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Investigative journalist Tim Golden joins to David Common to unpack how the drug trafficking trial trial of Genaro García Luna is revealing decades of corruption, extortion and political interference from both Mexican and American officials that fueled the rise of Mexico's most infamous drug cartels – and by extension – the ongoing overdose crisis.

In the latest round of The Sunday Magazine's monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, David Common competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown.

Why does a Céline Dion ballad make one person’s heart go on, while it drives someone else to distraction? Susan Rogers says it's about more than just personal taste. The record producer-turned-neuroscientist reveals what's really going on in your brain when you listen to music.

Akim Aliu is telling his life story in a new graphic memoir called Dreamer, which follows his journey from Nigeria to Ukraine to Canada, right up to the NHL. He joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about why the hockey's future depends on meaningful action towards inclusivity and accessibility for people from all walks of life.

Eugene Hütz, frontman of the 'gypsy punk' band Gogol Bordello, speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about spreading a message of solidarity with his home country of Ukraine through music.

With Parliament set to resume on Monday, journalist Paul Wells and Le Devoir columnist Emilie Nicolas join Piya Chattopadhyay to map out the landscape ahead for the new sitting, including the economy, health-care, party leaders, and the state of political discourse in Canada one year after the convoy protests.

Investigative journalist Walt Bogdanich sheds light on McKinsey & Company's history and controversies, following revelations that the consulting firm has been awarded more than $100 million in federal government contracts since 2015.

Squirrels, raccoons, and rats are all animals that many would describe as 'pests.' But science journalist Bethany Brookshire says our tendency to lump such creatures under that label reveals less about them and more about our own human species.

The federal government has reached a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by hundreds of First Nations. It marks the first time Canada has compensated bands and communities for the collective harms related to residential schools. Professor and columnist Niigaan Sinclair joins Piya Chattopadhyay to unpack the significance of the deal.

On the two-year mark of Joe Biden's first term as U.S. president, journalist Chris Whipple breaks down Biden's political wins and losses so far, as criticisms of him mount over the discovery of classified documents at his home and private office.

Almost every culture and religion around the world has some version of paradise. Travel writer Pico Iyer has spent decades thinking and writing about the concept. He joins Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss his new book, The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise.

As Canadians demand accountability for the chaotic holiday travel season, Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with political science and urban studies professor Anthony Perl about what these recent problems reveal about Canada's broader transportation landscape, and what needs to be done to improve it moving forward.

China has seen a massive outbreak of COVID-19 since it abruptly ended strict mitigation policies in December. Now, with millions expected to travel for the Lunar New Year holiday, there are fears it may spark another wave. The Washington Post's China bureau chief Lily Kuo unpacks this moment in the country.

The story of Bambi turns 100 this year. But as a new translation reveals, the original Bambi bears little relation to the classic Disney film. The story is a parable about the persecution of minority groups after the First World War. Translator Jack Zipes explains why he believes the novel still holds important lessons for our world today.

Between Instagram influencers suggesting you practice mindfulness to escape burnout and home decor that demands you have "good vibes only!"... it can feel like a bit much. Nora McInerney talks to Piya Chattopadhyay about her book of essays, Bad Vibes Only and how the "good vibes" ethos can sometimes leave us feeling worse off.