Susan Ormiston

Canadian journalistWikipedia

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12

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Aug 28, 2026

Quirks and Quarks

Quirks and Quarks

How to battle climate apathy, and more stories about humans

Aug 28 · 1 Mention

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10:06

And the hard truth is that we have failed to ensure we remain below 1.5 degrees.

Bob McDonaldHOST

10:12

That was CBC's Susan Ormiston reporting from the COP 30 climate summit in Brazil.

Bob McDonaldHOST

10:18

In his opening remarks, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had strong words about our future if we don't limit our carbon emissions.

speaker_5SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

10:27

It could push ecosystems past irreversible tipping points, expose billions to unlivable conditions, and amplify threats to peace and security.

Meta’s settlement that could transform social media for kids

Aug 28 · 2 Mentions

Claire DuffyGUEST

0:34

[upbeat jingle] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:39

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current Podcast.

Victoria HicksSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:43

No amount of money is ever gonna bring my beautiful daughter back.

Victoria HicksSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:47

I miss her every day.

24 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

25:06

He was in Ottawa.

Susan OrmistonHOST

25:08

You've been listening to "The Current" podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

25:11

I'm Susan Ormiston.

Timothy SawaADVERTISER

25:13

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

These "voice notes" give us a window into the past

Aug 27 · 2 Mentions

Matt GallowayHOST

0:31

[news jingle] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:35

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:39

Imagine you were an American soldier stationed in Virginia around the time of the Second World War.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:44

You were about to ship out to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

23 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

23:55

He and Mount Galloway spoke in May.

Susan OrmistonHOST

23:59

You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

24:01

I'm Susan Ormiston.

EmmaADVERTISER

24:03

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

How Americans feel about Trump's fight with Canada

Aug 27 · 2 Mentions

Daniel DreznerGUEST

0:29

[news music] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:35

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current Podcast.

Brian PanabeckerGUEST

0:39

"I'm doing what's right for America.

Brian PanabeckerGUEST

0:40

Other countries are doing what's right for them.

20 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:51

He's in Newton, Massachusetts.

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:56

You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:59

I'm Susan Ormiston.

Daniel DreznerGUEST

21:00

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

Canada hits back in US trade war

Aug 26 · 2 Mentions

Randall BartlettGUEST

0:29

[bright music] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:33

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current Podcast.

Francois-Philippe ChampagneSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:37

Canada must respond, and today we are in a proportionate, targeted, and strategic way.

Francois-Philippe ChampagneSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:46

Today I'm announcing that Canada will match the United States tariffs dollar for dollar, rate for rate.

19 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:07

[laughs] Randall Bartlett is the deputy chief economist at Desjardins Group.

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:11

You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:14

I'm Susan Ormiston.

Randall BartlettGUEST

20:15

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

How “Puffin Patrol” is leading pufflings out to sea

Aug 26 · 2 Mentions

Carolyn HillierCORRESPONDENT

0:28

[upbeat music] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:34

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current podcast.

ConnorSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:38

You essentially just go out-

speaker_4SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:40

Thank you

9 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

9:57

That was Carolyn Hillier taking us on the Puffin Patrol.

Susan OrmistonHOST

10:03

You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

10:05

I'm Susan Ormiston.

JerrySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

10:07

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

Remembering Dolly

Aug 26 · 2 Mentions

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:26

[music] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:31

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current Podcast.

Dolly PartonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:35

[singing] Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene.

Dolly PartonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:49

I'm begging of you please don't take my man.

11 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

12:02

She's also the director of infant and early mental health promotion at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

Susan OrmistonHOST

12:09

You've been listening to The Current podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

12:11

I'm Susan Ormiston.

Dolly PartonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

12:14

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts

What Canada's dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs look like

Aug 25 · 2 Mentions

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0:28

[upbeat music] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:34

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current podcast.

Mark CarneySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:38

This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada, but Canada will meet the moment.

Mark CarneySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:47

Canadians will meet the moment.

19 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:02

Ben Eadie is the owner of VF Coms, a maker of radio communication antennas in Calgary.

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:10

You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

20:13

I'm Susan Ormiston.

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20:16

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

Lindsay Clancy trial shines light postpartum mental health

Aug 25 · 2 Mentions

Meghan KliffelGUEST

0:30

[upbeat jingle] This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:35

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:39

A warning, this next story contains details about violence against children and attempted suicide.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:45

Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law said she was begging for help.

25 MINS LATER

Susan OrmistonHOST

25:43

And Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline can be reached by call or text at 988.

Susan OrmistonHOST

25:52

You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

25:54

I'm Susan Ormiston.

Meghan KliffelGUEST

25:57

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts.

Provinces, small businesses brace for economic uncertainty

Aug 25 · 2 Mentions

Susan HoltGUEST

0:31

This is a CBC podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:36

I'm Susan Ormiston, and this is The Current podcast.

Mark CarneySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER

0:40

"There is a mutually beneficial deal possible here, but it has to be one that respects Canada's sovereignty, that respects our independence, that uses our complementary strengths to build something better, not tear apart for short-term gain."

Susan OrmistonHOST

0:56

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking in Quebec yesterday as the dust continues to settle following the collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.

19 MINS LATER

Joey WalshGUEST

19:39

I appreciate it.

Susan OrmistonHOST

19:40

Joey Walsh is the founder and CEO of Hockey Stick Men Inc. You've been listening to The Current Podcast.

Susan OrmistonHOST

19:49

I'm Susan Ormiston.

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19:51

For more CBC podcasts, go to cbc.ca/podcasts

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