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Apr 5, 2025 • 41min

Week 2 Wrap: An election that's still about Trump?

It's week 2 of our new Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign.This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velji talk 'Liberation Day' tariffs that liberated the world from a LOT of wealth. Next, they analyze NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's change in messaging about running for the Prime Minister's seat -- and whether he should really be setting his sights on keeping party status. Plus, another round of under-the-radar election stories you won't hear on our TV program.
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Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 3min

U.S. markets lose trillions in days following Trump's global tariffs

The stock market selloff in the days following U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs have been the largest since the eve of the Great Depression. Investors fear a global trade war is the new reality. Windsor, Ont., Mayor Drew Dilkens says the impact on his community was 'immediate,' with thousands of workers already off the job at a Stellantis plant. Plus, the Pulse Panel debates who should lead Canada through the chaos that inevitably lies ahead.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 1min

Global markets tank. The auto sector reels. Canada retaliates

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards defends the U.S. president's near-worldwide tariff regime following trillions of dollars in stock market losses, and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons explains why he believes it's 'simple stupidity' — noting the tariffs on uninhabited islands. Plus, the presidents of Unifor, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association discuss immediate auto sector layoffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs on American vehicles. 
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Apr 2, 2025 • 55min

Trump's newest tariffs skip Canada, but old ones still apply

Canada is not on U.S. President Donald Trump's list of countries subject to 10 per cent ‘baseline’ tariffs, but Trump says a separate 25 per cent levy on all foreign-made autos will hit at midnight on April 2. Power & Politics digs into Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, with insights from Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and member of the Prime Minister's Canada-U.S. Council and Chuck Todd, American political analyst and former host of Meet the Press. And we have the latest from Washington with the CBC's Katie Simpson. 
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Apr 1, 2025 • 59min

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs to be 'effective immediately'

Democratic Congressman Chris Deluzio shares his perspective on Trump's immediate tariffs, advocating for a balanced approach to protect American manufacturing. Conservative analyst Kate Harrison delves into the election's shifting dynamics triggered by these tariffs. Former NDP MP Françoise Boivin discusses possible Canadian political responses, while columnist Emily Nicolas analyzes the end of Canada's consumer carbon tax and its electoral implications. Together, they navigate the turbulence of trade policies and the evolving political landscape.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 57min

Carney stands by candidate after China bounty controversy

Liberal Leader Mark Carney says Paul Chiang's comments suggesting people turn a Conservative candidate over to the Chinese consulate to collect a bounty are 'deeply offensive,' but that Chiang will remain as the Liberal candidate in Markham-Unionville. The Power Panel and Toronto Association for Democracy in China co-chair Cheuk Kwan react to Carney's defence of Chiang. Plus, TheWrit.ca's Éric Grenier analyzes how the Liberal polling lead in CBC's Poll Tracker has grown after a week on the campaign trail. 
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Mar 30, 2025 • 11min

Need a daily brief in 10 minutes? Try "World Report"

If you’re looking for a really quick election update every morning, we’d love to point you over to our friends at World Report. In just 10 minutes, Marcia Young and John Northcott will catch you up on what's happening on the campaign trail, but also around the world. We think they’re a great addition to any podcast habit.Consider following World Report as a staple in your podcast diet: https://link.mgln.ai/Ba6N9Y
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Mar 29, 2025 • 39min

Weekly Wrap: What mattered in election Week 1?

Power & Politics brings you The Weekly Wrap, a new Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign.Former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velji analyze the biggest moments on the trail and bring you under-the-radar storylines you won't hear on our TV program.  This week:In a campaign that was always going to be about the U.S. president, auto tariffs give leaders their first Donald Trump test.Calls come from inside the Conservative house to warn Pierre Poilievre about his tactics.And Carney's biggest asset looks like his biggest liability as his opponents attack his business dealings. 
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Mar 28, 2025 • 60min

Trump praises 'extremely productive' first call with Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump respected Canada's sovereignty in the leaders' call on Friday. CBC reporters have the latest on what was said, and our political insiders debate whether Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's argument that Carney is Trump's preferred candidate will register with voters. Plus, the mayors of Toronto and Columbus, Ohio, discuss the way forward on tariffs.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 6min

Carney declares 'old relationship' with U.S. 'is over'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that 'nothing is off the table' to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs, and that the U.S. relationship based on increasing integration 'is over.' The Power Panel debates whether the Liberal, Conservative and NDP leaders are meeting the tariff moment with their respective arguments for economic independence. Plus, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association president Flavio Volpe and Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association president Brian Kingston assess the potential damage tariffs could do to the auto sector. 

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