Front Burner

The story behind unsolved murders in Toronto's gay village

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT

In this season of Uncover: The Village, reporter Justin Ling reveals the history of unsolved murder and missing persons cases in Toronto's gay village.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A secretly-recorded phone call, and the growing SNC-Lavalin scandal

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CBC Power and Politics host Vassy Kapelos breaks down the secretly-recorded phone call between former Attorney-General Jody Wilson-Raybould and former Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick - as the SNC-Lavalin controversy grows.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White supremacist and homophobic posts force UCP candidates out

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Since the writ dropped in Alberta, two candidates have resigned from the United Conservative Party over Islamaphobic, white supremacist, homophobic and transphobic messages on social media. This is only the latest controversy for the party. The Jason Kenney campaign has been accused of supporting a 'kamikaze candidate' to help him win the leadership race in 2017, and the RCMP is looking into allegations of voter fraud. Maclean's Alberta correspondent Jason Markusoff says the scandals may not prevent Jason Kenney from winning the premiership. "This is an economically anxious province," says Markusoff. "Albertans are frustrated and anxious, they're looking for some change to make to liberate themselves from the status quo."

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The woman who hid Edward Snowden

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

When Edward Snowden showed up at her door, Vanessa Rodel had no idea who he was. Then she saw his face of the front page of the newspaper. Rodel and her daughter have just arrived in Canada as privately sponsored refugees. Vanessa tells the story of how she hid Snowden, who at the time was the subject of an international manhunt for leaking top secret information that exposed a global US spy program. She also talks about the price she paid to help him.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Disney Absorbed Fox, Apple Wants to Make TV

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

After the merger of Disney and Fox, one movie studio controls almost 40% of the box office. The merger puts Disney in a position to compete with big tech companies like Netflix and Apple in the streaming game. But is it good for moviegoers and TV watchers? Film critic David Sims says 'bigness' can lead to bad outcomes for less profitable content like local news and art movies, but will increase our diet of superhero blockbusters. "It seems that these companies that have always existed in the movie business are looking at this industry and saying, we can only make a few kinds of movies anymore that can make money," says Sims.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He survived a massacre and became living evidence

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

In 1982 a brutal massacre in a small farming community during the Guatemalan civil war left over 160 men, women and children dead. Over thirty years later, one of the men responsible for the horrific murders has been sentenced to more than 5000 years in prison by a Guatemalan Court. His name is Santos López Alonzo. Today on Front Burner, CBC's Nahlah Ayed explains how a little boy that Santos López kidnapped from the village after the massacre? would one day grow up and help put him behind bars.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mueller: no collusion, no obstruction, no exoneration

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

A summary of Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion with Russia during the 2016 election is out. CBC Washington correspondent Keith Boag breaks down what we know so far, and the implications for the Trump administration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How far right influencers thrive on YouTube

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Christchurch mosque shooter formed his radical views online. Today, an examination of how far right communities spread their toxic messages on the Internet and how they use YouTube to do it.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could pharmacare in Canada be a reality?

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

This week's federal budget laid some initial groundwork for the possibility of a national pharmacare plan in Canada. But with a contentious election year ahead, there are still plenty of questions around how a strategy could be implemented. Today on Front Burner, Globe and Mail health reporter Kelly Grant explains how the pharmacare debate is unfolding and what we can expect from the Liberals in the coming year.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will take on Trump in 2020?

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CBC Washington reporter Lyndsay Duncombe guides us through the growing list of Democratic presidential candidates vying to run in 2020.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Alberta's 'House of Cards' scandal

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Rachel Notley is expected to declare the date of the provincial election any day now. And within a matter of weeks, voters will cast their ballots to pick the next provincial government of Alberta. At the same time, one of the key parties in this race, the United Conservative Party, is at the center of a mounting political scandal. There are allegations that during the party's leadership race, Jason Kenney's campaign engaged in illegal practices.Over the weekend, Charles Rusnell and Jennie Russell, investigative journalists at CBC Edmonton, reported on a cache of documents that show collaboration between Jason Kenney's campaign team and the campaign team for another candidate, Jeff Callaway. Today on Front Burner, Charles Rusnell breaks it down.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings and the rise of far-right extremism

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Mass shootings at two mosques on Friday evening in Christchurch, New Zealand, were felt around the globe. We hear from Adrienne Arsenault, who is in Christchurch. And from Stephanie Carvin, a former analyst for CSIS, on the steady rise of far-right extremism in Canada.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit is still a mess

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

A few months ago we did an episode on Brexit. We talked about how the whole Brexit process has been a mess. Well, it's still a mess. This week there were three votes in the UK parliament. First, MPs voted down Prime Minister Theresa May's new Brexit deal with the EU. Then they said no to leaving the European Union without a deal in place. Then they voted to delay making a decision. Today on Front Burner, CBC's London reporter Thomas Daigle breaks down what is going on and what is at stake for the United Kingdom.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why your cell phone bill is so high and what can be done about it

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Canada has some of the most expensive cell phone plans in the developed world. It has to do, in part, with access to the country's wireless spectrum. As another round of wireless spectrum gets auctioned by the Canadian government, CBC National Business Correspondent Peter Armstrong helps us understand why cell phone plans are so expensive, and what can be done about it.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Boeing 737 Max 8 safe?

