Because News

Oct 30, 2026 · 27 min

Trump won’t stop talking about butts during important election rallies. B.C.’s former premier David Eby made a political oopsie for the ages, and now “accidental premier” Lorne…

Oct 23, 2026 · 27 min

Post-referendum, Premier Danielle Smith sings “It’s My Party and I’ll Comply If I Want To.” A drone delivered McDonald’s to a Quebec prison in what could only be the happiest of…

Oct 16, 2026 · 27 min

Not quite live, but still full price: Canadians paid big to see rapper Sidhu Moose Wala as a hologram. A new book calls Trump’s America an “Unreliable Boyfriend.” So, how should we…

Oct 9, 2026 · 27 min

Favourite quiz rounds about food… if you consider booze, chips, and lobster to be the main food groups! Giving thanks for some of our favourite panellists on this Thanksgiving…

Oct 2, 2026 · 29 min

Turns out washing your berries doesn't make a big difference. Alberta Wants to Know: Who’s an Albertan? We try to decipher the confusing referendum questions. Now you need all the…

Sep 25, 2026 · 27 min

AI might kill us in only ten years; take that, climate change! “Copium” is now in the dictionary, but everything is fine, really. Star hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck wants to be…

Sep 18, 2026 · 27 min

Canada’s in a “situationship” with the EU. Mark Carney wants to sell you an airport. Manitoba makes daily gym mandatory and that’s our literal nightmare. Gavin Crawford quizzes…

Sep 11, 2026 · 27 min

America needs our TP. It’s time to hold the roll, Canada. We have counter-tarriffed capes, cloaks and breeches. Apologies, aristocrats. Quebec has a Celine Dion lotto ticket: My…

Sep 5, 2026 · 1 min

Season 12 of Because News is back with Gavin Crawford! Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, or check out new episodes on CBC Listen.

Sep 4, 2026 · 27 min

Teenage Dream or PR Scheme? The Justin Trudeau x Katy Perry romance has got Canada shaking its head. DAHHHH Blue Jays win! And the team tries to seal the Honmoon with a new…

Aug 28, 2026 · 27 min

Who is behind all these fake Alberta separatists on YouTube? They can’t even pronounce “Regina” correctly. The Tragically Hip is now a musical and there’s a real connection to…

Aug 21, 2026 · 27 min

Artemis II breaks a record and a toilet. A new app is changing the way we run away from angry Canada geese. Polymarket and Kalshi are letting people test their luck and bucks on…

Aug 14, 2026 · 27 min

Difficult people age you faster, so Trump has made us all ancient. This week, when he needed backup in Iran, his allies said, “New phone, who dis?” Taylor Swift fans at her…

Aug 7, 2026 · 27 min

Will the Minions be banished…from the Olympics? Will Alberta betray Canada and join the US? Will Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper form an alliance? Plot twist, what is ski-mo? Has…

Jul 31, 2026 · 27 min

Why did Mark Carney get a standing ovation at DAVOS? Should Canada be “grateful” to Donald Trump? Is Greenland, Iceland? Which Canadian is going to space? How is Muskoka and Ottawa…

Jul 24, 2026 · 27 min

Wicked is impossible to avoid, even on this podcast. “Quiet, Piggy” did not rank in the most-used words of the year, but parasocial did. Why was it chosen as the word of 2025? A…

Jul 17, 2026 · 27 min

Our panellists beg: please, Santa, do not bring us a Christmas election. Red, yellow and green traffic lights are outdated because a fourth colour might be added to intersections…

Jul 10, 2026 · 27 min

The world is so bleak the Louvre heist feels like a happy story. Whatever will become of Napoleon’s family jewels? And please donate to our Go Jays Gofundme so we can get World…

Jul 3, 2026 · 27 min

In peaceful Nova Scotia, elites will take refuge in a cold war-era bunker to escape the end times. Not a bad way to go! K-Pop Demon Hunters takes down Squid Game.The double date is…

Jun 26, 2026 · 27 min

Canada is in the knockout round in the World Cup. Mosquito buckets are trending. Calgary’s Cowboys Festival and the mayor had an Alberta-sized beef. Stampede eats make us hungry…

