Best Forever Our Rivers Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 13: Spiritual Reading with the Scriptures 6:46

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Spiritual Reading with the Scriptures is a podcast designed to draw you into a deeper encounter with God’s Word. Inspired by Romans 15:4 — “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” — this podcast invites you to slow down, listen, and re…

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In Defence of Carney 32:27

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Protestors “Draw The Line” as Mark Carney pulls the Liberals towards the center, adopting conservative policies and walking back several Trudeau-era policies on climate, immigration, and social issues. Is Carney’s centrism savvy politics or disingenuous pandering? What should Canadaland NOT have published? Call in and tell us on Sept 29th between 1…

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The What The Hell Els Could Go Wrong Edition - Week 39 - 2025 1:10:01

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The eruption of far-right violence in The Hague destroys the fragile hopes of a civil, constructive election campaign. Housing minister Mona Keijzer keeps Marjolein Faber's legacy alive by ploughing on with her asylum policies in the face of a withering assessment by the Council of State. More than 40% of voters say Gaza will influence their choice…

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Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films? 40:58

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When the streaming giant began making films guided by data that aimed to please a vast audience, the results were often generic, forgettable, artless affairs. But is there a happy ending? By Phil Hoad. Read by Adam Sims. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Jonathan's Journal: From the Edge of Grief to a River of Healing 1:18:21

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Some stories begin at the edge. What do you do when the unimaginable happens? For Rebecca Fielding, life changed forever when her younger brother Jonathan fell to his death at the majestic Moonscape Overlook in eastern Utah. Out of that loss came Jonathan’s Journal—a simple notebook left at the site of his fall that grew into a movement of letters,…

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Canada Takes Its Comedians For Granted 32:06

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The honorary mayor of Dildo, Newfoundland is back on the air, but the threat to free speech remains. The Jimmy Kimmel saga is a reminder of the crucial role comedy plays in times of political turmoil, so why isn’t there more comedy in Canada right now? Plus, an update on the Alberta separatist movement. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Pr…

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From the archive: Forgetting the apocalypse: why our nuclear fears faded – and why that’s dangerous 44:32

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: The horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made the whole world afraid of the atomic bomb – even those who might launch one. Today that fear has mostly passed out of living memory, and with it we…

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It's Do or Die Time for Mark Carney 34:58

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Canada recognized Palestine as a state, Pierre “take me home country roads” Poilievre is back in town, Freeland is on a mission to Ukraine, and the pressure is building on Prime Minister Mark Carney. Host Sam Konnert sits down with Mickey Djuric to break down what’s happened this fall sitting, who’s in, who’s out, and if the Carney honeymoon phase …

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Interview With a Guy Who Died 38:17

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One December night in 2014, Matthew Church died from sudden cardiac arrest. Now, back from the dead, Matthew Church joins us in studio to talk about dying, coming back, and what exactly happened during those eight minutes when his heart stopped beating. Credits: Host: Jesse Brown Caleb Thompson (Post Production), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), ma…

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Spare (Body) Parts 54:00

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Strapped-on brass noses, frog skin grafts, human organs grown in pigs: The world of replaceable body parts is both amazing and a bit unsettling. But who better give us a tour of the past and present of what medical engineering considers Plan B, than the inimitable science writer Mary Roach. Guest: Mary Roach – Science writer and author of “Replacea…

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‘The forest had gone’: the storm that moved a mountain 46:22

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On a small ledge in the Swiss mountains, 200 people were enjoying a summer football tournament. As night fell, they had no idea what was coming By Jonah Goodman. Read by Evelyn Miller. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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The Three Vodka Scheveningen Challenge Edition - Week 38 - 2025 1:14:46

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Prinsjesdag is usually a day to delight fashion fans and financial nerds, but this year's edition fell short on both fronts as the parties got stuck into the election campaign. Train strikes are called off after unions agree a pay deal, but Schiphol is facing more disruption. Newly discovered CCTV footage could cast a different light on the violenc…

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Ben Mulroney Says He's Biased and Not a Journalist. He's Global's New Politics Host. 32:49