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

A growing list of countries have grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 following a crash that killed 157 people, including 18 Canadians. Not even six months ago the same type of airplane plunged into the Java sea near Indonesia. Today on Front Burner, an aviation expert explains the mounting concerns over this Boeing model and CBC's Susan Ormiston reports from the Ethiopian crash site.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Canada's Crypto Mystery

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Reporter Alex Posadzki on how the death of a Canadian cryptocurrency entrepreneur has caused the disappearance of about $180-million in digital currency.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five lingering questions about the SNC-Lavalin scandal

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

We've heard from the key players in the SNC-Lavalin scandal. There's former Attorney-General Jody Wilson-Raybould, who said she was subjected to inappropriate pressure by the Prime Minister's office to intervene with the corruption case against engineering giant SNC-Lavalin. On the other side, Prime Minister Trudeau, his former principal secretary Gerry Butts and the Clerk of the Privy Council, all of whom say nothing outside the normal functioning of government happened. Today, we take a step back and navigate five lingering questions about the SNC-Lavalin scandal with CBC senior reporter David Cochrane.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite reported 'cure', the fight against HIV continues

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This week, a major milestone in HIV/AIDS research made headlines worldwide. A man known as the "London Patient" has seemingly been "cured" after receiving a bone marrow transplant from a donor with an HIV-resistant genetic mutation. It's only the second time in history a procedure like this has been executed successfully. But while some doctors are inspired by this week's breakthrough, others are more cautious in their optimism. Today on Front Burner, we track the historical battle against the virus and what it means for future progress with help from Canada Research Chair in HIV Pathogenesis and Viral Control, Eric Arts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Nothing happened here beyond the normal operations of government.'

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In his much anticipated testimony Gerald Butts, the Prime Minister's former principal secretary, laid out a counter-narrative to the allegations of political interference in the SNC-Lavalin case.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accused of espionage, how a Canadian couple survived Chinese detention

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On Monday, Chinese authorities accused two Canadians who have been detained since December of being spies. This news comes as Canada proceeds with a U.S. extradition request for Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou. But this isn't the first time Canadians have been caught in the middle of an escalating diplomatic dispute with China. Kevin and Julia Garratt know what it's like to live in Chinese custody under suspicion of espionage. Today on Front Burner, they describe what happened to them and share what they learned about China's judicial system during their two-year ordeal.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 'Leaving Neverland' means for Michael Jackson's legacy

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"It's something we'll have to grapple with in an ongoing way," says Slate music critic Carl Wilson about the challenge of coming to terms with the sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson in the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland". He, along with Exclaim! magazine contributor A. Harmony, talk to host Jayme Poisson about what that might mean for Jackson's legacy as a pop music icon.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The secret network that helped Rahaf Mohammed escape

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Reporter Nahlah Ayed discovered a private group chat where women are helping each other flee repressive regimes

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How tensions grew between India and Pakistan

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The relationship between India and Pakistan has historically been troubled, but this week, tensions escalated with both countries launching airstrikes against one another. "There's of course the larger significance of these two countries being nuclear states," says UBC professor M.V. Ramana, an expert on nuclear energy in India. He traces the historical conflict between India and Pakistan, and sets up what's at stake globally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'They did not stop.' Jody Wilson-Raybould details alleged political pressure

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, Jody Wilson-Raybould told the Justice Committee she had been pressured by the PMO to get a deferred prosecution agreement for SNC Lavalin. "I experienced a consistent and sustained effort by many people within the government to seek to politically interfere in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion," said Wilson-Raybould in her testimony. Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos explains how Wilson-Raybould says it all culminated in her removal from the office of attorney general.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why R. Kelly's Charges Were a Long Time Coming

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

After years of allegations, singer R. Kelly faces ten charges of aggravated sexual assault. Music critic Lindsay Zoladz talks about the case, and why #metoo moved more slowly in the music industry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jagmeet Singh wins divisive race in B.C.

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has won a seat in the riding of Burnaby-South. It's just one of three byelections that took place across the country. The CBC's Briar Stewart and Hannah Thibedeau break down the political stakes of the Burnaby-South byelection, and what it might tell us about the upcoming federal election.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Tech Companies Pay Us For Our Data?

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Our behaviour online creates a lot of data that's useful for tech companies - what we buy, what videos we watch on YouTube, what movies we see on Netflix. Author Glen Weyl says if tech companies make money off this information, we should get paid for it.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why residential school survivors want an apology from the Pope

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

An unprecedented summit on the sexual abuse of minors in the Catholic Church is taking place at the Vatican. For many victims, it's a chance to seek justice. That includes Evelyn Korkmaz, a residential school survivor calling on the Pope to apologize for the Church's involvement in residential schools. She tells host Jayme Poisson why and CBC reporter Jorge Barrera helps us understand the historical relationship between the Catholic Church and Canada's residential schools.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explaining the Vancouver Measles Outbreak

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

With eight confirmed cases, Vancouver is facing Canada's worst measles outbreak in years. Dr. Natasha Crowcroft on why the infectious disease is having a worldwide comeback.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does United We Roll stand for?

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday a convoy of trucks arrived in Ottawa. The rolling protest is driven by Canadians who want pipelines, hate carbon taxes and are calling for more help for the Alberta economy. But there is another element: some in the group have also been protesting immigration and using hateful, racist, language. Today on Front Burner, CBC's David Common and Rosemary Barton explain the complicated politics around this protest.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trudeau's right-hand man resigns amid SNC-Lavalin scandal

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On Monday afternoon one of the most powerful men in Ottawa resigned. Following allegations of political interference in a court case involving engineering giant SNC-Lavalin, Gerald Butts stepped aside as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Today on Front Burner, CBC Parliamentary reporter John Paul Tasker explains why Justin Trudeau's most senior adviser-and longtime friend- would resign while denying any wrongdoing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Canadian ISIS fighters be allowed to return home?

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Two Canadian women have surrendered to US-backed forces after spending years in ISIS-controlled territory. Journalist Michelle Shephard made a documentary about a similar case last year. She says repatriation is a thorny subject for the Canadian government. "It really feels like the Canadian policy has been not to have a policy," says Shephard.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter trolls target Canadian pipeline, immigration debates

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

CBC/Radio-Canada journalists crunch the data on more than 9-million troll tweets and reveal foreign campaigns to influence Canadians' opinions. Retweets focused on issues like pipelines and immigration. Jeff Yates joins us to explain what he learned. Elizabeth Dubois from the University of Ottawa paints the wider picture of how troll activity is changing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An essential timeline of the Mueller investigation

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The talk around Washington these days, is that the Mueller investigation is winding down. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry into whether there was collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election has dominated the headlines since 2017. Nobody knows for sure when it will wrap. But we do know that this story has taken a long and winding road. Today on Front Burner, CBC Washington correspondent Keith Boag breaks down the most essential elements of the saga.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A widening scandal and SNC-Lavalin's history of alleged corruption

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

With Jody Wilson-Raybould's resignation from the Liberal cabinet, the scandal involving SNC-Lavalin and the Liberal government continues to grow. CBC investigative reporter Dave Seglins guides us through the troubled history of the engineering company that's at the heart of the political firestorm.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is Venezuela's rival president?

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Juan Guaidó is touring Venezuela this week, meeting with journalists and citizens. But while Canada acknowledges Guaidó as the official president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro says the job is still rightfully his. The CBC's Adrienne Arsenault and Evan Dyer on the latest from Caracas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catching up on the SNC-Lavalin Liberal scandal

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Ottawa is reeling after a story broke late last week alleging that the Prime Minister's Office pressured former Attorney General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the prosecution of Quebec-based engineering company SNC-Lavalin. Today on Front Burner, CBC's David Cochrane breaks down the scandal and explains why this could be very problematic for Justin Trudeau and his closest allies.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The aftermath of the Quebec mosque shooting

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"I can't even venture to guess how long it'll take for people to feel safe again." CBC reporter Catou MacKinnon covered the shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City on January 29, 2017. Alexandre Bissonnette pleaded guilty to six counts of first degree murder and six counts of attempted murder. Ahead of his sentencing, Catou tells host Jayme Poisson about the lasting impact the incident has had on the Muslim community in Quebec City's Sainte-Foy neighbourhood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia, America and a new nuclear arms race

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Nuclear weapons expert and Obama adviser Jon Wolfsthal on how the treaties that once prevented a nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, could be unravelling today.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuts and leaks in Doug Ford's Ontario

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

It's only Wednesday, but Ontario premier Doug Ford has already had a jam-packed week. On Monday, an unnamed civil servant was fired and the police were notified in relation to a leak from inside the ruling Progressive Conservative government. That leak put controversial healthcare policy proposals into the hands of the opposition party. Today on Front Burner, Toronto Star Queen's Park bureau chief Robert Benzie breaks down what Doug Ford has been up to as premier of Ontario and explains why the politician has captured the attention of Conservatives across the country.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a Canadian watchdog turned the tables on an undercover operative

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In December a digital privacy watchdog began receiving mysterious emails from businessmen who didn't seem to exist. John Scott-Railton from the Citizen Lab joins us to try and understand why his group was targeted by what they believe to be undercover operatives.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is more oil on rails safe for Canada?

