Best Expats In Netherlands Podcasts (2025)

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Dutch Private Car Leasing for Expats 15:42

5d ago15:42

15:42

Powered by https://watkanikleasen.nl/ , episode 1 dives into private lease in the Netherlands. What is it, how does it work, and why is it so popular here? We speak with Dutch leasing experts to explain the basics, break down the costs, and highlight the key differences from other countries. Especially useful for expats living and working in the Ne…

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Carney and Trump meet in Washington, federal Conservatives select an interim leader, Cardinals prepare to elect a new Pope, and more 27:09

8h ago27:09

27:09

Prime Minister Carney visits Washington for his first face-to-face with President Trump. The two leaders talked about tariffs, and how their countries can work together. No decision was made on trade, but Carney pushed back on renewed '51st state' comments from Trump, adding Canada is 'not for sale.' Also: Pierre Poilieve reflects on last week’s el…

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Carney lands in Washington, Trump takes aim at Hollywood North, 80 years since the liberation of the Netherlands from the Nazis, and more 27:02

1d ago27:02

27:02

The Prime Minister is in Washington ahead of Tuesday’s critical first meeting with the U.S. President. Mark Carney and Donald Trump are expected to talk trade, tariffs, and Canada's sovereignty, but some experts question how much will get sorted out during this initial face-to-face. Also: Canada's multi-billion dollar film and television industry p…

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Trump talks Canada and tariffs, Dutch Remembrance Day, Women in the Catholic church, and more 24:27

2d ago24:27

24:27

In a wide ranging interview with NBC's Meet the Press, U.S. President Donald Trump once again repeated his threat of making Canada the 51st state - but ruled out using the military to do so. He also addressed his tariffs, and their blows to his country's economy - and whether he is serious about wanted a third term in the White House. Also: For peo…

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U.S. auto parts tariffs take effect, Labour Party wins Australian election, profitability in women's sports, and more 27:00

4d ago27:00

27:00

U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariff on auto parts is now in effect - covering everything from engines to door hinges. Canadian auto part imports are exempt for now under the Canada U.S. Mexico free trade agreement. But auto workers in this country are still feeling the sting of the trade war. Also: Voters in Australia have given the Lab…

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The Prime Minister’s priorities, G.M. cuts jobs over Trump’s trade war, CBC News inside Iran, and more 26:39

5d ago26:39

26:39

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first news conference since Monday's election win, dropping details of his upcoming meeting in Washington with the U.S. President, a visit from the King, and his priorities for a minority Liberal government. Plus: Trump tariff fallout. General Motors slashes shifts, and hundreds of jobs at its Oshawa, Ontario as…

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Welcome to The Mindset Recruiter Show 1:23

5d ago1:23

1:23

In this short trailer, I’ll share what The Mindset Recruiter Show is all about , and how it can help you grow your career abroad.By Davide Puleri

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Indigenous leaders call for an end to Alberta premier's separatism talk, measles on the rise, Signalgate casualty, and more 26:25

6d ago26:25

26:25

Indigenous leaders speak out against Alberta's premier, and accuse Danielle Smith of trying to create a national unity crisis. The comments come as Alberta proposes a bill to make it easier for voters to trigger referendums — including on seceding from Canada. Also: Measles cases continue to rise across Canada. We look at where this highly contagio…

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Trump talks deals, Carney to do list, students learn WWII history by travelling, and more 26:27

7d ago26:27

26:27

Let’s make a deal. The U.S. President says he congratulated Mark Carney on his election win Monday. Trump says the Prime Minister will be in Washington within the next week to talk trade… and potentially reach an agreement on tariffs. And: Prime Minister Carney may be travelling to Washington but he already faces a long to-do list that includes pic…

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Liberals win a minority, Poilievre loses his seat, Singh resigns, and more 25:32

8d ago25:32

25:32

The Liberals under Mark Carney have won a fourth consecutive term. With another minority government the Liberals will need to find allies to pass their legislative agenda. For the Conservatives... the dust is still settling. They had some big breakthroughs where they needed them, and they got the largest share of the popular vote in the party's his…

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Election Day, tragedy in Vancouver, and more. 26:18

9d ago26:18

26:18

Canadians go to the polls to decide which party and leader will guide the country through economic turmoil, and threats from the U.S. president. And: More details about the victims in the ramming attack Saturday in Vancouver. Eleven people were killed, and more than a dozen are still in hospital. A 30-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of…

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Vancouver car ramming, Final day of election campaign, and more 29:30

10d ago29:30

29:30

At least 11 people are dead and dozens more are injured after an SUV was allegedly rammed through the crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver. We have extensive coverage of the investigation now underway - and how communities in B.C. and across the country are mourning. Also: The federal election campaign is coming to a close. We have an in depth…

