Podcasts
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‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed freed from prison after judge tosses murder convictionThe judge ordered that Syed's conviction be vacated and approved the release of the now-41-year-old who has spent more than two decades behind bars.WorldSep 19, 2022
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Prosecutors seek new trial for Adnan Syed, subject of ‘Serial’ podcastBaltimore's state's attorney filed a motion seeking to vacate Syed's conviction in the murder of his girlfriend Hae Min Lee, saying an investigation has uncovered new evidence.WorldSep 14, 2022
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How podcasts have become misinformation machines — and what can be done about it'This is the consequence when people have totally not just lost faith in the media apparatus, but have become openly hostile to it,' said Justin Ling, a disinformation expert.CanadaAug 21, 2022
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History of the ’90s podcast: Doomsday cultsSome people responded to growing dangers in the 90s by turning to new religions and cults for guidance and support. In some cases, that decision yielded deadly consequences.May 27, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Is laughter the best medicine?On this episode, we explore the benefits of laughter as therapy, using improv performance as a testing ground.HealthDec 4, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Fundraising is a family affair"This was something we could do to show our support," said Anthony Kerkman.HealthSep 11, 2019
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Dark Poutine podcast recap: The murder of Sandy SealeAfter spending almost 12 years in prison for the murder of Nova Scotia teen Sandy Seale, Donald Marshall Jr. was exonerated and became a symbol for Canada's wrongfully convicted.CrimeSep 9, 2019
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History of the ’90s podcast: The Toronto Russell Hill subway crash of 1995The August 11, 1995 crash was Canada’s deadliest accident on a rapid transit system.CanadaSep 4, 2019
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Super Awesome Science Show: Relevance in educationOn this week's Super Awesome Science Show, we explore how relevance — a new learning technique — can be used to keep students creative and positive.ScienceSep 3, 2019
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Dark Poutine podcast recap: The kidnapping of Cynthia KilburnThis week's episode of the Dark Poutine podcast covers the kidnapping of a North Vancouver woman named Cynthia Kilburn.CrimeSep 3, 2019
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