

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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Feb 9, 2026 • 24min
Cuba fuel shortage affects Canadian travellers, police oversight, child allergies, and more
Jennifer LaGrassa, CBC health reporter on childhood food allergy research. Jamie Strashan, CBC provincial affairs reporter on Ontario’s sweeping police review after corruption charges. Nisha Patel, CBC international reporter on Cuba’s aviation fuel crisis and its disruption to Canadian travellers. They discuss aviation cancellations, police oversight and investigations, and new findings on what drives childhood allergies.

Feb 8, 2026 • 31min
Lindsey Vonn in hospital, British chief of staff resigns, Protests against Quebec's changes to permanent residency program, and more
Kobino Oduro, field reporter who covered province-wide protests in Quebec and spoke with affected newcomers. Julia Chapman, CBC London reporter who covered the political fallout in Britain. They discuss massive protests over Quebec's permanent residency changes. They cover a UK resignation tied to newly released files and the political reverberations across Westminster.

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Feb 7, 2026 • 30min
Canada's Embassy in Greenland, Remains found in search for kidnapped miners, Speed skater wins Canada's first medal in Milan, and more
Feltly Shannock, CBC reporter on Russia-Ukraine developments. Jorge Pereira, Mexico City correspondent covering searches for kidnapped miners. Chris Brown, on-location from Nuuk covering Canada-Greenland-Denmark talks. They discuss Canada opening a consulate in Greenland and sovereignty tensions with the U.S. They cover bodies found in the search for Vizsla Silver employees and Canada's first Olympic medal in Milan.

Feb 6, 2026 • 26min
Olympic Opening Ceremony, police corruption case widens, Canada’s salt shortage, and more.
Colin Butler, CBC reporter on Ontario road salt supply; Michelle Song, CBC journalist covering the widening Toronto police corruption probe; Sarah Levitt, CBC reporter in Italy on the Milano‑Cortina 2026 opening. They discuss Canada’s strained road salt logistics. They cover the expanding police corruption investigation in Toronto. They report from Italy on the Olympic opening ceremony and Team Canada’s parade.

Feb 5, 2026 • 27min
Corrupt cop allegations, Ottawa rolls out its auto plan, search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, and more
Philip Lee Shannock, on-the-ground reporter who covered a major Toronto police corruption case. David Thurton, journalist explaining Ottawa’s new auto and EV policy moves. Katie Nicholson, Washington correspondent who reported on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. They discuss shocking police corruption charges. They unpack Ottawa’s billions-for-auto plan and EV incentive changes. They outline the mysterious disappearance and search.

Feb 4, 2026 • 27min
Ottawa’s auto strategy, Alberta’s judge ultimatum, forever young at the Winter Games, and more
Helen Pike, CBC correspondent on Alberta politics, explains the province’s threat to withhold judge funding over appointment reforms. David Thornton, CBC reporter on industry, outlines Ottawa’s new auto plan that drops the EV mandate and brings back buyer incentives. They discuss political brinkmanship and shifting federal auto policy in clear, punchy segments.

Feb 3, 2026 • 27min
PM Harper honoured, Ontario bomb-making allegations, Milan’s Olympic ‘Meh’, and more
Olivia Stefanovic, CBC reporter who covered Stephen Harper’s portrait unveiling and legacy. Jennifer Yoon, CBC journalist who reported on the London, Ontario investigation linked to Western University. Briar Stewart, CBC correspondent in Milan who explored local ambivalence about the Milano-Cortina Games. They discuss Harper’s public tribute, alarming arrests over alleged bomb-making supplies, and why many Milan residents are unimpressed by the Olympics.

Feb 2, 2026 • 27min
Affordability battles, CBC News in Iraq, Italy’s Olympic challenge, and more
Sarah Levitt, CBC reporter on the ground in Italy covering logistics for the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. Peter Armstrong, CBC business journalist tracking Canada’s auto sector and federal strategy. Tom Perry, CBC political reporter on Ottawa’s fight over grocery relief. They discuss grocery affordability battles, Canada’s auto industry outlook, geopolitical tensions near Iraq, and Olympic logistical challenges.

Feb 1, 2026 • 29min
Rafah border crossing opening, Iran - U.S. tensions, NHL players at the Olympics, and more
There is growing desperation for those in Gaza to leave for medical help and for aid to get in. The Rafah border crossing with Egypt is supposed to reopen, after Israel closed it two years ago. But significant help is yet to come in or out.Also: Iran's Supreme Leader is trying to deter U.S. aggression - warning the Americans, any attack on Iran would spark a wider war in the Middle East. Those comments come as the U.S. boosts its military presence in the region and President Donald Trump urges Iran to come to the table and negotiate a nuclear deal. Meanwhile, Iranians in this country tell CBC News they're feeling anxious about their family thousands of kilometres away, in the wake of deadly protests. And: After a 12 year pause, NHL players are returning to the Olympics. Expectations are high - especially for one matchup that, in this moment, seems to represent more than sport. CBC is in Milan with a preview.Plus: New victim comes forward in Epstein case, Conservative party convention wraps up, Myanmar election, and more.

Jan 31, 2026 • 29min
Poilievre holds on to Conservative leadership, Flooding in Newfoundland, Math prodigy turned crypto fugitive, and more
Episode description: Despite a rocky year for the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre coasted through a vote on his leadership Friday night by a margin of 87 percent. While its clear the party faithful are still pumped up about Poilievre, his next task is to win over the public. Also: In the community of Badger, Newfoundland, ice jams are causing flooding on three major rivers nearby. Its forced nearly a quarter of the population to evacuate - while the rest are on high alert. For many residents, its the second time they've had to leave home in less than a year. And: A young Canadian at the center of an international manhunt continues to evade police. Andean Medjedovic is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in crypto currency - and faces several criminal charges. The Fifth Estate has uncovered details about him since he went into hiding, including where he might be now.Plus: Croatia brings back mandatory military service, Making the Olympics more sustainable, K-Pop at the Grammys, and more.


