All summer long, The Current is bringing you the best of CBC podcasts. Here's what we're playing on air, and where to find episodes online.

When Marike Finlay and her partner, Karin Cope, decided to move from Quebec to the Maritimes 20 years ago, they asked their older friend, Elisabeth Bigras: "Why don't you come?"

Today on The Current: Rural Canadians still struggle with poor internet connectivity, despite promises to fix it; why ‘adopting an elder’ was life-changing for this Canadian household; Vaccine Hunters founder says they’ll be back — if needed; and episode 7 of Recall: How to Start a Revolution

While people in Louisiana and Mississippi recover from Hurricane Ida, professor Robert Bullard wants people to know Black and Brown communities will need more help post-disaster.

Today on The Current: The threat of terrorism after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan; communities of colour hit hardest by disasters like Hurricane Ida; and episode 6 of Recall: How to Start a Revolution

Mohammed Ehsan Saadat had to flee Afghanistan to protect himself and his family from the Taliban, but it was hard to leave his siblings and life behind.

Vivian Ayoungman was forced to attend Old Sun Indian Residential School in the 1950s, where she was beaten for speaking her own language. Decades later, the building has been repurposed as a community college to preserve Siksika language and culture.

Today on The Current: Family thankful to be out of Afghanistan as resettlement continues; former residential school now a place to teach and celebrate Siksika culture; and episode 5 of CBC podcast Recall: How to Start a Revolution.

Political parties are making big promises about affordable housing ahead of voting day in Canada, but is it enough? Guest host Anthony Germain spoke with two non-partisan experts about what parties are planning.

Today on The Current: What parties are promising on affordable housing ahead of election day; and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on what she’s learned about grief.

Canadians who grew their own gardens this pandemic summer and are looking to try pickling their bounty for the first time should start small, says an Edmonton woman who has been canning for years.

Today on The Current: changing mask mandates and the weight of pandemic fatigue; Mellissa Fung on trying to get women out of Afghanistan; Canadians turn to canning to save fruits of summer pandemic gardens, and episode 4 of CBC podcast Recall: How to Start a Revolution.

A spokesperson for the Taliban has promised to respect women's rights within the norms of Islamic law, but Martine Van Biljert, co-founder of Afghanistan Analysts Network, says that remains to be seen. 

Today on The Current: Women in Afghanistan are worried for their safety and human rights; how a N.S. court decision will be used to recognize systemic racism when sentencing; Fraggle Rock makes a comeback; and episode 3 of CBC podcast Recall: How to Start a Revolution.

University students may be eagerly preparing their return to the classroom after a sometimes painful and frustrating year-and-a-half of online learning, but the transition may not be without its complications.

Today on the Current: Concerns about vaccine mandates or lack-there-of at universities; a potential serious refugee crisis out of Afghanistan; Tim Caulfield on overcoming the anxiety of everyday life; and episode 2 of CBC podcast Recall: How to Start a Revolution

If the first thing you do in the morning is roll over in bed and grab your phone from your nightstand, or you check your emails while sitting on the throne, you’re not alone. But it’s probably not the best thing for your well-being, says a health policy expert.

Kevin Newman wants Canada to do more. The journalist and volunteer with Veterans Transition Network says Canada isn’t doing enough to get people out of Afghanistan, following the collapse of the government and Taliban takeover. 

Dr. Martens boots had humble beginnings but have found a lasting appeal. But as the company behind makes an IPO and they become more fashionable, one expert wonders if the brand will "lose its currency as the footwear of rebellion."

Today on The Current: Volunteer pushes for Canada to do more as Afghans struggle to get out of Kabul; political scientist Aengus Bridgman on manipulated media and misinformation; episode 1 of CBC podcast Recall: How to Start a Revolution, and the humble beginnings and lasting appeal of Dr. Martens.