Best Marsha Means Podcasts (2025)

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How is Nova Scotia revolutionizing their sepsis approach 12:51

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In the last year, Nova Scotia Health implemented a sepsis action improvement plan in six health care facilities throughout the province. It's worked so well, now, they're rolling it out province wide. In a first for Canada, all ER nurses across Nova Scotia will be able to administer antibiotics to anyone they suspect of having sepsis by the end of …

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Why Chris Hayes isn't a "doomer" about U.S. democracy 19:27

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It can be hard to make sense of the barrage of news coming out of the United States these days. The murder of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fraught conversation about free speech and the limits of presidential power in the United States. MSNBC host Chris Hayes joins us to talk about why he says US President Donald Trump is an…

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"Lentil King" wants Canadian businesses to think bigger 24:35

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Murad al-Katib started his pulse crop business in his basement. Now it's worth $3B a year and in 120 countries. At a time when many Canadian businesses are trying to diversify their markets, and get into value-added manufacturing, al-Katib's company AGT has actually done it. He's built rail infrastructure, manufacturing businesses, and partnerships…

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What’s your “time personality”? 13:27

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We all know people who are always late. Maybe you're one of them. The tardy gets a bad rap. But they aren't all self-centred, says University of Texas time expert Dawna Ballard. Some of them may be time blind. Others simply can't pull themselves away from people they value. Understanding what's behind our time personalities might help us get along …

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Is the American dream a scam? 33:10

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This week on the pod: author Edgar Gomez talks about what it was like growing up poor, queer, and Nicaraguan Puerto Rican in Florida. His new memoir, Alligator Tears, chronicles his dreams of making it big, the various mini-scams he got into along the way, and his realization that a rich life might not ever come with bundles of money. Learn more ab…

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What’s the state of free speech in America? 15:32

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Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night show last night after being suspended for comments he made surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk. The suspension ignited a debate about free speech in the media — but is his return a victory? We speak to Greg Lukianoff, is the president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.…

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Trump links autism and Tylenol. What does research say? 11:45

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President Trump made an announcement on Monday that Tylenol use in early pregnancy is linked to autism. But all the current research points to that not being true. Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou is a child neurologist and co-leads the Autism Research Centre at the Bloorview Research Institute in Toronto. She's not convinced either.…

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Could the U.S. H1-B visa fee be a win for Canadian tech? 19:35

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The Trump administration is introducing a new $100,000 fee on the specialized visa, forcing companies to pay up for top talent. Our panel of tech experts looks at whether the Canadian tech industry could take advantage of the change and attract skilled workers here instead.

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Scammed and the bank won't help? Here's what you can do 21:20

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Canadians lost a whopping $647 million to fraud last year. Most scams involve money taken from your bank accounts or investments. But few victims of fraud get their money back from the bank. Sarah Bradley, Canada's Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, explains what the rules are, what your rights are, what to do if you've been scammed — …

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What happened to Trump ending the Ukraine war in 24-hours? 12:22

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As the UN General Assembly meets, an end to the war launched by Russia seems more distant than ever. Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk says abandoning hope, and the fight, just for peace is not an option for Ukrainians because too much is at stake.

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Is Canada off track with our climate policy? 19:28

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling back climate policies and ramping up oil and gas production, all while experts are warning that Canada isn't going to reach its 2030 emissions targets. We unpack what's going on with Mark Carney's climate policies — and what it means for the future of our economy, and environment.…

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How should AI be used in schools? 12:23

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With AI becoming part of the school day in classrooms across Canada we look to other countries to understand how regulation and curriculum could change the way students and teachers use AI tools.

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Reformed “anti-vaxxer” speaks out 24:04

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An Alberta nurse goes public with her story about how, as a new mother, she fell victim to online misinformation about vaccines, and how she began to question those beliefs during the pandemic. Today, she’s a pro-vaccine advocate, and uses her past experiences in the anti-vaccine movement to inform vaccine-hesitant parents.…

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How a grizzly on a B.C. island sent a community into crisis 23:11

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It had been a century since Texada Island had seen a grizzly bear. So when one swam 5 kilometres from the mainland over to the community off the B.C. coast, it created curiosity, panic and division about how to live with a giant predator — a giant predator they named, Tex. Molly Segal brings the story of that island community, and the bear, in her …

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Canada recognizes the state of Palestine 19:49

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As the 80th UNGA gets underway, Canada is among a number of nations that will recognize Palestine and the need for a two State solution. We speak with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.

