
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1982 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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
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
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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Covers interesting topics and have great guests and experts
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
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A very good in-depth look at issues that are important to Canadians. The host, Jamie Poisson, is a great interviewer.
great job
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Apple Podcasts | #120 |
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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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Recent guests on Front Burner include:
1. Ali Breland
2. Patrick Lennox
3. Jason Markusoff
4. Aaron Ettinger
5. Michael Scherer
6. Hugh Lovatt
7. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
8. Astead Herndon
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