Best Leave It To Beaver Podcasts (2025)

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Remembering Jane Goodall 1:00:22

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We remember Jane Goodall, who spent her life working to protect the home of the chimpanzees she helped the world fall in love with. Alberta's premier revives the promise of a new oil corridor to the coast -- and an industry leader says, this time, all the right players are aligned to make it happen. A retired U.S. Navy captain says unequal fitness …

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Ep. #92 - Laverne & Shirley (with Tony) 43:00

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Join me and my cohost, Tony, as we discuss this 1970's classic sitcom! You will learn about Carmine Ragusa, the cat with a silly leg and the Graceland Principle. We also answer the questions: Are they Lucy & Ethel? and Why does Tony hate Shirley? Join us for some fun!

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When the internet goes dark in Afghanistan 46:36

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The Taliban imposes an Internet blackout on Afghanistan -- a move one Afghan women's rights activist says is as horrifying as when the regime returned to power in the first place. A Jewish activist says everyone on the international flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza is on high alert, waiting to be intercepted -- but he st…

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Special Episode: Brittany Penner 26:32

2h ago26:32

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On the 5th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Nil Köksal speaks with the author about her memoir 'Children Like Us.' As the child of a Métis birth mother with Anishinaabe, Cree and European ancestors and the adopted child of a Mennonite father and Ukrainian convert mother, Brittany Penner's family life can best be described as "compli…

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Trump’s Gaza peace plan is a turning point, but to where? 1:06:34

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The U.S. President names himself the head of an international transitional body he's calling the Board of Peace -- as he presents his latest ceasefire plan for Gaza. A longtime Middle East negotiator tells us what he believes will actually happen. As Canada moves forward with changes to Jordan's Principle, one organization warns that a nutrition pr…

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Not Just a Phage 54:00

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We’re hurtling towards a post-antibiotic world, as the overuse of antibiotics has given rise to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. Can we fight back using viruses as weapons? An obscure medical therapy uses certain viruses called bacteriophages to treat infection. For a century attempts to turn phage-therapy into a life-saving treatment have falter…

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The James Comey indictment and another line crossed 1:01:45

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Former FBI director James Comey is indicted for allegedly lying to Congress. Our guest says when it comes to political interference by the Trump administration, the case is already setting a dangerous precedent. Bullets with inscriptions seem to keep showing up at shootings in the U.S. as an often cryptic kind of manifesto. But as the messages get …

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Are Toronto’s lucrative speed cameras a “cash grab”? 54:23

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After several acts of vandalism, Ontario’s Premier says he plans to ban speed cameras. A Toronto city councillor who got a ticket in her own ward says they’re crucial to keeping her citizens safe. He told his father he went to play soccer with friends -- and never came home. On Sunday, Quebec police shot and killed a 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi; we r…

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A glimmer of hope for an “untreatable” disease 1:05:48

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The results of a new gene therapy for Huntington’s Disease are so promising that, when he saw them, one researcher tells us he thought he was dreaming. The U.S. government is spreading extremely dubious information about the causes of autism -- when a mother of two children with autism tells us what they need most is acceptance. A human rights advo…

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Will leaked audio derail a Liberal gun control program? 56:19

6d ago56:19

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Canada's Public Safety Minister casts doubts on the gun buyback program he's promoting today -- so we'll ask Gary Anandasangaree whether Canadians should believe what he said on that tape, or what he's saying now. A reporter says Haitian civilians are at risk not just from ongoing gang violence -- but from explosive drones deployed by the governmen…

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Palestinian statehood at the United Nations 56:07

7d ago56:07

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A politician in the West Bank welcomes Canada's recognition of Palestinian statehood -- but tells us the long-awaited move on its own won't change the brutal reality on the ground. His parents were killed by Hamas on October 7th -- but one peace activist believes recognizing Palestine as a state is a path to peace the world, and his fellow Israelis…

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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 business interests behind Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension 57:04

