Best The Matcha Team Podcasts (2025)

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Pre-fabricated homes: a potential solution shunned by the province? 8:25

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17m ago8:25

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Tore Jacobsen, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and managing broker with Macdonald Realty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Is Canada turning a blind eye on overstayed visas? 8:49

16m ago8:49

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Barj Dhahan, Co-founder and director of the Canada India Education Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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labubu matcha dubai chocolate 26:35

6h ago26:35

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How TikTok reshaped the trend cycle. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. A young woman holding an iced matcha latte. Photo by Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vo…

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Canada Post union launches strike after Ottawa announces delivery changes 42:07

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Sept. 25, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Canada Post workers back on strike (0:00) Guest: Jennifer Savage, CUPW’s National Director for the Pacific Region (Canadian Union of Postal Workers) Canada Post to make sweeping changes, ending door-to-door delivery (7:13) Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University’s DeGroo…

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Can Emily Lowan take the B.C. Greens in the right direction? 8:37

15h ago8:37

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Stewart Prest, Political Science lecturer, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Introducing Emily Lowan: the brand new leader of the B.C. Greens 6:07

25m ago6:07

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Emily Lowan, leader of the B.C Green Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Canada Post workers back on strike 7:56

13m ago7:56

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jennifer Savage, CUPW’s National Director for the Pacific Region (Canadian Union of Postal Workers) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Canada’s EV strategy: A poor example of industrial policy? 7:13

14m ago7:13

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jerome Gessaroli, senior fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at BCIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Another City Councillor considers seat as Vancouver's next mayor 9:02

15m ago9:02

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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$100,000 for a visa 26:19

1d ago26:19

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With its announcement that an H-1B visa will now cost $100,000, the Trump administration is proving it's willing to wreak havoc on American industry in exchange for a flashy headline. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Sean R…

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Did Jimmy Kimmel have a triumphant return? 47:41

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Sept. 24, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV - was it a triumphant comeback? (0:00) Guest: Dana Gee, Arts reporter for Vancouver sun and The Province Can the ostrich cull be justified? (11:25) Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Microbiologist with expertise in emerging pathogens Should t…

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Municipal leaders in B.C call for removal of Israeli liquor in stores 6:39

1d ago6:39

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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American billionaire speaks out on saving the Universal Ostrich Farm from a cull 6:34

37m ago6:34

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to John Catsimatidis, American billionaire and radio host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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A Palestinian state 26:01

2d ago26:01

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As Israel continues pushing into Gaza, a growing number of world leaders are saying they now recognize statehood for Palestine. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Denise Guerra with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Avishay Artsy, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hoste…

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John Rustad survives leadership review, Elenore Sturko kicked out 45:28

3d ago45:28

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Sept. 23, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Elenore Sturko removed from B.C Conservative caucus - what’s next for her? (0:00) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C.'s Reporter at the legislature Olympic Oval officials’ $80k fancy trip paid for by Richmond taxpayers (11:11) Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City councillor Former B.C. United MLA sp…

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Former B.C. United MLA speaks on Elenore Sturko’s ousting from the Conservatives 13:01

9h ago13:01

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Karin Kirkpatrick, Leader of the Centre B.C Party, former colleague of Elenore Sturko’s as a B.C United MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Is prenatal Tylenol usage linked to childhood autism? Why that isn’t exactly the case 8:11

9h ago8:11

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Dr. Sura Alwan, Clinical Teratologist at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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The problem with B.C’s approval of Ksi Lisims LNG Project 9:26

9h ago9:26

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, UBCIC (Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs) President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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TikTok’s new owners 27:28

3d ago27:28

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The US and China have a plan for American TikTok. It involves a Trump-aligned billionaire whose family is building a new media empire. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King. Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images…

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Rebecca Bligh to run for Vancouver mayor 42:14

1d ago42:14

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Sept. 22, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Former ABC councillor enters Vancouver mayoral race (0:00) Guest: Kareem Allam, mayoral candidate John Rustad’s Conservative leadership lives to see another day (6:51) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV after controversial suspension (17:56)Guest…

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B.C’s budget a “smouldering dumpster fire”, says former Conservative candidate 8:25

1d ago8:25

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Cathie Ounsted, Conservative Candidate for federal election in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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“A total mess”: Sechelt Mayor flags aging ferries and lack of service 7:51

1d ago7:51

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to John Henderson, Mayor of Sechelt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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B.C. brings in more U.S. health care workers - enough to sustain our healthcare system? 11:53

1d ago11:53

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Josie Osborne, B.C.’s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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John Rustad’s Conservative leadership lives to see another day 12:47

1d ago12:47

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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RFK Jr.'s vaccine dream team 26:10

4d ago26:10

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Noted vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced a key board of vaccine advisers at the CDC. After a chaotic meeting, they just handed down their first set of new recommendations. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly…

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A nation of jerks 29:45

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Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by Matthew Billy and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image: Francesco Carta Fotografo/Getty Images. If you hav…

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Investing in major projects, The death of late-night TV, & Installing water meters! 57:05

4d ago57:05

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Premier Eby urges Ottawa to “look west” for major projects to invest in. The Week That Was in Politics with Keith Baldrey! The Wrap - Are we seeing the death of late night TV? Should every Metro Vancouver home have water meters installed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Wrap - Are we seeing the death of late night TV? 14:14

4d ago14:14

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The Wrap - Are we seeing the death of late night TV? Guest: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Guest: Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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The Week That Was in Politics 15:24

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The Week That Was in Politics! Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Silencing Kimmel 26:29

7d ago26:29

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ABC’s “indefinite” suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has people worried about the First Amendment under President Trump. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King. Donald …

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The Michael Cuccione Foundation: Dedicating 30 years to childhood cancer research 8:54

5d ago8:54

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Has Metro Vancouver’s spending spiralled out of control over the last decade? 18:08

5d ago18:08

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Is your matcha latte about to get even pricier? 16:02

5d ago16:02

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Former Vancouver mayor challenges how B.C elects city councils in court, Jimmy Kimmel gets benched for Trump/Charlie Kirk comments…is political satire at risk? Has Metro Vancouver’s spending spiraled out ... 56:52

8d ago56:52

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Kash Patel is posting through it 26:19

8d ago26:19

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The FBI director's handling of the Kirk assassination proves knowing the ropes isn't as important as being the president's bestie. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. FBI Director Kash Patel pr…