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Skip the headline and immerse yourself in an unforgettable story, with audio documentaries that take you into someone else’s world. From a mother who hires a private eye to track down her kid’s drug dealer to a rogue grizzly bear that divides a tiny island, we go deep on the stories you’ll keep thinking about.

Every week, our award-winning team of producers brings you true stories about real peo... more

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Latest Episodes

Mark Carney ran for office promising to spend a whole lot more on the Canadian military. Since being elected, he’s poured billions of dollars into defence, and plans to roughly triple Canada’s defence expenditures in the next 10 years. He’s also prop... more

In Temple, Texas, something is growing like gang busters in fields once belonging to farmers. Data centres. Lots of them. But not everyone is happy about the new neighbours. While the mayor claims they will help raise property values, many residents ... more

Booze costs Canadian society an estimated $20 billion a year. It causes far more harm overall than any other drug in the country including tobacco and opioids. Every day, nine people die in Canadian hospitals from damage caused by alcohol. So, docto... more

Grey whales on the West Coast of North America are in trouble. They’re skinny, starving and dying. Their numbers dropped from an estimated 26,000 to roughly 12,000 in just under a decade. Scientists blame climate change. Twelve dead whales have been ... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Kawchuk
Writer and person in recovery from alcohol use disorder
Episode: Alcohol is a huge drug problem. Why isn't more being done?
Evan Alon
Addictions medicine physician
Episode: Alcohol is a huge drug problem. Why isn't more being done?
Chris Kinch
Representative of Connective, which runs the Vancouver Island Therapeutic Community
Connective
Episode: Alcohol is a huge drug problem. Why isn't more being done?
Giselle Maria Martin
Guardian with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
Episode: Why Grey Whales Are Dying
Jim Darling
Whale biologist who has studied gray whales for decades
Episode: Why Grey Whales Are Dying
Paul Cottrell
Leads the Department of Fisheries team investigating distressed and dead whales in British Columbia
Department of Fisheries
Episode: Why Grey Whales Are Dying
Dan Law
Mayor of Tofino
District of Tofino
Episode: Why Grey Whales Are Dying
Marty Austin
Fire captain, Summerland Fire Department
Summerland Fire Department
Episode: A raging forest fire forces thousands to flee. It won't be the last.
Graham Statt
Summerland Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Summerland
Episode: A raging forest fire forces thousands to flee. It won't be the last.

Hosts

Julia Poggle
Host of Storylines with a focus on long-form documentary storytelling.
John Chipman
Host of Storylines; part of CBC's Audio Documentary Unit; primary narrative voice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 509 ratings
  • Great storytelling! I like the curation over time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aurorespera
    8 months ago
  • Stories that let you sink in

    Recently discovered this podcast. Love the in depth reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robsonfrost
    Canada9 months ago
  • Beautiful!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaneR
    10 months ago
  • Thoughtful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matata
    Canadaa year ago
  • Women who love priests

    Loved this episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Efarefa
    New Zealanda year ago

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High-quality, thoughtful storytelling with strong production.
A go-to for immersive Canadian documentary narratives.
Gives deep, human context to true stories.
Listeners praise the empathetic, careful reporting and archival richness.

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Alcohol is a huge drug problem. Why isn't more being done?
Q: What do you mean?
Jordan explains that remaining vigilant matters because his alcohol use disorder can lead to jail or death if it continues.
Alcohol is a huge drug problem. Why isn't more being done?
Q: What does it do for you to be writing that?
Jordan says writing helps him revisit the weight of Rob's death and remember how much the loss affected the men in treatment.
Competitive cycling grapples with dangerous crashes
Q: I asked race organizer Francis Rancourt how he keeps cyclists safe in such challenging conditions.
Rancourt says organizers monitor thunderstorms and lightning, using radio calls and a red flag to stop the race and move riders off the course if conditions become dangerous.
Competitive cycling grapples with dangerous crashes
Q: I ask him what he makes of the fact that cyclists at events like the Canadian Nationals don't have GPS.
Adam Hansen says smaller races could use an app that turns riders' phones into GPS trackers, since amateur riders often carry phones.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Storylines

What is Storylines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, character-driven series of audio documentaries that center on real people and their intimate, sometimes difficult stories. Episodes cover a wide range of Canadian and international themes—from domestic violence and courtroom narratives to resilience after disasters, social advocacy, and cultural artifacts—always told through committed, first-person reporting and archival material. The show tends to spotlight ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, with a strong emphasis on ethics, community impact, and the human dimensions behind public issues. A notable trait is its long-form, narrative documentary style and willingness to explore sensitive topics with empathy and rigor, making it a compelling option for listeners who... more

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Recent guests on Storylines include:

1. Jordan Kawchuk
2. Evan Alon
3. Chris Kinch
4. Giselle Maria Martin
5. Jim Darling
6. Paul Cottrell
7. Dan Law
8. Marty Austin

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