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The Decibel
The Decibel
The Globe and Mail

Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story... more

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Episodes

How sleep affects our brains

There are few more important habits for human health than the hours we spend asleep every night. Research shows sleep... more

28 Mar 2024 · 22 minutes
Amid a housing crisis, students build tiny homes for teachers

Aspen, Colorado is a picturesque mountain town often called a snowy “playground for the rich”. Real estate is also one... more

27 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
What you need to know about your CPP money

For most workers in Canada, there’s a chunk of money deducted from each paycheck that goes toward the Canada Pension... more

26 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
Why single parents are struggling in Canada

The number of single parents in Canada has been steadily growing since the 1970s. Today, one in five children grow... more

25 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
The political fight over the carbon tax

The federal price on carbon is set to increase on April 1. This tax is being criticized by many provinces... more

22 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Who’s left to oppose Vladimir Putin?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the longest serving leaders of the country, on track to surpass the rule... more

21 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Why full parole was granted to a multiple murderer

The man who murdered the parents of a former NHL goalie was recently granted full parole. In 2022, a ruling... more

20 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
The dark side of Bay Street’s hottest finance funds

Private debt funds are one of the hottest commodities in the world of investing. High rates of return and low... more

19 Mar 2024 · 25 minutes
The challenge with preparing for wildfires in B.C.

Canada went through its most destructive wildfire season in 2023. Wildfire services rely on data, forestry photography and mapping as... more

18 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
Why millennial women are so burnt out

Millennial women are feeling burnt out. The responsibilities and pressures of family, work and caregiving are piling up, amidst the lingering... more

15 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
The Decibel
How sleep affects our brains
The Decibel