Best Canada Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Power Play #1793: Government survives confidence vote 47:26

1h ago47:26

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Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Gilles Duceppe, Former Bloc Québécois leader; The Front bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Joel-Denis BellavanceBy CTV News

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Power Play #1792: Environment Minister: Carbon price will increase April 1 47:28

1h ago47:28

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Steven Guilbeault, Environment Minister; Vic Fedeli, Ontario Trade Minister; The Front Bench with: Zita Astravas, James Moore, Tom Mulcair and Marieke Walsh.By CTV News

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Parliament is Back and More Childish Than Ever 41:16

35m ago41:16

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We’re a week into parliament's new session, and things are getting ugly. Justin Trudeau is trying on a new attitude, Jagmeet Singh ripped up the Supply and Confidence Agreement and Pierre Poilievre is doing everything he can to force an election as soon as possible. So, what are we in for here? An election? A year of mudslinging? Our panelists Max …

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Power Play # 1791: UN Ambassador Bob Rae on fears of wider war in Middle East 48:02

1h ago48:02

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Bob Rae, Canadian UN Ambassador; Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura StoneBy CTV News

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Political flexing. That’s wassup. 50:09

1h ago50:09

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The House. Is. Back! And everyone’s flexing their muscles. Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet joins the show to talk about how his party might use its strength to get what they want from the government. Plus, after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh had a standoff with protesters who’d hurled insults at him, MPs talk about just how much harassment …

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Power Play #1790: What could Liberals offer Bloc Québécois for confidence vote support? 47:26

18m ago47:26

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David Heurtel, Former Quebec Cabinet Minister & Catherine Loubier, Quebec's former top representative to the U.S. Catherine Loubier; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Michele Cadario, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Joel-Denis Bellavance.By CTV News

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Conservatives try to bring down the government 24:15

2h ago24:15

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At Issue this week: The Conservatives are ready to make their first attempt to topple the government but, so far, have no other party to help them. Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez resigns from cabinet. And Jagmeet Singh confronts heckling protesters on Parliament Hill. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.…

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Power Play #1789: Pablo Rodriguez quits Liberal Cabinet and Caucus, forcing Cabinet shakeup 47:22

44m ago47:22

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Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Gilles Duceppe, Former Bloc Québécois Leader; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Gary Mar & Tom Mulcair.By CTV News

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Power Play #1788: Liberals avoid election with Bloc Québécois’ help 48:09

6d ago48:09

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Mark Gerretsen, Andrew Scheer & Peter Julian; Marc Miller, Immigration Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Nojoud Al Mallees.By CTV News

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Power Play #1787: Tories to get first shot at confidence vote as soon as next week & byelection fallout 47:23

42m ago47:23

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Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Liberal National Campaign Co-Chair; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Marieke Walsh.By CTV News

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Power Play #1786: MPs return to House of Commons 48:32

6m ago48:32

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Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader & Peter Julian, NDP House Leader; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.By CTV News

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No, No, No…everything is fine! The Liberal caucus gears up in B.C. 48:35

2d ago48:35

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Liberal MPs met this week in Nanaimo, B.C., quick to tell reporters they’ve got full confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The House is on the ground, taking the temperature, talking to Liberals about how they think they can turn their fortunes — even as one of Trudeau’s own MPs says people are “tired of his face.” We also hear from Conserva…

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Power Play #1785: Former Environment Minister on Carbon Tax & Two Federal Byelections Monday 47:10

1h ago47:10

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Catherine McKenna, Former Environment Minister; Genevieve Beauchemin, CTV News & Jeff Keele, CTV News; Keir Giles, Chatham House Senior Fellow; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.By CTV News

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How a precarious minority will play out in Parliament 23:35

18m ago23:35

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At Issue this week: The House of Commons is set to return with new minority dynamics. Must-win byelections in Winnipeg and Montreal. And the Liberals hire Mark Carney. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

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Power Play #1785: Will Air Canada Pilots Strike? 47:18

11d ago47:18

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Joy Malbon, CTV News; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Perrin Beatty, Former President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Gary Mar & Gary Doer.By CTV News

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Introducing The Worst Podcast 2:37

19h ago2:37

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Canadaland has launched its first ever celebrity interview podcast and it’s not great. It’s The Worst Podcast. Celebrities are always talking about their bests. Now hear them at their worst. Join award-winning filmmaker and noted curmudgeon Alan Zweig for refreshingly honest conversations with “notable people” about the worst things in life. Alan h…

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Introducing The Worst Podcast 2:37

19h ago2:37

2:37

Canadaland just launched its first ever celebrity interview podcast and it’s not great. It’s The Worst Podcast. Celebrities are always talking about their bests. Now hear them at their worst. Join award-winning filmmaker and noted curmudgeon Alan Zweig for refreshingly honest conversations with “notable people” about the worst things in life. Alan …

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Power Play #1784: Debate organizer on fact checking, and Team Canada co-chair on U.S. charm offensive 47:23

1d ago47:23

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Rick Klein, ABC News Political Director; François-Philippe Champagne, Industry Minister ; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News & Rachel Aiello, CTV News ; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.By CTV News

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Power Play #1783: What will Mark Carney do for the Liberal Party? 47:16

15d ago47:16

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Mike Le Couteur, CTV News & Rachel Aiello, CTV News ; Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Liberal National Campaign Co-Chair ; U.S. Debate panel with Joy Malbon and Eric Ham; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.By CTV News

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What Trudeau's Housing Minister Has to Say for Himself 30:22

16d ago30:22

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He was the immigration minister when we rehauled the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. He’s now the housing minister, tackling Canada’s massive housing crisis. He’s got a huge job. This week, host Mattea Roach asks the hard-hitting questions about mistakes the Liberals have made, and how they plan to fix it. Host: Mattea Roach Credits: Aviva Lessar…

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It’s not me, it’s you: the Liberal-NDP breakup 50:11

19d ago50:11

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Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out. The NDP’s decision to end its deal with the Liberals — which for two years brought stability to the minority government — has raised the spectre of a snap federal election. The House sits down with one of the NDP architects of the deal to find out why the party chose to back out now, and what comes next. Then, m…

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Power Play #1782: Unemployment hits 7-year high 47:18

6d ago47:18

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Jimmy Jean, Desjardins & Jean-François Perrault, Scotiabank ; Christiane Fox, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council; Alex Silas, Public Service Alliance of Canada; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.By CTV News

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Will axing the Liberal deal help the NDP? 22:31

7d ago22:31

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At Issue this week: Jagmeet Singh defends his decision to end the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, but will it help the NDP in the polls? Plus, a look ahead to the Liberal caucus retreat and byelections in Winnipeg and Montreal. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.…

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Power Play #1781: Jagmeet Singh ‘rips up’ deal with Liberals 47:21

10d ago47:21

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Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Political Panel with: Tom Mulcair, Rona Ambrose & Scott Reid; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.By CTV News

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Power Play #1780: Power Play Season Premier 47:30

11d ago47:30

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Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute & David Coletto, Abacus Data; Yulia Kovaliv, Ukrainian Ambassador; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.By CTV News

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Did the Liberals have a ‘Seinfeld’ summer? 49:59

14d ago49:59

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A show about nothing: that’s at least how some are cheekily describing the Liberals’ last few months. Host Catherine Cullen sits down with a panel of former top political advisers to discuss what moves the Liberals have left to make, with two weeks to go until Parliament returns and two more byelections arrive. Plus — we revisit our conversation wi…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 9 - June: Meeting with Marwa 17:07

15d ago17:07

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After months of trading voice memos and messages, Caroline meets Marwa in person in Germany. They talk about the choices they have made, the lessons they have learned, and long for a reunion with Raha. By Caroline Gillet with Marwa and Raha. The original podcast broadcast on France INTER / RADIO FRANCE © RADIO FRANCE. Canadaland is proud to premier…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 8 - May: “Wish me luck” 36:22

16d ago36:22

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It has been ten months since the arrival of the Taliban. Marwa takes the steps to settle in Germany and takes a step back from her country, its traditions and its history. It is the first time she has been in Europe, and everything in Germany surprises her. In Afghanistan, the Taliban impose full veils on women. Raha is more and more desperate, and…

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Politics and Violent Threats: It’s Getting Worse 38:13

22d ago38:13

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Harassment of MPs has risen around 800% in the past five years. One-off threats can so easily turn to real violence. Many leaders are calling it quits — saying it’s just too much. What does that feel like for those in office? And for the team responsible for keeping these politicians safe? We get into it with MP Marco Mendicino, MP Pam Damoff and S…

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Will closing supervised drug use sites make your neighbourhood safer? 50:11

22d ago50:11

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Ontario’s premier says “the worst thing” that can happen to a neighbourhood is a supervised drug consumption site. He’s closing nearly half the centers in the province — and wants to ban new ones. We talk to one centre about what this means for drug users and a mayor who wishes the premier had gone further. Also — a rail work stoppage that threaten…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 7 - April/May: New Spaces 28:24

23d ago28:24

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Marwa arrives in Germany and everything surprises her. Raha sends the terrifying sounds of the end of Ramadan. She is increasingly cooped up and angry in Kabul, but she manages to send gifts from there. It always gets harder to talk to Raha. Caroline Gillet doesn't know if it's because of the power cuts, or if Raha can no longer find how to say wha…

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Is U.S. politics melting down or just heating up? 48:36

28d ago48:36

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How quickly things change. The 2024 campaign was supposed to be a rematch of the 2020 race, but in a matter of a few weeks, the lagging Democrats have ditched U.S. President Joe Biden as the candidate, crowned Harris — and surged in the polls. Now, they’re set to meet in Chicago for their national convention, with the aim of keeping their momentum …

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Inside Kabul Ep. 6 - April: First Ramadan in Kabul 22:10

1M ago22:10

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We arrive in April, and it has been eight months since Marwa and Raha began talking about their daily lives with reporter Caroline Gillet. Raha is in Kabul, Marwa in a refugee camp in Abu Dhabi. They say that documenting what they are experiencing and sharing helps to compensate for the immobility. The economic situation in Afghanistan is dramatic …

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How Poilievre Will Win YOUR Vote 44:43

1M ago44:43

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Pierre Poilievre isn’t just on the campaign trail, he’s pounding the pavement. And by jove, he’s following it all the way to the top of the polls relying on several rhyming promises. Nanos polling has the Conservatives at 41 per cent nationally, with the Liberals dragging at 25, and the NDP at 17 per cent. It also has Poilievre as the preferred cho…

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Preparation for an evacuation, and a puzzling bot barrage 50:10

1M ago50:10

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The Canadian government is blaring the alarm for citizens in Lebanon, with the Middle East teetering on the brink of a wider war. The House sits down with two experts to talk about what needs to be done to bring Canadians to safety. Then, an expert on social media and disinformation helps dig into a peculiar bot campaign that promoted a Pierre Poil…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 5 - February: Revolt Before Zombieland 30:29

1M ago30:29

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Revolt in all its forms – hidden or revealed – is unfolding in Kabul and in the Abu Dhabi camp. From the start, Caroline Gillet asks Marwa and Raha questions, and they answer. Or they send her sounds, or photos, when they want to share something. The reporter never knows what she will discover when she opens a voice note. Sometimes there are long m…

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War and peace: Why Putin agreed to the swap, and Dallaire’s quest to end conflict 48:32

2M ago48:32

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There’s been a lot of talk about a new Cold War — and this week the world was surprised by an old Cold War throwback: a major prisoner swap between the Western countries and Russia. But why did Putin agree to such a thing, and what does it mean for the war in Ukraine? Two military experts join guest host Murray Brewster to discuss. Plus: Roméo Dall…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 4 - December/January: "Vampire Diaries" 24:37

2M ago24:37

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With the media’s attention turned away from Afghanistan and snow beginning to fall, Raha and Marwa continue to endure the daily realities of their new lives – finding simple pleasures that help them get through the day. While Raha finally finds a new job opportunity and a glimmer of hope, Marwa begins to go out at night in the camp and creates a ne…

