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Radio One, in pod form

TORONTO - Canadians can now listen to CBC Radio’s programming on demand as podcasts. The public broadcaster is making a rather large number of its programs available for complimentary download or subscription, including “best of” editions from The Current, Dispatches, Definitely Not The Opera, Ideas, Outfront, As It Happens plus comprehensive highlight packages of regionally-based radio programs. According to a recent CBC survey, one-third of podcast users listen to more than three hours of podcasts per week at home, work or in transit. The top reason for listening to podcasts is to hear the program anytime. “Canadians have the technology...