Best George McPherson Podcasts (2025)

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Brand new bacteria found in space... what can it teach us? 11:24

14h ago11:24

11:24

The search for alien life in space continues, but there is an update. Chinese astronauts discovered a bacteria, and it turns out it can survive the extreme conditions of space. “That’s evolution at work,” says Jamie Foster, a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. What lessons should it teach us, …

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Everyone wants a Labubu! …a what? 12:55

14h ago12:55

12:55

A little elvish toy in a bunny suit with a mischievous smile, that’s a Labubu for you — and she, yes it’s a girl, is taking the world by storm. What made Labubus so popular, and how are they bringing us together when people are fighting to get their hands on one? We have answers.

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How near death experiences change your look at work and life 22:49

14h ago22:49

22:49

Oji-Cree musician Aysanabee almost died when he was 19, after falling through the ice on a frozen lake. That experience changed the life of the Juno award winner, pushing him to his career today. A new study shows his experience is a common one among people who have near-death experiences. So why do a brush with death might help people have a bette…

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War in Ukraine: Russia warns of World War Three 15:20

14h ago15:20

15:20

Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire," following Russia’s largest air attack of the war on Ukraine, Russia responds with a warning for World War Three. Christopher Miller, the Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times joins Matt Galloway to talk about what’s on the mind of Ukrainians after months of failed peace talks — and wh…

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The Mucus Mystery: Dr. Lon Jones, DO on DarkHorse 1:08:00

37m ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Bret speaks with Dr. Lon Jones, DO on the subject of the mismatch between modern humans and the environment they live in. Find Dr. Lon Jones, DO at https://commonsensemedicine.org ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse…

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What are animals saying? AI is helping to decode 24:20

12h ago24:20

24:20

Do you speak dolphin? What about marmoset or nightingale? Did you know cuttlefish use a form of sign language to communicate? If your answer was no to all those questions, you should know that scientists are working to turn that into a yes — and AI is playing a key role. How to decode animal communication, and whether that's even a good idea. Three…

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Can you run a 100km ultramarathon… while breastfeeding? 20:11

13h ago20:11

20:11

Running an ultramarathon is hard, but running 100kms six months post-partum and breastfeeding during breaks… Well, that sounds like a scene from an inspirational movie. But, for Stephanie Case, and her baby girl Pepper, it was real life. Why would she do this, and what keeps her running these extreme distances, she shares with Matt Galloway.…

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What message is the King's Throne speech sending? 20:05

14h ago20:05

20:05

Parliament is back and King Charles delivered his throne speech today. What message is the King's speech meant to send to Canadians, and to one American in particular, Donald Trump? What are the new Liberal government's priorities? CBC’s Catherine Cullen, The Globe and Mail’s Stephanie Levitz, and The National Post’s Christopher Nardi join Matt Gal…

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The Current Introduces | Other People’s Problems, on psychedelics 36:51

12h ago36:51

36:51

Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting. With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights …

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How effective is involuntary care? 23:57

12h ago23:57

23:57

‘It is absolutely an act of compassion,’ says Leonard Krog, the mayor of Nanaimo about the use of involuntary care to deal with B.C.’s mental health crisis — but some experts are worried that forcing someone into treatment is a violation of their rights. Matt Galloway speaks with Mayor Krog; Jonny Morris, the CEO of the B.C. Division of the Canadia…

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Do you like grilling? Try live fire for flavour — and zen 23:08

12h ago23:08

23:08

It's grilling season, and Chef on Fire has one thing on his mind: cooking on live fire — and he says you should try it too. Chef Michael Smith, in his new book Wood, Fire and Smoke: Recipes and Techniques for Wood-Fired Cooking, explores how cooking on live fire can bring more than just flavour into your life; lighting a fire for zen and a good tim…

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Parliament returns today. What’s Mark Carney’s plan? 19:33

12h ago19:33

19:33

The House of Commons returns today after nearly six months, Prime Minister Mark Carney with his new Liberal minority government, and Conservatives without their leader Pierre Poilievre in the Parliament. What’s next? Matt Galloway speaks with Karina Gould, the re-elected Liberal MP; Heather McPherson, the re-elected NDP MP; and Andrew Lawton, the f…

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5 years after George Floyd: What changed, and what hasn’t? 19:09

13h ago19:09

19:09

“I did not see humanity provided to Mr. Floyd that day,” says Medaria Arradondo, the Minneapolis police chief at the time of George Floyd’s murder. Five years after Floyd was murdered in an interaction with police officers Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, Matt Galloway talks to former police chief Arradondo and civil rig…

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Planning your next vacation? Here’s how to be a good tourist 21:03

13h ago21:03

21:03

“Tourists go home," protesters chant in Spain, and they’re not alone. People in many European countries say they want tourists to stay away — but only the bad ones. So as you plan your next vacation, we get some advice on how to be a better tourist.

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Why Michael Crummey is interested in places on the edge 24:11

13h ago24:11

24:11

Michael Crummey has won the $154,000 Dublin Literary Award for his book The Adversary, which explores familiar themes around life at the ocean's edge. Matt Galloway spoke with the author at the Woody Point Writers Festival in Newfoundland in Sept. 2023, to discuss isolation, vulgarity and the responsibility that comes with telling the stories of ho…

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‘Not again’: Why does drunk driving persist among young men? 18:42

16h ago18:42

18:42

Tanya Hansen Pratt was frustrated to hear of three children killed in a Toronto highway crash this week — she lost her own mother to a young drunk driver almost 30 years ago. With a 19-year-old now facing multiple impaired-driving charges, we dig into why young men still take the most risks on the road, and how to talk to them about drunk driving.…

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Walking with Dinosaurs is back — and Alberta takes centre stage 10:51

15h ago10:51

10:51

Do you have fond memories of Walking with Dinosaurs, the much-loved BBC series that aired back in 1999. If your answer is yes, you and all dinosaur lovers are in luck — it’s coming back this summer, and Alberta is taking centre stage. Matt Galloway talks to Emily Bamforth, the lead scientist of the Pipestone Creek Bonebed in Alberta and a fan of th…

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Inside the swarming attack that killed a homeless man in Toronto 24:02

15h ago24:02

24:02

New details have emerged about the 2022 swarming attack that killed a homeless man in Toronto, after a judge ruled that strip searches conducted on the accused teenage girls were unconstitutional. Toronto Star crime reporter Jennifer Pagliaro walks us through what happened that night, and why this judge’s ruling will affect sentencing.…

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This town had just one graduate, so they threw a prom for one 13:03

14h ago13:03

13:03

Breanna Bromley-Clarke is the only student graduating from her tiny school in Main Brook, N.L. So the small town of about 200 people is throwing her a party — a very special prom for one.

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Occam’s Sledgehammer: The 277th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:43:03

5d ago1:43:03

1:43:03

It’s Prostate Week in Podcastistan: what happens when an MRI scan for prostatitis includes the injection of rare earth metals—should you, or shouldn’t you? Gadolinium crosses the blood-brain barrier if the barrier is not fully intact—does that affect your decision? Then: a letter from an MD-PhD student at Harvard prompts musings on the federal fund…

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Canada threatens Israel with sanctions over Gaza aid crisis 19:40

13h ago19:40

19:40

Canada, France and the U.K. are threatening sanctions against Israel over its 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, and plans to escalate military action in the enclave. Matt Galloway talks to Jon Allen, former Canadian ambassador to Israel; and UNICEF spokesperson James Elder about the mounting international pressure on Israel — and …

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What we learned after the hockey trial jury was dismissed 11:22

16h ago11:22

11:22

In an “extraordinary” development, the jury has been dismissed in the sexual assault trial of five ex-world junior hockey players. The Globe and Mail’s investigative reporter Robyn Doolittle explains what a judge-only trial could mean for the case, and why the jury’s dismissal means new details can now be reported…

