• Irwin Cotler on Iran's attempt to assassinate him
    Nov 22 2024

    Former federal justice minister Irwin Cotler has revealed he was the victim of a planned assassination attempt, backed by the government of Iran. The human rights advocate talks to Matt Galloway about living under police protection — and why it won’t stop his outspoken criticism of the Iranian regime, or his efforts to help the people living under it.

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    20 mins
  • Forecasting the weather (and getting people to listen)
    Nov 22 2024

    People in Saskatchewan have long trusted meteorologist Terri Lang to steer them through wild weather, from summer tornadoes to walloping snowfalls. She talks to Matt Galloway about retirement, armchair forecasters and why she doesn't tell people at parties what she does.

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    18 mins
  • Why rats just love to drive little cars
    Nov 22 2024

    Rats can drive little cars — and not only that, getting behind the wheel seems to bring them joy. Researcher Kelly Lambert explains why she taught rodents how to burn rubber, and what it might teach us about ourselves.

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    9 mins
  • Is Trudeau's tax cut a holiday gift, or a vote grab?
    Nov 22 2024

    The Liberal government announced a GST holiday on everything from alcohol to Christmas trees, plus a $250 cheque for anyone earning less than $150,000. We look at who the temporary tax cut might help more — the public or the governing party — with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton, the Globe and Mail’s Stephanie Levitz, and the Toronto Star’s Ryan Tumilty.

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    24 mins
  • Time running out for COP climate deal
    Nov 21 2024

    The CBC's Susan Ormiston joins us from the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, where the clock is ticking for negotiators to reach a deal to finance years of climate pledges.

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    10 mins
  • Canada Post strike hitting small business hard
    Nov 21 2024

    Meghan Fahey has shut down her online store selling greeting cards — at her busiest time of year — because the Canada Post strike means she can’t deliver to her customers. We look at the strike’s impact on small businesses; the sticking points between the two sides; and why some observers say it’s time for Canada Post to change its mandate.

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    25 mins
  • Harnessing ocean waves to power your home
    Nov 21 2024

    Imagine powering your home by tapping into the relentless energy of the ocean’s waves. Scientists in Oregon are trying to make that dream a reality, testing devices that could turn the motion of the ocean into a staggering amount of electricity.

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    15 mins
  • International law now just ‘rule of jungle,’ says lawyer
    Nov 21 2024

    International law has been replaced by the law of the jungle when it comes to Israel’s offensive in Gaza, says Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani. He wants the international community to hold Israel to account and ensure humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians.

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    20 mins