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.
1033 episodes transcribedBritish politician Kemi Badenoch got some salty responses when she decried the humble sandwich as "not a real food.” London chef and sandwich shop own...
Some people are exploring thrifting to find the perfect gift this holiday season, hoping to save money and cut down consumer waste. We get some tips f...
Finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s shock resignation has heaped pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. The CBC’s Rosemary Barton an...
Jonathan Haidt says technology and social media have rewired our children’s brains, and taken a heavy toll on their mental health. The social psycholo...
Liberal MPs Wayne Long and Chad Collins say that the prime minister has lost the confidence of his caucus — and must resign. They talk to Matt Gallowa...
Out-of-office messages have become more than a handful of dates and the email of who to reach out to instead while you’re gone. A Canadian content cre...
Canada is working to address the flow of migrants and fentanyl into the U.S. in an effort to avoid hefty tariffs threatened by incoming President Dona...
European scientists have launched the Proba-3 space mission, which will study the sun by creating artificial solar eclipses. An astronomy reporter exp...
Terrorist-designated rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is now in control of Syria, and the world is trying to decide how to engage with them. One...
Google promises its new “Willow” chip — unveiled this week as the latest update in the field of quantum computers — might someday revolutionize everyt...
The Vancouver Island marmot — one of Canada’s most endangered species — is making a remarkable population rebound from near-extinction. A conservation...
A little inspiration in the kitchen can go a long way. Three food fanatics share the cookbooks they loved this year, and what cookbooks are good for i...
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have struck a new hydro energy deal. It replaces the previous pact that saw power leave the Churchill Falls hydro...
Saudi Arabia has been named host of the 2034 World Cup despite a track record of human rights violations. An investigative football journalist tells u...
In Syria, celebrating has shifted to planning, as the country maps its future after nearly 14 years of civil war. We hear from a Syrian national once...
The Bank of Canada cut its interest rate again yesterday — now down to 3.25 per cent. An economist lays out what that means for your debt, our dollar...
Winter tires are mandatory across Quebec and on mountainous roads in B.C., but in the rest of Canada, the decision rests with drivers. Should that cha...
After Jessica Waite told Matt Galloway about her memoir A Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards, our listeners shared their own experiences with grief. We he...
Donald Trump wants Canada to curb the flow of drugs and migrants southbound across the countries’ shared border. For people living in border communiti...
As the Canada Post strike enters its fourth week, small businesses and rural communities in particular are feeling the pinch. We hear from entrepreneu...