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Global News hires a non-journalist to cover politics. Plus, parliament is back and it’s business as usual. With Canada in an existential crisis, is it time to stop the partisan shenanigans? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) tom sayers (Audio Editor), max collins (Director o…

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Life in a ‘sinking nation’: Tuvalu’s dreams of dry land 42:36

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With sea levels rising, much of the nation’s population is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. Where are they going to go? By Atul Dev. Read by Mikhail Sen Check out Between Moon Tides documentary at theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Canada's Psychotic Codependency with Assassination America 47:40

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Canadians react to the assasination of Charlie Kirk. The killing of a prominent US conservative dominates Canadian headlines and online comments trigger partisan debates, doxing, and threats of violence. Should we be concerned about political violence in Canada? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Produ…

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From the archive: Sewage sleuths: the men who revealed the slow, dirty death of Welsh and English rivers 42:24

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: A tide of effluent, broken laws and ruthless cuts is devastating the nation’s waterways. An academic and a detective have dredged up the truth of how it was allowed to happen – but will anyt…

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Michelle Rempel Garner on What Conservatives Want to Do To Immigration 41:21

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Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner sits down with host Noor Azrieh to unpack why she thinks we should scrap the temporary foreign worker program, and how far she’d go to overhaul immigration. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Post Prod…

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Canada's Wildest Prison Break 21:38

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Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil was in prison for one murder and on trial for another. Then on July 21st, 2022 Alkhalil slipped into a black jumpsuit and a high visibility vest and he walked out the front door of a BC prison. He hopped into a waiting white van and disappeared. And for the last three years Alkhalil has stayed, at least, one step ahead of the…

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Some Chemicals are Forever 57:48

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As their name suggests, “forever chemicals” have extraordinary staying power. When these nearly indestructible compounds find their way into our soil and water, they don’t break down for hundreds or thousands of years. PFAS – the name for these synthetic chemicals – isn’t just in our natural environment. Scientists have found it everywhere, includi…

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Very British bribery: the whistleblower who exposed the UK’s dodgy arms deals with Saudi Arabia 51:36

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When Ian Foxley found evidence of corruption while working at a British company in Riyadh, he alerted the MoD. He didn’t know he’d stumbled upon one of its most closely guarded secrets By David Pegg. Read by Shane Zaza. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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MJF vs. Ronda Rousey: Is She NAIVE About WWE? | Wrestling "Journalism" & Dirt Sheets Debate | CS 44 1:45:30

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s professional wrestling a business or an art form? MJF and Ronda Rousey are on opposite sides of the debate, and we're breaking it all down in episode 44 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) recently fired back at Ronda Rousey's criticism of her WWE booking against Alexa Bliss, where she felt merchandise sales took…

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The Go Home, Russian Drones, You're Drunk Edition - Week 37 - 2025 1:01:32

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Usually Treasury Tuesday is the high point of September, but this year it was overshadowed by Super Saturday, when Dutch politicians stood up on a conference stage and said who they didn't want to form a coalition with. Foreign affairs minister David van Weel asks the Russian ambassador how 19 drones veered into Polish airspace, just as the VVD abr…

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Let's Flood Canada With Chinese EVs 36:02

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Carney hits pause on EVs but moves forward on “nation-building” projects. With Canola farmers being hit hard by Chinese tariffs, is the solution to drop the 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? Scott Moe and Danielle Smith think so. Plus, a goodbye to Franklin, Babar, and The Magic Schoolbus. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Lau…

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‘People pay to be told lies’: the rise and fall of the world’s first ayahuasca multinational 49:41

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Alberto Varela claimed he wanted to use sacred plant medicine to free people’s minds. But as the organisation grew, his followers discovered a darker reality. By Sam Edwards. Read by Sid Sagar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Forged in Silence: Steve Knapp on Recovery, Resilience & Connection 1:17:24

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Some stories are forged in silence. For Steve Knapp, the weight of carrying secrets finally gave way to a single act of truth—the night he admitted his drinking and chose to change his life. In this conversation, Steve shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and the lessons he’s carried into fatherhood, personal growth, and his work …

