American politics, Canadian context. Every Wednesday, CBC Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry sit down to talk through the big stories in the U.S. — and to answer the question: what does this mean for Canada? It's unscripted, smart analysis from reporters with a foot in both countries, and a press pass to the White House.
What this show covers
TariffsCanada-U.S. tradeDonald TrumpU.S. midtermsCongressWashington politicsMark CarneyIranDemocratsRepublicansEconomic riskForeign policyGreenlandTrump foreign policyU.S. alliances
What listeners will find here
If Democrats sweep the midterms, how much could they really restrain Trump?
The episode looks at what a possible Democratic win in the U.S. midterms could change for Donald Trump and for Canada. Washington correspondents examine whether a switch in the House and Senate would limit his power and affect cross-border trade relations.
Can Democrats really ride a blue wave in the U.S. midterms?
The episode examines whether Democrats are truly on track to retake both the House and Senate in the U.S. midterm elections. It looks at where key races are heating up, what each party stands to gain or lose, and how much Donald Trump has to worry about before Nov. 3.
Canada bets on a hard line with the U.S.—but how costly could it get?
Canada’s decision to walk away from a U.S. trade deal sets up a look at the political support, economic risks, and diplomatic gamble behind that stance. The episode follows Mark Carney’s effort to soften the impact of Trump-era tariffs while courting business leaders and Europe.
Trump’s diplomacy gets a hard look: who counts as an ally now?
Trump’s approach to alliances is the focus here, from threats toward Iran to a security deal with Greenland and resistance to international AI oversight. The episode asks whether he still wants allies in the traditional sense—or is redefining them entirely.
How much do Americans really notice the Canada-U.S. trade war?
The episode looks at whether Americans are paying attention to the trade war with Canada and what escalating tariffs could mean for their daily lives and votes. CBC correspondents Katie Nicholson and Louis Blouin report from Ohio and Iowa as the political temperature rises on both sides of the border.
