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The Sunday Magazine

CBC
Donald Trump
Alice Munro
Caster Semenya
Climate Change
2024 US Elections
Joe Biden
World Athletics
Canada
Qanon
CBC Radio
Israel-Hamas War
Winnipeg
Conspiracy Theories
Wînipêk
Marty Baron
Anti-Semitism
Middle East Tensions
Wildfires
Hamas
Canadian Anti-Hate Network

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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Latest Episodes

Canada's push to stake out its digital future is reaching new heights, with a national artificial intelligence strategy expected in the coming weeks. But our race to compete in the global AI race is happening against the backdrop of what Cory Doctoro... more

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie, Lisa Johnson from The Canadian Press and CBC British Columbia's Katie DeRosa about how regional headwinds are challenging the "Team Canada" approach to the U.S. trade war, curler a... more

Whether through her bestselling cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, or the Netflix series by the same name, Samin Nosrat has a way of making cooking feel less like a chore and more like a celebration — of flavour, of curiosity, and most of all, of each ... more

Guest host David Common speaks to the CBC's Margaret Evans and The Economist’s Gregg Carlstrom for updates and analysis on ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, author Nancy Matsumoto explains how alternative supply chains work, and celebrity chef Samin No... more

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Samin Nosrat
Celebrity chef and cookbook author
Self-employed, author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" and "Good Things"
Episode: Celebrity Chef Samin Nosrat on cooking as connection
Margaret Evans
Senior international correspondent for CBC News covering the Middle East.
CBC News
Episode: Gaza peace deal, Sustainable food culture, Samin Nosrat
Nancy Matsumoto
Food writer and author of the new book, Reaping What She Sows, focusing on sustainable food systems.
Episode: Gaza peace deal, Sustainable food culture, Samin Nosrat
Victor Boyko
Listener and winner of the listener challenge
Episode: That’s Puzzling! for October 2025
Ann Pornel
Comedian and actor, host of The Great Canadian Baking Show
The Great Canadian Baking Show
Episode: That’s Puzzling! for October 2025
Louis Sachs
Rabbi at the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Toronto
Beth Shalom Synagogue
Episode: Two years since Hamas's October 7th attack, U.S. political panel, Joe Carter, That’s Puzzling!
Joe Carter
Former MLB player and 1993 World Series champion
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Two years since Hamas's October 7th attack, U.S. political panel, Joe Carter, That’s Puzzling!
Saeed Teebi
Palestinian-Canadian lawyer and author of 'You Will Not Kill Our Imagination'
Episode: Two years since Hamas's October 7th attack, U.S. political panel, Joe Carter, That’s Puzzling!
Justin Gregg
Professor at St. Francis Xavier University specializing in animal behavior and cognition
St. Francis Xavier University
Episode: Canadian Politics Panel, Anthropomorphization, Greenland's future, Maria Ressa

Hosts

Piya Chattopadhyay
Host known for her intelligence, warmth, and ability to engage in both serious discussions and light-hearted moments.
David Common
Host filling in for Piya Chattopadhyay, noted for his insightful commentary on various subjects.
Saroja Coelho
In for Piya, noted for her engaging discussions on cultural and societal topics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 693 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
    Canada3 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
    Canada5 months ago
  • Pia is great interviewer. Many very interesting segments.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinTranscona
    7 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
    Canada9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and diverse topics covered, often commending the warmth and relatability of the host.
A few critiques express concern over the show's perceived bias and its approach to controversial subjects.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to blend serious discussions with lighter, more whimsical segments, making it an enjoyable listen on Sundays.

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#93
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Gaza peace deal, Sustainable food culture, Samin Nosrat
Q: How do you respond to people who look at it and go, well, I mean, it's great, but I can't afford it?
Nancy Matsumoto emphasizes the importance of equity in access to food and suggests alternative ways to eat healthily without breaking the bank.
Gaza peace deal, Sustainable food culture, Samin Nosrat
Q: What is there in this agreement that will take it from potentially ceasefire, as we now have, to something more enduring?
Gregg Carlstrom outlines the vague provisions regarding governance and the potential for peacekeeping forces in Gaza.
Gaza peace deal, Sustainable food culture, Samin Nosrat
Q: Take us through where we are now, 24 hours before what is expected to be the big prisoner and hostage swap.
Margaret Evans explained the mood in Israel and Gaza, detailing the hope and anxiety surrounding the ceasefire.
Incarcerated journalist explores the value of telling crime stories from the inside
Q: What was the turning point for you if you had one, John, that made you want to pursue that path?
Lennon reflects that being stabbed in a prison yard was his turning point, prompting him to pursue creative writing as a means of self-discovery and expression.
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.

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Featuring a diverse range of topics, this podcast engages listeners through in-depth explorations of current affairs, societal issues, and cultural conversations. The episodes often highlight unique personal stories from guests such as athletes, journalists, academics, and activists, emphasizing the intersections between personal experiences and broader societal themes. With a focus on meaningful dialogues, the podcast aims to provide listeners with fresh perspectives on contemporary issues while ensuring a blend of both serious discussions and light-hearted segments.

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1. Samin Nosrat
2. Margaret Evans
3. Nancy Matsumoto
4. Victor Boyko
5. Ann Pornel
6. Louis Sachs
7. Joe Carter
8. Saeed Teebi

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