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The Sunday Magazine

CBC
Donald Trump
Alice Munro
Climate Change
Joe Biden
2024 US Elections
Canada
Qanon
Israel-Hamas War
CBC Radio
Gender and Sports
Winnipeg
Conspiracy Theories
Wînipêk
Marty Baron
Anti-Semitism
Middle East Tensions
Human Rights
Wildfires
Hamas
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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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes53Founded19 years ago
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True crime stories dominate our screens and feeds. But John J. Lennon wants us to question how much truth they're telling – and whose. He reflects on those ideas in his book The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and the Stories That Define Us. A... more

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy director Jennifer Welsh about the stakes of this week's United Nations General Assembly talks, "Traveling Nanas" Eleanor Hamby and Sandra Hazelip share the life ... more

Twenty years ago, Jennifer Jones made what's widely considered one of the greatest shots in curling history – a hail-mary four-pointer that won her the 2005 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and cemented her legacy as an icon in the sport. Now, as she st... more

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Queen's University energy policy expert Warren Mabee and CBC News journalist Jason Markusoff about the potential and politics of Prime Minister Mark Carney's "nation-building" energy project priorities, Canadian cu... more

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Warren Mabee
Director of the Queen's University Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy
Queen's University
Episode: Energy projects, Jennifer Jones, Haaretz editor, Arctic security
Jennifer Jones
Canadian curler, Olympic champion, and author
Episode: Energy projects, Jennifer Jones, Haaretz editor, Arctic security
Aluf Benn
Editor-in-chief of Haaretz newspaper
Haaretz
Episode: Energy projects, Jennifer Jones, Haaretz editor, Arctic security
Jason Markusoff
Producer and writer for CBC News
CBC News
Episode: Energy projects, Jennifer Jones, Haaretz editor, Arctic security
Stephen Monteiro
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Concordia University
Episode: How our personal devices became 'needy' for our touch and attention
Steve Waksman
Music historian at the University of Huddersfield.
University of Huddersfield
Episode: Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Famine in Gaza, Trump's impact on Canadian politics, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Stadium shows
Victoria Zabian
Resident of Kyiv during the war and commentator on the conflict's impact on Ukraine.
Episode: Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Famine in Gaza, Trump's impact on Canadian politics, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Stadium shows
Alex de Waal
Leading expert on famine and executive director of the World Peace Foundation.
World Peace Foundation, Tufts University
Episode: Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Famine in Gaza, Trump's impact on Canadian politics, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Stadium shows
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
Canadian trailblazer advocating for diversity in medicine and author of "Unlike the Rest".
University of Toronto
Episode: Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Famine in Gaza, Trump's impact on Canadian politics, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Stadium shows

Host

Piya Chattopadhyay
Host of a lively mix of topical conversations that blend cultural insights with humor and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 691 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 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 Podcasts
    5
    John Gilbert
    Canada4 months ago
  • Pia is great interviewer. Many very interesting segments.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinTranscona
    6 months ago
  • Makes my Sunday!

    I love Piya, she’s intelligent, warm and can be serious, engaging and full of fun all in the same episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TorontoDR
    Canada7 months ago
  • Essential listening

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJ_Rousseau
    Canada8 months ago

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A number of reviews suggest a longing for more structured or diverse content compared to previous programs, indicating mixed reviews about changes in hosting.
Many find the host relatable and skilled in navigating complex conversations, although there are some critiques regarding the perceived political bias of guests and discussions.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful nature of discussions, praising the variety and depth of topics covered.
Overall, feedback reflects a general satisfaction with the show's contribution to cultural dialogue, while expressing a desire for balance in perspectives.

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#78
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Energy projects, Jennifer Jones, Haaretz editor, Arctic security
Q: What does this say to you about how this Liberal government is trying to strike that balance between climate concerns and carbon emissions?
They are attempting to show support for development, but also ensure it is done in a green manner by implementing carbon capture.
Energy projects, Jennifer Jones, Haaretz editor, Arctic security
Q: How are you understanding what the Israeli government's goals are at this point?
The goals include driving out the Palestinians from Gaza while eradicating Hamas.
'Why not me?': How champion skip Jennifer Jones built community and confidence through curling
Q: What do you think needs to happen to your sport now to ensure it will survive and thrive?
We need to evolve, make the game interesting, and ensure professional opportunities for athletes.
'Why not me?': How champion skip Jennifer Jones built community and confidence through curling
Q: What did curling do for your brood?
It was our community. We felt like we belonged, and it gave me a sense of happiness and confidence.
'Why not me?': How champion skip Jennifer Jones built community and confidence through curling
Q: What did it mean to you that your dad was there?
It meant the world to me. My dad taught me how to curl and was the reason our family was active in the curling club.

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1. Warren Mabee
2. Jennifer Jones
3. Aluf Benn
4. Jason Markusoff
5. Stephen Monteiro
6. Steve Waksman
7. Victoria Zabian
8. Alex de Waal

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