Well, that was a week. Headlined by two remarkable speeches: the best of them, and the worst of them.    More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

After a week of back and forth at the WEF between Mark Carney and Donald Trump, the fight is on. What happened and where will it all lead? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their answers. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zDSbMxv9oAY

More, in fact a lot more, of your questions on our latest Ask Me Anything program. Politics, career, and country are all topics today on Your Turn. Plus the Ranter has his take on Trump and Carney at Davos. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

We start today with a few thoughts on yesterday’s Davos speech by PM Carney, and the mostly positive reaction from around the world. Plus our usual Wednesday endbits: Climate change, AI risks, & rewards for young students. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Calling Trump a ‘fascist’ or ‘Nazi’ has become more commonplace given ICE, Venezuela, and Greenland. But is it correct? That’s the question for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social to start their latest conversation on The Bridge. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

A tariff war for Greenland, fractures in NATO, a new relationship between Canada & China, and Elon Musk’s geopolitical importance. All examples of Our Changing World, and all up for discussion today with Dr. Janice Stein. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Mark Carney received the pomp and pageantry greeting when he arrived in Beijing a few days ago. The question is, how did he do?   More on this, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

Mark Carney leaves China with a pocketful of deals. They sound good, but how good are they? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their assessment of the risks and the rewards. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/xBMknuhDV0Y

We’ve never tried an AMA before, so why not? We’ve got tons of your letters from across Canada on our first Ask Me Anything. Plus, the Ranter is back with a familiar target - Donald Trump. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Why day dreaming is better than doom scrolling; why a second passport is useful; a sleep study that could make you live longer - and more. A collection of ‘news you can use’ today on another end bit special. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Mark Carney is in China this week, trying to reset the Canadian relationship with President Xi. Is that possible? The Economist’s Rob Russo is on the trip, and joins us today along with The Toronto Star’s @althiaraj.bsky.social. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

What really happened behind the scenes in Venezuela? Is Canada next in line for Donald Trump’s imperialist ambitions? Monday means Dr. Janice Stein, who is back to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The Venezuela story got me thinking about what we’ve all been worrying about this week. That our world is dangerous, and that world includes Canada, and how vulnerable we may be.    Find out what it all means for us, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

How worried should Canada be after the US operation in Venezuela, and Donald Trump’s constant threats towards his closest neighbours? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their answers. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/F3bRq2ct8k0

The first Your Turn of the New Year and our question fits the timing: What’s your prediction for 2026? Listeners delivered, with many predictions tied to the future of Donald Trump. Listen to your letters from across 🇨🇦 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Our first ‘endbit’ special of 2026: How to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone, why passport stamps are a thing of the past, and proof of how Donald Trump stretches the truth 92% of the time. 🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts.

Most countries these days are faced with an ‘affordability crisis.’ Voters want action, but what action is truly possible from government? That’s the first question in 2026 for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social on The Bridge. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

After US forces attacked Venezuela and took Maduro, Trump made it clear he is willing to do the same to other countries in American orbit that don’t fall in line. How worried should Canada be? Dr. Janice Stein joins. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

A short-and-sweet year end edition of The Buzz is coming your way tomorrow morning. Subscribe here: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

Let’s touch base on what is likely to be the top political story of the first month of 2026: At the end of January, Conservatives will gather in Calgary to vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.    Read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

With Chantal & Bruce away this week, it’s a special Good Talk to end 2025. After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY

This week’s question was simple: What made you happy in 2025? For some it was the Blue Jays, for some it was personal, for some it was political - today listeners from across 🇨🇦 share their favourite moments on Your Turn. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Wednesday means another End Bits Special. Our stories today: More proof that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, how social media is not working for your kids, how airlines operate, and lots more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks and wherever you get your podcasts at noon EST.

