230 episodes

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.

The Current CBC News & Politics

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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.

    ER staff provide life-saving care. Who cares for them?

    ER staff provide life-saving care. Who cares for them?

    Health-care workers face immense pressure in Canada’s understaffed and overcrowded emergency rooms. But while they care for us, who cares for them? Matt Galloway visits a Toronto hospital to hear how staff are supporting each other through often traumatic work.

    • 31 min
    How Modi is reshaping India

    How Modi is reshaping India

    Narendra Modi is expected to win a third term as India’s prime minister, even as allegations swirl that his government played a role in assassination plots around the world. The CBC's Salimah Shivji explores what’s at stake in her new podcast, Modi’s India: Understood.

    • 20 min
    Why are people so mad at Apple's new ad?

    Why are people so mad at Apple's new ad?

    Apple’s new iPad ad has gotten a bruising backlash. Author David Sax explains why creative people in particular are outraged.

    • 11 min
    The Current Introduces: Broomgate: A Curling Scandal

    The Current Introduces: Broomgate: A Curling Scandal

    For years, players have been too afraid to talk about it. But now, the truth about a broom that almost destroyed curling is finally coming out. In Broomgate: A Curling Scandal, semi-professional curler and fully professional comedian John Cullen (Blocked Party) is exposing the unbelievable, never-before-told scandal that rocked the sport of curling. Yes, curling. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/AFwEGvQC

    • 27 min
    Court hears Winnipeg killer’s confession video

    Court hears Winnipeg killer’s confession video

    The CBC’s Brittany Greenslade brings us the latest from the trial of Jeremy Skibicki, who has admitted to killing four Indigenous women in Winnipeg.

    • 8 min
    Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

    Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

    Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Israelis should take to the streets to stop a ground invasion of Rafah, and argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more interested in protecting his own government than saving the lives of the hostages.

    • 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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