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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else. Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your essential daily news podcast. We take you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Hosted by Jayme Poisson. Every morning, Monday to Friday. Visit https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner for show descriptions, links, and transcripts. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.
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10/3 brings you the biggest stories in Canada told by Postmedia's national network of award-winning journalists. Hosted by Dave Breakenridge, 10/3 updates twice a week.
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Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.
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The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
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Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.
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CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news. Check out our new daily podcast, This is Toronto.
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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. And, in the run up to the US Election, Lucy Hough presents US Election Extra, a daily series of short updates, running alongside the regular Today in Focus podcast. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering ...
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Toronto Mike discusses various issues of the day and chats with interesting guests about the serious and not-so-serious. It's authentic controlled chaos with a Toronto spin.
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A weekly roundtable about Indigenous issues and events in Canada and beyond. Hosted by Rick Harp.
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Don’t Call Me Resilient
The Conversation, Vinita Srivastava, Dannielle Piper, Krish Dineshkumar, Jennifer Moroz, Rehmatullah Sheikh, Kikachi Memeh, Ateqah Khaki, Scott White
Host Vinita Srivastava dives into conversations with experts and real people to make sense of the news, from an anti-racist perspective. From The Conversation Canada.
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True North founder Candice Malcolm takes to the airwaves to talk about the latest headlines, conduct in-depth interviews and dive into stories the mainstream media won't touch.
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Toronto is home, but how well do you really know it? Host Dani Stover brings you in-depth interviews and stories about the wild, random, important, and under-appreciated places, people and things that shape the city. Regular episodes shine a light on the corners of Toronto you never knew existed and the ones you've always wanted to know more about.
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We live in a confusing world… so if you’ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we’re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what’s going on around you. They'll try to get to the bottom of the issue by chatting with experts, journalists and even folks directly involved. They may not have all the answers to climate change, world politics or the economy BUT you can join them on this weekl ...
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The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.
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Unpublished Cafe, hosted by veteran radio journalist Ed Hand, provides an unfiltered prospective on Canadian current affairs free of bias and political partisanship. Unpublished Cafe is the official podcast of Unpublished Media Inc.
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Your podcast hosts are GVizzle and Tempest, the 1 and 44 behind the title. We take meandering journeys through a whole variety of topics, where nothing is off limits! Join us as we get to know each other better - our friendship dates back to a grand total of 2 hours before we started the first episode.
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RezXperts features a Canadian Indigenous - Aboriginal perspective in todays world, providing interviews, commentary, and discussion on current affairs, news, politics, culture, lifestyles, and more.
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Go deeper into the news and current affair impacting Canada and what it means for Christians trying to make sense of it all with Context Beyond the Headlines podcast. We sit down with people who have first-hand experiences to get their perspectives on how changes to society will affect Canadians and how the church can play a role in walking alongside the most vulnerable. Host Maggie John tackles how faith intersects with everything from abortion, decriminalization of drugs, reconciliation, h ...
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RezBirds is a team of four Indigenous men that are tackling the hard hitting issues of modern society with eloquent lunacy. If you like deep issues but would rather they went off the deep end than into an ivory tower, then this podcast is a must listen. The team uses adult language and themes and it is not a PG program. Listener discretion is advised.
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Indicast is India's first multi person podcast and have been at it since 2005. We will be covering anything and everything that might be of interest to a listener of Indian origin so the topics range from Sonia to Sania. The podcast is a mix of english and hindi and we try to keep it very informal. We usually have a serious discussion and balance it out with lighter topic. So expect a good discussion with few laughs.
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The podcast companion to The Calgary Journal, made up of approximately 200 student reporters from year one to four of Mount Royal University's journalism program based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Global Beat Radio
Khaoula Bengezi, Mark Burgess, Layla Mashkoor, Raj A. Paleja, Sean Pittman, Adnan Raja, Mola Shahsavari
Airing Tuesdays at 9:30am on CFMU 93.3 in Hamilton, Canada
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Harrison Harper aka "Hoppsy" has finally taken the plunge and given the people what they want. Enjoy an entertaining, unfiltered, good ol' Western Canadian boy tackle the trending topics of week. Hate him or love him, you can't stop listening either way.
