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Iran
Donald Trump
United States
Hantavirus
Mark Carney
Cuba
Jeffrey Epstein
2026 Winter Olympics
Climate Change
Mexico
Bank Of Canada
FIFA World Cup
Nancy Guthrie
Montreal
World Cup
Savannah Guthrie
Politics
Global Affairs
Sports

From the team at The Big Story, comes Big Headlines – Canada's first daily news headlines podcast. Catch up on Canada’s top stories, with insight from reporters across the country. From breaking news to politics, sports climate, and culture. Big Headlines makes staying connected to the pulse of the country easier than ever. Perfect for busy Canadians on the go!

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Plus: the Big Story podcast looks at why President Donald Trump is pushing for more tariffs on Canada right now, U.S. officials could be sending billions more to fund the ongoing war in Iran, Canada's "grocery code of conduct" has some glaring issues... more

Plus: An entire city in B.C. is evacuated because of a wildfire, a man has been charged after a vehicle carrying Nova Scotia’s premier had its windshield smashed, Canadians are still concerned about their vehicles getting stolen despite falling theft... more

Plus: Wildfires continue to burn in northwestern Ontario, the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for a ninth consecutive night, Britain has a new prime minister, Spain wins the World Cup, and details on the Gordie Howe Bridge. Email the Big Headlines tea... more

Plus: Trump primetime speech, Britain will have a new PM, recommendations for a public Alzheimer's drug plan, and the World Cup wraps up this weekend.

Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca

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Justin Wood
Founder of Genetix, Canada's first private tick testing lab
Genetix
Episode: A new pipeline will stretch from Alberta to B.C. and Canada's biggest test at the World Cup so far
Cormac McSweeney
Reporter
Episode: The U.S. declines to renew CUSMA and Canada Post suspends service to 12 European countries
Paul Deegan
CEO of Deegan Public Strategies
Deegan Public Strategies
Episode: A key CUSMA deadline looms and Canada prepares to send emergency aid to Venezuela
Dr. Adam Ellis
Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Episode: History for Canada at the World Cup and several cities brace for extreme weather
Elizabeth Renzetti
Journalist and author
Journalist and author
Episode: Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after back to back, massive earthquakes
Oral Brown
International relations professor at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Episode: Tragedy strikes in Venezuela, where two massive earthquakes hit west of the capital
Mahen Zoueti
Associate Professor at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Canada looks to win their group at the World Cup, and details on the Montreal shooting suspect
Ritesh Kotak
Cyber security and tech analyst
Episode: Canada looks to win their group at the World Cup, and details on the Montreal shooting suspect
Maya Callahan
13-year-old interviewed on teen online safety
Episode: Inflation rises to its highest rate in years, and British PM Starmer resigns

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Vrajesh Dave
Host of Big Headlines with recurring contributions in intro and wrap-up segments; central figure across episodes.
Maria Costain
Host involved in Big Headlines and The Big Story segments; frequently appears as a principal voice on daily briefs.

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#76
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#250
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Details emerge on the new U.S.-Iran deal and Carney shares a 'hot mic' moment with Trump at the G7
Q: What are the potential political implications of the U.S.–Iran draft for Canada?
The host frames implications as part of a broader North American security and trade context, noting how a shifting ceasefire framework could influence regional stability and Canadian foreign policy considerations.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after back to back, massive earthquakes
Q: What are the latest developments from Venezuela and how are search and rescue efforts progressing?
The death toll has risen to over 500 with thousands injured, and authorities emphasize ongoing rescue operations as more people remain trapped or missing.
Carney's Liberals lose an MP and Canada orders travelers from Ebola-affected regions to isolate
Q: How would you characterize Canada's relationship with Israel and how it's changed over the past year, a couple years or so?
The relationship has shifted toward a more cautious engagement, with high-level messages of concern and ongoing lines of communication, though there hasn't been a direct, sustained conversation between Carney and Netanyahu as of this episode.
Gas prices triggering Canadian inflation and WHO warns of Ebola outbreak in Africa
Q: What concerns you the most about what you've seen over the past few years, and is there one particular facet of our past three wildfire seasons that we should be paying more attention to?
The wildfire segment emphasizes the escalation in fire activity, the expanding area burned, and the growing health and safety impacts from smoke, suggesting a need for heightened preparedness and policy responses to cope with harsher wildfire seasons.
16 people across Canada are isolating following the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
Q: Why is Manitoba's HIV emergency considered overdue, and what factors have contributed to that situation?
The guest explains that the crisis disproportionately affects equity-deserving and Indigenous populations, and that urgency may have been delayed due to political or bureaucratic hesitancy, which mirrors a broader pattern of insufficient prioritization for marginalized communities.

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A fast-paced daily headlines brief focused on Canadian news, policy, and global events with a distinctly domestic lens. Episodes stitch together economy, public services, political developments, energy markets, and security concerns, often weaving in expert commentary from academia and think tanks to provide context. A recurring format blends brisk updates, host-led synthesis, and short guest segments, with regular sponsor messaging that aligns with public-spirited themes. The show stands out for its concise five-minute cadence, cross-country reporting, and a steady stream of policy-oriented angles that help busy listeners stay informed about how global tensions and domestic decisions ripple through everyday life in Canada.

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1. Justin Wood
2. Cormac McSweeney
3. Paul Deegan
4. Dr. Adam Ellis
5. Elizabeth Renzetti
6. Oral Brown
7. Mahen Zoueti
8. Ritesh Kotak

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