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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. The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.

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Canadians push back against new data centres

2026/11/12

A $52 billion data centre near Regina, Saskatchewan is being met with fierce opposition from its community. We hear from a reporter on the ground about what it means for Sherwood, Saskatchewan, and what we need to consider about building Canadian made AI infrastructure.

Journalist Evan Gershkovich on life inside a Russian prison

2026/11/12

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich spent 16 months inside Russia’s Lefortovo prison after being arrested on espionage charges. He was eventually released as part of a high-profile prisoner swap. His new memoir, “This Cursed Beautiful Land” reflects on his relationship with Russia and its people.

International doctors an untapped resource in Canada

2026/11/12

Former Canadian Senator and Public Policy fellow Ratna Omidvar says scaling up assessments of internationally trained doctors could revitalize Canada’s healthcare system, with each doctor taking on 1500 patients. So what’s stopping the provinces?

Canadian Chef Jessica Rosval ranked best in world

2026/11/12

Jessica Rosval was 15 years old when she started working in a restaurant in Montreal. Now she's based in Italy where she runs a Michelin star restaurant, having earned the reputation of one of the world's best. Last week she was named the Best Female Chef of 2026.

A veteran’s fight for cancer care

2026/11/11

This Remembrance Day, CBC’s Robyn Bresnahan has a documentary about a veteran's fight for benefits, as he lives with a rare, aggressive terminal cancer he believes results from his time in service overseas. If he were an American soldier, the law would back him up, so why isn’t he getting the help he needs?

Can Canada end homelessness in the next ten years?

2026/11/11

Last week’s federal budget included an ambitious plan to end homelessness within a decade. But is it possible? Some parts of the country are already making headway, with Ontario city St. Thomas driving down homelessness, and Manitoba pledging to end chronic homelessness by 2031. What we can learn from those jurisdictions, and why this is an issue worth billions of dollars of investment.

On the ground in Sudan with a Canadian humanitarian

2026/11/10

Physician and founder of War Child Canada, Samantha Nutt has just returned after being in Sudan for three weeks. She describes the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis people are facing and what Canada, and the rest of the world can do to help.

Communities across Canada struggling with open drug use

2026/11/10

Across the country, in small towns and big cities, people are getting fed up with open drug use in parks and on sidewalks. Even though it's against the law, police are charging fewer people with the crime. The intent is to treat addiction as a health issue. CBC reporter Ariana Kelland brings us the story from Atlantic Canada, and Police chief Fiona Wilson in Victoria, BC, tells us why there are no easy solutions.

Sex, lies and AI chips: Why the Nvidia spy scandal matters

2026/11/10

Jensen Huang, the head of Nvidia, has admitted to an affair with a woman accused of spying for China. Washington Post reporter Ian Duncan breaks down who's involved, why it's causing such a stir, and what it could mean for the AI industry.

Divorce, soccer and how to be a better man

2026/11/10

Sportswriter Chris Jones's life blew up in one night when he found out his wife was having an affair. In his new memoir 'Legs Hearts Minds: Loss and Its Remedies' he recounts how he wrestled with his own responsibility for the end of his marriage, how he picked himself up and figured out how to be a better man, and why an unlikely underdog of a soccer team helped him throughout it all.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen: from tree house spaceship to Artemis II

2026/11/09

On stage at the Ottawa International Writers Festival, Jeremy Hansen talks about realizing his childhood dream of going to space. He tells Matt Galloway about the harrowing moments, feeling moon joy, and why his journey around the moon restored his faith in humanity.

Will Democrats rein in Big Tech?

2026/11/09

Silicon Valley leaders like Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg got cozy with Donald Trump and got mostly free reign in return. Democrats now control Congress. Adi Robertson of The Verge argues it's time for Washington to hold Big Tech accountable for its actions.

Can Canada fix its “broken” sports system?

2026/11/09

Earlier this year a report from the Future of Sport in Canada commission laid out in stark detail how the country’s sport system is - in its words - broken. This week, national leaders are gathering at the Playground to Podium Summit to figure out what the future of sport should look like. CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin has been looking at whether Australia can be an example of where to go from here.

Breaking down the federal budget

2026/11/06

The federal finance minister Francois-Philippe Champagne joins Matt Galloway the morning after the federal budget. Plus analysis from CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton.

How Nova Scotia is fixing a family doctor shortage

2026/11/06

After being open for nearly a year, Nova Scotia's PACE clinic is helping more people get access to primary care in their communities, thanks to foreign-trained doctors. So what does it mean for the physicians and their patients, and could it work for other parts of Canada? We hear from a panel of doctors who have those answers.

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Tekkygal 2024/02/18

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, ...

★★★★★

BethSYoung 2023/03/23

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 o...

★★★★★

Siobbahn 2020/02/07

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...

★★★★★

Hibiscus 2019/12/23

Another really good one.

When doing boring stuff, this helps keep my brain active.

★★★☆☆

lyric.mama 2019/03/04

Strong variety in interviews.

I appreciate the varied topics but have real trouble when an interviewer *constantly* interrupts the interviewee (eg. Duncan McCue in his ADHD segment...

★☆☆☆☆

mbadoc 2018/03/27

Impatient and rude

Really great topic on Early Cancer Screening episode - however the host kept interrupting the guest speaker to wrap up. I felt stressed listening

★★★★★

marlainreallife 2018/01/27

Relatable host covering tough topics.

The current does a wonderful job of keeping the topics covered interesting and modern. The host, Anna Maria, makes me feel like I’m talking to a frie...

★★★☆☆

Expat Listener66 2017/12/19

Hard Core Leftist

I like to listen to The Current to hear the latest in hard core leftist thinking. Very useful.

★★★★★

Alex K, 00 2012/01/08

World class journalism.

The Current is hands down my favorite in depth news source. Anna Maria Tremonti (sp?) is simply brilliant and the show is incredibly well-produced. T...

★★★★★

Visuals Unnecessary 2009/01/09

The Current

Sharp interviews, or documentaries - beautifully edited, concise and artful. Intensely relevant stories/issues, right to the point, but often heart-w...

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