Day 6

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October 09As The Social Reckoning hits theatres, Facebook whistleblower says the fight to reign in Big Tech continues
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Following Harry documents Harry Belafonte’s relentless fight for social justice
The paranoid Canadian novels that tapped into our collective fear of an American invasion
How a 1990s CBC Radio satire about Canada declaring war on the U.S. speaks to today
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
55 min
October 02Javier Milei wants to turn Argentina into an unregulated free-for-all zone for AI development
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The allegations against the Cornell 7 fit a pattern of institutional failure on sexual assault, says sociologist
The Chicago White Sox have the Pope’s blessing and a Cinderella story in the making
Why Robert Pattinson’s offbeat weirdness makes him this generation’s Nicolas Cage
Who is Daniel Robson and how did he dupe Canadian news outlets?
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
55 min
September 25As ICE cracks down on Haitians living in the U.S., some are fleeing to Canada
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What would it mean for teens to be able to opt out of social media algorithms?
How fanfiction is influencing mainstream romance
Canadian youth take governments to court over climate targets
Grammy-nominated artist Neko Case on her new 'Thelma and Louise' musical
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September 18Some AI agents cheat. But others act as whistleblowers. Could we use that to mitigate the threats posed by AI?
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Nevermind Skynet, for a retro-futuristic view of AI, check out Colossus: The Forbin Project
How the rising price of diesel could drive up the price of nearly everything
Should I Play It? Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
New novel The Rayburn Affair explores generative AI, creativity and the costs of ambition
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
55 min
September 11AI is scoring well on the toughest tests humans can design. What happens when it catches up to us?
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How pop stars use name changes to reinvent and rebel
As Israelis head to the polls, a writer and pollster says the stakes have never been higher
How the attacks of 9/11 and the war on terror laid the groundwork for Donald Trump
Despite a far-fetched premise, Whalefall offers a chance to better-understand sperm whales
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
54 min
September 04How to break up with big U.S. tech companies
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Why Sony’s push to digital-only video games has sparked a backlash
Why university students living in residence get better grades than those living off-campus
Tig Notaro’s Oscar-nominated documentary is a life-affirming portrait of a close friend’s death
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
55 min
August 28Conservative writer Charlie Sykes says Canada is right to take a stand against Trump’s tariffs
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What's Happening with the Neighbours Downstairs?
Why is Peter Lorre referenced in so many classic cartoons?
A Palestinian humanitarian worker says Israel is erasing the possibility of a Palestinian state
Furious has been called a post-Epstein thriller. Should you watch it?
Author Sarah Smarsh, celebrates Dolly Parton's working-class feminism
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
55 min
August 21What could a future without an auto industry look like for Canada?
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New trial data suggest mRNA vaccines could help transform cancer treatment
Why are premium vinyl releases from big stars missing finished mixes and whole songs?
It’s not your imagination; stolen food really does taste better
Andy Richter says his unexpected run on Dancing with the Stars was a joyful gift
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly quiz.
55 min
August 14How global pension funds are re-thinking risk in the age of climate change
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Why an information officer in BC kept livestreaming even as he fled a wildfire with his family
The cost of Canada's heavy reliance on U.S. tech, and what it would take to change it
Where are all the 'bears'? How weight-loss drugs are changing the celebration of big-bodied gay men
He was tracked on Flock cameras and surrounded by police – but he hadn’t committed any crime
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
55 min
August 07Following deadly strike, Ukraine warns of accelerated Russian missile production ahead of winter
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Pro-Israel lobby group poured record-breaking amount of money into Michigan's Democratic primary and lost
This comedian turned an abandoned New York newsstand into a whimsical pop-up offering puppet shows and rat's foot keychains
Miss Piggy is a karate-chopping hog and feminist icon. The woman who created her is proud of that legacy
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
55 min

About Day 6

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Get caught up on the week without ruining your weekend. Host Brent Bambury delivers an energetic mix of must-hear stories carefully chosen to keep you in the loop and keep you guessing. Ready when…