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The Sunday Magazine for September 22, 2024

Christopher Kirchhoff explores how technology is shaping global conflict, Nathan Law reflects on fighting for democracy in Hong Kong, Susanne Craig shares her reporting on Donald Trump's wealth, and Guy Vanderhaeghe looks back on what shaped him as a writer.



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The Sunday Magazine for September 29, 2024

We unpack the latest on rising tensions in the Middle East, novelist Richard Powers reflects on finding possibility in the threats we face, Sixties Scoop survivor Andrea Currie shares her story and efforts to help other Indigenous people heal, and Eli Burnstein talks about the value of parsing fine distinctions in everyday language.



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The Sunday Magazine for October 6, 2024

CBC foreign correspondent Chris Brown brings us the latest from the Middle East, NHL star Nazem Kadri shares his journey in hockey, Derek Guy explains how clothes transcend fashion on the campaign trail, and we take stock of one year since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war.



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The Sunday Magazine for October 13, 2024

We explore our future living with superstorms, Adrian Ma traces how Vince Carter shaped Canada on and off the basketball court, Connie Chung reflects on her trailblazing career in broadcasting, and we play another round of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!



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The Sunday Magazine for October 20, 2024

Marieke Walsh, Matt Gurney and Stephen Maher break down the week in Canadian politics, Michael Coren reflects on the transitions that have defined his life, our U.S. Election Panel explores what to expect in the final weeks of the campaign, and Oliver Stuenkel explains the rise of the BRICS group of nations.



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The Sunday Magazine for October 27, 2024

Our Sunday Politics Panel breaks down the Liberal caucus revolt, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa shares her journey to becoming a doctor, Dave Karpf explores how Big Tech is shaping the U.S. election campaign, Jaya Saxena charts how review culture took root in modern life, and John Thorn explains the historic rivalry taking place at this year's World Series.



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The Sunday Magazine for November 3, 2024

Our U.S. Election Panel breaks down the final stretch in the race for the White House, Timothy Caulfield unravels the myths of the "manosphere" while investigating the male wellness industry, and author Malcolm Gladwell explores the darker sides of social epidemics.



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The Sunday Magazine for November 3, 2024

Our U.S. Election Panel breaks down the final stretch in the race for the White House, Timothy Caulfield unravels the myths of the "manosphere" while investigating the male wellness industry, and author Malcolm Gladwell explores the darker sides of social epidemics.



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The Sunday Magazine for November 10, 2024

Our U.S. Election Panel explores what Donald Trump's victory means for the country's future, Rob Sheffield breaks down how Taylor Swift has transformed culture, Gregg Carlstrom and Michael Bociurkiw weigh in on what Trump's return to power may mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and we play another round of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!



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The famous commercial where the world remembered the gorilla, not the brand

The luggage ad started in the zoo and ended in the permanent collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art. But do you remember which brand was behind it?



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There's a real Doc Marten – and he wasn't a shoe designer

It all began with a doctorate, a skiing accident and a bit of ingenuity.



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This fruit company printed an open letter to the Pope

On International Fruit Day, one of the world's largest fruit producers did something very cheeky. It published a letter to His Holiness seeking apple absolution.



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A bet landed Abraham Lincoln in the Wrestling Hall of Fame

Young Lincoln wrestled in county fairs from his early twenties to his early thirties, and only lost one single match. But maybe his most famous match happened as the result of a bet. A bet that would land him in the Wrestling Hall of Fame. But is that story true?



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When the city of Dublin banned sandwich boards, Irish pubs put out these instead

Without permission to use sandwich boards to attract business, the Irish had to get resourceful.



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Long before there was the Marlboro cowboy, there was the Marlboro baby

Marlboro, 7-Up, DDT. These companies, and more, once included images of infants in their print ads. We've come a long way, baby.



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I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke. Again.

Many famous advertising campaigns were laid to rest over the years. Then suddenly they were brought back to life. The Coca-Cola "Hilltop" ad has been revived over and over and over again. Here's why.



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Canadian couple rolls the dice on expensive yacht

It originated in Tibet. Then made its way onto a yacht. Then took over Canada. How the classic board game of Yahtzee came to be.