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Campaigns enter final weekend, Pope Francis' funeral, Measles on the rise in Alberta, and more 28:36

11d ago28:36

28:36

Federal party leaders are making their last pitches to voters, as the campaign enters its final weekend. While Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh make stops in Ontario, Pierre Poilievre is in B.C. - where seats in that province and others across western Canada could determine what form the next government takes. Also: World leaders, Catholics and thousa…

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Countdown to Election Day, FBI arrests a judge, hockey mistrial, and more. 26:27

12d ago26:27

26:27

With the federal election campaign heading into its last days, party leaders sharpen their messages to voters. Mark Carney leans into the public fear of American annexation, while Pierre Poilievre details the changes he’d deliver in his first 100 days if elected prime minister. Both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois leaders argue they’d have vital roles t…

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Trump/Carney phone call questions, expats vote, daycare company plea, and more 26:40

13d ago26:40

26:40

With just a few days left in this election campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is hammering home his pitch that he is the best one to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. But there are new questions tonight about just what was said when the two talked back in March. And: Cross border relations are crucial in this campaign. As many as 800-thousand C…

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Poilievre’s plan to arrest homeless, thousands file past pope’s coffin, coral is dying worldwide. 26:49

14d ago26:49

26:49

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. Still with the election, th…

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Record on early voting, Pope funeral plans, hockey player trial, and more 25:21

15d ago25:21

25:21

Canadians may be more engaged in this election race than ever before. More than seven million people cast a ballot over the weekend. It’s a record for advance polls. There are just six days left until Election Day, and the parties are working hard to push out their messages. The Conservatives have become the last major party to release a fully-cost…

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Death of the Pope, private healthcare, Hegseth on Signal again, and more 28:14

16d ago28:14

28:14

Pope Francis has died at 88. Catholics around the world are in mourning, as plans are made for his funeral. We have reaction from around the world, and here in Canada, including from Indigenous people, whom the Pope apologized to for the abuses that happened at residential schools. And: Canadians are having to use their own money – to access basic …

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Record turnout in advance voting, encampments outside cities on the rise, Filipino food in small town New Brunswick, and more 29:43

17d ago29:43

29:43

Canadians are voting in record numbers this weekend in advance polls across the country, with nearly two million ballots cast on Friday alone. The high turnout comes as parties begin releasing their costed platforms, and as the campaign heads into its final week. Also: Major cities like Toronto have seen a spike in the number of homeless encampment…

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Campaigns unveil costed platforms, U.S. sends asylum seekers to Panama, NHL playoffs begin and more 29:42

18d ago29:42

29:42

Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh unveil the Liberal and NDP costed platforms, as Pierre Poilievre talks about tackling the fentanyl crisis. You'll hear about today's election campaign announcements as Canadians continue to head to advance polls to get their votes in early. Also: The crackdown on immigration in the U.S. has sent hundreds of asylum seek…

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Advance polls open, Ukraine ceasefire talks, the Bible in Hollywood, and more… 26:57

19d ago26:57

26:57

Advance polls are open, bringing with them the opportunity to vote, but also some frustration. Line ups at some polls are long, as people use a holiday to get out and vote. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to help broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine but – he won’t wait forever. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. c…

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English debate, what farmers want, signs of life in space, and more 25:05

20d ago25:05

25:05

It’s debate night – again. The major party leaders will directly face off with each other for the last time before election day. With just over a week to go, there’s a lot on the line for each of them. One cohort that may be watching closely: farmers. We have a story about what farmers in northern Alberta want to hear before they cast their votes. …

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French debate night, interest rates hold, women's pro soccer in Canada, and more 26:52

21d ago26:52

26:52

Canada’s main election rivals are on stage tonight for one of their toughest challenges: the French language debate. The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois will be out to take the sheen off the Liberals who are doing well in the polls. Absent from the stage will be the Green Party, which lost its spot at the eleventh hour. And: Dozens of ridings…

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Fears over Honda report, food inflation, chemicals in mattresses, and more 25:57

22d ago25:57

25:57

Honda says it is not planning to move production out of Canada in the foreseeable future. A report in Japanese media claimed the automaker was considering moving to the United States in response to Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Political leaders respond on the federal campaign trail. And: Overall inflation cooled to 2.3 per cent in Canada last month,…

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Notwithstanding or not? Tariff confusion, new ideas on child obesity, and more 27:14

23d ago27:14

27:14

Canada’s party leaders react to a proposal to circumvent the constitution to get tougher on convicted criminals. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s willing to use the notwithstanding clause to allow for longer prison sentences. Liberal Leader Mark Carney called using the plan “a dangerous step.” And: Donald Trump may be changing his pla…