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If you're wondering why ABC agreed to silence "Jimmy Kimmel Live", a look at some potentially lucrative pending business deals may provide an answer. It's taken decades for an Anishinaabe man's remains to make the journey from the place he died to to Long Lake 58 First Nation where he was born. An advocacy group in Alberta will keep fighting contro…

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Is Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension the beginning of a new era? 59:26

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After Jimmy Kimmel is yanked off the air, an Obama-era chairman of the Federal Communications Commission says it's clear that his former agency -- and the White House -- have gone too far. And W. Kamau Bell tells us why he thinks it's so important that his fellow comics and late-night hosts stand up for what's right in this pivotal moment for the U…

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Trump’s return to the UK brings out protesters and police 59:34

12d ago59:34

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Members of a UK protest group were shocked to be arrested for projecting a pointed short film about Donald Trump on the walls of Windsor Castle -- and even more so when police told them why. In Nova Scotia, a former swim instructor at a provincially-run youth detention centre is arrested and charged for the alleged sexual abuse of young people over…

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Directing Robert Redford in one of his last great roles 50:40

15d ago50:40

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J.C. Chandor describes how he convinced the late actor to star in All Is Lost — a movie with a small budget and no dialogue, about a lone sailor struggling to survive a storm at sea. An aid worker tells us some people are fleeing Gaza City without shoes on their feet -- because it's better than risking death in Israel's ground invasion. A longtime …

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Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre square off in Parliament 48:49

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With the return of Parliament, we found out how the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition handle each other -- and now we'll ask the House Leader how the government plans to handle Canadians' money. The exchanges between MPs today revolved around familiar themes on familiar issues; the CBC's Catherine Cullen tells us what's different this…

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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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How an arrest in the Charlie Kirk murder looks from campus 1:00:14

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A former FBI agent who teaches at the university where Charlie Kirk was killed talks about the arrest of a suspect today -- and what he'll say to his students when they return to campus next week. All five former world junior players who were acquitted of sexual assault are cleared to return to the NHL. A sports lawyer -- and sexual assault survivo…

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Debating Charlie Kirk and worrying about America’s future 1:03:32

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A college student who debated Charlie Kirk on his campus tour says a lot of the popular right wing activist's beliefs crossed a line -- but his death is inarguably wrong. Detractors have said the privately-financed "Enhanced Games" are a "clown show". But a British swimmer says he's eager to see how far sanctioned doping can take athletes like him.…

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What’s at stake when Mark Carney meets with Danielle Smith 50:34

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Prime Minister Mark Carney spends his last days before heading back to Parliament talking about "nation-building" projects with his caucus -- and with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony isn't at the International Criminal Court to hear evidence of his war crimes. Our guest was born into his militia -- and says there's …

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We reach a student caught in Nepal’s crackdown on protests 1:00:56

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Tens of thousands of young people in Nepal push back hard when the government threatens to ban social media -- but our guest says what they're really fighting for -- is fundamental change. Israel's surprise attack on Hamas officials in Qatar surprises and outrages world leaders -- and terrifies a journalist, who was sheltering with his family a few…

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Is the world ready for a wearable, AI “friend”? 55:53

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A new wearable A-I pendant called Friend -- which is meant to be your friend -- has turned out to be more of a frenemy at best. A tech writer tells us about his toxic relationship with it. Russia unleashes its largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine. A shaken teacher in Kyiv tells me about how he escaped from his apartment building, when it became a t…

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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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Mark Carney gives the industry an offramp from electric cars 58:33

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The Prime Minister pauses a plan that would have forced automakers to hit minimum sales levels for electric vehicles. An insider says that's great for the industry -- despite being bad for the environment. After yesterday's deadly knife attack, Manitoba MLA and Hollow Water First Nation band member Ian Bushie tells us how his community is bearing u…

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“Queen of Canada” and members of her cult arrested 1:00:25

