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Get caught up on the week without ruining your weekend. Host Brent Bambury delivers an energetic mix of must-hear stories carefully chosen to keep you in the loop and keep you guessing. Ready when you are on Saturday mornings. And heads up — there will be a quiz.

646 - Some AI agents cheat. But others act as whistleblowers. Could we use that to mitigate the threats posed by AI?

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646 - Some AI agents cheat. But others act as whistleblowers. Could we use that to mitigate the threats posed by AI?
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Nevermind Skynet, for a retro-futuristic view of AI, check out Colossus: The Forbin ProjectHow the rising price of diesel could drive up the price of nearly everythingShould I Play It? Fire Emblem: Fortune's WeaveNew novel The Rayburn Affair explores generative AI, creativity and the costs of ambitionRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 54min
645 - AI is scoring well on the toughest tests humans can design. What happens when it catches up to us?
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How pop stars use name changes to reinvent and rebelAs Israelis head to the polls, a writer and pollster says the stakes have never been higherHow the attacks of 9/11 and the war on terror laid the groundwork for Donald TrumpDespite a far-fetched premise, Whalefall offers a chance to better-understand sperm whalesRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 53min
644 - How to break up with big U.S. tech companies
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Why Sony’s push to digital-only video games has sparked a backlashWhy university students living in residence get better grades than those living off-campusTig Notaro’s Oscar-nominated documentary is a life-affirming portrait of a close friend’s deathRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 54min
643 - Conservative writer Charlie Sykes says Canada is right to take a stand against Trump’s tariffs
PLUS:
What's Happening with the Neighbours Downstairs?Why is Peter Lorre referenced in so many classic cartoons?A Palestinian humanitarian worker says Israel is erasing the possibility of a Palestinian stateFurious has been called a post-Epstein thriller. Should you watch it?Author Sarah Smarsh, celebrates Dolly Parton's working-class feminismRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 54min
642 - What could a future without an auto industry look like for Canada?
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New trial data suggest mRNA vaccines could help transform cancer treatmentWhy are premium vinyl releases from big stars missing finished mixes and whole songs?It’s not your imagination; stolen food really does taste betterAndy Richter says his unexpected run on Dancing with the Stars was a joyful giftRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly quiz.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 54min
641 - How global pension funds are re-thinking risk in the age of climate change
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Why an information officer in BC kept livestreaming even as he fled a wildfire with his familyThe cost of Canada's heavy reliance on U.S. tech, and what it would take to change itWhere are all the 'bears'? How weight-loss drugs are changing the celebration of big-bodied gay menHe was tracked on Flock cameras and surrounded by police – but he hadn’t committed any crimeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 54min
640 - Following deadly strike, Ukraine warns of accelerated Russian missile production ahead of winter
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Pro-Israel lobby group poured record-breaking amount of money into Michigan's Democratic primary and lostThis comedian turned an abandoned New York newsstand into a whimsical pop-up offering puppet shows and rat's foot keychainsMiss Piggy is a karate-chopping hog and feminist icon. The woman who created her is proud of that legacyRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 54min
639 - A record-breaking wildfire season is straining Europe's aerial firefighting capacity
PLUS:
Has AI improved enough to write a bestselling novel?What is the Cockroach Janta Party — the Gen-Z group behind India's mass protest movement?This ethical hacker accessed free tickets to almost every U.S. music festival this summer, thanks to A.I.Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 54min
638 - Everyone wants to see The Odyssey on IMAX. Why is it so hard to make more IMAX theatres?
PLUS:
Why Trump’s tariffs might stick around even after TrumpThe Trump administration sanctioned ICC judges. A Canadian judge if fighting backThe rise of competitive speed-puzzlingRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 54min
637 - As they head to the finals, Spain's World Cup squad is a great team with an even better story
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Two Canadian freighters have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran beganHow much of The Odyssey aligns with real historic events and places?After 50 years, Montrealers are ready to feel nostalgic for the 1976 OlympicsRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 54min
636 - How did picking which World Cup team to cheer for get so complicated?
Passion or politics? History or heritage? Choosing a World Cup Team to back can be fraught.
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Frenchy’s, the beloved Eastern Canadian thrift shop, is now a musicalLegally Blonde at 25: How Elle Woods inspired a generation of female lawyersHow Charlie Watts helped define rock and rollRemembering Total Eclipse of The Heart singer Bonnie TylerRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 54min
635 - Why it's important to remember the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia
With many parts of Canada under extreme heat warnings this week, it’s hard not to think about what took place in B.C. five years ago when 619 people died from the heat. Those deaths included Melanie Cheng’s cousin, Beverley. Melanie is now calling for more action to better protect communities in the future.