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Exploiting John Candy 35:48

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TIFF turns 50 with celebs, controversy, and Carney suggesting that we’re the John Candy of global trade. As the Toronto International Film Festival struggles to find its way in a changing film landscape, it leans into Canadiana with buzzy premieres from Canadian directors. But with its mishandling of controversial documentaries the last two years, …

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From the archive: ‘We were all wrong’: how Germany got hooked on Russian energy 32:40

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Germany has been forced to admit it was a terrible mistake to become so dependent on Russian oil and gas. So why did it happen? By Patrick Wintour. Read by Andrew McGregor. Help support our …

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What If Trump Shuts Off Canada's Data Servers? 37:34

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While Donald Trump is bent on achieving and maintaining “unquestioned and unchallenged global technological dominance”, we’re just starting to gear up for the race. There are only about 300 data centres across Canada. And about HALF of them are run by American tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Don Lenih…

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Ukraine, Taiwan, Canada 27:40

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Mark Carney recently made noises about the future possibility of Canadian boots on the ground as part of an international “coalition of the willing” to help guarantee security in Ukraine. In the 1990s Canada had up to 3,000 peacekeepers around the world at any given time. Today we have less than 30. That’s one per cent of what we used to be able to…

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Animal Alphabets 54:00

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Have scientists discovered an alphabet in whale calls? As researchers try to decipher the series of clicks made by sperm whales, we ask whether these cetaceans might have language, and if it follows that whales are thinking animals too. Could we one day get a peek into the thoughts of a humpback whale? Meanwhile, somewhere along the long path of ev…

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Dancing with Putin: how Austria’s former foreign minister found a new home in Russia 34:56

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Karin Kneissl made headlines around the world when she invited the Russian president to her wedding in 2018. Five years later, she moved to St Petersburg. The scandal revealed a dark truth about the ties between Vienna and Moscow By Amanda Coakley. Read by Avena Mansergh-Wallace. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpo…

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Nobody Wants to Lead the NDP 27:14

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The race to succeed Jagmeet Singh has begun, but most of the NDP’s big names are steering clear. Post-election, vibes within the party have been bleak, mired with handwringing, infighting, and no clear guiding vision. One thing everyone seems to agree on is that any new leader needs to build a big tent. Bring back the labour vote. With Trump playin…

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Episode 12: Spiritual Reading Defined 4:26

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In this episode, we explore spiritual reading as defined by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. in Invitation to a Journey. Also known as lectio divina, spiritual reading is more than simply gathering information from Scripture—it is about being formed, not just informed. Through a slow, reflective, and prayerful engagement with the Bible, the Word of God bec…

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Don’t call it morning sickness: ‘At times in my pregnancy I wondered if this was death coming for me’ 30:44

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The Victorians called it ‘pernicious vomiting of pregnancy’, but modern medicine has offered no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidarum – until now. By Abi Stephenson. Read by Nicolette Chin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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The Wolves Are Raising the Bar Edition - Week 36 - 2025 1:16:16

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The podcast returns with a look back to a summer in which the government managed the unprecedented feat of collapsing for a second time. The political parties' manifestos are dominated by the issues of housing, immigration and how to sweep up the NSC vote. The brutal murder of a 17-year-old girl in Amsterdam becomes fodder for the far right when an…

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The Bay has a Secret, Ancient Archive and it’s Being Sold off to Millionaires 25:42

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The Hudson’s Bay Company is dead. While the Canadian media obsesses over the sale of The Bay’s retail properties, thousands of historical artefacts and artworks — including the original copy of the Royal Charter — sit concealed in the cockles of the company’s dustiest vault. Now, Canada’s oldest retailer is hemming and hawing over donating these cu…

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From the archive: ‘We need to break the junk food cycle’: how to fix Britain’s failing food system 33:47

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: From ultra-processed junk to failing supply chains and rocketing food poverty, there are serious problems with the way the UK eats. Will the government ever act? By Bee Wilson. Read by Elino…