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Oil is being put on trains and moved across Canada in increasing numbers. Today on Front Burner, Winnipeg Free Press reporter Dylan Robertson explains why a lot of people are attributing this to a lack of pipeline capacity and breaks down what he's learned about how safe it is to transport oil by rail.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an Omar Khadr Google search warns us about misinformation online

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This week, a Google search result listing Omar Khadr as a Canadian soldier gained a lot of traction online, inciting anger from many people, including Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer. CBC technology reporter Matt Braga tracks how the former Guantanamo Bay detainee showed up in the search in the first place and how easily misinformation can become politicized.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Humboldt Broncos crash sentencing hearing

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This week, the truck driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is facing his sentencing hearing. CBC reporter Susan Ormiston joins us from Melfort, Saskatchewan to talk about how the victims' families are feeling about the possibility of some closure and to explain how complicated it could be for the judge to decide Jaskirat Singh Sidhu's punishment.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serial killer Bruce McArthur pleads guilty

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder and we heard never-before-released details about the evidence in the case. But as we hear from freelance reporter Justin Ling, there are still lots of unanswered questions about how McArthur committed his crimes and what comes next.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Canadian reporter Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Toronto Star reporter Daniel Dale tries to fact check everything U.S President Donald Trump says. It keeps him working at all hours and his reporting has drawn attention all over the world. Dale talks about how he builds his database of false claims, which is up to 4,210 as of today, and why he believes pointing out Trump's dishonesty is crucial journalism.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada fires off-message ambassador to China

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Canada's ambassador to China, John McCallum, was forced to resign after making multiple comments that were out of step with the federal government's stance on the Canadian arrest of Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Today on Front Burner, CBC's Katie Simpson breaks down what happened and why it is such a big deal.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El Chapo's Canadian connections

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

One of the world's most notorious drug lords, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is on trial in New York and a star witness just revealed a lot about Chapo's Canadian operation. The National Post's Brian Fitzpatrick explains what court documents have shown.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B.C.'s serious money laundering problem

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The toll of British Columbia's money laundering problem is climbing, with recent reports suggesting that about a billion dollars a year have been laundered through the province's casinos.This week, the federal government promised it will do more to help B.C. finally clamp down. Today on Front Burner, CBC Investigative journalist Eric Rankin explains the long-term problem and breaks down how the money is tangled up in organized crime, illegal drugs, and even real estate.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deciem and the death of Brandon Truaxe

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Brandon Truaxe, the founder of Canadian skincare company Deciem, has died after a year-long public unravelling. He built 'The Abnormal Beauty Company' into a worldwide brand through a combination of radical pricing and social media marketing. But his increasingly erratic behaviour, documented on his company's Instagram account, ultimately cost him his position as CEO. Senior business reporter Aaron Saltzman takes us inside Truaxe's story.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women accuse former RCMP doctor of sexual assault

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Canada's national police force is once again at the centre of disturbing allegations. Multiple women have come forward accusing a former RCMP doctor of sexually assaulting and harassing them decades ago when they were new recruits. CBC investigative reporter Dave Seglins explains what happened and why the RCMP is being accused of covering up sexual assaults from the '80s and '90s.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Wang, race and Canadian politics

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"If you just say 'vote for me because I'm Chinese-Canadian', it didn't work. It hasn't worked, and it won't work." Former NDP MP Olivia Chow is a seasoned politician who has strong connections to the Chinese-Canadian community. She reflects on ex-Liberal candidate Karen Wang's race-based comments against NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and the role of race in Canadian politics.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Yemen's cyberwar could shape future conflicts

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Yemen's brutal civil war has produced the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet, with thousands dead and millions facing starvation. But there's another dimension to the conflict - the battle over who controls the country's internet. CBC technology reporter Matthew Braga explains how that conflict could influence future wars.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wet'suwet'en protests highlight Indigenous pipeline divide

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The debate over a natural gas pipeline in Wet'suwet'en territory continues this week following protests over the arrest of 14 people at a blockade in the remote B.C. community. CBC reporter Chantelle Bellrichard recounts the moment the RCMP broke the barricade and explains why a pipeline project is dividing a number of B.C. Indigenous groups.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inside story of Rahaf Mohammed's escape from Saudi Arabia

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Canada has granted asylum to Rahaf Mohammed, a Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand to escape alleged abuse from her family. CBC's senior correspondent Susan Ormiston shares the inside story of Mohammed's plight and her plans for the future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was a Canadian's death sentence in China an act of diplomatic retribution?

