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When World Cup fans come together, joy follows
18/06/2026 | 24 mins.
During this World Cup, fans are coming together in unexpected encounters. We hear from Boston — where the Tartan Army has invaded from Scotland, allowing Boston locals to make a bunch of new Scottish friends. From Lawrence, Kansas, where locals like artist Stan Herd have wrapped their arms around the Algerian team that's training there. And from Guadalajara, Mexico, where filmmaker Emanuel Hahn tells us about an unfolding love affair between Mexican and Korean fans.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on the future of his province
18/06/2026 | 24 mins.
When it comes to provincial politics these days, pipelines and separatist movements are making a lot of headlines. But for many Canadians things like healthcare and housing are still the most important. In Nova Scotia, that's certainly the case, with ongoing emergency room closures, big changes to primary care access, and one of the lowest housing vacancy rates in the country.. We talk to Premier Tim Houston about what progress has been made, and what he sees as the state of this nation, after five years in office.
Committee recommends no MAID expansion for mental disorder
18/06/2026 | 20 mins.
A special parliamentary committee is recommending that the federal government "indefinitely exclude" people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness from applying for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Recent polling from Angus Reid found the country is divided when it comes to expanding MAID, while some legal experts say it is a violation of people’s constitutional rights.
Can trucking companies survive in this economy?
17/06/2026 | 13 mins.
Canadian trucking companies are feeling the pinch sky high fuel prices, US President Donald Trump's tariffs, and the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. With one economic setback after another since the COVID-19 pandemic, these companies are forced to adapt to an unstable economy. Matt Galloway speaks with Gursaz Singh, founder and director of the 35-truck business, Tarzan Transport, about how he navigates the bumpy road ahead for his company.
Steven Guilbeault on his split with Carney
17/06/2026 | 24 mins.
Former cabinet minister and longtime environmentalist Steven Guilbeault sits down with Matt Galloway to reflect on his exit from politics, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s direction on climate, and what the federal energy agreement with Alberta could mean for national unity.

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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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