Best How To Survive War Zones Podcasts (2025)

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Rory Nugent: Lessons From A life of Pushing the Limits 1:14:13

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Send us a text Robert Young Pelton and Rory Nugent are kindred spirits. Nugent first made his name by crossing the Atlantic solo four and a half times—the “half” voyage inspiring the new book he’s now writing. A boatbuilder, sailor, writer, and journalist, Nugent began with the perfection of open space—the union of wind, sail, boat, and sea—before …

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Teachers, students grapple with what AI means in highschools 19:38

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Is asking chatGPT to give you an idea for your high school assignment cheating? Is teaching AI prompts in an English class a good use of time? These are the questions students and teachers are wrestling with as generative AI becomes a part of learning. But without clear guidelines in many school boards across the country, many are left trying to fi…

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Why can’t the Canadian military recruit enough women? 24:43

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The military is off its target to have women represent 25% of the armed forces by 2026. We speak to a new recruit who joined the Air Force earlier this year about her experiences as well as Charlotte Duval Lantoine from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about why women might be cautious about joining up.…

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The War of Ideas Behind the War in Gaza – with Dr. Einat Wilf 29:15

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We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to [email protected] or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. For two years, Israel has been fighting a war that plays out not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of ideas. Beneath the headlines lies a deeper struggle over identity, language, and legitimacy. In global discours…

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What Does Russia's Incursion Into Poland Mean for NATO? 11:33

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For the first time since the war in Ukraine began, NATO has shot down Russian drones over its own territory. Nearly 20 drones crossed into Poland, prompting Prime Minister Donald Tusk to warn his country is closer to war than at any time since WW2. Moscow insists it didn't mean to strike Poland, but many experts call the move deliberate and a provo…

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Marsha Lederman, on searching for the “humanitarian middle” after Oct 7 24:43

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Charlie Kirk, right wing activist shot dead 19:10

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Doug Ford hates speed cameras. Do you? 12:47

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After 16 speed cameras were vandalized in one night in Toronto, Ontario's premier says it's time to get rid of the "tax grab" devices. But Globe and Mail columnist Marcus Gee says they're more needed than ever, as drivers seem to become more reckless.

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China’s power: Is Xi's strategy to supplant the West working? (Part 2) 40:42

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This week, Patrick and Tom turn from China’s military power to its less visible, but no less powerful, tools of economic dominance. Their guest, Sam Olsen is a geopolitical strategist with decades of experience studying China who argues that the West’s reliance on Chinese supply chains isn’t just about cheap consumer goods, but runs through the ver…

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How AI could transform reading 28:52

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If there's one thing AI has in common with all new technology, it's that a lot of people are scared of it. When it comes to AI and education, horror stories abound of students using ChatGPT to write their essays, and a possible future where teachers are replaced by bots. But according to this week's guest, there's much to be excited about.…

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Want to break these 70 unclaimed Guinness World Records? 15:20

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From the tallest dog to the longest fingernails, the heaviest onion to the smallest waist, the Guinness World Records have been cataloguing and celebrating all of life's superlatives for seven decades. We explore the history and persistence of this phenomenon and speak to a restaurant owner chasing the title of longest beef kebab.…

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Bioluminescence: The secret language of light 24:18

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She was the first marine biologist to film a giant squid in its habitat. . Edie Widder is a pioneering marine biologist who believes the light in the dark ocean may actually be a form of communication. She has dedicated her life to understanding the phenomenon known as bioluminescence. And she is one of the few people in the world who has been to t…

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Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar and what’s happens next in Gaza City 19:33

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Hamas says 5 of its members were killed in an attack in Doha that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says was in retaliation for a deadly shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop on Monday as well as the October 7th attacks. With Hamas leadership in Doha to discuss a ceasefire deal proposed by the U.S before the attack, where do talks stand now? We’ll also h…

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How energy drinks became the teen drink of choice 9:34

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The latest wellness-branded must-haves for young people can contain dangerous amounts of caffeine. The drinks are raising concern from experts about the health risks that go with them like anxiety, heart palpitations and trouble sleeping. Now, England is moving to ban energy drinks for people under 16 — should Canada do the same?…