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RCMP raid the Saskatchewan compound of the self-proclaimed Queen of Canada and arrest 16 people including the queen herself. An investigative journalist tells us about the impact the cult has had on its neighbours. Herd immunity. Facing chaos at the CDC, a group of US states forms its own coalition to make vaccine recommendations, saying the federa…

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Maple leaves on US goods: Hamilton shopper sounds the alarm 1:03:33

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A steely-eyed Ontario grocery shopper has been Identifying products that are labeled Canadian -- but are actually American. And she wants Ottawa to do more to deter so-called "maplewashing". "No class" action. Students at Dalhousie University in limbo as lockout continues. A lockout means classes are suspended. A professor tells us instructors and …

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A desperate search through difficult terrain 1:00:35

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Rescuers are still searching for survivors after the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan -- which an aid worker says was only the first of several potential disasters to come. We'll speak to one of the growing number of Israeli army reservists who are refusing to take part in further military action in Gaza -- risking jail time in the process. We knew…

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Special Episode: Linden MacIntyre on An Accidental Villain 22:40

29d ago22:40

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The award-winning author and investigative journalist sits down with Nil Köksal in the As It Happens studio to discuss his new book, An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile.

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Three leaders present an alternative world order 54:50

29d ago54:50

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As the world wonders what role the United States will play in global politics, the leaders of China, Russia and India gather to present a united front -- and a potential photo-op of the future. Late last night, an earthquake hit Afghanistan, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. An aid worker tells us about the moment the quake struck -- and abo…

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Ep. #91 - Sanford & Son (with Caleb) 36:13

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Join us as we recap this classic 1970's sitcom. There's tons of fun trivia, discussion of the biggest pop culture news that dropped on the day we recorded this podcast and a discussion of Cheers without Sam and MASH with Hawkeye. We also mention: The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Lucille Ball, Frasier and...Seinfeld!…

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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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Can Canada’s “major projects” exist alongside climate goals? 46:21

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The federal government has made it clear it wants to make Canada a natural-resources superpower -- and who better to explain how they plan to do that -- than Canada's Minister of Natural Resources. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis just quit his job as the CDC's vaccine chief -- but he says his work fighting misinformation in the US is only getting started. 2…

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Using the “two walls rule” to survive a strike on Kyiv 47:16

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Overnight, Russian missiles battered the city -- and all our guest could do was cower in a hallway and hope that none of them would hit her apartment building. The director of the American Public Health Association tells us chaos at the Centres for Disease Control spells trouble for health professionals – and for the well-being of everyone in the c…

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Can a meeting in Washington plan for post-war Gaza? 41:07

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While the Israeli military prepares to conquer famine-stricken Gaza City, Donald Trump and friends prepare for a post-war Gaza. But a former Middle East negotiator tells us he has no confidence their plans will come to fruition. A survivor of the 2016 mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida says the state's move to erase rainbow crosswalks real…

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The U.S. relationship is in question. Is Germany the answer? 46:05

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Prime Minister Mark Carney wraps up his visit to Berlin and a former German politician tells us that, now more than ever, it's crucial for Canada and Germany to be bosom diplomatic buddies. Tens of thousands of anguished fans sign a petition to save the uniquely Québecois version of "The Simpsons". The actor who voices the lead character says this …

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A deadly day in Gaza, including for those covering the war 43:14

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Several journalists are among the dead after Israeli air strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis; that means nearly 200 media workers have now been killed since the war in Gaza began. A Canadian-Ukrainian dual citizen living in Kyiv shares his reaction after Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a surprise trip to Ukraine. DC students went back to sch…

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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…

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Want in-depth Canadian politics? Try ‘The House’ 49:26

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If you’re looking for a deep dive on what’s happening in Canadian politics, As It Happens is recommending The House. Catherine Cullen and CBC’s best political journalists cut through the noise and make politics make sense. In this episode: Pierre Poilievre is returning to the House of Commons after winning an Alberta byelection this week — and he’s…