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

A Chinese court has sentenced Canadian Robert Schellenberg to death for drug smuggling. His retrial was announced a few weeks ago, amid growing tensions between Canada and China. The CBC's Asia correspondent Sasa Petricic explains how this death sentence is being seen as retribution for the arrest of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three views on Maxime Bernier

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Maxime Bernier says the People's Party of Canada will be on the ballot across the country in the upcoming federal election. But for a lot of people, the new fiscally-conservative libertarian party is still a big mystery. To find out more, we went to one of his political rallies and spoke to three Canadians who showed up to hear the former cabinet minister speak.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid desperation, Canada targets Venezuelan 'dictatorship'

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

As Venezuela struggles with food shortages and hyperinflation, journalists Adrienne Arsenault and Evan Dyer describe the conditions on the ground and how Canada is responding. Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland has condemned the country's government, saying it is "fully entrenched as a dictatorship."

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe's lessons for Trump's border wall

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

As the debate rages in the U.S. over funding for Donald Trump's proposed wall on the country's southern border, we ask CBC correspondent Nahlah Ayed just how effective Europe's barriers have been in stopping the flow of migrants. Ayed has travelled across Europe to investigate the recent proliferation of border walls as part of her reporting on the migration crisis.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How benzos and Xanax culture propel the opioid crisis

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Why have benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax been involved in a large number of Canadian opioid overdose deaths? Zachary Siegel, a journalist and fellow at Northeastern University, breaks down benzos, why they're having a moment in the rap world and what role the drug plays in the overall overdose crisis.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China's plans to dominate space

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"By 2045, China wants to become the strongest space power and space technology-based power in the world," says Namrata Goswami, an expert on China's space program. One step towards that goal is the launch of a research mission to the far side of the moon, where right now a Chinese rover is at work exploring. It was a complicated technological feat, and Goswami says it's just the beginning of the country's plans.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber and the perils of the gig economy

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"The fact that these three judges really got this power imbalance between workers and this huge behemoth multi-national corporation...was just really breath-taking." Labour law professor and gig economy expert Veena Dubal talks about the significance of the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to let a proposed class action lawsuit against Uber proceed, and how it fits into a larger picture of gig economy workers around the world trying to get recognized as employees.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jagmeet Singh is fighting for his political life

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"This is his biggest political test to date. It will decide the fate of Jagmeet Singh." With a federal election looming, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is under intense pressure to win a seat in the House of Commons in the upcoming Burnaby South byelection. Today on Front Burner, CBC National News reporter Hannah Thibedeau breaks down how things are looking for Singh and explains what's at stake for the future of the entire New Democratic Party.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the US Government is Still Shut Down

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The United States government is entering the thirteenth day of a government shutdown that some predict will last for weeks. So how does this end? CBC correspondent Paul Hunter warns we are in uncharted territory. "There's no path out, and that's the problem right now."

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you trust your home smart speaker?

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

"I have a love-hate relationship with it." CBC senior technology reporter, Matthew Braga, explains how smart speakers work, why companies like Google and Amazon want you to have one in your home, and what privacy issues you should consider before setting up a Google Home or an Amazon Echo on your kitchen counter.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Canada's place in a chaotic world?

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"The power that we have comes from influence, it comes from trying to convince countries to do things," says co-host of The National, Rosemary Barton. She joins Jayme to reexamine a series of events that challenged Canada's position in 2018 - from the chaos of the Trump presidency, to the diplomatic rift with China caused by Canada's arrest of Huawei's chief operating officer.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year in opinion

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"We must engage with people who don't agree with us," says Simi Sara host of The Simi Sara Show. She joins Buzzfeed's Elamin Abdelmahmoud and The Globe's Adrian Lee for a chat about the stories that generated the most discussion and opinion in 2018.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Fortnite blew up in 2018

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"What Fortnite has done is break all the rules around what makes a successful video game," says Tom Power, host of CBC Radio's q. Fortnite has over 200 million registered users, and is reported to have brought in two billion dollars in profits for Epic Games this year. Since its launch in 2017, it's also become a pop culture phenomenon. So how did a free-to-play game become such a cultural and economic powerhouse? Tom Power helps us understand the game, and even teaches host Jayme Poisson how to play.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The terrible, no good year for Quebec sovereignty

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"For 40 years, sovereignty has been in elections by default because either the party in power or the party in opposition was a sovereigntist party ? that is no longer the case," says long-time Quebec journalist Martin Patriquin. While the question of sovereignty remains front of mind for many Quebecers, this year it wasn't an issue in a Quebec election for the first time in decades. Today on Front Burner, Patriquin sheds light on why the province's separatist movement is struggling, but why it will endure.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asylum in Canada explained

