The Current

The Current for Jan. 29, 2020

Today on The Current: We look at the deep divisions over the proposed Teck Frontier oilsands mine in Alberta, and competing concerns about the economy and the environment. Then, three Conservative strategists weigh in on the race to become the party’s next leader. And finally, the debate over Nike's high-tech Vaporfly, and whether running shoes like it gives some athletes an unfair advantage, and challenging the essence of running.
Matt Galloway is the host of CBC Radio's The Current. (CBC)

Full Episode Transcript

Today on The Current: We look at the deep divisions over the proposed Teck Frontier oilsands mine in Alberta, and competing concerns about the economy and the environment. Then, three Conservative strategists weigh in on the race to become the party's next leader. And finally, the debate over Nike's high-tech Vaporfly, and whether running shoes like it gives some athletes an unfair advantage, and challenging the essence of running.