No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin

Can this new parliament bring the change Canadians want? Our post-election panel with Darrell Bricker, Sean Speer, and Trevor Tombe explain.

Who said what to whom in the infamous Carney/Trump phone call? Our panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman have some thoughts!

Will the Liberals' controversial  $130-billion platform be eclipsed by the death of the Pope? Darrell Bricker on what happens when the spotlight shifts away at a crucial campaign moment. 

This is the first election where the media has a direct financial stake in the outcome of the vote. Media watchers Peter Menzies and Tara Henley share their concerns about what it means for fair and objective reporting during election campaigns.

This election is all about leadership - and who Canadians believe will best manage the economy. Pollster Darrell Bricker on the voters focus and whether it's still on Trump or cost-of-living issues here at home.

Are “luxury beliefs” dividing the have and the have not voters? Polling guru Darrell Bricker and our pod panel  - Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain what's at stake.

Is the government asking the tough questions about Canada’s regulatory and infrastructure problem? How will we attract the needed investment to counter the Trump tariffs? Trevor Tombe on what Canada must do.

Allan Gregg offers some interesting numbers and historical insight as Canada dives into a federal election campaign. What is the ballot question today? How might it change? Is it the same across age demographics? All this and more, on No Nonsense. 

Despite what Trump says - the US is dependent on Canadian oil and gas. Brian Zinchuk and Bronwyn Eyre on  Canada’s next move in the trade war.

According to Sylvain Charlebois, all the political uncertainty in Canada has been damaging during the worst economic crisis - and will cost Canadian consumers. Our discussion on No Nonsense.

Does Mark Carney represent the leadership change Canadians are seeking? Darrell Bricker shares the latest opinion data.

Canada can no longer take our living standard for granted in the time of trade wars. Robert Asselin and Perrin Beatty on next steps.

Was the rare mineral deal doomed from the start? What was the motive behind the Zelenskyy-Trump showdown? Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain.

What is the state of mind in post-election USA? Clifford Young shares the latest polls and the changing American mind.

Canadian airfares are some of the highest in the world. What does it mean for Canadians travelers with the tariff and trade battles underway? Duncan Dee explains on No Nonsense.

Will boycotting American products make Americans feel the heat? Trevor Tombe on what Canada’s next move should be in a “performative” trade war.

It's not just tariffs.... healthcare, defense, even the courts are all suffering because of red tape and an inability to react in real time. Matt Gurney and Tara Henley explain.  

Canadians want change - but who best meets that test: Pierre Poilievre or Mark Carney? Plus, How will Trump's threatened 25% tariffs impact the Canadians already reeling from price and tax hikes? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson share their political insight.

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 the state of play on both sides of the border.

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 next.

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 bombing campaign.