Alberta separatists seem to be welcoming, even recruiting, outsiders, including Americans, to push the leave Canada message. The story is getting messy, and with a privacy scandal, it gets even worse. More on this and other top stories in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Alberta separatists seem to be welcoming, even recruiting, outsiders, including Americans, to push the leave Canada message. The story is getting messy, and with a privacy scandal, it gets even worse. More on this and other top stories in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Jason Kenney says the federalist side is dragging its feet organizing for Alberta’s referendum. If that’s the case, why? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss the increasingly messy Alberta story. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube youtu.be/5SfAD1Fj83E?...

Inspired by one of our listeners: How do you spend time volunteering? We were rewarded with an incredible deluge of letters that inspired us, and in many ways tell a story of Canada 🇨🇦 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

It’s an End Bits special and the lead item is really shocking. What impact could screen use have on infant development? Why do AI companies want you to be afraid of them? And cars that will make driving decisions for you. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Yesterday’s European summit has left many commentators asking about Canada’s role in a post-America world. How important is Carney to the new world order? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/HN0MuEsWL6E?...

After the German leader criticized the US over Iran, Donald Trump started pulling thousands of American troops out of Germany. What should we make of this? And should we all be worried? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

King Charles went to the U.S. when a lot of people wanted him to tell the Americans and their President to stuff it. Instead, he used British charm and a class act to… well, to tell Trump to stuff it. More on this and other top stories in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Conservative Jamil Jivani is back in Washington, claiming he’s working for Canada. Is Carney’s message getting through? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss this, plus the King’s trip to the US. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/7GCxDQyiGlo

April’s AMA program focuses on everything from challenging interviews, to challenging competition. How do journalists do their job? How does a newscast come together? These and more, plus The Ranter takes on China. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

More news-you-can-use today on the End Bit Special. Stories on being cautious taking health advice from AI; the 2 minute program adding longevity to your life; the impact of fewer Canadian snowbirds in Florida; and more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The government’s new economic advisory council on 🇨🇦🇺🇸 trade looks impressive: Big names and non partisan flavour. But do these work or are they just a gimmick? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ost6fDDj-SA?...

The Iran War enters its 9th week but fighting has been over for a while. Does that mean the war is over? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss the state of US-Iran negotiations, as well as some potentially good news in Gaza. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Erin O’Toole popped back into the news this week when the Prime Minister named him to a new trade advisory board, raising a few Conservative eyebrows. Read more on this and other top stories this week in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Mark Carney keeps his cool in public, but is he at his wits' end with the Americans in private? That's just one of the subjects for Bruce Anderson & Chantal Hébert today on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/NXIt2V9lgRw

There’s a lot to worry about these days, but this week we asked you to be specific. What worries you most? Listeners from across 🇨🇦 wrote in - many for the first time. Plus The Ranter returns with a topic that might shock you. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Wednesday’s mean End Bits on The Bridge. Chinese vehicles are cheaper than domestic competitors, but are they better? Could we see them taking over roads across Canada? 🔊 This and much more, today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

YouTube is the latest battleground for Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre’s attempts to influence Canadians. What’s behind their dueling videos? Althia Raj & Rob Russo are here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Vvm-CioVScM

When the Iran War started, Donald Trump kept changing the reason why he ordered the attack. Lately he’s settled on one reason: Nuclear weapons. So what do we really know about Iran’s capabilities? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

This week, Trump posted AI-generated images of himself as Jesus. For some of his most loyal supporters, nothing Trump does will tear them away, but for others, cracks are starting to appear.   Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Almost two months ago Pierre Poilievre seemed to turn a corner. Well, those days are gone, and this week the ‘attack dog’ politician seemed to be back. Bruce Anderson & Chantal Hébert discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/vsCtiwzYai8

Our question of the week was about airline service in Canada - thumbs up or thumbs down? Plus The Ranter gives his take on Carney’s majority government. What will it actually mean? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

You know, or should know by now, that nothing is private. One of our end bits today deals with your email messages and who can access them. That story, and a lot more ‘news you can use’ - today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

For over a year the Liberals have been trying to cobble together a majority - now they’ve got one. What’s the big deal? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social have their say on that today. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAOf...

