The Current

The Current for January 9, 2019

Today on The Current: We talk to two journalists about whether U.S. President Donald Trump's prime-time speech Tuesday night will help him get the border wall he wants; Garden Hill, a community in northern Manitoba, along with its sister reserves, are still facing a daily battle to ensure a steady supply of safe, clean water and how did a scientist in China pull off his experiment using gene editing technology on embryos without anyone knowing?
Anna Maria Tremonti hosts The Current's 17th season. (CBC)

Today on The Current:

  • Following U.S. President Donald Trump's prime-time Oval Office speech last night insisting a southern border wall is needed, two journalist discuss the efficacy of his message and fact check his claims.
  • Garden Hill, a community in northern Manitoba, along with its sister reserves, are still facing a daily battle to ensure a steady supply of safe, clean water.
  • How did a scientist in China pull off his experiment using gene editing technology on embryos without anyone knowing, and what impact has he had on the ethics of CRISPR research?

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