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The Big Story
Episodes — page 29
- What kind of damage is artificial intelligence doing to the environment?
Data centres are being used to power tech companies all around the world. In the U-S alone, there are more than 5-thousand facilities. And the facilities use up valuable resources,…
- Weekend listen: Are Canadian farmers going to be okay after the latest tariff threat?
Being a farmer in Canada isn't easy at the best of times, and there's a new big challenge ahead. This week, China announced a hefty tariff on our canola products, which happens to…
- What’s at stake as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska?
The West has long sought to make Vladimir Putin a pariah over the bloodshed in Ukraine. But the Russian leader will break out of international isolation and step foot on U.S. soil,…
- How will the Aeroplan overhaul impact your travel?
Air Canada is overhauling how travelers earn points and qualify for frequent flyer status in its Aeroplan loyalty program. The changes? Points will be based on dollars spent rather…
- Home office vs head office: why Canadians aren’t so eager to return to their previous work set-up
The numbers say it all — Canadians want flexibility when it comes to where they do their jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic opened the door to new possibilities and offered a different ap…
- Is the outrage justified over Nova Scotia's so-called "forest ban"?
https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/05/stay-out-of-the-woods-n-s-bans-activities-in-woods-amid-dry-spell/ We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future epis…
- Are the Epstein files MAGA's breaking point?
Despite a long list of critical policy issues facing Washington today, the Jeffrey Epstein saga has dominated the national conversation for weeks, grinding the legislative business…
- Weekend listen: Rating the overall health of the Canadian economy
As we approach the end of the summer, how is the economy actually doing and what can we expect for the rest of 2025? What does the data tell us about the impact of tariffs and wha…
- Keep calm and swim on: how a Canadian man conquered the English Channel
It started as an activity to release frustrations in the wake of the pandemic, and ended with an accomplishment that only three dozen Canadians can lay claim to. On July 26th and 2…
- What's a digital nomad and are you cut out to be one?
If you've ever wondered what it's like to make money while travelling the world, you're not the only one. Digital nomadism is the kind of lifestyle that many dream of, and now more…
- A look back at Mark Carney's first 100 days as Prime Minister
Today marks 100 days since Mark Carney was voted in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. It was an election that marked a turning point for a handful of the federal political part…
- Are Poilievre's democratic concerns of the long ballot valid?
In less than 2 weeks, it's do or die for Pierre Poilievre. Not only is he in for a political battle to get into the House of Commons, he's got other forces working against him, inc…
- Weekend listen: Gentle parenting - is it too rough for parents?
It's the latest among the vast plethora of parenting styles: gentle parenting...but just how gentle is it? And for whom? The U.S. General Surgeon has issued public health advisory…
- A look at the Nicole Morin case, 40 years after the little girl's disappearance
It's been 40 years since Nicole Morin disappeared. The little girl was 8 at the time when she went down to her apartment building's lobby to meet a friend for a swim. She hasn't be…
- Trump slaps Canada with more tariffs. Now what?
To retaliate or not to retaliate? That's the question after President Donald Trump's trade deadline hit, and he once again slapped tariffs on Canada. Without an agreement between o…
- Are we getting closer to the truth about UFOs?
The truth is out there...but are we any closer to knowing what it is? On the heels of World UFO Day, on today's show, we talk to journalist Daniel Otis about a new federal governm…
- How is climate change exacerbating skin diseases?
In a time where a multi-step skin care routine seems to be the epitome of self care and wellness, where does it stand in the fight against climate change's effects on our skin barr…
- What is watermarking and why is it falling short of protecting us against A.I. deepfakes?
Sometimes it's easy to tell whether a video is fake, other times, it's not. Watermarking is used to digitally stamp fake videos, whether that stamp is visible to the human eye or…
- Legacy media under pressure: a conversation with Peter Mansbridge
Legacy media is under pressure. Whether it's the constant cries of "fake news" to huge lawsuits filed, trust remains a huge issue. The audience is splintered and traditional adver…
- The aftermath of the Hockey Canada verdict
A warning to our listeners: this episode includes description and discussion of sexual assault. Please take care. It is a trial that has gripped the nation - and a verdict that has…
