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The Current

Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.The Current is produced in Toronto,

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00:09:02

Do newborn babies prefer morality or immorality?

The Current ·

2025/07/25

Do you think a baby can tell good and bad behaviours apart? And if they can, do you think they would have a preference between moral and immoral beaviours? We have some insight. A new study from a Sicilian hospital looked into exactly that, and one of the leads on the study is UBC professor Kiley Hamlin. She joins us to give us a peek into a newborn's mind.

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00:16:02

Mini “World Cup” a soccer lifeline for refugees

The Current ·

2025/07/25

For some, soccer is just a sport, but for these refugees and asylum seekers it is much more than that. The Refugee Soccer Cup is an initiative that started five years ago, and its goal is to help newcomers to Canada find a way to connect. The Current's producer Niza Nondo takes us to the field to hear their stories from this year's Refugee Soccer Cup.

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00:19:49

Premiers meet with the PM to discuss Trump’s tariffs

The Current ·

2025/07/24

Canada’s 13 Premiers, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, met in Ontario’s cottage country this week. Not to have a relaxing summer break, but to discuss big issues that face this country. The most pressing one; the looming deadline for a new trade agreement with the United States. Susan Holt is the Premier of New Brunswick, she tells us what was accomplished in that room, and how a deal can be reached with the U.S. President Donald Trump.

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00:22:12

Her dad’s 10 000 record collection helped her grieve...

The Current ·

2025/07/24

Jula inherited 10,000 vinyl records from her dad when he died. Now, she’s listening through them to make sense of her grief — and sharing that connection to her father with millions of people on her social media account @soundwavesoffwax.

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00:23:42

Why the Scopes ‘Monkey Trial still matters 100 years on

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2025/07/23

Everyone knows about the O.J. Simpson Trial, but do you know about the Scopes Monkey Trial?’ It was a case about evolution, education, religion, and law that happened 100 years ago, and resonates in today’s America. We discuss how the issues of a 1925 trial are once again at the forefront of American education, and why the lessons from that trial are worth revisiting.

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00:20:17

Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

The Current ·

2025/07/23

If you’re 16, that means you’re old enough to drive a car and get a job — but should you also be able to cast a vote? The U.K. says yes. The country is lowering the voting age to 16, and advocates in Canada say we should do the same. Our guests make the case and explain how a decision like this can reshape our democracy.

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00:21:39

How Jaws ruined the reputation of sharks

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2025/07/22

When Jaws came out 50 years ago, the movie instilled an epic fear of sharks to a whole generation of people, then some more — a fear that still continues to this day. But those who know the animals well say that sharks are not out to get humans. Our experts explain why sharks are misunderstood and why it matters to shift our perspective on these animals.

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00:19:16

Rebuilding Jasper: A year after the devastating...

The Current ·

2025/07/22

A year after the devastating wildfires in Jasper, Alberta, the community is continuing to rebuild and making its way back into town. We speak with a business owner who’s reopening her restaurant — and discuss what the recovery looks like for the residents of Jasper, as well as how the community can thrive again.

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00:19:20

Elbows up, gloves off: Can Canada disentangle from...

The Current ·

2025/07/21

“We’re in a lot of trouble,” says Stephen Marche, the host of the new podcast Gloves Off, and the author of the book The Next Civil War, as Canada puts in the work to separate itself from the U.S. after a decades-long integrated relationship. We discuss the role U.S. President Donald Trump plays in this, and whether Canada has what it takes to go it alone.

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00:24:13

What is AGI, and will it harm humanity?

The Current ·

2025/07/21

Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, refers to computers that possess consciousness, much like humans.Some tech experts argue that this is a massive step beyond A.I., but we’re not that far from achieving it, while others contend that it’s a fictional concept that we’re nowhere near. Guest host Piya Chattopadhyay talks to two experts about what AGI entails, and what risks having computers more intelligent than humans bring.

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00:19:26

Family pleads for missing siblings Lilly and Jack...

The Current ·

2025/07/18

Two young siblings, Lilly and Jack Sullivan, went missing in rural Nova Scotia in May, and the case has shaken the country. Two months later, police are still looking for answers — and the siblings. CBC’s Kayla Hounsell brings us updates from their family members’ retelling of what happened that day, and the police.

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00:24:35

Lost at sea for 52 hours: How seven fishermen survived

The Current ·

2025/07/18

When seven fishermen disappeared off Newfoundland’s coast this summer, everyone feared the worst. But as hours turned into days and hope dwindled, the men were found — alive. The ‘Lucky 7’ share their harrowing brush with death in our documentary Lost at Sea.

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00:12:57

Storied Indigenous hockey coach receives Order of...

The Current ·

2025/07/17

Ted Nolan started his hockey career by servicing his childhood ice rink in Garden River First Nation. Decades later, he’s being honoured by an appointment to the Order of Canada for his time as a hockey player and a coach. He explains how a life devoted to hockey and teaching others has shaped him into the person he is today.

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00:12:25

MAGA implodes over Jeffrey Epstein case

The Current ·

2025/07/17

During his campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump promised supporters he would finally reveal all the information about the life and death of Jeffrey Epstein. The convicted child sex offender and former financier died in jail in 2019. But now that Trump is denying he has any secrets to share, NYT’s writer David French explains why it’s tearing the MAGA movement apart.

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00:19:27

Chief science adviser recommends Canada start...

The Current ·

2025/07/17

Canada’s chief science adviser is recommending that the federal government start tracking information about bizarre sightings in the sky, whether they’re Chinese balloons or even UFOs.Proponents, such as researcher Chris Rutkowski, believe that keeping track will allow us to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the upper atmosphere.

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00:19:23

Canada’s Gaza visa program failing Palestinian-Canadians

The Current ·

2025/07/16

Omar Omar is one of many Gazan Canadians with family in Gaza, and his family is desperately waiting to get out through Canada’s temporary resident visa program. A program many, including the former Immigration Minister Marc Miller, now call a failure. We’ll discuss why only a fraction of the people promised have been able to come to Canada, and what reforms are needed to improve the program.

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00:11:03

Acadian musician gets appointed to the Order of Canada

The Current ·

2025/07/16

Ronald Bourgeois is known for his champion-ing of Acadian culture for the past five decades.Now, the musician and producer is acknowledged for his contributions and has received Canada’s highest honour, being named to the Order of Canada. He tells guest host Megan Williams what this means for him and the Acadian culture.

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00:10:52

Republicans say Canadian wildfire smoke is ruining ...

The Current ·

2025/07/16

As the wildfires burn across Canada and the smoke blurs out skylines, a group of Republican members of Congress is complaining that the suffocating air quality from Canadian wildfires is ruining the summer for Americans. Ed Struzik, author of The Future of Fire, explains what we are getting right and wrong when it comes to managing our forests and whether more could be done to prevent wildfires.

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00:24:49

How does experimental archaeology bring the past alive?

The Current ·

2025/07/15

Have you ever wondered what the food from Ancient Rome might have tasted like, how they created those iconic Roman hairstyles or how you can mummify a person today? These archaeologists have. They’re called experimental archaeologists, and they work to bring the past alive. Sam Kean has written about them in his new book: Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations.

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00:19:38

Is Canada ready for driverless cars?

The Current ·

2025/07/15

A new robot delivery vehicle pilot project in Toronto ignites conversations about driverless cars in Canada and where this country stands in terms of innovation. Our two experts tell guest host Megan Williams what opportunities the autonomous vehicles bring to Canada, and what to look out for.

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