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. Conversa...
After Assad, Syrians reimagine their country’s future
In Syria, celebrating has shifted to planning, as the country maps its future after nearly 14 years of civil war. We hear from a Syrian national once detained by the Assad regime and the CBC’s Margaret Evans about the country’s cautious optimism.
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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup deal causes controversy
Saudi Arabia has been named host of the 2034 World Cup despite a track record of human rights violations. An investigative football journalist tells us why the decision is a “middle finger” to fans of the game.
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What does another interest rate cut mean for Canadians?
The Bank of Canada cut its interest rate again yesterday — now down to 3.25 per cent. An economist lays out what that means for your debt, our dollar and an economy that’s got Canadians feeling stretched.
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Baker Daniel Leader on the rise of breadmaking
Daniel Leader started selling loaves of bread out of his station wagon four decades ago. Now, the pioneer of the artisanal bread movement is sharing what he’s learned about his craft. Leader tells Matt Galloway about his early loaves — which were more like paperweights — and how the bread baking process is like meditation.
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Should winter tires be mandatory across Canada?
Winter tires are mandatory across Quebec and on mountainous roads in B.C., but in the rest of Canada, the decision rests with drivers. Should that change? A road safety expert weighs in.
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