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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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00:27:13

What kind of damage is artificial intelligence doing...

The Big Story ·

2025/08/18

Data centres are being used to power tech companies all around the world.In the U-S alone, there are more than 5-thousand facilities.And the facilities use up valuable resources, which could leave some communities without things like water – according to a new report.Host Kris McCusker speaks to Miguel Yanez-Barnuevo and Dan Bressette with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute about the second of 3 reports, which take a deep dive into the environmental impacts of technology and things like

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00:21:19

Weekend listen: Are Canadian farmers going to be okay...

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2025/08/17

Being a farmer in Canada isn't easy at the best of times, and there's a new big challenge ahead.This week, China announced a hefty tariff on our canola products, which happens to be this country's largest agricultural export.Billions of dollars are at stake - so how damaging could this be?Host of In This Economy?! Mike Eppel speaks with Mike von Massow, a professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well

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00:26:31

What’s at stake as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska?

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2025/08/15

The West has long sought to make Vladimir Putin a pariah over the bloodshed in Ukraine.But the Russian leader will break out of international isolation and step foot on U.S. soil, welcomed by an American president eager to fulfill his promise of stopping the war.European leaders who held a virtual conference with Donald Trump earlier this week, say he agreed ceding land can only be negotiated by Kyiv.But behind closed doors, without the war-torn country represented in the room, anything can

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00:27:05

How will the Aeroplan overhaul impact your travel?

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2025/08/14

Air Canada is overhauling how travelers earn points and qualify for frequent flyer status in its Aeroplan loyalty program.The changes? Points will be based on dollars spent rather than distance flown. Spoiler alert? Jetsetters aren't too thrilled about what that means for the programs perks. Host Richard Southern speaks with travel, point, and personal finance expert Barry Choi about what the changes mean for your Aeroplan points, & why some Air Canada aficionados are hopping mad about the

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00:19:38

Home office vs head office: why Canadians aren’t so...

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2025/08/13

The numbers say it all — Canadians want flexibility when it comes to where they do their jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic opened the door to new possibilities and offered a different approach to work life balance.Fresh data from the Angus Reid Institute shows three in five Canadians would prefer to spend the majority of their time working from home, while 79 per cent say they want a schedule that allows for some remote work.However, many Fortune 100 companies are now mandating a return to the office for

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00:17:42

Is the outrage justified over Nova Scotia's so-called...

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2025/08/12

https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/05/stay-out-of-the-woods-n-s-bans-activities-in-woods-amid-dry-spell/ We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:26:54

Are the Epstein files MAGA's breaking point?

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2025/08/11

Despite a long list of critical policy issues facing Washington today, the Jeffrey Epstein saga has dominated the national conversation for weeks, grinding the legislative business of Congress to a halt.Since Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in jail in 2019, unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about his death and who was connected to him have swirled around right-wing media circles, fanned by Donald Trump himself.But obsession with the case has evolved beyond conspiracy and now consumes

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00:29:59

Weekend listen: Rating the overall health of the...

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2025/08/10

As we approach the end of the summer, how is the economy actually doing and what can we expect for the rest of 2025? What does the data tell us about the impact of tariffs and what's really going on for Canadian businesses and households? Host Mike Eppel speaks to Don Drummond, economist and Staufford-Dunning Fellow at Queen's University and fellow in residence at the C.D. Howe Institute. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at

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00:20:15

Keep calm and swim on: how a Canadian man conquered...

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2025/08/08

It started as an activity to release frustrations in the wake of the pandemic, and ended with an accomplishment that only three dozen Canadians can lay claim to.On July 26th and 27th, Toronto high school teacher Sam Garrison defeated the odds and made a solo swim across the English Channel.It was no easy task, as Sam faced hurdles that included jellyfish and oil tankers as he made the 58km swim.But messages from friends and family served as inspiration, as well as his goal to raise money for the

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00:27:20

What's a digital nomad and are you cut out to be one?

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2025/08/07

If you've ever wondered what it's like to make money while travelling the world, you're not the only one. Digital nomadism is the kind of lifestyle that many dream of, and now more than ever, actually live, and that's thanks to the rise in remote work opportunities. You take your laptop with you from airport to train station to uber to bus, and you decide where and how you work, for whom and sometimes, at what rate. But the unlimited beach-front resorts or vast cafe options don't necessarily fill

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00:17:30

A look back at Mark Carney's first 100 day as Prime...

