26 episodes
At Issue CBC News & Politics
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4.2 • 714 Ratings
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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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Insults and attacks in Parliament
At Issue this week: Does a recent string of insults and attacks in the House of Commons signal that an ugly election campaign is coming? The Parti Québécois pitches independence to anglophone voters. Plus, another would-be Conservative nominee alleges the party meddled in the process. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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Trudeau tries to explain his capital gains tax plan
At Issue this week | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pitches his capital gains tax changes directly to Canadians in an explainer-style YouTube video. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggests a summer vacation from gas taxes. Plus, is Mark Carney the Liberal leader-in-waiting? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
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New legislation to fight foreign interference
At Issue this week | The Liberals introduce new legislation to address foreign meddling, but it may not be ready for the next election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s two-sided relationship with lobbyists. Plus, federal public sector workers push back on having more time in the office. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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Poilievre calls Trudeau’s drug policies ‘wacko’
At Issue this week: Pierre Poilievre gets booted from the House of Commons after calling Trudeau and his support for B.C.’s drug decriminalization “wacko” and hints he’ll use the notwithstanding clause to get tough on crime if he becomes prime minister. Plus, are the government’s climate policies working? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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Was the Liberal budget a bust with Canadians?
At Issue this week: Early polling suggests the Liberals didn’t get the bump from the budget the party was hoping for. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre makes a pit stop with controversial protesters. Plus, Honda’s big investment in its Canadian manufacturing. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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Federal budget buy-in and blowback
At Issue this week: The Liberals work to sell their multi-billion dollar spending plan and capital gains tax hike. Pierre Poilievre tells Radio-Canada what he thinks of the federal budget. And another province pushes back on the carbon tax. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Customer Reviews
I like the show
The different panelists add up to a good presentation of different points of view and Barton is a good drawer-out.
Personally I wish they’d turn down the bass in the transition music.
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Barton’s crush on Althia is palpable…
This podcast feels like an extension of the liberal party, mostly criticizing the conservatives, while propping up Trudeau. If you listen carefully, you will notice that Barton is giving Althia more airtime than the others, and she rarely interrupts her speeches with her irritating rebuttals. Sexism towards male journalists is prevalent, as 90% of the cast is female. Althia does a great job keeping her point brief and concise, while the others ramble on.