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    What it’s like to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere

    10/04/2026 | 7 mins.
    Tonight, the Artemis II crew comes back to Earth at a maximum speed of 38,405 kilometres per hour. Only a very few people know what that feels like — and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is one of them. We talk to him about his experience of going to the International Space Station and how he feels today as his astronaut friends make their way back home.
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    Can Alberta’s Naheed Nenshi work with the federal NDP?

    10/04/2026 | 9 mins.
    Naheed Nenshi is the former mayor of Calgary and the leader of the Alberta NDP. He joins us to talk about his province’s future, being the leader of the opposition against Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith, and NDP Alberta’s relationship with the federal New Democratic Party after Avi Lewis becomes the new leader.
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    Premier Danielle Smith’s vision for Alberta

    10/04/2026 | 19 mins.
    We talk to the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, about the separatist movement to take Alberta out of Canada, and the major push for a nation-building pipeline, happening at the same time.
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    CFL legend Jon Cornish on why they love Calgary

    10/04/2026 | 9 mins.
    Jon Cornish is a sports legend and community hero in Calgary. They played nine seasons for the Stampeders, won two Grey Cups, the Lou Marsh Trophy and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. And after their CFL career, they decided to stay in Calgary. They founded the city's premiere Black leadership organization — the Calgary Black Chambers. And since 2022 they have served as Chancellor of the University of Calgary. We talk to Jon Cornish about the city they love, and the future of Calgary they hope to see.
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    Why Alberta separatists want to leave Canada

    10/04/2026 | 17 mins.
    The stage is being set for a polarizing debate in Alberta. Separatists say they have the signatures they need to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada. As the stakes rise, CBC’s Allison Dempster takes a closer look at who and what is driving the separatist movement — and who is pushing back in her documentary.

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About The Current

Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.
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