
Your World Tonight
Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.
Latest episodes

Mar 31, 2025 • 28min
Affordable housing plans, ice storm cleanup, and more
Liberal leader Mark Carney revealed his party’s housing plan, promising a program modelled on the home-building boom that followed the Second World War. It’s being stacked up against Conservative and NDP ideas to tackle Canada’s housing crisis.And: An ice storm in Ontario and Quebec leaves hundreds of thousands without power. Roads are blocked. Trees are down. The clean up could take weeks, as the powerful storm moves to Atlantic Canada.Also: It was supposed to be a few days in space that turned into a 9-month stay on the International Space Station. Astronauts from NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 have been back on Earth for a couple weeks now and are now sharing their extraordinary experience — and taking some of the responsibility for the problems that kept them up there for so long.Plus: The Liberal party stands by a candidate who suggested Canadians should turn a Conservative counterpart over to the Chinese consulate and collect a reward, new HIV prevention drug, earthquake search and recovery and more.

Mar 30, 2025 • 26min
Countdown to Trump's 'Liberation Day', Danielle Smith says mission accomplished, Rising cost of medical equipment, and more
In just a few short days, Donald Trump is promising to use tariffs to liberate his country from foreign goods. Its not entirely clear yet what will happen on that day. But Canadians will likely pay a hefty price. Also: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her trip to Florida to meet with conservative media personalities has paid off - getting the message out that tariffs are no good for either country. You'll hear how conservatives feel about her strategy, and whether or not Canadians think it's getting results.And: The threat of U.S. tariffs has health professionals warning about the rising cost of medical equipment. We'll take you to Newfoundland and Labrador, where the healthcare system is looking at everything it buys and searching for alternatives to U-S-made products. Plus: Search and rescue efforts continue in Myanmar and Thailand, Entering week two of the federal election campaign, Maple syrup industry braces for tariffs, and more.

Mar 29, 2025 • 30min
Conservative campaign dysfunction, SE Asia earthquake, Canada's brain gain and more
More than half-a-dozen Conservatives who spoke to CBC News describe the party's election campaign as "dysfunctional" "highly disorganized" and "a mess." The sources include individuals both inside and outside the campaign.Also: The number of people killed by a massive earthquake in Myanmar has grown to more than 1,600. And that number is expected to rise futher as rescuers search for survivors in the rubble.And: As the Trump administration battles with universities in the U.S., some high profile professors are moving to Canada. Could the U.S. brain drain be Canada's brain gain?Plus: Dispatches from the campaign trail, Tesla Takedown protests, and Malaysian business owners fume over new rules for tobacco sellers.

Mar 28, 2025 • 26min
Carney-Trump phone call, Myanmar earthquake, bourbon backlash and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday, a conversation the leaders are describing as "extremely productive" and "constructive".Also: Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating earthquake. Hundreds are feared dead.And: There are sobering messages landing in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country. One of the state's main exports is caught up in the cross-border trade war.Plus: The battle for Vancouver Island, Vice President Vance gets frosty reception in Greenland, South Asian music at the Junos and more.

Mar 27, 2025 • 27min
Carney’s fighting words on tariffs, measles cases up in Ontario, and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner for Canada. And he says Canada will respond next week, when new tariffs are supposed to take effect. Carney says he still hasn’t spoken to President Donald Trump, but expects to have a call within the next few days. And he says he has a strategy to save Canadian industries – that doesn’t rely on U.S. markets.And: The tariffs are shifting the focus on the campaign trail. Party leaders have stepped forward to show their support for workers, and their anger at Trump’s actions.Also: Another jump in measles cases in Ontario. The province added 102 new cases in the past week. That means more than 570 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October.Plus: Auto workers plan for uncertainty, ICE agents arrest student protesters, and more.

