
Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1951 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

The Australian prime minister and police have said that the suspected gunmen in the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Hanukkah event were motivated by Islamic State ideology. Australian counterterrorism officials allege the father and son received milit... more
On the first day of his second term as U.S. president, Donald Trump signed an executive order effectively gutting USAID — the United States Agency for International Development. It's an arm of the government that, in 2024, was operating in more than ... more
It’s been almost a year since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. He was on the brink of a trade war. Since then, a lot has happened, from a renewed push for a separatist referendum, to election recall campaigns... more
Today, an in-depth look at puberty blockers and their use on minors with gender dysphoria. These drugs have come under an enormous amount of scrutiny in recent years, with some questioning their benefits, safety and long-term impact.
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Generally I find these more informative than the rest of CBC. More recently the articles about the live streamed tragedies in Gaza and the West Bank are being more accurately reported as in less absolute bias in favour of Israel, less gaslighting. I guess the head honchos have given the go ahead. However the interview with Francesca Albanese last year was absolutely abominable. I think a public apology should be offered , a mea culpa before each sympathetic interview with the Palestinian view... more
More please! Does Front Burner offer all of the lectures in full? I want to hear more. They are so very thought provoking. Thank u for all your excellent content. I wouldn’t miss it!
Sometimes the episodes are good, but most of the episodes don’t really challenge the guests or ask hard questions. Especially bad with AI related topics.
Loving the FB Saturday episodes with Paul and Katie. Please keep them coming!
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This daily news podcast offers in-depth discussions around pressing global and Canadian issues, often featuring expert guests who provide rich insights into various topics. Episodes frequently cover a mix of political events, health and societal change, international relations, and emerging trends in business and culture. Unique features include a focus on current political landscapes, the ramifications of U.S.-Canada relations, as well as discussions about social issues such as drug policies and climate change. This combination of timely information and expert analysis makes the podcast a significant resource for listeners interested in staying informed about critical global narratives from a Canadian perspective.
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Recent guests on Front Burner include:
1. Anna Barry-Jester
2. Bob Rae
3. Dylan Scott
4. John Woodside
5. Max Fawcett
6. Simon Lewsen
7. Francis Farrell
8. Calvi Leon
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