http://odeo.com/channels/100292-The-Current-from-CBC-Radio-Highlights no CBC Radio's The Current is a meeting place of perspectives with a fresh take on issues that affect Canadians today. CBC Radio's The Current is a meeting place of perspectives with a fresh take on issues that affect Canadians today. CBC Radio's The Current is a meeting place of perspectives with a fresh take on issues that affect Canadians today. en-ca 40 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25519912-10-12-09-Pt-1-Alberta-Climate-Change We talk to Alberta's Environment Minister Rob Renner. Alberta accounts for half of the 30 per cent increase in Canada's greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Rob Renner insists that Alberta is showing real leadership on climate change and he's taking that message to Copenhagen. We talk to Alberta's Environment Minister Rob Renner. Alberta accounts for half of the 30 per cent increase in Canada's greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Rob Renner insists that Alberta is showing real leadership on climate change and he's taking that message to Copenhagen. We talk to Alberta's Environment Minister Rob Renner. Alberta accounts for half of the 30 per cent increase in Canada's greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Rob Renner insists that Alberta is showing real leadership on climate change and he's taking that message to Copenhagen. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25519912 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25519913-10-12-09-Pt-2-Korea-English-Teachers There are thousands of Canadians teaching English in Korea. And some of them say they are facing a growing and potentially dangerous backlash against foreigners. They blame it on a group called the Anti-English Spectrum. Among other things, the group accuses foreign teachers of spreading AIDS to children. There are thousands of Canadians teaching English in Korea. And some of them say they are facing a growing and potentially dangerous backlash against foreigners. They blame it on a group called the Anti-English Spectrum. Among other things, the group accuses foreign teachers of spreading AIDS to children. There are thousands of Canadians teaching English in Korea. And some of them say they are facing a growing and potentially dangerous backlash against foreigners. They blame it on a group called the Anti-English Spectrum. Among other things, the group accuses foreign teachers of spreading AIDS to children. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25519913 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25519914-10-12-09-Pt-3-Letters It's mail day and we hear your thoughts on management consulting, Canadian mining operations, proselytizing in prisons and Tiger Woods. It's mail day and we hear your thoughts on management consulting, Canadian mining operations, proselytizing in prisons and Tiger Woods. It's mail day and we hear your thoughts on management consulting, Canadian mining operations, proselytizing in prisons and Tiger Woods. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25519914 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25515341-09-12-09-Pt-1-CIHR-and-Pfizer The Canadian Vice President of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Canada has been appointed to the governing council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, a publicly funded body that gives grants to researchers and helps shape health policy. We ask if that's a conflict of interest. The Canadian Vice President of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Canada has been appointed to the governing council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, a publicly funded body that gives grants to researchers and helps shape health policy. We ask if that's a conflict of interest. The Canadian Vice President of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Canada has been appointed to the governing council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, a publicly funded body that gives grants to researchers and helps shape health policy. We ask if that's a conflict of interest. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25515341 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25515342-09-12-09-Pt-2-Nortel-Redux About a year ago, we introduced you to two Nortel workers who had survived 16 rounds of job cuts. They've survived three more since Nortel filed for bankruptcy protection. We find out if they're still standing. About a year ago, we introduced you to two Nortel workers who had survived 16 rounds of job cuts. They've survived three more since Nortel filed for bankruptcy protection. We find out if they're still standing. About a year ago, we introduced you to two Nortel workers who had survived 16 rounds of job cuts. They've survived three more since Nortel filed for bankruptcy protection. We find out if they're still standing. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25515342 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25515343-09-12-09-Pt-3-Maziar-Bahari A conversation with Maziar Bahari, a Canadian-Iranian reporter who was jailed, beaten and tortured for 118 days in Iran's notorious Evin prison. A conversation with Maziar Bahari, a Canadian-Iranian reporter who was jailed, beaten and tortured for 118 days in Iran's notorious Evin prison. A conversation with Maziar Bahari, a Canadian-Iranian reporter who was jailed, beaten and tortured for 118 days in Iran's notorious Evin prison. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25515343 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25510046-08-12-09-Pt-1-Roblero-Murder Mexican anti-mining activist Mariano Abarca Roblero was shot to death outside his home in Chiapas two weeks ago. He had been an outspoken critic of a Canadian mining operation there and had been threatened before his death. We get the latest on the investigation into his murder and look at how it is affecting the debate around the effects of Canadian mining in Mexico. Mexican anti-mining activist Mariano Abarca Roblero was shot to death outside his home in Chiapas two weeks ago. He had been an outspoken critic of a Canadian mining operation there and had been threatened before his death. We get the latest on the investigation into his murder and look at how it is affecting the debate around the effects of Canadian mining in Mexico. Mexican anti-mining activist Mariano Abarca Roblero was shot to death outside his home in Chiapas two weeks ago. He had been an outspoken critic of a Canadian mining operation there and had been threatened before his death. We get the latest on the investigation into his murder and look at how it is affecting the debate around the effects of Canadian mining in Mexico. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25510046 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25510047-08-12-09-Pt-2-Sir-Harold-Evans A conversation with legendary British journalist Sir Harold Evans, the former editor of The Sunday Times and The Times and the former President of Random House. We talk to him about his six decades in journalism, the state of journalism today and his new autobiography, "My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times". A conversation with legendary British journalist Sir Harold Evans, the former editor of The Sunday Times and The Times and the former President of Random House. We talk to him about his six decades in journalism, the state of journalism today and his new autobiography, "My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times". A conversation with legendary British journalist Sir Harold Evans, the former editor of The Sunday Times and The Times and the former President of Random House. We talk to him about his six decades in journalism, the state of journalism today and his new autobiography, "My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times". tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25510047 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25510048-08-12-09-Pt-3-Olympic-Village-Documentary Thousands of construction workers built Vancouver's Olympic Village. At least three of them were women. As part of our on-going series, Work In Progress, we meet them and find out how they coped with one of the most sexually skewed workplaces in Canada. Thousands of construction workers built Vancouver's Olympic Village. At least three of them were women. As part of our on-going series, Work In Progress, we meet them and find out how they coped with one of the most sexually skewed workplaces in Canada. Thousands of construction workers built Vancouver's Olympic Village. At least three of them were women. As part of our on-going series, Work In Progress, we meet them and find out how they coped with one of the most sexually skewed workplaces in Canada. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25510048 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25505113-07-12-09-Pt-1-Road-to-Copenhagen The United Nations climate changed summit in Copenhagen kicks off today with significantly diminished expectations. We take a look back at some of the key events in the long and winding road to Copenhagen, a road that is littered with disappointments and lost opportunities. The United Nations climate changed summit in Copenhagen kicks off today with significantly diminished expectations. We take a look back at some of the key events in the long and winding road to Copenhagen, a road that is littered with disappointments and lost opportunities. The United Nations climate changed summit in Copenhagen kicks off today with significantly diminished expectations. We take a look back at some of the key events in the long and winding road to Copenhagen, a road that is littered with disappointments and lost opportunities. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25505113 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25505114-07-12-09-Pt-2-Taser-International Taser International continues to say that its stun gun won't damage a target's heart. But a court case in California paints a less decisive picture. Taser International continues to say that its stun gun won't damage a target's heart. But a court case in California paints a less decisive picture. Taser International continues to say that its stun gun won't damage a target's heart. But a court case in California paints a less decisive picture. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25505114 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25505115-07-12-09-Pt-3-Management-Myth In his new book, The Management Myth, Matthew Stewart argues that the entire field of management consulting is built on a foundation of fraudulent experiments and MBA programs with no evidence to support their value. We talk to him, as part of our on-going series, Work In Progress. In his new book, The Management Myth, Matthew Stewart argues that the entire field of management consulting is built on a foundation of fraudulent experiments and MBA programs with no evidence to support their value. We talk to him, as part of our on-going series, Work In Progress. In his new book, The Management Myth, Matthew Stewart argues that the entire field of management consulting is built on a foundation of fraudulent experiments and MBA programs with no evidence to support their value. We talk to him, as part of our on-going series, Work In Progress. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25505115 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25492418-04-12-09-Pt-1-Doctors-with-Criminal-Records Earlier this week, patients at Dr. George Korol's clinic in Winnipeg were surprised to discover that Dr. Korol's license to practice medicine had been suspended twice and that he had spent 2 years in a California prison after he was convicted of arson and uttering threats. The College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manitoba knew about some of his past and in the wake of those revelations, we ask what Canadians should be permitted to know about their doctors. Earlier this week, patients at Dr. George Korol's clinic in Winnipeg were surprised to discover that Dr. Korol's license to practice medicine had been suspended twice and that he had spent 2 years in a California prison after he was convicted of arson and uttering threats. The College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manitoba knew about some of his past and in the wake of those revelations, we ask what Canadians should be permitted to know about their doctors. Earlier this week, patients at Dr. George Korol's clinic in Winnipeg were surprised to discover that Dr. Korol's license to practice medicine had been suspended twice and that he had spent 2 years in a California prison after he was convicted of arson and uttering threats. The College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manitoba knew about some of his past and in the wake of those revelations, we ask what Canadians should be permitted to know about their doctors. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25492418 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25492419-04-12-09-Pt-2-A-Moment-in-Time As we look towards the 20th anniversary of the murder of 14 women at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, we have a documentary about how that days' events propelled two women in directions they had never planned. As we look towards the 20th anniversary of the murder of 14 women at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, we have a documentary about how that days' events propelled two women in directions they had never planned. As we look towards the 20th anniversary of the murder of 14 women at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, we have a documentary about how that days' events propelled two women in directions they had never planned. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25492419 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25492420-04-12-09-Faith-based-Prison All over the world, Prison Fellowship reaches out to inmates trying to get them to embrace Jesus and change their ways. In some places, they even run their own sections in prisons. Now, there's a proposal to set-up Canada's first faith-based prison unit. But not everyone is embracing it. All over the world, Prison Fellowship reaches out to inmates trying to get them to embrace Jesus and change their ways. In some places, they even run their own sections in prisons. Now, there's a proposal to set-up Canada's first faith-based prison unit. But not everyone is embracing it. All over the world, Prison Fellowship reaches out to inmates trying to get them to embrace Jesus and change their ways. In some places, they even run their own sections in prisons. Now, there's a proposal to set-up Canada's first faith-based prison unit. But not everyone is embracing it. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25492420 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25486653-03-12-09-Pt-1-The-Meaning-of-Gay Writer, actor and long-time gay activist Sky Gilbert has announced his decision to "quit" being gay because he thinks the term and the culture that surrounds it has become so ubiquitous, mainstream and boring that it's now meaningless. We get him to explain and we find out what other gay activists think of his argument. Writer, actor and long-time gay activist Sky Gilbert has announced his decision to "quit" being gay because he thinks the term and the culture that surrounds it has become so ubiquitous, mainstream and boring that it's now meaningless. We get him to explain and we find out what other gay activists think of his argument. Writer, actor and long-time gay activist Sky Gilbert has announced his decision to "quit" being gay because he thinks the term and the culture that surrounds it has become so ubiquitous, mainstream and boring that it's now meaningless. We get him to explain and we find out what other gay activists think of his argument. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25486653 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25486654-03-12-09-Pt-2-Guerrilla-Diplomacy In his new book, long-time Canadian diplomat Daryl Copeland calls for a radical rethinking of how we conduct diplomacy, an idea he calls Guerrilla Diplomacy. In his new book, long-time Canadian diplomat Daryl Copeland calls for a radical rethinking of how we conduct diplomacy, an idea he calls Guerrilla Diplomacy. In his new book, long-time Canadian diplomat Daryl Copeland calls for a radical rethinking of how we conduct diplomacy, an idea he calls Guerrilla Diplomacy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25486654 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25486655-03-12-09-Pt-3-Letters E-mails lifted from the server at the University of East Anglia have cast an unflattering light on the university's Climate Research Unit and sparked accusations of petty politics and less than pristine science. We assess the consequences in our letters segment. E-mails lifted from the server at the University of East Anglia have cast an unflattering light on the university's Climate Research Unit and sparked accusations of petty politics and less than pristine science. We assess the consequences in our letters segment. E-mails lifted from the server at the University of East Anglia have cast an unflattering light on the university's Climate Research Unit and sparked accusations of petty politics and less than pristine science. We assess the consequences in our letters segment. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25486655 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25481089-02-12-09-Pt-1-Afghanistan-Strategy We assess U.S. President Barack Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan and look at how it will impact Canada's role there. We assess U.S. President Barack Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan and look at how it will impact Canada's role there. We assess U.S. President Barack Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan and look at how it will impact Canada's role there. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25481089 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25481090-02-12-09-Pt-2-Calvin-Junior The story of a 20-year-old native man who is falling through the cracks because of who he is, where he lives, and what he needs to keep living. The story of a 20-year-old native man who is falling through the cracks because of who he is, where he lives, and what he needs to keep living. The story of a 20-year-old native man who is falling through the cracks because of who he is, where he lives, and what he needs to keep living. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25481090 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25481091-02-12-09-Pt-3-Aviation-Safety There's been some disturbing testimony about the safety of Canada's passenger airplanes this week. Stories of illegal refueling, masking tape holding electrical cords in place and a shortage of inspectors. Critics say Canada's new airline safety system is to blame. There's been some disturbing testimony about the safety of Canada's passenger airplanes this week. Stories of illegal refueling, masking tape holding electrical cords in place and a shortage of inspectors. Critics say Canada's new airline safety system is to blame. There's been some disturbing testimony about the safety of Canada's passenger airplanes this week. Stories of illegal refueling, masking tape holding electrical cords in place and a shortage of inspectors. Critics say Canada's new airline safety system is to blame. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25481091 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459755-01-12-09-Pt-1-Displaced-Somalians When Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped in Somalia 15 months ago, she was working on a story about Somalis who had been pushed out of their homes by the conflict there. Since then, the problem has gotten worse. We pick up the story Amanda Lindhout set out to tell. When Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped in Somalia 15 months ago, she was working on a story about Somalis who had been pushed out of their homes by the conflict there. Since then, the problem has gotten worse. We pick up the story Amanda Lindhout set out to tell. When Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped in Somalia 15 months ago, she was working on a story about Somalis who had been pushed out of their homes by the conflict there. Since then, the problem has gotten worse. We pick up the story Amanda Lindhout set out to tell. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25459755 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459756-01-12-09-Pt-2-Munk-Debates Tonight the Munk Debates will tackle Be it resolved: Climate change is mankind's defining crisis and demands a commensurate response. Among the participants are George Monbiot, the author of Heat: How to Stop the World from Burning and Bjorn Lomborg, a professor at the Copenhagen Business School. They join us to debate what to do about climate change. Tonight the Munk Debates will tackle Be it resolved: Climate change is mankind's defining crisis and demands a commensurate response. Among the participants are George Monbiot, the author of Heat: How to Stop the World from Burning and Bjorn Lomborg, a professor at the Copenhagen Business School. They join us to debate what to do about climate change. Tonight the Munk Debates will tackle Be it resolved: Climate change is mankind's defining crisis and demands a commensurate response. Among the participants are George Monbiot, the author of Heat: How to Stop the World from Burning and Bjorn Lomborg, a professor at the Copenhagen Business School. They join us to debate what to do about climate change. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25459756 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459760-01-12-09-Pt-3-Bringing-Kyle-Home A documentary about the imperfect options and difficult choices for young people growing up in Northern Ontario's first nations' communities. A documentary about the imperfect options and difficult choices for young people growing up in Northern Ontario's first nations' communities. A documentary about the imperfect options and difficult choices for young people growing up in Northern Ontario's first nations' communities. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25459760 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459761-30-11-09-Pt-1-Women-Climate-Change Around the world, women are disproportionately affected by climate change. But they are under-represented in the high-level delegations that negotiate landmark agreements on the issue. Around the world, women are disproportionately affected by climate change. But they are under-represented in the high-level delegations that negotiate landmark agreements on the issue. Around the world, women are disproportionately affected by climate change. But they are under-represented in the high-level delegations that negotiate landmark agreements on the issue. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25459761 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459762-30-11-09-Pt-2-Bullying-in-the-Workplace An estimated five million Canadians face -- or have faced -- bullying in the workplace. The behaviour is entrenched. The effects can be devastating. And now the Ontario government wants to make it illegal. An estimated five million Canadians face -- or have faced -- bullying in the workplace. The behaviour is entrenched. The effects can be devastating. And now the Ontario government wants to make it illegal. An estimated five million Canadians face -- or have faced -- bullying in the workplace. The behaviour is entrenched. The effects can be devastating. And now the Ontario government wants to make it illegal. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25459762 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459763-30-11-09-Pt-3-Inside-the-Kingdom It has been 30 years since Robert Lacey published his classic history of Saudi Arabia. A lot has happened since then. And now Robert Lacey is back for another look at a complicated and conflicted country in transition. It has been 30 years since Robert Lacey published his classic history of Saudi Arabia. A lot has happened since then. And now Robert Lacey is back for another look at a complicated and conflicted country in transition. It has been 30 years since Robert Lacey published his classic history of Saudi Arabia. A lot has happened since then. And now Robert Lacey is back for another look at a complicated and conflicted country in transition. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25459763 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459764-27-11-09-Pt-1-Facilitated-Communication Rom Houben was 20 years old when a car accident put him in what doctors thought was a coma. But now, 23 years later, his family says he is able to communicate with "facilitated communication". The technique is highly contentious and some experts say it's nothing but a hoax. Rom Houben was 20 years old when a car accident put him in what doctors thought was a coma. But now, 23 years later, his family says he is able to communicate with "facilitated communication". The technique is highly contentious and some experts say it's nothing but a hoax. Rom Houben was 20 years old when a car accident put him in what doctors thought was a coma. But now, 23 years later, his family says he is able to communicate with "facilitated communication". The technique is highly contentious and some experts say it's nothing but a hoax. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25459764 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459765-27-11-09-Pt-2-Rwanda-War-Crimes We hear from survivors of the Rwandan genocide and find out how they feel about alleged perpetrators of the genocide facing trial in Canada rather than Rwanda. We hear from survivors of the Rwandan genocide and find out how they feel about alleged perpetrators of the genocide facing trial in Canada rather than Rwanda. We hear from survivors of the Rwandan genocide and find out how they feel about alleged perpetrators of the genocide facing trial in Canada rather than Rwanda. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25459765 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459766-27-11-09-Pt-3-Surrey-Sikh-Temple An upstart group of young candidates in Surrey, British Columbia has taken over the leadership of the largest Sikh Temple in North America and upended their community's politics in the process. We hear from the newly elected President of the Temple. An upstart group of young candidates in Surrey, British Columbia has taken over the leadership of the largest Sikh Temple in North America and upended their community's politics in the process. We hear from the newly elected President of the Temple. An upstart group of young candidates in Surrey, British Columbia has taken over the leadership of the largest Sikh Temple in North America and upended their community's politics in the process. We hear from the newly elected President of the Temple. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25459766 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459767-26-11-09-Pt-1-Amanda-Lindhout-s-Release The Canadian Journalist Amanda Lindhout is safe and finally free after 15 months in captivity. We hear from Jim Loney who was captured for four months in Iraq. He tells us about the rollar coaster of emotions of a captive and the wrenching decisions surrounding ransom. The Canadian Journalist Amanda Lindhout is safe and finally free after 15 months in captivity. We hear from Jim Loney who was captured for four months in Iraq. He tells us about the rollar coaster of emotions of a captive and the wrenching decisions surrounding ransom. The Canadian Journalist Amanda Lindhout is safe and finally free after 15 months in captivity. We hear from Jim Loney who was captured for four months in Iraq. He tells us about the rollar coaster of emotions of a captive and the wrenching decisions surrounding ransom. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25459767 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459768-26-11-09-Pt-2-Canadian-Diplomatic-Service Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin's controversial testimony about Afghan detainees has led some people to question the state of Canada's diplomatic service and ask if Canadian diplomats are really able to work honestly and speak freely. We assess those criticisms. Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin's controversial testimony about Afghan detainees has led some people to question the state of Canada's diplomatic service and ask if Canadian diplomats are really able to work honestly and speak freely. We assess those criticisms. Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin's controversial testimony about Afghan detainees has led some people to question the state of Canada's diplomatic service and ask if Canadian diplomats are really able to work honestly and speak freely. We assess those criticisms. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25459768 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459769-26-11-09-Pt-3-Letters It's mail day. We find out what you've had to say about Afghan detainees, credibility, climate change and reconciliation. It's mail day. We find out what you've had to say about Afghan detainees, credibility, climate change and reconciliation. It's mail day. We find out what you've had to say about Afghan detainees, credibility, climate change and reconciliation. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25459769 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459770-25-11-09-Pt-1-Afghan-Detainee-Response Allegations that Afghan detainees were tortured after Canadian Forces handed them over to Afghan authorities have put the Conservative Government on the defensive. We get the Conservative Party's perspective on what happened, how it happened and whether there were other, better options. Allegations that Afghan detainees were tortured after Canadian Forces handed them over to Afghan authorities have put the Conservative Government on the defensive. We get the Conservative Party's perspective on what happened, how it happened and whether there were other, better options. Allegations that Afghan detainees were tortured after Canadian Forces handed them over to Afghan authorities have put the Conservative Government on the defensive. We get the Conservative Party's perspective on what happened, how it happened and whether there were other, better options. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25459770 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459771-25-11-09-Pt-2-The-Asian-Carp The Asian Carp, an invasive species, has breeched an electric fence designed to keep it out of The Great Lakes. We hear from the U.S. Military, which is taking drastic measures to try to keep the Asian Carp out and a biologist who says the Asian Carp could wipe out more than 80 per cent of the native species in The Great Lakes. The Asian Carp, an invasive species, has breeched an electric fence designed to keep it out of The Great Lakes. We hear from the U.S. Military, which is taking drastic measures to try to keep the Asian Carp out and a biologist who says the Asian Carp could wipe out more than 80 per cent of the native species in The Great Lakes. The Asian Carp, an invasive species, has breeched an electric fence designed to keep it out of The Great Lakes. We hear from the U.S. Military, which is taking drastic measures to try to keep the Asian Carp out and a biologist who says the Asian Carp could wipe out more than 80 per cent of the native species in The Great Lakes. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25459771 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459773-25-11-09-Pt-3-Honeybees By some estimates every third bite of food you eat only exists because of the pollinating work done by bees. So what would happen if all that work simply disappeared? Fifty-Billion honeybees have died in the last three years. And no one is entirely sure why. *** The music in this item has been edited for rights issues *** By some estimates every third bite of food you eat only exists because of the pollinating work done by bees. So what would happen if all that work simply disappeared? Fifty-Billion honeybees have died in the last three years. And no one is entirely sure why. *** The music in this item has been edited for rights issues *** By some estimates every third bite of food you eat only exists because of the pollinating work done by bees. So what would happen if all that work simply disappeared? Fifty-Billion honeybees have died in the last three years. And no one is entirely sure why. *** The music in this item has been edited for rights issues *** tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25459773 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459774-24-11-09-Pt-1-Case-Against-Canada In the wake of allegations that Afghan detainees were abused and even tortured after they were handed over by Canadian Forces, we look at what it would take to mount a legal case against Canada and how strong that case would be. In the wake of allegations that Afghan detainees were abused and even tortured after they were handed over by Canadian Forces, we look at what it would take to mount a legal case against Canada and how strong that case would be. In the wake of allegations that Afghan detainees were abused and even tortured after they were handed over by Canadian Forces, we look at what it would take to mount a legal case against Canada and how strong that case would be. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25459774 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459775-24-11-09-Pt-2-Home-Inspections A landmark case for anyone who has ever bought or sold a house. A couple in British Columbia has successfully sued a home inspector for not seeing 200-thousand dollars worth of structural flaws. A landmark case for anyone who has ever bought or sold a house. A couple in British Columbia has successfully sued a home inspector for not seeing 200-thousand dollars worth of structural flaws. A landmark case for anyone who has ever bought or sold a house. A couple in British Columbia has successfully sued a home inspector for not seeing 200-thousand dollars worth of structural flaws. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25459775 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459776-24-11-09-Pt-3-David-Plouffe A conversation with Barack Obama's Chief Campaign Manager, David Plouffe. A conversation with Barack Obama's Chief Campaign Manager, David Plouffe. A conversation with Barack Obama's Chief Campaign Manager, David Plouffe. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25459776 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459777-23-11-09-Pt-1-H1N1-Survivors The H1N1 pandemic has reached its peak in various parts of the country, and a number of Canadians have already had their brush with the disease. We talk to some sufferers about their brush with the biggest headline grabbing common illness since SARS. And we found a few of H1N1's most unusual victims. The H1N1 pandemic has reached its peak in various parts of the country, and a number of Canadians have already had their brush with the disease. We talk to some sufferers about their brush with the biggest headline grabbing common illness since SARS. And we found a few of H1N1's most unusual victims. The H1N1 pandemic has reached its peak in various parts of the country, and a number of Canadians have already had their brush with the disease. We talk to some sufferers about their brush with the biggest headline grabbing common illness since SARS. And we found a few of H1N1's most unusual victims. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25459777 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459780-23-11-09-Pt-2-Child-Welfare There are fewer government dollars for child welfare for first nation's children than for other kids. About 1 in 200 non-aboriginal children is under state care compared to 1 in 10 aboriginal children. We ask why the discrepancy in funding? There are fewer government dollars for child welfare for first nation's children than for other kids. About 1 in 200 non-aboriginal children is under state care compared to 1 in 10 aboriginal children. We ask why the discrepancy in funding? There are fewer government dollars for child welfare for first nation's children than for other kids. About 1 in 200 non-aboriginal children is under state care compared to 1 in 10 aboriginal children. We ask why the discrepancy in funding? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25459780 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459782-23-11-09-Pt-3-Teachers-Selling-Lessons Some teachers have decided it is good business to sell on line the lesson plans and learning techniques they have developed. But critics are saying these educators are cutting corners and killing creativity. Some teachers have decided it is good business to sell on line the lesson plans and learning techniques they have developed. But critics are saying these educators are cutting corners and killing creativity. Some teachers have decided it is good business to sell on line the lesson plans and learning techniques they have developed. But critics are saying these educators are cutting corners and killing creativity. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25459782 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459784-20-11-09-Pt-1-Jim-Prentice A conversation with Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice about where the government stands on controlling greenhouse gas emissions going into the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen. A conversation with Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice about where the government stands on controlling greenhouse gas emissions going into the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen. A conversation with Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice about where the government stands on controlling greenhouse gas emissions going into the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25459784 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459785-20-11-09-Pt-2-Afghan-Detainees A Canadian diplomat has testified that all of the Afghan detainees that Canadian forces handed over to Afghan authorities were likely tortured and that officials with the Canadian Forces, Foreign Affairs as well as an official in the Prime Minister's Office were warned about the situation. A Canadian diplomat has testified that all of the Afghan detainees that Canadian forces handed over to Afghan authorities were likely tortured and that officials with the Canadian Forces, Foreign Affairs as well as an official in the Prime Minister's Office were warned about the situation. A Canadian diplomat has testified that all of the Afghan detainees that Canadian forces handed over to Afghan authorities were likely tortured and that officials with the Canadian Forces, Foreign Affairs as well as an official in the Prime Minister's Office were warned about the situation. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25459785 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459788-20-11-09-Pt-3-2012 In his new movie, 2012, Director Roland Emmerich chose to depict the destruction of Vatican City ... not Mecca. And yes, that's raised a few questions. In his new movie, 2012, Director Roland Emmerich chose to depict the destruction of Vatican City ... not Mecca. And yes, that's raised a few questions. In his new movie, 2012, Director Roland Emmerich chose to depict the destruction of Vatican City ... not Mecca. And yes, that's raised a few questions. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25459788 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459789-19-11-09-Pt-1-Malalai-Joya In 2005, she was the youngest person elected to the new Afghan parliament. But she was suspended from that parliament in 2007 for criticizing Afghanistan's warlords. Despite several assassination attempts, she continues to speak her mind. In 2005, she was the youngest person elected to the new Afghan parliament. But she was suspended from that parliament in 2007 for criticizing Afghanistan's warlords. Despite several assassination attempts, she continues to speak her mind. In 2005, she was the youngest person elected to the new Afghan parliament. But she was suspended from that parliament in 2007 for criticizing Afghanistan's warlords. Despite several assassination attempts, she continues to speak her mind. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25459789 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459790-19-11-09-Pt-2-Letters It's mail day. We hear your thoughts on politics, hunger, science, the Catholic Church and comparing Sudbury, Ontario to the moon. It's mail day. We hear your thoughts on politics, hunger, science, the Catholic Church and comparing Sudbury, Ontario to the moon. It's mail day. We hear your thoughts on politics, hunger, science, the Catholic Church and comparing Sudbury, Ontario to the moon. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25459790 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459792-19-11-09-Pt-3-Climate-Change-Cover-Up In his new book, James Hogan argues that climate change skeptics are using the same tactics that the tobacco industry used to in order to create confusion about the science around climate change. We talk to him and to one of Canada's leading climate change skeptics. In his new book, James Hogan argues that climate change skeptics are using the same tactics that the tobacco industry used to in order to create confusion about the science around climate change. We talk to him and to one of Canada's leading climate change skeptics. In his new book, James Hogan argues that climate change skeptics are using the same tactics that the tobacco industry used to in order to create confusion about the science around climate change. We talk to him and to one of Canada's leading climate change skeptics. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25459792 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459794-18-11-09-Pt-1-Golden-Rice The United Nations' World Summit on Food Security wraps up today. And we're asking whatever happened to Golden Rice ... a genetically engineered rice with high levels of Vitamin A that was supposed to save millions of children in the developing world. The United Nations' World Summit on Food Security wraps up today. And we're asking whatever happened to Golden Rice ... a genetically engineered rice with high levels of Vitamin A that was supposed to save millions of children in the developing world. The United Nations' World Summit on Food Security wraps up today. And we're asking whatever happened to Golden Rice ... a genetically engineered rice with high levels of Vitamin A that was supposed to save millions of children in the developing world. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25459794 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25459796-18-11-09-Pt-2-Vitamin-Eh-Documentary Due to copyrights held against music, this documentary can not be made available as a podcast. You can listen off our website at: www.cbc.ca/thecurrent. Click on Past Shows to your left. Sorry for the inconvenience. Due to copyrights held against music, this documentary can not be made available as a podcast. You can listen off our website at: www.cbc.ca/thecurrent. Click on Past Shows to your left. Sorry for the inconvenience. Due to copyrights held against music, this documentary can not be made available as a podcast. You can listen off our website at: www.cbc.ca/thecurrent. Click on Past Shows to your left. Sorry for the inconvenience. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25459796 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights)