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Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

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  • Science confirms it: Trump is taking years off our lives
    Mar 20 2026

    Difficult people age you faster, so Trump has made us all ancient. This week, when he needed backup in Iran, his allies said, “New phone, who dis?” Taylor Swift fans at her Vancouver show might be getting refunds because their seats were that bad. The rich are now collecting dinosaur skeletons instead of fine art. And people are running while churning butter in their backpacks — or, as some call it, Amish CrossFit. A special episode from Vancouver, with host Gavin Crawford and comedians Ivan Decker, Caitlin Howden, and Kevin Vidal.

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    33 mins
  • Gen Z is saving the mall one selfie at a time
    Mar 13 2026

    Gen Z loves the mall because it’s “phygital.” What does that even mean? Something from the ’70s is back and it’s not a good thing. Trump gifted his staff shoes that are way too big, but they’re wearing them anyway because no one can say no. The Canada Goose has put in the work, but Canada might name the Gray Jay its national bird. Robbery! And Mark Zuckerberg’s new house has a jazz lounge in it. Why??? Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians about this week's news. With Martha Chaves, Tom Hearn and Jan Caruana.

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    30 mins
  • Microwave clocks in B.C. can relax: the end of daylight saving time
    Mar 6 2026

    British Columbia says pick a time and stick to it. But is a darker morning and a lighter night what people really want? Mark Carney has officially been in charge for a year. He’s got some trade deals done, but not the trade deal. Looksmaxxing, softmaxxing, hardmaxxing - we break some bones trying to figure out what it all means. Listen to this episode for the jawline you’ve always dreamed of. Gavin Crawford quizzes Ann Pornel, Andrew Phung, and Eric Peterson.

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    29 mins
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