David Cochrane
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Host of Power and Politics on CBC News Network. M-F 5 pm eastern. Homesick Newfoundlander. Go Niners
I don’t have to stop saying this. Because I’ve never said this. A series of byelection defeats, caucus revolt; Freeland resignation That’s why. Be accurate.
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At the point in the Jays game where I’m just letting the kids swear when they’re excited with no consequences. Because that was an EXPLETIVE DELETED inning.
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My favourite player with my kids’ favourite player.
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Vacation is over. We’re live at 5.
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U.S. public broadcasting non-profit tied to Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to shut after defunding | CBC News
The non-profit Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's planning to shut down after losing Congress funding, amid U.S. President Donald Trump's allegations that public media spread views contrary...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-public-broadcasting-cuts-rural-communities-1.7600351
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We are live from the G7 at 5 eastern.
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ICYMI: my interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney from the day the King delivered the Speech from the Throne.
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Power & Politics: Exclusive interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney
Power & Politics · Episode
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If the King and Queen had stayed in Ottawa for one more day there could’ve been a royal walkabout at Rib Fest.
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Full interview here
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FULL INTERVIEW: Carney talks pace, projects and crises | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_jT3WnQqiuI
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Today on Power and Politics
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Tuesday on Power and Politics.
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Bad day for conspiracy theorists.
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In Canada, the Leafs fall in the spring.
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After a judicial recount the riding of Terrbonne has flipped back to the Liberals from the Bloc. The margin of victory is a single vote. One. Vote. LPC now at 170 seats with three more ridings being recounted this week. (LPC holds two of them so they could drop from 170 or go as high as 171)
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Our podcast on the day after the big meeting in the Oval Office.
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Did Carney accomplish enough in Washington?
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics · 2025-05-07 · 1h 3m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics/id337361397?i=1000706733513
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Catching up on The Last of Us post-election and OHMYGOD!!
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The Final Wrap: Have the rules of Canadian politics been broken?
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-05-03 · 42m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000705952352
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PM Carney lays out his agenda for Canada — and Trump
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-05-02 · 52m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000705897836
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How Ontario was the big surprise of the federal election | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/watch?v=y--J_GjjxDA
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Doug Ford 'undermined' Conservative campaign, says MP Jamil Jivani | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
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Carney to hold first post-election news conference ahead of Trump meeting | Power & Politics
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=KrDa8koYLPw
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Can Pierre Poilievre hold on to the Conservative leadership? | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/watch?v=k36YDFZ6HWs
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Will Poilievre keep the Conservative leadership?
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-05-01 · 51m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000705773202
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One of the nice things about appearing on Canadian TV is that we get to slow down and dig in for more than a soundbite. And so if you're trying to figure out how to make sense of the economic news from the past few days, this might be helpful:
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75% chance the U.S. economy is headed for a recession: economist | Power & Politics
New numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy shrank by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of this year — something that hasn’t happened since the height of...
https://youtu.be/bWLMWRZPQaA?t=40
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I no longer know what day it is. But here’s our podcast for a day I can only assume ends in y.
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Liberals fall short of majority, Poilievre loses his seat
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-29 · 54m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000705476693
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Bruce Fanjoy is live in studio at 5 pm on Power and Politics
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Long day. Crazy night. Wild election. Thanks for watching. Back at it in a few hours.
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Really looking forward to this election being over. But until then - Power and Politics starts at 4 eastern. I hand the baton to Rosie at 630. And then join her and rhe CBC Mount Rushmore set by 7 pm for the NL results.
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The end is nigh. Here’s our podcast on day 33.
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Trump raises 51st state rhetoric days before Canadians vote
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-24 · 1h 1m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000704817622
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I didn’t do this. Why do I have to answer for it?
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Greg. Amanda. Stevie. Michelle. Vandana. Jono. Laura. Carlene … and more! It’s almost like there’s at least one on every partisan panel we do.
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Our podcast on day 32 of this election campaign
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Day 32: The campaigns enter the endgame
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-23 · 1h 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000704652350
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Our podcast on day 31 of the campaign. The Conservatives release their platform.
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Party platforms are out. Does the math add up?
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-22 · 1h 2m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000704523352
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It’s Day 30 of the election campaign. Here’s our podcast.
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Federal leaders reflect on legacy of Pope Francis
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-21 · 1h 1m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000704370360
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So many new accounts with single digit followers suddenly appearing to harass post-debate. I wonder who could be behind this?
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Our Weekly Wrap podcast for week 4 of this campaign. We discuss the substance and the sideshows the the debates.
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Week 4 Wrap: Did sideshows overshadow the debates?
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-19 · 46m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000704104931
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Our podcast on the day after the debates. Advanced polls are open. The election endgame is about to begin.
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Advance polls open across Canada as election enters the endgame
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-18 · 1h 11m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000704060938
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Power & Politics | April 18, 2025
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/live/Ivg2LR7KAjk?si=qVt9b92GIGZ_gjyL
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Andrew D Lopez sounds like a nice guy. Hope he tunes in at 5 pm eastern to watch me suck at broadcasting!
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Why is the Leaders' Debates Commission coming under fire? | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zKHGCzWkjq8
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Our podcast on the night of the English language debate. And the night that security had to sneak us out of a building our employer owns because alt media made it unsafe to leave like a normal person.
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Leaders face off in final debate as commission scrutinized
Podcast Episode · Power & Politics: Election Daily · 2025-04-17 · 1h 5m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/power-politics-election-daily/id337361397?i=1000703937835
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One final postscript to today: I’m proud to be Rosie’s colleague. I’m prouder to be Rosie’s friend.
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I’ve been at this for nearly 28 years. I have my dream job. But if you had told me 28 years ago things would be this toxic I would have done something else.
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The debate commission makes the rules. Not me. Not the cbc. So please send your concerns there.
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Power & Politics | French-language debate moved for Montreal Canadiens game
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/live/h01RHRk3kXE?si=3ZsxzjbHcylGgjip
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Trump hasn’t changed stance on 51st state, says White House | Power & Politics
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=sdGfv8-bYvQ
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How many Conservative MPs invested in Carney's former company? | Power & Politics
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=vDIQMdVJt6k
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How are party leaders faring in Ontario? | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtube.com/watch?v=JBXOYDEfFyo
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