Best C Byrne Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 340 - Humanode: One Person, One Vote with Victor Vernissage 52:35

1d ago52:35

52:35

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Jenni Byrne says she won't run Conservatives' next election campaign 46:17

3d ago46:17

46:17

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't be running her party's campaign in the next federal election — but defends choices made during the last election, which saw Poilievre lose his seat. Power & Politics hears from host of the Beyond a Ballot podcast, Rachael Segal, who scored a rare interview with Byrne…

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Indigenous rights 'at the core' of C-5, Carney tells Métis leaders 45:51

4d ago45:51

45:51

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Métis leaders in Ottawa Thursday as part of ongoing consultations on his major projects plan. Power & Politics hears from Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden on how those talks went. Plus, U.S. tariffs kick in for more than 60 countries, as President Donald Trump's trade war wages on. CBC's Peter Arm…

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Retaliation strategy has 'evolved' in Canada-U.S. negotiations: Champagne 45:42

1d ago45:42

45:42

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends Canada's previous decisions to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., but tells Power & Politics that Canada's strategy has now evolved. Plus, a former economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump shares her trade advice for Canada.

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'Energy in the room' is why Canada didn't get U.S. deal: Hoesktra 45:13

6d ago45:13

45:13

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells Power & Politics that Canada wasn't granted an extension for a trade deal with the U.S. because of the 'energy in the room' during negotiations. Plus, two top cabinet ministers meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to strengthen trade ties. Former Mexican trade negotiator Juan Carlos Baker discu…

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Ep 339 - Sociocide with Charles Derber 1:04:58

9d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Charles Derber, a sociology professor at Boston College, talks with Steve about his book, 'Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations and the Quest for Democracy.' Steve suggests the book aligns with his own assessment that US sociocide (social disintegration) demands revolutionary change. Electoral politics are a distraction and a dead end. The…

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Viable deal was 'not yet in sight' at U.S. tariff deadline: LeBlanc 46:22

10d ago46:22

46:22

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada won't accept a bad deal from the U.S. and that there had been no viable deal on the table this week ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. Power & Politics has reaction from Canadian industry and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt. Plus, The U.S. economy is starting to feel the burn of an international tr…

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Mexico secures 90-day U.S. tariff delay. Is Canada next? 50:29

11d ago50:29

50:29

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a tariff delay for Mexico, one day after saying there would be no extensions on his Aug. 1 deadline. Power & Politics asks Kenneth Smith Ramos, Mexico's former chief negotiator for the modernization of NAFTA, what about Mexico's approach got them Trump's first extension. Plus, Conservative foreign affairs criti…

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Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state in September 46:59

12d ago46:59

46:59

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September if the West Bank's governing body, the Palestinian Authority, agrees to certain conditions. Power & Politics brings you reaction from Israel’s Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed and the former chief representative of the Palestinian general delegation to Canada Mona …

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Republican senator tells Trump not to hike Canada's tariffs on Friday 44:58

13d ago44:58

44:58

North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer tells Power & Politics he's 'encouraging' U.S. President Donald Trump to ‘extend’ his Aug. 1 deadline if there’s no deal with Canada, saying he doesn’t think a boilerplate tariff makes sense because ‘Canada is special.’ Meanwhile, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli says his province is ‘r…

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Listen Now: Lawless Planet 5:29

14d ago5:29

5:29

It’s not that hard to kill a planet. All it takes is a little drilling, some mining, a generous helping of pollution and voila! Earth over. When you take stock of what’s left, it starts to look like a crime scene: decapitated mountains, poisoned rivers, oil-soaked pelicans, maybe a sun-bleached cow skull in a dried-up lake bed. The only thing missi…

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Is a 15% baseline tariff the best Canada can get from a U.S. trade deal? 39:48

14d ago39:48

39:48

U.S. President Donald Trump has struck two major trade deals in recent weeks — both with a baseline 15 per cent tariff on most goods. As the Aug. 1 deadline for a Canada-U.S. deal looms, former Quebec premier Jean Charest says that tariff rate could be the new precedent for countries like Canada. The Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Elections Canada ma…

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Ep 338 - Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? with James Fishkin 1:01:02