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His wife died from sepsis after childbirth — now he's calling for a national strategy 25:01

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Gurinder and Ravinder Sidhu were excited to welcome their third baby in June. That excitement turned to fear and then grief after Ravinder died from sepsis shortly after her son's birth. Gurinder joins us to talk about how he believes the nurses and doctors didn't act fast enough to treat his wife — and even ignored their pleas for help. And why he…

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Photojournalist Lynsey Addario and the cost of covering war 26:38

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A US soldier Lynsey Addario covered in Afghanistan called her "hard as woodpecker lips". Over the last 25 years, Addario has covered every major conflict and won some of the most prestigious awards in journalism. She's also lost friends and colleagues and survived two kidnappings. Matt Galloway talks to the award-winning photojournalist about what …

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How kids are getting hooked on sports betting 18:57

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Gambling logos, ads and chatter are everywhere during hockey broadcasts, despite the harms that can come with betting. Raffaello Rossi of the University of Bristol has the numbers on just how much we were exposed to sports betting during the Stanley Cup playoffs. He hopes that Canada will eventually follow the lead of the UK and other European nati…

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Navy Corpsman Survives IED Blast Then Runs Towards Suspected Bomber 1:27:14

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What do you do when your Humvee gets rocked by an IED blast… and a suspicious car creeps toward you through the dust? Most people freeze. Navy Corpsman Noi Dumpit didn't. He confronted the driver — thinking it could be his last moment — and somehow chose not to pull the trigger. In this episode of Urban Valor, Noi relives the chaos of Fallujah, whe…

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Why is Israel Losing the Narrative War? – with Dr. Michael Oren 26:02

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We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to [email protected] or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. Israel may be holding its own on the battlefield, but it’s losing ground in the court of public opinion. False accusations, distorted statistics, and relentless condemnation in parliaments, human rights groups, the press, and…

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The backlash against RFK Jr's MAHA movement 24:11

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under fire for upending American healthcare and undermining vaccine science. At a Senate hearing last week, he faced a barrage of criticism from both sides of the aisle. And former leaders of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging action, warning Kennedy is threatening the health of every Ameri…

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Hockey legend Ken Dryden dies, leaving a great legacy behind 23:55

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Ken Dryden is best known for his hockey career, but his memoir The Class: A Memoir of a Place, a Time, and Us, tells the story of living in post-war Canada — through the lens of his high school graduating class. Ken Dryden died of cancer last week, at the age of 78. We revisit his conversation with Matt Galloway.…

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How to fix Canada’s ‘broken” sports system 19:42

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"The Canadian sports system is in crisis." That was the message from Justice Lise Maisonneuve, head of Future of Sport in Canada Commission, which released 71 preliminary recommendations that aim to address a number of issues, including mental, physical and sexual abuse in sports. We also speak to former elite athlete and abuse survivor, Amelia Cli…

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How to Survive 2025: Lessons from Muslim Freedom Fighters 25:26

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Send us a text What can Muslim heroes of the past teach us about surviving 2025? From Imam Shamil in Dagestan to Suriname’s Maroon leaders, Indonesia’s Admiral Malahayati, and the forgotten Cherokee Muslims; history gives us the blueprint. Discover hidden Muslim history and timeless strategies for resilience, unity, and survival. 0:00 Introduction …

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The Survival Seven: Bonus Episode 40:15

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Send us a text In this episode, Reza pulls a timeless list from page 83 of The World’s Most Dangerous Places and Robert Young Pelton breaks down his 7 survival rules with real stories—from New Orleans pickpocket crews to Sahara breakdowns, embassy backrooms, and negotiating Land Cruisers in Chad. What you’ll learn: Be Alert: Build situational aware…

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Iqaluit Elders on the joys of aging in place 24:50

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For Inuit elders in Nunavut aging in their community is what they want. For years — elders were relocated south, to receive care. But now members of the community are leading the charge for a new elders residence to be built in the next few years here.

