The World from PRX

Canadians to vote for new PM early next week

Full Episode
48:45

In this image made from video, Canadian flag pins are on display at the Whiskeyjack Boutique gift shop, March 4, 2025, in Windsor, Ontario.

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Canadians will head to the polls on Monday to vote for a new prime minister. The country is expecting a large turnout, with more than 7 million people already having cast their ballots over the long Easter weekend. Also, a look at Pope Francis as both a head of state and a spiritual leader. And, Jordan places a ban on the Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, a gated community in Argentina is divided over a sudden spike in capybaras.

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In This Episode

‘Make America go away’: Canadians head to the polls amid tensions with US
Special Coverage
6:34
Pope Francis’ legacy as a global diplomat
6:20
Thailand’s anti-day drinking law under fire
4:22
Attack on Indian-controlled Kashmir leaves 26 people dead, others injured
3:59
Arctic circle race draws skiers from around the world to Greenland
5:19
Polish foreign minister criticizes Russian leaders
1:26
Jordan bans the Muslim Brotherhood
4:29
‘Nowhere is safe’: The teenage guitarists who fled Afghanistan — and are now in limbo
Special Coverage
6:06
Brazilian hip-hop artist Brisa Flow brings Indigenous issues to the fore
Special Coverage
6:28
In Argentina, one community is divided over capybaras
0:56