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"Canada doesn't have a refugee crisis. Canada has a crisis of will in terms of what we want to do," says refugee and immigration lawyer Zool Suleman about the influx of people crossing the American border to seek asylum in Canada. The country's budget watchdog has now confirmed the federal cost of asylum seekers making irregular crossings and warned of a growing refugee claimant case backlog. But what does that really mean? Today on Front Burner, we shed light on a confusing system and an issue that's often clouded by rhetoric.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B.C. alleged terrorism case called a 'travesty of justice'

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"From the justice system's point of view, you also have these bigger questions about how to conduct terrorism investigations, and investigations into these elaborate societal issues where we have fears about the crimes that people might commit." Today on Front Burner, senior reporter for CBC Vancouver, Jason Proctor, explains why a B.C. couple accused of planning a bomb plot had their convictions stayed due to entrapment and abuse of process by the RCMP.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How and why the "yellow vest" protests spread

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Economist correspondent Sophie Pedder says the 'yellow vest' protests in Canadian cities are different in some ways from the movement that inspired them in Paris.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does $1.6B in federal cash mean for the oil and gas sector?

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"People are frustrated and they're upset and frankly, they're scared," says CBC business correspondent Peter Armstrong about workers in the oil and gas industry following months of record-low oil prices. On Tuesday the Canadian government announced a $1.6 billion support package for the struggling energy sector. Today on Front Burner, Armstrong explains what's at stake for Canada's oil patch and breaks down how far the funds will really go.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who decides if you're dead?

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"In the vast majority of circumstances, families and care providers in the intensive care unit are on the same page," says Dr. Brian Goldman on Taquisha McKitty's case. The 27-year old woman has been declared brain dead by five doctors, but is breathing with the assistance of a ventilator at the request of her family. Their fight to keep her alive is now before the Ontario Court of Appeal. Dr. Goldman, emergency physician and host of CBC Radio's White Coat Black Art, explains how the case sheds light on the complications of defining death.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Doug Ford's friend become Ontario's top cop?

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

CBC Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley says there's been pushback against the recent appointment of Ron Taverner, a friend of Ontario premier Doug Ford, to take over the provincial police force. Many worry Taverner's appointment could hurt the OPP's independence from political influence.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Thunder Bay police fail Indigenous people

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"When the agency that's supposed to protect you is also an agency that you fear, there is really little place for you to find shelter," says Jorge Barrera, a reporter with CBC's Indigenous Unit, in relation to a disturbing new report about the Thunder Bay Police Service. Ontario's police watchdog Gerry McNeilly says "systemic racism" exists at an institutional level inside the police force. And the consequences of this racism are so severe that he's recommending nine cases involving the deaths of Indigenous people be re-opened and re-investigated. Today on Front Burner, we look at how Thunder Bay Police failed Indigenous people.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will controversial "Border Security" show get a government reboot?

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

CBC reporter Catharine Tunney says the reality TV show starring Canada's Border Services Agency was controversial. The show included footage of drug busts and interviews at ports of entry. It was not renewed after three seasons, but could come back.Correction: No additional lights were used during airport scenes of Border Security and the program aired for three seasons, not four and the name of the program in the introduction was corrected. This episode has been changed to reflect that.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Huawei arrest is playing out in China

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"The tone here is that this is an an innocent woman. So why would you treat her like a criminal? And the idea is, if you have handcuffed someone you have presumed their guilt," says Nathan VanderKlippe, the Globe and Mail's Asia correspondent. Tensions between Canada and China are high after the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou and the subsequent detention of former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig. Today on Front Burner, Nathan explains China's side of the diplomatic dispute and breaks down how this story is playing out in Beijing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Race, policing and a 'disturbing' pattern

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"If a few white people were being killed at the rate that we are being killed...we wouldn't be having this conversation today," says Desmond Cole, in response to an Ontario Human Rights commission report on policing and race in Toronto. The report's findings include that a black person in Toronto is nearly 20 times more likely than a white person to be shot and killed by police. Cole is a writer and activist who focuses on race and policing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking the pulse of weed legalization

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"This really is the beginning of a cultural shift," says Solomon Israel, cannabis reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. Nearly two months into cannabis legalization he breaks down the complaints - from low quality to short supplies - and the positives - including the benefits that legal weed provides for medical research.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spying, industrial espionage and the arrest of Huawei's CFO

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"It's incredibly hard to overstate the significance of this arrest." CBC's economics reporter Peter Armstrong breaks down why Canada's arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou for extradition to the U.S. is such a big deal.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was banning 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' the right call?

