Andrew Chang finds the awesome in daily news by expanding our understanding of the stories everybody's talking about. We dig deep with a clear focus, a sense of wonder and will geek out, laugh, and admit when we don’t get it.
December 8, 2023 | Why is the U.S. Senate stalled on war funding for Ukraine? Then, Andrew Chang explores the puzzling case of self-proclaimed 'Crypto King', Aiden Pleterski, who still owes investors millions of dollars.
December 7, 2023 | Why a deadly Indonesian volcanic eruption came as a surprise. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the legitimacy of the Sackler family's civil immunity deal. Plus, Spotify lays off 17 per cent of its workforce.
December 6, 2023 | The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the legitimacy of the Sackler family's civil immunity deal. Plus, Spotify lays off 17 per cent of its workforce. Then, why the Bank of Canada hasn't dropped its key interest rate yet.
December 5, 2023 | Andrew Chang explores Ukraine’s struggle against Russia's ‘elastic defence’ strategy. Then, how a lack of competition is leading to high grocery prices. And finally, how a live worm made its way into a woman’s brain.
December 4, 2023 | Andrew Chang explores what's behind Ukraine's stalled counteroffensive. Then, why is there a record number of lobbyists at this year's COP28?
December 1, 2023 | Why will this year's COP28 see a record number of lobbyists? Then, breaking down the charges against George Santos. Plus, the rescue efforts in India to save 41 workers from a collapsed tunnel.
November 30, 2023 | Who gains what in the extension of the Israel-Hamas truce? Then, the rescue efforts in India to save 41 workers from a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas. Plus, women in Iceland go on strike for gender equality.
November 29, 2023 | Inside the rescue efforts to save 41 workers from a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas. Then, Alberta pushes back against the federal government's energy plan. Plus, the alleged role of Scientology in the Danny Masterson rape case.
November 28, 2023 | Alberta pushes back against the federal government's energy plan. Next, Andrew Chang breaks down how '90s babies bought homes. Then, can Donald Trump buy a handgun?
November 27, 2023 | Andrew Chang breaks down the power dynamics present throughout the saga of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring. Plus, what we know about the Reuters-reported breakthrough at OpenAI referred to as Q*.
November 24, 2023 | Andrew Chang breaks down the six-day OpenAI roller-coaster and the power struggle that led to it. Plus, Israel and Hamas reach a four-day truce to allow for the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
November 23, 2023 | The government projects a $1.4-trillion deficit by 2028. Next, explaining the 4-day truce between Israel and Hamas. Then, the story of an Israeli hostage released by Hamas after 17 days.
November 22, 2023 | Andrew Chang breaks down the gap in home ownership for people born in the '90s. Then, a closer look at Argentina's new leader, Javier Milei. Plus, the charges against U.S. Rep. George Santos amid allegations of identity theft and fraud.
November 21, 2023 | Andrew Chang takes a closer look at Argentina's new leader, Javier Milei, and his plans to fix Argentina's crippling inflation. Plus, understanding trigger rates and why we're seeing more homeowners hit them. Then, how a live worm made its way into a woman’s brain.
November 20, 2023 | Andrew Chang explains why reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is so contentious. Plus, U.S. Rep. George Santos faces charges amid allegations of identity theft and fraud. Then, why Iceland's impending volcanic eruption could be a sign of more to come.
November 17, 2023 | Can Israel defeat Hamas with fewer civilian casualties? Then, as Iceland braces for an impending volcanic eruption, Andrew Chang explains why that's likely to become more frequent.
November 16, 2023 | Andrew Chang breaks down Alberta's threat to leave the Canada Pension Plan. Then, the Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate. Why haven’t rates dropped — and when will they?
November 15, 2023 | Why volcanic eruptions could become a lot more frequent in Iceland.Then, the rise of hate-related incidents in Canada during the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, why it’s hard to get rid of hidden fees.
November 14, 2023 | What happens when some Canadians are exempt from a controversial tax, and others aren't? Next, the fragility of daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza. Plus, the first Canadians are evacuated through the Rafah Crossing.
November 10, 2023 | Many Canadian cities are reporting an increase in hate-related incidents since the war in Gaza began. About That producer Lauren Bird explains. Then, we explore if body cameras at youth soccer games will help curb toxic behaviour.
November 9, 2023 | Andrew Chang breaks down Alberta's threat to leave the Canadian Pension Plan and how much money the province is entitled to. Then, why Donald Trump chose not to attend the first GOP debate — and maybe all of them. Plus, how a live worm made its way into a woman’s brain.
November 8, 2023 | For the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began, a group of Canadians has been evacuated out of Gaza. Plus, About That producer Lauren Bird explains what happens when some Canadians are exempt from a controversial tax, and others aren't.
