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United States
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World Cup
Mark Carney
Strait Of Hormuz
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Toronto
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Alberta
Ottawa
Air Canada
Israel
Toronto, Canada
Climate Change
Bank Of Canada
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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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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

Another round of 50% tariffs are coming for a number of Canadian goods, ranging from dairy, hockey sticks to hair wigs.

Prime Minister Carney has since agreed to intensify negotiations in the coming weeks. US President Trump's reason for the tariffs... 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

Almost three years ago, some 200 inmates at Maplehurst Correctional Facility in Milton, Ont. were subjected to strip searches, zip ties and pepper spray during an violent incident that lasted more than a day. Since then, multiple sentences have eithe... more

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Recent Guests

David Puglazi
Journalist
Episode: Big Headlines: Iran reportedly devised a plan to assassinate Donald Trump
David Pugliese
Veteran Canadian journalist
National Defence/Defense journalism
Episode: Canada cozies to Europe with German sub pick
Eleanor Wand
Political reporter for The Hills Times
The Hills Times
Episode: Why is Mark Carney putting a Conservative in the senate?
Kate Robertson
Senior research associate with the Citizen Lab
Citizen Lab
Episode: Big Headlines: Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over' and threatens new strikes, plus Carney announces another major defence deal
Elliott Goodell Ugaldi
PhD candidate at Queen's University
Episode: Big Headlines: Canada's ready to build new radar jets for NATO and Montreal honours a fallen officer
Elliot Goodell Ugalde
Ph.D. candidate at Queen's University
Queen's University
Episode: Canada is making a bet on prediction markets
Julian Kargucian
Visiting professor at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Big Headlines: Carney departs for NATO summit with Halifax pit stop and Canada's World Cup run ends
Julian Karaguesian
international trade economist
Episode: The blurry future of North American free trade
Justin Wood
Founder of Genetix, Canada's first private tick testing lab
Genetix
Episode: Big Headlines: A new pipeline will stretch from Alberta to B.C. and Canada's biggest test at the World Cup so far

Hosts

Virgesh Dave
Host of Big Headlines; frequent host across quick daily briefs and feature discussions.
Caryn Ceolin
Host of The Big Story; leads host-driven discussions and guest-led segments.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Jordan and the team gone

    This was one of my favourite podcasts. However, Rogers let a lot of the team go. This has resulted in very low quality. The topics aren’t as unique, the guests don’t have any new insights and the questions are not inspired.

    At least I can follow Jordan on LinkedIn and keep an eye on what he does next. But all I keep thinking about is how Jordan would advertise the UofT continuing education program is a way to safeguard against layoffs. Now, here we are.

    Apple Podcasts
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    leagleahleah
    Canada3 months ago
  • Unfortunate

    Really used to love this show. Have tried to give it a chance with the random hosts now but it’s just not good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    readyjess
    Canada4 months ago
  • Epstein file cover up

    Could hardly listen to their guest today try to minimize the gravity of the Epstein files

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LarjSarj
    Canada5 months ago
  • Episodes under the past host were pretty good. Now the episodes are tacky at best. The Alberta separatism episode with Barry Cooper was disgusting. Why would you platform someone who says something as divisive as "nobody cares what happens in the Maritimes"? That interview was full of misinformation and should not have made it to publication.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Aurorespera
    5 months ago
  • I used to love this Podcast. Not a fan of the new host so deleting it.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    ghgh
    6 months ago

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Audience sentiment is mixed about show format changes, but many find the current format informative.
Listeners appreciate the mix of quick briefings with deeper expert analysis.
Many value accessible explanations on complex policy issues.
Positive notes highlight diverse guest expertise and practical takeaways for policy and daily life.
Some criticism centers on perceived shifts in tone or political bias since host changes.

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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Apple Podcasts
#217
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
Canada/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#35
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#204
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#243
Australia/News/Daily News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Join the bandwagon: Your guide to Canada’s World Cup run
Q: For the newcomer to Canadian soccer, could you describe what the mood or the scene was like for Canadian soccer in the men's program in 2012 to 2014?
Sharman describes the era as the darkest period with no leadership, poor results, internal dysfunction, and a country-wide perception of instability, which made breakthroughs feel distant until management and talent began to converge later on.
The law that would surrender Canadian data to America
Q: What type of reforms are being proposed in Bill C-22 that could lay the groundwork for possibly concluding a Cloud Act agreement?
The discussion highlights technical and procedural changes that would ease government access to subscriber and transmission data, while weakening privacy protections, which could smooth the path for cross-border law enforcement cooperation under a Cloud Act framework.
The law that would surrender Canadian data to America
Q: How close is the government to a potential Canada-US Cloud Act agreement?
The host and guest discuss that negotiations have been ongoing for years and remain opaque, with some signs of advanced talks, yet there is insufficient transparency about how the bill's reforms connect to Cloud Act negotiations and what that means for accountability and human rights.
The law that would surrender Canadian data to America
Q: What is Bill C-22, and what new powers would it give Ottawa?
Kate Robertson explains that Bill C-22 represents a second wave of surveillance reform, broadening government authority to compel tech and telecom companies to modify services and to retain data, supposedly for national security, while expanding state access to information and potentially blurring boundaries with US surveillance cooperation.
Big Headlines: Canada's ready to build new radar jets for NATO and Montreal honours a fallen officer
Q: What could Wealthsimple or other platforms do to prevent people with insider information from placing bets? Is there anything they could do to stop that or combat it?
The host asks about safeguards and regulatory measures, and the guest discusses the need for robust oversight, transparency, and possibly technological or procedural solutions to mitigate insider trading and unfair advantages in prediction markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Story

What is The Big Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program offers quick, Canadian-focused news briefs paired with in-depth conversations on timely policy, health, economics, and culture. Episodes blend domestic politics, public policy, and global events with expert guests who translate complex issues into practical takeaways for Canadian audiences. Notable strengths include a diverse mix of guests ranging from researchers and economists to journalists, health leaders, and technology/legal experts, often connected to current debates about infrastructure, public health, climate, and technology. The show stands out for its accessible explainers (like discussions on Eurovision's place in Canada) and a format that mixes brisk updates with substantive expert analysis, making it useful for lis... more

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1. David Puglazi
2. David Pugliese
3. Eleanor Wand
4. Kate Robertson
5. Elliott Goodell Ugaldi
6. Elliot Goodell Ugalde
7. Julian Kargucian
8. Julian Karaguesian

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