The Current

by CBC
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.

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Recent Episodes
  • Irwin Cotler on Iran's attempt to assassinate him
    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:19:32
  • Forecasting the weather (and getting people to listen)
    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:17:43
  • Why rats just love to drive little cars
    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:09:28
  • Is Trudeau's tax cut a holiday gift, or a vote grab?
    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:23:55
  • Time running out for COP climate deal
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:09:47
  • Canada Post strike hitting small business hard
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:24:49
  • Harnessing ocean waves to power your home
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:14:31
  • International law now just ‘rule of jungle,’ says lawyer
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:20:19
  • Menopause is costing women their careers
    Nov 20, 2024 – 00:24:25
  • Climate change fuelling human trafficking
    Nov 20, 2024 – 00:18:34
  • Tackling the obesity epidemic
    Nov 20, 2024 – 00:18:41
  • How will Russia respond to Ukraine attack with U.S. missiles?
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:24:33
  • Rudeness rampant in classrooms, say teachers
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:20:21
  • Woman sues AI chatbot company over son’s suicide
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:26:50
  • Could involuntary treatment help people with mental health and addiction?
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:19:59
  • Canadian philanthropists donate $405 million to fight climate change
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:24:30
  • Is there more to doppelgängers than similar looks?
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:24:42
  • Did you play with these old toys just added to the Hall of Fame?
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:11:00
  • Is your DNA safe with 23andMe?
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:12:36
  • Why is Taylor Swift such a ‘catalyst for joy’?
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:17:26
  • Nobel laureate says Trump could bring economic chaos
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:24:17
  • What you need to know about the bird flu case in B.C.
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:20:01
  • The push for a new deal on First Nations child welfare
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:22:03
  • The black market’s latest hot commodity? Butter
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:20:50
  • The Current Introduces: Someone Knows Something Season 9
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:35:38
  • The search for Christine Harron, in Someone Knows Something.
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:21:58
  • Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:25:09
  • Strict time limits are stopping criminal cases ever reaching trial
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:19:47
  • Calls for inquiry into Indigenous people killed by police
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:19:26
  • Why this journalist ranked all 153 of Willie Nelson's albums
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:25:11
  • Extortion and threats targeting South Asians in Canada
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:22:05
  • How Trump’s victory could affect climate change policy
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:24:31
  • The couple who fought Nazis behind enemy lines
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:24:06
  • Canadian veterans forges new identities in culinary world
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:19:38
  • Frustrated mayors call on Ford to help end homeless encampments
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:17:10
  • Sikh-Hindu tensions flare in Canada
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:24:19
  • Why do people behave so badly on airplanes?
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:16:39
  • How big podcasters helped Trump win
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:10:25
  • Is Canada ready for Trump’s tariffs?
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:24:35
  • Where does the U.S. go from here?
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:19:53
  • The sounds of humans moving across the world
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:27:17
  • Why did voters choose four more years of Trump?
    Nov 6, 2024 – 00:15:04
  • Trump won. What comes next?
    Nov 6, 2024 – 00:18:30
  • Divided voters react to Trump victory
    Nov 6, 2024 – 00:19:51
  • Can Trump pardon himself?
    Nov 6, 2024 – 00:09:43
  • What we can learn from the late Murray Sinclair
    Nov 5, 2024 – 00:23:29
  • These U.S. voters were undecided. What made up their minds?
    Nov 5, 2024 – 00:24:13
  • UN Security Council ‘not fit for purpose,’ says refugees chief
    Nov 5, 2024 – 00:22:35
  • The enduring power of Celine Dion
    Nov 4, 2024 – 00:20:29
  • U.S. braces for contentious vote count
    Nov 4, 2024 – 00:19:57
Recent Reviews
  • Tekkygal
    Manitoba
    Can you come to Ontario. You are right on target. Our healthcare workers are burned out and in languishing. They need investment here in Ontario, in Manitoba and across this country! Thankful for the representation for your perspective.
  • BethSYoung
    Uncommon Common Sense
    Matt Galloway is an incredibly talented interviewer. He’s able to report calmly, clearly, and humanely. The topics chosen show the depth and texture of Canadian politics, society, and culture.
  • Siobbahn
    My new favorite interviewer, Matt Galloway
    Have become a huge fan of The Current since Matt Galloway joined. He is one of the best interviewers and journalists. Always insightful, well-prepared, compassionate, and fantastic story teller, who let's the interviewee and their story be the star and regularly brings out a new perspective to the story that other outlets miss. Highly recommend you make this part of your daily listening as I have. You won't be sorry!
  • Hibiscus
    Another really good one.
    When doing boring stuff, this helps keep my brain active.
  • lyric.mama
    Strong variety in interviews.
    I appreciate the varied topics but have real trouble when an interviewer *constantly* interrupts the interviewee (eg. Duncan McCue in his ADHD segment). The expert speakers knew a lot about their topics and were illustrating to their points efficiently. (I am left to wonder if this was a topic of self interest for the interviewer and if impulse control was at play. It devalued the potential of the interview, in my opinion.)
  • mbadoc
    Impatient and rude
    Really great topic on Early Cancer Screening episode - however the host kept interrupting the guest speaker to wrap up. I felt stressed listening
  • marlainreallife
    Relatable host covering tough topics.
    The current does a wonderful job of keeping the topics covered interesting and modern. The host, Anna Maria, makes me feel like I’m talking to a friend. She’s humble and relatable, smart without being condescending. Thanks so much! Love the program!!
  • Expat Listener66
    Hard Core Leftist
    I like to listen to The Current to hear the latest in hard core leftist thinking. Very useful.
  • Alex K, 00
    World class journalism.
    The Current is hands down my favorite in depth news source. Anna Maria Tremonti (sp?) is simply brilliant and the show is incredibly well-produced. The interviews are consistently fascinating, well-balanced, and go into depth on issues you wouldn't otherwise think about, yet are timely and important. This is as good as it it gets for this genre of journalism.
  • Visuals Unnecessary
    The Current
    Sharp interviews, or documentaries - beautifully edited, concise and artful. Intensely relevant stories/issues, right to the point, but often heart-wrenchingly personal. Varied topics, some more captivating than others, of course, but all socially, politically and personally told. From the CBC (Canada), among the very best radio producers. Not locally limited, only occasional Canadian provincial politics. (I am an American.)
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