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Because News

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Because News
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  • Because News

    Why is everything protein-packed now?

    2026-06-19 | 27 mins.
    Rush is back with a sick new drummer, and fans are impressed. J.D. Vance has a new book about Catholicism, and the reviews are not good. Have we taken the protein craze too far now that there's no whey? Guest host Jan Caruana quizzes comedians Tom Hearn, Kris Siddiqi, and Martha Chaves.
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    Bravo, Vancouver, you’re the best World Cup city

    2026-06-12 | 27 mins.
    Trump hosts a massive cage match at the White House, and only military hotties are invited. Canada’s job at the FIFA World Cup is to party and maybe win one game? Meet the tick that makes you allergic to meat. Is this a ploy by Big Vegan? Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Colin Mochrie, Rebecca Kohler, and Miguel Rivas.
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    Receding, shrinking, stalling. It’s not your man, it’s the economy

    2026-06-05 | 27 mins.
    Pierre Poilievre wants to Uno-Reverse a decade of Liberal policy. It’s 1973 again, with high inflation, soaring gas prices and separatist talk. Canadian teens tease Trump with American Dictator board game. Are you smarter than a Grade 9 science fair winner? (No.) We celebrate the winners of the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Leslie Seiler, Craig Lauzon and Jennifer Hsiung.
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    To separate or not to separate, that is Danielle’s question

    2026-05-29 | 31 mins.
    Premier Danielle Smith thinks B.C. ports are Canada’s ports, so who owns Alberta’s oil? Pope Leo takes aim at AI. What does the world’s oldest English poem sound like? The secret of why T-Rex had tiny arms has been solved. As FIFA descends upon Toronto and Vancouver, so do the FIFA bar police. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Martha Chaves, Carley Thorne and James Hartnett.
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    Montreal Canadiens fans triggered an actual earthquake reading

    2026-05-22 | 32 mins.
    Thanks to Laufey, 2026 could be the year of the Wasians. The people of France are drinking more beer than wine. The best Canadian film you’ve never heard of has already won international acclaim - now it may take home the biggest film prize in Canada. Microearthquakes were recorded in Montreal when The Habs scored. Guest host Andrew Phung quizzes panellists Hart Shouldice, Emma Hunter and Alice Moran.
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About Because News
Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
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