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  • Sovereignty, cost-of-living and trade war shape Quebec election campaign

    October 4, 2026 · 44 min

    Quebecers will choose their next provincial government on Monday. Polls have consistently shown the Parti Québécois leading, with a potential majority government in sight. A victory could bring their separation referendum promise to life…

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    September 30, 2026 · 25 min

    Laugh, cry, and play along as Piya squares off against Alberta country music star Brett Kissel and Redcliff, Alta. listener Gail Thompson in our monthly battle of brain games devised by Edmonton-based puzzle master, Peter Brown.

  • Division, questions and concern line the road to Alberta's referendum

    September 27, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    Piya heads to the prairies in the run-up to October's referendum to hear how neighbors on either side of the separation question are bridging their divide, discover how Banff National Park serves as an example of just how messy a potential…

  • 'Carpe diem': Less seize, more savour (and other phrases you likely get wrong)

    September 23, 2026 · 43 min

    Our understanding of common phrases doesn’t always line up with what they originally meant. Writer and humourist Eli Burnstein helps us discover the true origins behind "carpe diem," "you are what you eat," and "ignorance is bliss"... and…

  • Parliament returns as Canada moves closer to the EU, further from the U.S.

    September 20, 2026 · 53 min

    MPs head back to the House of Commons on Monday, with Canada embroiled in a trade war with the U.S. and a curious bond forming between our country and Europe. The Toronto Star's Tonda MacCharles, Politico's Nick Taylor-Vaisey and…

  • Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor sound alarm over 'end times fascism'

    September 16, 2026 · 47 min

    The 20th century fascism you know is over – and a decidedly modern version is taking its place. So say Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor. The writers and activists discuss how they see today's far right defined by tech billionaires, religious…

  • In the fight for Canadian sovereignty, Bob Rae says don't forget Canadian values

    September 13, 2026 · 46 min

    It's been a big week in the trenches of the Canada-U.S. trade war. And Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations wants us to take a step back to reflect on what Canadians are fighting for. Bob Rae talks about how he thinks our…

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Smart takes. Surprising finds. Piya Chattopadhyay helps you understand the important stories with people who know them best, and goes deep with newsmakers and game changers. On Sundays, you'll get the context and forces behind the headlines. On Wednesdays, you'll learn more about the people shaping our culture, and discover something new. So whether you want to understand the world, or escape it for a while, we've got you covered. Catch live and on-demand broadcasts at https://link.mgln.ai/iUSF6q.