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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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00:15:49

Blue Jays are one win away from the championship title

The Current ·

2025/10/31

One victory away from winning the championship. Buck Martinez, Blue Jays announcer and former Jays catcher talks about Game 6 and what the team needs to do to win the World Series. And how Canadian baseball fans are preparing for the big game, including Karla Courtney — who’s been knitting a Blue Jays post-season sweater, but only on game days.

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00:19:10

Should Canada get cozier with China?

The Current ·

2025/10/31

Trade with the United States can seem dicey these days. Is more trade with China the answer? Or an even bigger risk?

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00:25:47

Why unhealthy eating isn't always a matter of choice

The Current ·

2025/10/31

We all make a lot of assumptions about food, and healthy eating — including the idea that if you just make different choices, you can avoid obesity, or take the weight off. Turns out it's not so simple. We talk to health journalist Julia Belluz, and research scientist Kevin Hall, co-authors of a new book called Food Intelligence, to dig into the science of what we eat, why we eat it, and how changing our food environment may be the key to a healthier future.

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00:08:06

This Haunted Hike is so scary people are peeing their...

The Current ·

2025/10/31

If you love a good scare, perhaps a haunted house is in your Halloween plans — like the ‘Haunted Hike’ in Vegreville, Alberta. It’s a nightmare-fueled experience staged in a building that was originally a creamery. But, this isn't your usual kids haunted house — this one bills itself as Alberta's scariest. So scary that some visitors are peeing their pants! We talk to the owners and creators, Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky about what it takes to create the scariest haunted house of the province.

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00:22:53

What our relationships with our pets reveal about us

The Current ·

2025/10/30

A new podcast, Furball Confidential, dives into one of our most intimate relationships — the ones we have with our pets. Veteran podcaster, Jen Moroz, interviews prominent actors, authors, musicians and influencers about living with their beloved animals, and speaks about what those relationships reveal about them and how they made them better humans.

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00:11:40

Sudan’s civil war escalates into ‘horrendous’ outcomes

The Current ·

2025/10/30

The civil war in Sudan has been raging for more than 2 years now and the violence is only escalating. The paramilitary faction called the Rapid Support Forces pushed out the Sudanese army from most of Darfur, and have been accused of ongoing civilian massacres. It has become so bad, the results can be seen from space. Denise Brown is the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan who explains without intervention, the violence will continue unabated.

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00:20:21

Health Canada approves new Alzheimer’s drug

The Current ·

2025/10/30

Lecanemab is a new drug that’s being made available in Canada to slow the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. We speak to Linda McMaster, who is on the waitlist to receive it. And Drs Sandra Cohen and Samir Sinha about the efficacy, cost and reality of how this new drug fits in with the wider Alzheimer’s care environment in Canada today.

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00:10:04

Is Canada losing the battle against measles?

The Current ·

2025/10/30

Canada has held its measles elimination status since 1998 — but medical experts say that could change in the coming weeks. We speak with Dawn Bowdish, an immunologist, and professor of medicine at McMaster University, about what's driving the spread of measles in Canada, what it means for public health, and why she thinks Canada desperately needs a National Vaccination Registry.

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00:19:35

100 Days until the Winter Olympics

The Current ·

2025/10/29

The 2026 Winter Olympics are around the corner. This time the NHL is back, climate change could make snow scarce, and political spats are bound to make the podium. Hockey Night in Canada host and Olympic broadcaster Ron MacLean and Canada's Chef de Mission, Jennifer Heil talk all things Milano Cortina 2026.

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00:23:55

What's a 'cobot'? Amazon's plan to replace jobs with...

The Current ·

2025/10/29

Internal documents suggest Amazon is planning to replace more than half a million workers with robots — and automate 75% of its operations. We speak to Karen Weise, the technology correspondent for The New York Times. Karen spells out what she learned about Amazon's plan — and how they're talking about selling that plan. Hint: A 'cobot' is a collaborative robot.

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00:18:29

Jamaicans confront the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

The Current ·

2025/10/29

Jamaicans on the island and in diasporas across Canada are taking stock of the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the Caribbean island Tuesday.

