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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
  • 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
  • Why is everything protein-packed now?

    Why is everything protein-packed now?
    Jun 19 2026

    Rush is back with a sick new drummer, and fans are impressed. J.D. Vance has a new book about Catholicism, and the reviews are not good. Have we taken the protein craze too far now that there's no whey? Guest host Jan Caruana quizzes comedians Tom Hearn, Kris Siddiqi, and Martha Chaves.
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    27 mins
  • Bravo, Vancouver, you’re the best World Cup city

    Bravo, Vancouver, you’re the best World Cup city
    Jun 12 2026

    Trump hosts a massive cage match at the White House, and only military hotties are invited. Canada’s job at the FIFA World Cup is to party and maybe win one game? Meet the tick that makes you allergic to meat. Is this a ploy by Big Vegan? Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Colin Mochrie, Rebecca Kohler, and Miguel Rivas.
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    27 mins
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