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"In the context of this song it seems weird to not engage a little bit with the words and the lyrics," says writer Stacy Lee Kong after broadcasters, including the CBC, pull the song 'Baby It's Cold Outside'. The song is being criticized for what some believe to be problematic lyrics, in the wake of the #MeToo movement. But is taking the holiday tune off the radio the right call? Alan Cross, a longtime music journalist also joins the discussion.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stopping the flow of Chinese fentanyl into Canada

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

"If we were doing something killing thousands of Chinese, we would hear from them loud and clear," says former Canadian ambassador to China, David Mulroney. He argues that Canada needs to pressure China to do more to stop the flow of fentanyl, and questions why PM Justin Trudeau didn't apply more diplomatic pressure at the G20 this week.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political cost of carbon taxes

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

As COP24 tries to set rules for how the world deals with environmental issues, we look at why the Canadian government has chosen carbon pricing as a key tool in addressing climate change. CBC reporter Nahlah Ayed gives us an overview of what's happening at COP24, and energy economist and Simon Fraser University professor Mark Jaccard explains why carbon pricing is a costly political move.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After millions in gambling debts, questions remain for MP

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT

On Nov. 22, Raj Grewal said he would resign from his seat as the Liberal MP for Brampton East for 'personal and medical reasons'. Since then, new information has come to light...including a gambling problem, and a RCMP investigation into Grewal's finances. On Friday, Raj Grewal posted a video that addressed many of these allegations, and how he may not be resigning after all. Toronto Star parliamentary reporter Alex Ballingall explains what we actually know about the case.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we break up Facebook?

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

This week, lawmakers all over the world sat down to grill Facebook about privacy and fake news. Canada's reps were especially harsh on the tech giant and one MP posed a tough question: Is Facebook just way too big? Breaking up a major American company isn't common. But in the past - banks, telecom companies, and even an oil giant were broken up by the U.S. government. Could that happen with tech giants today? Tim Wu, professor at Columbia Law School and author of The Curse of Bigness, breaks it down.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After seven months trapped inside an airport, a refugee calls Canada home

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Hassan Al Kontar is now safe in Canada. But for seven long months, the Syrian refugee was stuck inside the transit area of Kuala Lumpur Airport, terrified of being deported back to Syria. Today, Hassan shares how he survived being stranded, the psychological toll of two months in detention in Malaysia, and how a group of Canadians changed this life by raising money to bring him to Whistler, B.C., as a privately-sponsored refugee.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Canada ready for Russian election meddling?

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

There's a lot of evidence to suggest that social media accounts tied to the Kremlin tried to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election, the Brexit vote, the last French election, and several elections across Europe. Turns out, they've been active in Canada too. Journalist Justin Ling tells us how Russian accounts have tried to spread misinformation and propaganda here, and how the Canadian government is responding, with the election one year away.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GM Oshawa closure casts new light on bailout

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

On Monday, General Motors announced it is pulling out of Oshawa, Ontario, where it employs more than 2,500 people. This comes years after a major Canadian bailout pulled GM back from the brink. The National's Jonathon Gatehouse breaks down corporate bailouts the Canadian auto sector has received and explains how that fits into Canada's broader relationship with buoying big business.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will it take to build Trans Mountain? What will it take to stop it?

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Reconsideration hearings for the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline continue this week in B.C. This is the same pipeline that the federal government bought for $4.5-billion, only to have a Federal Court of Appeal delay construction because the review didn't consider oil tanker traffic, or consult enough with Indigenous groups. UBC professor Kathryn Harrison lays out what it might take to get the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion through, and what it could take to stop it.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Canada act after Jamal Khashoggi's murder?

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

As the political fallout of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's brutal murder becomes clearer, we look into Canada's response to Saudi Arabia with help from Canadian Press reporter Andy Blatchford.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explaining Drake and Pusha T's beef

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, rapper Pusha T had a concert in Toronto interrupted by a brawl in the audience. Fans threw beer at him and tried to jump on stage. And now, a man is in life-threatening condition after being stabbed. Pusha T and Canadian rapper Drake have been in a public feud since last spring, and Pusha has accused Drake of paying members of the rowdy audience. Author and Drake biographer Dalton Higgins on how this beef developed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Did Canadian Diplomats Get 'Phantom Concussions' in Cuba?

