The Sunday Magazine

Guest Host David Common speaks to The Toronto Star's Susan Delacourt and Rob Russo from The Economist about the week in politics, science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram delves into the bond between humans and non-human animals, the CBC's John Chipman considers whether double-crested cormorants should be purged or preserved in our Sunday Documentary, The Cormorant Conundrum, and essayist and travel writer Pico Iyer explains what solitude can teach us about how to live, love and lose.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

In summer of 2022, Salman Rushdie came face to face with death. The Booker Prize-winning author was stabbed multiple times, while on stage, about to give a lecture. He survived, but suffered life-altering injuries. Rushdie has since returned to writing, including his new story collection The Eleventh Hour, which reflects on mortality. He joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about confronting his own fragility, finding humour in survival, and why ideas often outlive the people who imagine them.

Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist, delves into climate progress and public engagement ahead of COP30, urging a stronger connection to everyday issues. Mark Joseph Stern analyzes the U.S. Supreme Court's tariff hearing, highlighting political motives. Historian Allan Levine recounts how Canadian business leaders transformed war industries during WWII. Salman Rushdie reflects on mortality in his new work, blending humor and love. Rick Westhead addresses serious concerns in hockey culture, advocating for accountability and reform.

In our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing this week are comedian and actor Andrew Phung, and Toronto listener Simon Eisner.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with fans following the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run and unpacks its significance with The Athletic's Dan Robson, The Toronto Star's Susan Delacourt and Rob Russo from The Economist break down Prime Minister Mark Carney's balancing act on the budget and trade talks, The New York Times' White House and national security correspondent David Sanger reflects on Donald Trump's impact one year since winning re-election, and our monthly challenge That’s Puzzling! returns with special guest Andrew Phung.Discover more at https://cbc.ca/Sunday

In the weeks leading up to former U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of his re-election campaign, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she felt trapped between her loyalty and "her truth". Jean-Pierre joins Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss why she felt betrayed by fellow Democrats in the final days of the Biden administration and her reasons for ending her membership with the party and becoming an independent.

Join John Ibbitson and Darrell Bricker as they tackle Canada's pressing challenges, including national unity and regional divisions. Former Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston offers insights into the team's legacy and chances for future titles, while historian William Humber connects baseball's significance to Canadian identity. Karine Jean-Pierre shares her journey from the White House press secretary to an independent voice, addressing disillusionment with the Democratic Party and her commitment to amplifying diverse perspectives.

Cory Doctorow, a tech activist and author focused on digital rights, dives into the concept of 'enshittification'—how major tech platforms intentionally undermine user experience for profit. He discusses the troubling trajectory of Canada's AI strategy and highlights the risks of unstable AI models. Doctorow critiques government optimism about AI job creation and emphasizes the need for transparency in AI procurement. He advocates for user empowerment through legislative changes and stresses the importance of civic engagement in battling platform dominance.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie, Lisa Johnson from The Canadian Press and CBC British Columbia's Katie DeRosa about how regional headwinds are challenging the "Team Canada" approach to the U.S. trade war, curler and comedian John Cullen debunks stereotypes about the sport he loves, tech activist and writer Cory Doctorow charts Canada's digital future as the AI race heats up, and fantasy author Katherine Rundell reflects on the value of cultivating wonder in a chaotic world.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Whether through her bestselling cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, or the Netflix series by the same name, Samin Nosrat has a way of making cooking feel less like a chore and more like a celebration — of flavour, of curiosity, and most of all, of each other. Samin sat down with Piya Chattopadhyay in front of a live audience at Toronto’s Massey Hall to talk about her immigrant upbringing, her relentless drive to succeed and the ways she is re-inventing herself, outlined in her new book, Good Things.