Podcast
At Issue
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Cut through the spin with Canada’s top political journalists. Host Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj, Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne break down the week’s biggest political stories shaping the country. Brought to you by CBC News: The National. New episodes drop every Friday.
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Trump’s threats and Carney’s pushback | Analysis from Washington
Jan 2400:26:48Tap to summarizeCBC’s new weekly podcast, Two Blocks from the White House, takes a clear-eyed look at what’s happening in the U.S. right now and what it means for Canadians. This week Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry digest Prime Minister Mark Carney’s striking remarks at the World Economic Forum, talk about the President’s latest moves on Greenland, and explore what this moment could reveal about where Canada-U.S. relations are headed. Find and follow Two Blocks from the White House wherever you get your podcasts, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/2BFTWHxAtIssue
Transcribe →Can Carney deliver on his Davos speech?
Jan 2300:23:06Tap to summarizePrime Minister Mark Carney outlines a new era of global politics in an address to the World Economic Forum, but can he deliver on his vision? And Ontario Premier Doug Ford fires back at the Canada-China EV deal. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Could ‘America First’ mean Canada’s next? Analysis from CBC Washington
Jan 1700:28:56Tap to summarizeThere’s a new CBC podcast we think you’ll enjoy. Two Blocks from the White House takes a clear-eyed look at what’s happening in the U.S. right now and examines how it stands to impact Canadians. In the first episode, reporters from CBC’s Washington bureau dig into America’s increasingly aggressive global posture. Has President Donald Trump’s promise of “America First” evolved into something closer to American imperialism? And what are the consequences for Canada?For more unscripted, smart analysis from journalists with a foot in both countries and a press pass to the White House, find and follow Two Blocks from the White House wherever you get your podcasts, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/2BFTWHxAtIssue
Transcribe →Does Carney’s China reset trip come with risks?
Jan 1600:22:18Tap to summarizePrime Minister Mark Carney goes to China to try and reset the relationship. Quebec Premier François Legault resigns after plummeting polls and mounting pressure. Plus, how concerned should Canada be about Trump’s Greenland ambitions? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Did the federal leaders’ debate change anything?
Apr 18, 202500:17:32Tap to summarizeMajor party leaders meet in Montreal for the English-language leaders' debate with less than two weeks until Canada votes. And event organizers are forced to cancel the post-debate news conferences over security concerns. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Who came off best in the French debate?
Apr 17, 202500:17:06Tap to summarizeIn a special Canada Votes edition of At Issue, Rosemary Barton and the panel discuss who came off best and worst in the French-language leaders' debate, whether Mark Carney’s French passed muster, and whether Pierre Poilievre succeeded in appearing more prime ministerial. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Will politics ever be less partisan? At Issue answers your questions
Apr 12, 202500:49:31Tap to summarizeRosemary Barton and The National’s At Issue panel bring the political discussion to Halifax, answering questions from Canadians about the biggest issues on the federal campaign trail. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Poilievre pulls big crowds, but does it matter?
Apr 11, 202500:18:08Tap to summarizeIn this special Canada Votes edition live from Halifax, The National’s At Issue panel breaks down the latest from the federal election campaign trail, including rally stops in Alberta and an appearance by former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper. Plus, how party leaders are dealing with the media. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Canada’s response to Trump’s global tariff assault
Apr 4, 202500:23:00Tap to summarizeAt Issue this week: Canada dodges Trump’s latest wave of global tariffs, but with some sectors already reeling, can it be considered a win? How the U.S. president’s moves are shifting the federal election campaign. And controversial candidates get booted off the ballot. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Trump throws a tariff grenade into the election campaign
Mar 28, 202500:22:50Tap to summarizeAt Issue this week: Federal campaigns are forced to pivot as U.S. President Donald Trump drops new tariff threats. Party leaders defend their political vulnerabilities. And a number of Liberals change their minds about not running again. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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