The past few weeks have seen news headlines dominated by people who usually deliver them, with the unexpected exits of big-name TV hosts, Twitter clashing with media outlets, Fox News settling a $787-million dollar lawsuit and Buzzfeed News bidding adieu. Ben Smith, the former Buzzfeed News editor-in-chief and former media columnist for the New York TImes joins Piya Chattopadhyay to weigh in on the fallout. In his new book Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral, Smith looks back at the forces that shaped the media moment we're now all living through.

Host Piya Chattopadyay talks to former Buzzfeed News head and Semafor founder Ben Smith about the current media maelstrom and his latest book, Lizzie Stark cracks open her new book of essays on the cultural history of eggs, our Sunday Politics Panel parses the PSAC strike, Bill C-11 and the reponse to the Sudan crisis and Inuk scholar Norma Dunning shares how the 'disc system' disrupted Inuit culture. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with David Suzuki about his his legacy and future as he leaves The Nature of Things, NPR's Ari Shapiro shares stories from his journalism journey, WHO special advisor Dr. Peter Singer talks about the public health agency's greatest challenges as it turns 75, Dina Nayeri ruminates on the nature of belief, and a Montreal cathedral finds a second life for its century-old church bells. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

If you could master a new skill, what would you try? And what would you learn about yourself in the process? New Yorker staff writer and author Adam Gopnik put himself to the test by apprenticing with several masters: a classical painter, a master baker, a boxer, a driving instructor and more. The result is his new book, The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery. He joins David Common to talk about the importance of hands-on skills and why the journey of learning can be more rewarding than perfecting the craft.

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling! Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are Shirra Wall of Nanaimo, B.C., and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, the host of Commotion on CBC Radio.

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with Andy Yan and Alex Bozikovic about the federal government's role in solving Canada's housing crisis, Doom and Quake creator John Romero reflects on how video games have changed culture, CBC's Duncan McCue shares his documentary about The Beachcombers actor Pat John, and scientist and autism activist Temple Grandin makes her case for nurturing visual thinkers like her. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host Robyn Bresnahan is joined by journalists Nathan VanderKlippe and Janyce McGregor who analyze growing tensions between Canada and China, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about juggling motherhood and work in her new memoir, we take stock of the wildfire situation in Alberta, the 'Godfather of AI', Geoffrey Hinton warns of the danger it poses, and author Deborah Dundas makes the case for more open conversations about class. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

As the former managing editor of People magazine, Landon Jones helped create the celebrity-obsessed culture we live in today. And now he has some serious misgivings. Celebrities, he says, used to be famous for their accomplishments. Today they're famous… for being famous. He joins David Common to talk about the history and psychology of celebrity – from Alexander the Great to Kim Kardashian – and why he says one of the worst things that can happen to anyone today, is to become famous.

In April 2012, New York's Rubin Museum of Art – which specializes in Himalayan regions – had an unnamed 15th century mudstone statue on display. It seemed to depict a mythic Buddhist figure from Tibet, but it was nameless and devoid of a backstory. When writer Tsering Yangzom Lama looked at the icon, she saw a symbol of all that's been lost for those who fled Tibet — an autonomous region in China that it claims as part of its territory, but that many Tibetans have claimed as independent for centuries. The statue also inspired Lama's debut novel, We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies, an intergenerational story of a Tibetan family in exile. Lama walks Piya Chattopadhyay through her work of fiction, set between refugee settlements and one of the world's largest Tibetan diasporas: Toronto.

Naheed Nenshi and Ryan Jespersen tee up the Alberta election, author Michelle Min Sterling discusses her debut novel Camp Zero, Slate writer Henry Grabar reveals how parking explains the world and sociologist Jonathan Kennedy charts the history of human plagues. Plus, the Pulitzer prize-winning poet whose work has a hint about the series finale of Succession.

Guest host Megan Williams talks to Mayor Olivia Chow about her vision for Canada's biggest city, Jamie Loftus outlines the cultural impact of the hotdog, Jacob Mikanowski ruminates on the rich history of eastern europe, we revisit our conversation with musician Beverly Glen-Copeland, and Guy Sprung remenisces on 40 years of The Dream in High Park. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Veteran health and science journalist Helen Branswell joins guest host Mann to reflect on the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 20th anniversary of the SARS outbreak in Toronto. Branswell is widely regarded as one of the first journalists in North America to report news of the virus for the U.S. health website STAT. The Canadian journalist shares her thoughts on the increasingly political nature of health reporting, why the public needs to be better informed about how science evolves, and lessons learned.