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Nausea, debilitating headaches, loss of balance. Those are just a few of the symptoms that a group of Canadian and American diplomats became ill with last year in Cuba, even though none of them were physically hurt. Now, Canadian diplomats afflicted by the "Havana Syndrome" are calling on the federal government to get to the bottom of the mystery. Globe and Mail columnist Doug Saunders explains.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viola Desmond's unfinished work

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

The $10 Canadian bill honouring civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond goes into circulation this week. The bill is being celebrated by many across the country. But for some, including El Jones, this is also an opportunity to reflect on the racism that remains today in Viola Desmond's home province of Nova Scotia. El Jones is an advocate for black communities in Nova Scotia, and Halifax's former poet-laureate.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McGill 'hazing' survivor reflects on St. Michael's sexual assault allegations

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Police are investigating alleged assaults and sexual assaults at St. Michael's College School, including one reportedly involving members of the football team holding down another student and sexually assaulting him with a broom handle. D'Arcy McKeown was the victim of a similar 'hazing' incident at McGill University. He speaks out about his experience.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit is a mess

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Theresa May's Brexit plan is one step closer to reality. But members of the British Prime Minister's party are resigning and she could be removed from power. CBC London correspondent Nahlah Ayed explains how we got here and what it means for the future of the United Kingdom and the EU.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the hunt for alleged Mexican drug lord El Chapo

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

U.S. prosecutors say Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is a brutal cartel kingpin that ran the largest drug trafficking organization in the world. As his criminal trial begins in Brooklyn, former DEA agent Andrew Hogan explains how El Chapo managed to evade the law for so many years.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the NHL concussion settlement change anything?

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

In 2013 a group of hockey players launched a lawsuit against the NHL alleging that the league failed to protect players from head injuries or warn them of the risk of playing. A tentative settlement between the NHL and more than 300 players has now been reached. Will this make players safer? And will it help the future of the league? TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead explains.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stan Lee's legacy is as complicated as the Marvel Universe

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

The day after Stan Lee's death, we look at the comic book legend's impact on popular culture. And New York Magazine and Vulture staff writer Abraham Riesman explains why Stan Lee's legacy is just a complicated as the superhero stories he helped create.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google, Alphabet and the fight over a controversial 'smart city' in Toronto

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

CBC technology reporter Matthew Braga explains Sidewalk Toronto's plan to create a futuristic neighbourhood on waterfront property in downtown Toronto and breaks down why some say the high-tech smart city is the solution to our urban woes... while others are concerned about the intentions of the Google-affiliated company.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridging the climate change divide

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

British author and carbon pricing expert, George Marshall, explains the psychology of climate change communication and describes the work he's done in Canada on this front - to bridge the political divides.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MP Tony Clement's sexting and extortion scandal

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Longtime MP Tony Clement has resigned as justice critic for the official opposition and is leaving the Conservative caucus after admitting that sharing sexually explicit images and video led to an extortion attempt. Power and Politics host Vassy Kapelos delves into how a seasoned politician known for being an early social media adopter ended up at the centre of a sexting scandal.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. midterm election explained

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

CBC Washington correspondent Keith Boag walks us through the United States midterm election results and what they mean.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We were unwanted cargo' How Canada turned away refugees during the Holocaust

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Eva Wiener describes her voyage across the Atlantic and how she feels about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's upcoming apology for Canada having turned her ship back. Also, CBC Ottawa Senior Reporter Catherine Cullen describes the politics of the apology.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vancouver's complicated relationship with Chinese money

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Vancouver bureau chief Natalie Obiko Pearson helps us navigate the city's complicated relationship with Chinese money. That relationship has ties to the city's housing affordability crisis. Tackling affordability is job number one for Kennedy Stewart, who begins his work as Vancouver's mayor today.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travelling with the migrant caravan

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT

A caravan of about 4,000 migrants is heading north through Mexico. Their journey has become heavily politicized. CBC's senior correspondent Susan Ormiston describes what she's seen during her travels with the migrants.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who, in the world, wants to host the Winter Olympics?

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Calgary city council nearly killed a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. If a city wide vote cancels the bid, just two possible locations remain, Italy and Sweden. Those campaigns face opposition as well. Toronto Star sports columnist Bruce Arthur explains why.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a B.C. man's healing journey ended in two murders

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Sebastian Woodroffe's life unraveled after multiple trips to Peru to take the drug ayahuasca. What prompted his killing, and that of a Peruvian shaman? Mark Kelley from CBC's The Fifth Estate went to Peru to investigate.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Alt-right' social network Gab's connection to an anti-Semitic massacre

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Just minutes before one of the deadliest attacks on Jews in America's history, the alleged shooter posted a message to Gab, a social media network known for attracting white nationalists and the alt-right. So, what is Gab, and where does it fit in the big picture of online hate? Slate's tech reporter April Glaser explains.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Canada helped save the White Helmets

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

After a harrowing escape, more than a hundred Syrian war zone first responders and their families are being resettled in Canada, as refugees.Hear the CBC's Murray Brewster describe their journey and why they could still be in danger.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Carbon tax or shell game?

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

How exactly does Canada's new carbon tax work? CBC Parliamentary reporter J.P. Tasker breaks it down.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Coming October 29, Front Burner is a daily news podcast from CBC that explores the big stories of the day with curiosity and an open mind. Hosted by award-winning investigative journalist Jayme Poisson who takes you deep into the narratives shaping Canada and the world.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.