Ideas

Ideas

CBC

1974 - Work: Loving it, hating it, and getting through the shift

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.

1974 - Work: Loving it, hating it, and getting through the shift
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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

1974-

Work: Loving it, hating it, and getting through the shift

Tue, 14 Apr 2026
1973-

Confronting the escalating attacks on universities

Mon, 13 Apr 2026
1972-

A machine that could save us from war — and global warming

Fri, 10 Apr 2026
1971-

The complex legacy of the first European 'slave castle'

Thu, 09 Apr 2026
1970-

Worst marriage ever! The story of Jason and Medea

Wed, 08 Apr 2026