Jun 19, 2026 · 27 min

Rush is back with a sick new drummer, and fans are impressed. J.D. Vance has a new book about Catholicism, and the reviews are not good. Have we taken the protein craze too far now…

Jun 12, 2026 · 27 min

Trump hosts a massive cage match at the White House, and only military hotties are invited. Canada’s job at the FIFA World Cup is to party and maybe win one game? Meet the tick…

Jun 5, 2026 · 27 min

Pierre Poilievre wants to Uno-Reverse a decade of Liberal policy. It’s 1973 again, with high inflation, soaring gas prices and separatist talk. Canadian teens tease Trump with…

May 29, 2026 · 32 min

Premier Danielle Smith thinks B.C. ports are Canada’s ports, so who owns Alberta’s oil? Pope Leo takes aim at AI. What does the world’s oldest English poem sound like? The secret…

May 22, 2026 · 33 min

Thanks to Laufey, 2026 could be the year of the Wasians. The people of France are drinking more beer than wine. The best Canadian film you’ve never heard of has already won…

May 15, 2026 · 27 min

No audience, just anthems in this episode. We travel back in time to our favourite songs of the summer. One of them is a comeback from a UK popstar. Another from a group of Irish…

May 8, 2026 · 34 min

America will not confirm or deny using kamikaze dolphins in war. Seriously. The Toronto Tempo has officially arrived as Canada’s first WNBA team. How will Drake manage to make this…

May 2, 2026 · 56 min

The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively…

May 1, 2026 · 31 min

Teenage boys are buying designer colognes that cost more than their allowance. Ontario schools must now teach Grade 10 students a new skill: financial literacy. Prime Minister Mark…

Apr 24, 2026 · 36 min

Who is behind all these fake Alberta separatists on YouTube? They can’t even pronounce “Regina” correctly. The Tragically Hip is now a musical and there’s a real connection to…

Apr 17, 2026 · 34 min

Justin Trudeau took Katy Perry to Coachella, and now he never has to talk to Trump again. Well played, JT. Trump poses as Jesus Christ, then picks a fight with the Pope. Imagine…

Apr 10, 2026 · 37 min

Artemis II breaks a record and a toilet. A new app is changing the way we run away from angry Canada geese. Polymarket and Kalshi are letting people test their luck and bucks on…

Apr 2, 2026 · 27 min

We pour one out in memory of Moosehead's iconic green bottle. Are British Columbia's bagpipers the best in the world? (After Scotland, of course.) Science says childhood ends at…

Mar 27, 2026 · 36 min

There are the happiest countries, and then there’s Canada. The Blue Jays are back, and pitcher Max Scherzer is using the piano to rehab his wonky thumb. AI is killing entry-level…

Mar 20, 2026 · 33 min

Difficult people age you faster, so Trump has made us all ancient. This week, when he needed backup in Iran, his allies said, “New phone, who dis?” Taylor Swift fans at her…

Mar 13, 2026 · 30 min

Gen Z loves the mall because it’s “phygital.” What does that even mean? Something from the ’70s is back and it’s not a good thing. Trump gifted his staff shoes that are way too…

Mar 6, 2026 · 29 min

British Columbia says pick a time and stick to it. But is a darker morning and a lighter night what people really want? Mark Carney has officially been in charge for a year. He’s…

Feb 27, 2026 · 30 min

Which two hockey players may never live down going to the White House? St. John’s confirms “storm fatigue” is real so we use Big Bird as a unit of measurement for all that…

Feb 20, 2026 · 33 min

Why are health-conscious men eating boy kibble? Are Canadian curlers the real villains at the Olympics? Is ‘Janice’ our best chance at negotiating with the US? What new awkward…

Feb 13, 2026 · 27 min

Canadian sea wolves are so smart they hunt with nets. How’d they get so clever? Because they’re not stressed. (Must be nice, sea wolf.) Is parenting children the same as owning…

Feb 6, 2026 · 36 min

Will the Minions be banished…from the Olympics? Will Alberta betray Canada and join the US? Will Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper form an alliance? Plot twist, what is ski-mo? Has…