Colleen Jones has appeared on Canadian television screens for decades. As a broadcaster, she started out covering the supper hour sports beat, went to many Olympic Games and blazed a trail for other women sportscasters. As a curler, she's been a champion for decades, winning her first national title at the age of 22 and then coming back to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts five more times. Last month Jones retired from broadcasting. She joins guest host Robyn Bresnahan to talk about her sweeping career, and what lies ahead.

Guest host Megan Williams speaks with political scientist Rob Goodman about how the state of American democracy affects Canada, writer Andrew Leland shares the lessons he's learned from his journey of vision loss, journalist Mikhail Zygar traces the historical roots of Russia's war in Ukraine, and race politics scholar Debra Thompson probes the nuances of anti-Black racism in Canada. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host David Common brings you The Sunday Magazine's Canadian summer reading guide: The New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik reflects on the meaning of mastery, Tsering Yangzom Lama explores art, history and belonging through the lens of the Tibetan diaspora, comedian Ali Hassan shares his struggle to understand who he is in relation to his Muslim-Pakistani heritage, Kevin Lambert explains how his upbringing in Saguenay, Que. shaped his daring debut novel, and we dig into the process of creating book cover art. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

The image of Afghanistan that we tend to see in the news is one of constant conflict. But Toronto-based writer Jamaluddin Aram is out to show another side of life during wartime. His debut novel Nothing Good Happens in Wazirabad on a Wednesday showcases everyday life in an Afghan neighbourhood amid the country’s civil war in the 1990s. He joins David Common to discuss how his own childhood in Kabul influenced the book, and why he wanted to show how life in Afghanistan is as full as anywhere else in the world.

Donovan Bailey reveals why he's part of a bid to buy the Ottawa Senator and sports writer Ian Mendes unpacks why the team is such a hot proptery, producer John Chipman visits Alberta to look for the middle ground before the province's election, long time CBC journalist Colleen Jones reflects on her sweeping careers in curling and broadcasting, and we remember celebrated British author Martin Amis. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

We've come a long way in understanding autism since scientist and inventor Temple Grandin was first diagnosed with it back in the 1950s. And that's thanks in large part to her advocacy and research. But at age 75, Grandin says that despite our gains in embracing neurodiversity, too many "visual thinkers" like her are being let down by education systems that put too much stress on algebra, and too little on shop class. The renowned autism activist sits down with Piya Chattophadhyay to talk about why it's important to society that the next generation of inventors and visual thinkers are not left behind.

Margaret Evans reports on Trudeau's surprise Ukraine trip and Catherine Belton discusses NATO's long term goals there, Peter Singer talks about the impact of his book Animal Liberation nearly 50 years on, Dr. Melissa Lem looks at the short and long term risks posed by poor air quality, Peter Mitton explores how AI can compromise our ethics, and Jody Rosen shares the history of the bicycle. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host David Common explores the implications of the conflict between the Wagner Group private militia and Russia's military with The Washington Post reporter Mary Ilyushina, urban development experts Alkarim Devani, Murtaza Haider and Andy Yan discuss the future of city livability, psychologist Jean Twenge warns about social media's impact on kids' mental health, former People editor Landon Jones charts the rise of celebrity culture he helped create, and we revisit the historic feats of Canadian jockey Ron Turcotte and the thoroughbred horse Secretariat. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

The latest on wildfires in NWT and B.C., a conversation with short story master George Saunders, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on Bill C-18 and how Canada is navigating the impact of big tech, a documentary about a summer camp basketball game that changed lives, and a new installment our language segment, Word Processing. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host David Common speaks with CBC Senior Reporter Sam Samson about the latest on Thursday's deadly collision in southwestern Manitoba, Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney break down the political controversy surrounding Paul Bernardo's prison transfer and the fallout from David Johnston’s resignation as special rapporteur on foreign interference, Jaime Green walks through the cutting edge science behind the search for extraterrestrial life, Michelle Good shares the conversations she thinks we should be having about Indigenous life in Canada, Mark and Sam Pupo invite us into their kitchen to celebrate Father's Day, and Aisha Harris reflects on the intersection of identity and entertainment through pop culture. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

The 2035 deadline to electrify Canadian vehicles is looming, and drivers of Canada's most loved, and sometimes hated, vehicles are finally getting EV options. In his documentary, producer Pete Mitton kicks the tires of the first generation of electric pickups, to find out how they measure up - both in the eyes of traditional pickup truck owners, and against the promise that they'll be better for the planet.

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, host Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this week are Toronto listener Rob Firing, and Jeanne Armstrong, host of CBC Radio's Information Morning Fredericton.

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen is joined by environmentalist Bill McKibben to discuss what our response should be to this summer's climate disasters, food writer Alicia Kennedy looks at the history of plant-based food politics, and panel unpacks Taylor Swift's cultural impact, Plus, we examine the Goodreads controvery and revisist Piya's 2022 interview with tennis star Bianca Andreescu. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host David Common speaks to Justin Ling, Syrus Marcus Ware and Rachel Giese about the pushback against LGBTQ+ acceptance as Pride season kicks off, Alexei Navalny's press secretary explains why he's facing more jail time, fire expert Mike Flannigan discusses how to improve wildfire management, That's Puzzling! is back, and so is the white whale supspected of being a Russian spy; Gervase Phillips uncovers the history of animal espionage. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

For the better part of her life, Maureen Beck has been climbing her way into the record books as a two-time world paraclimbing champion and an eight-time undefeated American champion. Beck, who was born with one hand, was named a 2019 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She’s been sharing her story in a series of talks, including a stop in Toronto. Beck joins guest host David Common to talk about her journey in the professional climbing world, how she adapted to become a champion, and how she took on one of the most difficult climbs of her career, in a remote mountain range in the Northwest Territories called The Cirque of the Unclimbables.

The biodiversity crisis is very real and very dire. But University of Montana environmental philosopher Christopher Preston wants to draw our attention to some positive developments in the world of wildlife. He calls them "tenacious beasts" – the whales, bears, bison, otters, and beyond that have faced extinction in the eye, and made remarkable comebacks. Some have had help from humans, while others have done it on their own. And Preston says they should all give us hope for bringing more species back from the brink. He joins Megan Williams to talk about his book Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries that Change How We Think about Animals.

Whether it’s a Montreal steamie, Japadog from Vancouver or Toronto street meat – hot dogs have long been a summertime classic. In the summer of 2021, the pursuit of the perfect hot dog took Jamie Loftus across the U.S in a quest to find the top dog. The comedian and podcaster speaks to guest host Megan Williams about her journey exploring the origins of the humble dog, including its impact on the labour movement and North American culture.She’ll tell you why you should never ask for ketchup on your hot dog in Chicago, and what state favours SpaghettiOs as a topping!

What the PSAC srike reveals about the state of labour unions, author Peter Wohlleben makes the case for leaving forests alone to fight climate change, we meet Canada's Chief Nursing Officer Leigh Chapman, find out why browsing is good for the soul, and producer Pete Mitton road test drives the promise of EV pick trucks as they hit the market. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host David Common unpacks how job cuts, concentration and the Online News Act are shaping our media landscape with Kevin Newman, Vass Bendar, and Sue Gardner, producer Pete Mitton considers the impact baseball's pitch clock has on the game and what it says about our relationship with time, Mostafa Henaway explores how immigrant workers are treated in Canada, and Afghan writer Jamaluddin Aram shows a different side of life during wartime in his debut novel Nothing Good Happens in Wazirabad on a Wednesday. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Ari Shapiro is one of the hosts of National Public Radio's flagship news show All Things Considered. He's spent his career reporting from around the world and building bridges between audiences through storytelling. Now, Shapiro is sharing some of his most meaningful experiences in a new memoir called The Best Strangers in the World. He joins Piya Chattopadhyay to exchange tales from the road and discuss why he thinks journalism has an increasingly essential role to play in fostering connection and community in divisive times.

As a teen, Andrew Leland was diagnosed with a hereditary eye disease that develops progressively. Now, in middle age, the journalist and audio producer describes himself as "near the end of sight." In his memoir The Country of the Blind, Leland reflects on his lifelong journey of vision loss and grapples with his identity, as he straddles sightedness and blindness. He joins Megan Williams to talk about how his experience taught him that blindness is not a binary.

Can a massive screw-up lead someone to success? Radio host Terry O'Reilly's book, My Best Mistake, proves it's possible. In it, he shares stories of epic fails that turned into epic wins. From Jaws to Swanson TV dinners, he speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about all of the mistakes that led to some of the biggest breakthroughs, beloved products, and changed lives – and the world – as we know it.