16d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

If we had the power to design our own political system, what would it look like? Stanford Professor James Fishkin talks with Steve about deliberative democracy, a method that brings together diverse, representative groups to weigh policy trade-offs in a fact-based, civil environment. He maintains that when people get the chance to discuss issues in…

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Trump says U.S. and Canada may not reach trade deal 44:21

17d ago44:21

44:21

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that 'we haven't really had a lot of luck with Canada,' saying 'I think Canada could be one where there's just a tariff, not really a negotiation.' B.C. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon reacts to Trump's comments and explains why he's preparing for the worst with the U.S. Plus, In…

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Canada's team in D.C. says 'lot of work' still needed for deal 43:41

18d ago43:41

43:41

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and five Republican senators on a two-day trip to Washington this week, but says negotiators still 'have a lot of work in front of us' before a trade deal can be struck. RBC chief economist Frances Donald forecasts that it could be a while before Americans fe…

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Premiers 'united' like never before ahead of tariff deadline 48:54

19d ago48:54

48:54

After three days of talks focused on global trade challenges, Canada's premiers say they're 'united' like never before. Power & Politics brings you reaction from a number of premiers, including an exclusive broadcast interview with Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

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Canada-U.S. trade deal by Aug. 1? Carney says ‘it depends’ 54:18

20d ago54:18

54:18

Prime Minister Mark Carney joins Canada’s premiers in Huntsville, Ont., to deliver an update on trade talks with the United States, with the Aug. 1 deadline just 10 days away. Carney says he’ll only sign a deal that’s ‘in the best interest of Canadians.’ Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston tells Power & Politics he believes Canada is on a ‘path’ to a d…

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Premiers begin 3-day talks focused on Trump's trade war 44:38

21d ago44:38

44:38

Premiers kick off three days of talks largely focused on Canada-U.S. negotiations, as President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches. David Cochrane asks British Columbia Premier David Eby whether he's ready to accept some tariffs as part of a U.S. trade deal. Plus, premiers sit down with Indigenous leaders as the push to build big nati…

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Ep 337 - The Overdose Economy with Charles LeBaron 1:04:42

23d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Dr. Charles LeBaron is a retired CDC scientist and the author of Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids. He talks with Steve about the ill-considered response to the opioid crisis and the tragic and preventable consequences of the CDC’s 2016 guidelines. Restricting prescriptions without providing treatment (whether fo…

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PM, premiers meet next week as trade deal uncertainty looms 44:35

24d ago44:35

44:35

The prime minister will join premiers for a meeting in Ontario cottage country next week, as the Aug. 1 deadline for a Canada-U.S. trade deal draws closer. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt shares her priorities for the meeting. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is making some changes to his tone and strategy as he faces a must-win byelecti…

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'Colonization in 2025': Some chiefs slam Carney's C-5 summit 48:45

25d ago48:45

48:45

Some Indigenous leaders emerged from a summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney voicing further frustration about a government law that aims to fast track major projects, with Kehewin Cree Nation Chief Vernon Watchmaker saying the legislation 'is not modernization, it is colonization in 2025.' Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty joins Power…

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Carney singles out China in crackdown on non-U.S. steel 45:08

26d ago45:08

45:08

As the Canadian steel industry reels from U.S. tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his own near-worldwide tariffs to defend it, promising that all countries but the U.S. and Mexico will face 50 per cent steel tariffs on imports beyond set quotas — and another 25 per cent if any of it was made in China. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly tells…

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Carney says a tariff-free deal with the U.S. is unlikely 48:30

27d ago48:30

48:30

When asked about the possibility of a deal with the U.S. that removes all tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney said there isn't much evidence of the U.S. making agreements without them. A member of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, says that the question may be 'how big' and broad the t…

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Trump sours on Putin, sets 50-day deadline for peace deal 48:04

28d ago48:04

48:04

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Russia with 100 per cent tariffs if it doesn't strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine in 50 days, and says he's concluded Russian President Vladimir Putin's talk about peace on their 'nice' phone calls 'doesn't mean anything.' Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer argues Trump has shifted 'close to 180 degr…

