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- It's been a big week for new species. First, a new cat species was announced and then a new penguin made headlines. But scientists say this is just the tip of a rather huge iceberg. Dirk Steinke is amongst the scientists who believe there are literally millions of species in the world yet to be revealed. Most are insects, spiders, and arthropods but there are some bigger animals to find too. Steinke is a research scientist at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics at the University of Guelph and a member of the team working on the International of Life Barcode. He weighs in on what needs to be done to protect the species before they're gone.
- In 2007, 20-year-old Vienna Luke was sexually assaulted by her brother-in-law. Decades later with the support of her older sister Shawnessy Luke, Vienna went undercover to elicit a confession from her abuser.
Their story is the subject of a new CBC podcast “Personally: Agent Layla.” - Paul Workman was a foreign correspondent for more than 35 years, covering conflict and catastrophes around the world for CTV and CBC News. But when he was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a rare type of blood cancer, he chose not to tell his employer and to keep on working. We speak with Paul Workman about why he decided to keep his disease secret, and where one draws the line about what your employer needs to know about your health.
- The American author argues in her The Atlantic cover story "Empire of Grift" that Donald Trump and his circle have revolutionized U.S. foreign policy for private gain. Some of it is ideological. Much of it is driven by self-interest. Anne Applebaum says Canada is right to adapt. And she wonders if America understands what it has become.
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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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