Best Cdnpoli Podcasts (2025)

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Your Turn -- Are You Worried About The Long Term Future of the U.S.? 47:56

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We've spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada, so this week we look south and ask about the U.S. future. Once again, the emails came flooding in from across the country. Also this week the Random Ranter on the issue of "outrage" and why it has become so popular. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads…

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Two Authors, Two Great Books - A Wednesday Special 47:17

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No encore this week; instead, we're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former colleagues of mine .... former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on his new book, On The Ground; and former CBC field producer Halina St. James on her remarkable book, The Golden Daughter. Hoste…

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Reporter's Notebook: Who's The Most Influential Minister in the Carney Cabinet? 44:23

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There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney's cabinet, but who, aside from Carney himself, is the most powerful, the most influential? That's one of the questions up for discussion this week on Reporter's Notebook with Althia Raj and Rob Russo. The upcoming budget and the PM's trip to the United Nations are also on the agenda. Hosted by Si…

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Canada Recognizes Palestine -- What Difference Will That Make? 44:43

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Three major issues for Dr Janice Stein today on her regular Monday foreign affairs conversation. What difference, if any, will Canada's recognition of Palestine make? Why the increase in public support of the extreme right in Britain? And Canada is about to spend billions of dollars on defence expenditures -- are we buying the right things? Hosted …

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Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work? 52:28

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Keir Starmer with help from the royals sucked up to Donald Trump this week in a big way. Does that work? Is there something for Canada to learn? Plus, you never want to lose a senior cabinet minister, unless. Unless you think you are better off without that person. What is the case with Chrystia Freeland? And, Jimmy Kimmel. There's a lot in today's…

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Your Turn - Is Social Media A Cancer? 49:39

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Social media was a much heralded community sharing experience at its inception, but is it still so? It's this week's question and answers came from across the country. Views are divided, and both sides present strong arguments for their opinions. Plus, the Random Ranter drops by with his latest rant -- this time on Jimmy Kimmel's departure from ABC…

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Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? - Encore 44:12

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 1st. Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like it before. Donald Trump wants a Nobel prize and he's not shy about pushing for one. As The Bridge kicks off season six, our regular Monday contributor, Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the Univ…

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MOORE BUTTS #23: Disagree Better -- Is That Even Possible? 44:00

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After a week of soul searching in the United States and beyond, James Moore and Gerry Butts take on the question of how to "disagree better". Society is trying to understand if there is an answer to this dilemma of disagreeing with respect and not hate. In the 23rd of their conversations on The Bridge, two top political minds, from different partie…

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Russia and Poland -- Is A Dark History Repeating? 49:43

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The Second World War began after Germany and Russia invaded Poland. Last week, Russia invaded Poland again in a story that made headlines in North America, but for only 24 hours. We know why the story was eclipsed, but should we revisit? Dr Janice Stein joins us for her regular Monday episode on this and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa…

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Good Talk - Danielle Smith on Mark Carney - Best Moment Ever? Really? 52:32

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Five projects, two in BC, one in Saskatchewan, one in Ontario and one in Quebec headline Mark Carney's initial nation building push. Surprisingly perhaps, the list got a big thumbs up from Alberta's premier. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss that and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in…

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Your Turn - Has Carney Retreated From His Campaign Pitch? 49:19

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During the April election campaign, Mark Carney dropped a lot of hints and some promises about what he would do if Canadians gave him their vote. The question this week, is Carney retreating? You had lots to say. And the Random Ranter drops by with another of his takes on AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa…

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Encore: Truth and Disinformation. 48:38

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An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By peter mansbridge, Lee McIntyre

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The Debut of Raj and Russo, The Reporter's Notebook 49:47

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Althia Raj and Rob Russo work the halls and corridors of Parliament Hill every day that the House of Commons is in session. Althia is a senior columnist with the Toronto Star, Rob is the Canadian correspondent for The Economist. They'll alternate Tuesdays with the Moore-Butts Conversations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.…

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Is Trump's Venezuela Mission A Wag The Dog? 47:01

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Some key elements of the United States military are assembling in force off Venezuela. Is this a real operation or a distraction? A "wag the dog?" Dr. Janice Stein starts with that on her regular Monday conversation on The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal …

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Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts. Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending? 52:30

