The Current
CBC
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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Mar 17, 2026 • 22min
An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Why Irish ‘isn’t a dead language’
Padraig Moran, a producer and reporter who researched and narrated this story, explores the revival of the Irish language. He visits Toronto classrooms and Gaeltacht areas. He traces history, hears why young people are learning Irish, and spotlights social media, music and teaching changes that are bringing the language back to life.
Mar 17, 2026 • 14min
Has Banksy’s true identity finally been revealed?
Blake Morrison, an investigative reporter for Reuters who led the probe into Banksy’s identity, speaks about the long hunt across Ukraine and New York. He outlines how documentary evidence and geolocation tied a name to early murals. The conversation covers links to Massive Attack, why a name change might explain contradictions, and whether revealing identity alters the artist’s mystique.
Mar 17, 2026 • 12min
How the World Baseball Classic brings a new level of joy to the sport
Michael Clair, MLB.com writer and author chronicling international baseball (including the Czech Republic story). He shares colorful World Baseball Classic moments. Short takes on Italy’s espresso ritual, the Czech amateurs’ surprising heroics, Canada’s breakout run, joyful national pride and lively ballpark food. Energetic, cultural scenes bring new life to the sport.
Mar 17, 2026 • 19min
Carney boosts Canada’s Arctic defense
Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami advocating for Inuit partnership and community-first planning. Andrea Charron, Arctic security expert on defence policy and northern operations. They discuss Canada’s $35B Arctic plan and where the money will go. They talk about growing Canada–Nordic military ties. They explore infrastructure challenges and the need for community benefits from military investments.
Mar 16, 2026 • 19min
With war in the Middle East, what is Carney’s foreign policy?
Roland Paris, a former foreign policy adviser and university director, and Bessma Momani, a political scientist with NATO expertise, join Adrienne Arsenault, reporting from Riyadh. They unpack diplomatic travel and economic diplomacy, regional security risks in the Gulf, shifting public statements on the war, and efforts to diversify Canada’s international partnerships. Short, sharp takes on strategy and regional tensions.
Mar 16, 2026 • 24min
Parents are bringing back the landline
Isabella Nguyen, a Grade 12 student and youth leader on TikTok's Youth Council, and Maddie Freeman, founder of NoSo and digital literacy advocate, join Amanda Grant, a producer who interviewed Toronto parents. They explore parents delaying smartphones, using landlines or flip phones, balancing strict limits and teen independence, and debates over platform fixes and digital literacy.
Mar 16, 2026 • 24min
Canada’s new top Doctor
Dr. Joss Reimer, a physician and public-health leader who led Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine effort and served as CMA president. She discusses moving to a national role, grounding policy in rural and frontline experience, rebuilding trust after the pandemic, addressing misinformation and vaccine conversations with empathy, and strengthening prevention and community-tailored public-health approaches.
Mar 13, 2026 • 11min
Five-time Paralympian Mark Arendz digs deep in Milano Cortina
Mark Arendz, Para nordic skier from PEI and one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympians. He talks about racing through fatigue and warm conditions in Milano Cortina. He describes the electric fan energy and what it means to have his brother coaching beside him. He reflects on growth across five Paralympics and mentoring the next generation.
Mar 13, 2026 • 17min
When the law doesn't cover deepfake nudes
Suzie Dunn, a law professor specializing in tech and intimate-image harms, and Blair Rhodes, a CBC reporter who covered a Nova Scotia court case, discuss gaps in criminal law around AI-created nude images. They explain how aging legal definitions miss deepfakes. Conversations cover victim harms, platform regulation, civil remedies, and how future-proof laws could focus on harm and takedowns.
Mar 13, 2026 • 13min
Finding joy in plane food, turbulence and the middle seat
Matthew Capucci, meteorologist and storm chaser who studies turbulence and atmospheric quirks. He explains how turbulence forms and why it can change with climate, recounts flying through hurricanes and intense storms, and talks about differences between big jets and small planes. The conversation also touches on making peace with the middle seat and quirky love for airplane meals.
