover the offer entailed a levy on the country's bank accounts. The situation has raised the question: Can we trust our banks? When the EU offered a bailout loan to Cyprus this week, residents were shocked to discover the offer entailed a levy on the country's bank accounts. The situation has raised the question: Can we trust our banks? 1200 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/current_20130321_12972.mp3 As remaining international troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, there's been anxiety as to whether the country can move forward without continued foreign help. Emmy-award winning journalist Graeme Smith joined us to provide insight into the uncertainty. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT As remaining international troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, there's been anxiety as to whether the country can move forward without continued foreign help. Emmy-award winning journalist Graeme Smith joined us to provide insight into the uncertainty. As remaining international troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, there's been anxiety as to whether the country can move forward without continued foreign help. Emmy-award winning journalist Graeme Smith joined us to provide insight into the uncertainty. 1387