Best Commiseration Podcasts (2025)

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The Bulwark comes north to commiserate with Canadians 15:43

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It can be dizzying for Canadians to look south at American politics these days. Tim Miller, host of the Bulwark's podcast, joins us to talk about how Americans see the relationship with Canada, what Donald Trump is doing to his country's standing in the world, and what he sees as the path out of the crisis in his country.…

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The Shadow Net 59: Creative Commiseration 54:02

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Phil and Sam rate and review the newset list. -Being Bad is OK -Not going to weddings is OK -Sting really though? Music: The Shadow Net - DJ FreqKing

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Derry Nostalgic - With David Forde, Derry City Goalkeeper during the 2006 Historic European run 23:11

6h ago23:11

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Originally aired in full on Drive 105 Match Night Live’s Countdown to Kick-Off (September 12th), this interview sees Dee Curran in conversation with former Republic of Ireland and Derry City goalkeeper David Forde. They dive into his book Being The One, where David opens up about his well-documented ‘red mist’ moments, struggles with imposter syndr…

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These Blue Jays fans are all in for the win 12:35

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Maddie Cholette, from Oakville, Ont. and Debbie Rafuse, from Chester, N.S, tell us how they're preparing to watch their team go for baseball glory this weekend, why this year's edition of the Jays was so darn lovable — and why both of them have a special soft spot for George Springer.

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Can the U.S. constitution survive Donald Trump? 24:29

12h ago24:29

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The men who wrote the American constitution included its goals right there in the preamble: Establish justice. Ensure tranquility. Secure the blessings of liberty. Lately, there have been plenty of reasons to question whether that document is living up to those goals — and there's real talk of a constitutional crisis. At a moment like this, when th…

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Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service? 19:36

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There's a growing call for mandatory national service in Canada — asking 18- to 30-year-olds to spend a year in public health, the environment, youth services, civil protection, or the military. Esprit de Corps editor Scott Taylor says it could strengthen citizenship and even help the Armed Forces. Policy expert David McLaughlin argues it's a way t…

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The perfect picture took years, but it was worth the wait 11:20

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Liron Gertsman's award winning photo was years in the making. Then he got on a plane and took a boat to get it but it earned him the title of Bird Photographer of the Year out of 33 thousand other photos.

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As Derry City prepare for the visit of Sligo Rvs, we hear from Tiernan Lynch on the preparations, Rumours and Karate Lessons! 4:39

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Dee Curran caught up with the Derry City manager today and got the latest updates on preparation for the game against Sligo Rovers, Injuries, Rumours and Karate Lessons!!By Drive105 Match Night Live

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Remembering Jane Goodall and her ground-breaking career 23:41

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Jane Goodall’s research into chimpanzees changed our understanding of the natural world. She died yesterday at the age of 91. So we’re bringing back our conversation with Jane Gooddall from October 2023, where she told Matt Galloway how her youthful curiosity sparked a ground-breaking career — and why her hope for curbing climate change lied with y…

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Comics face backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia 11:28

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Comedians playing at a festival in Riyadh are being skewered by fellow comics for ignoring the country's human rights abuses. But former Canadian ambassador Dennis Horak says this isn't simply Saudi whitewashing. It's part of a move towards limited reforms — and that's good for both Saudis and regional stability.…

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Pick-Your-Own Apple farmers say theft is out of control 9:55

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Farmer Paul Brooks is ringing the alarm over a surge in apple thefts on his farm in Uxbridge, Ontario. He is one of many other farmers across Ontario experiencing this and it's threatening the cultural-favourite activity of apple picking altogether.

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The fate of Marineland's beluga whales 19:38

13h ago19:38

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Marineland wanted to ship their 30 captive beluga whales to an amusement park in China — but the federal government stopped them. And with the once iconic amusement park shutting its doors, the question of what to do with whales, and whose responsibility they should be, remains unclear. W

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What raising minimum wage can and can't do 16:12

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The minimum wage is going up in some provinces today — for the second time this year in some cases. What does this actually mean for poverty in Canada? And is this meant to tackle the cost of living crisis?

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Why Gen Z loves subtitles 11:08

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A new survey shows that younger generations are watching TV with the subtitles way more than older people. Gen Z journalist Isabel Brooks says she gets why. Young people are watching in a noisy, distracted, TikTok-ified world. But that doesn't mean she likes it.

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What’s next for Alberta? 19:42

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For the last three months Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been hosting “Alberta Next” town halls. On the agenda — how to get a better deal from Ottawa...and more autonomy The final town hall happens online tonight. But separatist and pro-Canada groups are also criss-crossing the province with their campaigns. The CBC’s Allison Dempster speaks wi…

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Dr. Mike vs anti-vaxxers: How Gen Z is changing debating 24:14

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Gen Z is reshaping debate culture. Online, millions tune in to fiery clashes over politics, identity, and health. It’s raw, awkward, sometimes uncomfortable — and wildly popular.But is this about finding common ground, or just turning polarization into entertainment? We talk to Atlantic writer Spencer Kornhaber about why these debates resonate with…

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The "Nouveau" Louvre: How can the museum improve? 25:21

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The Louvre is the world's biggest, most visited museum in the world - about nine million visitors a year — and it's getting a makeover. Our conversation with the first woman to lead the Louvre, President-Director Laurence des Cars about the challenges of overtourism, their ambitious billion-dollar plan to modernize the venerable institution, the ro…

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How a criminal gang from India made the Canadian terror list 12:18

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Intimidation, extortion, and murder. After months of calls by political leaders, the Bishnoi Gang has been designated a terrorist organization by the federal government. But they're a group without a clear political ideology.

