
CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in book form in 1926, and the fictional teddy bear has only grown more beloved in the century since. Author Gyles Brandreth joins Piya Chattopadhyay to explore how the "pure happiness" and childhood innocence that Pooh ... more
* Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with economists Randall Bartlett and Jim Stanford about Canada's financial future and how to weather the economic challenges we face
* Lexicographer Kory Stamper explores the rich history of how Merriam-Webster dict... more
Former U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón says poetry can be an antidote in trying times, because it reminds us how to feel, celebrate, connect, and grieve.
She joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about why we should embrace the form even if it feels intimid... more
* Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom and David Sanger from The New York Times about the latest developments in the Middle East and the stakes for U.S. President Donald Trump
* Former U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón ref... more
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The show has a good mix of current affairs coverage (a more in-depth dive) and some magazine type programming. The host is wonderful. Great listen.
The show is a great weekly in depth review of current happenings. But whomever had the stupid idea of antagonizing subscribers by polluting the pod stream with repeats of the episodes one just listened to is out of touch! Think!
Pia is great interviewer. Many very interesting segments.
I love Piya, she’s intelligent, warm and can be serious, engaging and full of fun all in the same episode!
This is a consistently great show from the CBC with fascinating guests. The show is always topical, but never predictable. Chattopadhyay is warm and relatable, a uniquely skilled interviewer who seems to love her job.
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A CBC long-running Sunday program offers deep, wide-ranging conversations spanning current events, politics, culture, health, and international affairs, often pairing expert analysis with human-interest storytelling. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests—from professors and policy researchers to physicians, journalists, and athletes—alongside timely discussions and occasional light or puzzle-based segments. The mix emphasizes thoughtful exploration, clear context, and accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners seeking both rigor and broad perspective. The show consistently centers on relevance to contemporary society, while also delivering engaging narratives and personal perspectives that enrich understanding of comp... more
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Recent guests on The Sunday Magazine include:
1. Gyles Brandreth
2. Jim Stanford
3. Randall Bartlett
4. Tyler Dawson
5. Kory Stamper
6. Ada Limón
7. Michael O'Loughlin
8. David Sanger
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