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Federal campaign tricks, New York businesses missing Canadian tourists, seniors in Hong Kong cope with loneliness, and more 29:02

24d ago29:02

29:02

Time is running out for leaders to sell their pitches to voters, with the federal campaign entering its final weeks. The Conservative party is accusing the Liberals of attempting to bring American style politics to Canada - after Liberal operatives planted buttons with divisive messages at a Conservative conference in Ottawa last week. Also: More t…

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Electronics exempt from U.S.-China tariffs, Post-secondary students reconsider U.S. education, Scottish bog becomes a world heritage site, and more. 28:59

25d ago28:59

28:59

Smartphones, computers and other electronics have now been exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on China. You'll hear how that could bring some relief to American consumers. Also: Thousands of Canadian students head to the U.S. every year to attend university. But recent tensions between the two countries have some students thinking …

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Ingersoll idling, mayors on climate, trade standoff or standstill? 26:39

26d ago26:39

26:39

GM lays off hundreds of workers from a plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The plant makes EV delivery vans. The company is pointing to the market, saying it is in a slump. But the union is pointing to U.S. policies, including tariffs, and a turn away from EVs. And: The White House says the U.S. can’t be dependent on China. The two countries have raised t…

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U.S. and China trade war, travel to U.S. down, measles outbreak, and more 26:17

27d ago26:17

26:17

There is no end to the volatility and uncertainty in Washington. The U.S. president is now pledging new – even higher – tariffs on Chinese goods. He says he’s working to cut deals with other trading partners. At the same time, Donald Trump is being accused of manipulating the stock market. And: Canada now has more measles cases this year than it’s …

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Trump vs China, bail reform, asylum seekers to Canada, and more 25:50

28d ago25:50

25:50

U.S. President Donald Trump has made another surprise announcement – dropping tariffs against most countries to 10 per cent. The major exception – China. That country will see a jump to 125 per cent. Trump’s moves have roiled the stock market, and the foundation of the financial system – the bond market. Our senior business correspondent Peter Arms…

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New tariffs set to go into effect, Iran nuclear talks, biotech company claims Dire wolves have made a comeback and more 27:28

29d ago27:28

27:28

The stock market continued its volatility today as the Trump administration said that new tariffs would go into effect at midnight. With the economic uncertainty, the administration faced new questions about their trade policy. And: Talks between Iran and the US will begin this weekend. This after a surprise announcement of negotiations by Presiden…

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Trump targets China, recession fears, economics on the campaign trail, the mood in Alberta, and more 27:37

30d ago27:37

27:37

Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to China on tariffs as the stock market backlash to the president’s trade action continued. Monday trading kicked off with a rollercoaster ride on worldwide markets and the day ended with further losses across the board, including the price of crude oil which hit a new low. Federal party leaders all addressed the…

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Confusing tariff messaging, Israel admits fault over killed paramedics in Gaza, Ovechkin breaks the NHL goal scoring record, and more 28:52

1M ago28:52

28:52

As the White House justifies its economy-shaking moves on tariffs yesterday, Its sending some messaging that some say is contradictory and confusing. We'll also take a look at how the Canadian auto and lumber industries are dealing with tariffs. Also: Israel is admitting its soldiers made mistakes in the killing of 15 paramedics in southern Gaza tw…

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Ten percent tariffs take effect, B.C.'s election battleground, the effect of Canada-U.S. tensions on a small Minnesota community, and more 28:07

1M ago28:07

28:07

U.S. President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs to date are now in effect. Ten percent across the board tariffs kicked in at midnight, targeting almost all U.S. imports except for those from Canada or Mexico. It's a measure that could trigger retaliation from all corners of the world. Also: British Columbia is proving to be a volatile battlegro…

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Tariff tailspin: Stock markets dive, Canada posts job losses, competing visions for the CBC, and a Canadian woman detained by U.S. border agents speaks out 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Donald Trump’s unprecedented global trade war is leading to historic losses on financial markets. Trillions of dollars have been wiped out, while new data shows the Canadian economy lost thousands of jobs last month. And: Ontario continues to struggle through the aftermath of a massive ice storm. Also: A Canadian woman detained by U.S. border agent…

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Canada’s counterpunch, shingles vaccine and dementia, and more 27:16

1M ago27:16

27:16

Canada will be imposing counter tariffs on the U.S. that mirror what the Americans are imposing on businesses here. That means 25 per cent on non-CUSMA-compliant vehicles. It’s another weapon in the trade war ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves yesterday – to reshape global commerce. And: On the campaign trail, Conservative leader Pierre…

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Trump moves to reshape global trade 27:02

