Day 6

Day 6 from the CBC gives you a fresh perspective on the week's news like no other. Expect an eclectic mix of arts, culture, politics, and quirky stories that make us human. Dive in for an enlightening, entertaining and enlightening week-end journey.

Remembering the warmth, charm and immense talent of Catherine O’Hara

PLUS: Trump's actions are fueling a growing campaign to boycott this year's World CupWhy is ICE using neo-Nazi imagery in its recruiting ads?Three reasons history podcasts are having a momentReally Happy Someday captures a trans actor’s journey to rediscover his voiceRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
No world order: How to adapt to a chaotic American superpower

A former U.S. Ambassador says buckle up for the next three years.PLUS:America, What The Hell?Would Trump really use an Alberta referendum to try to take over Canada?A psychologist specializing in narcissism has some thoughts on negotiating with TrumpThe joy of watching straight dudes react to watching Heated RivalryWhat can we expect from Canada's new AI strategy?Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
How the Iranian government imposed a near-total communications blackout

PLUS:A day in the life of the ICE crackdown in MinneapolisLessons from B.C.'s three-year experiment in drug decriminalizationThe new autistic Barbie isn't everything, but is something to be celebrated says autistic writerThe writer, director and star of All That’s Left Of You, a film about three generations of a Palestinian familyRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Did the US operation to oust Maduro turn on help from inside Venezuela?

PLUS: What's happening with the neighbours downstairs?Greenland’s Long History of Resisting AmericaCanada Post, cocaine, and zero control: It's never been easier to get illegal drugsJonathan Haidt’s, The Amazing Generation, encourages kids to step away from their screens A former January 6th rioter returns to the capitol to apologizeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
How Silicon Valley soured on democracy and embraced authoritarianism

In his forthcoming book The Nerd Reich Gil Duran explains why tech billionaires have soured on democracy, how deeply they are rooted in contemporary politics and what that means for all of us.PLUS: Second City alumni Jayne Eastwood and Robin Duke reflect on 50 years of comedy and friendshipPrescriptions for museums, galleries and concerts can tackle illness in ways healthcare providers can'tActor and activist George Takei talks about coming out at age 68 in his new memoirRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Gah-Ning Tang reflects on a lifelong friendship with Robert Munsch and his book that bears her name

PLUS:Why everyone loved John CandyDocumentary, The Eyes of Ghana, explores the lost films that helped inspire Africa’s liberation eraAn Ojibwe chef is re-writing the rules of fine diningAs a radio DJ he helped popularize the song that made the Edmund Fitzgerald a legend
This Vancouver chef turns food waste into fresh meals for people in need

Chef, T.J. Conwi grew up in a household where food was sometimes scarce. So when he began to understand how much perfectly good food gets thrown out by the food industry, he built a social enterprise business to turn it into meals distributed by local charities.PLUS: Why a Chicago-area church turned its nativity scene into an anti-ICE protestRogers v. Rogers: Meet the writer whose book inspired a one-man play about Canada's telecom empireHow Canadian actor Kimberley Sustad built a career with Hallmark Christmas How Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ scored a hit with The Last Frontier soundtrack
Will new legislation finally deal with sexual deepfakes?

Ottawa has introduced changes to the criminal code meant to address gendered digital harm. Experts say there's still work to be done.PLUS: Why did Trump pardon a man who helped move 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S.?Andy Richter says his unexpected run on Dancing with the Stars was a joyful giftThe Day 6 list of books to gift and love for the holidaysRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Where does the conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela go from here?

A view from Venezuela as tensions climbPLUS:Why Alberta separatists have an outsized influence on politicsMeet the intimacy coordinator for the gay romantic hockey drama Heated RivalryFormer child influencer EvanTube reflects on lessons from his very online lifeMetroid Prime 4 is finally here. Should you play it? Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Fans are being priced out of the first Men's World Cup in Canada

A soccer fan explains why it was easier, and possibly cheaper, to travel to the World Cup in Qatar than to get tickets for this year's event in Canada.PLUS: BC struggles with how to care for people with severe mental illnessWhat do we actually know about Shakespeare and his son Hamnet?How Whatever's podcast Dating Talk is radicalizing young menThe basketball dynasty that helped shape Haida Gwaii identity Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz