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Céline: Understood

CBC

Céline Dion is having a moment. It’s not her first, and millions of fans are hoping it won’t be her last. While Céline’s international stardom seems obvious now, it was all so unlikely.


Now, as a rare illness threatens to retire Celine’s more-than-four-decade long career, culture writer Thomas Leblanc reveals the surprising cultural, political and business alchemy that created one of the most enduring superstars the planet has ever seen.


Four episodes. Weekly, starting October 15, 2024.


About Understood: Know more, now. Understood is an anthology podcast that takes you out of the daily news cycle and inside the events, people, and cultural moments you want to know more about. Over a handful of episodes, each season unfolds as a story, hosted by a well-connected reporter, and rooted in journalism you can trust. Driven by insight and fueled by curiosity…The stories of our time: Understood.


Season 1 - The Naked Emperor: the rise and fall of bitcoin king Sam Bankman-Fried.

Season 2 - The Pornhub Empire: the story of how a Montreal-founded company came to dominate the adult industry.

Season 3 - Modi’s India: how one man rose from poverty to the peak of political power.

Season 4 - Céline: the surprising cultural, political and business alchemy that created a superstar.

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Our Editor's Take

The Modi's India: Understood podcast is about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Salimah Shivji started the show to explore Modi's impact on India and the world. Anyone who follows Indian and global politics may enjoy this informative content.

This podcast is part of the Understood anthology. The series explores significant events and figures shaping the world today. The English podcast begins by examining Modi's rise to power. He went from being a humble tea seller to one of the most powerful leaders in India. Modi's early life and political strategies helped him gain great popularity. The show also scrutinizes the impact of the 2002 religious riots on his career. It questions whether these events hindered or propelled Modi's ascent.

Much of the podcast discusses Modi's economic policies. His supporters say he changed India's economy making it the fifth largest in the world. The show examines how Modi's plans for development earned him the support of millions. It also discusses how people worldwide view his leadership.

Modi's India: Understood explores other controversial topics as well. It covers accusations against Modi of involvement in religious violence. It also addresses alleged international assassination plots during his time in office. Shivji offers a balanced analysis of Modi's leadership. The show considers what might happen if Modi wins a third term. It also speculates on the future of India's democracy and secularism.

The show also analyzes India's broader cultural and political environment. It examines how Modi's government has affected Bollywood films and Gandhi's legacy. Some worry that democracy is in danger. The series shows the struggle between what India believes about democracy and what is happening.

Each season of Understood addresses different topics. Listeners may also enjoy The Pornhub Empire: Understood and The Naked Emperor: Understood. The straightforward storytelling and careful research in each season could enthrall its audience.

Modi's India: Understood can be a compelling listen. The larger anthology began in 2023.

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