Best Inn At The End Podcasts (2025)

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The CRIT Files (EP22-EP23) 26:45

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Welcome to The CRIT Files, where we dive deep into the realms of Daggerheart, uncovering hidden treasures of discussion and forbidden knowledge! In this episode, we crack open the filing cabinet to reveal a mysterious folder bursting with wonder. Join us every two weeks as we dissect the campaign, explore game mechanics, and delve into all things T…

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The Eyes of Gaza: Palestinian journalist Plestia Al Aqad 20:02

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In the early days of the war, Plestia Al Aqad's very popular Instagram account was one of the ways people outside Gaza learned about what was going on inside, and the harrowing impact on Palestinians, day to day. We talk to her about her new book, "The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience," a collection of her diary entries from that time — and talk…

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Will tougher laws make Canadians feel safer? 19:29

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is rolling out sweeping new crime measures — tougher bail laws, longer sentences, and 1,000 new RCMP officers. British Columbia’s Attorney General Niki Sharma reacts to what she calls a long-awaited step toward safer streets. While Kent Roach, professor of law at The University of Toronto questions whether th…

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Why you should toss the teflon and grab a cast-iron pan 10:48

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TV personality, chef and author Andrew Zimmern is on a quest to convince North Americans to ditch their teflon pans for cast-iron skillets, amid growing scientific and public concern over the chemicals that make pans non-stick. PFAS, or forever chemicals have been linked to some cancers and health problems affecting the liver, kidney and immune-sys…

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How Gen Z protests are toppling governments 10:30

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Around the world, young people are rising up and in some places, they're actually bringing down their governments. From Nepal to Madagascar, Gen Z protesters are fed up with corruption, inequality, and leaders who seem completely out of touch. They're organizing online, inspired by movements half a world away and somehow even united by a pirate fla…

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Should Canada give up on the auto sector? 19:37

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Stellantis has announced plans to expand production in the U.S., while pulling back on production in Canada and the union representing the autoworkers is calling on the government to pressure the company to honour its commitments in this country. But, Christopher Worswick, an economics professor at Carleton University makes the case that Canada sho…

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Steven Pinker: When everyone knows that everyone knows 23:54

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The Harvard professor Steven Pinker is the author of "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows," a new book on common knowledge. He believes that awareness of what others know, or lack of it, is key to figuring out how humans coordinate to form everything from personal relationships to our shared belief in money or power or national borders.…

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What does it mean to die well in Canada? 24:30

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When Dr. Balfour Mount — the physician who pioneered palliative care in Canada — passed away, it sparked a question: how far have we come in caring for patients with serious illness? We look at what a “good death” means today, why access to palliative care is still so uneven across the country, and how the rise of MAID has changed the conversation.…

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Should there be two autism diagnoses? 24:35

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Should all autistic people share one diagnosis? Right now, there's only one diagnosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and some people want to change that. We speak with Alison Singer, the President of the Autism Science Foundation and the Autism Science Foundation of Canada. She says having one diagnosis hurts people like her daughter who is non-verbal …

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Would you become a living donor to a stranger? 23:18

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One Canadian dies every two days waiting for an organ. Stephanie Azzarello feared she'd be one of them. For people waiting for a liver, like Azzarello, there’s an option to find a living donor. Usually it comes from a family member or close friend… but not always. The woman who offered to help Azzarello after seeing her social media post was a stra…

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NAP: Politics and pipelines 19:14

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Our national affairs panel weighs in on the biggest political stories of the day. We assess the fallout from Mark Carney's latest visit to Washington D.C., and why an abandoned pipeline project may be back on the table. Plus, by the Grey Cup weekend we are expecting a federal budget, and another round of "nation-building" projects. Will one of them…

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What happens next in the Gaza ceasefire plan 19:26

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed his Middle East peace deal, but the future for Palestinians and Israelis remains uncertain. Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti wants guarantees so there will be no backsliding into war and self-determination for Palestinians. Political expert Shira Efron explains the sands have shifted in Israel and that…

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How Elon Musk helped shift Silicon Valley to the right 26:05

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He’s one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and is behind companies like X, Tesla and Space X. But what role is Elon Musk playing in the tech industry’s shift to the right, and how did growing up in apartheid South Africa shape his worldview? Jacob Silverman is the host of the new CBC podcast Understood: The Making of Musk and the author…

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The power of going ‘Against the Grain’ with Terry O’Reilly 20:08

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Some of the most major changes and inventions in history started with someone being told they were wrong, and them not taking “no” for an answer. And for Terry O’Reilly, those are the most captivating stories. In his new book, Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Change the World, the host of CBC’s Under the Influence, explores what we can learn f…

