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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.

Copyright © CBC 2025
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  • The Very Hung Caterpillar and other banned Alberta books

    The Very Hung Caterpillar and other banned Alberta books
    Sep 5 2025

    Are Alberta’s school libraries actually full of porn? Is Donald Trump still alive? Quebecers grieve the loss of Les Simpsons. Scott Thompson reveals why highland dancing is not gay. Gavin Crawford welcomes Scott, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Jan Caruana in our season premiere.

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    33 mins
  • Because Summer Vacation! See you in September!

    Because Summer Vacation! See you in September!
    Jun 27 2025

    Because News will be off for the summer!


    We'll be back in September, so keep an eye out for tickets to be posted soon at BecauseNews.ca


    The radio will be airing our favourite weekly repeats. For more content, check out our TikTok and Instagram (@CBCBecauseNews) for daily videos all summer long!
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    1 min
  • Tom Hearn is still paying off Beyoncé

    Tom Hearn is still paying off Beyoncé
    Jun 20 2025

    This week on Because News with Gavin Crawford, the G7 meets and one leader bolts early (wonder which one?) Meanwhile, back in Canada, Drake finds out Jagmeet Singh was at a Kendrick concert and slides into his DMs. Is Drake ok? Also: what will be the song of the summer? Can The Smurfs soundtrack compete with Mariah’s high notes? Join our panel with Ashley Botting, Andrew Phung, and Tom Hearn to find out with host Gavin Crawford.
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    30 mins
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