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Stephen Nagy says Canada’s value to allies is its proximity to the US - Are we burning bridges at our own peril? Middle power strategy on No Nonsense.

Getting it wrong in the media today has consequences - but are today’s journalists held to the standard of truth and subject to the same scrutiny? Tara Henley shares her insight.

Inflation is on the rise and the PM’s popularity has plateaued - A look at the state of our nation, and our neighbour to the south, with pollster Darrell Bricker.

Trump gets the gold treatment at the G7, and Carney pokes the American bear from Ireland. Economist Trevor Tombe on the impact on Canadian wallets.

Government wants to enter your home through the back door, grab your phone and computer, and take a look at what you are up to. The surveillance agenda with David Fraser on No Nonsense.

The fate of the snowbirds, trouble on the trade front, and mixed messages on China. Our ‘smart person’ panel with political junkie Tasha Kheiriddin, retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston. 

Pope Leo vs the Tech Bros. And is Elbow’s Up just the new Chicken Dance? A fascinating conversation about what liberalism means in the modern world. Michael Bonner, author of The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom.

The war of words intensifies as PM Carney criticizes Israel’s treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel condemns Canada’s tepid response to antisemitism. Warren Kinsella, author of The Hidden Hand on No Nonsense. 

If China and the US are to be “partners, not rivals” what does that mean for Canada’s relationship with both? Does the New World Order leave us on the sidelines? Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense.

China sees itself as a rising power intent on displacing the reigning American superpower. Will the long game work? Charles Burton shares his insight.

The wit and wisdom of Whit Fraser - long-time journalist and the Viceregal Consort reports on the journey From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall.

Is there an economic and military meltdown in Russia? Does it give Ukraine strategic momentum? Marcus Kolga explains on No Nonsense.

Canada has a culture of complacency when it comes to trade. It’s time to grow up, argue Martha Hall Findlay and Carlo Dade on No Nonsense.

Canada is sending mixed messages - how can we be an energy superpower with only a "maybe" commitment? Heather Exner-Pirot on No Nonsense.

The perils and the promise of everything from AI to free trade to a new sovereign wealth fund. Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths on No Nonsense.

The PM has doubled down on his elbows up campaign, so is the US our greatest weakness or our best friend again? The “smart person” panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman on No Nonsense.

With a majority in hand, the PM has his elbows up again. Will the long-promised major projects now materialize? Darrell Bricker on No Nonsense. 

The Artemis II crew make their way back to Earth after a historic slingshot around the moon. Elizabeth Howell brings us up to speed on the out-of-this-world mission.

With all eyes on Iran and even the moon, Ukraine may have reached a pivot point. Diane Francis on what we need to know about how technology is changing war at the front.

A look at the inconvenient truths about the carbon tax and the price of food with the Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois, on No Nonsense. 

Political pressure is mounting on the American President over Iran. So, what is his end game? A re-shaping of the world order, with the U.S. leading the pack. Christian Leuprecht on No Nonsense.

It’s frustrating trying to anticipate President Trump’s next move, especially in the chaos of war. Clifford Young tells us how the pollsters do it! 

The signals from Ottawa are clear - they want more control  over what you do and say online while exempting political parties from rules respecting your privacy. Michael Geist explains.

On the ground and in the skies over Iran we are witnessing new technology, age old battles and shifting alliances collide. Gen. Wayne Eyre, former CDS has fought in hot zones around the world and he has some views.

The global economic impact of Operation Epic Fury has been immediate. PM Carney continues his search for new trade partners in India, Australia, and Japan. Mark Warner, international trade lawyer, joins us on No Nonsense.