The Sunday Magazine

Smart takes. Surprising finds. Piya Chattopadhyay helps you understand the important stories with people who know them best, and goes deep with newsmakers and game changers. On Sundays, you'll get the context and forces behind the headlines. On Wednesdays, you'll learn more about the people shaping our culture, and discover something new. So whether you want to understand the world, or escape it for a while, we've got you covered. Catch live and on-demand broadcasts at https://link.mgln.ai/iUSF6q .

The Sunday Magazine is a society podcast hosted by CBC, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CBC hosts The Sunday Magazine, a society show with 78 episodes published.

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  Inside the fight for the future of the Democratic Party

  Aug 15, 202647 min

  The narrow defeat of democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the primary for Wisconsin governor is the latest flashpoint in a divisive election season, pitting the Democrats' left flank against its centre. NPR's Tamara Keith and The Nation's John Nichols discuss the factions seeking to define the party's future. Plus : The clock is ticking on a trade deal with the U.S. The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh and the New York Times' Ian Austen discuss the latest from the negotiating table and what the relationship could look like after the Wednesday deadline for more tariffs. 

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  Dispatches from Nigeria's romance scammers

  Aug 12, 202648 min

  Carlos Barragán 's mother fell victim to a fraudster she met on a dating app. So he set off to find the truth behind the fake persona. The Spanish journalist shares his journey to Lagos, Nigeria, and what he learned from the men perpetrating these scams about loneliness and lack on both sides of the equation. Plus : She's been studying ancient history for more than half a century... and it still gives her "tingles". Renowned classicist Mary Beard reflects on how worlds both familiar and alien still have the power to shock today. Like this story? You may also like: You've seen The Odyssey. Now meet the woman whose translation inspired it

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  Burning British Columbia declares State of Emergency

  Aug 8, 202633 min

  BC has declared a state of emergency as more than 21 thousand residents flee ferocious wildfires. Forest ecologist Lori Daniels explains how the government declaration could unlock additional tools in the battle against the flames. She also describes the enormous and dangerous task firefighters are facing in battling these expanding infernos and gives advice on how to prepare for the possibility of being ordered to evacuate your home. Plus : The RCMP's institutional problems are becoming as well known as its iconography. University of Toronto law professor Kent Roach considers the future of Canada's national police service, as provinces and territories ramp up calls to re-examine its role in our communities.

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  Data has always dictated power. Who has yours?

  Aug 5, 202643 min

  Roopika Risam says human history has been a story of data. And in today’s world, where states partner with tech giants, she says it’s less clear – and more important than ever – to understand what’s happening to our information. The author of Data Empire traces how we got here. Plus : Need some inspiration for your summer road trip? Longtime travel writer Will Ferguson shares the Canadian hidden gems you need to check out, and explores why now is the perfect time to meet your neighbours. Like this episode? You may also like this: Uncovering the stories that paved the Trans-Canada Highway

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  Why Europe's wildfires have been so devastating

  Aug 1, 202643 min

  The Guardian's Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan explains how a wet winter and extremely hot summer have turned much of the region into a tinderbox, leading to fires that have displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Then, University of Alberta wildland fire expert Jen Beverly shares the latest on the state of Canada's wildfire season. Plus : Our producer Andrea Hoang explores how huge waitlists and a rival court sport are putting tennis in a pickle. Like this episode? You may also like this: Bianca Andreescu on rising to the top of the tennis world, and how she stays grounded

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