Because News

Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
Website : http://www.cbc.ca/becausenews
RSS Feed : https://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/becausenews.xml
Last Episode : March 7, 2025 5:10am
Last Scanned : 1.1 hours ago


Episodes
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Best of Because News: Things That Make You Go Grr!
Get ready to sweat the small stuff! Join us as we reminisce over the petty grievances, minor dust-ups, and silly brouhahas that made the news and had our panellists in a froth. Featuring Arlene Dickinson, Kris Siddiqi, Tom Howell, and more
Published 02/20
Chris Sandiford edits Canada's Tinder bio
Plus: Our panellists pitch candidates for 'fentanyl czar', share their pettiest relationship icks, and learn why guacamole has been en-mushed in scandal. Joining us this week are Jan Caruana, Ashley Botting, and Chris Sandiford with host Gavin Crawford.
Published 02/07
Scott Yamamura does his best to 'Buy Canadian'
Plus: Our panellists debate PETA's plans for Groundhog Day, tour Mona Lisa's new digs, and get ready for Trump's tariff showdown. Joining us this week: Alice Moran, Kris Siddiqi and Scott Yamamura take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Published 01/31