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Episode 70
Episode 70 of Geopolitics is a bonus episode taken from a panel at our recent Portfolio Management and Market Structure Conference. Frank McKenna is joined by his TD colleague The Honorable Rona Ambr…
Published on 2 hours ago
Never a Dull Moment in Washington
Episode 69
In Episode 69, Frank invites Chris Krueger, Strategist with TD Cowen's Washington Research Group, to join the pod to help navigate the fast-moving developments in Washington including the government …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Franks Funk
Episode 68
Frank comes to the September podcast taping in a somber mood, strange for someone who prides himself as the eternal optimist. What has Frank in a mood? Well, he lists several issues with the current…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
CUSMA, Ukraine and Gerrymandering in Frank's Crosshairs
Episode 67
Frank is back after a month off with a lot to cover in the current Episode 67. He starts with a review of Canada's handling of forest fires, an area where Canada is arguably a world leader, and what…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran Takes Center of World Geopolitical Stage
Episode 66
Frank's focus during the June episode of Geopolitics was on analyzing the fluid situation in the Middle East following Israel's 12-day war with Iran and the US's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facil…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Finally a Chance to Talk About Something Other Than Tariffs
Episode 65
For the first time in four months of our podcast series, the focus of Frank's attention is not centered around tariffs. This month Frank starts with a detailed analysis of Prime Minister Carney's cab…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Puck Drops on Federal Election in Canada
Episode 64
In Episode 64, Frank covers the Canadian election from top to bottom, including addressing unflattering comments about Canada as a country from the leader of the Bloc Quebecois and the Premier of Alb…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Canada's New Prime Minister Joins Tariff/Sovereignty Debate
Episode 63
In Episode 63, the focus of discussions in on two main topics: new Prime Minister Mark Carney's early days at the helm of Canada, and tariffs. Frank discusses Carney's decision to travel to Europe be…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Future of Canada-US Relations
Episode 62
In Episode 62, Frank is joined by Chris Krueger of TD Cowen's Washington Research Group to discuss the first 30 days of the Trump Administration, and the on-going trade war with Canada. Chris outline…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Trudeau, The Liberal Party, Tariffs and Trump – What the Future Holds for Canada-US Relations?
Episode 61
Episode 61 is a deep dive into Canadian politics. Frank starts by handicapping the Liberal leadership race to elect Canada's next Prime Minister, a leader whose first order of business will be fillin…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago