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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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Doug Ford wants Mexico out of free trade deals

At Issue this week: Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants Mexico out of future North American free trade deals. Trump’s new border czar says Canada poses an ‘extreme national security vulnerability.’ And what message is the U.S. president-elect sending allies with his administration picks? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Aaron Wherry.

24 min
NOV 8

Is Canada ready for another Trump presidency?

At Issue this week: Donald Trump is heading back to the White House, but is the Liberal government ready for the unpredictability? The political lessons from Kamala Harris’s defeat. Plus, Canada shuts down TikTok’s offices over security concerns. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min
NOV 1

Rough week for Trudeau’s Liberals

At Issue this week: The Bloc Québécois threatens to take down the Liberals as the party dodges calls for a secret ballot on Trudeau’s leadership. Canada watches closely as Americans get set to pick the next president. Plus, Doug Ford’s plan to send out $200 cheques. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

24 min
OCT 25

Defiant Trudeau brushes off caucus rebellion

The National's At Issue panel breaks down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to lead the party into the next election after 24 MPs urged him to step down. The government announces sweeping immigration cuts. Plus, what lessons should Ottawa take from provincial elections in B.C. and New Brunswick? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

24 min
OCT 18

Trudeau goes after Poilievre on foreign interference

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre of playing partisan games with foreign interference as diplomatic issues with India intensify. Growing unrest in Liberal caucus. And is another cabinet shuffle coming? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

24 min
OCT 11

Poilievre accuses Trudeau of paralyzing parliament

A Liberal-Conservative standoff over releasing unredacted documents to the RCMP grinds parliament to a halt for more than a week. Pierre Poilievre is silenced in the House. Plus, the latest from the foreign interference inquiry. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min
OCT 4

Liberals vote against Bloc’s early election ultimatum

At Issue this week: The Liberals vote against the Bloc Québécois’s early election ultimatum to increase old age security. Prime Minister Trudeau gets candid on an MP’s podcast. And is François Legault using immigration for political gain? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

24 min
SEPT 27

Can Trudeau afford to ignore the Bloc’s ultimatum?

At Issue this week: The Bloc Québécois threatens to push for an early election if the Liberals don’t top up seniors' benefits. The Conservatives boycott Bell Media for misrepresenting Pierre Polievre’s comments. And the Speaker of the House denies a debate about naming MPs implicated in the foreign interference report. Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

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Rosemary Barton

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726 Ratings

Good updates on relevant Canadian issues

May 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.
On my regular rotation

Nov 7

youngvancouverlistener

Always a meaningful listen! Rosemary does an excellent job at facilitating, the panelists have great chemistry and distinct enough in their takes that there’s always a new angle for me to consider. Short enough to never miss an episode!
Coyne and Hebert are great, but..

Jun 19

baseball321435

I listen for the analysis from Andrew Coyne and Chantal Hebert who provide some of the best analysis of any journalists in the country but Althia Raj is incredibly biased to the point that the podcast is becoming unlistenable. She constantly delivers Liberal talking points, acting like a partisan. Would love to see her replaced with someone who demonstrates more neutrality, nuance, and understanding of the country outside of Ottawa and Toronto.
Love this podcast but it’s not working anymore

Apr 8

ThKRei

I can’t play or download it.

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.