None of That 51st State Sh*t

Mar 11, 2025

Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer, dives into the chaotic Canadian-U.S. trade war triggered by tariffs. He explores how these tensions affect Canadian families and businesses, while critiquing the absurd justifications behind the tariffs. Fawcett assesses the evolving political landscape, weighing in on Mark Carney's potential as a wartime leader and the unification of Canadian leaders against foreign pressure. The conversation highlights the complexities of national identity and sovereignty amid external challenges.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Importance of Transparency in Life's Surprises

02:26 • 2min

Turbulent Trade Ties

03:58 • 18min

Alberta's Political Landscape: Loyalty, Betrayal, and Irrelevance

22:05 • 4min

Evolving Political Dynamics in Canada

26:08 • 8min

Navigating a New Era in Canada-U.S. Relations

34:14 • 4min

Navigating Local Choices Amidst Trade Wars

38:23 • 2min

Celebrating Canadian Art and Authentic Style

40:18 • 3min

Canada is deep in the trenches of a trade war with the United States. After U.S. President Trump unpaused the 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, all hell has broken loose: the federal government has fired back, provincial leaders are firing shots of their own, and more threats have been made - and then walked back - by the White House. All this, while Canadians are caught in the middle. What sense can we make from the mudslinging? If the chaos unfolding only covers one week of this dispute, what could possibly come next?

Host Noor Azrieh catches up on the longest week in Canadian politics with Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer. Together, they sift through the madness, and they argue whether or not Canada’s new, un-elected prime minister, Mark Carney, is up for the task of wartime leadership.

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guest: Max Fawcett