Days after the latest floor crossing, questions remain around Ottawa: Will there be more? Can Poilievre survive? @althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are back with what they’re hearing in our nation’s capital. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

As the year ends, are we finally seeing some movement towards a ceasefire in Ukraine? Zelensky seems willing to make concessions, but will Putin back off some of his original goals? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

It's been quite a year with a new Prime Minister, a new government and a lot of new promises. But what’s really changed?   Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

For the 3rd time in a month a Conservative jumps ship, with 2 of them joining the Liberals. Will there be more? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson assess where things stand in Ottawa as 2025 ends. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/yJaiL8DDG7M

Thursday’s mean Your Turn, but they also mean The Ranter - a modern day Paul Revere this week. Could the midterms be the end of Donald Trump? Don’t bet on it, according to the Ranter. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & your favourite podcast platforms at noon EST.

We could see two referendum battles in the near future: One in Québec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight? Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Canada says we haven’t taken part in attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, but why hasn’t Canada condemned the US actions? Dr. Janice Stein is back today to discuss a number of stories about the new world order. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

How much damage has Trump done to the Canada-U.S. relationship? And can it ever really be repaired?   More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

A week ago the talk was all about pipelines. A lot can change in just 7 days. It’s been quite the week, with lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/FbVK3Ww9kLE

Should Canada choose the F-35 🇺🇸 or the Gripen 🇸🇪 as our next generation fighter jet? That was our question this week on Your Turn, and your answers poured in from across the country. According to you, the choice is clear. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The Wednesday Endbit Specials have been popular, and it’s back today. Our focus: How to relieve stress; Where not to travel to; 5 foods you shouldn't eat; & is it time to make Richard Nixon great again? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

What should we make of Carney’s decision to reach back into the Trudeau era for his latest cabinet pick? @althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are here with their thoughts on this, plus the latest F35 🇺🇸 / Gripen 🇸🇪 updates. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Whether it’s voluntary recruitment or a form of military draft, it’s happening across Europe as fears of war with Russia mount. Could those same fears change recruitment in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. 🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.

This week, the “P” word entered the discussion. Pipeline. Ottawa and Alberta, historically at odds for decades on resource management, now stand hand in hand.   More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

What will be the political gain and political cost of the new Alberta pipeline deal for Mark Carney and the Liberals? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M

With a Memorandum of Understanding about to be signed between Alberta and Ottawa, today our listeners have their say on the new pipeline project. Your opinions from coast to coast to coast, are our focus today 🇨🇦 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Our guide to last year’s American election, former Washington correspondent @keithboag.bsky.social is back to give us his latest US political assessment. A year later with Trump - where are we and what’s changed? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

This week it’s all pipelines all the time. Alberta and Ottawa seem close to a deal, but how do you get it over the finish line? James Moore & Gerald Butts are back to talk pipelines, and then jet fighters, today on the pod. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Trump’s latest peace deal has been rejected by most everyone except Russia, but is it the first real step towards ending the war in Ukraine? Dr. Janice Stein is back from the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Does history suggest that changing leaders is the magic solution to winning elections? And are there lessons in that for Pierre Poilievre and the members of his party?    Find out in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

The US is playing hardball on which fighter Canada ‘must’ buy, meanwhile Sweden sends their King & Queen to push its option. What are the stakes? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/XAqpg5XMNno

Would you buy a robot designed to help you do busywork around the home? Would you be comfortable with it walking around your house? That’s our AI-based focus on Your Turn this week. Listen to your letters and the Ranter on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Today on The Bridge: Another Endbits s Special! A potpourri of topics you might want to know about: Why too much coffee is dangerous for drivers, how to reduce salt intake, and restricting social media for youngsters. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Carney and the Liberals survived the budget vote, but did they also miss a chance to turn a minority into a majority? The Toronto Star’s Althia Raj and The Economist’s Rob Russo are here to discuss what happens next. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Is chatter just chatter, or is the US about to put boots on the ground in Venezuela? Plus: India & Pakistan on edge again, the latest in Ukraine, and American strategy in South America. Dr Janice Stein joins to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Over the next few days, we will get lots of stories, commentary, and analysis about the possibility of the government falling on a budget vote as early as next week.   Take a look at the stories that made me think, in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh

If all opposition MPs vote against the budget, then the government will fall. Will that happen? And will that happen next week? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their take today on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIPA...