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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring the IDEAS that make us who we are. New episodes drop Monday through Friday at 5pm ET.

Ideas

Episodes

The Hinge Years: 1919 | Dividing the Spoils

How philosophy plays a vital role in Canada's biggest ethical debates

The ordinary-extraordinary dimensions of Black life: Christina Sharpe

Astra Taylor's CBC Massey Lectures | #1: Cura’s Gift

Poet and author Ross Gay on the necessity of joy and delight

Massey at 60: Tanya Talaga on what Canada can learn from the stories of Indigenous peoples

Flop Sweat: Why We Choke When It Matters Most

International laws against genocide exist: so why don’t they work?

How the death of a friend inspired a fight for human rights and justice

Masseys at 60: Payam Akhavan on his unwavering fight against human rights abuses

5 Canadian Writers on Subverting Identity

Cultivating Community, Citizenship and Belonging | Jamie Chai Yun Liew

Political tribalism is an existential threat to humanity: evolutionary anthropologist

Taken In: Exploring Credulity

BBC Reith Lectures: Artificial Prosperity

Queer Diplomacy: Negotiating 2SLGBTQ+ Rights in a Fraught World

(Land) Back to the Future: Can Indigenous people dream a better future into being?

BBC Reith Lectures examines the influence of AI on politics and democracy

Bring Back Grumpy George: The Forgotten Message of George Grant

A Walk of Remembrance: Honouring Canadian soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands