The Current
CBC
300 episodes
Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
More about the show
The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.
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Inside Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO
Anthropic is about to make its stock market debut in what could be the largest in history, but it comes with significant risks. CNN Reporter Clare Duffy on what this could mean for the future of AI and the economy.
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Ebola, Bombs and Migrants: MSF’s Dr. Joanne Liu
Dr. Joanne Liu was the International President of Medecins Sans Frontiers from 2013 to 2019, and came face to face with the world's biggest humanitarian crises of that time. Since leaving her role at MSF, Dr. Liu has…
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Are GLP-1s the answer to fighting childhood obesity?
New guidance from the WHO says physicians should consider GLP-1s for kids living with obesity. But what do families need to know before trying the medications, and will they work for every child?
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The hidden toll of Lebanon’s war
Award-winning journalist and long-time conflict reporter Sally Armstrong talks about her latest trip to Lebanon, where she saw the ways in which the war there is taking a toll on the country’s children.
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How walking can make you more creative
Taking a stroll isn't just good for your body. It can help you brainstorm ideas. McMaster researcher Alex Thabane says that's more important than ever at a time when people are outsourcing mental work to AI.
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Why Flock coming to Canada has privacy experts worried
There is a growing resistance in Canada to automated license plate readers powered by AI. With ALPR brand Flock coming to Canada there are concerns around mass surveillance and misuse by the police but police insist…
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Public opinion is changing on immigration
A new survey from Environics Institute for Survey Research shows that the Canadian public is less concerned about the overall level of immigration compared to last year. Andrew Parkin, the Executive Director of…
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B.C. elects a new Premier. What’s next?
British Columbians voted for change in a big way. The Conservatives won 63 seats. The NDP, 28. And the Greens, 2. It's a dramatic outcome for a party that seemed to have come undone at the seams when the NDP's David…
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When you find out you don’t have MS after all
When actress Christina Applegate found out she didn't have MS after 5 years, she wasn't relieved. The symptoms persist, and now she doesn't have any diagnosis. Studies show that upwards of one in five MS diagnoses are…
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Could space be the next daily commute?
Ariel Ekblaw is a space architect looking to solve the problems of life on Earth and beyond. Hear how her designs for a new space habitat could replace the International Space Station, a reality check on data centres…
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US midterm ads: expensive and offensive
We speak with Zeteo senior political reporter Asawin Suebsaeng about the costly, heated US midterm ad wars, including Republican Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s new ad featuring the estranged mother of his…
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Who took these mysterious Summer of Love era photos?
An unknown photographer embedded themself in the San Francisco protests in the late '60s, getting up close to famous figures like Mohammed Ali, Jerry Garcia, Timothy Leary and Carlos Santana. Their collection now…
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Rick and Amanda Hansen reflect on the “Man in Motion” Tour
For more than two years, Canadian Rick Hansen pushed his wheelchair around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. Now — more than 40 years later — a new documentary at TIFF, "Man in…
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Where is the Canadian economy headed?
Inflation is up, and the latest job numbers were worse than expected. Guest host Peter Armstrong speaks to three top economic watchers about the state of the Canadian economy and what it means for your household budget.
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How golf helped Anishinaabe writer Jesse Wente heal
Writer, broadcaster and arts administrator Jesse Wente was producing a documentary based on the Thomas King book, The Inconvenient Indian — when a controversy erupted over the filmmaker Michelle Latimer's indigenous…
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New Yorker's David Remnick on Israeli & US mid-term elections
Pulitzer prize winner and long-time editor of The New Yorker shares his insights on the upcoming Israeli election, the US midterms, and how both outcomes could shape the future of both countries and the relationship…
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As Ebola spreads, Canadian scientists work on a vaccine
Nigeria has recorded its first case of Ebola in more than a decade, becoming the latest country in Africa battling the world’s second-largest outbreak of the virus. We hear from Heather Kerr, Country Director for the…
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Family of injured Wainwright soldier speaks out
Four days following a deadly brush fire that killed four soldiers and injured dozens more at CFB Wainwright, we speak with Teresa Hiatt, the older sister of Cpl. Sean Hiatt, who is in critical condition at an Edmonton…
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Malcolm Gladwell on America's gun violence problem
Gun violence remains one of America's deadliest and most polarizing issues. There have already been more than 350 mass shootings in the United States in 2026. Malcolm Gladwell is the author of international…
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Kawhi Leonard is back — Can the Raptors do it again?
The Toronto Raptors open their regular season on Wednesday with a familiar face on the roster. Last month, Kawhi Leonard re-joined the team he led to a championship in 2019. But after an injury- and scandal-plagued…
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Outgoing ambassador to Russia on life in Moscow
Longtime diplomat Sarah Taylor has just wrapped up nearly three years on the ground in Moscow as Canada's ambassador to Russia, her final posting before retirement. She speaks with Matt Galloway about her conversations…
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Buddhist nuns taught chef Eric Ripert about mindful cooking
Celebrity chef Eric Ripert's latest cookbook, "Mindful Cooking: Simple Recipes for Nurturing Body and Soul" explores why we cook and teaches mindfulness and gratitude in the kitchen. We speak with the owner of the…
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3-2-1 Blast Off! Miniature organs in space
Miniature organs have landed at the International Space Station. Scientists sent them there to better understand the disease of aging. David Sachs, assistant professor of surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at…
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Alberta chooses to stay in Canada. What’s next?
Final results aren't in yet, but at this point, results show that about three quarters of Alberta voters chose the option to stay in the country. With us, Alberta's top political watchers break down the results of the…
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Deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta
Flags across all federal buildings are flying at half-mast today following a deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed yesterday that four people are…
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What it means for women to leave the Italian mafia
Piera Aiello’s husband was murdered in a Sicilian Mafia hit. Three days later, she decided to testify against the Cosa Nostra, then she fled her home — spending the next three decades under a new identity.Her story…
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Alberta votes
Our National Affairs Panel talks about Alberta politics — and whatever the outcome, what it means for the federation and Alberta's relationship with Ottawa. Plus, the US mid-terms and how they could impact trade talks.
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Will Alberta stay in Canada?
Matt Galloway is on the ground in Alberta as voting gets underway in a referendum on whether to start the legal process to leave Canada. Hear from voters and organizers on both sides of the debate about the impact on…
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Will Alberta be better off staying in or leaving Canada?
Constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson has become a leading voice in the Alberta separatist movement. He’s the co-chair of Let Alberta Decide and leads the Alberta Transition Council. We speak to him about why he thinks…
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Basking in the "Small Stuff" can make a big difference
While we focus on success or fulfillment as the path to happiness, author Ian Bogost thinks we are overlooking a whole category of life experiences — delightful, small moments of sensory gratification — that can make…
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What time is it in Canada?
Times and time zones in Canada are changing. November 1st much of the country will remain in daylight savings for the first time not turning their clocks back for the winter months. Joseph De Koninck is Emeritus…
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Black Hawk down
The CBC has learned that the federal government has quietly put a pause on buying more American-made Black Hawk helicopters. That decision is getting mixed reviews as some analysts say it's the right call while others…
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Is the U.S. sliding into competitive authoritarianism?
Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump took office for the second time, he's been criticized for eroding democracy and the rule of law. Now, political scientist Lucan Way, argues that the United States has definitively…
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Mastering “The Art of Fighting”
Bestselling author and conflict facilitator Priya Parker says most of us are not very good at fighting: either we avoid it, or we escalate it until it becomes explosive. In her new book, The Art of Fighting, she…
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IPCC battle over climate science report
The world's leading climate scientists with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are convening in Addis Ababa to discuss the timeline to publish the latest climate science, ahead of COP 33 in 2028. But the…
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Why Jane Doe's lawyer fears for her safety
It has been just a few weeks since a woman known as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University and seven men she alleges sexually assaulted her at a campus fraternity in 2024. Her name and her story have…
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Is President Trump’s diesel deal reshaping the Ukraine war?
U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal with Russia will see 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel released to the global markets this month, in an effort to lower prices for Americans. Simon Shuster, staff writer at The…
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The Current is in Prince Edward Island
This season of The Current kicked off with a road trip in the Maritimes. From that visit, we’ll bring you some highlights from Prince Edward Island. We’re talking about PEI's oyster industry and how farmers and fishers…
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B.C. Premier gambles on a snap election
Voters in B.C. have a busy two weeks ahead with back to back municipal and provincial elections, after Premier David Eby called a snap election two years into his mandate. Katie DeRosa, CBC Legislative Reporter, and…
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Are lithium-ion batteries a fire risk?
They power everything from phones to vapes to electric bikes. But lithium-ion batteries can also be highly combustible and dangerous. Brenda Dennis learned that when a lamp in her garden caught fire. Her pets died in…
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Princess Diana book not about ‘settling scores’: Charles Spencer
Almost 30 years after the death of Princess Diana, her brother Charles Spencer has written a new memoir about her life, her struggles, and the Royal institutions that played a role in both. He sits down with Matt…
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Florida property tax plan takes aim at snowbirds
Canadians who own homes in Florida are wrestling with a proposed property tax increase as Governor DeSantis looks to eliminate taxes for Floridians, offloading the costs to homeowners who don't live in the US.
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What keeps Retired Gen. Wayne Eyre up at night?
Retired General Wayne Eyre sits down with Matt Galloway to reflect on the forty-year military career he chronicles in his new memoir, Into the Breach: A Soldier’s Journey, from his time in Afghanistan, to handling the…
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The hidden costs of fish feed
A global investigation exposes the hidden costs of the fish meal industry, the food that's made to feed farmed seafood. Investigative journalist and director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, Ian Urbina, talks about the…
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Jax Irwin’s “best wrong number” she’s ever called
Jax Irwin is a Toronto broadcaster, originally from Nova Scotia, and she calls herself a phone enthusiast. Last month, we spoke to her on this program. Paul Matthews in Brigus, Newfoundland, heard the interview. About…
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What could possibly go wrong with Meta's Muse?
Meta's personal AI agent Muse is now one of Canada's most downloaded apps, and has attracted millions of users since it was first launched in September. It acts as a personal assistant and can help with things like…
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How about them ‘Sunpunch’ apples?
After 25 years in development, there is a new apple hitting grocery stores near you. We'll hear from Amritpal Singh, a scientist at Summerland Research and Development Centre and creator of the Sunpunch apple, on why…
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An indefinite pause on the expansion of MAiD
The federal government says it's not going to go ahead with an expansion of medical assistance in dying for people whose only medical condition is a mental illness. Advocates say people with mental illness are being…
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We talk about consent. So why isn't it working?
The ‘Cornell 7’ incident has people talking about sexual assault. Some are asking why cases like this keep happening, even after years of education on consent. Two counsellors who talk to boys and young men about…
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When violence begets violence
Ken Wyder grew up in privilege, as part of the prominent Vancouver family, the Bentalls. But he also grew up subject to his father's violent outburst and unpredictable rage. In his new memoir, Kill Not the Butterfly,…
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