Willie Lowry

Erica Johnson, a CBC News reporter from Vancouver, discusses a Go Public investigation revealing potential government interference that delayed fees at the Canadian Transportation Agency. Meanwhile, Willie Lowry, a Washington correspondent, analyzes U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's claims of being threatened with a criminal indictment linked to interest rate policies. The conversation also touches on Trump’s military considerations regarding Iran, Myanmar’s genocide allegations, and British Columbia's trade mission to India.

Willie Lowry, CBC's Washington correspondent, and Janice McGregor, Ottawa reporter, offer sharp insights into major political events. They discuss Nicolás Maduro's upcoming court appearance in New York for serious charges related to drug trafficking. Janice delves into Chrystia Freeland's controversial new role as economic adviser to Ukraine, raising potential conflicts of interest. The podcast also covers national security concerns stemming from budget cuts in Canada and a ruling against cyberbullies who targeted Brigitte Macron.

Joining the discussion are Willie Lowry, a CBC correspondent in Jerusalem focused on U.S. reactions in Gaza, Kunle Babs, a CBC reporter in Abuja covering solar innovations fighting food waste in Nigeria, and Philip DeShanock, a sports reporter highlighting the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series win. They delve into the U.S. tariff threats against Canada and Ontario's medical residency policy changes impacting international graduates. Plus, they explore the buzz around the Blue Jays' game and the exciting potential for solar-powered cold rooms transforming food storage in Nigeria.