Best The View From The Bench Podcasts (2025)

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Liberals plan tax cut this summer, but no plan for budget 55:01

5h ago55:01

55:01

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government's first priority is passing a tax cut for July 1, but signals that the Liberals aren't planning to release a budget this year — just an economic statement in the fall. Plus, Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith explains why he posted on social media that it's 'impossible not to feel dis…

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Two dozen new faces in Carney's 'big change' cabinet 58:04

5h ago58:04

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has booted 10 ministers and brought in 24 new faces for his post-election cabinet, arguing that 'Canadians voted for big change, not small change' and vowing to move with 'urgency.' Industry Minister Mélanie Joly defends her shuffle from the foreign affairs file during a trade war with the U.S., revealing that she 'asked …

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Is Carney about to overhaul his front bench? 1:10:50

20h ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin reports that there's likely to be a lot of new faces joining cabinet and a number of familiar ones leaving it Tuesday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to both focus his front bench and differentiate himself from his predecessor. Former Conservative chief of staff David McLaughlin and former Liberal deputy chief of st…

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Weekly Wrap: The beginning of a Canada-U.S. reset? 22:22

4d ago22:22

22:22

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Zain Velji, Michael Solberg and Laura D'Angelo.

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Canada's U.S. ambassador on Trump and Carney's push for a deal 55:51

5d ago55:51

55:51

Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman says the prime minister and president 'want to come up with a deal' after their Tuesday meeting, and officials will be 'working to prepare that for them' — including in bilateral talks to take place before the 2026 review of CUSMA. Prime Minister Mark Carney sets a date for naming his new cabinet. Plu…

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Bank of Canada warns of trade war's economic risks 1:03:16

6d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

The Bank of Canada says the trade war with the U.S. puts Canada's financial stability at risk, and warns the worst scenarios could lead to 'market dysfunction' and pressure on the banking system. U.S. President Donald Trump hails his first trade deal since imposing his tariff regime — but the agreement with the U.K. hasn't been finalized. Plus, Blo…

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Did Carney accomplish enough in Washington? 1:02:31

7d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly was in the room when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. She explains what they accomplished for Canada in Washington, despite no changes to tariffs. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew weighs in on Carney's performance after the prime minister briefed premiers on the meet…

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Trump praises 'great meeting' with Carney, 'big step up' from Trudeau 1:00:47

8d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he told U.S. President Donald Trump that his 51st state comments are 'not useful' in their first official meeting, and Trump praised Carney as a 'very good person' — but U.S. tariffs remain in place. From Washington, Power & Politics host David Cochrane speaks with Business Council of Canada president Goldy Hyder, De…

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What can Carney accomplish in Washington? 55:33

9d ago55:33

55:33

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Washington for his first official meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, after Trump renewed his 51st state threats and said that he's 'not sure what' the prime minister 'wants to see me about.' Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association president Flavio Volpe discusses how Carney needs to approach the meet…

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The Final Wrap: Have the rules of Canadian politics been broken? 42:14

12d ago42:14

42:14

It's our final bonus Saturday episode, where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for what comes next in Mark Carney's minority Liberal government. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velj…

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PM Carney lays out his agenda for Canada — and Trump 52:01

12d ago52:01

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Prime Minister Mark Carney lays out his agenda for the weeks ahead, including the first round of talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The Pulse Panel joins us. And Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will run for a seat in Alberta, after losing his own in Ontario. Power & Politics hears from former Conservative …

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Mychal Thompson says Jerry West is Greatest Sports Executive EVER 26:22

11d ago26:22

26:22

Michael Cooper and Mychal Thompson React to Lakers 1st Round Exit Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring former Laker Mychal Thompson. The duo look back on the arrival of Mychal to Los Angeles and have a great conversation about Jerry West. The guys wrap up playing a game of start, bench, cut. 0:00 - Welcome 0:08 - Top 5 La…

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Michael Cooper and Mychal Thompson React to Lakers 1st Round Exit 16:03

11d ago16:03

16:03

Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring former Laker Mychal Thompson. The two react to the Lakers first playoff exit at the hands of the Timberwolves. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest 1:05 - Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Round 1 5:22 - JJ Redick Plays Starters whole 2nd Half in Game 4 7:54 - What do Lakers do this offseason? 10:10 -…

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Will Poilievre keep the Conservative leadership? 51:22

13d ago51:22

51:22

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani explains why he's attacking Ontario Premier Doug Ford over conservative infighting, and throws his support behind Pierre Poilievre's continued leadership despite the loss of his Carleton seat. CBC's Kate McKenna reports that the party's caucus will meet next week, and that sources say Poilievre is trying to touch base w…

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Carney faces Trump, opponents face uncertain futures 1:05:47

14d ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin has the latest on a post-election call and upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative MP-elect Chris d'Entremont explains what he thinks went wrong during the party's campaign and calls for 'better relationships' between provincial and federal conservatives. Plus, ND…

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Liberals fall short of majority, Poilievre loses his seat 54:15

15d ago54:15

54:15

Liberal MP-elect Bruce Fanjoy explains how he beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his own riding, and Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison explains why he thinks Poilievre should remain leader. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what she needs to see from Prime Minister Mark Carney to heal a divide between Ottawa and western provinc…

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It's the morning after the election. Front Burner's here for you 32:06

16d ago32:06

32:06

Power and Politics will be back with extensive election coverage later today. But first, our colleagues at Front Burner have stayed up very late to bring you this analysis. A whirlwind election campaign has ended with Mark Carney leading the Liberal Party to victory, coming back from disastrous polling numbers just months ago. The NDP has been deci…

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Who will be prime minister? 57:31

17d ago57:31

57:31

Election day is here. The first polls begin to close in just a few hours. Power & Politics breaks down the final moments of the campaign with updates from CBC reporters from coast to coast to coast. Plus, our party insiders guide us through the parties' paths to victory.

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Week 5 Wrap: Can Poilievre beat the polls? 40:49

19d ago40:49

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It's week 5 of our special Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign...And now we're in our final countdown to election day. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategi…

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Party leaders make their final pitch to voters 1:05:27

19d ago1:05:27

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As the federal party leaders enter the final campaign weekend, the Political Pulse panel unpacks their final messages to undecided voters. Plus, CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton discusses what's at stake for each party come Monday.

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Trump raises 51st state rhetoric days before Canadians vote 1:01:27

21d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Party leaders respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh claims on Canada's sovereignty and auto industry. We have the latest from our reporters following Day 33 of the campaign. Plus, how do the platforms compare on housing? We ask two experts for their review.

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Day 32: The campaigns enter the endgame 1:08:15

22d ago1:08:15

1:08:15

There are just five days to go in this federal election campaign. As the race enters its final phase, party leaders are zeroing in on battleground regions and the issues they think matter most to voters. Two party insiders discuss the final days of the campaign: Fred DeLorey, former campaign manager for the Conservatives under Erin O’Toole, and Dav…

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Party platforms are out. Does the math add up? 1:02:14

22d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

With six days until the election, we finally have platforms from the major parties which include some big promises. Power & Politics hears from former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page on how well the numbers released by the parties actually add up. Plus, we have the latest from our reporters following each campaign.…

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Federal leaders reflect on legacy of Pope Francis 1:00:55

23d ago1:00:55

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Canada's leaders paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died at age 88, on Monday morning. Power & Politics hears from the former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations on Francis's legacy in Canada, including an apology to residential school survivors on behalf of the Catholic Church. Plus P&P brings you more from the federal campaign trail, w…

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Showtime w Coop w/ Basketball Historian Josh Schnitman 51:48

24d ago51:48

51:48

Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring basketball historian Josh Schnitman as we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers' recent playoff battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves. We explore the challenges the Lakers faced in the first round, the need to regain momentum, and the critical defensive strategies needed to contain stan…

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Week 4 Wrap: Did sideshows overshadow the debates? 45:58

26d ago45:58

45:58

It's week 4 of our special 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 give us a debates debrief. As the frontru…

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Advance polls open across Canada as election enters the endgame 1:10:53

26d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Advanced polls have opened across the country, marking the first day of large-scale voting in the race to be prime minister. Plus, the two debates of the campaign are done, but did they change anything? We’ll ask our panel of party insiders. And, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is one of 91 candidates running in an Ottawa riding. We'll tell yo…

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Leaders face off in final debate as commission scrutinized 1:05:00

27d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Four federal leaders face off in the second, and final, debate of the campaign. But after one leader was uninvited at the last minute, the commission responsible for the debates is a point of focus. We speak with the executive director of the Leaders' Debates Commission. Plus, the Power Panel dives into what's at stake for the parties in the debate…

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Leaders debate Canada's future as Canadiens play for theirs 44:56

