Podcast
The Decibel
Episodes — page 22
- Fallout from the TD Bank money laundering scandal
It’s been over three months since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that TD Bank had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. After paying a US$3-billion fin…
- Who will be the next Liberal leader?
The Liberal leadership race is on – and its biggest candidates are in. Former deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland, House Leader Karina Gould and former gov…
- How Canada is preparing for day one of the second Trump era
For months, Donald Trump has threatened economic pain on Canada, with tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imports. This could begin as early as today, when he’s inaugurated as U.S. pre…
- The difficult path ahead for peace in Gaza
The mood in Israel and Gaza turned from celebratory to uncertain in the hours after a ceasefire deal was announced. The day after the deal was made public, Israel continued air str…
- Machines Like Us: This mother says a chatbot led to her son’s death
In February, 2024, Megan Garcia’s 14-year-old son Sewell took his own life. As she tried to make sense of what happened, Megan discovered that Sewell had fallen in love with a chat…
- What 2025 holds for your personal finances
If you kicked off 2025 making personal finance resolutions, it can be hard to know where to start. That question is made more difficult when factoring in all the uncertainty around…
- The women changing the face of Canadian rodeo
Cowgirls love the rodeo just as much as cowboys, but for the better part of the past century, there’s only been one event for women — until now. Breakaway roping, dubbed the fastes…
- Will alcohol have cancer warnings like cigarettes?
Dry January – when people decide to consume no alcohol – is a common new year resolution for many. But this month, the U.S. Surgeon General gave the public another reason to take s…
- The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation earlier this week came after months of people calling for him to step down. How he will be remembered will largely depend on what comes…
- Rebuilding the Liberals after Trudeau
Beyond picking a new leader, the federal Liberals also need to repair their reputation with voters – while continuing to run the government as Donald Trump ratchets up his pressure…
- Trudeau prorogued parliament: Here’s what it means and what’s next
When Trudeau announced his plan to resign on Monday morning, he also shut down Parliament until March 24, giving the Liberal Party time to select a new leader. A confidence vote wi…
- The end of the Trudeau era
After three federal election wins and just over nine years in office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. Trudeau had been facing mounting pressure w…
- How many activities are too many for kids?
When it comes to enrolling your kids in extracurricular activities, how many is too many? Is there such a thing as over-scheduling your kids? Parenting experts say ‘yes,’ and that…
- Who stole half-a-million dollars worth of cheese?
Neal’s Yard Dairy, a cheese distributor in England, has been an essential part of the artisanal cheddar revival in the United Kingdom. In October 2024, they announced that 22 tonne…
- Why some are turning to sound baths for relaxation
Life is noisy and stressful for a lot of people. And so sound baths – where a practitioner creates harmonies and chords with singing crystal bowls – are growing in popularity. Many…
- Climate change, migration and Menaka’s epic birding day
Point Pelee National Park juts out into Lake Erie like a finger, as every spring thousands of birds touch down on it. It’s a key stop along their migratory routes from the southern…
- Why running is more popular than ever
Distance running, once a relatively niche sport, has exploded in popularity. The trend has been ongoing for at least a decade, but 2024′s running season may be the biggest one yet.…
- Why won’t Justin Trudeau step down?
Justin Trudeau’s poll numbers have been bad for a while. The Liberals have lost two crucial by-elections and are trailing behind the Conservatives in seat projections. They just lo…
- Finding family through the act of baking
Food and family are often front and centre during the holidays. These two ingredients also help make up our identities and cultures. So today, The Decibel is sharing stories of fin…
- What’s the holiday season without a little tradition?
Ranging from childhood phone calls, to serenading strangers, to feasting on the darkest day of the year, we explore how traditions help connect us and celebrate the season. To end…
