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Will Israeli voters turf Netanyahu?
October 26, 2026 · 35 minIsraelis will elect a new prime minister on Tuesday for the first time since October 7th. Polls suggest that many voters are ready to turf Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing criticism at home for corruption scandals and his handling of…
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Weekend Listen: Was this referendum worth it? We ask Danielle Smith
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Elon, Starlink and the betrayal of Ukraine
October 23, 2026 · 29 minTwo weeks ago, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he’d struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply the world with millions of tonnes of Russian diesel. It stunned Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said…
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What's behind the youth protests in France?
October 22, 2026 · 30 minFrance is in the midst of a weeks-long, nationwide protest that began with high school students lamenting the conditions of their public schools and issues like overcrowding, teacher shortages, and deteriorating facilities. But these…
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Inside Biden's Gaza policy
October 21, 2026 · 34 minFor more than a year, the Biden administration said it wanted to limit the destruction in Gaza, increase humanitarian aid and bring the war to an end. But as the humanitarian crisis accelerated, the U.S. continued to supply Israel with…
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Alberta decides to stay in Canada
October 20, 2026 · 21 minAfter a historic referendum, Albertans have voted to remain in Canada. When we recorded this episode, just over a third of the votes had been counted, and 76 per cent of them were in favour of staying. CBC Alberta reporter Jason Markusoff…
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CFB Wainwright tragedy + the final Alberta referendum push
October 19, 2026 · 54 minJayme Poisson travels to Edmonton to take you inside two rallies where campaigners for a united Canada – and campaigners for Alberta independence – make their last pitch to voters before Monday's referendum. Plus, what we know about the…
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Politics! Carney in Alberta, Stelco showdown
October 16, 2026 · 29 minPrime Minister Mark Carney is in Alberta this week, making a final pitch for unity in the lead-up to the province's referendum on potential separation. Meanwhile, the government is threatening legal action against steel company Stelco over…
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Is the world locked in an energy war?
October 15, 2026 · 29 minToday we are going to spend some time trying to understand the expanding front lines of two ongoing wars, where the battlefield isn't just marked by trenches, snipers and fortifications, but also by energy infrastructure, supplies and…
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The other nine referendum questions in Alberta
October 14, 2026 · 27 minAlberta's referendum is next week and advance voting is already underway. Much of the attention has centred around the separation question. But there are actually ten questions being put to a vote next week. Today on Front Burner, Jayme…
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Is AI inevitable? Jill Lepore says no
October 13, 2026 · 35 minIn late September, amid mounting warnings about the risks of AI, the CEOs of six of the world’s most powerful technology companies signed an agreement on artificial intelligence. U.S. President Donald Trump called the accord “morally…
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How gambling became the game
October 12, 2026 · 39 minHow did sports betting go from being illegal to being EVERYWHERE? The answer lies in the convergence of daily fantasy sports apps, a bombshell New York Times op-ed, and the potential of a multi-billion dollar payout. This episode of…

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