

Your World Tonight
CBC
Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 28min
Iran's president apologizes for attacks on neighbours, Dead U.S. soldiers repatriated, Building Canadian food independence, and more
Megan Williams, CBC Dubai reporter covering missile and drone strikes and local evacuations. Tom Perry, CBC London correspondent with on-the-ground Middle East analysis. They discuss Iran’s presidential apology alongside continuing strikes and diplomacy talks. They report on regional exchanges, U.S. troop repatriations, and Canada's push to strengthen its food processing and farming resilience.

Mar 6, 2026 • 27min
Trump demands Iran surrender, oil prices climb, Khalistani group threatens Canadians, and more
U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for nothing short of Iran’s unconditional surrender, rejecting peace talks. That posture as strikes and counterstrikes continue to hit Iran and surrounding countries for a seventh day. And intense Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut.And: Canadians are paying more at the pump as oil prices climb in response to the war.Also: An Ontario woman murdered this week had warned she was in danger, and a Khalistani extremist group may be responsible. A social media post says others who speak out against them could meet the same fate.Plus: Canada/U.S. trade negotiation, diversity at the Brier, and after federal cuts can U.S. national security agencies protect the country from threats?

Mar 5, 2026 • 28min
War spreads in Middle East, Trump on Iran’s next leader, B.C. forestry workers retraining, and more
Iran may be ground zero, but as missile and drone strikes rain down, and casualties climb, neighbouring countries are feeling direct impacts of a widening war.And: Canada and other NATO allies are walking a diplomatic tightrope. Some are sending military resources, others words of support or criticism, as they balance their responses to the war.Also: As their industry gets chopped down by tariffs B.C. forestry workers are being promised re-training, paid for by government programs. But it might be too little, and too late.Plus: A CBC News investigation reveals a link between two of the biggest criminal cases in the country, Humboldt driver faces deportation, China’s economic future, and more.

Mar 4, 2026 • 28min
Pentagon says U.S. winning, conflict spreads, the dangers of radon, and more
Lauren Pelley, CBC health reporter who covered radon risks and guideline debates. Margaret Evans, senior international correspondent reporting from Amman on Iran’s domestic strain. Katie Nicholson, Washington correspondent on Pentagon claims and munitions debates. Adrienne Arsenault, senior correspondent on the Israel–Hezbollah front. They discuss U.S. military claims, regional fallout in Iran and Lebanon, radon in homes, and munitions and evacuation controversies.

Mar 3, 2026 • 28min
Trump on the decision to go to war, last complainant at Stronach trial, FIFA housing crunch, and more
Fresh waves of attacks hit Iran and other countries in the region, as U.S. President Donald Trump gives another reason for why he made the decision to begin airstrikes.And: For nearly three weeks, 93-year-old Frank Stronach has walked into a Toronto courtroom and listened to seven women testify that he sexually assaulted them. The allegations span from 1977 to 1990 and the passage of time has been a major concern in the case.Also: It's a hundred days until the FIFA World Cup. Canada will co-host with matches in Toronto and Vancouver. But finding a place to stay in one of those cities is turning into an expensive headache.Plus: Poilievre’s Europe tour, how the war is affecting global stocks, and more.

Mar 2, 2026 • 28min
No end in sight for Middle East war, the IRGC in Canada, GLP-1 drug applications, and more
The bombing campaign in Iran has drawn in other countries. The U.S. and Israel are targeting Iran, but nations including UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are coming under fire from Tehran. And Lebanon’s Hezbollah is also playing a role — firing rockets at Israel, and drawing Israeli airstrikes. U.S. president Donald Trump says operations are likely to last four or five weeks. But, he hasn’t ruled out hostilities lasting “far longer.”We have reports from the region, with correspondents on the ground in Amman, Jerusalem, and Washington.And: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is a designated terrorist organization in Canada. So why do so many Iranians here say they are being threatened by its members?Also: As of January, Ozempic is no longer protected by an exclusivity patent in Canada. That means other companies can make generics here. We look at how that process is going.Plus: Public service cuts in Nova Scotia, and more.

Mar 1, 2026 • 31min
Iran vows revenge for Supreme Leader's death, Human trafficking in Northern Ontario, Testing sunscreen effectiveness, and more
Paul Hunter, CBC Washington correspondent reporting on U.S. reactions and political fallout. Margaret Evans, senior international correspondent covering strikes, mourning and Iran’s interim leadership. They discuss regional airstrikes and retaliation. They cover U.S. troop casualties and political responses. The conversation highlights uncertainty about Iran’s future and risk of wider conflict.

Feb 28, 2026 • 29min
U.S. and Israel launch air attacks against Iran
David Common, CBC senior correspondent, breaks down military strategy and likely campaign paths. Crystal Gumansing, CBC Jerusalem reporter, gives on-the-ground updates about Israeli statements and Iran's missile responses. They discuss large US-Israel air strikes, targeted leadership hits, Iran's regional retaliation, and international reactions.

Feb 27, 2026 • 27min
Cholesterol in kids, Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition, moon mission facelift, and more
Anand Ram, a space and science reporter who covered NASA’s Artemis revamp, and Lauren Pelley, a health reporter on pediatric cholesterol screening. They discuss calls for universal childhood cholesterol checks, Bill Clinton’s testimony about Jeffrey Epstein, NASA adding a safety moon test, and rising cross-border tensions in South Asia.

Feb 26, 2026 • 27min
PM leaves for India, Poilievre targets Trump, Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition, and more
Tashauna Reid, a CBC health reporter, flags possible overuse of antipsychotics in long-term care. Rafi Bajikhan, a CBC on-the-ground reporter, covers Mark Carney’s India visit and Sikh community security worries. They also touch on shifting trade politics, an unusually direct critique of U.S. trade policy, and high-profile political testimony and investigations.


