Best CBC News World Report Podcasts (2025)

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Friday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

22m ago10:08

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Saskatchewan is the latest province to declare a state of emergency -- just one day after Manitoba - as wildfires force thousands of people out of their homes The accused in Vancouver's fatal car ramming could learn if he's fit to stand trial. Hamas mulling over another proposed ceasefire deal after initially giving it a less-than-warm reaction. Wo…

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AI cheating runs wild on campus 24:53

10m ago24:53

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The use of generative AI has become rampant on college and university campuses across North America. KPMG - who surveyed over 400 Canadian students about this in the fall — found that around 60 per cent use AI models like ChatGPT in their assignments. James Walsh recently wrote a piece in New York Magazine called Everyone is Cheating Their Way Thro…

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EZRA LEVANT | Toronto City Hall announces race-exclusive homeless shelter 46:30

8m ago46:30

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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Fire fears, tariff turmoil, White House targets Chinese students, and more 25:15

23m ago25:15

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It is hot. It is dry. It is windy. That’s the bad news for communities threatened by fire in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. And – it’s likely to get worse. Thousands of people are already out of their homes. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared a provincial state of emergency. And: Tariff whiplash. A U.S. federal court ruled most of t…

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Why we can’t live without the universal feeling of disgust 54:34

23m ago54:34

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Disgust — an emotion that makes us human. It can keep us safe from drinking milk that's gone off, thanks to the revolting smell. And as Charles Darwin suggests, disgust serves as part of our core evolutionary function. But it also has a dark side. Disgust has been co-opted by culture, to religious and political divides. Scholars say we need to reck…

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Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

18h ago10:08

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U.S. Court of International Trade rules many of Donald Trump's tariffs illegal. Janyce McGregor explains what that US tariff ruling could mean for Canada. Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after leading effort to slash U.S. government. Manitoba declares province-wide state of emergency over wildfires. Alberta battles wildfires amid extreme heat…

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Will laws apply in Ontario’s ‘special economic zones’? 23:06

1d ago23:06

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The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act – also known as Bill 5 – aims to fast track mining projects in Ontario and gives the government the power to create 'special economic zones' that would grant the government the power to exempt companies from still-unspecified laws. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has framed these measures as necessary to …

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SHEILA GUNN REID | Drea Humphrey shares update on 'Battle for the Birds' in Edgewood, B.C. 31:46

13h ago31:46

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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EZRA LEVANT | Trump administration unleashes sanctions on global free speech oppressors 46:01

14h ago46:01

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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Wildfires in the west, Carney’s first QP, big losses at Canada Post, and more 26:21

16h ago26:21

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Manitoba has already set records for this fire season… and it’s not even June. Dry and hot conditions are fueling wildfires across the prairies, forcing thousands from their homes. And it’s likely to get worse. The World Meteorological Organization says global records are likely to be shattered in the next few years. It means more heat in the Arcti…

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The philosophy behind why humans are so self-conscious 54:33

17h ago54:33

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For centuries, Western philosophers have contemplated the question: “Who am I?” To get to the answer, 19th-century German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel suggests, start by replacing the “I” with “we.” His philosophy looks at why we should care what others think of us because people’s perspectives play a huge part in how we see ourselves …

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Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:06

23h ago10:06

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Indigenous leaders in Yukon say support for the search for unmarked graves near former residential schools appears to be diminishing. Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his Question Period debut. US President Donald Trump says Canada will have to pay 61 Billion USD to join Golden Dome missile defence system. Israel says its forces have killed senior …

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House Party: Did the King’s visit help Canada? 29:09

1d ago29:09

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King Charles spent a whirlwind 24 hours in Ottawa at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, capped off by his delivery of the Speech from the Throne. It was the first time a sovereign had delivered the throne speech in nearly 5 decades, and many saw this as a chance for the King to affirm Canada’s sovereignty and independence, in the face of…

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A royal visit and a high-stakes political moment 24:38

1d ago24:38

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For the third time in Canadian history, the head of the British monarchy delivered the throne speech before ushering in a new session of parliament. It comes at a time when Canada could use some help protecting its sovereignty in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. But how does this moment fit in with King Charles’ reign so far, w…

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EZRA LEVANT | FREE AT LAST! Tommy Robinson sits down for exclusive interview 55:46

1d ago55:46

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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The King’s speech, Carney government’s priorities, wildfire evacuations, and more 27:00

1d ago27:00

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King Charles wrapped up his visit to Canada today, after delivering the Throne Speech - the first one delivered by a sitting sovereign in almost 50 years. It laid out the new government’s plan for how to build a stronger, better Canada. The speech leaned heavily on Canada’s democracy and independence, and also covered campaign promises on making li…

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How the fear of fire is taking control of us 54:08