Guest host Megan Williams is joined by journalists Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney to break down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle, environmental philosopher Christopher Preston highlights animal species that have clawed back from the brink of extinction, ocean journalist Laura Trethewey unpacks the scientific and business interests in mapping the seafloor, and we revisit Piya Chattopadhyay's conversation with Canadian soccer superstar Christine Sinclair as Team Canada fights to continue on in the women's World Cup. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host David Common speaks with political economist John Rapley about the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik reflects on the meaning of mastery, former UN prosecutor Payam Akhavan offers his take on the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, Uyghur journalist Gulchehra Hoja shares her story of preserving Uyghur culture in exile, and writer and medievalist Hana Videen reveals the magic and mystery of Old English. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host Megan Williams unpacks heat's unique role in the broader picture of climate change with science writer Jeff Goodell, environmental writer Amy Brady outlines how ice revolutionized the world, philosopher Agnes Callard makes her case against travel, M.G. Lord explains how Barbie has variously mirrored and clashed with broader culture, and Gogol Bordello's Eugene Hütz talks about music as a form of resistance. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Guest host Helen Mann speaks journalists Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney about how Justin Trudeau’s decision to appoint a special rapporteur to probe allegations of election interference is playing out in Ottawa and around the country, The New Yorker's Michael Schulman unpacks the evolution of the Oscars, Helen Branswell reflects on the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Raymond Biesinger, and Alex Bozikovic unearth the history of memorable buildings across Canada that no longer stand. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, guest host David Common competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this week are Andrew Preville of Kelowna, B.C., and Marcy Markusa, the host of the CBC WInnipeg morning show, Information Radio.

Video game legend John Romero opens up about his tumultuous upbringing and how he went on to make his mark on the video game industry by pioneering the first-person shooter genre through games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Quake. He joins Rebecca Zandbergen to talk about his new memoir, Doom Guy: Life in First Person, and how the video game industry has changed and shaped culture at large — from the relationship between fictional and real-world violence, to the conception of video games as an art.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with CBC's former London bureau chief Ann MacMillan about the coronation of King Charles III and how he'll shape the monarchy going forward, former crime reporter Tamara Cherry makes the case for overhauling how the media approaches crime coverage, former CSIS intelligence officer Huda Mukbil explores her fight against racism and bullying within Canada's spy agency, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, and we take a look at the newly-minted King Charles III coin. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Be honest, do you ever really want to hear about someone else’s vacation? Agnes Callard argues that we have falsely imbued travel with a sense of virtue... and the fact that you privately zone out when hearing about a friend’s overseas adventure is proof that travel is not the transformative, metamorphic experience it’s commonly framed to be. The philosopher joins Megan Williams to make her case, as she first laid out in a viral and divisive essay for The New Yorker, and to reflect on the greater value of contrarian takes and public debate.

As long as we've looked up into the starlit sky, people have wondered: Are we alone in the universe? And it’s a question that science takes seriously too, with NASA holding its first ever public meetings into its investigation of UFO reports earlier this spring. Still, given the vastness of the universe, there’s a good chance we’ll never know the answer. But science writer and author of The Possibility of Life, Jaime Green, says it’s still an important question to ask, because it teaches us much about ourselves. She joins guest host David Common to talk about the cutting edge science behind the search for extraterrestrial life... and Star Trek too.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay is joined by Eli Sopow, Pam Palmater, and Jane Gerster to discuss the future of the RCMP and what real change needs to look like in the wake of the Mass Casualty Commission's final report, Slate's Dahlia Lithwick explains the significance of the indictment of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa rings the alarm about disinformation's threat to democracy, and our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Stanford University's former Dean of Freshmen Julie Lythcott-Haims about how to be an adult – no matter your age, Jerry Saltz reflects on his winding road to finding his voice in art criticism, radio host Terry O'Reilly shares stories of big mistakes that led to major success, and producer Pete Mitton unearths the tale of Canada's first-ever music copyright case. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Between Canada's Online News Act, Donald Trump's recent indictment tied to the Jan.6 riots and increasing worries over harm, our relationship with social media and big tech companies is more complicated than ever. Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee who blew the whistle on the company by disclosing thousands of internal documents joins Zandbergen to talk about the standoff between Meta and the Canadian government over Bill C-18 and what she think needs to happen to hold big tech to account.

