The Current

Canadian Olympians stop by the Current

Take a listen to Matt's conversations with Canadian Olympians Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier and Mikaël Kingsbury

How Norway achieves Winter Olympic dominance through joy

Norway has taken a different approach to youth sports - and it seems to be paying off at the Winter Olympics. How centering joy rather than competition is keeping kids playing and what Canada might be able to learn from this system.

No fuel, no tourists: What's at stake for Cuba?

As conditions in Cuba continue to deteriorate, the country is facing fuel shortages, blackouts, and a decline in tourism, while pressure from the United States intensifies. We hear from a Canadian traveller who has just returned home, a reporter in Cuba, and an economist on what could happen next.

Is social media addictive?

Parents and experts have claimed for years that social media is addictive and damaging to children's mental health. Now, a lawsuit against Meta and YouTube in L.A. wants to prove big tech knew about these risks.Advocates are calling this Big Tech's "Big Tobacco's moment" because the outcome of the trial will set a precedent for thousands of other cases, could result in billions of dollars in payouts, and changes to how social media platforms are allowed to operate.

For the love of curling

Canada's men's curling squad may be the bad boys of these Olympics but they have also been a big part in the pandemodium for the sport. Social media is ablaze with new curling fans and it has become the darling of this Olympic games. Hear how long time curlers are feeling about both the buzz and the finger.