Episodios

  • Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms
    Jul 29 2024

    July 29, 2024 - President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling for term limits and a stronger code of conduct for the court's justices, as well as a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity. CBC's Ashley Burke has the latest on Biden's proposal. And with just 100 days until the November U.S. election, The Atlantic's Tom Nichols joins Power & Politics to discuss the rhetoric between the parties as the race heats up.

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    43 m
  • One-third of Jasper structures destroyed by wildfire
    Jul 26 2024

    July 26, 2024 - More than 350 buildings have been damaged in the massive wildfire that has ripped through Jasper, Alta., Jasper National Park said today. Power & Politics hears from the Pulitzer-nominated author of Fire Weather on what more Canada needs to do to prepare for this wildfire season. Plus the mayor of Lytton, B.C., a town also devastated by fire three years ago, shares what it's like to rebuild a community after the damage is done.


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    41 m
  • Wall of flames brings devastation to Jasper
    Jul 25 2024

    July 25, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to two Jasper business owners that have fled their community. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden passed the torch to Vice-President Kamala Harris last night in his first address since bowing out of the 2024 election. Lindy Li, strategist and member of the Democratic National Committee, joins us to discuss this week in the U.S. election campaign.

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    45 m
  • Netanyahu calls anti-Israel protestors 'Iran's useful idiots' in speech to Congress
    Jul 24 2024

    July 24, 2024 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a joint session of U.S. Congress today. Two former Canadian ambassadors in the region discuss Netanyahu's calls for continued support in the fight against Hamas. Plus, former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele joins Power & Politics ahead of Biden's Oval Office address to Americans.

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    52 m
  • Thousands of people flee Jasper as wildfire approaches
    Jul 23 2024

    July 23, 2024 - Alberta's Forestry Minister joins Power & Politics after more than 10,000 Jasper residents and visitors were told to evacuate due to wildfires. Plus, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail after swiftly securing enough endorsements for her presidential bid. We ask David Frum, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, what Harris must do to beat Donald Trump.

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    46 m
  • Harris campaign reports $81M raised in 24 hours, wins top democratic endorsements
    Jul 22 2024

    July 22, 2024 - U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic presidential nominee after stepping down from the role. Two Democratic strategists discuss what happens next for the Democrats. Plus, Republican strategist and former political advisor to J.D. Vance Jai Chabria explains how the Trump campaign is shifting gears as we approach the Democratic National Convention.

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    41 m
  • Canada already in talks to avoid Trump tariffs
    Jul 19 2024

    July 19, 2024 - CBC News has learned Canada is already in discussions on how to avoid Donald Trump's threatened 10 per cent tariff on imports if he is elected president of the United States in November. Power & Politics hears from Laura Dawson, executive director of Future Border Institute, on fears of a looming trade war. Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly met with her Chinese counterpart today in a rare and surprise trip to Beijing. A former Canadian ambassador to China discusses the significance of this visit.

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    46 m
  • Trump set to address RNC, accept presidential nomination
    Jul 18 2024

    July 18, 2024 - Former U.S. president Donald Trump is set to accept his nomination as the Republican presidential nominee in a primetime address tonight. The speech will be his first public remarks since Saturday's assassination attempt. Power & Politics hears from former governor of Arkansas and former Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, we hear from Seamus O'Regan, who announced today he's resigning as federal labour minister and won't seek reelection.


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