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Justin Trudeau’s stubbornness and self-confidence helped his rise to power, but have served him “incredibly poorly on the way down,” says Gerald Butts, who was once one of the prime minister’s closest advisors. Matt Galloway discusses Trudeau’s resignation and legacy with Butts and Monte Solberg, a former Conservative cabinet minister under Stephen Harper.
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Noah Mintz was only in knee-deep water when he was almost paralyzed by a rogue wave, rising suddenly out of the ocean at twice the size of the waves around it. We learn more about these deadly walls of water in the documentary The Wave.
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Protestors in South Korea are demanding the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law and is now accused of committing insurrection — with some observers pointing the finger of blame at what he was watching on YouTube.
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U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is threatening to retake control of the Panama Canal, but Panama's president says it's not for sale. We look at how this critical artery of global trade has once again become a centre of geopolitical tension.
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Maureen Palmer’s partner Mike Pond has been an alcoholic for decades, but the couple say trying to quit completely never worked — and that focusing on abstinence could be doing more harm than good for some people who struggle with alcohol addiction. In their new book, You Don’t Have to Quit, they offer 20 strategies to help a loved one drink less, informed by Pond’s experience of being mostly sober.
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Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister after the Liberal Party picks a new leader. Matt Galloway discusses what happens next — and when Canadians can expect an election — with former Conservative strategist Chad Rogers, Liberal strategist Susan Smith and Brad Lavigne, a former national director of the NDP.
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We get to know a few of the extraordinary people just named to the Order of Canada: hate crime expert Barbara Perry, food insecurity expert Valerie Tarasuk and artist Ruth Abernethy.
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Julie Nystrom was so worried that her teenage daughter would die from a drug overdose, she hired a private investigator to track down the man selling her drugs. In The Current’s documentary Everybody Loves Jay, which first aired last month, she said she wants police to do more to protect teens against dealers and the toxic drug supply.
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The news these days can feel relentlessly grim, but there are stories of progress and positivity buried in the bad. Angus Hervey, editor of a website called Fix The News, shares some of those stories and explains why the audience also has a role in helping the media to highlight them.
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Journalist Elizabeth Renzetti says the fight for women's rights is far from over, from persistent wage inequality to a global backlash over reproductive rights. In October, she spoke to Rebecca Zandbergen about her book What She Said: Conversations About Equality.
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Jessica Moorhouse says the way you manage — or mismanage — your money could have roots in your childhood, and it’s not just about willpower or responsible choices. The financial educator explores how to break those cycles in her book Everything But Money: The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Freedom.
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At least 15 people are dead and dozens injured after a man drove a truck into a crowd celebrating the new year in New Orleans. The Washington Post’s Ben Brasch shares what we know about the attack, which the FBI are investigating as an act of terrorism.
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DeMar DeRozan changed the conversation around mental health in basketball, starting with a single tweet about his own struggles with depression. In September, the former Toronto Raptor spoke to Matt Galloway about why he now sees vulnerability as a form of strength — and why he “couldn't stand” Kyle Lowry when they first met.
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Acclaimed Montreal chef Chuck Hughes never really cooked at home before he had kids — but now he's conjuring up recipes like hotdog bun French toast with his mini sous-chefs. He shares some recipes that your kids might love in his book Home Cooking: Family Favourite Recipes From My Kitchen To Yours.
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Saskatoon is a hub of creativity and culture, but is also grappling with the same problems roiling other Canadian cities. In November, Matt Galloway hosted a special show at a packed Broadway Theatre to meet the people that make life great in the Paris of the Prairies.
First up, singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker performs some music from his new album Great Big Sky, and shares how he recently found out he has a new fan: King Charles III.
Then, literary power couple Yann Martel and Alice Kuipers only intended to live and work in Saskatoon for a year, but they fell in love with the “land of living skies” — and never left.
Plus, Saskatoon’s new Mayor Cynthia Block shares how she’s going to tackle a growing housing and homelessness crisis, and what it means to be the city’s first female mayor.
Also, social media comedy star Farideh lands some laughs about women’s health and being a (sometimes under-appreciated) mother.
And Indigenous-led tourism is inviting the world to Saskatchewan, telling the province's stories through the eyes of Indigenous communities. Jenni Lessard and Honey Constant-Inglis tell us about the power and understanding that can come from sharing a story — and a meal.
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The great Willie Nelson released his 153rd album this year — and shows no signs of slowing down, even at 91 years of age. Music journalist John Spong has ranked all of Nelson’s records and explores the artist’s story in the podcast, One By Willie.
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Comedian Mark Critch has landed a major political exclusive: an interview with Justin Trudeau, recorded shortly before the prime minister cancelled all his other year-end interviews. Critch shares what Trudeau said about his political future; his Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump; and why Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre refused the invite for a chat on This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
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Steve and Mary Carroll set up the Saskatoon Diving Club 20 years ago, and this year they sent two divers to the Olympics. In November, Matt Galloway took in the view from the 10-metre board, and heard how this landlocked city built a world-class diving program.
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Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government will likely face a non-confidence motion early in the new year, which could mean a federal election in the coming months. The Globe and Mail’s Stephanie Levitz and the Toronto Star’s Ryan Tumilty unpack an explosive year in Ottawa — and what lies ahead.
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When seven fishermen disappeared off Newfoundland’s coast this summer, everyone feared the worst. But as hours turned into days and hope dwindled, the men were found — alive. The ‘Lucky 7’ share their harrowing brush with death in our documentary Lost at Sea.
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