2d ago54:08

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Humans used fire as a tool. Now we fear its destruction. But we're responsible for changing the climate, argues John Vailliant, "in a way that favours fire way more than it favours us." The Vancouver author unpacks how fire made humans who we are — and how humans are changing fire in his award-winning book, Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast.*This…

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Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes 8:52

2d ago8:52

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King Charles delivers throne speech, starting new session of Canadian Parliament. Yukon, B.C. agree to work together on electrical grid connection. The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation releases photos to prove it has begun distributing food to Palestinians. Russia's defence ministry says its troops have taken control of more territory in …

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The ‘cover-up’ of Joe Biden’s decline 30:03

2d ago30:03

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Last June, during the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election campaign, Joe Biden stumbled and struggled to find the right words. His performance was described as disastrous and incoherent. At that point, many Americans had already come to the conclusion that Biden was too old for the job. But for those who hadn't yet, the debate was th…

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EZRA LEVANT | The best (and worst) of the Walk With Israel 34:31

3d ago34:31

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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The unforgivable crime of being queer in Africa 54:34

3d ago54:34

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Homosexuality is a crime in more than half of African countries — a crime punishable by prison sentences. Or in some cases: death. New laws in some states make it illegal for anyone to even advocate for LGBTQ rights. These laws bring up questions of foreign influence, neo-colonialism, and the role the international community could and should play i…

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The King arrives, Parliament opens, Russia pounds Ukraine, and more 27:36

3d ago27:36

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Parliament has returned after more than five months away. While there was a lighter mood -- on opening day, the House of Commons is restarting with Canadians facing some serious challenges. Tomorrow, King Charles will read out the speech from the throne - announcing the government’s agenda. He and his wife Camilla arrived in Canada today for his fi…

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REBEL ROUNDUP | Walk For Israel confrontation, 'Leaders' back pro-Hamas thugs, Rebels catch Liberals 1:02:05

3d ago1:02:05

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Today, we're looking at the confrontation between attendees at the annual Walk For Israel in Toronto and the pro-Hamas crowd that turned out to protest the annual event. Plus, controversy erupted over the decision to allow the pro-Hamas crowd to march alongside the pro-Israel rally, allowing the counterdemonstrators to blare music and yell at the I…

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Monday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

3d ago10:08

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US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has gone absolutely crazy following a major round of aerial attacks on Ukraine. Health officials in Gaza say more than 50 people killed by Israeli airstrikes overnight. Judge rules some text messages are not admissable as evidence in sexual assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players. B.C. man…

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Is Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ more fantasy than reality? 27:14

3d ago27:14

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Donald Trump’s 'Golden Dome’ is a proposed defense program that will feature the use of space lasers, satellites and interceptors designed to provide 24/7 space based defence. It’s advertised as a bulwark against missiles and nuclear attacks from the likes of China, North Korea and Russia. Mike Stone is a Reuters reporter covering the U.S. arms tra…

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MPs return to Ottawa, Five years since the murder of George Floyd, BC ostrich cull, and more 31:45

4d ago31:45

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After a six month break from Parliamentary business...M-Ps are returning to Ottawa for the first sitting of the year. It's expected to be short, but busy. The Conservatives and Liberals both held caucus meetings Sunday. Also: Five years after George Floyd's murder by a white police officer, Minneapolis honours the man whose name and image inspired …

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Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

4d ago10:08

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Russia and Ukraine say they have completed an exchange of prisoners of war the largest since the war began. Today marks five years to the day since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Texas is a step closer to requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Big week ahead in Ottawa where Parliament …

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Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

5d ago10:08

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Ukraine officials say Russia carried out a large-scale overnight attack targeting Kyiv. European Union reacts to Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, calling for respect, not ultimatums. King Charles' upcoming visit to Ottawa to assert Canadian sovereignty as Donald Trump threatens annexation.

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Can the King stop Trump's 51st state threats? 48:42

5d ago48:42

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There’s an air of excitement in Ottawa as it prepares for King Charles III to arrive and deliver the speech from the throne, which lays out the Liberal government’s plan and priorities. His visit is also widely seen as pushback against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to turn Canada into the 51st state. But according to the new U.S. ambassador…

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Russia hits Kyiv with massive attack, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, Student housing crisis, and more 29:52

5d ago29:52

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Ukrainians are evaluating the damage after a massive Russian drone and missile attack. The large scale strikes come as the two sides continue a massive prisoner swap. Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday. Also: California's Pacific Coast Highway has re-opened five months after a wildfire destroyed homes and b…

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EZRA LEVANT | Trump confronts antisemitism at Harvard, while Canada aids and abets 58:31

6d ago58:31

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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Harvard vs the White House, Trump tariff threats, Ukraine/Russia prisoner swap, and more 26:03

6d ago26:03

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A judge blocks – for now – the White House attempt to ban Harvard from accepting international students. The uncertainty about what happens next is leaving students – including Canadians – in limbo. It’s the latest front in the war between U.S. President Donald Trump and elite universities. Also: Trump is threatening the European Union with 50 per …

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Bringing child sex abusers out of the shadows 54:38

6d ago54:38

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No one likes talking about child sex abuse. But prevention experts say we need to bring pedophilia out of the shadows if we ever want to end abuse. They insist, it is not inevitable. CBC producer John Chipman explores an innovative new program in Kitchener, Ontario, that has sex offenders and abuse survivors working together to prevent future harm …

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George Floyd’s murder, what’s changed in five years? 28:17

6d ago28:17

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On May 25th 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes. The whole thing was caught on video and once it got out, it set America on fire. Protests spread across the country and then the world. Promises of sweeping changes to policing and greater commitment…

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EZRA LEVANT | Donald Trump confronts South African president over white genocide 59:49

7d ago59:49

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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Shooting strikes fear, Israeli PM points finger at Carney, Canada Post strike pending, and more 25:51

7d ago25:51

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The fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington is spreading fear in Jewish communities in the U.S. and Canada. The FBI director says the attack was a targeted anti-Semitic act of terror. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene, as he called out "free Palestine" And: Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement saying he …

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Why our long term relationship with the U.S. is done 54:38

7d ago54:38

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America is just not that into you anymore, says historian Marci Shore. It's not us — it's them. The Yale professor blames the U.S. for the failed relationship and warns the world that her own country can no longer be counted on to defend democracy, not even within its own borders. Shore has been studying the history of totalitarianism for nearly 30…

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Diddy on trial 34:20

7d ago34:20

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It’s been a year and a half since the R&B singer Cassie Ventura first accused hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape and repeated physical abuse over the course of their decade-long relationship. Those initial allegations unleashed a torrent of accusations from others, more than 70 sexual assault lawsuits, and federal raids of his homes. Now, Did…

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SHEILA GUNN REID | Jason Kenney, Kris Wells, and Jann Arden: The faces of Alberta's anti-independence freakout 35:32

8d ago35:32

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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EZRA LEVANT | Toronto Police stand by as ambulance carrying child is blocked by pro-Hamas protesters 39:24

8d ago39:24

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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Carney’s cabinet retreat, G7 finance ministers in Banff, mental health concerns on the rise for Canadian girls and young women, and more 27:12

8d ago27:12

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The Prime Minister and his front bench hold talks ahead of Monday’s return to Parliament. Front and centre are affordability issues, U.S. tariffs, the war in Gaza and the new American proposal for a ‘Golden Dome’. Also: A look at Canada’s relationship with Iran from Tehran. Is there an opportunity for a thaw in the frozen relations? And: We break d…

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REBEL ROUNDUP | Canada headed for recession, Trump's missile defence plan, GTA crime wave 1:31:22

8d ago1:31:22

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Today, we're looking at a warning from TD Bank's chief economist, who says Canada is heading for a recession and forecasted 100,000 jobs could be lost in the country. Plus, President Trump announced the U.S. would be developing a "golden dome" missile defence technology — and apparently Canada is interested in joining in what could be a modernizing…

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Where did modern news culture come from? Think Shakespeare 54:38

8d ago54:38

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It might seem like the vast, turbulent ocean of information we call news has always existed, but that's not the case. Theatrical plays in Elizabethan England set the stage for our modern news culture, argues Stephen Wittek in his post-doctoral work. He says the cross-pollination between theatre and news developed the norms for our contemporary publ…

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Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

8d ago10:08

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G7 finance ministers work to keep relations friendly at summit in Banff, Alberta. Quebec's culture minister to table bill that will force digital platforms to add more francophone content. Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Leaders in Puvirnituq, Quebec ask Ottawa for help with local water crisis. Heavy rain trigg…

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House Party: Is taming Trump still PM Carney’s top priority? 27:53

8d ago27:53

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Mark Carney won the Canadian election on a promise to deal with Donald Trump – to quash his tariffs and threats about the 51st state. But with big domestic issues rearing their heads, from a looming Canada Post strike to threats of an Alberta succession referendum and growing demands from premiers – should Trump still top the PM’s to-do list? Cathe…

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Trump, Hitler and how democracies die 32:25

8d ago32:25

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Today on the show is historian Timothy Ryback. Timothy is an author and writer with The Atlantic. He’s the director of the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation in The Hague. Last year he published ‘Takeover’ which documents the ways Hitler and his enablers in the German establishment cleared the pathway to Nazism through constitution…

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AVI YEMINI | The Yemini Report — Ep 24 43:53

8d ago43:53

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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EZRA LEVANT | Tommy Robinson set to be released after contempt of court hearing 1:16:23

9d ago1:16:23

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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