Best CBC News World Report Podcasts (2025)

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Vancouver car ramming, Final day of election campaign, and more 29:38

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At least 11 people are dead and dozens more are injured after an SUV rammed through the crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver. We have extensive coverage of the investigation now underway - and how communities in B.C. and across the country are mourning. Also: The federal election campaign is coming to a close. We have an in depth look at how c…

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Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Vancouver police confirm 9 people died after a car drove into crowd at Vancouver street festival. Final day of campaigning for leader before federal election tomorrow. Green Party fighting for its survival this election.

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Campaigns enter final weekend, Pope Francis' funeral, Measles on the rise in Alberta, and more 28:36

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Federal party leaders are making their last pitches to voters, as the campaign enters its final weekend. While Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh make stops in Ontario, Pierre Poilievre is in B.C. - where seats in that province and others across western Canada could determine what form the next government takes. Also: World leaders, Catholics and thousa…

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Saturdays's top stories in 10 minutes 10:09

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World leaders among the thousands in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral. Zelensky and Trump meet before the Pope's funeral. Last weekend of election campaigning has party leaders criss crossing the country. Quebec expected to yield much different results this election. Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually exploiting her as teenager,…

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Weekend listen: Power & Politics’ campaign wrap 41:30

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It's almost election day, and our colleagues at Power and Politics have been putting out a weekly wrap, where political strategists break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP stra…

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Countdown to Election Day, FBI arrests a judge, hockey mistrial, and more. 26:27

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With the federal election campaign heading into its last days, party leaders sharpen their messages to voters. Mark Carney leans into the public fear of American annexation, while Pierre Poilievre details the changes he’d deliver in his first 100 days if elected prime minister. Both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois leaders argue they’d have vital roles t…

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How a TikTok Video sparked new interest in a Vancouver police case 11:23

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A TikTok video about a violent incident at the Vancouver seawall went viral—prompting renewed public attention and a police response. VPD’s Sergeant Steve Addison explains the timeline of the investigation and addresses speculation around police conduct.

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Friday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Ontario judge declares mistrial in sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh, and the other federal leaders have just 3 days left to make their pitch to Canadian voters. Tension between India and Pakistan grows with troops briefly exchanging cross-border fire. Hudso…

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Cuts, spending, spin: The economics of party platforms 27:49

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Within the last week, the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP have all released their costed platforms, detailing their plans for the country and how they will pay for them. While the question of who will be Canada’s next prime minister remains, it’s certain they’ll face a challenging economic outlook, with a Canada-U.S. trade war in full swing and a r…

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Theatre production, Casey & Diana, comes to Neptune Theatre 10:50

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Award winning playwright, Nick Green, created the theatre production Casey & Diana. It is now hitting the stage at Neptune Theatre. Alex Guye sat down with Nick to hear all about the visit and handshake that inspired him to adapt this true story for the stage.

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Trump/Carney phone call questions, expats vote, daycare company plea, and more 26:40

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With just a few days left in this election campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is hammering home his pitch that he is the best one to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. But there are new questions tonight about just what was said when the two talked back in March. And: Cross border relations are crucial in this campaign. As many as 800-thousand C…

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Will the Jericho Lands plan deliver the homes Vancouver needs? 9:19

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Vancouver City Council has approved the development plan for the First-Nations-led Jericho Lands project. OneCity councillor Lucy Maloney explains what’s in store, how the city plans to balance growth with livability, and why this project is about more than just buildings.

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Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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US President Donald Trump says Canada is better as a state, not a country, and threatens to raise auto tariffs again. Sources say Trump made a "51st State" comment when he spoke on the phone with Mark Carney at the start of the campaign. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre does not address Trump's comments at his rally. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sa…

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The politics of the toxic drug crisis 35:12

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Since 2016, the toxic drug crisis has taken more than 50 thousand Canadian lives. The Conservative party has promised $200-million a year to fund addictions recovery care for 50,000 people, according to the party's platform. Leader Pierre Poilievre has also vowed to “defund drug dens” – imposing strict new rules for overdose prevention sites and su…

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Sir Simon Schama — On antisemitism 49:51

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Acclaimed British historian Sir Simon Schama reflects on the history of antisemitism, the Holocaust and contemporary culture. He says that for millennia Jewish people have been "the other of convenience. We are the dark mirror in which the wish fulfilment of other societies takes it out on people who are said to represent its opposite." Presented a…

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The Mainstreet Spinbusters talk about some of the ridings they're watching in Nova Scotia 26:21

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An expanded version of Jeff's conversation with Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin, and Barbara Emodi.