It's something every driver can relate to — that feeling of elation that comes from finding the perfect parking spot and the utter deflation at being unable to find one at all. Slate writer Henry Grabar says parking isn't just a mundane chore or frequent frustration - it can actually tell us a lot about our cities, our pscyhes and our culture. He joins guest host Robyn Bresnahan to talk about his new book, Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World.

Guest host David Common discusses U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa with journalists Susan Delacourt and Marieke Walsh, Author Florence Hazrat explores the history of the exclamation mark, former world champion paraclimber Maureen Beck shares her journey into the world of professional climbing, Alberta author Premee Mohamed reveals how climate change informs her fiction, and we explore the latest research on awe and why it's a more powerful and important force than you might think. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with President Joe Biden's former tech advisor Tim Wu about the case for banning TikTok, scientist and autism activist Temple Grandin warns education systems are leaving visual thinkers like her behind, economist Jim Stanford takes stock of the labour movement amid strike votes and stubborn inflation, historian Theresa Runstedtler talks about how Black players from the 1970s shaped basketball, and producer Craig Desson shares the story of a Montreal man on a mission to preserve film projectors. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

From a hippie commune’s brown rice and tofu, to a fast food chain’s bleeding vegan patty – plant-based cuisine has come a long way in North America. Alicia Kennedy’s new book, No Meat Required, traces the histories of subculture that have defined alternative food. The food and culture writer talks to guest host Rebecca Zandbergen about why the radical roots of meat-free dining are a key ingredient to a new and critical climate-conscious way of eating.

Geoffrey Hinton, the British-Canadian computer scientist who left his post at Google this month to sound the alarm about AI’s threat to humanity, says he knows he’s scaring people with his predictions. He hopes he’s scaring politicians into doing something. In a wide-ranging interview with guest host Robyn Bresnahan, Hinton also offers some hope: Humanity has survived some big threats before, like nuclear weapons, but only by taking them seriously and getting to work on solutions.

It's been nearly 50 years since philosopher and ethicist Peter Singer published the book Animal Liberation, which helped to define the animal rights movement as we know it today, by suggesting the rights of humans and animals should be given equal consideration. He’s just released an update, Animal Liberation Now. He joins guest host David Common to discuss how the animal rights movement has evolved, and where it needs to go next.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with columnists Susan Delacourt, Matt Gurney and David Staples about where the federal parties stand ahead of Parliament's return, Métis author katherena vermette discusses her latest novel The Circle, CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Catherine Tait outlines her plans to navigate the media industry's challenging terrain, and our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Public mistrust. Tech giant wars. Layoffs. The news about the news hasn't been very positive lately. As for the public broadcaster? Loud calls to defund and reform, amidst all of the existing industry turmoil. Catherine Tait is the President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada – tasked with leading the organization through these tumultuous times. She speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about the roadmap she's crafting for the remainder of her term, and how she plans to navigate the bumpy road ahead.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay explores how post-tropical storm Lee is affecting Atlantic Canada, environmental journalist Arno Kopecky reflects on the weekend's global climate protests, artist Edward Burtynsky outlines how his industry roots shape his perspective on art, writer and activist Naomi Klein delves into online conspiracy culture, and Vogue Ukraine's editor-in-chief Venya Brykalin explains how his magazine has shifted focus during the Russian invasion. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Have you ever met your doppelganger? It could be a stranger that people constantly mistake you for, or a celebrity that friends say you’re a spitting image of. But for acclaimed author, filmmaker and social activist Naomi Klein, finding her doppelganger turned into a much darker experience. That’s because Klein has been mistaken for noted conspiracy theorist and anti-vaccine crusader Naomi Wolf for years. Klein joins Piya Chattopadhyay to explain why she used that experience as a starting point for her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World, which takes on the complicated, messy and misinformation-filled world of social media where “the other Naomi” thrives.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with South Asian history professor Neilesh Bose about how Canada's allegations against India are playing out in diaspora communities, political science professor Bessma Momani and former diplomat Arif Lalani unpack how recent events are affecting Canada's role on the world stage, Karl Subban talks about finding joy in hockey despite the problems plaguing it, IPCC chair Jim Skee reflects on the climate crisis, and Royal Ontario Museum curator Alexandra Palmer unspools the radical history of the cardigan. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Hockey season is here, with the NHL's preseason kicking off this weekend and many kids and parents gearing up for youth leagues. As the father of three pro hockey players, Karl Subban knows the excitement this time of year can spur – a feeling he aims to capture in his new book for kids, The Hockey Skates. Subban joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about his family's experience overcoming adversity in hockey, and why he still feels optimistic about the sport despite the cultural problems that continue to plague it.

