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The Decibel

Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story shaping our world, in conversation with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.

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Seafood supply changing East Coast menus this summer

15 Jun 2026
24m
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Atlantic Canada's summer tourism season faces significant challenges as climate change and disease disrupt the supply of iconic seafood staples like scallops, haddock, and oysters. Rising ocean temperatures and acidity have led to steep declines in scallop and haddock populations, forcing the Department of Fisheries an...

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Introducing Pitch and Power: How Soccer Shapes Everything

14 Jun 2026
44m
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Pierre Poilievre: An interview, in full

13 Jun 2026
57m
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Canada’s first steps towards a social media ban

12 Jun 2026
26m
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The Canadian government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act introduces significant regulatory changes for online platforms and AI chatbots, aiming to mitigate harms like bullying and self-harm. While the legislation’s "duty to act responsibly" framework offers necessary flexibility, legal expert Dr. Michael Geist warns th...

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The risks and rewards of the IPO hype in Canada

11 Jun 2026
22m
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World Cup 2026: Breakout stars, dark horses and Canada’s chances

10 Jun 2026
26m
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic milestone as Canada joins the U.S. and Mexico to host the expanded 48-team tournament. Featuring 104 matches, the event introduces advanced data-tracking technology, including player body scanning and high-density camera arrays, to enhance officiating accuracy. Canada, currently...

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Is smoking making a comeback?

09 Jun 2026
24m
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Carney’s plan for AI in Canada, explained

08 Jun 2026
23m
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The Canadian federal government’s newly unveiled AI strategy seeks to accelerate national technology adoption while simultaneously addressing public concerns regarding safety and economic impact. Globe and Mail reporter Joe Castaldo highlights that while the plan allocates significant funding—including $700 million for...

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Patrolling the Arctic with the Canadian military

05 Jun 2026
26m
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The recession question

04 Jun 2026
22m
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How alcohol sales explain Canada’s internal trade problem

03 Jun 2026
23m
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Unpaid and overworked: labour violations in Canadian trucking

02 Jun 2026
26m
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A crack in Carney’s Liberal caucus over climate

01 Jun 2026
23m
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Uncovering FIFA’s costly World Cup demands on Canadian cities

29 May 2026
25m
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What’s behind the surge in military enlistment in Canada

28 May 2026
18m
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The search for graves at Tk’emlups, five years on

27 May 2026
32m
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A reality check on Alberta separatism

26 May 2026
24m
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Deaths raise concerns over selling plasma in Canada

25 May 2026
22m
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An interview with Pierre Poilievre

22 May 2026
30m
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The growing concern over stray drone strikes in Europe

21 May 2026
23m
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