“Bamboo ballots”, UV light and a bizarre election recount in Arizona
How do a treasure hunter, claims of bamboo fibres in ballots and QAnon-related conspiracies all come into play in the official “audit” of the 2020 U.S. election currently underway in Maricopa County, ...
14 Mai 202121min
Understanding the latest Israel-Hamas fighting
As violence escalates between Israel and Hamas, we’re joined by journalist Irris Makler for a run-down of some of the major events of the past few days, as well as some context on the last month of te...
13 Mai 202118min
Metro Vancouver’s gang wars
Gang violence is on the rise again in Metro Vancouver, fueling worries about recruitment in the region’s South Asian community. Today on Front Burner, host Jayme Poisson talks to two people working in...
12 Mai 202121min
Trudeau's chief adviser grilled over sexual misconduct in the military
The prime minister’s most senior adviser has been called to task about who knew what when regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against the former head of the Canadian Forces. CBC senior defence ...
11 Mai 202127min
Summer 2021: Expectations vs. reality
Canada's vaccine rollout is speeding up, raising the possibility of COVID-19 restrictions loosening in the next few months. Today on Front Burner, infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Lynora Saxinger...
10 Mai 202122min
The debate over vaccine passports is here
As European countries make plans to reopen tourism, this week the federal government promised certification to get Canadians travelling again. We look at the massive practical and ethical implications...
7 Mai 202122min
Big money is buying up big songs. Lots of them
Some of the best-known names in music are selling the rights to their entire catalogues of songs, netting tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars. Today, why so many artists are cashing in now, ...
6 Mai 202121min
Regulating streamers and a free speech fight
Could your YouTube videos be subject to government regulation? A change to a bill designed to bring online streaming services under the purview of the Broadcasting Act has sparked controversy. The Log...
5 Mai 202124min