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with human rights advocate and former federal minister Irwin Cotler about Canada's complicated history with Nazis, author Alicia Elliott shares her new novel exploring motherhood and Indigenous life, law professor Carissima Mathen explains the notwithstanding clause and the most recent attempts to invoke it, Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the threat that misinformation poses to medical and scientific progress, and feminist writer Caitlin Moran makes the case for more open discussion about the issues facing men and boys. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Following her acclaimed essay collection A Mind Spread Out on the Ground, Mohawk writer Alicia Elliott is back with a new novel that draws on her own deeply personal experiences to tell a story of motherhood, mental illness and intergenerational trauma. And Then She Fell follows Alice, a young Haudenosaunee mother who goes through a kind of looking glass, as she deals with postpartum depression and married life away from her family and traditions. It’s a story of difficult truths, told with humour, horror and a bit of surrealism. Elliott joins Rebecca Zandbergen to talk about the novel, the personal experiences that inspired it, and best practices for sharing difficult stories – both in fiction and beyond.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay explores what led to the Hamas attack on Israel and what may come next with The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom, University of Ottawa's Thomas Juneau and American University's Dan Arbell, The Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson talks about what two former Canadian prime ministers can teach us about navigating the country's modern challenges, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, and we meet the communities rekindling relationships with mnoomin. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are Ruth Hodder from Winnipeg, and Stephen Quinn, host of CBC Vancouver's morning radio show The Early Edition.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay explores the latest on the situation in Gaza and Israel, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen shares his family's refugee origin story and reflects on war and memory, Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson discuss solidarity efforts in Canadian Jewish and Palestinian communities, and our Sunday Documentary digs into the debate about how to teach kids to read. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

For Viet Thanh Nguyen, wars happen both on the battlefield and again in memory. The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about the profound impact war has had on his own life, and how our selective remembrance and the people we forget shape our national narratives. His new memoir, A Man of Two Faces, weaves together his views on contemporary life, his family’s refugee origin story, and the myth and legacy of America.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Palestinian public health expert Yara Asi about the consequences of war on Gaza's healthcare system, author Zadie Smith talks about the enduring relevance of the 19th century trial that inspired her new novel The Fraud, Bassam Aramin and Ayelet Harel reflect on identifying with the bereaved in the Israel-Hamas war, and Osage National Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear and author David Grann discuss the true story that inspired Martin Scorsese's new film Killers of the Flower Moon. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

The highly anticipated historical drama Killers of the Flower Moon opens in theaters across Canada this weekend. The Martin Scorsese film, which is already getting Oscar buzz, details a series of murders of Indigenous people from the Osage Indian Reservation for their oil wealth in the early 20th century. Author David Grann wrote the book that inspired the film. Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear consulted on the adaptation. They both join Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss the true story and the lasting legacy the murders have had on the Osage Nation.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, Niigaan Sinclair, Tanya Talaga, and Drew Hayden Taylor reflect on complicated questions surrounding Indigenous identity following a CBC investigation into Buffy Sainte-Marie, historian Mary Beard shares lessons for our world from the Roman Empire, filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his new documentary about the late spy novelist John le Carré, and writers Shane Hawk and Waubgeshig Rice talk about the utility of the horror genre in Indigenous storytelling. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

Has the celebrated historian Mary Beard seen the new TikTok trend about how often men think about the Roman Empire? Of course. "Blokes thinking about being Roman is a good start," she says, "I will show you it's more interesting even than you imagine." Her new book Emperor of Rome explores what it was really like to rule the Roman Empire – from tales of sex and murder, to boring admin duties. In a wide ranging interview with Piya Chattopadhyay, Beard sheds new light on ancient history, and offers important lessons for our world today.

