Best Two Think Minimum Podcasts (2025)

What do we do when logic isn’t enough? Greg sits down with Matthew McConaughey to explore poems, prayers, and the disciplined choice to believe—over cynicism, doubt, and apathy. Together they read new pieces from Poems & Prayers and unpack how language, rhythm, and ritual can metabolize suffering into meaning and forward motion. Buy the Book: Poems…

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Is this the beginning of the end of the war in Gaza? 19:51

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Hamas and Israel have agreed to some parts of the 20-point US peace plan and talks continue today in Egypt. We talk to Janice Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and Zaha Hassan, human rights lawyer and a Senior Fellow in the Middle East program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about…

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Should we protect kids from violent content online? 24:29

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When Charlie Kirk was killed, graphic videos of his death went viral. Many kids opened up their social media and saw the gruesome footage. Experts estimate that by the time children reach middle school they've watched as many as 8,000 murders and 100,000 other acts of virtual violence online. What impact does this have on kids? And what does the ex…

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These Calgary artists want a piece of your mind 21:59

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Caitlind Brown and Wayne Garrett don't just create public art. They involve people in its creation and invite them to interact with it. That might mean picking up a colourful phone in an Edmonton park and talking to a stranger on the other side. Or peering through a spyglass into a glass globe to see a scene from a book that meant something to one …

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The perfect picture took years, but it was worth the wait 11:20

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Liron Gertsman's award winning photo was years in the making. Then he got on a plane and took a boat to get it but it earned him the title of Bird Photographer of the Year out of 33 thousand other photos.

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Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service? 19:36

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There's a growing call for mandatory national service in Canada — asking 18- to 30-year-olds to spend a year in public health, the environment, youth services, civil protection, or the military. Esprit de Corps editor Scott Taylor says it could strengthen citizenship and even help the Armed Forces. Policy expert David McLaughlin argues it's a way t…

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Can the U.S. constitution survive Donald Trump? 24:29

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The men who wrote the American constitution included its goals right there in the preamble: Establish justice. Ensure tranquility. Secure the blessings of liberty. Lately, there have been plenty of reasons to question whether that document is living up to those goals — and there's real talk of a constitutional crisis. At a moment like this, when th…

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These Blue Jays fans are all in for the win 12:35

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Maddie Cholette, from Oakville, Ont. and Debbie Rafuse, from Chester, N.S, tell us how they're preparing to watch their team go for baseball glory this weekend, why this year's edition of the Jays was so darn lovable — and why both of them have a special soft spot for George Springer.

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The fate of Marineland's beluga whales 19:38

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Marineland wanted to ship their 30 captive beluga whales to an amusement park in China — but the federal government stopped them. And with the once iconic amusement park shutting its doors, the question of what to do with whales, and whose responsibility they should be, remains unclear. W

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Remembering Jane Goodall and her ground-breaking career 23:41

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Jane Goodall’s research into chimpanzees changed our understanding of the natural world. She died yesterday at the age of 91. So we’re bringing back our conversation with Jane Gooddall from October 2023, where she told Matt Galloway how her youthful curiosity sparked a ground-breaking career — and why her hope for curbing climate change lied with y…

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Pick-Your-Own Apple farmers say theft is out of control 9:55

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Farmer Paul Brooks is ringing the alarm over a surge in apple thefts on his farm in Uxbridge, Ontario. He is one of many other farmers across Ontario experiencing this and it's threatening the cultural-favourite activity of apple picking altogether.

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Comics face backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia 11:28

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Comedians playing at a festival in Riyadh are being skewered by fellow comics for ignoring the country's human rights abuses. But former Canadian ambassador Dennis Horak says this isn't simply Saudi whitewashing. It's part of a move towards limited reforms — and that's good for both Saudis and regional stability.…

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What raising minimum wage can and can't do 16:12

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The minimum wage is going up in some provinces today — for the second time this year in some cases. What does this actually mean for poverty in Canada? And is this meant to tackle the cost of living crisis?

