The Current

American-Palestinian trapped in West Bank amid Israeli settler siege

We hear from Loui Ridi who travelled from Ohio to the village of Qusra in the West Bank to help his brother and nephew who have been trapped in their home, after Israeli settlers surrounded their house last week.  Then political analyst, Dahlia Scheindlin, on what this situation means in the larger context of surging Israeli settler violence towards Palestinians in the West Bank, and where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government stands on the issue.

Is Canada getting a good deal on tariffs?

As Canada and the US come to an agreement on tariffs, we'll hear from three specialists on whether this is a good deal. Flavio Volpe is the President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Carlo Dade is the Director of International Policy and the New North America Initiative, at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy. Laura Dawson is the Executive Director of the Canada US Future Borders Coalition.

Trump puts 3-day pause on 50% Canadian tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three day pause of tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday night. We speak with industry leaders in lumber and auto -- two major sticking points in the ongoing trade negotiations. Then, we hear from former Minister Richard Goodale, who sits on the federal government's Advisory Committee on Canada-- U.S. Economic Relations.

The Meta lawsuit that could change social media forever

A landmark trial is underway in California against the tech giant Meta. The case was brought by 29 states who allege that Meta - which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp - intentionally designed its platforms to get young people addicted. CNN tech reporter Clare Duffy explains why the trial is being called the biggest test yet of social media’s effect on kids – and why some analysts say the outcome could reshape social media.

More sharks in the Atlantic and how a teen saved one

If you’re planning to go for a dip off the Atlantic coast in Canada you should keep your eyes out for sharks. A teen in New Brunswick even rescued one on Saturday. But even though that sounds a bit intimidating, researchers say we need to learn to live with the endangered species, who really can’t be bothered with humans.