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Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line? 24:06

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Krista Tucker Petrick just wants to close her step-mother's will. But until she can reach a human at the CRA, she can't. The North Bay, Ontario school principal is just one of many people frustrated with the CRA call centre. Regina bookkeeper Erin Rudd says she and her staff spend endless hours trying to get an agent on the line — and that's bad fo…

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Microsoft Copilot’s Big Move, Meta’s AI Glasses, and Prime Day Again 41:52

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Prime Day in October? Yep, it’s back. This week we talk about what that means for shoppers, why Microsoft’s Copilot isn’t really optional, and how public utilities could affect the cost of owning an EV. We’ll also dig into the good and bad of iOS 26, take a peek at Meta’s Hypernova AI glasses, and revisit some of the most memorable tech presentatio…

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"What it Means to Take Up your Cross" 16:20

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Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. Matthew 10:38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. (KJV) 1 Peter 4:1-2 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewis…

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Where's the fake beef? 21:00

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The McVeggie isn’t pretending to be meat. It’s a fried vegetable patty. A few years ago, imitation meat patties like Beyond and Impossible were all the rage. What happened? Food reporters Corey Mintz and Kim Severson dig into our shifting appetites when it comes to plant-based foods and why the North American love affair with beef continues.…

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How far are cities willing to go to address crime? 22:19

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Cities in Canada have been taking unprecedented measures to deal with crime in their city — like hiring private security guards to patrol their downtowns. Some have even declared a state of emergency. We speak with the Mayors of Smithers, BC., and Barrie, ON., to talk about the unprecedented path they've taken to address public safety, crime, addic…

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Israel faces more allegations of genocide. 19:00

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Another claim of genocide has been lodged against Israel. This time by the UN Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Human Rights lawyer Chris Sidoti explains how the commission came to their conclusions.

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Exhausted? Sleep hacks that work — and the ones that don't 24:16

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Getting a good night's rest can be hard. A sleep expert helps you navigate advice from mouth taping to melatonin to cognitive shuffling and more. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, on what works, what doesn't, and why we might need to reconsider our attitudes to sleep.…

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Cracks in the Canadian economy 20:14

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What does the Bank of Canada cut to its key interest rate mean for you - and for Canada's economy? CBC’s Senior Business Correspondent Peter Armstrong joins us to walk through the bad and the slightly less bad economic news. We’ll also talk to Avery Shenfeld, Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC, and Pedro Antunes, the Chief Economist at T…

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Jennifer Brady fought for her health — and won 23:19

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Jennifer Brady was suffering. The Nova Scotia woman was living with lymphedema, a chronic condition that causes painful swelling in the arms and legs. She couldn't get treatment there, and the government refused to pay for treatment out of province, so she applied for Medical Assistance in Dying. A year ago, we heard her story on our program. Ultim…

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The stakes of calling Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide 43:50

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This week: why the term "genocide" matters when talking about Israel's actions against Palestinians in Gaza. On Tuesday, a UN commission said it found that Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, as more people, groups and countries are alleging the same. We break down what the word genocide means on both a personal and geopolitical level,…

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Canada’s Condo Crash 18:51

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Fewer buyers and rising construction costs are some of the reasons behind the crashing condo market in some of Canada’s major cities. What does this mean for homeowners caught in the fallout? And how will this affect Canada’s housing crisis?

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Brian Stewart on covering the world 24:27

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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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What makes a two-time hammer throw world champion? 14:38

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Canadian athletes Camryn Rogers and Ethan Katzberg are winning gold medal after gold medal in the hammer throw. The young B.C. natives join us from Tokyo, just after their gold medal wins at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

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Mr Carney goes to Mexico 10:40

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Mexico this week to talk trade with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Why his agenda likely includes repairing strained ties. And what he has to do to grow trade between the two companies. Trade expert Carlo Dade, director of international policy at the New North America Initiative at the School of Public Pol…

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Searching for Ukraine’s abducted children 13:34

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Ukraine says several thousand children have been forcibly deported by Russia since the start of its full scale invasion in 2022. Parents, Ukrainian authorities, and NGOs have been trying to track down these missing children because some have been given new Russian names and passports.

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You've been scammed. Does your bank need to reimburse you? 19:21

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Canadians lost a staggering $647 million to fraud last year. And a lot of those scams involve money taken fraudulently from Canadians' bank accounts and investments. Melissa Plett was scammed out over more than $14,000. She tells us what happened and shares her warnings for other Canadians. Then we talk to technology journalist and analyst Carmi Le…

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Why calling bots "clankers" is all the rage 10:56

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Memes and videos mocking AI and robots as "clankers" are having a moment. It's funny, but also reveals our anxiety about tech made to seem increasingly human, not to serve us, but to make a profit, says journalist Clive Thompson, author of Coders: The Making of a New Tribe and the Remaking of the World.…