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Snail mail is back! Why people will pay to receive physical letters An actor who sold his avatar to TikTok speaks out against "predatory" contractsA new musical about the Canadian women who were furniture factory workers by day and championship ball players by nightWhy Canada's loon is the hot new backup singer
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 - 54min
634 - After six Prime Ministers in 10 years, can anyone govern the U.K.?
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Former U.S. soccer player charts a history of sportswashing, from Mussolini to TrumpA Manitoba Pride group turned a vandalized billboard into a successful protest campaignCory Doctorow's new book challenges us to think about AI before it's too latePalestinian architect curates an exhibit based on what his family lost in the NakbaRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 53min
633 - Meet the Canadian who helped develop the perfect turf for each World Cup stadium
How scientists overcame the challenge of 16 host cities spread across three climatic zones.
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Mechanical AI humanoids may bump human labourers off the line sooner than you thinkReviewing Toy Story 5, the latest installment in a beloved 30-year-old franchiseWhat a super-charged El Niño could mean for geopoliticsBecky Toyne’s 2026 list of the best summer readsRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 54min
632 - SpaceX just completed the biggest IPO in history. (Yes, in this economy)
Also, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire.

PLUS:
Why changing teens' relationship with social media requires a culture shift, not a banHow ugly, alienating office spaces became the star of the hit horror movie BackroomsSerena Williams’ return to tennis has sparked a conversation about the use of GLP-1 drugs in sportsHow unmanned drones could change wildfire season in CanadaRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 52min
631 - Canada's World Cup opener is a test of dual loyalty for Bosnian-Canadians
Emina Kapo is braced for an emotional and bittersweet match between her two countries on June 12, and promises the Bosnian diaspora will party whatever the result.

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What countries can learn from Ukraine's innovative combat styleA new documentary explores IKEA's alleged ties to Romania's 'Timber Mafia' Examining the unfolding drama at 60 Minutes The new book from the author of Hamnet is another rich historical fiction, but should you read it?Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - 54min
630 - Could we bring down the price of gas in Canada?
An economist says the price at the pumps has little to do with war or market forces

PLUS:
One Canadian's story of being captured and detained by Israeli forces on board a Gaza-bound flotillaWhy ads for burgers, cars and vacations have disappeared from Amsterdam's streetsHow comedian Scarlet Chen turned cultural whiplash into comedy goldRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 29 May 2026 - 54min
628 - Kevin O’Leary's Utah data centre will be twice the size of Manhattan. Residents have questions
Why local discussions about data centres are becoming more contentious.
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How fungi thriving in scorched earth could help landscapes recover from wildfiresWhy strippers in Montreal are taking labour action on one of the busiest weekends of the yearInside the vast scam centres of Southeast Asia -- and the human trafficking schemes that help them runRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 22 May 2026 - 54min
627 - Expos and Habs fans love Youppi! And his designer loves Montreal back
Meet the Muppet designer who created Montreal's beloved mascot, Youppi!
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It’s been a huge week for the PWHL. So why are the games so hard to find on TV?Comedian Matt Lieb says Israel’s campaign to win Eurovision speaks volumes about state propagandaIt’s not your imagination; stolen food really does taste betterAmerican military historian says hubris leads to failed campaigns, from Vietnam to IranRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 15 May 2026 - 53min
626 - Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies
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Jessi Cruickshank’s bid to get women back out dancing — and back home in time for a good night’s sleepThe latest adaptation of Orwell’s Animal Farm is an animated film with fart jokesWhy thousands in the UK want their government to cut ties with tech giant PalantirWhy aren't we tallying the environmental cost of war?Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 08 May 2026 - 54min
625 - 20 years after its last Child Alert in Darfur, UNICEF is sounding the alarm again
How Sudan became the world's forgotten conflict.
PLUS:
The moment Buffalo Sabres fans stepped up to sing the Canadian national anthemMore countries look to move off fossil fuels as the Iran war squeezes fuel suppliesIn his 19th season with the Stratford Festival Tom McCamus brings two iconic characters to the stageCelebrated operatic tenor Russell Thomas reflects on unrequited love as he returns to the COCRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 01 May 2026 - 54min
624 - How the Strait of Hormuz shapes everything from the cost of groceries to the availability of airplane tickets
How a tiny dot on the map came to have an outsized influence on the world.
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The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic is here. Should you watch it?Pope Francis helped convert a Popemobile into a mobile clinic for Gazan children. A year after his death, it still can't get inNamesake documents a First Nation’s effort to get a B.C. city to address its colonial rootsWhat King Charles can learn from Queen Elizabeth’s visits with 12 U.S. PresidentsRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 - 54min
623 - How ‘surveillance pricing’ uses our personal data to charge us more
As we buy more and more things online, companies are using personal data to offer different prices to different people with the goal of finding the maximum price you will pay at that moment.

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What’s behind the Trump administration’s feud with the Pope?The case for putting Mariah Carey in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameCan community ownership decommodify real estate?Canadian actor Sugith Varughese's one-man play about how he came to play a doctor 26 timesRemembering the Kroftt brothers’ weird, trippy vision for kids TVRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 - 53min
622 - For All Mankind's alternate space race reality and our collective fascination with the moon
As the crew of Artemis II readjust to Earth's orbit, two of For All Mankind's creators reflect on the excitement of the moment and the parallels to their hit show.

PLUS:
Why one writer thinks most journalists are taking too soft an approach to the U.S. president's hard rhetoric.
The star of Netflix hit 'XO, Kitty' talks about growing up alongside her character.
AI companies want us to believe their systems are making ethical decisions when they're not, reminds a philosopher of technology.
Tanya Tagaq's new album takes aim at war, colonialism, and environmental destruction.
Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 54min
621 - Why pre-internet conspiracy theories about the moon landing are so hard to shake
Moon landing conspiracy theories pre-date AI slop by half-a-century. The curator of the Smithsonian's Apollo Collection explains why they endure.

PLUS:
After five weeks of war, Trump might be further from victory with Iran than when he startedA new documentary reveals the harrowing lives of independent Russian journalists in the lead up to the war in UkraineHow countertenor Iestyn Davies uncovered a rare vocal talent and found his callingRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 - 54min
620 - If AI music isn’t human, can it still count as Canadian content?
How AI music threatens CanCon regulations.