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The North American House Hippo has returned 12:11

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The fictional hippo is once again the centre of a campaign to increase the media literacy and digital resiliency of Canadians. Alex Guye dropped in to tell Jeff Douglas about the new ad created by Media Smarts, Canada's Centre for Digital Media Literacy.

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Poilievre’s plan to arrest homeless, thousands file past pope’s coffin, coral is dying worldwide. 26:49

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. Still with the election, th…

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Female police officers speak out about sexual harassment case 9:01

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A senior Vancouver police officer could face demotion after admitting to harassment. The CBC’s Jason Proctor explores what accountability looks like in law enforcement.

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Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre releases his party's costed platform. Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis. Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his par…

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How different are the party platforms? 34:43

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The Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP have released their platforms. What exactly are they promising to do on issues like housing, climate change, crime and justice and the cost of living? We’ve gathered a collection of experts to break down all the details and hear from economist Mike Moffatt, climate journalist Arno Kopecky, CBC senior business re…

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How do we make cancer treatment worth it, work better, and less harmful? 57:41

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Cancer is common and chemo and radiotherapies can save or extend our lives. But sometimes they don't, or they stop working, or they come with disabling long-term side effects. In a state of desperation, some of us seek out unproven alternatives which might even put us at greater risk of cancer. Join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell and guests to fin…

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Another trend from the 1990s is back, and it involves attaching gems to your teeth 17:58

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Our intern, Jennifer Waugh, drops into Studio A with the story

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The 19th annual Black Educators Association provincial spelling bee is coming up 7:11

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Host Jeff Douglas talks with some of the people involved.

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The inaugural Canadian International Peace Conference is taking place this Friday and Saturday in Halifax 13:09

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Fatu Kaba is an entrepreneur, award winning peace activist and she is the founder and president of the HEARTS Global Network. Natasha Fernandes is an organizer and moderator for the peace conference. She is also a Business Consultant at the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre. They tell Jeff Douglas about the conference and Fatu began by telli…

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Record on early voting, Pope funeral plans, hockey player trial, and more 25:21

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Canadians may be more engaged in this election race than ever before. More than seven million people cast a ballot over the weekend. It’s a record for advance polls. There are just six days left until Election Day, and the parties are working hard to push out their messages. The Conservatives have become the last major party to release a fully-cost…

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Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre releases his party's costed platform. Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis. Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his par…

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The legacy of Pope Francis 22:45

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Pope Francis brought a lot of firsts to the Catholic Church. He was the first from Latin America, and under him, the church became increasingly globalized and diverse. He spoke up for LGBTQ rights, for the people of Gaza, and for migrants and refugees around the world. In 2022, he apologized for the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential sc…

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Pankaj Mishra — the world after Gaza 53:35

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For the past 18 months, Israel's war in Gaza has polarised the world. The Indian author and essayist Pankaj Mishra reckons with the conflict through the lens of colonialism, morality and history. This event was recorded at the University of NSW Centre for Ideas on 27 February 2025. Speakers Pankaj MishraAuthor, The World After Gaza, From the Ruins …

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Export Report: Christian Barry on twenty-five years of 2B Theatre 15:19

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Christian Barry talks with host Jeff Douglas about how 2B Theatre took its productions from Nova Scotia to the world.

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Here's what some federal party candidates are thinking about the oceans, and related industries 13:11

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In every federal election since 2011, our oceans guy Boris Worm has asked candidates from all the federal parties what their policies would mean for the oceans.

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World's biggest invertebrate is no softie -- colossal squid, and evidence of scraps with sperm whales 9:00

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Jeff talks with our oceans guy, Boris Worm.

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Death of the Pope, private healthcare, Hegseth on Signal again, and more 28:14

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Pope Francis has died at 88. Catholics around the world are in mourning, as plans are made for his funeral. We have reaction from around the world, and here in Canada, including from Indigenous people, whom the Pope apologized to for the abuses that happened at residential schools. And: Canadians are having to use their own money – to access basic …

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Thinking deeply about democracy? Check out 'IDEAS for a Better Canada' 54:44

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One week until voting day, Canada! At World Report, we know democracy doesn't happen in a silo. That's why we're recommending the IDEAS for a Better Canada series. IDEAS invites listeners to slow down, check their assumptions, and maybe even change their minds. And with another federal election approaching, Nahlah Ayed has been hosting cross-Canada…

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What issues matter to people in Burnaby? 7:54

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We set up a card table and asked voters in Burnaby Central a simple question: what matters to you? Here’s what they told us.

