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24 Sussex Drive
Trans Mountain Pipeline
Ukraine
Great Bear Rainforest
Human Trafficking
HUGS (helping Ukraine Grassroots Support)
Climate Change
Coastal First Nations
Canada
Stephen Harper
Justin Trudeau
Economic Development
Logging
British Columbia
Carbon Offsets
National Capital Commission
Russian Invasion
Environmental Concerns
Angie Sweeney
Indigenous Stewardship

A weekly documentary show for people who love narrative podcasts. These are stories you can’t stop thinking about. That you’ll tell your friends about. And that will help you understand what’s going on in Canada, and why. Every week a journalist follows one story, meets the people at its centre, and makes it make sense. Sometimes it’s about people living out the headlines in real life. Sometimes i... more

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It was a late summer evening when James Blacksmith was travelling along a prairie highway. The Manitoba man saw nothing out of the ordinary, save for a black cloud right above him. Suddenly, a massive wind kicked up and he was forced to pull off the ... more

People in B.C. were caught by surprise when, in August 2025, a Supreme Court declared Aboriginal title on some privately held land, not far outside Metro Vancouver. 

Incredibly, most of the people that live inside the claim area weren’t told about t... more

It’s the summer of 2019, and a flight bound for Australia has just experienced some extreme turbulence. One passenger thought the plane was going down, another said it felt like King Kong grabbed the plane and shook it. Their plane recovered, and tho... more

When Dr. Jadah Johnson first met Nora Scott, she thought she was going to die. The woman from High River, Alberta was a patient at the psychiatric unit where the young psychiatrist worked. Four years earlier, Nora had been diagnosed with bipolar diso... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Woodhouse
Canadian physical therapy professor, relocated to Perth, Australia
University/Academic
Episode: Why did it feel like King Kong shook this plane?
Luke Wheeldon
Member of Hurricane Fall, passenger on the flight
Music/Band
Episode: Why did it feel like King Kong shook this plane?
Paul Williams
Head of the Meteorology Department at the University of Reading
University of Reading
Episode: Why did it feel like King Kong shook this plane?
Amy Wissa
Associate professor at Princeton University, mechanical and aerospace engineering
Princeton University
Episode: Why did it feel like King Kong shook this plane?
Leila Afshari
Sister of Ehsan Afshari, an activist killed during protests
Episode: Stop Killing Us: Iranian Canadians speak out
Nima Golchini
Cousin of Ali Reza Golchini, a surgeon arrested for helping protesters
Episode: Stop Killing Us: Iranian Canadians speak out
Hossein Raisi
Human rights lawyer and activist
Episode: Stop Killing Us: Iranian Canadians speak out
Bobby Corrigan
Urban rodentologist studying rats and mice in cities.
Episode: How to Stop a Rat Boom
Maureen Murray
Assistant Director of One Health at the Lincoln Park Zoo's Urban Wildlife Institute in Chicago and running the Chicago Rat Project.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Episode: How to Stop a Rat Boom

Hosts

Julie Ireton
Senior investigative reporter with CBC Ottawa; CBC
Liz Hoth
Producer with CBC Radio's Audio Documentary Unit

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 496 ratings
  • Stories that let you sink in

    Recently discovered this podcast. Love the in depth reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robsonfrost
    Canada2 months ago
  • Beautiful!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaneR
    3 months ago
  • Thoughtful

    These stories are thoughtful, relevant to me, and surprising.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matata
    Canada5 months ago
  • Women who love priests

    Loved this episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Efarefa
    New Zealand10 months ago
  • Eclectic and detailed series

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MichaelFolkes
    10 months ago

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Host brings clarity and empathy to tough topics.
The storytelling is thoughtful and human-centered.
Listeners appreciate intimate, real-world perspectives from guests.
Production quality and investigative depth are consistently strong.

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Talking Points

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Year Zero: Remembering the Khmer Rouge's deadly political experiment
Q: What were the main challenges faced in bringing Pol Pot to justice?
The main challenges included legal impediments related to international law, risks surrounding extradition, and the political climate in Cambodia at the time.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, where do love and intimacy reside for you now?
She cherishes friendships and personal intimacy but does not want a new husband.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, was there a moment where you felt judged?
She felt judged when expressing happiness after her husband's death.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, where does the joy reside and arise?
She finds joy in the simple moments of solitude and self-care.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, what were your initial fears of widowhood?
She feared never regaining control of her life and felt overwhelmed.

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4. The Debaters
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Storylines launched 11 years ago and published 180 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Linda Woodhouse
2. Luke Wheeldon
3. Paul Williams
4. Amy Wissa
5. Leila Afshari
6. Nima Golchini
7. Hossein Raisi
8. Bobby Corrigan

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