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Cut through the spin with Canada’s top political journalists. Host Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj, Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne break down the week’s biggest political stories shaping the country. Brought to you by CBC News: The National. New episodes drop every Friday.

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  • English

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  • April 24 · 24 min

    Carney fires back at Trump’s trade demands

    <p>Ottawa responds to the Trump administration demands for trade concessions, including lifting the U.S. liquor ban. Mark Carney and Pierre Poilivre release dueling social media videos. And the Liberals move to control House committees with their newly-secured majority.&nbsp;Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.</p>

  • April 17 · 21 min

    How will Carney flex his majority power

    <p>Prime Minister Mark Carney returns to the House of Commons with his newly-minted majority government. The Conservatives try to chart a new path forward with Pierre Poilievre as leader. And, could Canada really join the EU? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.</p>

  • April 10 · 23 min

    Carney's expanding Liberal tent

    <p>As former Conservative MP Marliyn Gladu's move to the Liberals further widens the views within caucus, could it impact upcoming byelections? What does another defection mean for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership? And, will Mark Carney address concerns around the independence of Senators?&nbsp;Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne,&nbsp;Althia Raj&nbsp;and Rob Shaw.</p>

  • April 3 · 23 min

    Carney juggles risk and reward with China trade push

    <p>Mark Carney juggles risk and reward as the Liberals chase closer China trade ties despite blowback over his human rights comments. Pierre Poilievre's push to derail Alto's high-speed train plan. Plus, Avi Lewis's uphill battle to convince Canadians they still need the NDP.&nbsp;Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne,&nbsp;Althia Raj&nbsp;and Aaron Wherry.</p>

  • March 27 · 23 min

    What hitting NATO's spending target means for Carney and Canada

    <p>The benefits, and challenges, of Canada finally meeting its two per cent NATO spending target. The uphill political battle facing the next NDP Leader. And, the growing provincial divide over how judges are appointed in Canada.&nbsp;Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.</p>

  • March 20 · 21 min

    Pierre Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast

    <p>Will Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan’s podcast appearance help him politically, and what will it do for Canada? How Mark Carney has reshaped the Liberals, one year into his leadership. And Avi Lewis emerges as the NDP frontrunner.&nbsp;Catherine Cullen hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.</p>

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