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What it’s going to take to get Canadians back to the office? 19:46

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Major Canadian employers are investing in fancy office spaces and paying a premium to get in-demand workers back to in-person work. But many workers still aren't sold on getting out of their pajamas and into hard pants . We hear from a commercial real estate expert about rising demand for top tier office spaces, and a recruiter who says major emplo…

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Jeanne Beker on the legacies of Armani and Wintour 13:39

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Giorgio Armani was one of the most recognizable names in fashion. Jeanne Beker shares stories of who he was as a person and the legacy he leaves behind after his death. And what happens at Vogue now that Anna Wintour steps down as editor-in-chief?

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Tip Creep: Why most Canadians say it's out of control 12:12

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It feels like tipping culture has gotten way out of hand. We used to be tipping once or twice a week at restaurants and cafes — and now, we're being asked to tip every day, from getting our oil changed to self-serve cafeterias. There's a growing number of Canadians frustrated about the state of tipping right now, and some people are wondering — why…

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Is it time to get rid of legal gender status? 35:51

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Most of us have Male or Female registered on our birth certificates - but what does this certification mean, in terms of its effect on our lives? There are many other things about us that have at least as much significance as our gender - our sexuality, our ethnicity - but only gender has legal status. This week we're talking about the pros and con…

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The Israeli Organization Delivering Aid to Gaza – with Yotam Polizer 27:50

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We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to [email protected] or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. IsraAID — Israel’s leading humanitarian relief group — has quietly worked inside Gaza. What began as behind-the-scenes coordination with international NGOs has grown into direct aid: delivering medicine and medical equipment,…

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What’s the state of public education in Canada? 19:12

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Canada’s public education system has been recognized globally for decades, ranking in the top 10 countries according to the Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA. But, since 2006, this country has seen its overall scores drop in all three areas: reading, science and especially math — leaving experts, and parents, worried. In The C…

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“A better tomorrow” Inuit leaders talk future of the North 27:19

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Politicians and industry both in Canada and afar have their sights on the arctic. For the Inuit who have called this place home for centuries, there’s real concern on what the future holds. Natan Obed is the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and acting President of Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada and Jeremy Tunraluk is the president of Nunavut …

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This family says ChatGPT is to blame for their son’s death 24:34

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A California family says ChatGPT acted as a “suicide coach” for their teenage son, Adam Raine, in a lawsuit filed against Open AI and and its CEO Sam Altman. Adam turned to ChatGPT initially for help with schoolwork. What developed was a disturbing and dark relationship, hidden from his parents. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill talks…

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China’s power: The PLA vs the USA (Part 1) 52:13

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The People’s Liberation Army put on one of the largest military displays in China’s modern history this week as the country marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the Second World War. Accompanied by Presidents Putin and Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping showed the world the might of the CCP’s forces, but China-watchers disagree over j…

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Crimea’s Forgotten Muslims: The Tatar Story They Don’t Teach 29:52

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Send us a text Crimea’s Crimean Tatars were exiled in 1944 and written out of history. In this episode I connect their story to today’s Ukraine–Russia war, media narratives, and why Muslims must reclaim our own history. 0:02 Crimean Tatars & the 1944 Exile 1:15 Bolsheviks, Erased Crimes & Gaza Parallels 4:58 Censorship, Solzhenitsyn & the 1989 Retu…

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Alberta shelves school book ban — for now 20:07

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Librarians are relieved the province has paused its order to remove sexually-explicit titles, which swept up Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale, but some parents say some books need to be banned and the government should act. John Hilton-O'Brien , Executive Director of Parents for Choice in Education Laura Winton, board member of Library Association…

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How much energy did your ChatGPT prompt use just now? 23:16

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Google is one of the first big tech companies to go public with how much energy it takes to use its AI tools.. AI’s carbon footprint is big - so how does Canada balance the energy guzzler with AI sovereignty? Tech reporter Casey Crownhart digs into the massive electricity demands of an AI future, and what it means for the climate. Plus, we talk wit…

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Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her survive 23:39

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People who read the fiction of Miriam Toews might think they know a fair bit about her life story. She's written about sister relationships, suicide, and her conservative Mennonite upbringing. Now her highly anticipated new memoir does away with the mirror of fiction — shining a light on why she writes, and the power of family.…

