Best Matt Windsor Podcasts (2025)

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The Current Introduces | Understood: Who Broke the Internet 38:01

6m ago38:01

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It's not you — the internet really does suck. Novelist, blogger and noted internet commentator Cory Doctorow explains what happened to the internet and why you're tormented by ads, bots, algorithms, AI slop and so many pop-ups. Spoiler alert: it wasn't an accident. In Understood: Who Broke the Internet, Doctorow gets into the decisions made by powe…

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Is Israel flouting international law by blocking Gaza aid? 19:20

20h ago19:20

19:20

Israel has blocked any humanitarian aid from entering Gaza for two months, with aid agencies now warning that thousands of children are experiencing severe malnutrition. Matt Galloway talks to lawyer Michael Byers about what Israel’s obligations are under international law, and Moumen al-Natour, a lawyer who has organized public demonstrations agai…

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The fight to save the axolotl, an ever-smiling salamander 9:55

20h ago9:55

9:55

The axolotl is a salamander that always appears to be smiling, making them popular as aquarium pets or as characters in video games like Minecraft. But the species is endangered in their natural habitat in Mexico, where researchers are working hard to preserve them.

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Air traffic controllers lose sight of planes for 90 seconds 20:41

11h ago20:41

20:41

Air traffic controllers reportedly lost track of planes for 90 seconds at Newark airport recently in a chaotic radar outage that prompted some staff to take stress leave. We look at what led to this nightmare scenario, and what needs to be done to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

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Remember when the internet was… good? What happened? 15:49

11h ago15:49

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The internet was once a user-friendly place built to connect people, but now it’s rife with bots picking fights, AI fakery and algorithms hellbent on selling you something. In the new CBC podcast Understood: Who Broke the Internet?, tech journalist Cory Doctorow breaks down what he calls the "enshittification" of the internet — and who’s responsibl…

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Electing a pope is like The Traitors, says Conclave author Robert Harris 12:14

2d ago12:14

12:14

Robert Harris got rare access to the Vatican as he was writing Conclave, the novel that inspired the 2024 film starring Ralph Fiennes. He joins Matt Galloway to dig into what will happen behind closed doors as cardinals convene today to elect the next pope — and explains why the group dynamics aren't that different from a reality TV show.…

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Talking about seniors and sex in long-term care homes 26:39

1d ago26:39

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Most people don’t like to think about their parents having sex, but their grandparents? Educator Mary Connell helps long-term care workers get comfortable with talking about the sexual needs of seniors, especially when it comes to issues around sexual health, dementia and consent.

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Why India-Pakistan conflict is ‘last thing the world needs’ 12:17

1d ago12:17

12:17

Dozens of people were killed when India fired missiles into Pakistan on Wednesday. India says it was targeting alleged militants linked to a terrorist attack in Kashmir last month, but Pakistan has repeatedly denied any involvement in that massacre — and described the missile strikes as an act of war. The CBC’s Salimah Shivji joins us from Mumbai t…

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What Trump’s 100% tariffs would mean for Canadian film and TV 19:47

2d ago19:47

19:47

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised 100 per cent tariffs on movies produced outside the United States — but no one is quite sure what that means. We look at what’s driving film and television productions out of the U.S., and what tariffs would mean for workers here in Canada.

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It’s time to pick a new pope. How does the conclave work? 23:33

3d ago23:33

23:33

The conclave to select a new pope starts Wednesday in Rome. Matt Galloway talks to journalist JD Flynn and writer Randy Boyagoda about who the frontrunners are, how long the conclave might be, and how the next pontiff might shape the future of the Catholic Church.

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Carney meets Trump today. Will it be a repeat of Zelenskyy’s visit? 20:06

2d ago20:06

20:06

What kind of reception awaits Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House? The Liberal leader meets U.S. President Donald Trump this afternoon, but some observers are mindful of the public disparaging that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy endured in the Oval Office earlier this year. Matt Galloway talks to experts who’ve been at these type…

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A rare look inside Iran, where women are pushing back 16:37

3d ago16:37

16:37

The CBC’s Margaret Evans recently travelled to Iran on a rare reporting trip, where she saw a striking number of women choosing not to wear headscarves. Evans discusses what's fuelling this act of defiance against the Islamic regime, whether a crackdown is coming, and what the young Iranians she met want for themselves and their nation.…

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Will Alberta vote on leaving Canada in 2026? 10:09

2d ago10:09

10:09

Premier Danielle Smith says there could be a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada as early as next year, if citizens who want one gather enough signatures. Mike Solberg, a former staffer in Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, digs into the separatist sentiment in the province — and Smith’s list of demands for Prime Minister Mark Carne…

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So many foods have added protein. How much do you actually need? 21:53

3d ago21:53

21:53

Food with added protein is big business these days, with companies putting it in everything from candy to water to dog food. We break down how the food industry has capitalized on the protein rush, and ask a dietitian how much of the supplement we actually need — and what’s the best way to get it.

