PodcastsNewsThe Current

The Current

CBC
The Current
Latest episode

1001 episodes

  • The Current

    Canada's steel industry faces new tariff headaches

    2026-05-04 | 19 mins.
    U.S. President Donald Trump dangled a carrot in front of Canada’s steel industry recently, offering a break on tariffs if steel companies commit to moving production to the U.S. Meanwhile, his administration has introduced new and different calculations for tariffs on manufactured goods. All this adds up to a Canadian steel industry that's facing uncertainty, layoffs and upheaval.
  • The Current

    What does thin mean in the age of GLP1s?

    2026-05-04 | 24 mins.
    Extreme thinness is on the rise since the introduction of GLP1s — it has been hard to miss the parade of skinnier-than-ever celebrities. Now, Health Canada has approved the first two generic versions of Ozempic, and more are likely coming, driving down the price and making them even more accessible. It is raising complicated questions about what it means to be fat, thin, and healthy in the age of Ozempic.
  • The Current

    Doc: What is sports betting doing to young men?

    2026-05-04 | 26 mins.
    A recent study suggests the rate of young men contacting Ontario's mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 percent since the province allowed online gambling. CBC producer John Chipman dug into the world of online gaming, speaking to those who are most impacted by it. A warning: this story contains details about suicide.
  • The Current

    Solar and wind energy, a big opportunity for Canada

    2026-05-01 | 21 mins.
    At a time when the world is facing an energy crisis, solar power grew by 30 percent in 2025, with China leading the charge in harnessing the power of the sun. And yet, Canada has fallen behind other G7 nations when it comes to renewable energy from solar and wind. We speak with Nicolas Fulghum, senior data analyst with the international energy research agency, Ember, about that group’s latest report, and Mark Winfield, professor of Environmental and Urban Change, and co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative at York University, about what has held Canada back, and the potential of renewable energy.
  • The Current

    Michael Pollan on the labyrinth of human consciousness

    2026-05-01 | 27 mins.
    Why is it so hard for us humans to come to grips with what it means to be conscious? Bestselling author Michael Pollan talks to Matt Galloway about how scientists have tried - and often failed - to unlock the mysteries of consciousness, whether plants could be considered conscious, and why he believes that we need to "defend" human consciousness against those who may try to simulate it with computers and AI.

More News podcasts

About The Current

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.
Podcast website

Listen to The Current, The Daily and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features

The Current: Podcasts in Family