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The Massive Airplane Canada Seized from Russia 32:03

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Right now, a hulking Soviet-era Russian cargo plane is just parked at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. And Canada is trying to do something nobody has ever done before…pull off a legal heist. Host Noor sits down with IJF reporter Zak Vescera to talk about why that plane matters, and how far we’re willing to go to keep it. And the latest on US accusations…

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Paul Shaffer on the Toronto Play That Begat Comedy as We Know It 26:15

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Three years before the first episode of SNL. Four years before the first episode of SCTV. Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner. Andrea Martin and later Dave Thomas, co-starred in a legendary production of a musical called Godspell at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. The show that launched the careers of a whole generation of comedians is …

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Aliens Now 54:00

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We are closer than ever to finding aliens according to astrophysicist Adam Frank. He isn’t alone in his optimism. Over the last two decades, the tools used to search for extraterrestrials have been advancing mightily. Where we were once only monitoring with radio telescopes, we are now actively looking for bio and technosignatures on exoplanets. Fi…

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The rise and fall of the British cult that hid in plain sight 51:55

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Philippa Barnes was a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated By Barbara Speed. Read by Robyn Addison. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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AEW & WWE News, Tony Khan's "Fight Forever" Comments, John Cena & Undertaker Legacy I CS 43 1:29:05

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Welcome back to the Chi-Town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! In Episode 43, join hosts Marcin, Chris, David, and Andres as they dive into the biggest news and hottest takes in the wrestling world. This week, the crew breaks down AEW President Tony Khan's recent comments about the future of AEW video games. Hear their reactions to his promise to make the n…

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Intruder! How Violently can we Defend Ourselves? 28:59

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Doug Ford, Danielle Smith, and Pierre Poilievre all seem to want to make sure we have the right to beat people up in our homes. Only if they aren’t invited, of course. Following a case out of Lindsay, Ontario, the media is all abuzz with talk about the right to self-defence in the case of home invasions. But we have a right, within reason. So what’…

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Best of 2025 … so far: ‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star 37:14

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Every Wednesday and Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. This week, from June: he’s spent 24 hours immersed in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash on lucky participants. But a…

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Behind the Boxes: In the "Hot Seat" with Chris Howard 1:14:59

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One year into The Boxes project, something unexpected happened: the story about preserving their mother’s legacy became the very thing that healed Kellie and Erin’s own relationship. In this episode, the sisters reunite with film and television producer Chris Howard—this time in the hot seat—as he turns the questions back on them. Together they unp…

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The Return of Pierre 29:58

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Pierre Poilievre won his byelection and will be returning to Parliament in September. He’s raring to go, and probably drafting a whole bunch of new catchphrases and slogans. He’s back and ready to try and convince conservatives he’s the right man for the job. But, in the media, the picture being painted is a little less clear. One poll shows the pa…

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Best of 2025 … so far: ‘Look, they’re getting skin!’: are we right to strive to save the world’s tiniest babies? 45:49

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Every Wednesday and Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. This week, from January: doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But …

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Wait, We're Also in a Trade War with China? 35:21

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China’s tariffs on canola seeds would cripple western Canadian farmers. But this tit for tat fight is about more than just canola. Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Vina Nadjibulla who thinks China’s playing us and we shouldn't take the bait. And the latest news on Carney’s elbows on Trump’s tariffs, Canada’s all boys trip to Berlin, and the secrets …

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Titanic Mystery! Who Spiked the Chowder? 18:14

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Something wild happened in Nova Scotia during filming of the James Cameron film Titanic. Parts of the blockbuster were filmed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and on the last night of filming there, someone did something. Something that caused director James Cameron to question reality itself, something that resulted in the rest of the cast and crew bein…

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Don't Lighten Up 54:00

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A canopy of stars in the night sky is more than breathtaking. Starlight is also an important tool that astronomers use to study our universe. But the growth of artificial light and light pollution are creating dramatic changes to the nighttime environment. Let your eyes adjust to the dark as we travel to a dark sky reserve to gaze upon an increasin…