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The Sunday Magazine

CBC
Canada
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Israel
Tariffs
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United States
Ukraine
Gaza
Canadian Politics
That's Puzzling
Iran
Democracy
Mark Carney
Russia
Covid-19
Mental Health
Social Media
Jane Goodall

Smart takes. Surprising finds. Piya Chattopadhyay helps you understand the important stories with people who know them best, and goes deep with newsmakers and game changers.

On Sundays, you'll get the context and forces behind the headlines.

On Wednesdays, you'll learn more about the people shaping our culture, and discover something new.

So whether you want to understand the world, or escape it f... more

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The Guardian's Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan explains how a wet winter and extremely hot summer have turned much of the region into a tinderbox, leading to fires that have displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Then, University o... more

Emily Wilson is the first woman to translate the epic Greek poem into English. She takes us inside her approach to bringing modern clarity to ancient text, and shares what she thinks of Christopher Nolan's smash adaptation, which her work helped shap... more

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Emily Wilson
Professor of Classics, translator of The Odyssey and The Iliad
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: You've seen The Odyssey. Now meet the woman whose translation inspired it
Salman Rushdie
Author of The Eleventh Hour and Knife
Author, Public Intellectual
Episode: You've seen The Odyssey. Now meet the woman whose translation inspired it
Rowan Jacobsen
Science journalist and author of In Defense of Sunlight
University of Calgary (via interview subject in this episode)
Episode: How should Canada respond to Trump's latest tariff threat?
Dan Werb
Epidemiologist and writer
University/author of Our Wild Familiars
Episode: Animals are increasingly adapting to cities. How can we coexist?
Sophia Smith Galer
Journalist who writes about language and author of How to Kill a Language, Power, Resistance, and the Race to Save Our Words
Freelance journalist / author
Episode: How do you save a dying language?
Simon Shuster
Staff writer at The Atlantic, author
The Atlantic
Episode: With Russia on the ropes, some fear what a desperate Putin may do
Jill Lepore
Historian at Harvard University; staff writer at The New Yorker
Harvard University; The New Yorker
Episode: As America turns 250, this historian says there are limits to looking back
Tammy Kernodle
Musicologist and former president of the Society for American Music
University/Academia
Episode: As America turns 250, this historian says there are limits to looking back
Christian McBride
Bassist, composer, educator, 11-time Grammy winner
Jazz musician
Episode: As America turns 250, this historian says there are limits to looking back

Host

Piya Chattopadhyay
Host of The Sunday Magazine; CBC Radio

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 718 ratings
  • Suzuki

    To hear his energy and passion is magical; especially at 90yo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catsnout
    Canada4 months ago
  • Meh

    Disappointing. There have been a few guests that presented anti-arab narratives not questioned by the host.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Alder Cedar
    Canada5 months ago
  • Current and Interesting

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transit=Love1245679
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love the podcast but please stop bonus segment!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Gilbert
    Canadaa year ago
  • Pia is great interviewer. Many very interesting segments.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinTranscona
    a year ago

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Animals are increasingly adapting to cities. How can we coexist?
Q: So, Dan, returning to those baboons near Mecca, can you tell me the approach that has been proven somewhat successful in dealing with some of the challenges posed by wild animals?
The key is not to attack the animals, but to reduce incentives for them to be in urban spaces by containerizing garbage and securing food sources, which has shown to cut sightings and conflicts in places like Mecca and New York.
You've seen The Odyssey. Now meet the woman whose translation inspired it
Q: What makes Odysseus a complicated man in your translation?
Wilson explains that the epithet polutropos signals multiplicity and disguises, signaling a hero whose actions are not easily pinned down, and that the translation must convey this complexity through voice, texture, and pacing.
How do you save a dying language?
Q: Why was language revival like Hebrew possible, and what does that imply for other endangered languages?
Revival requires sustained cultural, political, and educational investment, a shared identity around the language, and practical institutions that support daily use, which Hebrew demonstrates can be achieved even after long periods of disuse.
How do you save a dying language?
Q: What needs to happen for children to truly absorb their family's native tongue?
Families need consistent incentives and opportunities, including access to language classes and community support, so children can hear and use the language regularly beyond the home and in public life.
Your waste is his work. Meet the 'g-man' lifting the lid on our ties to trash
Q: How has your background in sociology influenced how you view and present the garbage collection profession?
His sociological lens helps him frame the work as a social system that reveals much about consumption, class, and how society values or depreciates indispensable labor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunday Magazine

What is The Sunday Magazine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This long-form program delivers a thoughtful mix of timely politics, culture, science, and global affairs through in-depth conversations. Across episodes, listeners encounter cross-disciplinary panels on energy policy, economic trends, and international diplomacy, intertwined with cultural features, literary discussions, and science insights. A standout trait is the host's ability to thread disparate topics—ranging from global conflicts and policy to poetry and Pooh—into cohesive, interview-driven storytelling that feels both informative and human. The show often highlights regional perspectives in Canada alongside international context, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy well-researched debates, expert guests, and a human-centere... more

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2. Salman Rushdie
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4. Dan Werb
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7. Jill Lepore
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