The Current

CBC’s investigative program, the fifth estate--has spent months looking into two Canadian platforms and the role they play in monetizing hate--under the banner of free speech. Rumble and Entropy both promote themselves as cancel-free spaces and have attracted extremist voices--that many say spew harmful content that may lead to real world harm.

From old cellphones and chargers to fridges and washing machines, Canadians are getting rid of more old technology than ever. We speak with two Canadian researchers who study electronic waste to find out how we should be dealing with the rise of e-waste, why it's so hard to make our technology last longer, and the unseen costs, before our favourite devices even make it into our homes.

Father James Martin is known around the world for giving voice to Catholics who are often excluded from their church, including those in the LGBTQ community. In his new book “ Work in Progress ” he writes about how he found faith in the margins and why his most important life lessons came working as a busboy in a busy small town restaurant.

Is British Colombia’s push to recruit American doctors actually easing the strain on the healthcare system, or just offering a short-term fix? We look at what’s driving physicians to move, how the recruitment process really works, and if this approach is addressing the deeper, long-standing issues in Canadian healthcare.

Josh Wardle made puzzling cool with his enormously popular word guessing game Wordle. Now he has a new puzzle called Parseword that aims to make cryptic crosswords more accessible. The common thread in his games from his early days at Reddit until now -- connection.

Scientists say a proposal to launch a million satellites into Earth's orbit is short-sighted, and highlights the need for more regulations as companies look to capitalize on space. We hear from  Aaron Boley, Co-director at the Outer Space Institute and professor at UBC, about how having so many satellites in space can contribute to space junk and impact Earth's atmosphere.

There is a growing cohort of younger Canadians being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Now, the Canadian Cancer Society is calling for the screening age to be lowered from 50 to 45. Dr. Shady Ashamalla is a surgical oncologist at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital, specializing in colorectal cancer and Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia, an epidemiologist at the University of Calgary, on the effects of cancer on...

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran is driving up the price of oil and sending shockwaves around the world -- especially in Asia, which relies heavily on oil from the Middle East. But the ongoing oil crisis is also highlighting our global overdependency on fossil fuels. We speak with a reporter in Bangladesh about the situation in Asia, and Andrew Leach, an energy and environmental economist...

Every few years, something magic happens in baseball: an eccentric mix of top major league stars and amateurs passionately pursuing the sport get the chance to suit up and represent their country on the international stage. Michael Clair, writer for MLB.com, shares some of this year’s most delightful storylines, from the espresso-guzzling Italians to a Canadian team that got farther than ever befo...

Do you speak Irish? Young people are picking up Ireland’s native language, both inside the country and here in Canada. The Current’s Padraig Moran asks some Gaeilgeoirs what they love about Irish, why they want to learn it — and why they say it’s definitely not a dead language.

After decades of mystery, an investigation by Reuters, spanning from Ukraine to New York, may have just revealed the street artist Banksy’s identity. Reporter Blake Morrision, talks about his investigation and if knowing who the artist is changes our relationship with his work.

The Prime Minister was in Norway last weekend, meeting with Nordic leaders to discuss strengthening defense capabilities in the Arctic. It came off the back of Carney announcing a $35 billion plan to boost defense and infrastructure in Canada’s north. Andrea Charron, Director of the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Defense and Security Studies, discusses where this funding is going and why clos...

Dr. Joss Reimer was a voice of calm for Manitobans during the pandemic and now she will bring that approach to a national stage as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer taking over from Dr. Theresa Tam.

CBC's Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault reports from Saudi Arabia on how the U.S.-Israel war with Iran is reverberating throughout the region; plus foreign policy experts Bessma Momani and Roland Paris reflect on an eventful and tumultuous year for Prime Minister Mark Carney on the world stage, and assess how he's positioning Canada.

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?

It's spring travel season. Maybe the part you're least looking forward to is the flight. Meet people who embrace what some of us hate about flying -- the meals, the bumps and the middle seat. 

A Nova Scotia man has been acquitted of some charges, after creating sexually explicit images of his classmates. CBC Reporter Blair Rhodes tells us more about the case, and Dalhousie law professor Suzie Dunn explains how the current gap in the law makes it hard to get convictions, when it comes to distributing AI-generated images. 

From hunting for a mythical treasure, to solving the mystery of life in the universe -- why some people are driven to dedicate their lives to unachievable goals, and what that commitment to optimism means to the rest of us.

Mark Arendz lost his left arm in a farm accident when he was seven. Now, the Para nordic skiier from PEI is one of Canada's most decorated Para athletes. With four races down and three to go in Milano Cortina, he reflects on how he's changed as an athlete since his Paralympic debut in Vancouver 2010. And what it's been like, for the first time, to have his younger brother by his side as his coach....

Getting a good night's rest can be hard. A sleep expert helps you navigate advice from mouth taping to melatonin to cognitive shuffling and more. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, on what works, what doesn't, and why we might need to reconsider our attitudes to sleep.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree condemned the Toronto shootings at three synagogues and has committed $10 million in security funds. Law professor Michael Geist says he welcomes the funding but leaders everywhere in Canada need to speak out more against antisemitism.

With another MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney edges closer to a slim majority following a few upcoming byelections — but the Liberal agenda could still face some hurdles. We dig into it with our political panel of former federal strategists: Erin Morrison, Marci Surkes and Fred DeLorey. 

The Oscars are this weekend! For the audience, the movies are at the top of mind — and for many filmmakers, it’s also about the importance of going to the movies. Fewer people are going to the movies, but why? What does that mean for us, our communities, and for the industry? The Current's producer Meli Gumus joins us to talk about the magic going to the movies brings. 

After a 2024 decision to ban TikTok in Canada — shutting down the company's operations but not the app itself — the federal government is now doing a 180. Laura Osman, correspondent for the Logic, explains the timing of the decision, and whether the company's commitments on security and privacy will be enough to satisfy critics of the Chinese-owned social media company.  

Toronto author Jowita Bydlowska made waves with her 2013 memoir, “Drunk Mom.” Now she’s back telling the next chapter in the story of her relationship with alcohol, and with her son, in “Unshaming: A Memoir of Recovery, Relapse, and What Comes After.”