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Because News

Because News

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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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Episodes
  • Carney and China: Heated Rivalry?

    Carney and China: Heated Rivalry?
    Jan 16 2026

    Can Carney improve trade relations with China without angering Donald Trump? How is Canada saving the Olympics in Milano? Did Canada’s skeleton team commit foul play? Nova Scotia is fighting about sex, drugs, and…lobster rolls? Also, what is diplomatic amnesia?
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    27 mins
  • Joe Rogan for Best Podcast: Golden Globes snub?

    Joe Rogan for Best Podcast: Golden Globes snub?
    Jan 9 2026

    Did Trump really kidnap Venezuela’s president and should Costco run the country now? Why is this toilet from CES calling people and costs $7000? Will a Labubu-inspired tactic bring you back to movie theatres? And what is phubbing? Jennifer Whalen of Small Achievable Goals, Andrew Phung of Run The Burbs and Grace Lynn Kung of Sort Of play the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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    36 mins
  • The Quebecois Simpsons is dead. Long live Les Simpson

    The Quebecois Simpsons is dead. Long live Les Simpson
    Jan 2 2026

    Albania has a creepy AI politician that says we hurt its feelings by saying its not human.

    All Gavin wanted for Christmas was a Chinese electric vehicle, but no luck.
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    27 mins
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