1M ago27:02

27:02

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a baseline 10 per cent tariff on almost every country. Canada is largely exempt from today’s tariffs because of the free trade deal. But there are still the 25 per cent tariffs previously announced. Prime Minister Carney said Canada will fight today’s tariffs with countermeasures. We’ll have all the details.…

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Eve of tariffs, Quebec language law, carbon tax gone, and more 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

The White House says President Donald Trump is with his team – making final decisions on which countries to tariff and how high those tariffs will be. The actual announcement will come on Wednesday afternoon. Some senators are hoping to get the tariffs against Canada blocked – they are arguing the fentanyl crisis is not being fueled at Canada’s bor…

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Affordable housing plans, ice storm cleanup, and more 27:38

1M ago27:38

27:38

Liberal leader Mark Carney revealed his party’s housing plan, promising a program modelled on the home-building boom that followed the Second World War. It’s being stacked up against Conservative and NDP ideas to tackle Canada’s housing crisis. And: An ice storm in Ontario and Quebec leaves hundreds of thousands without power. Roads are blocked. Tr…

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Countdown to Trump's 'Liberation Day', Danielle Smith says mission accomplished, Rising cost of medical equipment, and more 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

In just a few short days, Donald Trump is promising to use tariffs to liberate his country from foreign goods. Its not entirely clear yet what will happen on that day. But Canadians will likely pay a hefty price. Also: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her trip to Florida to meet with conservative media personalities has paid off - getting the me…

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Conservative campaign dysfunction, SE Asia earthquake, Canada's brain gain and more 29:45

1M ago29:45

29:45

More than half-a-dozen Conservatives who spoke to CBC News describe the party's election campaign as "dysfunctional" "highly disorganized" and "a mess." The sources include individuals both inside and outside the campaign. Also: The number of people killed by a massive earthquake in Myanmar has grown to more than 1,600. And that number is expected …

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Carney-Trump phone call, Myanmar earthquake, bourbon backlash and more 25:53

1M ago25:53

25:53

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday, a conversation the leaders are describing as "extremely productive" and "constructive". Also: Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating earthquake. Hundreds are feared dead. And: There are sobering messages landing in the heart of…

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Carney’s fighting words on tariffs, measles cases up in Ontario, and more 27:02

1M ago27:02

27:02

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner for Canada. And he says Canada will respond next week, when new tariffs are supposed to take effect. Carney says he still hasn’t spoken to President Donald Trump, but expects to have a call within the next few days. And he says he has a strategy to save Canadian industries – t…

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Auto tariffs, pitching to seniors, Signalgate, and more 31:33

1M ago31:33

31:33

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on finished automobiles - starting next week. Canada sends more than 90 per cent of the cars and trucks it manufactures to the U.S. And the move could have a major impact – on an industry already struggling with uncertainty. The major parties are making their pitches to seniors – a demograp…

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Cdn election security, U.S. national security, home buying incentives, and more 25:42

1M ago25:42

25:42

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won the leadership race fair and square. Poilievre is responding to allegations the Indian government tried to interfere in the process – in his favour. Even if true, there is no evidence Poilievre was aware it was happening. Poilievre himself today pointed a finger at Liberal leader Mark Carney – saying…

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Campaign day two: tax cuts, affordability; violence in Gaza ramps up 25:47

1M ago25:47

25:47

Federal party leaders aren't wasting any time diving right in to an issue that defines the lives of many people in this country – the cost of living. The Conservatives have announced their plan to cut income taxes for the middle class, following a similar move from the Liberals. We have reports on what people are looking for, and what the promises …

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Federal election campaign: Day One 30:06

1M ago30:06

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Canada's 45th General Election is now underway. You'll hear what the leaders of all the major political parties are saying on day one of the campaign - and how they're pitching themselves to voters. Also: Canadians from across the country tell us what ballot box issues they care most about. And: We'll take you to Washington to talk about the how th…

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Liberals expand dental care, Reverse migration, Forced sterilization survivors, and more 26:13

2M ago26:13

26:13

The federal Liberals announced today they will expand access to dental care. But with the news coming just one day before an election call, are the Liberals trying to kick the New Democrats in the teeth? Also: As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration, a growing trend in reverse migration is emerging. The uncertainty at the…

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First ministers meet, Conservative pitch to workers, a plan for the Bay, and more 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

First ministers have their first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta’s premier says Carney and his environment minister are not on the same page when it comes to energy and emissions. And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to get 350,000 more trade workers trained across the country. He’s calling it his “more boots, less…

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Election call Sunday, China tariffs, Delta crash questions and answers, and more 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

Prime Minister Mark Carney will call an election on Sunday, CBC News sources have confirmed. The major party leaders have already started campaign style outings. Carney himself made an announcement about a GST break for first-time house buyers. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre pledged today to create pre-approved permits for major resources or …

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