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2025/08/06

Today marks 100 days since Mark Carney was voted in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. It was an election that marked a turning point for a handful of the federal political parties, but especially so for the Liberals. A party once well behind in support against the Conservatives, gained new momentum with a new yet familiar face. But Prime Minister Carney knew exactly what kind of role he was stepping into, centering his campaign around a looming trade war with the U.S., and promising Canadians

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00:19:02

Are Poilievre's democratic concerns of the long...

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2025/08/05

In less than 2 weeks, it's do or die for Pierre Poilievre.Not only is he in for a political battle to get into the House of Commons, he's got other forces working against him, including another lengthy ballot.Most of the candidates are associated with the Longest Ballot Committee, a grassroots electoral reform group seeking to draw attention to itself by flooding ballots with as many names as possible in several recent elections and byelections. But their tactics have raised questions about the

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00:17:51

Weekend listen: Gentle parenting - is it too rough...

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2025/08/04

It's the latest among the vast plethora of parenting styles: gentle parenting...but just how gentle is it?And for whom?The U.S. General Surgeon has issued public health advisory on the impact of modern stresses on parents' mental health, listing six factors it says contributes to parent/caregiver burnout. They include financial strain, time demands, children’s health & safety, loneliness & isolation, technology & social media, and cultural pressures.Host Pooja Handa speaks to Dr. Shimi Kang,

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00:31:45

A look at the Nicole Morin case, 40 years after the...

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2025/08/03

It's been 40 years since Nicole Morin disappeared. The little girl was 8 at the time when she went down to her apartment building's lobby to meet a friend for a swim. She hasn't been seen since. This week, Toronto Police offered up a $50,000 reward for any new information about Nicole's disappearance. On today's Big Story, you'll hear Fil Martino and Madison Fitzpatrick explain the case on their podcast, "Tracking a Killer". Anyone with information about Nicole Morin’s disappearance is asked to

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00:23:53

Trump slaps Canada with more tariffs. Now what?

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2025/08/02

To retaliate or not to retaliate? That's the question after President Donald Trump's trade deadline hit, and he once again slapped tariffs on Canada. Without an agreement between our countries, Trump followed through on his threat to increase his tariff on non-CUSMA goods from 25 to 35%. This is on top of tariffs on autos, steel, aluminum and copper.Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Maaw Law trade lawyer Mark Warner about how we ended up here, why Mexico got an extension and we didn't, and whether

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00:26:08

Are we getting closer to the truth about UFOs?

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2025/08/01

The truth is out there...but are we any closer to knowing what it is? On the heels of World UFO Day, on today's show, we talk to journalist Daniel Otis about a new federal government report that's calling for the creation of a new Canadian federal agency to manage UFO reports.You'll also hear about his reporting on Canadian pilots who have encountered strange objects in the sky, and his battle with Canadian nuclear plant operators to get records they may have on the phenomenon. We love feedback at

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00:21:15

How is climate change exacerbating skin diseases?

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2025/07/31

In a time where a multi-step skin care routine seems to be the epitome of self care and wellness, where does it stand in the fight against climate change's effects on our skin barrier? The rise in pollution, pollens and heat can exacerbate inflammatory responses from our bodies, making us vulnerable to even hereditary diseases such as eczema or psoriasis, and not to mention the harmful effects of UV in relation to the rise in skin cancer.How much sunscreen is needed to protect us? Should we stop

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00:30:11

What is watermarking and why is it falling short of...

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2025/07/30

Sometimes it's easy to tell whether a video is fake, other times, it's not. Watermarking is used to digitally stamp fake videos, whether that stamp is visible to the human eye or is embedded in the video's data. But with new technology that allows for the stamp to be removed without anyone noticing, how is regulation enforced? Host Mike Eppel speaks to Andre Kassis, University of Waterloo PhD candidate in computer science, and Angus Lockhart, senior policy analyst at 'The Dais' with Toronto

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00:32:18

Legacy media under pressure: a conversation with...

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2025/07/29

Legacy media is under pressure. Whether it's the constant cries of "fake news" to huge lawsuits filed, trust remains a huge issue. The audience is splintered and traditional advertising revenue is migrating to digital. Then there's the huge issue of A.I. How are newsrooms using it and how does that impact trust? Online news sources are drawing away traditional audiences including on Instagram and TikTok. How do legacy news agencies compete?How can you tell difference between a journalist and a

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00:21:18

The aftermath of the Hockey Canada verdict

The Big Story ·

2025/07/28

A warning to our listeners: this episode includes description and discussion of sexual assault. Please take care.It is a trial that has gripped the nation - and a verdict that has sparked even more conversation. Five former members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team have been acquitted of sexual assault charges centred around a night in 2018 and a woman identified as “E.M.” The tumultuous eight week trial saw twists and turns, graphic details and ultimately a challenge around the definition of

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