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with columnists Kelly Cryderman, Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney about the CPP clash and the carbon tax carve-out, Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider reflects on her record-setting 40-game streak and becoming a transgender representative along the way, Middle East expert Younes Zangiabadi explains how Qatar has become a key player in the Israel-Hamas war, and our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, guest host Rebecca Zandbergen competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are Bruce Rae in Vancouver, and CBC senior entertainment reporter Eli Glasner.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with music and film legend Barbra Streisand about her career and the misconceptions she's out to correct with her new memoir, Roland Paris and Bijan Ahmadi explore the global and local ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war, artists Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon discuss writing an origin story for Monkman's alter ego character Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, and our Sunday Documentary explores the role of Canadian peacekeepers in the Vietnam War. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

She's a legendary singer, actor and director whose career has spanned six decades... and made her a rare EGOT winner. Now, Barbra Streisand is telling her own story in My Name is Barbra – an anticipated memoir 10 years in the making. In a wide ranging Canadian broadcast exclusive interview, Streisand speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about misconceptions she's out to correct about herself, her fraught relationship with her mother, why she's stepping out of the spotlight... and what she does at night to free her mind from the world's many challenges.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Palestinian Canadian Suzan Harb about her family's harrowing journey out of Gaza, science journalist Jay Ingram projects how we'll live in the future, Sam Adler-Bell explores the rise of "statementese" online, champion runner Caster Semenya reflects on being at the centre of debates around gender in sports, Deborah Lyons and Amira Elghawaby talk about the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

She has two Olympic golds and four podium finishes at the World Championships. But Caster Semenya can no longer compete in elite competition, all because of what's long defined the middle distance runner more than her athletic achievement: her gender. Semenya has higher testosterone levels than average women, which has made her a lightning rod in conversations around gender in sports for years. Now, she's telling her own story in a memoir called The Race to Be Myself. She joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about being the subject of debate in public and how she's keeping up her fight for all women to be respected and included in sports.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom about the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, Cree writer Tomson Highway explains the importance of laughter in dark times, The Atlantic's Amanda Mull explains how the tools that should make us more informed shoppers are actually leaving us more confused, Kathryn Harrison and Simon Dalby analyze Canada's climate commitments and the intersection between climate change and conflict, and Rachel O'Dwyer explores what the rise of tokens tells us about money. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

It can be difficult to talk to kids about what's happening in the world – especially when it involves civil unrest, illness and death. But Tomson Highway wants to make it a little easier. The renowned Cree author, musician and playwright joins Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss his new musical children's book, Grand Chief Salamoo Cook is Coming to Town!, and explains why bringing laughter to dark situations can sometimes be the best medicine.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Doctors Without Borders Canada executive director Joseph Belliveau about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Middle East expert and former Israeli diplomat Joshua Krasna breaks down the dilemmas facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israel-Hamas war continues, our Sunday Documentary explores one man's fight to change the law preventing him from getting justice in Newfoundland, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, and Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa warns of disinformation's threat to democracy. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are thirteen year old Moss Martin in Colchester County N.S, and host of CBC kid's The Studio K Show, Tony Kim.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Dartmouth College government professor Stephen G. Brooks about American influence on the world stage amid global crises, our Sunday Documentary follows journalist Adrian Ma's dilemma over a special bottle of whisky, child solider-turned-artist and peace activist Emmanuel Jal shares his insights on conflict and trauma, Stacy Lee Kong, Clifton Cremo, and Chris Turner riff on some of the stories that got people talking this week. Plus: A Christmas story from comedian and satirist Rick Mercer. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

In 2016, Toronto journalist and journalism professor Adrian Ma received a special gift from his uncle while visiting Hong Kong – a bottle of whisky distilled in 1952, and released 25 years later to mark Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee. Since then, the whisky enthusiast has grappled with how to honour such a meaningful present and precious piece of whisky history. Ma takes us on a journey to Scotland to discover more about the bottle's story while he contemplates whether to save, drink or sell it, in a documentary produced by CBC's Audio Doc Unit.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with columnists Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney about the foreign policy debates and domestic crises defining federal politics, deafblind poet and activist John Lee Clark traces the evolution of Protactile language, global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw takes stock of the state of the war in Ukraine, technology columnist Taylor Lorenz looks back on the year's biggest moves in the digital world, and we mark the 10th anniversary of the r/AmItheAsshole Reddit forum. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

Deafblind people are leading a language revolution, and John Lee Clark has written its manifesto. Over the last decade, the poet, author and scholar has been on the frontlines of Protactile – a touch-based language developed and used primarily by people with hearing and vision loss. Clark joins Piya Chattopadhyay, along with interpreter Halene Anderson, to talk about his book Touch the Future, trace the evolution of Protactile, and outline the barrier of distantism that he says keeps deafblind people at an arm's length from the rest of society. A transcript of this conversation is available at https://cbc.ca/1.7060008