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Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson wrote the Big Bang Theory theme, fittingly, in the shower

In just 15 minutes, Ed Robertson wrote the theme song to one of the most successful sitcoms of the 21st century – and how that collaboration came to be happened just as fast.



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Example - The Evolution of Man

Versatile London rave-rapper turns more misery into money.




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Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse at the BBC

Beautiful and bereft, and hard to listen to with easy joy.




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Emeli Sandé - Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Sandé’s first live album features all the hits – but there’s little edge on display.




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Laura Mvula - Sing to the Moon

An album that has to be heard to be believed.




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Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience

Timberlake’s third solo album is all mood and no tension, exclusively foreplay fare.




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Is the minimum wage enough to make ends meet where you live?

Minimum wage is going up in some provinces across the country, but is it enough to combat rising inflation?



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Is Canada ready to accept over 1 million new immigrants in the next 3 years?

Canada intends to significantly boost immigration over the next three years to secure its economic prosperity as industries stare down a large labour shortage. The plan also calls for more immigrants to be accepted based on their works skills.



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What impact is the surge in hospitals having on your life?

A swell of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has Canada's hospital system overloaded with patients, specifically young people. What should be done about it?



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What does it mean to you to see Canada at the World Cup?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with Canada’s men’s team making its first appearance in the tournament since 1986. The host country Qatar continues to face global scrutiny for its criminalization of homosexuality and treatment of migrant workers.



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How are you dealing with high prices in the lead-up to gift-giving season?

The rising cost of what sometimes seems to be everything has been one of the top stories this year. And the most expensive time of the year is now here. How have you gotten through the holidays in tough times previously, and what solutions have you come up with this year?



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How is the flu season affecting you and your family?

An early and severe flu season is starting to hit Canadian kids and Canadian hospitals. It's led to sickness, and in some cases death, among children. Are you or your kids getting the flu shot?



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What holiday traditions are you looking forward to the most this year?

We're into the home stretch ahead of the holiday season, and many Canadians are preparing to carry out their annual traditions or start new ones. What's a new custom you've adopted, or a tired tradition you want to get rid of?



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What was the most important news story of 2022?

From the war in Ukraine, to unprecedented protests in Ottawa, and record-breaking inflation — 2022 was an eventful year. As we enter the new year, we're looking back once more at the stories that hit home for Canadians.



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What question do you have about the new COVID-19 subvariant?

A new COVID-19 subvariant has now been confirmed in multiple provinces in Canada. The Omicron offshoot is also rising rapidly south of the border, and scientists say it could soon be a dominant strain in the U.S. and other countries.



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As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition

Aug. 24, 2022



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As It Happens: The Friday Edition

Aug. 26, 2022



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As It Happens: The Monday Edition

Aug. 29, 2022



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As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition

Aug. 30, 2022



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As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition

Aug. 31, 2022



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As It Happens: The Thursday Edition

Sept. 1, 2022



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Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble - Songs of the Metropolis

A calmer-than-usual concept set from the virtuoso saxophonist.




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Miles Davis Quintet - Live in Europe 1969 – The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2

An important, enlightening document of Miles in a state of stylistic transition.




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Pat Metheny - The Orchestrion Project

A pale live release, recommended for the hardcore only.




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Chris Potter - The Sirens

The union of ECM with Potter promises to be a happy and fruitful one.




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The James Hunter Six - Minute by Minute

Hunter’s latest cuts recall the golden ages of soul and blues.




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Kyle Eastwood - The View From Here

Eastwood’s finest album to date, with a timeless quality.




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Modestep - Evolution Theory

Animated and unrelenting debut set from London electro-rock quartet.




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Boards of Canada - Music Has the Right to Children

Boards of Canada’s breakthrough is a piece of vital electronica history.




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Matmos - The Marriage of True Minds

The catalyst of creation located in the power of psychic persuasion.




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Matthew Herbert - Herbert Complete

Ten-year overview showcasing the talent of an electro A-lister.




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Blue Hawaii - Untogether

Few will grow tired of these intimate songs living in their headphones.




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Bonobo - The North Borders

Impressive fifth album from producer Simon Green, building on previous triumphs.