Yet another devastating wildfire has caused significant damage, this time at one of Canada’s iconic sites: Jasper, Alberta. The House speaks to a wildfire expert to dig into how the fire reached the town — and what can be done to stop the next devastating blaze.Plus — we look into Kamala Harris’s astonishing ascent to become the likely Democratic nominee, and two provincial representatives talk about what the dramatic developments in the U.S. presidential campaign could mean for Canada.And: Author Gregor Craigie talks about his book, Our Crumbling Foundation: How We Solve Canada's Housing Crisis, his timely survey of worldwide solutions to the housing crisis that might work here at home.This episode features the voices of: Mathieu Bourbonnais, assistant professor, UBCDavid Paterson, Ontario Representative in Washington, D.C.James Rajotte, Alberta’s Senior Representative to the United StatesGregor Craigie, author, Our Crumbling Foundation: How We Solve Canada's Housing Crisis

Discussions on cabinet shuffle in Canadian government, provincial frustrations with Ottawa, and potential impacts of a second Trump term. Also, a deep dive into Black identity and education reform with author Matthew Morris.

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. discusses NATO meeting and military spending. Experts tackle crumbling infrastructure issues. Author Wendy Wong dives into data collection's impact on privacy and humanity.

U.S. Ambassador David Cohen chats about Canada's digital services tax, military spending commitments, and President Biden's mental acuity. Also, John Vaillant discusses his book on climate change. Plus, insights into Trudeau's leadership challenges and future within the Liberal Party.

This summer, The House is talking to some of the smartest writers in Canada about some of the most urgent issues of our time. To kick off our Book Smart Summer series, host Catherine Cullen sits down with Cree writer Michelle Good for a conversation in front of a live audience at the Regina Public Library about her book of essays, Truth Telling: Seven Conversations about Indigenous Life in Canada.

Farmers are not feeling the love from Ottawa, these days. Some in Saskatchewan told The House this week about feeling alienated and misunderstood by the federal government or urban Canadians.We also speak with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about how he sees the state of the federation and how he’s handled some tricky run-ins with conspiracy theories recently. The NDP opposition leader, Carla Beck, also weighs in on her party’s positions.Then, two experts in provincial politics join the show to break down the political dynamics that are animating the conversation in Saskatchewan ahead of this fall’s election.This episode features the voices of: Saskatchewan Premier Scott MoeSask. NDP Leader Carla Beck The CBC’s Adam Hunter Jim Farney, professor, University of Regina

Democracy is a conversation, and we're here for it. Every Saturday, Catherine Cullen makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries, and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum.