The Secret Life of Canada

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The Secret Life of Canada

The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives. 

  1. 21 GIỜ TRƯỚC

    S6: Canada's historic Palestinian immigration program you probably haven't heard of

    In 1955, Canada’s immigration officials began a special experimental program to bring in Palestinian refugees through Pier 21. Falen and Leah take a look back at this historic port of entry that saw almost a million immigrants and refugees arrive in Canada and then find out what has changed since Pier 21’s heyday. And then they try to find out if we are currently better or worse at responding to refugees in crisis zones like Gaza and Sudan. With special guests Jan Raska from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and Gauri Sreenivasan from the Canadian Council for Refugees. Related episodes: Crash Course on Ukrainian Canadians The Halifax Donair The province of Jamaica For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    19 phút

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    S6: I see dead people (in Winnipeg)

    In honor of spooky season, Falen and Leah are joined by producer Eunice Kim to learn why Winnipeg became known around the world for communicating with the dead. Together they’ll light some candles and find out why, in the mid-1900s, holding seances became sought after and then how that popularity inspired one of the most famous supernatural comedy films of all time — Ghostbusters.   For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    21 phút

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    S6: A Brief History of Nudism

    Leah and Falen take a (fully clothed) deep dive into the history of nudism in Canada. They learn the origins behind the naturist movement which includes a love of the outdoors, embracing nudity in a non-sexual way and most importantly, the use of a towel when sitting down. So, when did it all start here, who were the members of the clubs and what happened when someone got ...visibly aroused? We have all the answers in this brief history of nudism. *Content warning: this episode contains sexual content and adult themes which may not be suitable for younger listeners. Recommended companion episodes: Eugenics in Canada Where is Japantown? For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    28 phút

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    S6: An American Indian in London

    In a lot of history books we hear the names of European explorers who “discovered” the Americas. Columbus, Cook, Champlain. All boo-worthy men. But what about the people who went the other way? Indigenous people have been crossing oceans and going to Europe, too. But why don’t we know their names? In this episode Leah and Falen look into the story of those who went willingly and those who did not, those who came home and those who did not. With special guests Caroline Pennock, Coll Thrush, and Peter Morin. For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    44 phút

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    S6: The Caribana* Episode (*and yes we're still calling it that)

    How did this country end up with the biggest Caribbean Carnival in North America? Leah and Falen dive into history of how a small one time event during Expo ‘67 became one of the longest running street parties in Canada — all courtesy of Trinidad and Tobago. With special guests Michelle Walker and Martin Scott-Pascall. For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    26 phút

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    S6: The Live Show!

    The Secret Life of Canada went live at Hot Docs. Leah and Falen take a historical deep dive into the greatest thieves, crooks and liars that have made this country what it is today.  Featuring guests, Sharjil Rasool and Brandon Hackett and music by Andrew Penner. For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    22 phút

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    S6: Momma Beaver, a Canadian Burlesque Legend

    People have been taking their clothes off for as long as they’ve been wearing them, but when did people start doing it for entertainment? In this episode Leah and Falen look into the history of burlesque in Canada and talk to a legend of the stage who’s been delighting audiences across the world for decades. With special guest, Judith Stein. For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

    21 phút

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    S6: Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?

    Why did John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, spend so much time in Montreal? We learn about how Canada was both the last stop on the Underground Railroad and the destination for Southern Confederate leaders and supporters to strategize, stash money and come up with plots against Abraham Lincoln. With special guests Dr. Afua Cooper and Julian Sher. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada/transcripts

    26 phút
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The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives. 

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