Because News

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Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

  1. 6d ago

    When marketing a blockbuster goes too far

    Wicked is impossible to avoid, even on this podcast. “Quiet, Piggy” did not rank in the most-used words of the year, but parasocial did. Why was it chosen as the word of 2025? A Hamilton man stole a bus and no one was hurt, so we rejoice about a victimless crime that does not include any mention of files or famine. Gavin Crawford quizzes Andrew Phung, Eric Peterson and Jan Caruana about this week’s headlines. (This episode aired November 2025)

    When marketing a blockbuster goes too far

  2. Jul 17

    Could there be a fourth traffic light colour?

    Our panellists beg: please, Santa, do not bring us a Christmas election. Red, yellow and green traffic lights are outdated because a fourth colour might be added to intersections. There’s a big innovation in menstrual products and thank god, it’s not AI! Peanut allergies have fallen fast, yet the PB sandwich remains a schoolyard crime. Why no one’s allowed to celebrate The Great Peanut Comeback just yet. (This episode aired November 2025)

    Could there be a fourth traffic light colour?

  3. Jul 10

    The art heist that captivated the world

    The world is so bleak the Louvre heist feels like a happy story. Whatever will become of Napoleon’s family jewels? And please donate to our Go Jays Gofundme so we can get World Series tickets. The media has the Blue Jays as underdogs, but what’s underneath an underdog? Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre can’t stop talking about his ex-running mate, Justin Trudeau. Finally, our panellists are trying to speedrun a high grindscore. (This episode aired October 2025)

    The art heist that captivated the world

  4. Jul 3

    Chinese EVs are on their way!

    In peaceful Nova Scotia, elites will take refuge in a cold war-era bunker to escape the end times. Not a bad way to go! K-Pop Demon Hunters takes down Squid Game.The double date is popular again. Chinese EVs are hard to get but Mark Carney is signaling he might make it easier. Gavin Crawford makes games out of the news with Eric Peterson, Andrew Phung and Carley Thorne. (This episode aired September 2025)

    Chinese EVs are on their way!

  5. Jun 26

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Femme Summer is here

    Canada is in the knockout round in the World Cup. Mosquito buckets are trending. Calgary’s Cowboys Festival and the mayor had an Alberta-sized beef. Stampede eats make us hungry for the Area 51 burger. Olivia Rodrigo champions an all-women music festival. Guest host Andrew Phung quizzes comedians Jan Caruana, Rebecca Kohler, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed.

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Femme Summer is here

  6. Jun 19

    Why is everything protein-packed now?

    Rush is back with a sick new drummer, and fans are impressed. J.D. Vance has a new book about Catholicism, and the reviews are not good. Have we taken the protein craze too far now that there's no whey? Guest host Jan Caruana quizzes comedians Tom Hearn, Kris Siddiqi, and Martha Chaves.

    Why is everything protein-packed now?

  7. Jun 12

    Bravo, Vancouver, you’re the best World Cup city

    Trump hosts a massive cage match at the White House, and only military hotties are invited. Canada’s job at the FIFA World Cup is to party and maybe win one game? Meet the tick that makes you allergic to meat. Is this a ploy by Big Vegan? Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Colin Mochrie, Rebecca Kohler, and Miguel Rivas.

    Bravo, Vancouver, you’re the best World Cup city

  8. Jun 5

    Receding, shrinking, stalling. It’s not your man, it’s the economy

    Pierre Poilievre wants to Uno-Reverse a decade of Liberal policy. It’s 1973 again, with high inflation, soaring gas prices and separatist talk. Canadian teens tease Trump with American Dictator board game. Are you smarter than a Grade 9 science fair winner? (No.) We celebrate the winners of the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Leslie Seiler, Craig Lauzon and Jennifer Hsiung.

    Receding, shrinking, stalling. It’s not your man, it’s the economy
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Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

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  • Channel
    CBC Comedy
  • Creator
    CBC
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © CBC 2026
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