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More people are running marathons. What does it really take? 13:51

4d ago13:51

13:51

Record numbers of people are running marathons around the world, with tens of thousands completing the Toronto and Vancouver marathons this weekend. We dig into the appeal with Professor Fran Garrad-Cole, who oversees a university course on what it takes, both physically and psychologically.

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Companies bending knee to Trump will face consequences: union leader 19:35

3d ago19:35

19:35

It is “reckless” and “premature” for General Motors to cut roughly 750 jobs at its Oshawa plant in response to U.S. tariffs, says Jeff Gray, Unifor’s local 222 president. He tells Matt Galloway that companies that “bend a knee to Donald Trump” will face consequences as a result.

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Voters most worried about tariffs didn’t vote Liberal, analysis suggests 10:33

3d ago10:33

10:33

The Canadians most vulnerable to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs voted for the Conservatives in last week’s federal election, according to analysis from Jennifer Robson, a professor of political management at Carleton University. She explains how she crunched the numbers, and what it might mean for how Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney engag…

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The AI recipe website that told people how to make cocaine 22:44

6d ago22:44

22:44

So-called vibecoding can turn anyone into a website creator, by getting AI to do the coding work based on your instructions. But experts are warning about the risks after a cooking website called RecipeNinja.ai suggested recipes for things like cyanide-laced ice cream, cholera-inspired chocolate cake and cocaine.…

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Can parties work together to make Canada less reliant on U.S.? 20:04

6d ago20:04

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out his government’s priorities, from domestic issues like housing and immigration to upcoming negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump. Matt Galloway talks to Conservative MP Jamil Jivani and Liberal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne about how Canada can become less reliant on the U.S. in the fac…

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Worried about travelling across U.S. border? Listen to this 20:10

6d ago20:10

20:10

Canadians travelling to the U.S. have been warned to “expect scrutiny” at the border, including the possibility that border officials may search their electronic devices and detain them for questioning. Matt Galloway talks to immigration lawyer Heather Segal and cybersecurity expert Ron Deibert about what Canadians should think about before travell…

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RFK Jr. is dehumanizing autistic people, says writer 24:11

8d ago24:11

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says autistic kids will never hold a job, write a poem or go on a date — but writer and autistic person Sarah Kurchak says that simply isn’t true. She explains why the autistic community is so alarmed by RFK Jr.'s statements, and by his pledge to find a “cause” for autism by September.…

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The top 10 vacation spots in Canada — voted by you! 17:06

8d ago17:06

17:06

Where’s the best place to visit in Canada? For weeks, listeners have been voting for the vacation spots they love across this big, beautiful country to build The Current’s travel bucket list. Rick Mercer joins Matt Galloway to reveal the top 10. Did your favourite place make the list?

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Getting older is hard. Does doing it alone have to be worse? 27:13

7d ago27:13

27:13

Getting older is difficult, but it can be even harder on your own. As part of our series As We Age, we look at the complications of aging without friends or family nearby — and where people can find the support they need.

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How spirit of bayanihan is helping B.C. Filipinos after tragedy 10:31

9d ago10:31

10:31

Four days after 11 people were killed at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, there’s been an outpouring of support and caregiving among the Filipino community. We hear how this tight-knit community is coming together in the spirit of co-operation known as bayanihan, and visit a kitchen where local businesses are preparing food for victims and thei…

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What are other countries doing about Trump’s tariffs? 20:06

9d ago20:06

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How is the rest of the world responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs? We check in with reporters in Japan, South Africa and the EU to see what Canada could learn from negotiations around the globe.

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What this young designer learned, disguised as an 85-year-old 13:07

9d ago13:07

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Back in the 1970s, the young designer Patricia Moore travelled the U.S. disguised as an 85-year-old — and experienced the real struggle of navigating the world as an older person. Moore went on to become a leading figure in inclusive design, and finding practical solutions to create a world that doesn't leave seniors behind.…

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