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IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think.

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Puro Cubano: The Meaning of Tobacco in Cuba

For many people around the world, Cuban cigars are a luxury. But for Cubans, they’ve symbolized the country’s rich history and culture. Now as an economic crisis is gripping the country and people are leaving, the cigar is a bellwether of Cuba's uncertain future. *This episode originally aired on Feb. 5, 2024.

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Our Bodies, Our Cells: An Audio Exploration of Life's Building Blocks

Our bodies are a great paradox. We are made up of trillions of cells that are both independent and interconnected units of life. IDEAS travels into the microscopic complexity of the human body to explore sophisticated nanomachines — and probe the deep mysteries of a subatomic world. *This episode originally aired on Jan. 31, 2024.

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The UN at 80: Successes, Hopes, Failures, and Challenges

In 1945, as the Second World War ended, the United Nations brought together 50 nations of the world. Their historic charter aimed to uphold international peace, security, and human rights. Today, the UN faces a lot of criticism, but Canada’s UN Ambassador, Bob Rae, still believes in it.

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Remember the Last Time Canada Feared the U.S. Would Swallow It Up?

Four decades ago, trade negotiations in North America prompted great trepidation in Canada. IDEAS revisits a 1986 documentary by the CBC's Carol Off exploring a flurry of Canadian nationalism and patriotism brought on by fears that the U.S. was about to absorb Canada — a threat, once again, on many Canadians' minds.

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Say Yes: Improvisation in Art and Life

For many people, public speaking is horrifying. Imagine trying to make people laugh. Without a script. IDEAS explores the art of improv — a skill that isn't just for entertainment. It's tapping into a vast well of human potential, and maybe even making the world a tiny bit better.

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How the Outdoors Inspired Women to Become Trailblazers

Harvard historian Tiya Miles believes the more girls and women are outdoors, the more fulfilling their lives will be. In her book, Wild Girls, Miles shows how girls who found self-understanding in the natural world became women who changed America. *This episode originally aired on April 10, 2024.

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The Passion of Émile Nelligan: Canada's Saddest Poet

Broken violins, cruel love and absent fathers... At the end of the 19th century, Émile Nelligan wrote hundreds of tragic, passionate, sonnets and rondels on these subjects and more. And yet, most English-speaking Canadians seem never to have heard of the Quebec poet. *This episode originally aired on Jan. 9, 2024.

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Naming Life: The Race to Classify Millions of Unidentified Species

In 2023, scientists discovered thousands of unknown life forms in the Pacific Ocean. The discovery highlighted an unsettling fact: 86 per cent of land species and 91 per cent of marine species remain undiscovered. Are we running out of time to classify the life around us?

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27 janv.

Mag 101

I never missed Ideas back when Paul Kennedy was host. He left and the series changed considerably: from riveting and informative to ridiculous topics and presenter’s growing pains. I stopped listening for a while but have returned hoping quality has returned. Not bad. Wish CBC would make entire Ideas (and “Q”) archive accessible.
Where is Ideas???

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kazzahunter11

I am very much missing the depth and intelligence of what used to be ‘Ideas’ in every way imaginable. What has happened to this once brilliant CBC program?
I have always loved Ideas

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3908765

I have listened to Ideas since its first inception. I have never stopped and enjoyed all the hosts. I especially like the choice. I am now offered through Podcasts. I listen to what interests me and mark the others as played.
Ideas - A Favourite !

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Bill 1106

Listening to Ideas for years - A a Wise & long time Friend

IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think.