Ideas

Ideas

CBC

1995 - Believe it or not, romance novels are more popular than ever

IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time.


With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring the IDEAS that make us who we are. 


New episodes drop Monday through Friday at 5pm ET.

1995 - Believe it or not, romance novels are more popular than ever
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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time.


With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring the IDEAS that make us who we are. 


New episodes drop Monday through Friday at 5pm ET.

Episodes

1995-

Believe it or not, romance novels are more popular than ever

Wed, 13 May 2026
1994-

How Canada forgot it once had a segregated health system

Tue, 12 May 2026
1993-

Pt 2 | What the River Wants to Be

Mon, 11 May 2026
1992-

How to measure 'prosperity'

Thu, 07 May 2026
1991-

What intellectual influencers teach us, one video at a time

Wed, 06 May 2026