http://www.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 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447965-13-11-09-Pt-1-Copenhagen-Conference We talk to Andrew Weaver, a prominent member of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change about what's at stake at the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen, talks meant to develop a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. We talk to Andrew Weaver, a prominent member of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change about what's at stake at the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen, talks meant to develop a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. We talk to Andrew Weaver, a prominent member of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change about what's at stake at the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen, talks meant to develop a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447965 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447966-13-11-09-Pt-2-The-Maldives A conversation with the Vice President of The Maldives, a country that is a collection of 26 coral Islands in the Indian Ocean with an average elevation of two metres above sea level and the first country to commit to a zero carbon footprint. A conversation with the Vice President of The Maldives, a country that is a collection of 26 coral Islands in the Indian Ocean with an average elevation of two metres above sea level and the first country to commit to a zero carbon footprint. A conversation with the Vice President of The Maldives, a country that is a collection of 26 coral Islands in the Indian Ocean with an average elevation of two metres above sea level and the first country to commit to a zero carbon footprint. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447966 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447967-13-11-09-Pt-3-Geo-Engineering What to do about the damage that's already been done. Even if Copenhagen is a stunning success, it won't undo what we've done to the planet over the last couple of centuries. But the Royal Society of Science has some controversial ideas about what might help. What to do about the damage that's already been done. Even if Copenhagen is a stunning success, it won't undo what we've done to the planet over the last couple of centuries. But the Royal Society of Science has some controversial ideas about what might help. What to do about the damage that's already been done. Even if Copenhagen is a stunning success, it won't undo what we've done to the planet over the last couple of centuries. But the Royal Society of Science has some controversial ideas about what might help. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447967 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443371-12-11-09-Pt-1-H1N1-Work-Relations Weighing the ethics, economics and etiquette of staying home sick during the H1N1 flu pandemic. Employees are caught between staying home and leaving their colleagues to pick up the slack or going to work and infecting them. Weighing the ethics, economics and etiquette of staying home sick during the H1N1 flu pandemic. Employees are caught between staying home and leaving their colleagues to pick up the slack or going to work and infecting them. Weighing the ethics, economics and etiquette of staying home sick during the H1N1 flu pandemic. Employees are caught between staying home and leaving their colleagues to pick up the slack or going to work and infecting them. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443371 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443372-12-11-09-Pt-2-Linden-MacIntyre The CBC's Linden MacIntyre on the value of trust and why it's such a recurring theme in his journalistic work and his latest novel, The Bishop's Man, which won the Scotiabank Giller Prize this week. The CBC's Linden MacIntyre on the value of trust and why it's such a recurring theme in his journalistic work and his latest novel, The Bishop's Man, which won the Scotiabank Giller Prize this week. The CBC's Linden MacIntyre on the value of trust and why it's such a recurring theme in his journalistic work and his latest novel, The Bishop's Man, which won the Scotiabank Giller Prize this week. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443372 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443373-12-11-09-Pt-3-Letters Listener thoughts on the fall of the Berlin Wall, the future of farming in Canada and a lesson from Yertle the Turtle. Plus, a conversation with German actor Walfriede Schmidtt about East German anxieties 20 years later. Listener thoughts on the fall of the Berlin Wall, the future of farming in Canada and a lesson from Yertle the Turtle. Plus, a conversation with German actor Walfriede Schmidtt about East German anxieties 20 years later. Listener thoughts on the fall of the Berlin Wall, the future of farming in Canada and a lesson from Yertle the Turtle. Plus, a conversation with German actor Walfriede Schmidtt about East German anxieties 20 years later. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443373 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438460-11-11-09-Pt-1-Northern-Rescues After three days stranded on an ice flow about 50 metres square, a 17-year-old boy from Coral Harbour, Nunavut has been rescued. But even though it was successful, the rescue has drawn attention to the lack of formal search and rescue operations throughout Canada's north. After three days stranded on an ice flow about 50 metres square, a 17-year-old boy from Coral Harbour, Nunavut has been rescued. But even though it was successful, the rescue has drawn attention to the lack of formal search and rescue operations throughout Canada's north. After three days stranded on an ice flow about 50 metres square, a 17-year-old boy from Coral Harbour, Nunavut has been rescued. But even though it was successful, the rescue has drawn attention to the lack of formal search and rescue operations throughout Canada's north. