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The power of kindness and other life lessons from a priest
19/03/2026 | 24 mins.
Father James Martin is known around the world for giving voice to Catholics who are often excluded from their church, including those in the LGBTQ community. In his new book “Work in Progress” he writes about how he found faith in the margins and why his most important life lessons came working as a busboy in a busy small town restaurant.
Can American doctors solve BC’s healthcare woes?
19/03/2026 | 19 mins.
Is British Colombia’s push to recruit American doctors actually easing the strain on the healthcare system, or just offering a short-term fix? We look at what’s driving physicians to move, how the recruitment process really works, and if this approach is addressing the deeper, long-standing issues in Canadian healthcare.
E-waste is on the rise in Canada, here’s why you should care
19/03/2026 | 23 mins.
From old cellphones and chargers to fridges and washing machines, Canadians are getting rid of more old technology than ever. We speak with two Canadian researchers who study electronic waste to find out how we should be dealing with the rise of e-waste, why it's so hard to make our technology last longer, and the unseen costs, before our favourite devices even make it into our homes.
How the US-Israel-Iran war is revealing our overdependency on fossil fuels
18/03/2026 | 18 mins.
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran is driving up the price of oil and sending shockwaves around the world -- especially in Asia, which relies heavily on oil from the Middle East. But the ongoing oil crisis is also highlighting our global overdependency on fossil fuels. We speak with a reporter in Bangladesh about the situation in Asia, and Andrew Leach, an energy and environmental economist and a professor at the University of Alberta, about whether this is the moment that forces world leaders to rethink where they get their energy from.
SpaceX's 1 million satellite plan could change the night sky
18/03/2026 | 11 mins.
Scientists say a proposal to launch a million satellites into Earth's orbit is short-sighted, and highlights the need for more regulations as companies look to capitalize on space. We hear from Aaron Boley, Co-director at the Outer Space Institute and professor at UBC, about how having so many satellites in space can contribute to space junk and impact Earth's atmosphere.

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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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