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.

If AI music isn’t human, can it still count as Canadian content?

How AI music threatens CanCon regulations. PLUS: Mass displacement in LebanonRCMP spying on Indigenous groupsFreshwater fish species at riskNo Kings protests in MinnesotaRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly news quiz.
KPop Demon Hunters creator Maggie Kang celebrates her recent Oscars win

PLUS:Jared Kushner negotiates with Iran while making billions from Iran’s enemiesAmidst tariff fears, the Port of Saint John emerges as a gateway for shipping Canadian goodsPioneering music of overlooked gay porn composers gets new life on Dark Entries RecordsAfter 16 years in power, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán faces a challenge to his authoritarian ruleRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
How strikes on Tehran's oil facilities sparked an environmental disaster that could last for years

PLUS:The co-writer of KPop Demon Hunters' smash hit GoldenThe case for nationalized, public AI in CanadaNFB documentary My Knitting Circle shows how the craft can create a communityOscar-nominated doc pays tribute to a journalist who spent his life to covering conflictRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
As Iran exploits cheap drones, the U.S. turns to Ukraine for help

PLUS:Prediction markets spawn allegations of insider trading on global conflictsThe strange, confusing history of Daylight Saving TimeGeneration Gilmore Girls celebrates the enduring appeal of a feel-good TV favouriteAriel Dorfman explains how a Pinochet admirer became Chile’s next presidentRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
How the Jalisco New Generation Cartel became the biggest criminal organization in Mexican history

PLUS:What's happening with the neighbours downstairs?How AI is transforming dating appsResident Evil marks its 30th anniversary with a new gameInside the lawless world of crypto romance scammersA Ukrainian composer marks four years of war with a suite called PerseverantiaRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Will former prince Andrew’s arrest lead to consequences for Epstein’s enablers?

PLUS:The cameras that capture the excitement of Olympic hockey Why Survivor endures after 25 years and 50 seasons That time Jesse Jackson told the kids of Sesame Street they were all somebodyTig Notaro on her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light A Canadian proudly lists Palestine as her birthplace on her passport for the first timeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
After years of promises, there are signs of progress for self-driving cars in Canada

PLUS: How a tiny, tight-knit community is managing one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history Canadian hockey fans find a warm reception at the Olympics in ItalyWhat’s the endgame as the U.S. tightens the screws on Cuba?Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee returns with a new showQueen of Chess documentary tells the story of the teenage girl who changed chess foreverRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Moltbook, a new social network for AI agents causes bot existentialism and human panic

Bots get a social media platform of their own and humans get a glimpse of what they'd talk about if left (mostly) unprompted.PLUS: Bad Bunny's very good week Can Quebec be a roadmap for Alberta’s independence movement? What delays in Ottawa mean for pending wrongful conviction cases Crystal Shawanda's challenging road to her latest Juno nomination Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
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.