In July 1992 the Canadian government banned cod fishing along Newfoundland’s east coast in an effort to help restore cod stocks that had been depleted due to overfishing.
The moratorium was supposed to last 18 months but ended up being extended indefinitely.
The collapse of the industry ended nearly five centuries of cod fishing, led to the largest industr ... Show More
Oct 25
Introducing... Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy | Through A Glass Darkly | 1
Taj Khyber Rowland knows he’s not who people think he is but he can’t quite remember how his life went so off course. He decides to spool backwards, to his younger self. A daredevil seven year old Chellamuthu, living happily, but in abject poverty, with his large family in rural ... Show More
36m 6s
Aug 15
Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update)
<p>For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out w ... Show More
37m 32s
Apr 2025
295: The Killing of K’iid K'yaas: Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
<div>In 1997 a lifelong Canadian logger had reached the end of his rope. For years, Grant Hadwin attempted to sound the alarm to the dangers of the logging industry, but his attempts to speak for the trees repeatedly fell on deaf ears. Ultimately, he did something almost unforgiv ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2024
The search for Canada’s greatest song
An accountant explains what the capital gains changes mean for you (1:54)
Guest: John Oakey, Vice President of Taxation, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada,
With Passover set to begin, families of Gaza hostages try to stay optimistic (17:01)
Guest: Maya Roman, family ... Show More
1h 38m
Aug 22
What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update)
<p>In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why <i>Moby-Dick</i> is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "<a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/everything-you-never-knew-about-whaling/">Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.< ... Show More
48m 8s