“Russia Rising” is a new investigative podcast series hosted by Jeff Semple, the former Europe Bureau Chief for Global News. This series hopes to unravel the giant mystery behind Putin’s Russia with the help of those who know her best - Russian Trolls, Hackers, Putin Supporters, and even a former Russian K.G.B. agent. 

Join Jeff on the journey to unravel how Russia has gone from tenuous ally, to a potential global threat.

Here’s a sneak peek from episode 2 of the series…. and while you’re listening, search and subscribe to “Russia Rising” for free at Curiouscast.ca or wherever you’re enjoying this podcast.

Canada is experiencing one of its biggest labour shortages in years, but that doesn't mean employees are seeing wage growth reflecting that talent crunch.  Last week, a senior official with the Bank of Canada said one of the causes could be that employers are struggling to find candidates with the right skills.  One Canadian company thinks it might have the answers.  We spoke with Christian St. Cyr  (BC & Ontario labour market report) about where we are going with the future of work.

ARE YOU OK WITH...the Governor of Virginia doing some blackface?

And can you spot fake news? Do you know what's real...what isn't?

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GUEST HOST: Eric Chapman Should we be open to more alternative methods of combating the overdose epidemic? Like opium tea?​ We chat to activist and author Dana Larsen. Is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day?  Cause it actually may NOT be. And we quickly tackle Super Bowl LIII...even though we don't know anything about it! GET IT ON APPLE PODCAST, GOOGLE PODCASTS, OR WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS

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GUEST HOST: Eric ChapmanWe discuss the importance of Mental Health.  Eric reveals his own struggles with anxiety and depression, and we took calls from Shift listeners across Canada. We chat to comedian Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project) about her carreer in comedy, and her upcoming appearance at the JFL Northwest 2019 in Vancouver. Plus, music commentator and shameless idealist Eric Alper fills us in on the 2019 Juno Awards.

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GUEST HOST: Eric ChapmanThe case of accused serial killer Bruce McArthur has us wondering if we need to call for the return of the death penalty to Canada. ARE YOU OK WITH... people sleeping behind the wheel of their semi-autonomous vehicles? Plus, We speak to hunter and bush cook Art Napoleon, host of APTN's Moosemeat and Marmalade.

GUEST HOST: Niki ReitmayerAre Canadian children getting too much screen time? It may be affecting their ability to learn.  We speak to Dr. Delaney Ruston, Physician and documentary filmmaker. We go behind the scenes with Jeff Jacobson to find out what it takes to book big name talent for speaking tours. Plus, we chat to Mario Alves, a Bricklaying Champion from Hamilton Ontario!

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GUEST HOST: Niki Reitmayer

The first of five days in the Humboldt bus tragedy begins Monday in Melfort, SK.  The driver of the semi involved in the crash has pleaded guilty to all 29 counts of driving dangerously.  We talked to Richard Cloutier (co-host News 680 CJOB, Winnipeg) who is covering the sentencing for Global News Radio.

We chat to Global Reporter Jeff Semple, who has a new podcast called Russia Rising that explores the mystery and intrigue surrounding Russia.

Niki and Kathryn discuss the lunacy of two Road Rage incidents, one in America and one in Canada.

Plus, Vincent Genna (Psychic Medium, healer, and speaker) helps us see if it's possible to predict who could win the Super Bowl! 

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We discuss the Doomsday Clock, a symbol which represents the likelihood of a man-made global catastrophe.  We chat with Bruce Beach, a man who has long been preparing for the possible end of the world, and has the largest bunker in Canada.

ARE YOU OK WITH...Alberta spending 30 million on pro-pipeline advertising?

Plus, we gather sounds of old machines from the past, see if we can identify them, and ask our callers if they miss these sounds.

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GUEST HOST: Eric Chapman

The World Health Organization recently classified video game addiction as a mental health disorder.  Producer Amir Ali chatted to Cam Adair, who shared his personal story of addiction and the efforts to better understand and provide help for this issue.

ARE YOU OK WITH... Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's spending habits...he's on track to spend more than any Prime Minister outside of a period of war...

Plus, The National Music Center in Calgary, AB has launched a new exhibit showcasing a history of radio.  We spoke to Jesse Moffat, Director of Collections and Exhibitions.

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