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Monday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Vatican confirms Pope Francis has died at age 88. Indigenous people reflect on the Pope's efforts at reconciliation in Canada. Canada's political leaders reflect on Pope Francis' life and legacy. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet boldly predicts Liberal leader Mark Carney will be Prime Minister. Today last day Advance Polls are open in C…

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Do drugs belong in therapy? 40:34

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On Drugs looks through the lenses of history, pop culture and personal experience to understand how drugs have shaped our world. Because even if it’s just caffeine or ibuprofen, there’s a good chance you’re on drugs right now. More episodes of On Drugs are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/Q5X33U

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Uncovering Pompeii — 300 years of archaeology 54:05

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Two thousand years ago, life in Pompeii stood still when Mount Vesuvius erupted, preserving the town in volcanic ash for centuries. Today, this ancient Roman city captures the imagination like few others. This event was recorded at the National Museum of Australia on 14 December 2024. Speakers Dr Sophie HayRoman archaeologist, press and communicati…

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Record turnout in advance voting, encampments outside cities on the rise, Filipino food in small town New Brunswick, and more 29:43

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Canadians are voting in record numbers this weekend in advance polls across the country, with nearly two million ballots cast on Friday alone. The high turnout comes as parties begin releasing their costed platforms, and as the campaign heads into its final week. Also: Major cities like Toronto have seen a spike in the number of homeless encampment…

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Campaigns unveil costed platforms, U.S. sends asylum seekers to Panama, NHL playoffs begin and more 29:42

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Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh unveil the Liberal and NDP costed platforms, as Pierre Poilievre talks about tackling the fentanyl crisis. You'll hear about today's election campaign announcements as Canadians continue to head to advance polls to get their votes in early. Also: The crackdown on immigration in the U.S. has sent hundreds of asylum seek…

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Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveils party's platform that includes $130-billion in new spending over next 4 years. Iran and US hold talks in Rome in pursuit of deal over Tehran's nuclear program. US Supreme Court temporarily blocks planned deportations of Venezuelans detained in Texas. The first round of the NHL playoffs gets underway today with Eas…

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Advance polls open, Ukraine ceasefire talks, the Bible in Hollywood, and more… 26:57

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Advance polls are open, bringing with them the opportunity to vote, but also some frustration. Line ups at some polls are long, as people use a holiday to get out and vote. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to help broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine but – he won’t wait forever. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. c…

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World Report presents: How Safe is Your Vote? 51:42

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As Canadians prepare to head to the ballot box, the integrity of this vote matters more than ever. From foreign agents to fake influencers... How serious are the risks to Canada's democracy? Can Elon Musk be considered a hostile state actor? And what are officials doing about these threats? Parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor will tell you where…

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April 18: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:08

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Federal Leaders went face-to-face in the one and only English debate last night. U.S. officials send mixed messages regarding ceasefire in Ukraine. Airlines shifting plans as more Canadians abandon plans for US travel.

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Recapping the high-stakes leaders' debate 29:56

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As the federal election reaches the homestretch, four party leaders squared off in Montreal Thursday evening in the only English-language debate of the campaign. Liberal leader and polling frontrunner Mark Carney took heat from all sides as the Conservatives' Pierre Poilievre, the NDP's Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc's Yves-François Blanchet kept the b…

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English debate, what farmers want, signs of life in space, and more 25:05

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It’s debate night – again. The major party leaders will directly face off with each other for the last time before election day. With just over a week to go, there’s a lot on the line for each of them. One cohort that may be watching closely: farmers. We have a story about what farmers in northern Alberta want to hear before they cast their votes. …

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April 17: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes 10:07

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Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet gear up for their second major showdown of this election campaign. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault releases full, costed platform. A key infrastructure project to divert energy to Nunavut is taking a step forward U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and U.S. special en…

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A pre-debate state of the race 25:32

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With just over a week until election day, Canada's main party leaders go head to head tonight in the only English language debate. So, where does the campaign stand? Is anything shifting? How do people feel about the leaders at the moment? Where are parties drawing their biggest support and losses from? David Coletto, the CEO of the polling firm Ab…

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When women resist authoritarianism — what's happening in Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar right now? 54:06

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Authoritarian regimes are threatened by women who fight for their freedom — and are pushing back in even more extreme and deadly ways. The world watched wide-eyed as Iranians took to the streets and social media for the #WomenLifeFreedom movement. We watched Afghan women and children run towards American planes taking off from Kabul as the Taliban …

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