THE CURRENT | What ‘attention capitalism’ is doing to our minds — and politics

Journalist Chris Hayes says “attention capitalism” demands we pay heed to everything at once, from social media doomscrolling to the 24-hour global news cycle. In his new book, The Siren’s Call, the MSNBC host explores what that means for our lives and politics — and explains why he thinks Donald Trump’s attention-grabbing antics are “a kind of feral instinct.”

New Series | House Party

Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense with The House, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries, and analysis of the week's news — from across the political spectrum.

And now, on Wednesdays, join Catherine and her friends and fellow political nerds Jason Markusoff in Alberta and Daniel Thibeault from Quebec for House Party — a chatty deep-dive into one big question that’s driving this country toward a federal election.

CBC Music Playlist | Juno Classical Highlights

Celebrate the 2025 JUNO Awards in Vancouver, BC, with a collection of the best in Canadian classical music. Hear the 2025 nominees as well as past winners.