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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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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
JAN 3

Your political questions answered

The At Issue panel answers questions from across the country about the state of Canadian politics as we start 2025. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

24 min
2024-12-21

Is Trudeau’s time as prime minister up?

At Issue this week: After a desperate pre-holiday cabinet shuffle, the NDP says it will vote to bring down Justin Trudeau’s government, and Pierre Polievre wants to speed up the process. How long can the prime minister hang on for? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

23 min
2024-12-20

Can a cabinet shuffle save Trudeau's government?

At Issue this week: The Trudeau government scrambles to fill cabinet holes after the sudden departure of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. What is Trudeau's mindset as he contemplates his own 'walk in the snow?' Plus, how Canada's political chaos is helping Trump. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

23 min

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Kevin O’Leary

Jan 19

mdeslo

That weasel should be immediately arrested if he sets foot in this country.
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.
On my regular rotation

2024-11-07

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!

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.