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How gene editing saved a baby’s life 15:52

13h ago15:52

15:52

“A triumph of science, a miracle of medicine” is how researcher Fyodor Urnov describes the gene-editing treatment that saved baby KJ Muldoon’s life. Now nine months old, KJ was born with a genetic condition called urea cycle disorder, which is fatal for many infants. Urnov was part of the research team supporting KJ's doctors, he tells us what gene…

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How teenagers can start to manage their money 24:15

13h ago24:15

24:15

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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Anarchism Cataclysm: Michael Malice on DarkHorse 1:49:15

21m ago1:49:15

1:49:15

Bret speaks with Michael Malice about the vaccine injured, the importance of continuing to seek answers about what happened during COVID, and the topic of anarchism. Find Michael Malice on X at https://x.com/michaelmalice ***** Sponsors: Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for 27% O…

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China now leads in green energy. What does that mean for the west? 23:53

1d ago23:53

23:53

China is still the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, but is now also leading the way in clean energy. Where does that leave Canada and other western nations in the renewables race, particularly in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise to “drill baby, drill”?

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Does your cat have behavioural issues? Here’s some help 23:58

1d ago23:58

23:58

Have you ever thought of training your cat, just like you would your dog? Did you say no… or are you laughing in disbelief? A cat behavior specialist says you can, and explains what we are getting wrong about cats — especially about the ones with behavioural issues.

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Mark Carney promised affordable housing. Will he deliver? 19:48

1d ago19:48

19:48

“Build baby, build” is how Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to tackle Canada’s housing crisis, but his new housing minister says that won’t mean reducing house prices. Matt Galloway asks housing experts to unpack the new Liberal government’s strategy, and unpick the “Gordian Knot” of whether Canada can create affordable housing without prices dro…

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What it’s like growing up as a ‘restaurant kid’ 24:57

1h ago24:57

24:57

Rachel Phan was three years old when her parents opened a restaurant in Kingsville, Ont., a venture that quickly ate up most of their time and energy. In a conversation from last month, the Chinese-Canadian author discusses her new memoir, Restaurant Kid, and why she felt like the restaurant had stolen her parents away from her.…

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Brand new bacteria found in space... what can it teach us? 11:24

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Everyone wants a Labubu! …a what? 12:55

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How near death experiences change your look at work and life 22:49

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War in Ukraine: Russia warns of World War Three 15:20

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The Mucus Mystery: Dr. Lon Jones, DO on DarkHorse 1:08:00

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What are animals saying? AI is helping to decode 24:20

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Can you run a 100km ultramarathon… while breastfeeding? 20:11

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What message is the King's Throne speech sending? 20:05

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The Current Introduces | Other People’s Problems, on psychedelics 36:51

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How effective is involuntary care? 23:57

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Do you like grilling? Try live fire for flavour — and zen 23:08

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Parliament returns today. What’s Mark Carney’s plan? 19:33

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5 years after George Floyd: What changed, and what hasn’t? 19:09

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Planning your next vacation? Here’s how to be a good tourist 21:03

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Why Michael Crummey is interested in places on the edge 24:11

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‘Not again’: Why does drunk driving persist among young men? 18:42

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Walking with Dinosaurs is back — and Alberta takes centre stage 10:51

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Inside the swarming attack that killed a homeless man in Toronto 24:02

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This town had just one graduate, so they threw a prom for one 13:03

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Occam’s Sledgehammer: The 277th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:43:03

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Canada threatens Israel with sanctions over Gaza aid crisis 19:40

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What we learned after the hockey trial jury was dismissed 11:22

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How gene editing saved a baby’s life 15:52

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How teenagers can start to manage their money 24:15

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Anarchism Cataclysm: Michael Malice on DarkHorse 1:49:15

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China now leads in green energy. What does that mean for the west? 23:53

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Does your cat have behavioural issues? Here’s some help 23:58

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Mark Carney promised affordable housing. Will he deliver? 19:48

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What it’s like growing up as a ‘restaurant kid’ 24:57