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Trump’s comments ease oil prices, for now
10/03/2026 | 19 mins.
From gas prices, to air travel, to fertilizer costs, to interest rates… experts Heather Exner-Pirot, of the McDonald-Laurier Institute, and Neil Shearing, of Global Economics, break down how the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran will affect Canadians — and the broader global economy.
Do you have a “hassler” in your life?
10/03/2026 | 18 mins.
Is there someone in your life who is a constant hassle, stressing you out? Researchers who study "hasslers" say there are a lot of them, and having a lot of them in our life can actually affect our health, and how quickly we age. We speak to Brea Perry, a Professor of Sociology, and Associate Director of the Irsay Institute at Indiana University about the health impacts of having a hassler in our life and how we can navigate these relationships.
Did you know there were pelicans in Saskatchewan?
10/03/2026 | 8 mins.
Since the late ‘70s, the American white pelican has summered along the South Saskatchewan River. The Pelicans fly south in the winter and their return north is eagerly awaited. There's even a Pelican Watch contest to spot the first pelican of the season. Fort Qu'appelle, Saskatchewan recently took their pelican love one step further, making it their town's official bird. Some locals even call themselves “Fort Qu’Appelicans.” We talk to Brian Strong, the mayor of Fort Qu’Appelle about the town’s love for pelicans.
Prescription surge of ADHD meds across Canada
10/03/2026 | 21 mins.
In some Canadian provinces, stimulant prescriptions for ADHD have doubled or tripled in recent years — particularly among young women. Experts say the uptick in prescriptions can be explained, in part, because of an increase in virtual health providers post-pandemic and more conversations about mental health over social media. But the speed of some of these diagnoses has some medical professionals worried some Canadians are being misdiagnosed.
How a gene edit gave a B.C teen his life back
09/03/2026 | 15 mins.
Not long ago, Ty Sperle was living with a rare genetic disease called chronic granulomatous disease that impacted his immune system. Now he’s the first person in the world to be cured of the disease thanks to a cutting edge technique called prime editing. Ty tells us about how the treatment has changed his life and his doctor Dr. Stuart Turvey breaks down what this historic success means for treating other similar diseases.

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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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