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Day 6

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Canada
Donald Trump
United States
Tariffs
Ukraine
Gaza
Social Media
Russia
Electric Vehicles
Israel
Covid-19
Climate Change
Wildfires
Wildfire Smoke
Sudan
Iran
Inflation
Water Crisis
Brandy Melville
Carter Vai

Get caught up on the week without ruining your weekend. Host Brent Bambury delivers an energetic mix of must-hear stories carefully chosen to keep you in the loop and keep you guessing. Ready when you are on Saturday mornings. And heads up — there will be a quiz.

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Why local discussions about data centres are becoming more contentious.

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* How fungi thriving in scorched earth could help landscapes recover from wildfires

* Why strippers in Montreal are taking labour action on one of the busiest weekends... more

Meet the Muppet designer who created Montreal's beloved mascot, Youppi!

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* It’s been a huge week for the PWHL. So why are the games so hard to find on TV?

* Comedian Matt Lieb says Israel’s campaign to win Eurovision speaks volumes about st... more

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* Jessi Cruickshank’s bid to get women back out dancing — and back home in time for a good night’s sleep

* The latest adaptation of Orwell’s Animal Farm is an animated film with fart jokes

* Why thousands in the UK want their government ... more

How Sudan became the world's forgotten conflict.

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* The moment Buffalo Sabres fans stepped up to sing the Canadian national anthem

* More countries look to move off fossil fuels as the Iran war squeezes fuel supplies

* In his 19th season ... more

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Recent Guests

Bonnie Erickson
Designer of Youppi, worked with Jim Henson
Youppi/Montreal Canadiens mascot designer
Episode: Expos and Habs fans love Youppi! And his designer loves Montreal back
Natasha Baldwin
PWHL reporter
Ottawa Citizen
Episode: Expos and Habs fans love Youppi! And his designer loves Montreal back
Monica Toft
Director, Center for Strategic Studies
Tufts University
Episode: Expos and Habs fans love Youppi! And his designer loves Montreal back
Matt Lieb
Host of Bad Hasbra
Podcase host
Episode: Expos and Habs fans love Youppi! And his designer loves Montreal back
Marcelo DiCiento
Writer based in Calgary
Calgary writer
Episode: Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies
Alexander Petri
Staff writer with The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies
Carol Cadwallader
Investigative journalist with The Nerve
The Nerve
Episode: Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies
Tamara Krochenko
Associate professor in the School of Public Administration
University of Victoria
Episode: Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies
Tom McCamus
Actor, Stratford Festival
Stratford Festival
Episode: 20 years after its last Child Alert in Darfur, UNICEF is sounding the alarm again

Host

Brent Bambury
Host of Day 6; CBC Radio/Day 6 presence with long-running credit as interviewer and anchor.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • Canada Post needed

    If Canada looks South, many in the US want future hand counts in elections because of interference through tech via corrupt actors.

    Mail is another example of this as Trump needed to ruin mail systems in IS to undermine vote by mail.

    What happens in US, often comes North. Don’t let tech and oligarchs take over control!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nana@home
    Canada9 months ago
  • Sometimes interesting, sometimes ... blah.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    KevinTranscona
    a year ago
  • Need to get together soon as we can

    Know if you need to get back together together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brisa Gutmann
    Canada2 years ago
  • 🚙 CenturyAuto.ca 🚙❤️ Day 6!

    Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada4 years ago
  • The best "Top Stories" news pod in Canada

    It is one of the first ones that I recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cityblue30
    Canada6 years ago

Listeners Say

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The quiz segment is a fun, engaging touch appreciated by fans.
Guests are varied and insightful, offering strong context across politics, tech, and culture.
Listeners praise Brent's interviewing style and the show's mix of topics.

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Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies
Q: In January of this year, you attended the big Alberta Independence Rally in Calgary. Why did you decide to go to that event?
I wanted to write about the Alberta separatist movement and to observe both the supporters and the dynamics of the event firsthand, including who spoke and what drew people to the rally.
For All Mankind's alternate space race reality and our collective fascination with the moon
Q: How do you balance telling a fictional future with grounding it in real technology and plans?
They discuss drawing from actual NASA plans and historical tech while adding narrative twists to explore social and political ripple effects, including the role of women and minorities in space exploration.
For All Mankind's alternate space race reality and our collective fascination with the moon
Q: What was it like to imagine Artemis II's implications for your show while watching the real mission unfold?
The creators describe a sense of validation and awe, recognizing that real events echo the fiction they've built, and they hoped Artemis II would inspire audiences to engage with space in a more hopeful way.
How ‘surveillance pricing’ uses our personal data to charge us more
Q: What makes surveillance pricing controversial beyond price differences?
Experts argue it feels deceptive and opaque because prices are not clearly disclosed as algorithmic decisions, raising concerns about consent and fairness.
KPop Demon Hunters creator Maggie Kang celebrates her recent Oscars win
Q: When they announced that your film won best animated feature at the Oscars, what was going through your head?
I focused on gratitude for the journey, the fans, and the crew who supported us through a long, collaborative process, and felt a sense of closure as awards season concluded.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Day 6

What is Day 6 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, interview-driven current-events program combines hard-edged international politics and policy with culture, technology, and storytelling. Episodes frequently feature policy analysts, journalists, scientists, and artists who unpack global crises, tech ethics, and regional dynamics, then square those ideas with human-interest segments and cultural context. A notable signature is mixing serious analysis with accessible storytelling and a recurring quiz that adds levity while keeping listeners engaged. The show often centers on timely issues like humanitarian access, geopolitical flashpoints, AI and data ethics, shipping and trade, and media/arts perspectives, making it useful for listeners who want a broad, thought-provoking digest t... more

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5. Marcelo DiCiento
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7. Carol Cadwallader
8. Tamara Krochenko

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