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00:19:25

Alberta teachers ordered back to work

The Current ·

2025/10/28

The Alberta government passed a new law forcing striking teachers back to work.It’s been three weeks since the strike began and more than 750-thousand students have been out of class. Danielle Smith has now invoked the notwithstanding clause and teachers are expected back in the classroom this week. We speak with a teacher and a parent about what’s at stake for teachers and students across the province.

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00:23:37

Canadian War Museum’s chief historian Tim Cook dies...

The Current ·

2025/10/28

Tim Cook was the chief historian and researcher at the Canadian War Museum, known for his passion for Canadian military history. He was recognized with many awards, including the Governor General's History Award and the Order of Canada. He died on Sunday at the age of 54. We hear Matt Galloway’s conversation with Tim Cook from 2022 about his book "Life Savers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and The Struggle for Survival in the Great War," where he he explored how Canadian doctors took part in a

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00:13:13

A heart that stopped beating brought back to life

The Current ·

2025/10/28

In a Canadian first, Toronto doctors have carried out a groundbreaking transplant with a heart that previously stopped beating. We talk to Dr. Ali Rabi, a member of the transplant team at Toronto's University Health Network about what was involved — and what this breakthrough means for the people on heart transplant wait lists.

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00:11:31

Jamaicans brace for Hurricane Melissa

The Current ·

2025/10/28

Jamaica is preparing for Hurricane Melissa. The category 5 hurricane is the strongest storm on the planet this year — and it could become the strongest storm ever to hit Jamaica. The country has issued mandatory evacuation orders for people living in coastal areas, but there are concerns that not enough people have left their homes. We speak with two people who are getting ready for when the storm hits — and working on relief efforts for their communities, as officials are warning the storm will

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00:19:45

‘Lazy Girl Jobs:’ Can Gen Z hack work-life balance?

The Current ·

2025/10/27

Gen Z workers are rethinking what success looks like, and they’re doing it through career minimalism. Instead of engaging in the traditional corporate hustle culture or climbing the corporate ladder, many are seeking work boundaries and self fulfillment. Gen Z worker Jane Tsang shares how lazy girl jobs and multiple income streams fit into this approach. And, Glassdoor’s chief economist Daniel Zhao explains what it could mean for the future of work.

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00:19:16

NAP: U.S trade talk, APEC, and the upcoming federal...

The Current ·

2025/10/27

Our national affairs panel weighs in on the biggest political stories of the day. We’re about a week away from getting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s hotly anticipated first federal budget that the Prime Minister says will be all about taking “big bold risks,” while warning that there will be sacrifices ahead for Canadians. Over the weekend, we’ve seen the fallout from the U.S. President Donald Trump calling off trade negotiations over an anti-tariff advert put out by the Ontario government. All this

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00:22:43

Is the diamond industry losing its sparkle?

The Current ·

2025/10/27

We've all heard the saying, diamonds are forever. That’s meant for the natural stone, but turns out lab-grown diamonds are also forever —and that is pushing the industry into a crisis, causing significant price drops in natural diamonds. So, what’s the future of the diamond industry in Canada and beyond — and what this shift to lab-grown diamonds mean for countries like Botswana where the health of the economy is tied to the health of the industry: We talk to Casey Hetman, a geologist, and a

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00:08:17

Blue Jays superfans get ready for Game 1 of the World...

The Current ·

2025/10/24

Will history repeat itself? The Toronto Blue Jays have made it to Game 1 of the World Series. Fans are hopeful as they face one of the best teams in the league: The Los Angeles Dodgers. Superfans Maddie Cholette and Tyler Carpentier share their excitement over Game 1.

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00:18:50

Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her...

The Current ·

2025/10/24

People who read the fiction of Miriam Toews might think they know a fair bit about her life story. She's written about sister relationships, suicide, and her conservative Mennonite upbringing. Now her highly anticipated new memoir does away with the mirror of fiction — shining a light on why she writes, and the power of family.

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