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The brightness and beauty of being indigenous 31:00

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10 years after the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, three members of the family of the late Murray Sinclair, the chair of the commission, reflect on his legacy. Stephanie and Sara Sinclair are the co-editors of two new collections of writing, "A Steady Brightness of Being" and "You Were Made for this World." They talk about their …

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Michael Duffy delighted to sign 3 year Deal with his hometown club! 1:29

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Interview: Lawrence MooreBy Drive105 Match Night Live

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How Costco became a cultural phenomenon 20:29

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Perhaps when you turned 16 you were most looking forward to getting your driver's license. Talk to young people today and many have their eyes on a different rite of passage: a Costco membership. As Canadian communities clamour for Costcos, we speak to Canada's 'Costco Queen' Tina Chow about Costco's exploding social media growth. Then, journalist …

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A custody battle that became a landmark case: Racine v Woods 25:06

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It was a court battle that made headlines. In the early 1980's an Indigenous mother fought to get her child back from the foster family that had looked after her from the time she was an infant. Her birth mother went all the way to Ottawa, to the Supreme Court of Canada, and in a landmark decision, the judge ruled that it was in the best interest o…

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More Canadians opting to leave ERs after long wait times 19:47

1d ago19:47

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How long is too long to wait? For some Canadians, long waits in emergency rooms are driving them to leave — causing more return visits, and additional strain on an already burdened healthcare system. What new research says about why and how often Canadians are opting out of the ER and one hospital's unique solution.…

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Blessing in disguise, how Modi Ji master strokes us all 1:16:58

2d ago1:16:58

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Gang talks of the latest Trump tarrifs and the H1B fiasco and how Modi Ji is the best master stroker for our country. Like, share and subscribe.

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To Have No Shame On Your Face -- T Clark's Journey to a Two-Book Deal. 38:59

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Send us a text In this episode T Clark talks about All This Want and I Can't Get None and covers: the content of T's feverish and honest short stories about girlhood, shame, want, and choices how T found an agent what the path to a book deal looked like how living in a certain place can foster a more balanced writing life how writing collaborative …

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Derry City left Sullivan and Lambe Park with a draw on Friday night after an exciting 2nd half Display. We hear from Tiernan Lynch 2:23

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Interview by Dermot LiddyBy Drive105 Match Night Live

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Why don't Canadian kids get enough exercise? 19:59

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Research shows moving your body has major physical and mental health benefits. But despite WHO guidelines for kids to get 60 minutes of active play each day — only 39% of Canadian children are meeting that mark. What needs to change to get kids moving? From phys ed class, to offering standing desks in class, researchers make the case for a more act…

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How these 76 and 105 year-old women became "soul friends" 17:14

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Merilyn Simonds and Beth Robinson are two friends from Kingston, Ontario, who decided during the Covid pandemic to make it a priority to get together, once a week, for a walk. Since then they've faced the challenges of aging, and discovered the joys of deep connections. The Current producer Alison Masemann spent an afternoon with them, and found ou…

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Canada's women's rugby team is ready to shock the world 9:26

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Coming off a shocking upset of New Zealand in last week's semifinals, Canada's women's rugby team gets set to take on England in the Finals tomorrow. Shireen Ahmed, a senior contributor with CBC Sports, talks about what makes this team so special, why women’s rugby is taking off, and so many people are supporting Team Canada — including actor Russe…

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We have to be the best version of ourselves! - Tiernan Lynch on Fridays visit to Drogheda 5:29

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Interview by Dee CurranBy Drive105 Match Night Live

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How is Nova Scotia revolutionizing their sepsis approach 12:51

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In the last year, Nova Scotia Health implemented a sepsis action improvement plan in six health care facilities throughout the province. It's worked so well, now, they're rolling it out province wide. In a first for Canada, all ER nurses across Nova Scotia will be able to administer antibiotics to anyone they suspect of having sepsis by the end of …

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Why Chris Hayes isn't a "doomer" about U.S. democracy 19:27

7d ago19:27

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It can be hard to make sense of the barrage of news coming out of the United States these days. The murder of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fraught conversation about free speech and the limits of presidential power in the United States. MSNBC host Chris Hayes joins us to talk about why he says US President Donald Trump is an…

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What’s your “time personality”? 13:27