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Listen Now: Flesh and Code 8:58

28d ago8:58

8:58

Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human. Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his …

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Ep 336 - MMT101 with Jim Byrne 57:11

1M ago57:11

57:11

**You’re invited to join us Tuesday evening for Macro ‘n Chill, an online gathering where we can listen to and talk about this episode. Tuesday July 15, 8pm ET/5 pm PT Click here to register This week we're releasing an interview Steve did as a guest of Jim Byrne, host of MMT101 podcast. Steve and Jim have much in common, so it’s interesting to hea…

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Trump threatens 35% tariffs. Should Canada take it seriously? 45:25

1M ago45:25

45:25

Chief U.S. negotiator for the original NAFTA agreement, Carla A. Hills, says the president's threat of 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods on Aug. 1 is 'like shooting your sibling in the heart.' Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations member Arlene Dickinson argues the threat isn't a surprise, and that there's likely to be some level of…

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Can a new leader revive the NDP? 45:29

1M ago45:29

45:29

The NDP will choose a new leader in March in a contest with a $100,000 entry fee, sources tell CBC News and Radio-Canada. The Power Panel breaks down the questions about the NDP's identity that need to be solved if it hopes to recover from a severely reduced caucus in the last election. Plus, Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli says…

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Is support for Pierre Poilievre's leadership fading? 45:37

1M ago45:37

45:37

As columnists for the Toronto Sun and National Post report on rumblings of discontent with Pierre Poilievre's leadership among Conservative supporters at the Calgary Stampede, the Power Panel discusses whether support for Poilievre is fading following this year's federal election loss. Plus, former assistant parliamentary budget officer Sahir Khan …

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RCMP charges military members in alleged plot to seize Quebec land 45:07

1M ago45:07

45:07

The RCMP says active-duty members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people charged in an alleged plot to seize land near Quebec City and create an 'anti-government militia,' with three people charged with facilitating terrorist activity. Insight Threat Intelligence president Jessica Davis says the weapons seized amount to 'by far' the lar…

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Carney says pipeline is 'highly likely' for major projects list 52:20

1M ago52:20

52:20

Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Calgary Herald on Monday that Ottawa's list of fast-tracked projects will likely include an oil pipeline to the coast of British Columbia. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds, and breaks down why Ontario and Alberta have signed a memorandum to work together on developing new pipelines and railways for oil and…

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Ep 335 - Bonding Against Austerity: Can States Offset Federal Cuts? with Ben Wilson & Scott Ferguson 1:13:55

1M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

**Tuesday evenings, we host an online listening party, Macro ‘n Chill, to discuss the current episode. It’s a great way to get to know other members of the community and talk about the ideas expressed in the podcast. Join us this Tuesday, July 8th, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Click HERE to register Scott Ferguson and Ben Wilson of the Money on the Left coll…

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Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began 44:31

1M ago44:31

44:31

Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv says Russia is increasingly attacking civilians after it targeted Kyiv overnight with waves of drones and missiles in its largest aerial assault since the full-scale invasion. Kovaliv responds to concerns about Ukraine's decision to pull out of an anti-landmine treaty. Plus, economist Don Drummond break…

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Automakers pressure Carney to kill electric vehicle mandate 48:32

1M ago48:32

48:32

Auto sector executives met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, but also advocate for the cancellation of the electric vehicle mandate. Canada's former chief NAFTA negotiator John Weekes evaluates the state of talks with the U.S. after a suspension over the weekend, arguing the president 'likes to show…

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White House says Canada 'caved' as trade talks resume 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells Power & Politics that stopping the digital services tax returned Canada to the 'front of the line' for U.S. negotiations, and says he has a 'strong belief' Carney can get Parliament to allow concessions on supply management despite a new law that aims to prevent exactly that. Plus, Canadian Identity and…

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Ep 334 - MMT for the Proles 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Part of our mission is to introduce MMTers to socialism and socialists to MMT. We’ve had a few metaphorical doors slammed in our faces along the way. Former friends from the MMT community now delight in slinging accusations worthy of a HUAC hearing, while some socialists suspect modern monetary theory is just a sideshow of bourgeois economics. So, …

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