Show overview
Ideas launched in 2025 and has put out 273 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 54 min and 54 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-CA-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 97 episodes already out so far this year. Published by CBC.
From the publisher
IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time.With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring the IDEAS that make us who we are. New episodes drop Monday through Friday at 5pm ET.