Jan 30, 2026 · 33 min

Remember when Trump wasn’t president yet? What do Stranger Things, Pokemon GO, and Rihanna’s ANTI have in common? Why is ICE at the Olympics? What did Neil Young give to Greenland?…

Jan 23, 2026 · 37 min

Why did Mark Carney get a standing ovation at DAVOS? Should Canada be “grateful” to Donald Trump? Is Greenland, Iceland? Which Canadian is going to space? How is Muskoka and Ottawa…

Jan 16, 2026 · 27 min

Can Carney improve trade relations with China without angering Donald Trump? How is Canada saving the Olympics in Milano? Did Canada’s skeleton team commit foul play? Nova Scotia…

Jan 9, 2026 · 36 min

Did Trump really kidnap Venezuela’s president and should Costco run the country now? Why is this toilet from CES calling people and costs $7000? Will a Labubu-inspired tactic bring…

Jan 2, 2026 · 27 min

Albania has a creepy AI politician that says we hurt its feelings by saying its not human. All Gavin wanted for Christmas was a Chinese electric vehicle, but no luck.

Dec 26, 2025 · 27 min

Someone got fined for Zombie Christmas decorations but our comedians have no problem with it. We re-play a round from Covid holidays when every country had crazy socializing rules…

Dec 20, 2025 · 28 min

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. It’s part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience…

Dec 19, 2025 · 30 min

The world is bleak so here’s a quiz about happy news. Gavin quizzes his comedians on what Martha Stewert says is acceptable for your holiday party, but the panel has no love for…

Dec 12, 2025 · 33 min

At the World Cup draw, Trump was given a medal, a trophy and danced to YMCA. Oh yeah, and Canada drew a decent group of competitors. Face-off, pants off - there’s a new steamy…

Dec 5, 2025 · 33 min

Franklin The Turtle was co-opted by Team Trump and now our childhoods are ruined. We’ve all reached our breaking point with Ticketmaster but Olivia Dean did something about it…

Nov 28, 2025 · 35 min

A truck full of “Nutcracker” ballet sets is stolen, disappointing both cast and crooks. The US Ambassador to Canada is making headlines for being kind of undiplomatic. One American…

Nov 21, 2025 · 27 min

Wicked is impossible to avoid, even on this podcast. “Quiet, Piggy” did not rank in the most-used words of the year, but parasocial did. Why was it chosen as the word of 2025? A…

Nov 14, 2025 · 27 min

HBO is getting out of children’s programming? We didn’t know it was into it. Beers are getting smaller in the UK. The most popular names of 2025 all sound like the Golden Girls…

Nov 7, 2025 · 33 min

Our panellists beg: please, Santa, do not bring us a Christmas election. Red, yellow and green traffic lights are outdated because a fourth colour might be added to intersections…

Oct 31, 2025 · 27 min

The Art of the Meal: Trump tries to avoid Carney but ends up dining with him. The sauna business is luring new clients - all part of its plan to gross 1.77 billion dollars…

Oct 24, 2025 · 35 min

The world is so bleak the Louvre heist feels like a happy story. Whatever will become of Napoleon’s family jewels? And please donate to our Go Jays Gofundme so we can get World…

Oct 17, 2025 · 32 min

Teenage Dream or PR Scheme? The Justin Trudeau x Katy Perry romance has got Canada shaking its head. DAHHHH Blue Jays win! And the team tries to seal the Honmoon with a new…

Oct 10, 2025 · 27 min

Gavin clears the table of depressing headlines to serve up a "High-IQ" Thanksgiving episode. He revisits quiz rounds where we actually learned something, like figuring out Prime…

Oct 3, 2025 · 27 min

Canada Post is having an “existential crisis” (who isn't?) Westjet adds a new fee to flying but says it’s all about “refreshing” our options. Teachers in Alberta are set to walk…

Sep 26, 2025 · 32 min

In lieu of Tylenol, the makers of “Suck-it-up” are proud to present “Tough-it-out”! Moosehead beers says goodbye to its iconic green bottle. A famous Canadian toy is a finalist for…

Sep 19, 2025 · 35 min

Bad Bunny kisses off the United States and Martha Chaves tells America “give us back our food and mojitos.” The Blue Jays are better than anyone thought. Albania's newest Cabinet…

Sep 12, 2025 · 32 min

In peaceful Nova Scotia, elites will take refuge in a cold war-era bunker to escape the end times. Not a bad way to go! K-Pop Demon Hunters takes down Squid Game.The double date is…

Sep 5, 2025 · 33 min

Are Alberta’s school libraries actually full of porn? Is Donald Trump still alive? Quebecers grieve the loss of Les Simpsons. Scott Thompson reveals why highland dancing is not…

Jun 27, 2025 · 1 min

Because News will be off for the summer! We'll be back in September, so keep an eye out for tickets to be posted soon at BecauseNews.ca The radio will be airing our favourite…

Jun 20, 2025 · 30 min

This week on Because News with Gavin Crawford, the G7 meets and one leader bolts early (wonder which one?) Meanwhile, back in Canada, Drake finds out Jagmeet Singh was at a…

Jun 13, 2025 · 32 min

Enhanced athletes, enhanced armies, and maybe a slightly enhanced Gavin? This week, Because News brings you a panel featuring Kris Siddiqi, Martha Chavez, and Craig Lauzon tackling…

Jun 6, 2025 · 28 min

This week on Because News, we're joined by Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Jan Caruana and Courtney Gilmour. It was a busy news week as the premiers met in Saskatoon where Doug Ford made a…

May 30, 2025 · 39 min

This week, Because News does a collective curtsy as King Charles graces Canada with a royal visit. But does anyone actually care? Host Gavin Crawford puts panellists Emma Hunter…

May 22, 2025 · 27 min

Let's check in on the super-rich and why they're creeping into our newsfeed. Featuring Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.

May 16, 2025 · 35 min

This week, our panel finds out who's actually fresh faced in Carney's cabinet, we hear about Trump's MAGA bank full of spunk, and who's absolute dynamite on the baseball diamond…

May 9, 2025 · 31 min

It's a Eurovision extravaganza! This week the panel talks about Carney's latest performance, Europe's largest music contest, and the possible Alberta referendum. Featuring Ivan…

May 2, 2025 · 36 min

Election hangover edition. Panel talks potential new Pope, Mark Carney’s victory speech, and the latest millionaire venture: sperm racing. Featuring Eric Peterson, Alice Moran and…

Apr 25, 2025 · 27 min

Bring home the Cup! The panel shares their excitement for possibly an all Canadian NHL final. Also, they comment on the political ads right before election, as well as Canada’s…

Apr 17, 2025 · 27 min

From a whistling champion in Saskatoon to annoyed BC bylaw officers in B.C., let’s see if your hometown made the cut. Susan Kent, Kris Siddiqi, Andy Cheng, Alice Moran and more…

Apr 11, 2025 · 30 min

The panel spends a disruptive night at A Minecraft Movie with "Scotty Screamer" and "Felicity Faces Fines". Later they snitch some neighbours out to a proposed Canadian tax task…

Apr 4, 2025 · 30 min

Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump's tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to "rise and grind" with an ice bath…

Mar 27, 2025 · 27 min

You’re going to be hearing some of our favourite Altered Lyrics including our latest hit "Fentanyl Czar." This episode features Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, Chris Sandiford and more.

Mar 21, 2025 · 27 min

Our panellists pack their bags for a thrilling trip down the Trans-Canada Highway. Along the way, they'll play a round of 'voting district or diva' and debate the true…

Mar 14, 2025 · 27 min

Our panellists find out what a 'Tesler' is, consider what raccoons can teach us about tariff negotiations, and get squeaky with it in a round of Mouse News. Featuring Alice Moran…

Mar 7, 2025 · 30 min

The panel gets grilled on Trump Steaks, blasts off with Blue Origin rocket theories, and pitches an idea for a heavenly new soap opera. Featuring Ajahnis Charley, Jan Caruana, and…

Feb 28, 2025 · 34 min

Time to get down to bismuth! Our panel finds out if uranium is real, checks in on the Duolingo owl, and debates what Canada's next prime minister should bring to a knife fight…

Feb 27, 2020 · 1 min

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