Ideas

Ideas

CBC

1960 - The common ground of fact and fiction can be powerful

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.

1960 - The common ground of fact and fiction can be powerful
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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.

Episodes

1960-

The common ground of fact and fiction can be powerful

Tue, 24 Mar 2026
1959-

When a poem changes your life

Mon, 23 Mar 2026
1958-

Secularism on trial

Thu, 19 Mar 2026
1957-

'There's no such thing as clean energy'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026
1956-

How port cities like Singapore shaped the world

Tue, 17 Mar 2026