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Roller derby doc that looks at the community is changing lives Jan 30, 2026

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Sport is for many a part of their national identity. So what if your nation doesn’t fall within one country’s specific borders? That’s the genesis of the roller derby team Indigenous Rising, which is the focus of the new documentary Rising Through The Fray. Filmmaker Courtney Montour and player Sour Cherry tell us about the roller derby community and how it's changed lives.

The world has entered its water bankruptcy era Jan 30, 2026

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According to the UN, the world is entering an era of “water bankruptcy,” a term scientists are using to describe what happens when water use outpaces nature’s ability to recover. In this conversation, we unpack what that actually means, and why many water systems are no longer bouncing back even after rains return. We hear from Kaveh Madani, the author of a new UN report, and the Director of the Institute for Water, Environment and Health at United Nations University.

One step closer: Jeremy Hansen on orbiting the moon Jan 30, 2026

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The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, on a 10-day trip around the moon and back. It’s the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, testing what it really takes for humans and their spacecraft to survive deep space, and setting the stage for the next big leap.

Spider monkeys share “insider knowledge” to find the best food Jan 29, 2026

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New research from Mexico and the UK is shining a light on how spider monkeys work together to let each other know where the best food in their habitat is and when it’ll ripen. We hear from Gabriel Ramos Fernandez at the National Autonomous University of Mexico about what humans can learn from this behaviour.

Why the world is in a ‘gold rush’ Jan 29, 2026

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The price of gold hit another record high this week. People see the precious metal as a safe haven during unstable times. But there are other reasons we have coveted gold since the dawn of civilization, not all of them rational. We'll hear from Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group and Globe and Mail columnist, John Rapley, about the allure of gold and what's drawn people to it over centuries.

Canada weighs social media ban for kids under 14 Jan 29, 2026

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Australia has banned social media for young people under 16. The UK is looking to do the same, and France announced its plans to ban the platforms for kids under 15. But as Canada considers a ban, experts question if a ban is the right approach.

Elly Gotz on surviving the Holocaust, and why hate is pointless Jan 29, 2026

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At 97 years of age, Elly Gotz still speaks about his experience as a survivor of the Holocaust. While he wants people to understand the cruelty he lived through at the hands of the Nazis, he also wants to spread the word that hatred is pointless. He is hoping that with each speech he gives, someone will be affected and will learn not to hate.

Nardwuar “blown away” by Order of Canada nod Jan 28, 2026

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Nardwuar The Human Serviette has been behind the mic for four decades, from campus radio to Much Music to his YouTube channel and Instagram, millions of devoted followers are drawn to his celebrity interviews. We speak with Nardwuar about the power of independent media, the value of research and why stars like Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish andTimothée Chalamet want to be interviewed by him.

Do you call dibs on your street parking spot in the snow? Jan 28, 2026

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As much of Canada is still digging itself out after record snowfall, we take a look at how drivers are trying to stake their claim on dug out street parking spots. We hear from The Globe and Mail Columnist and Humber College Comedy Program director Andrew Clark about whether Canadians should be more ruthless about calling dibs.

How violent ICE crackdowns changed life in Minnesota Jan 28, 2026

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The fear in Minneapolis is palpable. While President Donald Trump seems to be signalling a change in the violent immigration crackdown that has left two people dead and a city on edge, those caught up in the chaos are not breathing any easier. In our documentary, Turmoil in the Twin Cities, we hear from residents who say they’re still on high alert.

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