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Join Marco Vigliotti, Editor-in-Chief of iPolitics, and Brian Storseth, Publisher of iPolitics and former Alberta MP, each week for No Talking Points, an unfiltered look at the latest developments in Canadian politics.

  1. Canada’s Political Moment: By-Elections, Foreign Policy, and Energy

    6D AGO

    Canada’s Political Moment: By-Elections, Foreign Policy, and Energy

    Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Navigator’s Bahoz Dara Aziz, iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour, and QP Briefing reporter Barbara Patrocinio to discuss the political forces shaping Canada’s next election cycle, including upcoming by-elections in Ontario and Quebec. The conversation also explores Canada’s foreign policy stance amid global conflict, provincial politics under Doug Ford, and the future of Canada’s energy policy.

    58 min
  2. Middle Power Moves, Trade Deals, and A Political Tightrope

    MAR 4

    Middle Power Moves, Trade Deals, and A Political Tightrope

    Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Bridget Howe of Crestview Strategy to break down the Prime Minister’s rapid response to escalating international tensions, the political stakes at home, and Canada’s “middle power” positioning. They also dive into what Canada’s latest trade deals and priorities in India mean for the country’s economic future, national unity, and the political tightrope facing leaders in Ottawa.

    47 min
  3. Trump's Tariffs, Party Wars & the Olympic Price Tag

    FEB 25

    Trump's Tariffs, Party Wars & the Olympic Price Tag

    Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Navigator’s Sharan Kaur, StrategyCorp’s Garry Keller, and iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour to break down President Trump’s reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on his tariffs and the political fallout as a third MP crosses the floor to join the Liberal caucus. The panel also examines whether Ottawa should increase funding for Canadian athletes and what Mexico’s security situation means for upcoming international events. No Talking Points is iPolitics’ signature weekly podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti and Publisher Brian Storseth. The show features candid, in-depth conversations with a rotating panel of guests on the latest developments in Canadian politics and global affairs. Keep up with us: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/no-talking-points/id1846690033?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5efxTPPxfLDpSu5fnNhyzJ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ipoliticsca TikTok: @ipoliticsca YouTube: @ipoliticscanada Website: ipolitics.ca

    51 min
  4. Polling, Power, Pressure, and the Path to an Election

    FEB 18

    Polling, Power, Pressure, and the Path to an Election

    Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour, Cecely Roy of Burson Canada, and Quito Maggi of Mainstreet Research to dive into how polling numbers, national identity, and emotional reactions to external pressures are shaping voter intentions. The panel also unpacks Doug Ford’s urban strength in Ontario, Alberta’s simmering separatist sentiment, looming provincial leadership changes, and the critical role of trade and international relationships in Canada’s economic future.

    50 min
  5. Bridges, Trade Wars, and Election Speculation....Again?

    FEB 11

    Bridges, Trade Wars, and Election Speculation....Again?

    In this week’s episode of No Talking Points, hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour to unpack President Donald Trump’s comments on the Gordie Howe International Bridge and what they reveal about the state of Canada-U.S. relations. The conversation also digs into the stakes for CUSMA negotiations, the urgency of diversifying Canada’s trade partnerships, and what it all signals as political tensions rise and election speculation ramps up.

    48 min
  6. Trump’s Influence, Trade Tensions, and Canada’s Economic Future

    FEB 4

    Trump’s Influence, Trade Tensions, and Canada’s Economic Future

    In this episode of No Talking Points, Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Erin Morrison and Aya Dufour to talk through the latest in Canadian politics, including Trump’s shadow over Canada, rising expectations for Mark Carney and the Liberals, and the economic pressure building in the auto sector. The conversation also dives into federal–provincial tensions and a heating-up NDP leadership race.

    1 hr
  7. The Return of Parliament, Party Leadership Politics, and Canada on the World Stage

    JAN 28

    The Return of Parliament, Party Leadership Politics, and Canada on the World Stage

    This week, hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Mélanie Richer of Earnscliffe Strategies and iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour to examine whether Prime Minister Mark Carney can turn international ambition into tangible relief for Canadians in this upcoming sitting of Parliament. The panel also explores party leadership politics, including Pierre Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review and the NDP leadership race.

    1 hr
  8. A Balancing Act: Canada's Interests, Trump, and Trade

    JAN 21

    A Balancing Act: Canada's Interests, Trump, and Trade

    In their first episode of 2026, Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth welcome Erin Morrison and Michelle Johnston for a wide-ranging discussion on global uncertainty and political pressure at home. From Donald Trump’s latest geopolitical moves and trade negotiations to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, the panel breaks down the forces shaping Canada’s political moment.

    48 min
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Join Marco Vigliotti, Editor-in-Chief of iPolitics, and Brian Storseth, Publisher of iPolitics and former Alberta MP, each week for No Talking Points, an unfiltered look at the latest developments in Canadian politics.

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  • Creator
    iPolitics
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © iPolitics
  • Show Website
    No Talking Points

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