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“Welcome to Iqaluit” - The Current in Canada’s North 1:13:55

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Inuit leaders and communities speak about everything from Arctic Soverienty, food insecurity, and an ongoing suicide crissis, in a special edition of The Current from Nunavut. This is a hard place to live, but also a beautiful and joyful one, and it’s having a moment. Hear from artists and youth about hope for the future and sharing Inuit knowledge…

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Marine Survives Suicide Bomber That Killed 13 at Abbey Gate 1:42:59

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On August 26, 2021, during the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, Marine veteran Christian Sanchez stood at Abbey Gate when a suicide bomber detonated his device—killing 13 U.S. service members and hundreds of Afghan civilians. Thrown to the ground, barely conscious, Christian opened his eyes to pure chaos. Then came the gunfire—a Taliban fighter f…

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Do the Hostage Protests Help or Hurt Israel? – with Dr. Michael Oren 22:02

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We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to [email protected] or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. The protests for Israel’s hostages have become one of the largest grassroots movements in the country’s history. Highways are blocked, strikes are called, and ministers’ homes are surrounded by demonstrators demanding one thi…

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Is Canada ready for an unstable America? 18:42

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The PSYOPS that the US has been carrying out in Greenland could easily come to Canada and we are woefully unprepared. That's according to author Stephen Marche. He says that trade negotiations and boycotts and national pride are not enough. He says everything from manipulating US elections, to sending spies overseas to mandatory military service - …

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How this conductor is bringing Powell River, B.C. together with musi 26:47

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Many small communities across the country are struggling to survive, as people age and their children chase big city life. Powell River, B.C. is trying to keep its own numbers up with the help of a conductor who’s worked with some of the world’s biggest orchestras. In her documentary War and Peace, the CBC’s Liz Hoath hears from locals who say Arth…

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Lessons Learned: Combat Journalism vs Adventure Writing 54:31

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Send us a text In this week’s video, Pelton straddles the line between veteran journalist and adventurer. He shares his unconventional journey into the media spotlight and critiques modern journalism, arguing the traditional definition has become “blurred.” Unlike classic journalists who report with detachment, Pelton is as much the story as the re…

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Canadian politics - the summer wrap! 20:04

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is back from Europe, where he pitched new trade deals and military projects. But back home, he faces Pierre Poilievre’s return to Parliament, a trade fight with Donald Trump, and pressure to deliver on housing and nation-building projects. Our national political panel — Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star, CBC’s Aaron Wherry…

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Bonding over the Oxford comma 14:22

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Do you silently judge someone who says “less” when they mean “fewer”? Do you have very strong feelings about the Oxford comma? You may want a word with Ellen Jovin. For years, the author of Rebel with a Clause has been setting up a folding table on the street to talk to people about grammar which she says can actually bring us together in divisive …

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My Husband is a Hostage in Gaza – with Rebecca Bohbot 19:12

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We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to [email protected] or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed the Nova Music Festival in southern Israel. Among those kidnapped was Elkana Bohbot, who was working as a co-producer that morning. Before he was taken, Elkana called his wife, Reb…

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End the “man-made” famine in Gaza, say aid groups 20:00

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The UN says famine has officially taken hold of Gaza city, with more than half a million people starving. Aid groups say starvation is spreading because of war, blocked aid, and the collapse of health systems. We hear from Joel Onyeke of Save the Children about what families are enduring on the ground. And CBC senior international correspondent Mar…

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Teaching teens to get smart about their money 24:26

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Managing money is always challenging, and it’s even trickier when you’re a teenager. In her new book Making Bank, Money Skills for Real Life, certified financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons offers advice for teens: from budgeting and saving for things you enjoy, to dealing with the constant wave of influencers trying to sell them something.…

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The story of Ukraine's heroic 'Iron People' 32:52

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This week, Tom and Patrick take you inside Ukraine’s railways, the country’s lifeline since the full-scale Russian invasion began. With over 20,000 kilometres of track, they’ve evacuated millions, ferried troops and supplies to the front, and turned carriages into mobile hospitals. At the heart of this effort is Oleksandr Pertsovski, the CEO of Ukr…