Podcast Episodes

Another setback for Donald Trump in the courts

A US federal judge dismisses the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James. But a former US Attorney tells us this may not be their last day i…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bill de Blasio breaks down Mamdani’s meeting with Trump

After months of mutual criticism, New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and U.S. President Trump have a surprisingly warm meeting. Bill de Blasio tells us he knows why Mr. Trump was impressed by the ma…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Is this a plan for peace in Ukraine, or surrender?

Ukrainian officials are pushing back on a purported peace plan that would require major concessions to Russia. A former American ambassador to Ukraine tells us Kyiv won't accept any deal that looks l…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Is the world’s most valuable company fueling a giant bubble?

Despite investor jitters, there are strong projections in chip-maker Nvidia's earnings report; a market reporter tells us what this means for the AI boom-or-bubble debate.

Prime Minister Carney is off…

Published on 1 month ago

Another mass kidnapping and the woman who tried to stop it

In Nigeria -- two dozen girls are missing after armed men attacked their school. Bukky Shonibare helped draft the rules that are supposed to protect the country's youngest citizens.  

A nonprofit dire…

Published on 1 month ago

Mark Carney’s government survives, for now

We'll take a close look at the political manoeuvering behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget as he tries to make sure it passes.

After an explosion on the railway line from Poland to Ukraine…

Published on 1 month ago

What Bob Rae learned at the United Nations

On his last day after five years as Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae reflects on his time in the post -- and makes some order of the chaos. 

Indigenous activists stage multiple prote…

Published on 1 month ago

Major projects and a mixed reaction

Energy production in the Arctic is on Prime Minister Carney's latest list of nation-building projects; We'll speak with the woman in charge of the Inuit-owned clean energy corporation with big plans …

Published on 1 month ago

The real costs of the U.S. government shutdown

The U.S. government shutdown cut off funding for a crucial food program; a grocery store owner says he's heartbroken to see his customers suffering -- and he has a special message for Donald Trump. 

A…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Are India and Pakistan moving back to the brink?

Two separate explosions shake the capitals of India and Pakistan in as many days. An expert helps us make sense of what those bombings could mean for the fragile peace in the region.

After Quebec pass…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago