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Ideas

CBC

IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think.

PublishesDailyEpisodes239Founded18 years ago
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IDEAS continues to explore Wilhelm von Humboldt’s public education system with guests, including acclaimed author Gabor Maté, who is a former English teacher. Is this 200-year-old system equipped to meet the challenging demands of the 21st century? A... more

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31 hours ago

Two hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system ... more

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2 days ago

In his 2000 Massey Lectures on The Rights Revolution, Michael Ignatieff confronted the conflicted rise of human rights language in Canadian and global politics. "Has the rights revolution brought us closer together as a nation, or driven us further a... more

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5 days ago

Twenty-four years ago, Massey lecturer Michael Ignatieff delivered five talks that explored the powerful rise of the language of 'rights' in Canada and other industrialized nations. Michael Ignatieff speaks with former IDEAS host Paul Kennedy to refl... more

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6 days ago

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Un poco más de la mitad del mundo y que no se

    A mi no se me hace muy feliz con la vida que

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brisa Gutmann
    Mexicoa month ago
  • “You can’t fool me, I listen to public radio “ - Squidward

    Ideas is the quintessential learning experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukecks
    Canada2 months ago
  • Nice.

    Interesting takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Optimist_Prime
    Canada3 months ago
  • IDEAS , the CBC PODCAST

    I feel as if I’m back at university pleasantly listening to my favourite and most challenging professors and thoroughly enjoying the whole experience. This is a sensitive, intelligent and expertly delivered program. Very glad to have found it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaMuGoLi
    Canada3 months ago
  • Ideas

    I have loved this program for many years and hope to enjoy it for many more. Always something interesting to hear and discuss with friends. Keep up the good work in spite of the political opposition. We need public radio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bodmud
    Canada3 months ago

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#69 Australia/Society & Culture
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#100 Argentina/Society & Culture

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