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Recent polls suggest Canadians are now more concerned about basic economic issues than they are about the Carney-Trump talks. Housing, affordability, inflation and government spending top the list. All this in the run up to an expected October budget, but also at a time when hugely expensive "nation building projects" are on the table. How do you s…

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Your Turn on the Summer of 25, Plus The Random Ranter 48:13

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The first Your Turn of 2025 asks the question, what did you notice about the summer of 2025 and a surprising number of you mention the issue of Artificial Intelligence. Is it a huge advance or does it come at huge cost? AI is also the focus of the Random Ranter as he takes on AI as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…

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A Wednesday Endbits Special 40:42

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One of our loyal listeners wrote in the other day suggesting that instead of our regular Wednesday encore episode that we try a program just of endbits. Enbits have been a popular part of our program over the last few years to fill out shorter programs. So, maybe once a month might be possible as a program on its own? Interesting idea so we decided…

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Is It Even Possible To Negotiate With Donald Trump? 45:07

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The first Moore Butts conversation of the new season is the 22nd in our series of going behind the doors of political intrigue. In this case, the discussion centres around the negotiations that have to take place if anyone is going to make a trade deal with the US President. Gerald Butts is Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary who was in the…

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Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? 47:15

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Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like it before. Donald Trump wants a Nobel prize and he's not shy about pushing for one. As The Bridge kicks off season six, our regular Monday contributor, Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto makes her view known on that, Ukraine, Russia, China and the Midd…

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Good Talk -- Is A New Canada Dawning or Sputtering? 52:30

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Four months and a day since the election and the summer ends with signs that the Carney government is moving on some of its major agenda promises. Or is it? That's the line item for Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on this our final summer special before our new season begins next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…

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Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore 42:58

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 27th. After the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience. How to hit the ground running is the focus of this latest episode of the Moore Butts conversations -- this is #21. Former Conservative cabinet…

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What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore 40:14

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 19th. A lot of things changed in our world on the night of November 5th when Donald Trump won the US Presidency and began his journey back to the White House. What about climate change? Will concerns about it drop off the radar seeing as many in the new administration are …

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Who & What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic? - Encore 41:31

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on November 26th. Ottawa has been studying whether Canada should purchase up to a dozen submarines to help protect Canada's Arctic. It's a program that would cost dozens of billions of dollars. Is it worth it? What is the history of subs in the Arctic? Who's been there, and who hasn't? The …

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Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It? - Encore 42:04

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 22nd. Sudan's crisis continues but the world looks away. Why? Dr Samantha Nutt from War Child joins us once again to talk about her overseas travels to some of the planet's most difficult spots. Today, her focus is on Sudan and Afghanistan, both countries she has travelled …

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GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1 - Encore 52:27

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on July 25th. The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least they are staying away from the U.S. in this summer of 2025. This doesn't look like a one off, it could become generational. The deadline for a new trade deal between Canada and the U.S. is one week fr…

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Your Turn -- Are You Worried About The Long Term Future of the U.S.? 47:56

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Two Authors, Two Great Books - A Wednesday Special 47:17

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Reporter's Notebook: Who's The Most Influential Minister in the Carney Cabinet? 44:23

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Canada Recognizes Palestine -- What Difference Will That Make? 44:43

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Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work? 52:28

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Your Turn - Is Social Media A Cancer? 49:39

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Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? - Encore 44:12

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MOORE BUTTS #23: Disagree Better -- Is That Even Possible? 44:00

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Russia and Poland -- Is A Dark History Repeating? 49:43

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Good Talk - Danielle Smith on Mark Carney - Best Moment Ever? Really? 52:32

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Your Turn - Has Carney Retreated From His Campaign Pitch? 49:19

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Encore: Truth and Disinformation. 48:38

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The Debut of Raj and Russo, The Reporter's Notebook 49:47

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Is Trump's Venezuela Mission A Wag The Dog? 47:01

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Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts. Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending? 52:30

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Your Turn on the Summer of 25, Plus The Random Ranter 48:13

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A Wednesday Endbits Special 40:42

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Is It Even Possible To Negotiate With Donald Trump? 45:07

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Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? 47:15

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Good Talk -- Is A New Canada Dawning or Sputtering? 52:30

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Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore 42:58

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What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore 40:14

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Who & What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic? - Encore 41:31

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Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It? - Encore 42:04

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GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1 - Encore 52:27