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The Epoch Audio podcast gives you the opportunity to listen to some of the best journalism The Epoch Times has to offer, including news, opinion, and analysis. The Epoch Times aims to provide neutral, objective and accurate reporting on authoritative news topics. We stand outside of political interests or bias, We inform the reader about the most important issues of our time and in this way we promote broad-mindedness and contribute positively to society. As an independent outlet, we address ...
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Weekend Listen: What happened to Christine Harron?
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Christine Harron, a book-loving teenager from Hanover, Ontario, leaves for school in the spring of 1993 and is never seen again. A suspect emerges, confessing to her murder, but the case falls apart and Christine's family are left without answers. In Season 9 of the award winning podcast Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen, along with Christine's…
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From online hoaxes to deep fakes, the media landscape is filled with misinformation and disinformation. "Big [If True]" is a new weekly series premiering on TVO that aims to help viewers navigate through the false narratives and fake news bombarding our feeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sharan Shetty about his documentary “Forgotten 59: The Untold Godhra Story.”Follow them:X: @sharansetty2Documentary: https://youtu.be/m3eEimB6Etw?si=TuTmwwKr65jlAXhEDonate: https://pages.razorpay.com/GodhraStory#godhrakand #sabarmatiexpress #forgotten59------------------------------------------------------------L…
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Trump Could Be Great for One Canadian Industry
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Is there an “appetizing upside” to Trump’s win for Canada? Betakit’s Douglas Soltys joins to consider the shifting perspectives in the Canadian tech scene, and why Justin Trudeau is no longer the “Tech Bro” Prime Minister. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Direc…
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How Two Indigenous Artists Are Keeping Their Traditions Alive
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Quilter Alice Olsen Williams living in Curve Lake First Nation and Quillworker Sandra Moore living in Hiawatha First Nation use their art to pass on their Anishinaabe heritage so it doesn't get forgotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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How do head injuries and concussions increase risk for brain disease? And what can we do to prevent people from getting hurt? We explore these risks, as well as new science that may help identify brain disease sooner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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Politics, Gaza and money collide at The Giller Prize
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For the last year, Canada’s premier literary award The Giller Prize has been embroiled in a controversy that has split the Canadian literary community. Last years gala was interrupted by protestors who rushed the stage carrying placards emblazoned with ‘Scotiabank Funds Genocide.’ What they were referring to was the fact The Giller’s lead sponsor, …
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Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK
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Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd goes out on the road – to Birmingham, Stalybridge and Clacton – to chart Nigel Farage’s bid to transform Reform UK into a modern, professional political party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Can the Liberals Keep Governing Amid Parliamentary Gridlock?
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The leader of the government in the House of Commons is one of the most important jobs in parliament. It's tricky work, especially in a minority parliament such as the one the Trudeau Liberals govern with at the moment. That's been made tougher due to a procedural stalemate. The post is held by the Liberal member for Burlington, Karina Gould, and s…
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Victoria Matiash: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1584
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In this 1585th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Victoria Matiash about her career in broadcasting, hosting Pucks in 7 and delivering the news on Newstalk 1010, writing for ESPN, and so much more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond …
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An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extra
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The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Cliff Hacking: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1584
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In this 1584th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike peels back the layers of Cliff Hacking and really gets to know the man and Electronic Products Recycling Association, one of the tent pole partners of Toronto Mike'd. Alternative title: Everything you ever wanted to know about RecycleMyElectronics.ca, but were afraid to ask. Toronto Mike'd is proudly b…
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Aerospace giant Boeing has had big problems to overcome since the crashes of two of its 737 Max aircraft. Its situation was compounded this year with another safety scare and a strike losing it billions of dollars. It has a new CEO who has pledged to return the company to its engineering roots and away from cost cutting and in October, Boeing manag…
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Why Are So Many Ontario School Boards Running Deficits?
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Multiple school boards across the province are in the red and students are seeing the effects in staffing, program and supply cutbacks. The Ministry of Education recently reported that 21 boards are reporting in-year deficits of $200 million. The Agenda looks at why these boards are in the shape they're in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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Long-range missiles, nuclear fears in Ukraine
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Earlier this week, after months of debate and hesitation, the U.S. decided to allow Ukraine to use American made ATACMS missiles on targets inside Russia. Escalations followed, such as Russia signing a new doctrine that lowered the threshold for nuclear attacks. As the tensions ratchet up, there’s still the question of what will happen once Donald …
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Daniel Bordman and Rohan Kumar Pall as they discuss the recent incident where a Canadian Khalistani was allegedly telling White Canadians to go back to Europe and Jewish Canadians to go back to Israel.Follow them:X: @RoUncensoredYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoUncensored X: @DanielBordmanOGSupport Daniel: htt…
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What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?