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Paul Rogers about prospects for peace amid global conflict, author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers shares his vibrant visions for the future, Marion Nestle talks about her pioneering role in food politics, Canadian writers unwrap the narratives folded into dumplings, and top chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad extoll the virtues of your kitchen pantry. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

Author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers has inspired a fanbase of kids around the world with his books like How to Catch a Star, The Day the Crayons Quit and Lost and Found. Now, Jeffers is back with a vibrant new book for all ages, which explores the history of humankind and his dreams for a better future. It's called Begin Again, and Piya Chattopadhyay recently spoke with him about it on stage at the Toronto Reference Library's Bram and Bluma Appel Salon.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with political scientist Bessma Momani and former Canadian diplomat Arif Lalani about the global events that shaped 2023, The Sunday Magazine producer Pete Mitton explores Disney's hold on the world's imagination as the company turns 100, The New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean talks about what animals can teach us about being human, and Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Ed Yong reveals the wild world of animal senses.

One of the biggest entertainment stories of 2023 was one the world's biggest entertainment companies turning 100. Disney has endured through the decades with its beloved characters, theme parks and technological innovations. As it caps off its centennial, The Sunday Magazine producer Pete Mitton explores how the humble animation studio came to dominate the world’s imagination… and whether the figurative castle it’s built can withstand the changing world around it for another 100 years.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom about rising tensions in the region, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, economist Jim Stanford forecasts Canada's economic prospects for 2024, and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explores how we can all weather change better. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Kicking off the new year with a brand new challenge are Bonita Moore, from Shediac, N.B., and the newly-retired host of CBC Radio's Tapestry, Mary Hynes.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with the University of Ottawa's Thomas Juneau about the U.S.-U.K. strikes on Houthis in Yemen, we break down the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, 'Godmother of AI' Fei Fei Li reflects on her groundbreaking work, and investigative journalist Hilke Schellmann unearths how AI is being used to help guide hiring decisions. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

Fei Fei Li is known in scientific circles as the "Godmother of AI." The Stanford University computer science professor's groundbreaking work teaching computers to "see" and recognize vast data sets laid the groundwork for generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT that are taking the world by storm now. She joins Piya Chattopadhyay to mull over the philosophy and wonder of AI, as well as the growing concerns around it... and to reflect on her journey – from growing up in tough economic circumstances in the United States after emigrating from China, to being at the forefront of a scientific revolution.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with John Ibbitson, Brad Lavigne and Raisa Patel about the challenges and chances marking the road ahead for the NDP, international relations expert Guy Ziv breaks down the relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's security community, global politics expert Yascha Mounk talks about the risks democracies will face in the coming year, and our Sunday Documentary explores crackdowns on anti-war protest in Russia. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

About a month after Russia's war in Ukraine began, artist Sasha Skochilenko walked into a St. Petersburg grocery store and began sticking anti-war messages on the shelves. The act of protest landed her in Russian detention and charged with spreading "false information" about the Russian military. Julia Pagel has followed her journey through the justice system during wartime with Skochilenko's loved ones, who've been advocating for the artist throughout. She shares that story in Sasha's Message, a documentary produced by CBC's Audio Doc Unit.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney about what awaits MPs as they return to Parliament, This American Life host Ira Glass reflects on his audio legacy, CBC News foreign correspondent Chris Brown brings us the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, law professor Richard Moon outlines the legal landscape of protest in Canada, and journalist Vincent Bevins talks about what makes street movements succeed and fail. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

From layoffs to lack of trust, the main narrative about the news media for years now has been one of doom and gloom. But Ira Glass has bucked the trend. The host and creator of This American Life hasn't just thrived on public radio – he's also helped kick off a profit-turning age of podcasting. With his venerable show approaching its 30th anniversary, Glass speaks with Piya Chattopadhyay about his audio legacy, the key to good storytelling, and what he would tell aspiring journalists looking to enter the fray in these turbulent times.

This week on The Sunday Magazine, guest host David Common speaks with Arif Lalani and Bessma Momani about the week in global conflict from the Middle East and Ukraine, podcaster Jon Ronson talks about how COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns helped fuel culture wars, Dr. Bachir Tajaldin reflects on the recovery effort one year after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, CBC Calgary's Jason Markusoff breaks down Alberta's new gender policies for children and youth, and culture critic Aisha Harris discusses the intersection of identity and entertainment. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday