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CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.

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CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.

    Christine Blasey Ford's testimony against Kavanaugh made her a target. But she would do it again

    Christine Blasey Ford's testimony against Kavanaugh made her a target. But she would do it again

    In 2018, Christine Blasey Ford stood before a United States Senate Judiciary Committee and testified that she was sexually assaulted in high school by then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who denied the allegation. Her story sparked a media frenzy, with some casting her as a trailblazing women's rights advocate and others questioning her credibility and motivations. In a Canadian exclusive interview, Blasey Ford speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about her road to speaking out and the aftermath of her testimony, as explored in her memoir One Way Back.

    Read more about this story at https://www.cbc.ca/1.7152943

    • 21 min
    Famine, Christine Blasey Ford, Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis, Moscow attack, Authoritarian leaders

    Famine, Christine Blasey Ford, Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis, Moscow attack, Authoritarian leaders

    Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with researcher Alex de Waal about the impact famine has on people and societies, Christine Blasey Ford reflects on her decision to testify of alleged sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh, former CBC News London bureau chief Ann MacMillan breaks down reaction to the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis, Bruce Hoffman unpacks the Moscow concert hall attack, and journalist Steve Coll explores what Saddam Hussein's secret tapes reveal about dealing with authoritarian leaders today.

    Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

    • 1 hr 27 min
    From NBA star to sleeping in his car: Rex Chapman shares journey through addiction

    From NBA star to sleeping in his car: Rex Chapman shares journey through addiction

    Rex Chapman was one of the NBA's brightest stars when he was drafted in 1988. But by 2014, he was sleeping in his car, addicted to OxyContin, and gambling and shoplifting to fund his addiction. After rehab eventually gave way to recovery, he emerged as a social media star during the pandemic for sharing funny and inspirational videos, and incisive social commentary. Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Chapman about all the highs and lows of his journey, as detailed in his new memoir, It's Hard for Me to Live with Me.

    • 29 min
    Russian election, Syrian cuisine, Online regulation, Rex Chapman

    Russian election, Syrian cuisine, Online regulation, Rex Chapman

    Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Russia reporter Catherine Belton about the country's presidential election and what six more years of Vladimir Putin in power could mean for Russia and the world; Canadian researcher Karen E. Fisher and Zaatari refugee camp resident Mohammad Shwamra discuss a new cookbook that highlights the history and culture of Syrian refugees; tech observers Kate Knibbs, Taylor Owens and Philip Mai offer their analysis on the prospect of a TikTok ban, online harms legislation and Kate Middleton's royal photo bomb; and former NBA star Rex Chapman shares his journey through addiction.

    Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Bruce Poon Tip implores us to see travel as a 'two-way conversation'

    Bruce Poon Tip implores us to see travel as a 'two-way conversation'

    Spring break season is seeing many Canadians jet off for sunny vacations. But between climate change and cultural tensions, what does it mean to be a responsible traveller today? Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Bruce Poon Tip about the questions he thinks we should all be asking when it comes to booking that cruise, resort or backpacking trip. The Canadian founder of G Adventures reflects on this critical post-pandemic moment in the travel industry, and why it counts to care about the destinations you're visiting.

    • 23 min
    Israel-Hamas war, Bruce Poon Tip, Stunts at the Oscars, Killers of the Flower Moon

    Israel-Hamas war, Bruce Poon Tip, Stunts at the Oscars, Killers of the Flower Moon

    Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Middle East experts Bijan Ahmadi and Nader Hashemi about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, travel businessman Bruce Poon Tip reflects on what responsible tourism means today, our Sunday Documentary spotlights the decades-long effort for stunt workers to get their Oscar due, and author David Grann and Osage National Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear discuss the true story that inspired Martin Scorsese's film Killers of the Flower Moon.

    Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

    • 1 hr 37 min

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