W5 Podcast

Experts warn the next pandemic could come sooner than you think, and that unless changes are made to industrial farming practices worldwide, it could spark a virus that's more deadly than COVID-19.   You can see more about this episode here

As the pandemic keeps people indoors, children and youth are turning to video games at an alarming rate. Sometimes with grave consequences. W5 investigates how much is too much?   You can see more about this episode here

In 2002, the owners of the mill in Dryden, Ont. started a project to reduce emissions, but workers on the construction project complain that they were exposed to toxic chemicals that damaged their health. CTV's W5 spoke with some of the workers about what they went through.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 explores the chaotic mission of Canadians in Kabul to evacuate Afghan citizens in the wake of the Taliban takeover.   You can see more about this episode here

A W5 open source investigation compiles the first-ever research on a growing trend to treat overdose deaths as potential homicides.   You can see more about this episode here

W5's one-hour special investigation into the disappearance of a 3-year-old boy in Truro, Nova Scotia in May of 2020 raises critical questions about the police and search and rescue mission.   You can see more about this episode here

Dawn Carisse went missing from the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital more than two decades ago. She vanished without a trace. Now a private investigator turned podcaster is finding new clues for her family.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates sexual misconduct in the military, and interviews Canadian soldiers who claim they were sexually abused while serving their country.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates a potentially unknown neurological syndrome that has affected dozens of people in New Brunswick and has residents concerned.   You can see more about this episode here

CTV's W5 investigates the increase in youth seeking gender treatments and procedures, and whether there are enough safeguards in place for those wishing to transition.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods.   You can see more about this episode here

An Ontario man shares his horrifying story of murder as W5 investigates the widespread under-reporting of serious side-effects from prescription drugs.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 launches its 56th season with an exclusive interview with Jaskirat Sidhu and his wife Tanvir Mann as they reveal their deep grief over the Humboldt tragedy and their hopes that they will be allowed to stay in Canada.   You can see more about this episode here

A Canadian woman speaks out about her nightmarish ordeal to remove all traces of her videotaped sexual assault from the largest porn website in the world.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates a controversial Christian sect that has divided the small town of Aylmer, Ont. The Church of God Restoration and its fervent pastor have made headlines for their "anti-lockdown" rhetoric, causing turmoil in the once-sleepy town.   You can see more about this episode here

If aliens are sending us signals, are we set up to detect them? Dan Riskin speaks with planetary scientists, radio astronomers, and computer scientists who explain how the search for ET has ramped up in the last few decades. But if they're successful, is there a way to predict what alien creatures might look like?   You can see more about this episode here

Approximately 35,000 Canadians die every year as a result of medical errors in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Some families take the doctor to court, but physicians win the majority of cases. They are backed by a strong organization, called the Canadian Medical Protective Association, or CMPA.   You can see more about this episode here

Special one-hour investigation: W5 investigates what lies ahead in the coronavirus pandemic as Canada approaches the one-year anniversary of its first death from COVID-19.   You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates Canada's controversial practice of flying live horses around the world to be slaughtered for fresh, raw, horsemeat. The campaign to stop the live horse export has ramped up with the celebrity endorsement of Canadian singer Jann Arden, who calls it the 'sinister side of agriculture.' You can see more about this episode here

A pandemic has added fuel to the fire of conspiracy theories. And many people are falling down the rabbit hole of lies ... but why? And, more importantly, how can they get back out? W5 investigates the world of online conspiracies.   You can see more about this episode here

CTV W5 investigates the challenge of accessing sexual assault evidence kits in Canada. Avery Haines speaks with survivors who were denied access to evidence kits. You can see more about this episode here

Despite being the first Western scientist to study giraffes in their natural habitat, Canadian biologist Anne Innis Dagg says her career was cut short by sexism. W5 science journalist Dan Riskin explores her legacy and the consequences of sexism in academia. You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates the deadly fallout that COVID-19 restrictions are having on those struggling with addiction. You can see more about this episode here

As U.S. President Joe Biden begins his administration, W5 investigates the fractious days in Washington, D.C. leading up to his inauguration and how the ripple effects are being felt north of the border. You can see more about this episode here

There have been dozens of arsons, shootings and at least four murders connected to the tow truck industry in the Toronto area. W5 investigates the underbelly of the industry and shares the story of a lawyer who took it on. You can see more about this episode here