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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
  • Chinese EVs are on their way!

    Chinese EVs are on their way!
    Jul 3 2026

    In peaceful Nova Scotia, elites will take refuge in a cold war-era bunker to escape the end times. Not a bad way to go! K-Pop Demon Hunters takes down Squid Game.The double date is popular again. Chinese EVs are hard to get but Mark Carney is signaling he might make it easier. Gavin Crawford makes games out of the news with Eric Peterson, Andrew Phung and Carley Thorne. (This episode aired September 2025)
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    27 mins
  • The art heist that captivated the world

    The art heist that captivated the world
    Jul 10 2026

    The world is so bleak the Louvre heist feels like a happy story. Whatever will become of Napoleon’s family jewels? And please donate to our Go Jays Gofundme so we can get World Series tickets. The media has the Blue Jays as underdogs, but what’s underneath an underdog? Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre can’t stop talking about his ex-running mate, Justin Trudeau. Finally, our panellists are trying to speedrun a high grindscore. (This episode aired October 2025)
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    27 mins
  • Olivia Rodrigo’s Femme Summer is here

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Femme Summer is here
    Jun 26 2026

    Canada is in the knockout round in the World Cup. Mosquito buckets are trending. Calgary’s Cowboys Festival and the mayor had an Alberta-sized beef. Stampede eats make us hungry for the Area 51 burger. Olivia Rodrigo champions an all-women music festival. Guest host Andrew Phung quizzes comedians Jan Caruana, Rebecca Kohler, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed.
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    27 mins
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