Best CKNW Programming Podcasts (2025)

GUEST: Ryan Mitton, Director of Legislative Affairs for B.C with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Axe TFW program? - International student #'s plummet - World Cup Tickets 55:37

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What does B.C Ferries need in order to build ships in Canada? 17:48

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GUEST: Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of B.C Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Rat attack! - End of de minimis - B.C Ferries shipbuilding future 50:32

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Can Carney deliver on affordability and trade before 2026? 7:28

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B.C government worker strike - Gang recruitment in schools - Should AI be regulated? 52:10

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The UBC Professor who crafted crossword puzzles for the New York Times 8:52

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GUEST: Mark Maclachlan, Dean of UBC’s Faculty of Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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How international student caps keep post-secondary institutions hanging by a thread 6:09

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GUEST: Debi Herrera Lira (they/she), Chairperson BC Federation of Students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Summer 2025 in travel: what were the most popular destinations? 6:02

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GUEST: Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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The Wrap - Should restaurants charge a hefty minimum spend for patio seating? 14:22

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The Week That Was in Politics - B.C. Union Votes Strike, Ottawa Moves on Major Projects, Burnaby Council Debates Israel-Palestine 12:03

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Canada’s Economy Shrinks as Tariffs Bite, The Week That Was in Politics, Hullo Ferries celebrates 2 years, & The Wrap 52:02

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Will the province ramp up municipal oversight? B.C. colleges slash faculty, and when did the Middle East become a municipal issue? 51:23

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Scam Alert: The Risky Business of Meme Stocks 13:49

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GUEST: John Hinze, Director of Corporate Finance at the B.C Securities Commission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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When did the Middle East become a municipal issue? 5:57

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The 41st Vancouver Fringe Festival: Bigger than ever! 10:12

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GUEST: Duncan Watts-Grant, Executive Director of the Vancouver Fringe Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Does 2025 have a ‘Song of the Summer’? 7:49

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GUEST: Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music and Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Are B.C’s rent caps a threat to housing supply? 17:29

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GUEST: Rick Ilich, Board chair for the Urban Development Institute, and CEO of Townline Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Feds invest $22.7 million on building EV chargers in B.C 14:06

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GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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EV Investment, Airline seat policy, $119k Richmond staff party, and BC rent cap 55:34

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Townhomes, TMX pipeline, and a UBC researcher receives $1 million Wall Fellowship 55:22

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B.C. walking the clean energy tightrope 18:57

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GUEST: Adrian Dix, B.C’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Coquitlam Mayor calls out B.C government, duty-free exemption ending, and the future of UNDRIP 45:32

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Can B.C’s lumber industry take any more hits from U.S tariffs? 14:10

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GUEST: Russ Taylor, President of Russ Taylor Global – Wood Business & Market Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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First Nations set to seal the deal on critical mineral port 10:59

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GUEST: Kerry Carlick - President, Tahltan Central Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Coquitlam Mayor calls out B.C government after receiving housing target order 11:57

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GUEST: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Can parents give their kids swim lessons in Vancouver pools? 6:53

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Carney backs down on U.S. tariffs, now what? 59:35

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Aug. 22, 2025: Guest host Charis Hogg in for Jas Johal Prime Minister Carney walks back on some retaliatory tariffs with the U.S. (0:00) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent Are Canada/U.S. trade talks starting to head into the right direction? (8:55) Guest: Jerome Gessaroli, senior fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, an…

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Is Vancouver the most miserable sports city? ESPN seems to think so 8:09

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Blake Price, Co-Host of The Sekeres & Price Show, at Sekeres and price dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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The Cross Border Checklist: What to do before travelling to the U.S. 19:10

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Vancouver cookbook club reveals secret ingredients to making new friends 6:56

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Rebekah Ho, digital marketer and host of the No Pressure Cookbook Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Surrey car wash owner faces extortion threats 52:45

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Aug. 21, 2025: Guest host Charis Hogg in for Jas Johal Surrey car wash owner becomes the latest victim of extortion threats (0:00) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, Former Solicitor General, and current Richmond City Councillor What came out of Prime Minister Carney’s ‘productive’ call with Donald Tru…

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The Granville Block Party returns 5:20

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Joshua Davidson, Director of Operations at the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (Downtown Van) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Why are collectors madly in love with Labubu? 9:03

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Adelaide Choi, Labubu collector and former reseller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Vancouver director documents tennis star Naomi Osaka’s comeback after childbirth 15:08

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Kat Jayme, director of Naomi Osaka: The Second Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Granville Island’s expansion plans include bridge access 10:48

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Thomas Lancaster, General Manager at Granville Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Did the Air Canada strike set labour precedent? 40:32

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Aug. 20, 2025: Guest host Charis Hogg in for Jas Johal What precedent does Air Canada’s strike set on other labour disputes? (0:00) Guest: Gilles Levasseur, Business & Law professor at University of Ottawa Metro Vancouver’s pricey PNE exhibit returns, costing taxpayers $450,000 (8:19) Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor Tariff c…

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See the FIFA World Cup in all its glory at the Italian Cultural Centre 4:23

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Randy Rinaldo, President of the Italian Cultural Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Sleep Country co-founder opens up about addiction in memoir 18:06

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Gordon Lownds, co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, and author of Cracking Up: From Rising Star to Junkie Despair in 1,000 Days—An Unlikely Addict's Memoir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Mission Dump Miracle: How a couple found their missing rings in local landfill 9:13

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Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Steve Vanysselduik, husband of woman whose rings were found in a Mission landfill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Air Canada strike ends: What’s next? 47:47

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Air Canada strike ends: What’s next for passengers? (0:39) Guest: John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada D.I.Y iPhones? Apple introduces new self-service repair program (9:00) Guest: Anthony Rosborough, Assistant professor of Law and …

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Pierre Poilievre wins seat in Parliament after Alberta by-election victory 13:11

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Guest: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Air Canada flight attendants defy return order 49:26

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Air Canada flight attendants defy back-to-work order as strike continues (0:43) Guest: John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada Fraser Downs racetrack shuts down after nearly 50 years in Surrey (12:51) Guest: Doug McCallum, former Mayor…