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We all know people who are always late. Maybe you're one of them. The tardy gets a bad rap. But they aren't all self-centred, says University of Texas time expert Dawna Ballard. Some of them may be time blind. Others simply can't pull themselves away from people they value. Understanding what's behind our time personalities might help us get along …

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"Lentil King" wants Canadian businesses to think bigger 24:35

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Murad al-Katib started his pulse crop business in his basement. Now it's worth $3B a year and in 120 countries. At a time when many Canadian businesses are trying to diversify their markets, and get into value-added manufacturing, al-Katib's company AGT has actually done it. He's built rail infrastructure, manufacturing businesses, and partnerships…

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Scammed and the bank won't help? Here's what you can do 21:20

6d ago21:20

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Canadians lost a whopping $647 million to fraud last year. Most scams involve money taken from your bank accounts or investments. But few victims of fraud get their money back from the bank. Sarah Bradley, Canada's Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, explains what the rules are, what your rights are, what to do if you've been scammed — …

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Trump links autism and Tylenol. What does research say? 11:45

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President Trump made an announcement on Monday that Tylenol use in early pregnancy is linked to autism. But all the current research points to that not being true. Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou is a child neurologist and co-leads the Autism Research Centre at the Bloorview Research Institute in Toronto. She's not convinced either.…

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Could the U.S. H1-B visa fee be a win for Canadian tech? 19:35

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The Trump administration is introducing a new $100,000 fee on the specialized visa, forcing companies to pay up for top talent. Our panel of tech experts looks at whether the Canadian tech industry could take advantage of the change and attract skilled workers here instead.

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What’s the state of free speech in America? 15:32

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Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night show last night after being suspended for comments he made surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk. The suspension ignited a debate about free speech in the media — but is his return a victory? We speak to Greg Lukianoff, is the president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.…

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Reformed “anti-vaxxer” speaks out 24:04

7d ago24:04

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An Alberta nurse goes public with her story about how, as a new mother, she fell victim to online misinformation about vaccines, and how she began to question those beliefs during the pandemic. Today, she’s a pro-vaccine advocate, and uses her past experiences in the anti-vaccine movement to inform vaccine-hesitant parents.…

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How should AI be used in schools? 12:23

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With AI becoming part of the school day in classrooms across Canada we look to other countries to understand how regulation and curriculum could change the way students and teachers use AI tools.

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What happened to Trump ending the Ukraine war in 24-hours? 12:22

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As the UN General Assembly meets, an end to the war launched by Russia seems more distant than ever. Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk says abandoning hope, and the fight, just for peace is not an option for Ukrainians because too much is at stake.

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Is Canada off track with our climate policy? 19:28

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling back climate policies and ramping up oil and gas production, all while experts are warning that Canada isn't going to reach its 2030 emissions targets. We unpack what's going on with Mark Carney's climate policies — and what it means for the future of our economy, and environment.…

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How a grizzly on a B.C. island sent a community into crisis 23:11

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It had been a century since Texada Island had seen a grizzly bear. So when one swam 5 kilometres from the mainland over to the community off the B.C. coast, it created curiosity, panic and division about how to live with a giant predator — a giant predator they named, Tex. Molly Segal brings the story of that island community, and the bear, in her …

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Canada recognizes the state of Palestine 19:49

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As the 80th UNGA gets underway, Canada is among a number of nations that will recognize Palestine and the need for a two State solution. We speak with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.

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Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line? 24:06

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Krista Tucker Petrick just wants to close her step-mother's will. But until she can reach a human at the CRA, she can't. The North Bay, Ontario school principal is just one of many people frustrated with the CRA call centre. Regina bookkeeper Erin Rudd says she and her staff spend endless hours trying to get an agent on the line — and that's bad fo…

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Modi Ji Birthday bash summary 1:16:22

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Do you need any more description than the title for this one?

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40 years later, and the name Denis Tueart still reverberates with Derry City Supporters 9:13

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Former Derry City player Denis Tueart returned to the city on September 20th to mark the 40th Anniversary of the club’s first competitive game under the FAI. In conversation with Dee Curran, Denis reflects on his time with the club – from Eamonn McLaughlin persuading him to sign, to his experiences of the security situation in the city during that …

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Honours even at the Brandywell- we hear from the manager Tiernan Lynch 3:36

11d ago3:36

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Interview by Patrick CookeBy Drive105 Match Night Live

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Drive105 Match Night Live Dee Curran talks to S3 Solutions the company commisioned to prepare the funding application for Derry City. We hear from Eamon Seydak. 19:40

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When football clubs from the North West were left out of the second stage of the Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme, it sparked plenty of debate—from political circles to casual conversations. On this episode, Drive 105’s Dee Curran sits down with Eamonn Seydak of S3 Solutions, the company commissioned to prepare applications for …

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How far are cities willing to go to address crime? 22:19

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Cities in Canada have been taking unprecedented measures to deal with crime in their city — like hiring private security guards to patrol their downtowns. Some have even declared a state of emergency. We speak with the Mayors of Smithers, BC., and Barrie, ON., to talk about the unprecedented path they've taken to address public safety, crime, addic…