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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.

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    • 4.2 • 96 Ratings

Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.

    Alarm bells over truck driving training

    Alarm bells over truck driving training

    A new report suggests there’s an “urgent” need to improve training for truck drivers, and that new drivers who have not received adequate training are making Canada's roads less safe.

    • 10 min
    Are online dietitians influenced by food industry money?

    Are online dietitians influenced by food industry money?

    Some dietitians online have adopted anti-diet messaging, pushing back against shaming people for the food they eat. But a Washington Post investigation suggests food manufacturers have co-opted that messaging and are sponsoring dietitian influencers to promote products like sugary cereal. We discuss what to watch for when you seek dietary advice online, as part of our series Well Founded.

    • 27 min
    How restorative justice can help sexual assault survivors

    How restorative justice can help sexual assault survivors

    Some survivors of sexual assault are coming face-to-face with their assailants — not in court, but in rooms focused on something called restorative justice. The CBC documentary Marlee’s Circle explores that process, which emphasizes accountability and healing over punishment. 

    • 23 min
    What comes next after Iran’s retaliation against Israel?

    What comes next after Iran’s retaliation against Israel?

    Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend, in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of Iran’s embassy in Syria on April 1. Matt Galloway asks international affairs expert Thomas Juneau: what comes next?

    • 8 min
    Anyone for kimchi carbonara?

    Anyone for kimchi carbonara?

    Dan Pashman wants people to get inventive with how they cook pasta. The Sporkful podcast host and author of Anything's PASTAble tells Matt Galloway about inventing a new pasta shape, cascatelli, and bringing in influences beyond Italy.

    • 23 min
    Hefty bills for not leaving hospital for long-term care

    Hefty bills for not leaving hospital for long-term care

    Tamara Moir says her 93-year-old father-in-law was billed $5,200 after a hospital stay last year because he refused to move to a long-term care home that his family felt was too far away. The $400-a-day charge is allowed under a controversial Ontario law designed to free up hospital beds, but criticized for forcing older Canadians into care homes not of their choosing. 

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
96 Ratings

96 Ratings

Tekkygal ,

Manitoba

Can you come to Ontario. You are right on target. Our healthcare workers are burned out and in languishing. They need investment here in Ontario, in Manitoba and across this country! Thankful for the representation for your perspective.

BethSYoung ,

Uncommon Common Sense

Matt Galloway is an incredibly talented interviewer. He’s able to report calmly, clearly, and humanely. The topics chosen show the depth and texture of Canadian politics, society, and culture.

Siobbahn ,

My new favorite interviewer, Matt Galloway

Have become a huge fan of The Current since Matt Galloway joined. He is one of the best interviewers and journalists. Always insightful, well-prepared, compassionate, and fantastic story teller, who let's the interviewee and their story be the star and regularly brings out a new perspective to the story that other outlets miss. Highly recommend you make this part of your daily listening as I have. You won't be sorry!

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