Mar 26, 2025 • 32min
Auto tariffs, pitching to seniors, Signalgate, and more
U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on finished automobiles - starting next week. Canada sends more than 90 per cent of the cars and trucks it manufactures to the U.S. And the move could have a major impact – on an industry already struggling with uncertainty.The major parties are making their pitches to seniors – a demographic that is most likely to vote. Many seniors are now working into their 70s and 80s. The Conservatives are offering to let them earn up to $34,000 tax free, and keep their savings in RRSPs until the age of 73 (up from 71). The NDP is proposing to help those with lower incomes, which includes many seniors. One plan – eliminating GST on essentials such as energy, internet and mobile phone bills.And: Alberta premier Danielle Smith has thrown herself into the federal election campaign. She’s defending her approach to the U.S. tariff threats. The premier is heading to the U.S. to speak at a fundraiser with a right-wing podcaster who has been critical of Canada. Smith also lashed out at those who are criticizing her.Also: U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says he initiated the group chat heard ‘round the world. The Atlantic magazine has now released what it says are full transcripts of a group chat about plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen. The White House is insisting none of the information was classified. Democrats are accusing them of lying to the country.Plus: Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, also known as Buffalo Woman, is identified, HBC workers denied severance while senior managers get bonuses, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been under pressure for his past life, Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas and more.

Mar 25, 2025 • 26min
Cdn election security, U.S. national security, home buying incentives, and more
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won the leadership race fair and square. Poilievre is responding to allegations the Indian government tried to interfere in the process – in his favour. Even if true, there is no evidence Poilievre was aware it was happening. Poilievre himself today pointed a finger at Liberal leader Mark Carney – saying that when Carney was an advisor to the government, he had secret talks with the deputy governor of China’s central bank.And: The two biggest parties in this campaign are trying to lure voters who want to buy homes with incentives, and tax breaks.Also: U.S. national and international security are in question after a journalist was mistakenly added to a text chat about plans to bomb targets in Yemen.Plus: Where the leaders are, U.S. brokers a Black Sea deal for Ukraine and Russia, what happens to data if 23andMe goes bankrupt, and more.

Mar 24, 2025 • 26min
Campaign day two: tax cuts, affordability; violence in Gaza ramps up
Federal party leaders aren't wasting any time diving right in to an issue that defines the lives of many people in this country – the cost of living. The Conservatives have announced their plan to cut income taxes for the middle class, following a similar move from the Liberals. We have reports on what people are looking for, and what the promises will deliver.And: Israel's army says it has intercepted two projectiles that crossed into the country from Gaza tonight. And officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed at least 65 people in the last 24 hours. More on violence, and the complicated work of returning to a ceasefire.Also: Backlash to a U.S. plan to send a delegation, including the National Security Advisor, and the vice president’s wife, to Greenland.Plus: Hyundai announces billions in investment in the U.S., what the federal party leaders are up to, and more.

Mar 23, 2025 • 30min
Federal election campaign: Day One
Canada's 45th General Election kicks off, with political leaders pitching their visions to voters. Canadians voice their top ballot box concerns, revealing the issues that matter most. Tensions in the Canada-U.S. relationship influence the campaign narrative. The role of local journalism in shaping democratic discourse is highlighted, alongside critical healthcare challenges. Quebec's rising patriotism adds to the complexity of the political landscape. Plus, a deep dive into a powerful anthem of resilience that connects both nations amid turmoil.

Mar 22, 2025 • 26min
Liberals expand dental care, Reverse migration, Forced sterilization survivors, and more
The federal Liberals announced today they will expand access to dental care. But with the news coming just one day before an election call, are the Liberals trying to kick the New Democrats in the teeth? Also: As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration, a growing trend in reverse migration is emerging. The uncertainty at the U.S. border is leading many Latin American migrants to make the difficult trek back home. And: For decades, Indigenous women across Canada have been forced or coerced into getting sterilized right after giving birth. You'll hear the story of one woman who went through it, and has now reclaimed her body. Plus: An "Elbows Up" rally in Toronto, European countries threaten to pull out of the Ottawa treaty, robots in Japan's retirement homes, and more.