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438460 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438461-11-11-09-Pt-2-The-Currie-Libel-Trial We talk to Justice Robert Sharpe about his new book, The Last Day, The Last Hour. In it, he revisits the 1928 Currie Libel Trial, a sensational courtroom drama that focussed on the actions of a Canadian commander who continued to send his troops into battle even through the final hours before the armistice that ended WWI. We talk to Justice Robert Sharpe about his new book, The Last Day, The Last Hour. In it, he revisits the 1928 Currie Libel Trial, a sensational courtroom drama that focussed on the actions of a Canadian commander who continued to send his troops into battle even through the final hours before the armistice that ended WWI. We talk to Justice Robert Sharpe about his new book, The Last Day, The Last Hour. In it, he revisits the 1928 Currie Libel Trial, a sensational courtroom drama that focussed on the actions of a Canadian commander who continued to send his troops into battle even through the final hours before the armistice that ended WWI. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438461 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438463-11-11-09-Pt-3-Legalizing-Marijuana For more than 75 years, war has been the dominant metaphor for American drug policy. But tough economic times have left some wondering if outlawing marijuana is really worth the trouble and whether there might be a nice cash grab in being able to tax it. For more than 75 years, war has been the dominant metaphor for American drug policy. But tough economic times have left some wondering if outlawing marijuana is really worth the trouble and whether there might be a nice cash grab in being able to tax it. For more than 75 years, war has been the dominant metaphor for American drug policy. But tough economic times have left some wondering if outlawing marijuana is really worth the trouble and whether there might be a nice cash grab in being able to tax it. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438463 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433333-10-11-09-Pt-1-Judging-Juries We go to court today where accusations are flying over who might be guilty of judging the juries. New laws and practices are changing the way jurors are chosen in some provinces and that's raised concerns about the Crown's potential to tilt juries. We go to court today where accusations are flying over who might be guilty of judging the juries. New laws and practices are changing the way jurors are chosen in some provinces and that's raised concerns about the Crown's potential to tilt juries. We go to court today where accusations are flying over who might be guilty of judging the juries. New laws and practices are changing the way jurors are chosen in some provinces and that's raised concerns about the Crown's potential to tilt juries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433333 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433334-10-11-09-Pt-2-Antony-Beevor-on-D-Day Celebrated historian Antony Beevor re-visits the beaches of Normandy and the story of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. Celebrated historian Antony Beevor re-visits the beaches of Normandy and the story of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. Celebrated historian Antony Beevor re-visits the beaches of Normandy and the story of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433334 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433335-10-11-09-Pt-3-Outsourcing-Journalists The Toronto Star has contracted out some of its editorial positions in a bid to cut costs. Several American newspapers have outsourced editorial positions as well. The newspapers say it's necessary in order to cut costs. But many people think the practice is hurting journalism. The Toronto Star has contracted out some of its editorial positions in a bid to cut costs. Several American newspapers have outsourced editorial positions as well. The newspapers say it's necessary in order to cut costs. But many people think the practice is hurting journalism. The Toronto Star has contracted out some of its editorial positions in a bid to cut costs. Several American newspapers have outsourced editorial positions as well. The newspapers say it's necessary in order to cut costs. But many people think the practice is hurting journalism. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433335 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427678-09-11-09-Pt-1-H1N1-Trust Problems with the delivery of the H1N1 flu vaccine - from long lineups to allegations of professional athletes jumping the queue - have tested people's patience and their faith in government and public institutions. We ask about the long-term effects on Canadians' trust. Problems with the delivery of the H1N1 flu vaccine - from long lineups to allegations of professional athletes jumping the queue - have tested people's patience and their faith in government and public institutions. We ask about the long-term effects on Canadians' trust. Problems with the delivery of the H1N1 flu vaccine - from long lineups to allegations of professional athletes jumping the queue - have tested people's patience and their faith in government and public institutions. We ask about the long-term effects on Canadians' trust. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427678 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427679-09-11-09-Pt-2-Kevin-Page Kevin Page has picked fights with the federal government over the cost of Canada's mission in Afghanistan and the likelihood that Ottawa will stay in the black. Now, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer has seen his own budget cut by a third. Kevin Page has picked fights with the federal government over the cost of Canada's mission in Afghanistan and the likelihood that Ottawa will stay in the black. Now, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer has seen his own budget cut by a third. Kevin Page has picked fights with the federal government over the cost of Canada's mission in Afghanistan and the likelihood that Ottawa will stay in the black. Now, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer has seen his own budget cut by a third. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427679 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427680-09-11-09-Pt-3-Berlin-Wall Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We talk to Sylke Schumann, a journalist and translator who grew up in East Germany. When the wall fell, her whole way of life collapsed with it and lifted the veil over some difficult family secrets. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We talk to Sylke Schumann, a journalist and translator who grew up in East Germany. When the wall fell, her whole way of life collapsed with it and lifted the veil over some difficult family secrets. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We talk to Sylke Schumann, a journalist and translator who grew up in East Germany. When the wall fell, her whole way of life collapsed with it and lifted the veil over some difficult family secrets. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427680 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414158-06-11-09-Pt-1-Fort-Hood-Shooting It was the deadliest act of violence committed on a US military base in American history. We get an update on the tragic shooting in Fort Hood, Texas. It was the deadliest act of violence committed on a US military base in American history. We get an update on the tragic shooting in Fort Hood, Texas. It was the deadliest act of violence committed on a US military base in American history. We get an update on the tragic shooting in Fort Hood, Texas. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414158 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414159-06-11-09-Pt-2-Brighton-Bombing-Forgiveness Twenty-five years ago, IRA activist Patrick Magee planted a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England. We bring together the man who planted the bomb and the daughter of one of the people it killed, to talk about memory, forgiveness and peace. Twenty-five years ago, IRA activist Patrick Magee planted a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England. We bring together the man who planted the bomb and the daughter of one of the people it killed, to talk about memory, forgiveness and peace. Twenty-five years ago, IRA activist Patrick Magee planted a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England. We bring together the man who planted the bomb and the daughter of one of the people it killed, to talk about memory, forgiveness and peace. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414159 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414160-06-11-09-Pt-3-Nuture-Shock Po Bronson, the co-author of a new book offers some new thinking about raising children and why so many parental instincts may be wrong. Po Bronson, the co-author of a new book offers some new thinking about raising children and why so many parental instincts may be wrong. Po Bronson, the co-author of a new book offers some new thinking about raising children and why so many parental instincts may be wrong. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414160 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25410973-05-11-09-Pt-1-Job-Quality-Erosion Canada's job numbers are rebounding. But according to Benjamin Tal, a Senior Economist with CIBC, the quality of those jobs is still lagging and more Canadians are having to settle for part-time work, self-employment or jobs that don't pay as much. Canada's job numbers are rebounding. But according to Benjamin Tal, a Senior Economist with CIBC, the quality of those jobs is still lagging and more Canadians are having to settle for part-time work, self-employment or jobs that don't pay as much. Canada's job numbers are rebounding. But according to Benjamin Tal, a Senior Economist with CIBC, the quality of those jobs is still lagging and more Canadians are having to settle for part-time work, self-employment or jobs that don't pay as much. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410973 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25410974-05-11-09-Pt-2-Afghan-Star We talk to the host of Afghan Star, a controversial reality television program in Afghanistan. The show united much of the country across political, ethnic and gender lines. But it was also attacked for being immoral and un-Islamic. We talk to the host of Afghan Star, a controversial reality television program in Afghanistan. The show united much of the country across political, ethnic and gender lines. But it was also attacked for being immoral and un-Islamic. We talk to the host of Afghan Star, a controversial reality television program in Afghanistan. The show united much of the country across political, ethnic and gender lines. But it was also attacked for being immoral and un-Islamic. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410974 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25410975-05-11-09-Pt-3-Letters It's mail day. We hear your thoughts on citizen justice, long-term disability insurance and the future of the family farm ... just to name a few topics in our mailbag today. It's mail day. We hear your thoughts on citizen justice, long-term disability insurance and the future of the family farm ... just to name a few topics in our mailbag today. It's mail day. We hear your thoughts on citizen justice, long-term disability insurance and the future of the family farm ... just to name a few topics in our mailbag today. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410975 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397312-11-04-09-Pt-1-Gun-Registry We've spent two-billion-dollars on a gun registry. The very same registry the Tories will try to kill in a private members bill today. If we had another two-billion-dollars to spend to fight violent crime where would we put that money? We've spent two-billion-dollars on a gun registry. The very same registry the Tories will try to kill in a private members bill today. If we had another two-billion-dollars to spend to fight violent crime where would we put that money? We've spent two-billion-dollars on a gun registry. The very same registry the Tories will try to kill in a private members bill today. If we had another two-billion-dollars to spend to fight violent crime where would we put that money? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25397312 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397313-11-04-09-Pt-2-War-in-the-Country-Part-One The war in the country is a polemic on the destruction of the traditional family farm in rural Canada. The few remaining family farms now struggle to survive in the face of corporate backed factory farms, mining interests and tourist developments. At stake is the quality and sustainability of our food. The war in the country is a polemic on the destruction of the traditional family farm in rural Canada. The few remaining family farms now struggle to survive in the face of corporate backed factory farms, mining interests and tourist developments. At stake is the quality and sustainability of our food. The war in the country is a polemic on the destruction of the traditional family farm in rural Canada. The few remaining family farms now struggle to survive in the face of corporate backed factory farms, mining interests and tourist developments. At stake is the quality and sustainability of our food. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25397313 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397314-11-04-09-Pt-3-War-in-the-Country-Part-Two We continue our conversation with Thomas Pawlick, we visit with a new breed of family farmer and get a response from the organization that represents all Canadian farmers. We continue our conversation with Thomas Pawlick, we visit with a new breed of family farmer and get a response from the organization that represents all Canadian farmers. We continue our conversation with Thomas Pawlick, we visit with a new breed of family farmer and get a response from the organization that represents all Canadian farmers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25397314 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397315-11-03-09-Pt-1-Troops-in-Afghanistan The Afghanistan election commission has cancelled this Saturday's vote and has now proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the winner, now the attention will shift to whether the Obama administration plans to increase it's troop presence in that country. The Afghanistan election commission has cancelled this Saturday's vote and has now proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the winner, now the attention will shift to whether the Obama administration plans to increase it's troop presence in that country. The Afghanistan election commission has cancelled this Saturday's vote and has now proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the winner, now the attention will shift to whether the Obama administration plans to increase it's troop presence in that country. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25397315 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397316-11-03-09-Pt-2-Military-Recruitment Even as the US considers troop increases in Afghanistan, our own military has acknowledged it needs more recruits. But a coalition of teachers and students in Quebec is up in arms over Canadian Forces booths at education fairs in their schools. It wants them banned. The military says it is offering a legitimate and noble career choice. Even as the US considers troop increases in Afghanistan, our own military has acknowledged it needs more recruits. But a coalition of teachers and students in Quebec is up in arms over Canadian Forces booths at education fairs in their schools. It wants them banned. The military says it is offering a legitimate and noble career choice. Even as the US considers troop increases in Afghanistan, our own military has acknowledged it needs more recruits. But a coalition of teachers and students in Quebec is up in arms over Canadian Forces booths at education fairs in their schools. It wants them banned. The military says it is offering a legitimate and noble career choice. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25397316 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397317-11-03-09-Pt-3-Bill-Clinton His was a presidency marked by triumph and brought low by scandal. Bill Clinton continues to demand our attention. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Taylor Branch takes us behind White House walls in his new book about the Clinton presidency. His was a presidency marked by triumph and brought low by scandal. Bill Clinton continues to demand our attention. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Taylor Branch takes us behind White House walls in his new book about the Clinton presidency. His was a presidency marked by triumph and brought low by scandal. Bill Clinton continues to demand our attention. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Taylor Branch takes us behind White House walls in his new book about the Clinton presidency. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25397317 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397318-11-02-09-Pt-1-H1N1-Stress The lineups for the H1N1 flu vaccine, along with the concern, confusion and continuing misinformation about the virus, have created another health problem - huge levels of stress, especially among health care workers. The lineups for the H1N1 flu vaccine, along with the concern, confusion and continuing misinformation about the virus, have created another health problem - huge levels of stress, especially among health care workers. The lineups for the H1N1 flu vaccine, along with the concern, confusion and continuing misinformation about the virus, have created another health problem - huge levels of stress, especially among health care workers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25397318 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397323-11-02-09-Pt-2-The-Salish-Sea There could be a new name on the map for the body of water that runs between the mainland coast and Vancouver island. What is now Georgia Straight, The straight of Juan de Fuca and Puget sound could become The Salish sea. Some say the new name acknowledges the waters are one ecosystem and pays homage to the First nations who have lived in the area for thousands of years. Others say it ignores the history of settlement that brought western civilization to the region. There could be a new name on the map for the body of water that runs between the mainland coast and Vancouver island. What is now Georgia Straight, The straight of Juan de Fuca and Puget sound could become The Salish sea. Some say the new name acknowledges the waters are one ecosystem and pays homage to the First nations who have lived in the area for thousands of years. Others say it ignores the history of settlement that brought western civilization to the region. There could be a new name on the map for the body of water that runs between the mainland coast and Vancouver island. What is now Georgia Straight, The straight of Juan de Fuca and Puget sound could become The Salish sea. Some say the new name acknowledges the waters are one ecosystem and pays homage to the First nations who have lived in the area for thousands of years. Others say it ignores the history of settlement that brought western civilization to the region. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25397323 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397324-11-02-09-Pt-3-Nortel-LTD-Benefits Nortel employees on long-term disability may lose their benefits because the plan was "self-insured" by the company ... a company that is now going through bankruptcy proceedings. Nortel employees on long-term disability may lose their benefits because the plan was "self-insured" by the company ... a company that is now going through bankruptcy proceedings. Nortel employees on long-term disability may lose their benefits because the plan was "self-insured" by the company ... a company that is now going through bankruptcy proceedings. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25397324 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397325-29-10-09-Pt-1-H1N1-Bacteria Governments around the world are stocking up on vaccines to fight the H1N1 flu virus. But according to a study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, we should also be stockpiling antibiotics and working on a plan to fight bacteria. The study says that the real killer during the 1918 flu pandemic was the bacteria, not the virus and that the combination of the two is connected to several of the most severe cases in the current outbreak. Governments around the world are stocking up on vaccines to fight the H1N1 flu virus. But according to a study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, we should also be stockpiling antibiotics and working on a plan to fight bacteria. The study says that the real killer during the 1918 flu pandemic was the bacteria, not the virus and that the combination of the two is connected to several of the most severe cases in the current outbreak. Governments around the world are stocking up on vaccines to fight the H1N1 flu virus. But according to a study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, we should also be stockpiling antibiotics and working on a plan to fight bacteria. The study says that the real killer during the 1918 flu pandemic was the bacteria, not the virus and that the combination of the two is connected to several of the most severe cases in the current outbreak. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25397325 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397327-29-10-09-Pt-2-Letters It's mail day. We get your thoughts on what you've been hearing on the program. And, we hear from the Ugandan MP behind the country's anti-homosexuality bill. It's mail day. We get your thoughts on what you've been hearing on the program. And, we hear from the Ugandan MP behind the country's anti-homosexuality bill. It's mail day. We get your thoughts on what you've been hearing on the program. And, we hear from the Ugandan MP behind the country's anti-homosexuality bill. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25397327 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397329-29-10-09-Pt-3-The-Crash-of-1929 Eighty years ago the American stock market collapsed, marking the start of The Great Depression. Now, as the world emerges from an economic downturn brought on by another market meltdown, we talk to one of the world's leading economists about what lessons we have - and should have - learned from both events. Eighty years ago the American stock market collapsed, marking the start of The Great Depression. Now, as the world emerges from an economic downturn brought on by another market meltdown, we talk to one of the world's leading economists about what lessons we have - and should have - learned from both events. Eighty years ago the American stock market collapsed, marking the start of The Great Depression. Now, as the world emerges from an economic downturn brought on by another market meltdown, we talk to one of the world's leading economists about what lessons we have - and should have - learned from both events. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25397329 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397330-28-10-09-Pt-1-Paul-Pritchard Paul Pritchard is the man who shot the video that eventually led to the Braidwood inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski. He has kept out of the public eye but now he has been given a citizen's journalism award by the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. CBC's Curt Petrovitch talks about what shooting that video has done to him. Paul Pritchard is the man who shot the video that eventually led to the Braidwood inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski. He has kept out of the public eye but now he has been given a citizen's journalism award by the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. CBC's Curt Petrovitch talks about what shooting that video has done to him. Paul Pritchard is the man who shot the video that eventually led to the Braidwood inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski. He has kept out of the public eye but now he has been given a citizen's journalism award by the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. CBC's Curt Petrovitch talks about what shooting that video has done to him. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25397330 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397331-28-10-09-Pt-2-Citizen-Arrest-Shopkeeper We delve into the case of David Chen. He's a store-owner in Toronto. In May, he chased down a shoplifter, tied him up and called the police. The police charged the shoplifter. But they also charged David Chen with assault, kidnapping, forced confinement and carrying a concealed weapon-- a box-cutter. Some say the charges are inappropriate and unjust. But others say that allowing this kind of behaviour would open the door to uncontrollable vigilantism. We delve into the case of David Chen. He's a store-owner in Toronto. In May, he chased down a shoplifter, tied him up and called the police. The police charged the shoplifter. But they also charged David Chen with assault, kidnapping, forced confinement and carrying a concealed weapon-- a box-cutter. Some say the charges are inappropriate and unjust. But others say that allowing this kind of behaviour would open the door to uncontrollable vigilantism. We delve into the case of David Chen. He's a store-owner in Toronto. In May, he chased down a shoplifter, tied him up and called the police. The police charged the shoplifter. But they also charged David Chen with assault, kidnapping, forced confinement and carrying a concealed weapon-- a box-cutter. Some say the charges are inappropriate and unjust. But others say that allowing this kind of behaviour would open the door to uncontrollable vigilantism. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25397331 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397332-28-10-09-Pt-3-Hacking-Work Today in our ongoing series, Work in Progress, we infiltrate the cubicle farms and investigate the clandestine world of hacking. Today in our ongoing series, Work in Progress, we infiltrate the cubicle farms and investigate the clandestine world of hacking. Today in our ongoing series, Work in Progress, we infiltrate the cubicle farms and investigate the clandestine world of hacking. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25397332 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397337-27-10-09-Pt-1-Jagdish-Grewal The attack last Friday night on Jagdish Grewal was not the first time that a Canadian journalist, covering the Sikh comunity has been a target of violence. We speak with Mr Grewal and Rupinder Hayer Bains, the daughter of Tara Singh Hayer, who was shot dead in November 1998. The attack last Friday night on Jagdish Grewal was not the first time that a Canadian journalist, covering the Sikh comunity has been a target of violence. We speak with Mr Grewal and Rupinder Hayer Bains, the daughter of Tara Singh Hayer, who was shot dead in November 1998. The attack last Friday night on Jagdish Grewal was not the first time that a Canadian journalist, covering the Sikh comunity has been a target of violence. We speak with Mr Grewal and Rupinder Hayer Bains, the daughter of Tara Singh Hayer, who was shot dead in November 1998. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25397337 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397338-27-10-09-Pt-2-Andrew-Sorkin Reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin has written a behind-the-scenes account of the worst financial crisis in half-a-century. In his new book, "Too Big to Fail", he describes how decisions made more than ten years ago, sowed the seeds of the current debacle. Reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin has written a behind-the-scenes account of the worst financial crisis in half-a-century. In his new book, "Too Big to Fail", he describes how decisions made more than ten years ago, sowed the seeds of the current debacle. Reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin has written a behind-the-scenes account of the worst financial crisis in half-a-century. In his new book, "Too Big to Fail", he describes how decisions made more than ten years ago, sowed the seeds of the current debacle. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25397338 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397342-27-10-09-Pt-3-Gays-in-Uganda A proposed new law would require Ugandans to report gays and lesbians to police. The proposed law has left the LGBT community outraged but also afraid. A proposed new law would require Ugandans to report gays and lesbians to police. The proposed law has left the LGBT community outraged but also afraid. A proposed new law would require Ugandans to report gays and lesbians to police. The proposed law has left the LGBT community outraged but also afraid. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25397342 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379318-26-10-09-Pt-1-General-Hillier A conversation with Retired General Rick Hillier, Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff, about his new memoir, the obstacles he faced trying to overcome years of funding cutbacks and bureaucratic infighting and Canada's on-going role in Afghanistan. A conversation with Retired General Rick Hillier, Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff, about his new memoir, the obstacles he faced trying to overcome years of funding cutbacks and bureaucratic infighting and Canada's on-going role in Afghanistan. A conversation with Retired General Rick Hillier, Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff, about his new memoir, the obstacles he faced trying to overcome years of funding cutbacks and bureaucratic infighting and Canada's on-going role in Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379318 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379319-26-10-09-Pt-2-H1N1-Vaccine-Fears Despite a sweeping public health campaign, there's still a lot of confusion and even fear about the safety of the H1N1 flu vaccine. We talk to an infectious disease specialist and a psychologist who are trying to set the record straight. Despite a sweeping public health campaign, there's still a lot of confusion and even fear about the safety of the H1N1 flu vaccine. We talk to an infectious disease specialist and a psychologist who are trying to set the record straight. Despite a sweeping public health campaign, there's still a lot of confusion and even fear about the safety of the H1N1 flu vaccine. We talk to an infectious disease specialist and a psychologist who are trying to set the record straight. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379319 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379320-26-10-09-Pt-2-Lasers-Planes Pilots around the world say they're running into more and more cases in which people on the ground are shining powerful laser pointers right into their cockpits. We hear from pilots and a company that makes the lasers. Pilots around the world say they're running into more and more cases in which people on the ground are shining powerful laser pointers right into their cockpits. We hear from pilots and a company that makes the lasers. Pilots around the world say they're running into more and more cases in which people on the ground are shining powerful laser pointers right into their cockpits. We hear from pilots and a company that makes the lasers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379320 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25356843-23-10-09-Pt-1-WCB-Frustration Amidst the dramatic hostage taking at the WCB in Edmonton, people watching the events unfold expressed shock and horror. But since then, some have also expressed their own frustrations with the WCB. We delve into that reaction and assess the alleged problems with how Worker Compensation Boards operate across Canada. Amidst the dramatic hostage taking at the WCB in Edmonton, people watching the events unfold expressed shock and horror. But since then, some have also expressed their own frustrations with the WCB. We delve into that reaction and assess the alleged problems with how Worker Compensation Boards operate across Canada. Amidst the dramatic hostage taking at the WCB in Edmonton, people watching the events unfold expressed shock and horror. But since then, some have also expressed their own frustrations with the WCB. We delve into that reaction and assess the alleged problems with how Worker Compensation Boards operate across Canada. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356843 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25356844-23-10-09-Pt-2-Montreal-Mayoral-Race Montreal's municipal elections are just nine days away. And the most pressing question seems to be, who's running the city ... the Mayor, the Mafia or the construction companies. Montreal's municipal elections are just nine days away. And the most pressing question seems to be, who's running the city ... the Mayor, the Mafia or the construction companies. Montreal's municipal elections are just nine days away. And the most pressing question seems to be, who's running the city ... the Mayor, the Mafia or the construction companies. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356844 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25356845-23-10-09-Pt-3-All-Boy-s-School A Toronto school board official, is calling for an all-boys school and more "boy-friendly" classrooms. Last year, boys in Toronto public schools were three-and-a-half times more likely to be suspended.But others say segregating students by sex would reinforce gender stereotypes and hurt both boys and girls in the long-run. A Toronto school board official, is calling for an all-boys school and more "boy-friendly" classrooms. Last year, boys in Toronto public schools were three-and-a-half times more likely to be suspended.But others say segregating students by sex would reinforce gender stereotypes and hurt both boys and girls in the long-run. A Toronto school board official, is calling for an all-boys school and more "boy-friendly" classrooms. Last year, boys in Toronto public schools were three-and-a-half times more likely to be suspended.But others say segregating students by sex would reinforce gender stereotypes and hurt both boys and girls in the long-run. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356845 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25350030-22-10-09-Pt-1-WCB-Hostage-Taking It was an unexpected call to CBC's Edmonton newsroom. The man on the phone was the hostage-taker and he handed the phone over to one of his hostages. This Morning in the aftermath of that very long day producer Gareth Hampshire shares what happened with that call. It was an unexpected call to CBC's Edmonton newsroom. The man on the phone was the hostage-taker and he handed the phone over to one of his hostages. This Morning in the aftermath of that very long day producer Gareth Hampshire shares what happened with that call. It was an unexpected call to CBC's Edmonton newsroom. The man on the phone was the hostage-taker and he handed the phone over to one of his hostages. This Morning in the aftermath of that very long day producer Gareth Hampshire shares what happened with that call. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25350030 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25350031-22-10-09-Pt-2-HMCS-Kootenay-Anniversary A documentary about the worst peacetime disaster in the history of the Canadian Navy. 40 years after the explosion and fire aboard the HMCS Kooteny, survivors are telling their story for the first time. A documentary about the worst peacetime disaster in the history of the Canadian Navy. 40 years after the explosion and fire aboard the HMCS Kooteny, survivors are telling their story for the first time. A documentary about the worst peacetime disaster in the history of the Canadian Navy. 40 years after the explosion and fire aboard the HMCS Kooteny, survivors are telling their story for the first time. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25350031 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25350032-22-10-09-Pt-3-Letters Mail Day. We'll hear your thoughts on protecting pensions, the power of positive thinking and people smuggling. Mail Day. We'll hear your thoughts on protecting pensions, the power of positive thinking and people smuggling. Mail Day. We'll hear your thoughts on protecting pensions, the power of positive thinking and people smuggling. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25350032 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25325170-21-10-09-PT-1-Nortel-Pensions Former Nortel employees will be protesting on Parliament Hill today. They say their pensions are at risk in the wake of Nortel's decision to seek bankruptcy protection and that some of them could be left with nothing. Former Nortel employees will be protesting on Parliament Hill today. They say their pensions are at risk in the wake of Nortel's decision to seek bankruptcy protection and that some of them could be left with nothing. Former Nortel employees will be protesting on Parliament Hill today. They say their pensions are at risk in the wake of Nortel's decision to seek bankruptcy protection and that some of them could be left with nothing. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25325170 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25325171-21-10-09-PT-2-Rape-of-Berlin In July, we spoke to the author of a new book about the fall of Berlin at the end of World War Two ... how advancing Russian soldiers raped an estimated two million German women. It turns out that one of those women was listening that day and we share her story. In July, we spoke to the author of a new book about the fall of Berlin at the end of World War Two ... how advancing Russian soldiers raped an estimated two million German women. It turns out that one of those women was listening that day and we share her story. In July, we spoke to the author of a new book about the fall of Berlin at the end of World War Two ... how advancing Russian soldiers raped an estimated two million German women. It turns out that one of those women was listening that day and we share her story. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25325171 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights)