CBC Discover & Learn

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Canal • 21 programas

Ciencias

Ciencias

22/04/2024
Sociedad y cultura

Sociedad y cultura

26/11/2024
Sociedad y cultura

Sociedad y cultura

16/05/2024
Historia

Historia

22/10/2020
Sociedad y cultura

Sociedad y cultura

22/12/2023
Sociedad y cultura

Sociedad y cultura

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Noticias

Noticias

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19/08/2022

ENCORE: For the love of swamps and for the sake of cities

Mired. Bogged down. Swamped. You might not hold wetlands in high esteem, but many say they're worth protecting in the name of climate change. And, we hear the case for giving cities more money and power as they find themselves on the frontlines of global warming.

19/08/2022

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54 min
7 MAY

What do Yo-Yo Ma, a glacier and a drag queen have in common?

Pattie Gonia proves why climate action is a total drag, in the most fabulous way possible. From going viral for hiking in high heels, to performing a climate anthem with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Alaskan Indigenous artist Quinn Christopherson, Wyn Wylie (the artist behind Pattie Gonia’s camp, fierce, red wig and marvellous makeup) is on a mission to bring some joy to the fight to protect the planet – and show that 2SLGBTQ+ people are vital to the quest for climate solutions.

7 may

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28 min
21 MAY

Where did modern news culture come from? Think Shakespeare

It might seem like the vast, turbulent ocean of information we call news has always existed, but that's not the case. Theatrical plays in Elizabethan England set the stage for our modern news culture, argues Stephen Wittek in his post-doctoral work. He says the cross-pollination between theatre and news developed the norms for our contemporary public conversations. *This updated episode of Ideas from the Trenches was originally broadcast in 2014.

21 may

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55 min
07/12/2024

Why we love holiday movies (and Hot Frosty explained)

Our guest experts answer your questions about holiday movies.

07/12/2024

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34 min
22 FEB

Your questions about high-speed rail transit

The Liberal government has launched a six-year, multi-billion dollar design and development plan that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will eventually lead to high-speed rail connecting Quebec City and Toronto. Just Asking was joined by two guests to answer your questions about the new project. Ryan Katz-Rosene is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies, and Jonathan English is a Fellow at the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management (based in Toronto).

22 feb

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48 min
29 AGO

From the archives: Your questions about the economy

This week, we dug through the vaults to find the best of your questions! Like, why does a deli roast chicken cost less than cooking one yourself? What's the deal with reverse mortgages? And do charities really make money from those giant clothing donation bins?

29 ago

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28 min
27 JUN

How do Americans feel about the trade war — and Canada?

Trump's tariffs have caused a lot of aggro between Canada and the U.S. But on a personal level, many of us still have friends down south. NPR host Darian Woods with the economics podcast, The Indicator, joins us to talk about covering Trump, how average Americans feel about the tariffs and the state of our cross-border relationship.

27 jun

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28 min
20 JUL

Are e-scooters public transportation or a public menace?

They can fly by before you even hear them - those sleek two wheeled battery powered scooters. They are transforming city sidewalks, bike lanes and roads, often bypassing traffic jams and drawing riders with a quick zip to their destination. But beyond the breezy rides there's a growing concern. Emergency room doctors are sounding the alarm - injuries linked to e-scooters have surged 32% in just one year, according to the latest data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Head trauma, shattered bones, sudden emergency department visits from what seems like a quick, fun ride. Sales are booming, sidewalks are crowding, and city planners and politicians are scrambling to figure out where they belong. Our question: Are e-scooters revolutionizing your daily commute or are they an accident waiting to happen?

20 jul

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58 min
27 JUN

Voices of a silenced history: inside Bulgaria's Gulag

During the Communist era in Bulgaria, anyone who opposed the government could be arrested, sent to the Gulag. For 20 years, Lilia Topouzova has been collecting the stories of those who survived. She recreated a Bulgarian room where her conversations with survivors can be heard, a space about the absence of memory and what that does to a people.

27 jun

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54 min
6 AGO

Why music — even sad music — is 'inherently joyful'

Music is joy, declares Daniel Chua. The renowned musicologist says music and joy have an ancient correlation, from Confucius to Saint Augustine and Beethoven to The Blues. Of course, there is sad music, but Chua says, it's tragic because of joy. He explores music, joy and the good life. *This episode originally aired on May 19, 2025.

6 ago

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55 min

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