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Tales of Highrock: The Hunt for Faultrok 54:38

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Welcome weary traveler. Settled for now, the party begins the hunt for the one who set them up. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Mimic’s Treasure Shop! Visit using THIS LINK or use code “INNATTHEEND” at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount on custom-made 3D tabletop items, including dice and customizable dice trays. Enjoying our conten…

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A momentous day in the Middle East as the peace plan unfolds 19:43

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All 20 remaining living hostages kidnapped on October 7, 2023 have now returned to Israel. 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1700 detainees are also freed today. After two years of war, a historic peace process is unfolding in the Middle East. We speak with CBC’s senior international correspondent Margaret Evans in Jerusalem, Amir Tibon, journalist for…

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Brian Stewart on covering the world 24:22

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For decades, CBC’s foreign correspondent Brian Stewart covered events that changed the world, from the famine in Ethiopia to brutal regimes in Latin America, to the fall of the Berlin Wall. But it was his reports from Ethiopia that galvanized Canadians to send humanitarian aid to the region, and led to Live Aid, one of the biggest charity concerts …

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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 the…

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What's driving "The Denial Machine" at B.C. Interior Health? 19:42

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Imagine having your data stolen at your work, and your most sensitive information ending up for sale on the dark web. A Fifth Estate investigation reveals that's what happened to thousands of employees at B.C.'s Interior Health. A data breach has exposed the information of healthcare workers, leaving some to have their identity stolen repeatedly, w…

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Should Canada be building crude oil pipelines? 24:40

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This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline with Donald Trump, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and BC Premier David Eby sparred over her proposal to build a new bitumen oil pipeline through B.C. to its northern coastline. We speak with a First Nations chief, a small town mayor on BC’s coast, a…

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'First phase' of Trump's Israel-Hamas peace deal 19:18

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U.S. president Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace deal. The details of the full peace agreement are still to be sorted out in the next phases of the deal — but this phase would mean the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, a ceasefire, and aid entry into Gaza. We talk to Gregg Ca…

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Where do you draw the line on gentle parenting? 24:31

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Once hailed as the more empathetic approach to raising children, gentle parenting is now facing pushback from exhausted parents who say the expectations are unrealistic. We're joined by Kayla Huszar, a mother who says gentle parenting “broke” her. Then, child psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Miller explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of gentle par…

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The new AI video app Sora is here: Can you tell what’s real? 24:37

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Whether it's your best friend riding a unicorn, Michael Jackson teaching math, or Martin Luther King Junior dreaming about selling vacation packages — it's now easier and faster to turn those ideas into realistic videos, using the new AI app, Sora. The company behind it, OpenAI, promises guardrails to prevent against violence, and fraud — but many …

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What the Fogo Island Inn can teach us about ‘Made in Canada’ 24:45

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After making a fortune in tech, Zita Cobb went home to her home community in Newfoundland hoping to revive its economy. She believes the success she's had could be a model for other Canadian communities — especially ones that are threatened by Donald Trump's trade war. We talk to her about how leaning into Canadian values, and the things that make …

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How the Vancouver Canadians helped build this Blue Jays team 12:36

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The Toronto Blue Jays are leading the playoffs 2-1, but did this road to the World Series start in Vancouver? The Jays' minor league team, The Vancouver Canadians have a lot of alumni on this current roster. The team's broadcaster, Tyler Zickel tells us about stars like Davis Schneider and Trey Yesavage and why don't get it twisted, Vancouver is in…

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Why are Alberta's teachers on strike? 20:08

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51,000 teachers in Alberta are on strike, demanding solutions to what they say is an overcrowded and underfunded education system. We hear from teachers and experts on the state of education in Alberta today, and what needs to happen to give students the best learning environment possible.

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No deal for Canada after Carney and Trump meeting 11:27

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Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Washington — and called the Canada-U.S. trade relationship a “natural conflict.” From cars and steel to the future of the USMCA, we break down what was said, what wasn’t, and what it means for Canada going forward. CBC’s Washington correspondent Katie Simpson joins us to explain.…

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Why Prime Minister Carney needs a win with President Trump 20:11

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“Maple Motors” could an all Canadian car hit the roads? 24:45

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What's it like to be a new grad and apply to 1000+ jobs 23:23

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Tales of Highrock: Philosophize This 54:54

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Should we protect kids from violent content online? 24:29

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These Calgary artists want a piece of your mind 21:59

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Welcome weary traveler. After a hasty decision, the party reels with the consequences and tries to unravel what the bandits were after. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Mimic’s Treasure Shop! Visit using THIS LINK or use code “INNATTHEEND” at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount on custom-made 3D tabletop items, including dice and cust…