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Power & Politics

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On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-unfolding drama.'

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1
Weekly Wrap: Carney conquers NATO's 2% target. What now?
21:09 Mar 28, 2026
2
Will Avi Lewis be the NDP's next leader?
48:33 Mar 27, 2026
3
Canada hits 2% defence spending. Is it actually better prepared?
53:35 Mar 26, 2026
4
Can an Ottawa-Ontario tax break beat the housing slump?
50:15 Mar 25, 2026
5
Is the Alberta-Ottawa pipeline deal already off track?
58:22 Mar 24, 2026
6
What will investigators look for in the fatal Air Canada collision?
54:46 Mar 23, 2026
7
Weekly Wrap: How close will Canada get to the Iran war?
24:51 Mar 21, 2026
8
Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Middle East
54:29 Mar 20, 2026
9
Poilievre does Joe Rogan, wishes Trump would 'knock that s--t off'
59:36 Mar 19, 2026
10
Iran war throws Canada's economy into the unknown
48:29 Mar 18, 2026
11
'This is not our war': Ottawa staying out of Iran fight
1:00:19 Mar 17, 2026
12
Trump calls for help in the Middle East. Allies aren't answering
56:21 Mar 16, 2026
13
Weekly Wrap: The NDP gets even smaller. Is it on the brink?
23:01 Mar 14, 2026
14
Canada gets pummeled by 84,000 job losses. How bad is it?
57:32 Mar 13, 2026
15
Will the Iran war's oil shock change Canada's industry?
56:29 Mar 12, 2026
16
NDP floor-crosser puts a majority in Carney's grasp
56:06 Mar 11, 2026
17
As U.S. talks return, Liberals unveil jobs 'insurance policy'
51:58 Mar 10, 2026
18
Iran names supreme leader's son as his successor
55:20 Mar 9, 2026
19
Weekly Wrap: Is Carney’s Iran war response nuanced, or a mess?
22:03 Mar 7, 2026
20
Canada-U.S. trade talks restart, ending months-long freeze
52:21 Mar 6, 2026
21
Iran war draws in more than a dozen countries
40:59 Mar 5, 2026
22
OpenAI CEO agrees to safety changes after Tumbler Ridge: minister
51:30 Mar 4, 2026
23
Carney says U.S., Israel attacked Iran without consulting allies
48:31 Mar 3, 2026
24
The Iran war spreads
56:17 Mar 2, 2026
25
Weekly Wrap: Is India a threat? Would Canada care?
20:20 Feb 28, 2026
26
Carney pursues free trade in India, but controversy follows
50:46 Feb 27, 2026
27
Has Indian interference stopped? Ottawa sends mixed messages
49:56 Feb 26, 2026
28
Trump's trade rep says deal with Canada must have higher tariffs
43:26 Feb 25, 2026
29
B.C. premier says it appears OpenAI could have stopped mass shooting
48:01 Feb 24, 2026
30
Cartel violence strands thousands of Canadians in Mexico
57:41 Feb 23, 2026
31
Weekly Wrap: Trump loses big on tariffs. Is his Plan B even worse?
22:44 Feb 21, 2026
32
Trump responds to Supreme Court tariff loss with more tariffs
47:36 Feb 20, 2026
33
As rumours swirl, can Conservatives avoid more floor-crossers?
52:24 Feb 19, 2026
34
A 3rd Conservative crosses the floor. Is a Liberal majority next?
57:50 Feb 18, 2026
35
Carney unveils ambitious new 'Buy Canadian' defence plan. Is it doable?
59:15 Feb 17, 2026
36
Democrats launch probe into Trump's threat to block Gordie Howe bridge
49:23 Feb 16, 2026
37
Weekly Wrap: A new era of Liberal-Conservative co-operation?
21:26 Feb 14, 2026
38
Parliament's leaders unite, attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge
55:29 Feb 13, 2026
39
Tumbler Ridge and Canada grieve as police identify 8 victims killed
41:22 Feb 12, 2026
40
RCMP reveals details of mass shooting and victims in Tumbler Ridge
53:59 Feb 11, 2026
41
White House makes more threats over a bridge Canada paid for
46:00 Feb 10, 2026
42
Liberals, Conservatives working on deals that could avoid election: sources
51:50 Feb 9, 2026
43
'Harperpalooza': Reflecting on former PM's legacy, 20 years after his first win
16:56 Feb 8, 2026
44
Weekly Wrap: Can Carney protect the auto sector? Can anyone?
20:30 Feb 7, 2026
45
Automaker sells Ontario battery plant stake for just $100
39:19 Feb 6, 2026
46
The EV mandate is dead. Can a new plan rescue the auto sector?
56:47 Feb 5, 2026
47
Canada pumps the brakes as allies join U.S. minerals bloc
57:35 Feb 4, 2026
48
Liberals poach Ontario NDP deputy leader for federal candidate
49:53 Feb 3, 2026
49
Can Poilievre turn a leadership win into election redemption?
1:00:21 Feb 3, 2026
50
Conservative convention: Poilievre wins leadership vote with 87% support
1:00:31 Jan 31, 2026
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