For many people Trump has ruined his country’s reputation, but does it change the facts about the US position in the world? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss this and more, including Pope Leo entering the Trump discussion. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

This has been another wild week of stories. The President of the United States said he was going to wipe out a 5000-year-old civilization, the Liberals grabbed another Conservative, and a Canadian circled the moon.   More on these top stories in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Loyal supporters abandoning him, looking more unhinged by the day - this must be a new low for Donald Trump. Is he done? Bruce Anderson & Keith Boag join for some serious Trump talk, on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzO-...

It’s been a week of marvelling at pictures from the Artemis II mission - some of which were taken by Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. This week’s Your Turn question: Was it worth it? A variety of answers from across 🇨🇦 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The latest list for most beautiful places in the world just came out. Where does Canada rank? That’s just one of several stories in this week’s End Bit special. 🎙️ You can listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Trump often says he’s a fan of King Charles and it appears Charles has affection for Trump. Was it Charles that stopped Trump’s talk of annexing Canada? Althia Raj & Rob Russo discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/HpmFg2ED1KA

We’ve entered the sixth week of the Iran war, and despite threats and counter threats, talks of ceasefires, there’s still no end in sight. Is anyone winning this war? Dr. Janice Stein joins us again to discuss the end game. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

From outer space to global affairs, it’s been quite a week. We’re taking a look at Jeremy Hansen’s launch, Trump’s latest remarks on Iran, and what Canada is doing to shore up trade, this week in The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

The NDP has been mired in the basement of Canadian politics, but does new leadership under Avi Lewis give the party hope? That’s your focus this week on Your Turn. Plus the Ranter takes on Trump’s latest prime time speech. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Some personal opening thoughts today on the passing of Stephen Lewis. A public figure who made a difference for Canada and for the world. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

There was a time when immigration was seen as part of what made Canada great. Has that time passed, why, and at what cost? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social bring their thoughts today. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/dv-jcZloUuk

Will Trump deploy ground troops for a war that’s increasingly “all about oil”? Monday means Dr. Janice Stein, who returns with her latest thoughts on wars in Iran, and also in Ukraine. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Just minutes before Trump said he was calling off an attack on Iran, someone placed a very big bet on oil. We’re looking at that and where this war goes from here, in this week’s The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

A terrible jet crash quickly became a language crisis at the top of Canada’s national airline. What does it say about Canadian bilingualism? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson bring their thoughts. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ZlreszeZ194

The last week of the month, means an AMA edition of Your Turn. Today: Questions on journalism, questions on my career, questions on how the podcast gets put together. Plus the Ranter is back to discuss the NDP. 🎙️ on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

We start today’s program with some of my thoughts on the heroes of Sunday night’s Air Canada crash in New York. Then another End Bit Special, with a variety of stories. 🔊 You can listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

By the end of this week the NDP will have a new leader, but what will that signal? Comeback, rebuild, or continue to disappear from the national stage? Althia Raj & Rob Russo discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/H_u6xM2otXQ

It’s Week Four of the Iran War, and despite Trump delaying one threat this morning, things remains tense. How bad could this conflict get? Nuclear? WWIII? Dr. Janice Stein joins with her thoughts on those questions. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

War is hell. Especially a war where you really don’t know why it’s happening. We’re taking a look at where we are on the war in Iran, this week in The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Will an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast make a difference for Pierre Poilievre? Plus, where does Canada stand after Trump’s call for allies in Iran? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/fz_O9nEZjfg

Two weeks ago Your Turn focused on the 🇨🇦 / 🇺🇸 relationship. After a week in between on the Iran War, today we refocus on our southern neighbours. Can our relationship with the United States ever be the same again? 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Today is another milestone for The Bridge: 20 million downloads. Thanks to the incredible teams SXM Canada Talks @sparkadvocacy.bsky.social @nationalnewswatch.com, & our lineup of weekly guests that make our program possible. Most of all, thank you to our listeners across Canada for your support 🇨🇦

There have been 4 floor crossers in 4 months. It’s not a record, but it does have people talking. Is it time for floor crossing rules? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social put aside partisanship and discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/jKixZ8mQlHQ

Donald Trump keeps saying the US and Israel are ahead of schedule in their war against Iran. There’s no doubt they have the muscle, but do they have the strategy? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

If oil didn’t start the war in Iran, oil will almost certainly end it. Trump’s White House totally miscalculated the impact oil prices would have as this war unfolds.   More on this and other top stories, this week in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Trump's miscalculations in Iran go beyond oil prices, and if the conflict doesn't end soon Canada will start to feel the impact. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join to discuss this & much more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/YIjsI4jbh9s