Podcast
The Big Story
Episodes — page 54
- An unprecedented look inside the sex lives of Canadians
There's simply never been a Canadian sex survey that's comprehensive, scientific and intimate all at once. For decades we've relied on data from the United States, unscientific sur…
- A story about how anyone (yes, even you) can get scammed
Cory Doctorow is one of the world's leading technology journalists and activists. Some of his specialties include information security, fraud and technology. He's written books abo…
- As pandemic bills come due, are Canada's small businesses in danger?
Last year, small business insolvencies hit a level not seen in more than a decade. And that was before this January's deadline to repay pandemic relief loans in order to have some…
- Have a Kid?! In This Economy?!
Kacey and her partner just welcomed a new baby girl into their lives. And with this bundle of joy has also come a ton of new expenses. Jordan talks to money expert and mom of two,…
- Can a prescription cure loneliness and isolation?
It would have to be quite the drug, right? Actually, no. While these are real health problems, with many of the impacts of a chronic physical illness, the fix isn't a new pharmaceu…
- What is Canada's role in a chaotic world?
There was once a memorable slogan, used by everyone from booksellers to presidents, that proclaimed "the world needs more Canada". Now, in an era defined by chaos and conflicts, cl…
- Inside the massive ideological split between young men and women
Men are this way, and women are that way. Entire careers in industries ranging from self-help to advertising to standup comedy have been based on this premise. Superficially, it ca…
- Canada's fertility rate is at an all-time low. What should we do about it?
In much of the world, fertility rates are falling—but very few countries have seen theirs fall as far and as fast as Canada. With just 1.33 children per woman, we're not close to a…
- What you're not hearing when you hear about Gaza
Since October 7, there has been no shortage of reporting about Israel's invasion of Gaza. And the death toll keeps climbing. But what has been rare are firsthand accounts of daily…
- A Health Emergency?! In This Economy?!
Lynda has a dental emergency and is struggling to cover the cost of treatment. Jordan speaks with Dr. Carlos Quiñonez to figure out how Canadians can get the dental care they need…
- Cats: Cuddly fluff balls or world's worst invasive species?
A study published in December offered science's most complete look at what domestic cats around the globe hunt and consume. The short answer? Absolutely everything, with no regard…
- Are we hurting our kids by protecting them too much?
Recently, in an effort to keep children from hurting themselves, the City of Toronto banned tobogganing at 45 parks it deemed too risky for kids. This is the latest example, but it…
- The Panama Canal is running dry, sending global shipping into chaos (again)
It hasn't been an easy few years for global shipping—to say the least. From the pandemic to multiple conflicts, to accidents and disasters, getting products from point A to point B…
- All eyes on London as NHL players expected to surrender to police
The names aren't official yet, but a look at a roster and a little research will tell you that the four remaining players who have yet to surrender to police to face charges in a 2…
- Is Florida coming for Canada's cheap drugs?
The state recently asked the US FDA for approval to purchase Canadian pharmaceuticals wholesale, and the US regulator said, "sure." And why not? As many Americans who live near the…
- Rent an Apartment?! In This Economy?!
Rachael feels trapped in her Toronto rental because she can't afford to move. She has no plans of ever owning a home and wants to know what, if any, rental protections exist to cur…
- How Sunrise Records became the last music chain standing
Most of the large record chains of the heyday of physical music are gone now. If the chains haven't vanished entirely, most of their stores have, and the last few are disappearing…
- Is the Bank of Canada courting disaster for many Canadians?
Experts predict the Bank of Canada will begin to lower interest rates later this year—just not Wednesday when it held the rate flat. But as inflation has slowed in many areas, it's…
- How hard is it to right a wrongful conviction in Canada?
You would expect that advances in forensics and genetic technology would lead to fewer and fewer wrongful convictions. The truth is that we have no idea how many people are in pris…
- Canada is capping student visas. Why now? And will it help?
Over the past several years, the number of international students Canada admits has exploded—to more than one million in 2023. While these students have struggled to find housing a…