28d ago44:56

44:56

Four federal leaders face off in the only French-language debate of the campaign, as the Montreal Canadiens face off for a spot in the NHL playoffs. Plus, the Green Party was ousted from the debate for failing to meet the participation requirements. The Power Panel dives into what's at stake for the parties. And U.S. Sen. Peter Welch joins us in Mo…

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French debate moved for Montreal Canadiens game 54:52

29d ago54:52

54:52

The French-language federal debate is moving from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, to limit the overlap with a Montreal Canadiens game that could decide whether the team makes the NHL playoffs. The Power Panel discusses whether a debate about Canadians' future should have been moved for hockey, and analyzes the strategy behind the NDP and Bloc cal…

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Poilievre vows to override Charter rights for multiple-murderer sentencing 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to use the notwithstanding clause to ensure multiple-murderers die in jail, which would make him the first prime minister to invoke the clause to override Charter rights. The Power Panel debates whether the proposal is tough on crime or legally and politically dangerous. Plus, Liberal Leader Mark Ca…

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Sunday listen: Will this election bring Canada together or tear us apart? 28:33

1M ago28:33

28:33

Today we bring you a bonus episode from our friends at House Party, a pop-up election podcast answering one big, burning question every week. This week: The West wants out, Quebec wants in, and Canadian unity turned into a campaign issue this week after former Reform Party and opposition leader Preston Manning claimed increasing numbers of Westerne…

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Week 3 Wrap: Do the polls or pictures tell the story? 41:40

1M ago41:40

41:40

It's week 3 of our special 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 about a battle between what the poll…

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Carney leaving 'instructions' to prepare for Trump negotiations in May 40:15

1M ago40:15

40:15

Canada-U.S. relations council member and former Quebec premier Jean Charest discusses where negotiations with the U.S. stand, after Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged from today's council meeting saying he'd leave instructions to help the 'next government' prepare for talks with the U.S. President Donald Trump in early May. Plus, Unifor president L…

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Front-runners converge on battleground Ontario 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney have both descended on the province with the most seats, making duelling pitches for housing and crackdowns on crime. Liberal candidate Bill Blair defends his party's proposal for raising bail standards. Plus, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate foreign relations committee, Jeanne …

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What is Trump's strategy? 56:01

1M ago56:01

56:01

U.S. President Donald Trump announced 125 per cent tariffs on China and a sudden 90-day pause for new tariffs on other countries — with Canada unaffected. CBC's Katie Simpson and Peter Armstrong sort through the confusion after the U.S. treasury secretary erroneously said Canada would face broad 10 per cent tariffs, and the Power Panel grades Trump…

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Poilievre sharpens character attacks on 'political grifter' Carney 1:01:30

1M ago1:01:30

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As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses his Liberal opponent of being 'not a businessman' but 'a political grifter,' Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl breaks down how Poilievre's own favourability polling could represent an obstacle for a comeback. Plus, economists Jimmy Jean and Jim Stanford discuss how U.S. tariffs, Canadian reta…

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Campaigns confront a global tariff shock and a defiant Trump 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his tariffs and threatening increases despite a manic Monday for stock markets and roughly $10 trillion US in value wiped out since 'Liberation Day.' CBC reporters and the Power Panel have the latest on how party leaders are pitching themselves as Canada's best option to tackle the growing global uncertainty…

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Week 2 Wrap: An election that's still about Trump? 41:26

1M ago41:26

41:26

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 …

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U.S. markets lose trillions in days following Trump's global tariffs 1:03:01

1M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

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 …

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Global markets tank. The auto sector reels. Canada retaliates 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

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 a…

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Trump's newest tariffs skip Canada, but old ones still apply 54:55

1M ago54:55

54:55

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 …

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Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs to be 'effective immediately' 59:22

1M ago59:22

59:22

The White House says that U.S. President Donald Trump's new array of tariffs will take effect immediately after he announces them on his promised 'Liberation Day' Wednesday. Despite disagreement with Trump's approach, Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio explains why he opposes his fellow Democrats' 'anti-tariff absolutism' and believes they should play a…

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Carney stands by candidate after China bounty controversy 56:54

2M ago56:54

56:54

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 Carne…

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Coop REACTS to Celtics City HBO Documentary EP 4 • Larry Bird, Magic Johnson 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

Join us as for the latest episode of Showtime with Coop. Lakers 5x champion & basketball HOF’er Michael Cooper and co host Nick Gelso, dives into the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers and their championship aspirations in the NBA! In this episode, we discuss the impact of recent trades and player performances, especially following LeBron Jame…

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Need a daily brief in 10 minutes? Try "World Report" 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

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 R…

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