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The Current

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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.
Top 33.2% by pitch volume (Rank #16609 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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Publishes
Occasional
Episodes
258
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Category
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Number of listeners
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Audience: 1M–4M / month
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Cadence: Active monthly
Reply rate: Under 2%

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Canadian Olympic greats on the power of the Games

Fri Feb 06 2026

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Clara Hughes. Hayley Wickenheiser. Beckie Scott. Legends of Team Canada with 13 Olympic medals between them. So what do they watch for when Team Canada competes — and what goes through their minds when they see more Canadian athletes climb onto the podium? Olympians on why we should lean into the Olympics.

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Pitches sent
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Rank
#16609
Top 33.2% by pitch volume (Rank #16609 of 50,000)
Average rating
4.3
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Reviews
10
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Publish cadence
Occasional
Active monthly
Episode count
258
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
4.5M

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Country
Canada
Language
EN-CA
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Release cadence
Occasional
Latest episode date
Fri Feb 06 2026

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1M–4M / month
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Social followers
4.5M
Contact available
Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Current

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What is The Current about?

Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.

How often does The Current publish new episodes?

Occasional

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