Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday. The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.
What this show covers
CanadaDonald Trumpnational securityNewfoundlandfederal politicsconservationQuebec politicspublic healthRussiaresidential schoolsteaching methodsaquacultureinvestigative journalismfarmed seafoodpollution
What listeners will find here
What farmed seafood eats—and who pays the price
The hidden costs of fish feed come into focus through a global investigation into the fish meal industry. Ian Urbina discusses how the boom in feed for farmed seafood is tied to stench, pollution, and civil unrest.
Wayne Eyre on war, military misconduct, and the threats he sees ahead
Retired General Wayne Eyre reflects on a 40-year military career, from Afghanistan to leading through the military’s misconduct crisis. The conversation also looks at culture change inside the forces and the threats facing Canada today.
A wrong number turns into a conversation about why strangers still matter
Jax Irwin’s special call with the cast of Netflix’s Below leads to a warm conversation about chatting with strangers. The episode connects Toronto, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland through an unexpected phone call and a shared love of human connection.
A 25-year apple project finally reaches grocery shelves
This episode looks at the new Sunpunch apple and the long road it took to get there. Amritpal Singh of the Summerland Research and Development Centre explains why scientists create new fruit and why bringing a new apple to market can take decades.
Why Ottawa hit pause on expanding MAiD to mental illness alone
Medical assistance in dying will not be expanded, for now, to people whose only medical condition is a mental illness. This episode looks at the arguments on both sides, the political context behind the federal decision, and how the Opposition is reacting.
