The Currentwith Anna Maria Tremonti

A new 'smart neighbourhood' proposed for Toronto has raised concerns about the data that could be collected. Who would own it, and what would it be used for?

A new 'smart neighbourhood' proposed for Toronto has raised concerns about the data that could be collected. Who would own it, and what would it be used for?

Gibson, the iconic creator of electric guitars, filed for bankruptcy protection this week. Is it the end of rock 'n' roll as we know it? Different industry voices weigh in.

El Chapo: DEA agent describes the hunt for the world's most dangerous drug lord

Only you can prevent gross, smelly fat bergs from clogging up city sewers, says inspector

Despite stark warnings from officials, some people in New Brunswick are reluctant to evacuate, says a CBC reporter in the area.

From data and privacy concerns about a proposed high-tech community in Toronto; to the flooding in southern New Brunswick; to allegations of the mistreatment of cheerleaders in the U.S.; to whether financial woes for Gibson Guitars means the death of rock and roll ... This is The Current.

Full text transcript for May 3rd episode.

From reporter Ronan Farrow on how the U.S. state department was destroyed by President Trump; to accusations of bullying and workplace harassment in the Newfoundland Liberal caucus; to disability advocate Ing Wong-Ward's push to talk about living with dignity through palliative care ... This is The Current.

The complaints over behaviour in the caucus of Newfoundland's governing Liberal party just keep coming. CBC's Anthony Germain unpacks the bullying and harassment allegations.

Ronan Farrow's new book argues that the U.S. State Department is being gutted to the point where American influence in the world is at risk.

Ronan Farrow's new book argues that the U.S. State Department is being gutted to the point where American influence in the world is at risk.

The complaints over behaviour in the caucus of Newfoundland's governing Liberal party just keep coming. CBC's Anthony Germain offers a primer on the bullying and harassment allegations.

The complaints over behaviour in the caucus of Newfoundland's governing Liberal party just keep coming. CBC's Anthony Germain unpacks the bullying and harassment allegations.

Ing Wong-Ward, a disability rights advocate, was diagnosed with colon cancer over a year ago. Now in palliative care, she is fighting to make her remaining time meaningful — and to help others to do the same.

Ing Wong-Ward, the disability rights advocate, was diagnosed with colon cancer over a year ago. Now in palliative care, she is fighting to make her remaining time meaningful — and to help others to do the same.

Raising boys in the era of MeToo has some parents calling for a rethink in how we define masculinity because they say expectations can harm both boys and girls.

When you don't feel well, could Googling your symptoms make you feel sicker? If you search online about the side-effects of a drug, are you more likely to think you're experiencing them? According to a new Canadian study, it might.

Full text transcript for May 2nd episode

From a Canadian study raising questions about the impact of the nocebo effect; to parents discussing what it means to raise boys and how masculinity needs to be redefined; to new information about Canada's role in Hassan Diab's extradition ... This is The Current.

Raising boys in the era of MeToo has some parents calling for a rethink in how we define masculinity because they say expectations can harm both boys and girls.

A new study looks at whether knowing about the potential side-effects of medications leaves you more likely to believe you're experiencing them. Not everyone is convinced it does, and this leaves doctors with ethical questions about how much information is too much.