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Canada Fights Back + Doug Ford Tells Trump to "Kiss My Ass" + Quebec's Election Just Got Real ! Canada said no to a midnight CUSMA rewrite — and this time backed it up with real retaliation. Doug Ford turned a trade war into a reality show, telling Trump to kiss his ass, then walking it back everywhere except the one thing that matters. And Quebec finally dropped the writ on a 39-day...

Danielle Smith is holding a referendum on Alberta separation while insisting she doesn't want separation — and Treaty 8 First Nations are now being told the law will be enforced against them. BC is on fire, and Washington is blaming Victoria for it. Doug Ford bought a $29 million jet and un-bought it almost as fast, right in the middle of an FOI scandal and a refused election date. Pierre Poil...

Canada built the Gordie Howe International Bridge for $6.4 billion. Michigan put in zero. And this week, thanks to a billionaire's million-dollar donation and a deal our Prime Minister apparently misrepresented on live television, the US will now collect 50% of the bridge's net revenue — before Canada pays itself back. Eddy Kara breaks it all down using political psychology frameworks: Equity Theo...

CUSMA's July 1 deadline is closing in — and the talks are stalling. In this segment of Real Talk with Eddy Kara, Eddy breaks down where the Canada-U.S. trade renegotiation actually stands: Mark Carney's direct rejection of U.S. pressure ("It's not the case that the United States dictates the terms"), Trump's dismissive comments on CUSMA from his January visit to a Ford plant, Commerce Secretary Ho...

Doug Ford’s $28M private jet scandal is blowing up Ontario politics. Eddy breaks down the optics, politics, and public anger. Catch the rest here: https://linktr.ee/RealTalkWithEddyKara ⁠ 🎧 Weekly episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts | 🎥 Full video versions on YouTube

Episode 201 is LIVE 🎙️ This week, we tackle a packed and controversial lineup: ✈️ The backlash against Michael Rousseau of Air Canada over his language mishap—and what it says about Quebec’s linguistic tensions 📊 A dead heat in the polls between the Parti Québécois and the Parti libéral du Québec 🥊 The first leadership debate inside the Coalition Avenir Québec—and whether the party can survive p...

Hydro-Québec recently announced a new round of electricity rate hikes, as well as charge of $1.40 for paper billing, pledging that it’s needed to fund grid upgrades and support their long-term “Action Plan 2035.” But with bills going up, some companies are now pushing digital-only billing — supposedly to save money and help the planet. Do paper bills really have a meaningful environmental cost? An...

In this episode of Real Talk with Eddy Kara, Eddy reviews the highly anticipated film 'F1 the Movie,' featuring Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem, as he delves into the film's cinematography, character dynamics, emotional depth, and realism in portraying the world of Formula 1 racing, as a bold and beautifully shot representation of the racing genre and why it is the best movie of 2025! 🎧 W...

How has Prime Minister Mark Carney handled his first 100 days in office? In this episode of Real Talk with Eddy Kara , Eddy and David break down his early performance, from domestic economic pledges to global diplomacy at the G7 Summit. Did his leadership meet the moment or fall short? 🎧 Weekly episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts | 🎥 Full video versions on YouTubehttps://linktr.ee/RealTalkWit...

New York City’s Democratic primary just shook things up — Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assembly member and democratic socialist, pulled off a stunning upset by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo with 56% of the final ranked‑choice vote to Cuomo’s 44%. In this episode of Real Talk with Eddy Kara , Eddy and Nikolas break down the unexpected coalition behind Mamdani’s win, the threats of third‑p...

In this episode of Real Talk with Eddy Kara , we dive into one of the hottest questions in film today: Who will take the helm of the next James Bond movie? With speculation swirling around names, Eddy and David break down the frontrunners, explores what kind of director the franchise needs next, and analyzes how recent Bond films have reshaped the 007 legacy. From stylistic shifts to studio politi...

In this episode, Eddy and Bruno dive into the overlooked brilliance of Andor , calling it the best Star Wars series in years, and why it has been hailed by many as a turning point and a Renaissance for the entire Star Wars saga, as it has had many mishaps in recent years, show after show. Together, they unpack the show’s rich character development, political depth, and its powerful ties to Rogue O...

In episode 4, we delve into Quebec's historic decision on May 27, 2025, when the National Assembly unanimously voted to sever all ties with the British monarchy, on the day the King was visiting Canada to give his first Throne Speech! This motion, introduced by Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, garnered support from all 106 Members of the National Assembly, including those from...

In this episode, we delve into King Charles III's significant visit to Canada on May 27, 2025, marking his first official trip as monarch. The highlight was his delivery of the Speech from the Throne during the opening of the 45th Canadian Parliament—the first time a reigning monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. Join us as we analyze the nuances of this historic visit and what...

In this episode, we delve into the initial stages of the 2025 Quebec Liberal Party leadership race, analyzing the first two debates that set the tone for the campaign. Debate 1: Laval – Economic Vision Held on May 3 at the Sheraton Laval, the first official debate centered on Quebec's economic future. Candidates discussed strategies to stimulate growth, address fiscal challenges, and navigate...

In our premiere episode, we delve into the seismic shifts of Canada's 2025 federal election. Mark Carney's Liberals have clinched a fourth consecutive term, forming a minority government with 170 seats—just two short of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons. We analyze the dramatic defeats of major party leaders: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his Carleton seat, while NDP...