Front Burner

Front Burner

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  • The true story behind ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
    In the 1920s, something nefarious started happening to members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. Within four years, at least 60 people were murdered or disappeared. Journalist David Grann takes us through the true crime story that inspired his book, and now a movie, Killers of the Flower Moon.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    26 min
  • Hamas hostages’ uncertain future
    A former peace negotiator who worked on a high-profile prisoner swap on what it could take for captives in Gaza to be returned.
    Middle East director for the International Communities Organization Gershon Baskin also explains what he’s hearing from his contacts in Hamas.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    28 min
  • The 'algorithmic fog of war' with Israel and Hamas
    Avi Asher-Schapiro, tech reporter with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, takes us through some of the reasons fake news or misleading content about the fight between Israel and Hamas is being amplified on social media feeds.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    27 min
  • After 5 years of legal weed, what's changed?
    In October 2018, Canada legalized cannabis after decades of prohibition. The goals were to improve safety, public health and curb the illegal market. There were great expectations for a thriving cannabis industry.
    What’s changed in the industry since legalization? What challenges does it still face? And where does it go next?
    Solomon Israel, a journalist covering the cannabis industry for MJBizDaily, explains.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    22 min
  • Israel prepares to invade Gaza
    As Israeli forces sit poised for a land invasion into Gaza in their campaign against Hamas, hundreds of thousands of Gazans are facing displacement or worse. Ishaan Tharoor, global affairs columnist with the Washington Post, brings us a recap of the latest developments, and where things could be headed next.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    28 min
  • Who’s responsible for the fentanyl crisis?
    The U.S is cracking down on fentanyl’s global supply chain by targeting Mexican and Chinese individuals with indictments and sanctions. Officials from those countries insist it’s largely an American problem.
    What’s actually happening on the ground in China and Mexico? What impact will U.S. retaliation have?
    Today, journalist Zachary Siegel explains.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    24 min
  • Voices from Gaza under ‘complete siege’
    After Hamas’ attack on Israel, Israeli officials announced a full siege of Gaza, cutting off all supplies, including water, electricity and food. Intense missile attacks continue to hit the territory.
    Today, three people who call Gaza home tell us how they’re coping.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    25 min
  • What is Hamas?
    In today's episode, we take a closer look at Hamas, the militant group behind this weekend’s assault on Israel. How did it end up governing Gaza? What are its origins and its goals?
    Lawrence Pintak — former CBS News Middle East correspondent and author of five books on religion, media and the Middle East — is our guest.
    For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
    Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
    20 min
  • Hamas attacks, Israel declares war
    After Hamas launched thousands of rockets, broke through the Israeli border and took hostages in southern towns in a surprise attack on Saturday, Israel has retaliated with its own missile strikes and declared war.
    Now, Hamas has threatened to execute an Israeli captive for every unannounced strike on civilians, and Israel says it will block food, water and fuel from entering Gaza in a “complete siege.”
    As Israeli troops amass near Gaza, what could come next? Shayndi Raice is the Wall Street Journal’s deputy bureau chief for the Middle East and North Africa, and she’s based in Tel Aviv.
    An earlier version of this episode stated Hamas paragliders landed at the center of an Israeli music festival before opening fire. As CBC has not independently verified the involvement of paragliders in shootings at the festival, the reference has been removed.
    21 min
  • Front Burner Introduces: Someone Knows Something | Season 8
    Host David Ridgen joins victims' family members as they investigate cold cases, tracking down leads, speaking to suspects and searching for answers. In the highly-anticipated 8th season of Someone Knows Something, award-winning investigator David Ridgen delves into a cold case that has haunted Whitehorse for more than 15 years. Angel Carlick was a vibrant youth worker, nicknamed ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ by her loved ones. She had plans after graduation to become legal guardian of her brother and work to support struggling youth at her local resource centre. But just days before she was set to graduate in 2007, at age 18, Angel disappeared. Months later, her remains were found in a remote area in the Canadian north. As David works alongside Angel's family, friends, and community, he uncovers details surrounding her death and strives to bring her justice, while honouring the legacy of her late mother, Wendy. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/6PZExn6H
    49 min

About Front Burner

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Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people…

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