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Dr. Mike vs anti-vaxxers: How Gen Z is changing debating 24:14

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Gen Z is reshaping debate culture. Online, millions tune in to fiery clashes over politics, identity, and health. It’s raw, awkward, sometimes uncomfortable — and wildly popular.But is this about finding common ground, or just turning polarization into entertainment? We talk to Atlantic writer Spencer Kornhaber about why these debates resonate with…

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What’s next for Alberta? 19:42

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For the last three months Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been hosting “Alberta Next” town halls. On the agenda — how to get a better deal from Ottawa...and more autonomy The final town hall happens online tonight. But separatist and pro-Canada groups are also criss-crossing the province with their campaigns. The CBC’s Allison Dempster speaks wi…

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Why Gen Z loves subtitles 11:08

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A new survey shows that younger generations are watching TV with the subtitles way more than older people. Gen Z journalist Isabel Brooks says she gets why. Young people are watching in a noisy, distracted, TikTok-ified world. But that doesn't mean she likes it.

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The brightness and beauty of being indigenous 31:00

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10 years after the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, three members of the family of the late Murray Sinclair, the chair of the commission, reflect on his legacy. Stephanie and Sara Sinclair are the co-editors of two new collections of writing, "A Steady Brightness of Being" and "You Were Made for this World." They talk about their …

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How a criminal gang from India made the Canadian terror list 12:18

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Intimidation, extortion, and murder. After months of calls by political leaders, the Bishnoi Gang has been designated a terrorist organization by the federal government. But they're a group without a clear political ideology.

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The "Nouveau" Louvre: How can the museum improve? 25:21

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The Louvre is the world's biggest, most visited museum in the world - about nine million visitors a year — and it's getting a makeover. Our conversation with the first woman to lead the Louvre, President-Director Laurence des Cars about the challenges of overtourism, their ambitious billion-dollar plan to modernize the venerable institution, the ro…

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More Canadians opting to leave ERs after long wait times 19:47

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How long is too long to wait? For some Canadians, long waits in emergency rooms are driving them to leave — causing more return visits, and additional strain on an already burdened healthcare system. What new research says about why and how often Canadians are opting out of the ER and one hospital's unique solution.…

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How Costco became a cultural phenomenon 20:29

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Perhaps when you turned 16 you were most looking forward to getting your driver's license. Talk to young people today and many have their eyes on a different rite of passage: a Costco membership. As Canadian communities clamour for Costcos, we speak to Canada's 'Costco Queen' Tina Chow about Costco's exploding social media growth. Then, journalist …

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A custody battle that became a landmark case: Racine v Woods 25:06

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It was a court battle that made headlines. In the early 1980's an Indigenous mother fought to get her child back from the foster family that had looked after her from the time she was an infant. Her birth mother went all the way to Ottawa, to the Supreme Court of Canada, and in a landmark decision, the judge ruled that it was in the best interest o…

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The Bulwark comes north to commiserate with Canadians 15:43

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It can be dizzying for Canadians to look south at American politics these days. Tim Miller, host of the Bulwark's podcast, joins us to talk about how Americans see the relationship with Canada, what Donald Trump is doing to his country's standing in the world, and what he sees as the path out of the crisis in his country.…

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Canada's women's rugby team is ready to shock the world 9:26

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Coming off a shocking upset of New Zealand in last week's semifinals, Canada's women's rugby team gets set to take on England in the Finals tomorrow. Shireen Ahmed, a senior contributor with CBC Sports, talks about what makes this team so special, why women’s rugby is taking off, and so many people are supporting Team Canada — including actor Russe…

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How these 76 and 105 year-old women became "soul friends" 17:14

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Merilyn Simonds and Beth Robinson are two friends from Kingston, Ontario, who decided during the Covid pandemic to make it a priority to get together, once a week, for a walk. Since then they've faced the challenges of aging, and discovered the joys of deep connections. The Current producer Alison Masemann spent an afternoon with them, and found ou…

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Why don't Canadian kids get enough exercise? 19:59

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Research shows moving your body has major physical and mental health benefits. But despite WHO guidelines for kids to get 60 minutes of active play each day — only 39% of Canadian children are meeting that mark. What needs to change to get kids moving? From phys ed class, to offering standing desks in class, researchers make the case for a more act…

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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2025 TPI Aspen Forum: Privacy and Governmental Surveillance 49:45

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2025 TPI Aspen Forum: Privacy and Governmental Surveillance by Technology Policy InstituteBy Technology Policy Institute

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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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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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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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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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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?