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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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00:08:17

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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00:23:53

The transformative power of cheese and mongering

The Current ·

2025/10/24

Long-time CBC Radio host Michael Finnerty shares how training as an apprentice cheesemonger in London's Borough Market nourished his soul, gave him a sense of purpose and helped him rediscover the power of community. He talks about his new book "The Cheese Cure" while taking Matt Galloway on a tasting journey through the sampling of four Canadian cheeses.

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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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00:19:33

Why are Canadian kids falling behind in math?

The Current ·

2025/10/23

With Canada's tech sector growing, employers are looking for recent grads ready to pursue careers in STEM. But when it comes to getting those math and science courses completed, many students aren't making the grade. We hear from teachers about where we're going wrong, and what needs to change to keep kids excited about STEM.

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00:13:13

Can Mark Carney sell his budget?

The Current ·

2025/10/23

The Prime Minister is telling Canadians his upcoming budget will be both affordable and ambitious. But are they — and the opposition parties whose support he needs — convinced?

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00:11:23

One step closer: The mission getting us back to the moon

The Current ·

2025/10/23

The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, on a 10-day trip around the moon and back. It’s the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, testing what it really takes for humans and their spacecraft to survive deep space, and setting the stage for the next big leap.

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00:12:55

A new, and award-winning, Chapman flavour: Sweetgrass

The Current ·

2025/10/23

Chapman's ice cream tied for first place for most innovative at the International Ice Cream Consortium with a new, unique flavour: Sweetgrass. Developed with the help of Chef Zach Keeshig, his Indigenous roots created the vanilla, almond, cinnamon-y taste of the Canadian ice cream. But during this time, Canada's economy faces a wave of uncertainty with on-going trade talks with the US. Despite that, Chapman has announced a 200 million dollar expansion. The Canadian born and loved ice cream brand has

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00:15:03

Paul Salopek: Around the world on foot

The Current ·

2025/10/23

For 12 years, Paul Salopek has been tracing the paths of human migration, by foot.His 38,000 km walk has taken the American journalist across parts of Africa, Europe and Asia.Now he's about to begin the final leg of his journey, from Alaska to the southern tip of Chile

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00:12:38

These penpals met after 43 years and they can't stop...

The Current ·

2025/10/22

Michelle Anne Ng travelled from her home in Singapore to Newfoundland to finally meet (and hug) Sonya Clarke Casey. The pair have been exchanging letters since 1982 when they were both in elementary school.

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00:19:15

The view from the Sault on steel and tariffs

The Current ·

2025/10/22

Last month, the federal government loaned Algoma Steel $400 million, and Ontario kicked in $100 million -- to help the company weather the tariff storm.Still, a news release from the company earlier this month predicted big losses and signaled possible layoffs. For a city intertwined with Algoma, buffeted by a trade war, and reimagining its relationship with its close neighbour, it's a nervous time.

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00:24:10

Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson believes America...

The Current ·

2025/10/22

As the Trump administration clamps down on exhibits focused on race and slavery, Bryan Stevenson's Equal Justice Initiative is expanding its monuments in Alabama. The civil rights lawyer telling the truth about America's past is key to ensuring its democratic future.

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00:12:23

Why is Venezuela in Trump's crosshairs?

The Current ·

2025/10/22

Donald Trump is using the American military and the CIA to blow up small boats off the coast of Venezuela suspected of carrying drugs. But what's motivating this renewed interest in Central America; drugs, crime, immigration? Or is this about political ideology? Journalist Jon Lee Anderson breaks down what he calls "old-fashioned gunboat diplomacy" and why Trump is set on ousting Venezuela's president.

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00:19:42

Toronto Blue Jays head to the World Series

The Current ·

2025/10/21

Buck Martinez, longtime Blue Jays broadcaster, Pat Borders,1992 World Series MVP for the Jays and superfan Debbie Rafuse join Matt Galloway to discuss last night’s epic win over the Seattle Mariners.

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00:19:15

UNICEF's James Elder on the children of Gaza

The Current ·

2025/10/21

James Elder has been inside Gaza five times since October 7th. Now with a shaky ceasefire in place he discusses the costs of war and what needs to happen now to help those affected, especially children.

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00:23:56

Canada's food scene a story of immigration and community

The Current ·

2025/10/21

CBC host of Locals Welcome Suresh Doss talks about the new show -- and why visiting diaspora establishment restaurants paint a vibrant picture of families' journeys to make Canada their home.

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00:19:35

‘No Kings’ protests: What makes an impactful protest?

The Current ·

2025/10/20

Millions of people took to the streets in America for the No Kings protests on Saturday. It’s said to be the largest peacetime demonstration in US history. People are protesting against President Donald Trump’s policies, and say events like these help mobilize the opposition against his administration. So, the protests were huge but did they have what it takes to affect change? Lisa Mueller, the author of The New Science of Social Change: A Modern Handbook for Activists, talks about what makes the

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00:11:36

Meet the 58-year-old who made his college football team

The Current ·

2025/10/20

Tom Cillo had never played football before this fall. But the retiree pushed himself to the limit to make the Lycoming College team. Oh, and he's also back to school for the first time in four decades.

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00:12:24

Move over pickleball: have you tried walking soccer?

The Current ·

2025/10/20

A different kind of soccer is here — a one, where running is not allowed. It's called Walking Soccer, and it's a relatively new sport on the block, designed to be played without all the impact on your body. It first came to Canada about a decade ago, and has taken off. This week four Canadian teams are in Spain for an international competition; the World Nations Cup. We talk to Kerrin Hands, a player and the coach of the Men's over 50 team, and his teammate Faisal Ahmed about what this team means to

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00:24:12

Parents are saying 'no' to smartphones for kids,...

The Current ·

2025/10/20

Bringing back a landline, buying a flip phone, setting strict screen time limits. With growing research showing the harm associated with smartphone and social media use, parents are rethinking how they let their kids use devices. But is an all or nothing approach the answer?

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00:19:29

Will tougher laws make Canadians feel safer?

The Current ·

2025/10/17

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is rolling out sweeping new crime measures — tougher bail laws, longer sentences, and 1,000 new RCMP officers. British Columbia’s Attorney General Niki Sharma reacts to what she calls a long-awaited step toward safer streets. While Kent Roach, professor of law at The University of Toronto questions whether the forthcoming legislation will actually improve public safety.

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