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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
  • Can you spot the fake Alberta separatists?
    Apr 24 2026

    Who is behind all these fake Alberta separatists on YouTube? They can’t even pronounce “Regina” correctly. The Tragically Hip is now a musical and there’s a real connection to Because News. With soaring fuel prices more fees are being added to our flights. Thanks, America. Try a new nightly ritual that will make you feel alive: mortality check-ins. Or try a new nightly ritual that will make you fall asleep: bedtime stacking. Gavin Crawford hosts the news quiz with comedians Jan Caruana, Kris Siddiqi, and Alice Moran.

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    36 mins
  • Trump vs. the Pope: This time it’s biblical
    Apr 17 2026

    Justin Trudeau took Katy Perry to Coachella, and now he never has to talk to Trump again. Well played, JT. Trump poses as Jesus Christ, then picks a fight with the Pope. Imagine being on a cruise that reroutes from Bermuda to New Brunswick. Mark Carney rebrands the “Liberals” and enters his majority era. Avi Lewis and the NDP want to ban something super creepy. And the latest trend making the rounds on TikTok: Nonnamaxxing. Gavin Crawford hosts the news quiz with comedians Tom Hearn, Kris Siddiqi, and Leslie Seiler.

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    34 mins
  • Artemis II is rich in Moon Joy and maple cookies
    Apr 10 2026

    Artemis II breaks a record and a toilet. A new app is changing the way we run away from angry Canada geese. Polymarket and Kalshi are letting people test their luck and bucks on the prediction market. Why were the sites in the headlines this week? And who has stinkier farts: men or women? Yes, this was a news story this week. Listen now to this week’s panel of Miguel Rivas, Ann Pornel and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.

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    37 mins
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