The Canadian government is taking a hard stance against Russia at the risk of provoking the bear. This week, we take a closer at our relationship with Russia with the help of Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, ex-KGB spy Jack Barsky and former Canadian Ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman.

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The successful rescue of the young soccer team that was trapped in a Thai cave is the feel-good news story that we all needed. But the fear that these kids went through is somewhat relatable to B.C. resident Andrew Munoz. His incredible story of survival is the subject of this week’s episode.

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In this week’s episode, we hear from a former gang member who explains what it's like to be in a gang and the struggle to escape a lifestyle of violence.

And, what’s behind the flare-up in gang activity in some of our country’s biggest cities, and what lessons can former gang members teach us so we can break the cycle of criminal activity on our streets?

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The sentencing this week of Winston Blackmore and James Oler after a decades-long polygamy case in B.C. has shone a light on the laws surrounding the practice in Canada. But why is polygamy illegal, and why is it considered to be a bad thing?

This is Why is produced by @JohnODowdIRL and @Niki_Reitmayer.

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The treatment of migrant and refugee families south of the border has received international attention and strong criticism in recent days. But how is Canada treating those coming to our country in search of a better life? And could a clampdown on immigration in the U.S. cause a rise in the numbers of people seeking refuge in Canada?

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