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It was the biggest gold discovery in history...until it wasn’t. In 1995, Canadian mining company Bre-X announced to the world it had found a significant amount of gold deep in the jungles of Indonesia. Stock prices soared as investors worldwide fought to stake their claim. But when Bre-X’s chief geologist mysteriously fell from a helicopter over the jungle, the story of the billion dollar discovery began to unravel. Nearly three decades later, no one has ever been held accountable. In the new podcast, The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam, host Suzanne Wilton takes you from the jungles of Indonesia to small town Alberta, Canada, to investigate what really happened and find out more about the man behind the biggest goldmine fraud of all time. Produced for the BBC World Service and CBC by BBC Scotland Productions. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/Duo5eihh

The CBC's Washington correspondent Katie Simpson discusses the U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Topics include the candidates' performances, key moments, misinformation from Trump, Biden's challenges, and the concept of 'pretendians'.

Explore Charlottetown's immigration boom and its impact on demographics, workforce solutions, rising housing prices, and strained public services. Follow the journey of Lebanese chef Pierre El Hajar and the changing culinary scene. Learn about the challenges and benefits of rapid population growth in Charlottetown and the difficulties faced by immigrants like Joy Fajardo in accessing healthcare and affordable housing.

Conservatives claiming victory in a longtime Liberal stronghold raise questions about Trudeau's leadership. Voters expressing frustration and desire for change. Liberal Party's future uncertain amidst decline in stronghold and doubts about Trudeau's leadership.

Kaveh Shahrooz explains Canada's decision to label Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorists, discussing the dual role of the IRGC, their connection to the downing of a plane, and Iran's lack of transparency. The episode explores the implications of this designation on the Iranian community in Canada and the challenges in Canada-Iran diplomatic relations.

The podcast discusses the Edmonton Oilers' historic Stanley Cup final comeback after being down 3-0 against the Florida Panthers, the potential impact of a win on the city and country, and how it could elevate Connor McDavid's status among the best players ever.

Canadian cities are facing infrastructure crises with aging systems. Calgary's water main break highlights the need for consistent investment. Scarborough mourns declining transit quality. Montreal and Ottawa also struggle with infrastructure maintenance and investment.

Journalist Jenny Kleeman discusses pronatalists pushing for more babies in wealthy countries, raising concerns about eugenics, racist theories, and embryo selection. The podcast explores unconventional parenting, immigration's impact on low fertility rates, and ethical dilemmas in selecting embryos based on genetic traits.

Steve LeVine discusses China's booming electric vehicle market, where consumers can buy high-quality cars for $10,000. The podcast explores the rise of Chinese EVs, resistance from American and European governments, and challenges faced by Chinese carmakers like BYD in the US market.

Exploring the challenges faced by Ukrainians in Kharkiv amidst ongoing war. Children finding refuge in underground schools. Impact of Russian attacks on neighborhoods. Ukraine's struggles in defense with Canadian-provided equipment. Discussion on Western support and recent peace summit efforts.