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The Current

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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for st... more

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Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says her government was out of touch with Canadians who were struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. She talks to Matt Galloway about what responsibility she bears as a cabinet minister at that time, and... more

The threat of tariffs and Donald Trump’s jibes about Canada becoming "the 51st state” have sparked a surge of unity and patriotism in this country. Author Andrew Potter and entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson discuss what it means to be Canadian in this mo... more

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Just… no

    How does anyone listen to this pandering fool?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    carcinogenital
    Canada3 months ago
  • Nothing like it

    As the country loses quality journalism the current is a cross-country staple for bringing stories to listeners. It seems way more polished compared to its predecessors but such is the times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Da3thoms
    Canada4 months ago
  • 5 stars to counter the lunatic reviews

    The Defund/Anti-Everything crowd is noisy. Have a 5 star to balance the reviews out a bit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beans Haricots
    Canada4 months ago
  • Matt is a pro

    Good job by Matt challenging Amira Elghawaby

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    constantthinker1
    Canada5 months ago
  • Barton is Boring and Ill Informed

    Rosemary Barton is the mouth piece of the privileged and status quo. She misses important parts of the story repeatedly. She is very good at repeating mainstream assumptions and banalities with confidence, which is really not interesting. Her dislike and mis-understanding of unions is laughable. Oh boring Barton, don’t you know that Canadian citizens are comprised of working people who must fight for their right for safe work and living wages? That includes you and your fellow journalists who ke... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Julinetrou
    Canada5 months ago

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#5 Canada/News
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#89 New Zealand/News
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#216 Russia/News
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#220 China/News

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