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Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on.

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Pierre Poilievre easily won his leadership review in Calgary on the weekend with 87.4% of the vote. Today, senior Parliamentary bureau writer Aaron Wherry talks about the convention, whether it guarantees Poilievre’s future and what challenges still ... more

In just over a decade, the Conservative Party of Canada has lost four elections, picked three new leaders, and turned on two of them when they failed to become Prime Minister. As the party votes on Pierre Poilievre’s future as leader of the Conservat... more

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Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration has explicitly or implicitly borrowed from the Nazi tradition on social media.

Specific passages or iconography from the Third Reich have been repurposed in the context of the government’s own legisl... more

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has weighed in on the separatism movement in Alberta. Bessent has said that the province is a “natural partner” to the U.S., and that it has “great resources”.

While Bessent is certainly the most high profile U.... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Breland
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump 2.0’s Nazi-coded social feeds
Patrick Lennox
National security expert with extensive experience in the federal civil service
Episode: Is MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism?
Jason Markusoff
Writer and producer for CBC Calgary
CBC Calgary
Episode: Is MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism?
Aaron Ettinger
Professor of Political Science at Carleton University
Carleton University
Episode: Can NATO survive Trump?
Michael Scherer
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Stephen Miller: ICE’s ideologue-in-chief
Hugh Lovatt
Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: What’s Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ really about?
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council
American Immigration Council
Episode: Can ICE be restrained?
Astead Herndon
US political journalist and editorial director at Vox
Vox
Episode: U.S. politics! Iran crisis, ICE, Trump vs. the Fed
John Feeley
Former U.S. diplomat and ambassador to Panama
Episode: A veteran diplomat explains the 'Donroe Doctrine'

Host

Jayme Poisson
Host of Front Burner and an experienced journalist focused on major news stories and issues affecting Canadians and the global community.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Covers interesting topics and have great guests and experts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    May_Ontario
    Canada19 days ago
  • What’s happened to the content lately?

    I’ve been an avid listener for a few years and really enjoyed the deep dives with experts on pertinent topics, but lately it just feels like there are a lot of filler episodes, that although somewhat relevant, aren’t really the main topic of that day or week. Honestly I’ve moved on to listening to The Bridge, hosted by Peter Mansbridge, because the discussions are extremely timely and I get my information at the right time. I know it’s challenging to logistically find time with experts last minu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sandy2012121
    Canada21 days ago
  • Shallow

    and opinionated

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nocholas Maduro
    United States25 days ago
  • A very good in-depth look at issues that are important to Canadians. The host, Jamie Poisson, is a great interviewer.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kappamaki
    a month ago
  • good

    great job

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JMA4R
    Canadaa month ago

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Feedback indicates that while the show provides valuable insights, some episodes could challenge guests more robustly to foster deeper discussions.

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#182
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Spotify
#19
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#8
Canada/Trending
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#7
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#2
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#120
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Is MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism?
Q: What do you think it is ultimately that these US officials might be interested in here when it comes to the separatism movement?
They are interested in seeing Canada divided and fractured.
Is MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism?
Q: Do you think that this could be a threat to national security, if you could just distill it for me?
It is legal to advocate for the breakup of a province from Confederation, but with combining foreign interference, it could undermine Canadian sovereignty and social cohesion.
Can NATO survive Trump?
Q: What happens to NATO after Russia's incursions into Ukraine?
NATO refocused its agenda on Europe and its near abroad, finding a renewed sense of purpose in acting as a deterrent against Russia's aggression.
Can NATO survive Trump?
Q: How does Russia view NATO?
Russia regarded NATO as a function of American dominance and a series of vassal states to the United States during the Cold War.
Can NATO survive Trump?
Q: What was the original purpose of NATO?
The original purpose of NATO was to re-ignite confidence and to consolidate the ethical and spiritual forces of Western civilization after WWII.

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This daily news podcast offers in-depth discussions around pressing global and Canadian issues, often featuring expert guests who provide rich insights into various topics. Episodes frequently cover a mix of political events, health and societal change, international relations, and emerging trends in business and culture. Unique features include a focus on current political landscapes, the ramifications of U.S.-Canada relations, as well as discussions about social issues such as drug policies and climate change. This combination of timely information and expert analysis makes the podcast a significant resource for listeners interested in staying informed about critical global narratives from a Canadian perspective.

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1. Ali Breland
2. Patrick Lennox
3. Jason Markusoff
4. Aaron Ettinger
5. Michael Scherer
6. Hugh Lovatt
7. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
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