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Can Kamala Save Canada from Trump? 42:52

2M ago42:52

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Two team Canadas… two wildly different levels of athleticism. While our athletes head to Paris, our politicians are flooding to the USA to promote Canadian interests in a wildly turbulent time. Our panelists are closely tracking trade, immigration, and our own election. But no matter who wins the next election, the road may get tough for Canadians.…

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Jasper falls victim to wildfire. Can the next one be stopped? 48:35

2M ago48:35

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Yet another devastating wildfire has caused significant damage, this time at one of Canada’s iconic sites: Jasper, Alberta. The House speaks to a wildfire expert to dig into how the fire reached the town — and what can be done to stop the next devastating blaze. Plus — we look into Kamala Harris’s astonishing ascent to become the likely Democratic …

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Inside Kabul Ep. 3 - October: Take Back Control 27:55

2M ago27:55

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It has been three months since the Taliban returned to power. Raha and Marwa regularly receive reminders from Instagram of what their lives used to be – at a birthday, at a party, surrounded by friends. They send screenshots with their voice notes to Caroline Gillet. For Caroline, she sees evidence of daily lives that had been so much closer to her…

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Is the Trudeau circus in need of a Carney? 48:26

2M ago48:26

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What a week, on both sides of the border. In Canada, cabinet minister Seamus O’Regan’s departure necessitated a mini shuffle. With the prime minister expected to head off to vacation soon, will the summer provide a bit of a pause — or are there more moves to come from the beleaguered government? Two keen Hill watchers join The House to discuss. Als…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 2 - September: Relearning Everyday Life 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Marwa and Raha are relearning daily life. Raha seeks comfort in anything that has not changed since the arrival of the Taliban, in the few dwindling spaces of freedom that remain. While Marwa discovers new things in the Abu Dhabi refugee camp. By Caroline Gillet with Marwa and Raha. The original podcast broadcast on France INTER / RADIO FRANCE © RA…

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Inside Kabul Ep. 1 - August: stay or go? 31:31

2M ago31:31

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INSIDE KABUL is a multi-award winning series by journalist Caroline Gillet that follows the daily life of two young Afghan women, Marwa and Raha. Both have been recording their daily lives since the arrival of the Taliban in August 2021. Should they stay? Leave? And when they leave, what does exile look like? Raha and Marwa record voice notes on th…

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Biden, Trudeau and a pivotal military meeting 48:31

2M ago48:31

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The fate of Joe Biden's presidency loomed large over this week’s NATO meeting, but Justin Trudeau had some big news of his own — agreeing to a major increase in military spending. Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. joins The House to talk about the summit, the spending and this country’s response to the American political drama. Then, a dive into the …

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Trudeau's troubles 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Almost two weeks since the Liberals’ shocking loss in a Toronto byelection, the prime minister is still trying to pick up the pieces, amid calls for — at the very least — a national caucus meeting. Two veteran journalists break down how the PMO has responded and where Trudeau might go from here. Then — U.S. Ambassador David Cohen sits down with hos…

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WORK 16 - Boss Fight 47:49

2M ago47:49

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The video game industry, like much of the tech, has been resistant to unionization for a very long time. But like so many other white-collar businesses, video game studios are built on the backs of thousands of exploited, low-paid workers. This is the story of Canada’s first-ever video game union. And the lengths that the industry went to try to st…

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Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Sorry not Sorry 33:12

3M ago33:12

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We’re bringing you a special episode of a show we love! The Secret Life of Canada from CBC Podcasts is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. In this episode, “Sorry not Sorry”, they explore the history of…

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Michelle Good kicks off our Book Smart Summer 47:39

3M ago47:39

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This summer, The House is talking to some of the smartest writers in Canada about some of the most urgent issues of our time. To kick off our Book Smart Summer series, host Catherine Cullen sits down with Cree writer Michelle Good for a conversation in front of a live audience at the Regina Public Library about her book of essays, Truth Telling: Se…