Podcast
The Decibel
Episodes — page 38
- High interest rates and The Bank of Canada, explained
With inflation still stubbornly high, it seems like interest rates could remain elevated for quite some time. And the stress of that has some Canadians wondering who gets to make t…
- The controversy over lowering the age of breast cancer screening
In Canada, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s the second leading cause of death from cancer in Canadian women and second most common cancer i…
- Inside the Israel-Gaza war zone
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence Hundreds of thousands of people have fled south in Gaza after Israel told 1.1 million people living in the northern part of…
- The influence of the U.S. on the Israel-Hamas war
When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the U.S. was among the first nations to firmly side with Israel, pledging unequivocal support. The U.S. has historically been a staunch suppor…
- The Decibel presents: In Her Defence
In Her Defence, a new podcast series from The Globe and Mail, tells the story of Helen Nasland, in her words for the first time. Through a series of jailhouse interviews with The G…
- The problems with how government contracts get outsourced
The RCMP has begun an investigation into allegations of misconduct made by two tech entrepreneurs. Their warnings to senior officials and experiences have cast a new light on alleg…
- War erupts between Israel and Hamas
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence On Saturday, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, launched one of the largest and deadliest attacks on Israel in decades.…
- How Canadian-made PAW Patrol took over kids’ entertainment
For over a decade now, the rescue pups of PAW Patrol have been an obsession for toddlers around the world. And now, the box office is responding too — last week, its second feature…
- A dropped case and the slow reckoning of the Canadian military
The trial of Lieutenant-General Steven Whelan began in late September. Only a week later, it was over, with the case before a court martial dropped. Two charges of misconduct were…
- Catch and release: the revolving door of violent repeat offenders
In less than a decade, Mohammed Majidpour has racked up more than 30 offences in Vancouver. His crimes include theft, robbery, dangerous driving and numerous violent attacks on str…
- How a group of Buddhist monks bought up a chunk of PEI
Over the past few years, the Buddhist organization Bliss and Wisdom has been buying up several parcels of land in PEI. So much so, residents have begun to question how their acquis…
- Ukrainian refugees fled to Poland. Now thousands are leaving
When Russia invaded Ukraine back in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians fled the country. Many went to the neighbouring country of Poland, which welcomed hundreds of thousands of…
- Can a 4 billion year-old asteroid reveal the origins of life?
A capsule from the NASA spacecraft, Osiris-REx recently landed in a Utah desert after spending seven years in space. Inside the capsule is a sample from a more than 4 billion year-…
- A Dollarama executive, a luxury home and a World Heritage site
Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty, but the most iconic part of the island is along its southwest shore. Twin volcanic peaks – called the Pitons – rise up out of the ocean…
- Why it’s so hard to bring food prices down
The federal government has been facing intense pressure to reduce the cost of food, as food inflation remains much higher than overall inflation. Some measures have been brought in…
- Will 3.45 million new homes solve Canada’s housing crisis?
A recent report from Canada’s federal housing agency, CMHC says we need 3.45 million new homes built by 2030 in order to reduce skyrocketing housing costs. Supply has long been an…
- What’s behind the delays in Canada’s courts?
Canada’s judicial system is a bit of a mess right now. Cases are piling up. Staff aren’t showing up to work. And there aren’t enough judges. Even the Supreme Court of Canada has an…
- Introducing: In Her Defence, a new true crime podcastBonus
Follow In Her Defence wherever you get your podcasts. The first two episodes drop Tuesday, October 10th. Everyone knew bad things were happening on the Naslund farm. Then, in the f…
- The view from India after allegations of killing in Canada
Canada’s relationship with India has been rocky for years, but it’s at a particular low point right now after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused agents of the Indian government…
- Your Ontario Greenbelt questions, answered
Ever since Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would open up parcels of land in the environmentally protected Greenbelt, there’s been drama. From revelations of developers having tie…
