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As tariffs and a trade war loom, can Canada get its own house in order? Will Mark Carney appeal to regular Canadians or be seen as an “elite” candidate? Jeffrey Simpson on the Liberal leader race and…
Canada needs to get its act together on national security and economic matters to meet the challenges of Trump 2.0. Former Canadian ambassador David MacNaughton shares his insight on what happens nex…
The Internet, smartphones, and now Artificial Intelligence have fundamentally changed our world - but what about how people experience each other? Christine Rosen shares her research.
The 51st state? A joke? Or a concept that might have a kernel of possibility? Our cross-border guest Diane Francis on whether a "merger of the century" is possible.
The woman behind the incredible phenomenon: Diane Dupuy on the Famous People Players, a black light puppetry troupe made up entirely of intellectually disabled performers and staff.
What does Chrystia Freeland’s shocking announcement reveal about the Prime Minister's hold on power. The No Nonsense Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.
What does it mean for Russia to lose Bashar al-Assad as an ally in Syria? Marcus Kolga explains Russia’s proxy power in the Middle East. Plus, an update on Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s most recent…
Why doesn’t Canada demand consumer protection or duty of care from the big banks? Andrew Spence explains why practices such as overdraft fees have been banned in other countries.
On this episode, we discuss the ethical questions surrounding the MAiD debate in Canada. James Downar and Eric Mathison share their perspectives.
Can DOGE, a department of government efficiency, work in Canada? Cutting costs and reforming the public sector with Donald Savoie.
Yann Martel says Canada has often been called the greatest hotel on earth - but can afford the bill? A look at immigration, and its impact on everything from housing to healthcare with Mike Moffatt.
What does the capital gains tax mean for individuals, small businesses, and the value of your stock? Economist Jack Mintz gives us the troubling facts.
Surprise election outcome - or was it? Clifford Young, head of polling and societal trends at Ipsos, weighs in.
To mark Remembrance Day, a conversation with historian Tim Cook about Canada's contribution in the Korean war.
The Prime Minister's future, the U.S. election, and spies in our midst. The GenX/Millennial panel weighs in: Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley share their thoughts.
The longest serving government in Canada holds onto the rings of power, but the voters send a strong message. John Gormley analyzes last night's election results in Saskatchewan.
The debate over Medical Assistance in Dying is shifting from Parliament to court. The issue is whether those with mental illness should have access to a dignified death. Is it their charter right to …
The Canada-US relationship is always key but often frustrating. It's a bond forged on the battlefields of WW2. Historian Tim Cook on the history that has defined our story.
Is Canada really broken? Can Pierre Poilievre fix it? Leading conservative thinker Sean Speer joins us on this week's No Nonsense.
The pundits are calling the VP debate weirdly normal - but hasn’t the election stateside been just that? Clifford Young of IPSOS explains.