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From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Vikram Sampath about his book, "Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760–1799)."Follow them:Twitter: @vikramsampathBook: https://amzn.in/d/a5gxVgo#tipusultan #islamism #mughals------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal…
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Nice Try, Bluesky (Still Bitter Over Twitter)
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As Bluesky rides high, Jesse finally quits Twitter (two years too late.) Co-host Douglas Soltys explains why the fediverse might be our last best hope for social media. Plus, an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, and why Apple News is great for readers (and terrible for publishers) Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer…
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What Does a Trump Presidency Mean For Ukraine?
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With Donald Trump poised to return to the presidency, what will this mean for the war in Ukraine? Will Canada and other western nations step up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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Research by Brock University has found that disruptive behaviours in students has increased in Ontario classrooms since the return of in-person learning following the pandemic. The Agenda invites one of the researchers behind this study and a long-time Ontario educator to discuss what is causing rampant student incivility. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Nearly a million Canadian workers have taken job action in recent years, with Canada Post employees being the latest to do so. That included work stoppages at airlines, railways and Canadian ports. You might assume, from the many headlines about strikes, that union power is growing in Canada. But in fact, over the last forty years, the number of wo…
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After a beloved gorilla at the Toronto Zoo named Charles died last month, hundreds of people visited his enclosure to mourn and lay flowers. But did his fellow apes understand that he had died? Did Charles ever contemplate his own mortality? Susana Monsó has long contemplated questions like these as she seeks to understand how animals understand de…
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Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?
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More than 10,000 farmers converged on Whitehall protesting against Labour’s plans for inheritance tax on farms. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Jeff Silverman: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1583
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In this 1583rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Yuk-Yuk's president Jeff Silverman about his years working for Gary Topp, creating The All-Night Show with Chuck the Security Guard, and his relationship with Mark Breslin leading to a lengthy run as President of Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Clubs. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes…
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Danielle Smith's All You Can Eat Alberta-Style Freedom
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tabled a rehauled Bill of Rights with changes aimed at ending vaccine mandates, protecting gun ownership and ensuring property rights–a move she claims as “reflection of our shared values.” But it doesn't stop there, over 30 bills are making their way through the Alberta legislature, so host Noor Azrieh sits down with…
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What is the greatest piece of music ever written? If you said Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, you'll get no argument here. But how to describe a documentary about the Ninth which includes Russia's immoral war against Ukraine, Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel a year ago, and the cartoonist who created Charlie Brown? Complicated? You bet. Here are the d…
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Is Monopoly Power Undermining the Canadian Food System?
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A new report from the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project argues Canada's food system is being undermined by monopoly. And while grocery stores have become an easy target for consumer anger over the cost of food, this report says consolidation has occurred at all levels of the supply chain. The Agenda looks at the implications of the report. See omnystu…
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UN Palestinian rapporteur Francesca Albanese
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Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, recently returned from a week-long trip to Canada. She was given standing ovations at sold-out speaking events, yet also faced backlash from groups who called for the Canadian government to condemn her, and advocated for the UN to remove her from her position. To…
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Inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: the capital where gangs have taken over
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Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports from Haiti on the struggles of the government to reassert its authority over the capital, Port-au-Prince, and on the ordinary Haitians caught up in the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Andy Kim: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1582
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In this 1582nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Andy Kim as they discuss Rock Me Gently, his work with the Barenaked Ladies, meeting them at Molly Johnson's Kumbaya Festival, and his 20th Andy Kim Christmas show at Massey Hall. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Adva…
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India Vs NewZealand Review BGT Preview
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit look back at the humiliating loss of India vs. New Zealand in their home series. They also preview the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy and the controversy surrounding the Champions Trophy.Follow them:Twitter: @ask0704#IndiaVSNewZealand #IndiavsAustralia #bgt #BorderGavaskarTrophy------------------------------------…
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In the past week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has announced many members of his upcoming cabinet, giving a window into his second term’s priorities. There’s little known about the wider implications of these appointments, but one area that Trump has emphasized as a “day one” priority is immigration. This was Trump’s single biggest talking poi…
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Substack's Founder on News, Money, and Musk
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Journalists have flocked to Substack. Abandoning legacy titles to pursue self-puslishing freedom at the occasionally controversial app. Substack has incubated Bari Weiss's Free Press and Andrew Sullivan’s The Weekly Dish. Here in Canada, a lot of names that Canadaland listeners may be familiar with are thriving on Substack: Terry Glavin, Sam Cooper…
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Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India
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A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominations | Ask Me Anything
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It's been almost two weeks since Donald Trump was re-elected. So far the US president-elect has announced a slate of cabinet nominations and some nominees are facing heavy scrutiny. Our AMA guest is journalist Zack Beauchamp. He's a senior correspondent for Vox who covers US democracy. He's also the author of a new book, “The Reactionary Spirit: Ho…
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Canada Post, Georges Erasmus, Meteorology and climate change, Grievance politics, How animals understand death
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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Carleton University's Ian Lee about the latest on the Canada post strike and the postal service's future, Dene leader Georges Erasmus reflects on his decades-long fight for Indigenous rights, World Meteorological Organization secretary-general Celeste Saulo talks climate, cash, and the role of meteorology in navi…
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How is the Canada Post strike affecting you?
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Whether you're running a small business or live in a rural area, Canada Post is an essential service for many Canadians. There are also people who have very little connection to the postal service as email, online billing and private delivery companies have made many Canadians less reliant on the mail. Then there are other issues: what's fair for w…
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Steve Ryan Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1581
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In this 1581st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with CP24's Steve Ryan as he kicks out some hard-boiled jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If…
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Weekend Listen: How bad results can upend lives
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They needed certainty. They got chaos. For over a decade, countless people from at least five different countries put their trust in a company offering prenatal paternity tests. It promised clients “99.9% accuracy” — but then routinely, for over a decade, identified the wrong biological fathers. In the brand new season of Uncover: Bad Results, inve…
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On this episode: Dougie Snakes Leonard Sax Cam Stewart You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at michael@640toronto.com Technical production by David Hunter M…
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Veteran Canadian journalist David Pugliese defends himself in parliament against allegations that he’s a Russian spy codenamed “Stuart.” Meanwhile, alt-right influencer Lauren Chen, implicated in the Tenet Media investigation, won’t answer the committee’s questions about Russia. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson …
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Almost every province has an identity. Whether you're an Albertan, a Quebecer, or a Newfoundlander, identifying with your province comes a lot easier for some. But what about here in Ontario? How often do you hear anyone refer to themselves as an "Ontarian"? Joining Jeyan Jeganathan to discuss whether there is such a thing as an Ontario identity ar…
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If you add up the number of professional sports franchises in North America -- that's men and women's pro hockey and basketball, baseball, soccer, the NFL, and CFL -- you'll find we have 180 teams. The person who signs the cheques is called "the owner" for all except one of those teams. Ever since he bought Canadian football's Hamilton Tiger-Cats t…
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There are a reported 13 million full time influencers in the U.S. today. According to Goldman Sachs, the influencer economy is worth around $250-billion, a number expected to double by 2027. Despite its quick rise, the influencer economy remains a nascent industry that, in many ways, has no meaningful oversight or standard and practices. We're join…
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Hardliners, loyalists and a dog killer: Trump’s new White House team
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Guardian US political correspondent Laura Gambino talks through Donald Trump’s likely next cabinet and what it tells us about his plans in power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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On this episode: Male Swift Fans? Amy Eileen-Hamm Tristin Hopper You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at michael@640toronto.com Technical production by Davi…
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As tipping creeps into more and more of our transactions, some restaurants have bucked the trend and ended the practice all together. It means higher prices on the menus and more costs for the restaurants' owners, but they say it is a better and more fair way to treat their employees. How are these eateries faring in a time when the industry is alr…
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How Best to Support Ontario's Minimum Wage Workers
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Ontario's minimum wage rose to $17.20 from $16.55 on October 1, an increase of almost 4 percent based on the province's consumer price index. But advocates argue that the wage is still too low in places with a higher cost of living. There's even a movement to introduce a living wage, one that is indexed to local costs. Minimum wage workers in Toron…
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Canada’s secret list of alleged Nazi war criminals
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In the mid 1980s, the Canadian government tasked a commission to investigate whether a considerable number of alleged Nazi war criminals settled in Canada after the Second World War. The Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals was headed by retired Quebec judge Jules Deschênes. It looked into this issue, but for decades, many of the commission’s fin…
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