Because News
By CBC
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Episodes: 28
KE
May 24, 2025
One of the best and funniest podcasts out there - from CBC Radio in Canada. I always learn something and I always laugh my head off.
USA♥ Canada comedy/news
Jun 18, 2021
If you enjoy topical humor, Wait, Wait, don't tell me, SNL Weekend Update and BBC Friday night comedy news quiz, this podcast is a must listen.
Description
Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
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Why is everything protein-packed now?
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Bravo, Vancouver, you’re the best World Cup city
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Receding, shrinking, stalling. It’s not your man, it’s the economy
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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To separate or not to separate, that is Danielle’s question
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May 29, 2026 |
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Montreal Canadiens fans triggered an actual earthquake reading
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May 22, 2026 |
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Because Tunes: songs of the summer
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May 15, 2026 |
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Is the US weaponizing dolphins to win the war?
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May 08, 2026 |
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Weekend laughs from The Big Five
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May 02, 2026 |
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Move over Sephora girls, the boys are cologne obsessed
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May 01, 2026 |
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Can you spot the fake Alberta separatists?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Trump vs. the Pope: This time it’s biblical
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Artemis II is rich in Moon Joy and maple cookies
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Sip happens: are beer bottles going extinct?
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Canada lost to America…in happiness ratings?!
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Science confirms it: Trump is taking years off our lives
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Gen Z is saving the mall one selfie at a time
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Microwave clocks in B.C. can relax: the end of daylight saving time
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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The U.S Men’s hockey team wins gold in being garbage
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Canadians know all about 'double touching'
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Thanks evolution, racoons are getting cuter
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Cold-case: Who murdered frozen juice?
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Why is everyone obsessed with 2016?
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Canada goes to DAVOS, the cottage…and the moon?
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Carney and China: Heated Rivalry?
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Joe Rogan for Best Podcast: Golden Globes snub?
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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The Quebecois Simpsons is dead. Long live Les Simpson
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Remembering COVID holidays: no guests, no travel, no pants
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Introducing Because News
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Feb 27, 2020 |