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Trump crashes onto the campaign trail

    Trump crashes onto the campaign trail

    There’s been no shortage of drama one week into this sprint election campaign, which is already affected by U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trump spoke with each other for the first time ever...

    Poilievre's Terrible Day

      Poilievre's Terrible Day

      It was bad enough last week when Doug Ford told Pierre Poilievre he didn't have time to campaign for him...

      Is This Only The First Week?

        Is This Only The First Week?

        Trump, Crime and Housing were the topics of the day!

        Stay Thirsty My Friends

          Stay Thirsty My Friends

          David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

          Trump and Carney Call Amid New Tariffs

            Trump and Carney Call Amid New Tariffs

            The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about how...

            The Lay of the Land as Canada Surges into Election Mode with Allan Gregg

              The Lay of the Land as Canada Surges into Election Mode with Allan Gregg

              Allan Gregg offers some interesting numbers and historical insight as Canada dives into a federal election campaign. What is the...

              Trump throws a tariff grenade into the election campaign

                Trump throws a tariff grenade into the election campaign

                At Issue this week: Federal campaigns are forced to pivot as U.S. President Donald Trump drops new tariff threats. Party...



                Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus

                  Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus

                  Unifor National President Lana Payne speaks about the impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and what her union would like...

                  Tariffs, Trump and Trouble

                    Tariffs, Trump and Trouble

                    We look at what happened on the campaign trail today including the Prime Minister's response to Trump Tariffs

                    Trump & Tariffs

                      Trump & Tariffs

                      David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

                      The Numbers: As NDP collapses, Carney hits new highs

                        The Numbers: As NDP collapses, Carney hits new highs

                        Early campaign polls show that the New Democrats under Jagmeet Singh are in freefall, propelling Mark Carney’s Liberals to new...

                        House Party: Is Pierre Poilievre really “in sync” with Donald Trump?

                          House Party: Is Pierre Poilievre really “in sync” with Donald Trump?

                          Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is catching heat for what she said to Americans about Canada's federal election. In a resurfaced...

                          How government works in an election on top of a trade war

                            How government works in an election on top of a trade war

                            On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick about executive restraint, 'pruning' the...

                            It's Dangerous To Fly Without A Left Wing!

                              It's Dangerous To Fly Without A Left Wing!

                              Where were all the leaders and what were they announcing? We break it down.

                              Election! Foreign meddling, Poilievre's premier problems

                                Election! Foreign meddling, Poilievre's premier problems

                                The federal election has only been officially underway since Sunday, and a few stories are dominating the headlines. Both the...

                                Election polls: how trustworthy are they in one of Canada's most important elections

                                  Election polls: how trustworthy are they in one of Canada's most important elections

                                  It’s been a busy first week on the campaign trail for federal leaders. One storyline that's stood out is the...



                                  Trump Tariffs Auto Sector

                                    Trump Tariffs Auto Sector

                                    Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of tariffs on the auto sector as...

                                    New Polling!

                                      New Polling!

                                      David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

                                      To Get Clearance Or Not Get Clearance, That Is The Question.

                                        To Get Clearance Or Not Get Clearance, That Is The Question.

                                        Day 3 on the campaign trail!

                                        Game changer

                                          Game changer

                                          No time to wait for Stephen Carter. Zain and Corey assemble to talk about Pierre Poilievre's big swing.

                                          Is This Anything?

                                            Is This Anything?

                                            David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

                                            Poilievre Faces Questions Over Alleged Foreign Interference

                                              Poilievre Faces Questions Over Alleged Foreign Interference

                                              The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Cheryl Oates (NDP) talk about the issue of alleged...

                                              SMT -- Opening Impressions -- Danielle Smith, French Debates, Crowd Size, Tom Mulcair

                                                SMT -- Opening Impressions -- Danielle Smith, French Debates, Crowd Size, Tom Mulcair

                                                It's only been forty eight hours and opening impressions rarely last long, but what about these? How damaging was Danielle...

                                                The Panel: Jason First — For a Change - Campaign Week 1, featuring an assist from Danielle Smith

                                                  The Panel: Jason First — For a Change - Campaign Week 1, featuring an assist from Danielle Smith

                                                  The original Conservative on our Panel, the great Garry Keller, won his nomination battle in Nipissing—Timiskaming. Now he’s off trying...

