The Current
CBCThree 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 267 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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Stop interrupting guests
Apple Podcasts1CBQueer
Canada24 days ago - Gets me out of my Internet bubble
The best thing about The Current is the range of stories, brought to me by a reliable journalist. With three drops a day there’s always at least one that catches my eye — and it tells me stuff I didn’t already know or couldn’t have guessed I would care about. The back catalog is full of gems.
Apple Podcasts5BKXBCanadaa month ago - Manitoba
Can you come to Ontario. You are right on target. Our healthcare workers are burned out and in languishing. They need investment here in Ontario, in Manitoba and across this country! Thankful for the representation for your perspective.
Apple Podcasts5Tekkygal
United States2 months ago - The current
Love love love Matt.❤️ He’s the only reason I listen to cbc.
Apple Podcasts5LambalinaCanada2 months ago - Long Live The Current
Matt Galloway is truly a wonderful interviewer- always asks pointed and interesting questions and gets really great conversations on the show. The Current has been around since I was a kid and I’m glad that the show continues to be relevant, informative and interesting
Apple Podcasts5dwrightdwrightCanada3 months ago
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