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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.

5 DAYS AGO

How troubling are Trump’s attacks on Zelenskyy?

Trump disrupts the world order when he calls Ukraine's democratically-elected president a ‘dictator’ and seemingly sides with Russia on the war. Canada’s political leaders pitch themselves as the right response to U.S. aggression. And Trudeau unveils plans for high-speed rail. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

24 min
FEB 14

Premiers take tariff fight to Washington

At Issue this week: The premiers go to Washington to push back against tariffs, but was getting a meeting at the White House enough? How Trump’s threat of annexation is changing Canada’s political landscape. And political parties capitalize on a surge in Canadian patriotism. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min
FEB 7

Is the U.S. tariff delay a win for Trudeau?

At Issue this week: U.S. President Donald Trump gives Canada a 30-day break from punishing tariffs in exchange for more border security and a ‘fentanyl czar.’ Pierre Poilievre shifts parts of his pitch to Canadians. And the opposition pushes to recall Parliament. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min
JAN 31

Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

At Issue this week: With just two days to go until Trump’s tariff deadline, are Canada’s retaliation threats getting through to the U.S. president? A final report into foreign interference finds no traitors in Parliament. And another candidate drops out of the Liberal leadership race. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

25 min
JAN 24

Is Canada ready for Trump’s tariff turmoil?

At Issue this week: Donald Trump continues to lob tariff threats at Canada, now as president of the United States. Deadline day arrives for the Liberal leadership race. And will Ontario Premier Doug Ford call an early election? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min
JAN 17

Is Danielle Smith undermining Canada’s tariff response?

At Issue this week: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith bails on the ‘Team Canada’ approach to Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Mark Carney officially enters the Liberal leadership race. And what’s Kevin O’Leary doing at Mar-a-Lago? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Jason Markusoff.

23 min
JAN 10

Canada’s response to Trump’s threats

At Issue this week: With federal politics in turmoil, who’s going to manage U.S. president-elect Donald intensifying threats against Canada? Liberals jockey to take Justin Trudeau’s spot as leader. And growing concerns about foreign interference. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min
JAN 7

Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down

After months of pressure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign once the Liberals select a new leader. The National’s At Issue panel breaks down the historic day in Canadian politics, what it means for the federal parties and what happens next. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Aaron Wherry.

22 min

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Rosemary Barton

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Kevin O’Leary

Jan 19

mdeslo

That weasel should be immediately arrested if he sets foot in this country.
Talking over someone’s responses

Feb 14

irarraza

On today’s show the host Ms Rosemary Barton spoke over the response being given by one of her panelist making impossible to hear the response nor the cascade of of worths being thrown over the voice of the panelist. For an experienced host she should know how to control her self and calmly listen what the panelist have to say. That is why I follow the show…to hear what the members of the panel have to say and not the uncontrolled cascade of worths from Rosemary Barton.
Good updates on relevant Canadian issues

2024-05-31

lindsaylita

Rosemary Barton does a good job moderating, and the questions posed are poignant and well researched. Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne are great panelists, with Andrew in particular presenting fairly non-partisan. Althia Raj, while clearly intelligent and knowledgeable, can explain excessively, and steam roll the others in attempts to get her point across. Though I suppose the variety of personalities and perspectives is better than the alternative. Overall, this podcast is a great way to get updates on relevant Canadian issues.
Great insights

Jan 18

7katzCanada

One of my favourite podcasts. Love the different viewpoints and insights. All the panelists very strong. Feels a bit rushed at times. Would love for it to be a bit longer.

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.