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Arundhati Roy: My mother and I were like two nuclear powers 24:28

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Her mother Mary's death left acclaimed Indian writer, author of The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy feeling "unanchored in space with no coordinates," even though she'd often been a target of Mary's wrath. Roy talks to Matt Galloway about her new memoir, "Mother Mary Comes to Me," revealing their fraught relationship, and how her mother's trailb…

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Parliament is back! What to expect from the new session 19:36

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The House is back and so is our national affairs panel. CBC’s chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star and Stephanie Levitz of the Globe & Mail weigh in on what to expect this fall. Pierre Poilievre will be back in the House after reclaiming a seat and Prime Minister Mark Carney has made some big promises – wi…

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After Charlie Kirk’s death will political rage boil over? 22:29

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In the days since Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, the political rage in the US is HIGH. We examine how some are using Kirk’s death to push further division in the US and beyond - while others look to turn the temperature down. And we ask is Canada immune from this kind of political rhetoric?

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HIV in Kenya is under control. Trump could change that 23:45

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Nairobi native Ibrahim Lwingi is scared for his life and he’s not the only one. Decisions being made in the White House, halfway across the world, threaten to turn his world on its head. The proposed cuts to the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief or PEPFAR by the Trump administration had many in the international community rattled. CBC’s…

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Apple’s Latest, MagSafe Magic (?), and Streaming Sensations 44:16

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Dive into the tech deep end with us! We unpack Apple’s newest reveals, debate MagSafe vs. wired charging, investigate the rise of spam calls, and show you how to test your internet speed. Plus, Marsha's hands-on review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 and the week’s hottest streaming picks. Tune in for your tech fix!…

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"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled" 15:13

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John 14:27-28 John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. John 14:28 Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I …

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Teachers, students grapple with what AI means in highschools 19:38

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Is asking chatGPT to give you an idea for your high school assignment cheating? Is teaching AI prompts in an English class a good use of time? These are the questions students and teachers are wrestling with as generative AI becomes a part of learning. But without clear guidelines in many school boards across the country, many are left trying to fi…

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Why can’t the Canadian military recruit enough women? 24:43

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The military is off its target to have women represent 25% of the armed forces by 2026. We speak to a new recruit who joined the Air Force earlier this year about her experiences as well as Charlotte Duval Lantoine from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about why women might be cautious about joining up.…

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Charlie Kirk, right wing activist shot dead 19:10

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The prominent conservative activist was shot and killed yesterday, at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University. The 31 year old had built a massive following on social media, and his group Turning Point USA has been credited with ensuring Donald Trump's return to the White House. What happened, and how political violence continues to escal…

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Doug Ford hates speed cameras. Do you? 12:47

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After 16 speed cameras were vandalized in one night in Toronto, Ontario's premier says it's time to get rid of the "tax grab" devices. But Globe and Mail columnist Marcus Gee says they're more needed than ever, as drivers seem to become more reckless.

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What Does Russia's Incursion Into Poland Mean for NATO? 11:33

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For the first time since the war in Ukraine began, NATO has shot down Russian drones over its own territory. Nearly 20 drones crossed into Poland, prompting Prime Minister Donald Tusk to warn his country is closer to war than at any time since WW2. Moscow insists it didn't mean to strike Poland, but many experts call the move deliberate and a provo…

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Marsha Lederman, on searching for the “humanitarian middle” after Oct 7 24:43

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Globe and Mail columnist Marsha Lederman has been writing, trying to understand what happened on October 7, the subsequent war, and its ripple effects through Canadian society. She speaks with Matt Galloway about her new book, October 7th: Searching for the Humanitarian Middle.

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How calls for mass deportations went mainstream 43:10

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Calls to ban “third world immigration” in favor of “remigration” -- or, mass deportation -- went from fringe ideas in far right circles to ones pedaled by mainstream conservatives. Now, those ideas are mirrored in government policy. On this week's Code Switch, we track how these ideas got their start among white nationalists and neo-Nazis in the U.…

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Want to break these 70 unclaimed Guinness World Records? 15:20

14d ago15:20

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From the tallest dog to the longest fingernails, the heaviest onion to the smallest waist, the Guinness World Records have been cataloguing and celebrating all of life's superlatives for seven decades. We explore the history and persistence of this phenomenon and speak to a restaurant owner chasing the title of longest beef kebab.…

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How energy drinks became the teen drink of choice 9:34

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The latest wellness-branded must-haves for young people can contain dangerous amounts of caffeine. The drinks are raising concern from experts about the health risks that go with them like anxiety, heart palpitations and trouble sleeping. Now, England is moving to ban energy drinks for people under 16 — should Canada do the same?…