Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says his party supports a bill from an independent senator that would require websites to verify users' ages before allowing them to see sexually explicit content — similar to laws recently passed in the U.K., several E.U. countries and numerous American states. But critics say the law would be disastrous for privacy and civil liberties — and industry titan Pornhub says it might force them to block Canadians from the site altogether, as they've already done in some of those other jurisdictions.Sam Cole — a journalist with 404 Media and the host of Front Burner's upcoming spinoff podcast, The Pornhub Empire: Understood — explains the controversy around a seemingly simple push to protect children online, and what it could mean for the future of the online porn industry.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcriptsTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Exploring the delicate alliance between the Liberals and NDP, with Jagmeet Singh setting a deadline for a pharmacare bill. Discussions on the risks of the deal falling apart and potential election consequences. Highlighting wins for the NDP and the future of their collaboration.

 In 2013, Rana Plaza - an eight-storey garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh, killing over 11-hundred people.It's a tragedy that led to a lot of public anger towards the brands that made clothes there. Brands like Zara, Walmart, and Joe Fresh, owned by Loblaw. And at the time, Loblaw promised safe working conditions and fair wages.But ten years later has it followed through on those promises? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley tells guest host Daemon Fairless about the investigation.

Exploring the controversial AI tool Sora that creates shockingly realistic videos; discussion on its implications for industries like animation and video games, as well as concerns about deepfake videos and democracy; Gary Marcus shares insights on the promises and consequences of generative AI video tools.

The Kremlin says Alexei Navalny died Friday in an Arctic prison. After surviving a poisoning and still making the decision to return to Russia, President Vladimir Putin's most significant opposition figure was serving 19 years on extremism charges.What do we know about how Navalny died?Amid accusations that he was murdered, what motivations would Navalny's enemies have for acting against him now? Not long after a number of Western commentators predicted Putin's demise over the Ukraine war, what does Navalny's death mean for Putin's tightening grip on Russia?CBC's Briar Stewart explains.

Jon Stewart returns as host of The Daily Show after 9 years. The podcast discusses the relevance of his comedic approach in today's divisive political climate, including his take on the age of Biden and Trump. It also explores the impact of The Daily Show on media criticism, politics, and the media landscape.

Last week, paramedics in Belleville, Ontario responded to 13 drug overdoses in a single hour. By the time the city declared a state of emergency two days later, the total had reached almost two dozen.So how did these near-simultaneous overdoses unfold? What caused them? And how can we stop the spikes of drug poisonings that have been happening in cities across Ontario?Dan Taekema is CBC’s reporter covering eastern Ontario communities from Belleville, to Kingston, and beyond.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcriptsTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Rafah, a tiny city at Gaza’s border with Egypt, is currently sheltering more than half of the territory’s population. Many, crammed together in tent cities, have already relocated multiple times, as Israel’s war with Hamas has pushed them further and further south. Now, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to move ahead with a major assault on Rafah, the civilians sheltering in the city say there’s nowhere else to go. Today our guest is Haaretz reporter Yarden Michaeli. He and his colleague Avi Scharf recently investigated the vast devastation that the Israel Defense Forces’ operations have left in Gaza. He talks to us about the path of destruction that kettled 1.4 million people into Rafah, and what it could mean if a full-scale invasion goes ahead. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Catherine Cullen, The host of “The House” joins Front Burner to talk about how an app that was supposed to make pandemic travel easier has ended up costing millions. The discussion covers the challenges faced by users of the ArriveCan app, confusion surrounding its cost, and the investigations and potential consequences for the government.

Crime reporter Peter Edwards discusses the spiking auto thefts in Canadian cities, the connection to organized crime, and the challenges of finding lasting solutions. The podcast explores the ease of stealing cars, the systems used by organized crime, the transportation of stolen cars overseas, and potential measures to prevent theft. The Canadian government's plans to combat car theft and the impact of car theft on violence, police resources, and international reputation are also discussed.