PLUS:
Mass displacement in LebanonRCMP spying on Indigenous groupsFreshwater fish species at riskNo Kings protests in MinnesotaRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly news quiz.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 - 53min
619 - KPop Demon Hunters creator Maggie Kang celebrates her recent Oscars win
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Jared Kushner negotiates with Iran while making billions from Iran’s enemiesAmidst tariff fears, the Port of Saint John emerges as a gateway for shipping Canadian goodsPioneering music of overlooked gay porn composers gets new life on Dark Entries RecordsAfter 16 years in power, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán faces a challenge to his authoritarian ruleRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 - 54min
618 - How strikes on Tehran's oil facilities sparked an environmental disaster that could last for years
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The co-writer of KPop Demon Hunters' smash hit GoldenThe case for nationalized, public AI in CanadaNFB documentary My Knitting Circle shows how the craft can create a communityOscar-nominated doc pays tribute to a journalist who spent his life to covering conflictRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 54min
617 - As Iran exploits cheap drones, the U.S. turns to Ukraine for help
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Prediction markets spawn allegations of insider trading on global conflictsThe strange, confusing history of Daylight Saving TimeGeneration Gilmore Girls celebrates the enduring appeal of a feel-good TV favouriteAriel Dorfman explains how a Pinochet admirer became Chile’s next presidentRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 54min
616 - How the Jalisco New Generation Cartel became the biggest criminal organization in Mexican history
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What's happening with the neighbours downstairs?How AI is transforming dating appsResident Evil marks its 30th anniversary with a new gameInside the lawless world of crypto romance scammersA Ukrainian composer marks four years of war with a suite called PerseverantiaRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 54min
615 - Will former prince Andrew’s arrest lead to consequences for Epstein’s enablers?
PLUS:
The cameras that capture the excitement of Olympic hockey Why Survivor endures after 25 years and 50 seasons That time Jesse Jackson told the kids of Sesame Street they were all somebodyTig Notaro on her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light A Canadian proudly lists Palestine as her birthplace on her passport for the first timeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 - 54min
614 - After years of promises, there are signs of progress for self-driving cars in Canada
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How a tiny, tight-knit community is managing one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history Canadian hockey fans find a warm reception at the Olympics in ItalyWhat’s the endgame as the U.S. tightens the screws on Cuba?Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee returns with a new showQueen of Chess documentary tells the story of the teenage girl who changed chess foreverRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 - 54min
613 - Moltbook, a new social network for AI agents causes bot existentialism and human panic
Bots get a social media platform of their own and humans get a glimpse of what they'd talk about if left (mostly) unprompted.
PLUS:
Bad Bunny's very good week Can Quebec be a roadmap for Alberta’s independence movement? What delays in Ottawa mean for pending wrongful conviction cases Crystal Shawanda's challenging road to her latest Juno nomination Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 - 54min
612 - Remembering the warmth, charm and immense talent of Catherine O’Hara
PLUS:
Trump's actions are fueling a growing campaign to boycott this year's World CupWhy is ICE using neo-Nazi imagery in its recruiting ads?Three reasons history podcasts are having a momentReally Happy Someday captures a trans actor’s journey to rediscover his voiceRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 53min
611 - No world order: How to adapt to a chaotic American superpower
A former U.S. Ambassador says buckle up for the next three years.
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America, What The Hell?Would Trump really use an Alberta referendum to try to take over Canada?A psychologist specializing in narcissism has some thoughts on negotiating with TrumpThe joy of watching straight dudes react to watching Heated RivalryWhat can we expect from Canada's new AI strategy?Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 - 54min
610 - How the Iranian government imposed a near-total communications blackout
PLUS:
A day in the life of the ICE crackdown in MinneapolisLessons from B.C.'s three-year experiment in drug decriminalizationThe new autistic Barbie isn't everything, but is something to be celebrated says autistic writerThe writer, director and star of All That’s Left Of You, a film about three generations of a Palestinian familyRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 - 53min
609 - Did the US operation to oust Maduro turn on help from inside Venezuela?
PLUS:
What's happening with the neighbours downstairs?Greenland’s Long History of Resisting AmericaCanada Post, cocaine, and zero control: It's never been easier to get illegal drugsJonathan Haidt’s, The Amazing Generation, encourages kids to step away from their screens A former January 6th rioter returns to the capitol to apologizeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 - 54min
608 - How Silicon Valley soured on democracy and embraced authoritarianism
In his forthcoming book The Nerd Reich Gil Duran explains why tech billionaires have soured on democracy, how deeply they are rooted in contemporary politics and what that means for all of us.
PLUS:
Second City alumni Jayne Eastwood and Robin Duke reflect on 50 years of comedy and friendshipPrescriptions for museums, galleries and concerts can tackle illness in ways healthcare providers can'tActor and activist George Takei talks about coming out at age 68 in his new memoirRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 - 54min
607 - Gah-Ning Tang reflects on a lifelong friendship with Robert Munsch and his book that bears her name
PLUS:
Why everyone loved John CandyDocumentary, The Eyes of Ghana, explores the lost films that helped inspire Africa’s liberation eraAn Ojibwe chef is re-writing the rules of fine diningAs a radio DJ he helped popularize the song that made the Edmund Fitzgerald a legend
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 - 54min
606 - This Vancouver chef turns food waste into fresh meals for people in need
Chef, T.J. Conwi grew up in a household where food was sometimes scarce. So when he began to understand how much perfectly good food gets thrown out by the food industry, he built a social enterprise business to turn it into meals distributed by local charities.
PLUS:
Why a Chicago-area church turned its nativity scene into an anti-ICE protestRogers v. Rogers: Meet the writer whose book inspired a one-man play about Canada's telecom empireHow Canadian actor Kimberley Sustad built a career with Hallmark Christmas How Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ scored a hit with The Last Frontier soundtrack
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 54min
605 - Will new legislation finally deal with sexual deepfakes?
Ottawa has introduced changes to the criminal code meant to address gendered digital harm. Experts say there's still work to be done.

PLUS:
Why did Trump pardon a man who helped move 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S.?Andy Richter says his unexpected run on Dancing with the Stars was a joyful giftThe Day 6 list of books to gift and love for the holidaysRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 - 53min
604 - Where does the conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela go from here?
A view from Venezuela as tensions climb
PLUS:
Why Alberta separatists have an outsized influence on politicsMeet the intimacy coordinator for the gay romantic hockey drama Heated RivalryFormer child influencer EvanTube reflects on lessons from his very online lifeMetroid Prime 4 is finally here. Should you play it? Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 - 54min
603 - Fans are being priced out of the first Men's World Cup in Canada
A soccer fan explains why it was easier, and possibly cheaper, to travel to the World Cup in Qatar than to get tickets for this year's event in Canada.
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BC struggles with how to care for people with severe mental illnessWhat do we actually know about Shakespeare and his son Hamnet?How Whatever's podcast Dating Talk is radicalizing young menThe basketball dynasty that helped shape Haida Gwaii identity Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - 54min
602 - Jeffrey Epstein's ties to spies, arms and money laundering
The Nation's Jeet Heer says Epstein built an influential global network fit for a warlord.

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Vine gets a rebootSettler violence threatens the possibility of a Palestinian stateThe hidden history of a 1969 anti-racism protest in MontrealWhat happens when men opt out of university and collegeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - 54min
601 - Why are Canadian weapons fueling Sudan's civil war?
PLUS: A better way to run a U.N. climate conference; Why pro sports can't quit prop bets; Why more Canadians are facing rising debt and delinquency rates; Crisis or coup at the BBC?; and Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 - 54min

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