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Skilled Trades
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Diabetes
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Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story shaping our world, in conversation with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.

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Loyalty reward programs are everywhere we shop. They’re at coffee shops, retailers, airports and grocery stores. Many of us are connected to our points, but the rewards no longer seem to go as far as they used to.

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The heirs to Canada’s multi-billion dollar frozen food empire are fighting. New Brunswick’s McCain Foods is the world’s largest French fry maker, and is privately owned by the McCain family. Recently, one of its heirs, Eleanor McCain, requested to be... more

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Mark Carney’s federal government has introduced its second tough-on-crime bill this fall. The new bill, Bill C-16, focuses on violence against women and children, changes to mandatory minimum sentences and the growing problem of court delays.

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Late-stage prostate cancer diagnoses are on the rise in Canada. According to a recent study, between 2010 and 2021, rates of prostate cancer discovered at Stage 4 increased by about 50 per cent in men aged 50 to 74. In men over the age of 75, rates w... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Fairchild
Brother of Michael Fairchild sharing personal anecdotes and family impacts of the opioid crisis.
Episode: The construction industry’s opioid problem
Jason Kirby
Globe staff reporter who investigates the impact of the opioid epidemic on the construction industry.
The Globe and Mail
Episode: The construction industry’s opioid problem
Rupa Banerjee
Canada Research Chair in Economic Inclusion, Employment and Entrepreneurship of Canada's Immigrants
Episode: Why Canada lost consensus on immigration — and how to get it back
Tony Keller
Globe columnist and author of Borderline Chaos, How Canada Got Immigration Right and Then Wrong
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Why Canada lost consensus on immigration — and how to get it back
Eric Andrew-Gee
Quebec correspondent for The Globe
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Alleged drug trafficking, murders and an Olympian-turned-fugitive
Erica Alini
Personal economics reporter at The Globe
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Why the condo bubble burst could lead to better housing
Susan Parks
Ecologist at Syracuse University
Episode: Whales, extinction and the sounds of underwater noise pollution
Mark Baumgartner
Senior scientist, biologist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Episode: Whales, extinction and the sounds of underwater noise pollution
Jenn Thornhill Verma
Environmental journalist
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Whales, extinction and the sounds of underwater noise pollution

Host

Cheryl Sutherland
Host of The Decibel.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Hmmm

    Why is it every host has to use the audible response of ‘mmmm’ or ‘hmmm’ to every statement made by a guest? It’s so distracting and odd.

    Some producer needs to be told it’s actually not a good idea & to edit it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RT..............2016
    Canadaa month ago
  • Wow, truly instructive and inspirational helping this old dinosaur understand our challenges for the future and maybe how to respond!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Marcog59
    2 months ago
  • Autism Episode Dishonesty

    This episode was extremely dishonest. For a “professional” in Autism to say that the rate of autism is not increasing but rather the rate of diagnosis and that this rise is a positive thing is a blatant disregard of reality. Although we are unsure of what is causing this increase, the rate of autism has very clearly increased over the past two decades. I say this as an educator who has witnessed this rise. If we don’t study what is causing it to increase, then we will never get a handle on it. I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Anonymou5176
    Canada3 months ago
  • Very Good

    I enjoy the in depth review of important topics. Try discussing tariffs cross border and also tell us how free trade between provinces is going and what the hold up/road blocks there and how to solve these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    qwetvhkkdfyjmvxfjkvxhjbvdhjb
    Canada3 months ago
  • Hmmm

    I’m sure this is a petty complaint. But I dislike how Menaka has to “hmm” all the time, as if to show she is listening to the guest. So unnecessary.

    I like the content but I can’t unhear this now that I’ve noticed and it drives me mad.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    2manypods4me
    Canada4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the show is recognized for its engaging hosts and thoughtful coverage of Canadian news, making it a daily essential for many.
Listeners appreciate the educational value and informative nature of the discussions, often finding the insights provided by experts helpful for understanding complex topics.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction regarding perceived biases in reporting, particularly regarding political narratives and a lack of balance in guest selections.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#189
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#154
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#85
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#4
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#14
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#163
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Talking Points

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The businessman at the heart of Alberta’s health care controversy
Q: How did MHCare get selected for the children's pain medication deal?
The Alberta Health Services and inquiries could not identify how MHCare became part of the deal due to missing documentation.
The businessman at the heart of Alberta’s health care controversy
Q: What can you tell us about who Sam Mraiche is?
Sam Mraiche is a businessman, philanthropist, and a serial entrepreneur who has faced legal issues in the past but transitioned into health care supply during the pandemic.
Why a new Ontario law has renters worried about more evictions
Q: What does Bill 60 change and why is it controversial?
Bill 60 introduces reforms aimed at expediting the eviction process for non-paying tenants, raising concerns about increasing evictions and undermining tenant rights.
Carney, Smith agree to pipeline framework, as minister resigns
Q: Can you give me more details on how the Alberta carbon pricing promise would work?
Alberta has existing industrial carbon pricing and will be charged for emissions, incentivizing technology investments.
Carney, Smith agree to pipeline framework, as minister resigns
Q: What's the deal that Ottawa and Alberta have made?
It's a combination of a pipeline in return for Alberta's Pathways carbon capture project and exemptions to carbon regulations.

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A daily news podcast that provides insights into current events shaping Canada and the world. Through conversations with reporters and experts, this platform explores various significant topics, from political developments to social issues. Recent discussions have encompassed the FIRE movement, the disappearances of children, emergency health responses to COVID-19, and intricate geopolitical situations such as the Israeli ground invasion of Gaza. Notable for its engagement with substantial narratives and expert commentary, the show aims to inform listeners about complex news stories while fostering a deeper understanding of their implications.

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2. Jason Kirby
3. Rupa Banerjee
4. Tony Keller
5. Eric Andrew-Gee
6. Erica Alini
7. Susan Parks
8. Mark Baumgartner

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