The Sunday Magazine
CBCCBC 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 | 54 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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After more than 50 years as a scholar of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, Mary Beard is looking back on her career and considering why studying the Classics is still worthwhile today. She says they may not give us answers to modern questions, but ... more
* Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Hub's Falice Chin, The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh and Max Fawcett from Canada's National Observer about the politics of Ottawa and Alberta's energy deal
* Travel journalist Will Ferguson shares his favo... more
From grades and rankings to follower counts and performance metrics, our lives are constantly being measured, compared and optimized. But at what cost? Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with philosopher C. Thi Nguyen about how the systems we use to measure s... more
* Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Yeganeh Torbati, The New York Times' Iran correspondent, about how sentiment in Iran has changed over the course of the war in the Middle East. Then, Iranian-Canadian author and activist Marina Nemat discusses ho... more
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To hear his energy and passion is magical; especially at 90yo.
Apple Podcasts5Catsnout
Canada2 months ago - Meh
Disappointing. There have been a few guests that presented anti-arab narratives not questioned by the host.
Apple Podcasts3Alder CedarCanada2 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 Podcasts5Transit=Love1245679Canada10 months 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 Podcasts5John GilbertCanadaa year ago Pia is great interviewer. Many very interesting segments.
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Apple Podcasts | #122 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Colombia/Society & Culture |
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What is The Sunday Magazine about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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The Sunday Magazine launched 19 years ago and published 54 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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Recent guests on The Sunday Magazine include:
1. Will Ferguson
2. Falice Chin
3. Max Fawcett
4. Carl Stewart
5. Morgan Charlton
6. Thi Nguyen
7. Yeganeh Torbati
8. Marina Nemat
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