Ideas

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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time.With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring the IDEAS that make us who we are. New episodes drop Monday through Friday at 5pm ET.

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  • How Iqaluit's learning institute gave a generation of Inuit adults a path back to InuktutSep 30, 2026 · 54 min
  • How Indigenous art makes truth visibleSep 29, 2026 · 54 min
  • How to Defeat Authoritarianism | Bashar al-Assad's SyriaSep 28, 2026 · 54 min
  • When words get in the way, vocal improv saves the daySep 25, 2026 · 54 min
  • Lamarck was wrong about evolution. Was he right about life?Sep 24, 2026 · 54 min
  • Known for her sharp wit, Dorothy Parker was also an activistSep 23, 2026 · 54 min
  • What it's like to travel as a blind personSep 22, 2026 · 54 min
  • How to Defeat Authoritarianism | Augusto Pinochet's ChileSep 21, 2026 · 54 min
  • Authoritarian vs. The ResistersSep 18, 2026 · 54 min
  • Birth is the story of us all. But do you know its history?Sep 17, 2026 · 55 min

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