                                                  Pierre Poilievre’s Donald Trump problem

                                                    Pierre Poilievre’s Donald Trump problem

                                                    With the federal election underway, Pierre Poilievre’s political opponents have intensified their accusations that the Conservative leader is like U.S...

                                                    How Poilievre Went From Top Dog to Underdog

                                                      How Poilievre Went From Top Dog to Underdog

                                                      And we’re off to the races! It’s time for the matchup, and election, of a generation. Newly minted Prime Minister...

                                                      An Election For A Change

                                                        An Election For A Change

                                                        Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the launch of the federal election, asking whether campaigns matter at all before...

                                                        This Is What We Live For

                                                          This Is What We Live For

                                                          David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

                                                          The Liberal advantage is real

                                                            The Liberal advantage is real

                                                            The writ has dropped and the campaign buses are rolling. It also means the pollsters are polling — and, as...

                                                            Tax Cuts, Homes and Leaders Doing Crossfit

                                                              Tax Cuts, Homes and Leaders Doing Crossfit

                                                              Day 2 of the federal campaign!

                                                              The ‘trade war’ election campaign is under way

                                                                The ‘trade war’ election campaign is under way

                                                                At midday on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Governor-General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and begin an election campaign...

                                                                An election in a polluted media environment

                                                                  An election in a polluted media environment

                                                                  With trust in journalism eroding, disinformation — once fringe — is now mainstream. Much of it is spreading on social...

                                                                  Election Snap! Here's Exactly Who You Should Vote For

                                                                    Election Snap! Here's Exactly Who You Should Vote For

                                                                    It’s possible that this will be the most consequential vote you’ll ever cast. With our sovereignty, our nation, our very...

                                                                    It's campaign time! Here's everything you need to know

                                                                      It's campaign time! Here's everything you need to know

                                                                      We’ve waited a long time for this. On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask the Governor General...

                                                                      ‘No magic math’—Why cutting waste won’t fund election promises

                                                                        ‘No magic math’—Why cutting waste won’t fund election promises

                                                                        Peter Mazereeuw speaks with Sahir Khan, an expert in government finances at IFSD, about election promises from Mark Carney and...

                                                                        The Numbers: The Liberals are...the favourites?

                                                                          The Numbers: The Liberals are...the favourites?

                                                                          A flurry of polls conducted just ahead of Sunday’s expected writ drop show the Liberals in the lead — and...

                                                                          Mark Carney’s first week as prime minister

                                                                            Mark Carney’s first week as prime minister

                                                                            At Issue this week: Mark Carney uses his first week as prime minister to try to strengthen Canada’s ties with...

                                                                            Pre-Election Pollster Panel: Paradis, Coletto, and Graves

                                                                              Pre-Election Pollster Panel: Paradis, Coletto, and Graves

                                                                              Alright, greetings you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! As we record this podcast, we are either on the eve of...

                                                                              How Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for the federal election

                                                                                How Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for the federal election

                                                                                Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election by Sunday, after being sworn into office last week.

                                                                                Whose Side Is He On Anyway?

                                                                                  Whose Side Is He On Anyway?

                                                                                  An unfiltered discussion with Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo about treading water in the Trump Tsunami - from...

                                                                                  Fighting about U.S. fighter jets (and government procurement)

                                                                                    Fighting about U.S. fighter jets (and government procurement)

                                                                                    On WONK this week, Peter MacKay and Sahir Khan discuss the perils of public procurement and how the F-35 purchase...

                                                                                    Checking in on how Prime Minister Carney's first week is going

                                                                                      Checking in on how Prime Minister Carney's first week is going

                                                                                      Prime Minister Mark Carney is almost through his first week of Prime Minister. So, how's it going? He's already completed...

                                                                                      Donald Trump Weighs in on Canadian Politics

                                                                                        Donald Trump Weighs in on Canadian Politics

                                                                                        Senator Hassan Yussuff, a member of the Prime Minister's Council of Canada-U.S. Relations talks about that group's first meeting with...