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A new move raises questions about Trump, trade and tariffs 46:06

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Prime Minister Mark Carney drops a lot of Canada's counter-tariffs on American products -- leading to questions about what direction, exactly, his elbows are pointing. A Toronto psychologist has developed an app he says can help people experiencing hallucinations determine whether what they're hearing is real, or imaginary. Remembering activist Ric…

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Gazans get ready for a new Israeli offensive 42:54

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We reach a reporter in one of the refugee camps that's preparing to receive thousands of people who no longer have anywhere else to go. An advisor to embattled New York City mayor Eric Adams pressed an open bag of sour cream and onion chips on a reporter -- who tells us that, inside that bag, she was stunned to find something a lot spicier than she…

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The slice of land that may be key to Russia/Ukraine talks 38:50

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As part of a peace deal, Vladimir Putin wants the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. But that would mean ceding a key line of defence -- and making Ukraine vulnerable to another Russian invasion. A Canadian Labour Congress leader says it's time to throw out the labour-code rule that the Liberals have leaned on to end strikes -- at the expense of worke…

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How a climber survived two days trapped in the “toilet bowl” 47:22

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We'll hear about the dramatic rescue of a climber who was rappelling in a California canyon, but wound up trapped behind a powerful waterfall. A Newfoundland man is waiting for a call, to find out if his family home has been destroyed by wildfire -- and supporting his neighbours, who've already received bad news. She's back home after fleeing to de…

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We reach the ex-MP who gave up his seat for Pierre Poilievre 43:14

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Damien Kurek won big in April, but stepped aside to clear the way for his party leader, who didn't. Now, as residents of Battle River-Crowfoot vote again, he tells us how it looks for Pierre Poilievre from where he's no longer sitting. An eight-year-old Toronto boy was at home in bed when he was killed by a stray bullet. A family friend tells us it…

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Katrina and the River 1:05:26

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“The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise,” said Mark Twain. In this, our final episode marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we consider how efforts to control the Mighty Mississippi – a river engineered from its Minnesota headwaters to its Gulf Coast outlet – have respon…

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By sitting down with Trump, has Putin already won? 48:07

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We reach former Canadian Ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman for a breakdown of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting. Tariffs are keeping Bick's pickles off the shelves of some Canadian retailers … and the company's CEO says that's putting him in a real pickle. A negotiator from Palau tells us what the collapse of plastics treaty talks in Gene…

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Could Canada’s biker gang wars be revving up again? 49:29

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The journalist who wrote the book on the Satan’s Choice motorcycle gang tells us what’s in store now that the club has decided to make a break with the Hell’s Angels. A Canadian canola farmer says China’s massive tariff on his harvest is more than many western growers can bear. Canada isn’t the only country that’s embraced a full-on mobilization ag…

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Can Trump and Putin’s meeting produce peace in Ukraine? 47:29

2M ago47:29

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According to a former American Ambassador to Ukraine, Trump’s one-on-one meeting with Putin in Alaska is a bad look for the President - and very unlikely to produce a deal. As hot, dry weather persists on Prince Edward Island, a farmer says this season, his mind is on fire precautions as much as the harvest. A new study of an English burial site fi…

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Can Canada think big when it comes to wildfires? 45:44

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Canada's Minister for Emergency Management and Community Resilience responds to calls for a national forest fire secretariat -- and speaks to a wildfire season that's already the country's second-worst on record. A business owner in Paddy's Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador tells us -- folks there have had their fill of fire ... but community spirit …

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Trump takes over DC’s police and sends in the National Guard 48:32

2M ago48:32

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A shadow senator in DC says Donald Trump’s plan to take over policing in the city will not, as the President claims, make residents more safe. After his colleagues are killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike, an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza says it’s another reminder that there's no guarantee he’ll make it to tomorrow. A Newfoundland resident tells…