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What’s next for the Democratic Party
07/08/2026 | 19 mins.
Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed's primary win shows anti-establishment sentiment is strong within the party. Two political reporters explain what it means as Democrats try to regain control of Congress in November.
Lessons learned from walking across Canada
07/08/2026 | 16 mins.
Retired couple Simon Lanoix and Julie Chatelain from Vancouver Island have been walking the length of the Trans Canada Trail in stages over the past 8 years. They talk about how it has changed their perspective on the country they live in and why they think more people should take up long walks
Yes, you can surf in the prairies
07/08/2026 | 5 mins.
Surfers are flocking to a special surf spot on the Bow River in Calgary. The Current Producer Allison Dempster learns about river surfing and how this unlikely spot in the Canadian prairies has become a beloved sport for surfers.
Should Big Oil’s windfall be taxed?
06/08/2026 | 19 mins.
Canadian consumers are being hit with skyrocketing prices on oil and gas as a result of the US-Iran war. At the same time, oil and gas companies in Canada and around the world are recording record-breaking profits because of the surge in demand, sparking debate on whether they should be taxed more. We hear from both sides of the debate and explore what regulations are currently in place in Canada to protect consumers from price shocks.
Is AI killing reality?
06/08/2026 | 24 mins.
Deepfake expert Hany Farid says if you think you can still spot AI-generated images and video, you're kidding yourself. Even he has to work harder than ever before to suss them out. He worries it's eroding our common bonds and democracy, but he believes we can still fight back.

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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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