The Current

U.S. President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war with Russia — and called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator.” Guest host Peter Armstrong talks to The Wall Street Journal’s Yaroslav Trofimov about mounting tensions, and fears of wider war in Europe.

Duration:00:20:12

Canada beats U.S. as patriotism hits the ice

Canada beat the U.S. in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday, against a backdrop of tensions and threats about annexing Canada. Canadian sports columnist Bruce Arthur and American sports writer Greg Wyshynski talk about a game that brought patriotism to the ice.

Duration:00:16:50

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King’s shock resignation

Dennis King resigned as premier of P.E.I. in a bombshell announcement Thursday, saying he felt he “had more runway behind me than I had in front of me.” Kerry Campbell, the CBC’s provincial affairs reporter for P.E.I., digs into what might have driven the decision — and what comes next.

Duration:00:08:07

Inside the family feud over control of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire

Rupert Murdoch’s eldest sons, James and Lachlan, have spent much of their lives in a Succession-style battle to determine who would take over their father’s massive media empire which includes the likes of Fox News, Sky News and the Wall Street Journal. Now James has broken his family's code of silence in a scathing interview with The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins, who walks us through the Murdoch’s warring family tree.

Duration:00:25:50

The North is open for business — but not for sale, say premiers

Leaders in Canada’s North have a message for U.S. President Donald Trump: the North is not for sale. Matt Galloway talks to Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson, and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok about what they need from Ottawa to shore up Arctic sovereignty.

Duration:00:19:46

Meet the 12-year-old flag football world champions from Montreal

A kids’ team from Montreal are now world champions in flag football, an increasingly popular sport set for its Olympic debut in 2028. We meet coach Jamil Springer as well as Leah Kozubek and Jordel Springer, two young players brimming with confidence — who now have the diamond-studded championship rings to match.

Duration:00:15:59

Diana Matheson on the long road to women's pro soccer in Canada

The first game is fast approaching for the Northern Super League, Canada's first ever women's professional soccer league. Soccer star and league co-founder Diana Matheson tells us about the work to get the six Canadian teams up and running — and how fans can show up to support them.

Duration:00:09:29

Why do some Canadian cities still struggle with snow?

Cities like Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa could be digging out for weeks after an enormous snowfall. Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow says his municipality needs a better snow plan than just waiting for spring to do the work — and, we look at whether technology that heats the streets could solve this problem for good.

Duration:00:13:35

What’s behind the rise of a far-right party in Germany?

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is expected to make big gains in Germany’s election this weekend, in what could be the biggest result for a far-right party in that country since the Nazis. Journalist Richard Walker explains the rise of the AfD, and what's at stake in this election.

Duration:00:11:36

U.S. eggs are so expensive it feels like ‘eating gold’

Egg prices are now so high in the U.S. that Ohio diner owner Denise McCarrick says it feels like her customers are eating gold. We look at how avian flu is helping to drive up those prices, plus what it means for business — and for breakfast — when omelettes become a luxury item.

Duration:00:15:43

Sugarcane brings residential school horrors to Hollywood

In the Oscar-nominated Canadian documentary Sugarcane, Julian Brave Noisecat investigates the horrific history of the residential school his family attended in B.C. He and his co-director Emily Kassie talk to Matt Galloway about a story a community was reluctant to tell, and their joy at seeing a portrait of Indigenous strength celebrated by Hollywood.

Duration:00:27:10

Are Canadian politicians shifting strategy because of Trump?

Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada — and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation — may have shifted the political landscape in this country, with polls suggesting a shrinking lead for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Matt Galloway digs into what that means for a potential federal election with Conservative commentator Kate Harrison, NDP commentator Melanie Richer and Liberal commentator Susan Smith.

Duration:00:20:10

Feel uneasy about flying? Here’s what safety experts say

A string of recent plane crashes, including the Delta jet that flipped at Toronto’s Pearson airport, have left many people uneasy about air travel. But an aviation expert tells Matt Galloway that flying is actually safer than ever.

Duration:00:09:37

Trump’s halt to USAID means thousands will die: reporter

2/18/2025

The Trump administration's abrupt USAID funding freeze has created chaos in global humanitarian work, including efforts to fight diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The New York Times’ global health reporter Stephanie Nolen lays out the immediate and long-term impacts on people whose health depended on that aid.

Duration:00:20:50

Why students are missing more school

2/18/2025

The number of kids missing school has grown since the pandemic, causing alarm bells at school boards across Canada. We look at the complicated web of reasons that students can fall into chronic absenteeism, and what parents and teachers can do to help.

Duration:00:20:25

What a historic land agreement means for Haida Gwaii

2/18/2025

The federal government has recognized the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the islands of Haida Gwaii. Matt Galloway visited the archipelago off the coast of B.C. last year, and spoke with three generations of a Haida family who have fought to protect their land and culture.

Duration:00:23:05

How to beat insomnia with cognitive behavioural therapy

Faye Dickieson from Alberton, P.E.I., spent 35 years trying to conquer her insomnia with sleeping pills, but they never worked. What ended up helping was something she had never heard of — cognitive behavioural therapy. We hear from sleep experts about why it’s considered the best treatment for sleepless nights and how you can access it.

Duration:00:20:03

Time to push back on smartphone-based childhoods: psychologist Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt says technology and social media have rewired our children’s brains, and taken a heavy toll on their mental health. In a conversation from December, the social psychologist spoke to Galloway about his blockbuster book The Anxious Generation and the dangers of a childhood spent on screens.

Duration:00:27:57

World’s top hockey teams battle it out at 4 Nations

Tensions are high as Canada, the U.S., Finland and Sweden battle for supremacy at the star-studded 4 Nations Face-Off. Arpon Basu, editor-in-chief of the Athletic Montreal, says this best-on-best hockey exceeded his expectations and is a significant moment for Canadian pride. Today, Canada hits the ice with hopes of securing a spot in Thursday's championship game.

Duration:00:12:32

Vance’s remarks cast uncertain cloud over U.S.-European relations