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The Current

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2024 Olympic Games
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Kamala Harris
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University Of Toronto
Prince Edward Island

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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Lyse Doucet
Canadian journalist and BBC's Chief International Correspondent
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Episode: How a luxury hotel in Afghanistan tells the story of a nation
Hannah Alper
Journalist and author of an article on location sharing
McLean's
Episode: Gen Z wants you to know where they are
Claire Cameron
Author, known for her connection to nature and bear encounters.
Episode: How a bear attack story helped this author understand her cancer diagnosis
Brandon Marriott
Historian and author of Till We Meet Again, A Canadian in the First World War
Episode: A soldier's letters gives an inside look at the horrors of the Great War
Khalid Mustafa Medini
Chair of the African Studies Program and a professor of political science
McGill University
Episode: A ceasefire proposal to Sudan's civil war
Dr. Elliott Lee
Sleep specialist at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Episode: How safe is melatonin for your heart?
Trevor Toome
Economics Professor at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: Canada's debt is getting larger. Does it matter?
Armin Yannissian
Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers
Episode: Canada's debt is getting larger. Does it matter?
Peter Armstrong
Senior Business Reporter at CBC
CBC
Episode: Canada's debt is getting larger. Does it matter?

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Matt Galloway
Host of The Current, known for his engaging and insightful interview style, adept at connecting with a diverse range of guests and addressing complex social issues.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Correction

    Todays description about Carney going to Mexico…I hope this was just a typo? “And what he has to do to grow trade between the two companies.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sol...edad
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best podcasts on Canadian current events

    We are lucky to have a show like this on Canadian current events. Journalism is the highest caliber. Please more coverage of Canadian politics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guillermo ernesto morales
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great Canadian Content

    Great Canadian content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KathyRRose
    Canada3 months ago
  • The swarming of a homeless man episode

    First off, I really do like the quality and content of the podcast.

    That being said I was infuriated by the content and tone of the reporting in the swarming of the UNDER HOUSED male Kenneth Lee.

    The whole episode glossed over the unprovoked attack of Mr. Lee and focused rather on the 6 girls time in custody and the fact that some were stripped searched numerous times while in custody for MURDER.

    The bleeding heart reporting and one sided journalism in this episode almost made my stomach turn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Five?????
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great host

    Matt is one of the best host. He knows how to interview people even in the most horrific situation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil-anthrope
    Canada6 months ago

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#158
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#76
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#12
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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#240
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How should we rethink the school lunch hour?
Q: What can other provinces take from your program on PEI?
The core structure and lessons learned can be modeled for other provinces, drawing from PEI's experiences.
How should we rethink the school lunch hour?
Q: What are the benefits from the government perspective regarding funding this program?
Providing access to school lunches is prioritized as part of addressing food insecurity in the province.
How should we rethink the school lunch hour?
Q: How does this school lunch program work on PEI?
The program operates in all publicly funded schools on a sliding scale payment model for nutritious lunches.
How should we rethink the school lunch hour?
Q: What do you make broadly of the federal government's plan to permanently fund this National School Food Program?
It is a welcomed initiative, although it's acknowledged that more funding is needed for a robust program.
Susan Orlean: Why being curious gives you a richer life
Q: What is your advice to the rest of us about how we can be more curious?
You have to actively, maybe even force yourself to get out of the places that are so familiar to you that you don't have any actual curiosity and put yourself in a new situation and enjoy the experience of it.

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This podcast offers a daily exploration of significant stories that go beyond the usual news cycle, presenting a diverse range of perspectives that aim to broaden listeners' understanding of current events. With a focus on in-depth conversations with influential thinkers, prominent figures, and everyday people, it serves as a platform for dialogue on various pressing issues, from healthcare and education to cultural narratives and societal concerns. Notably, it emphasizes storytelling with an eye toward human experience and systemic challenges, creating a thoughtful space for reflection and discussion.

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2. Hannah Alper
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4. Brandon Marriott
5. Khalid Mustafa Medini
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