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This week in The Buzz: The strategist behind Pierre Poilievre, the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the federal election, and Canadian’s who are selling their US properties. Subscribe here: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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As the week ends, thousands of Canadians are out of work because of Trump’s tariffs. The question now: How will it impact the federal election campaign? Chantal Hébert and Rob Russo join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube. youtu.be/GUiuZ8ZT45A

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What do you expect from the parties, and their leaders, in the federal election? What issues are most important? It’s Week Two of your answers to this question, plus the Random Ranter’s take on his election issue. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Conservatives are divided with their polling lead collapsed. Liberals are stumbling over one of their candidates. Are these serious issues for Carney & Poilievre? Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey join. 🎙️on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube youtu.be/Cn3Oww06-nc

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Another milestone for The Bridge, passing 15 million downloads. Not bad for a retirement project! Thanks to our loyal listeners, amazing guests, & incredible partners at SXM Canada, @sparkadvocacy.bsky.social, & @natnewswatch.bsky.social. Listen weekdays on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.

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With a federal election underway, trusted news, opinion, and research matters more than ever. The team at @natnewswatch.bsky.social has stepped up our coverage with the ElectionWatch 2025 feature. 📌 Stay on top of the latest polling, projections, and news here: nationalnewswatch.com

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Special guest @avindman.bsky.social joins The Bridge today, with his sense of the relationship between Trump and Putin, plus advice for Canada on how to handle Trump. Dr. Janice Stein also joins with thoughts on Vindman’s remarks. Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms at noon EST.

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It’s only week one of the election campaign, and parties are making big promises – and lots of them. Find more on this, criticisms of the party leaders, and more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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It was bad enough when Ford told Poilievre he didn’t have time to campaign. Now Ford’s top strategist says Poilievre is heading for defeat. What’s really happening here? Chantal & Rob join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube. youtu.be/Hmtj-zn6GtM

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Aside from Trump’s tariffs, what’s your biggest campaign issue? You had lots to say this week, highlighting the issues you most want to see party leaders discuss during this election campaign. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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48 hours into the federal election - what’s your biggest takeaway? Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here to give their spin on the start of this campaign. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST. youtu.be/frLpt8_nd60

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As candidates scramble across Canada they have 5 weeks to impress voters. A national election receiving international attention - how much of that attention also means interference? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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We are heading straight into a campaign, like this weekend. We’ll have a new government of some sort before the tulips pop in May. You can read about the main players in this week’s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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The election will be called this weekend, and our country’s voters will be determining Canada’s future. Are Carney and Poilievre ready for the weeks ahead? Chantal Hébert & Rob Russo join for Good Talk on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube. youtu.be/Vum58rEFLVM

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Week Two of your replies to a simple question: What’s on your mind? Canada-US relations are your focus again. Some of you are angry, some concerned, and some offer ideas for what’s next with our southern neighbour. Noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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There’s a few common themes in recent polls: Liberals and Conservatives neck-and-neck, and an NDP collapse. What do these changes really mean? Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube to discuss. youtu.be/kqHtYyG8OpM

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Talk about a quick trip. In less than 48 hours Carney talks with Zelensky, Macron, Starmer, and the King. What can be accomplished? Why nothing yet with Trump? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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The latest Right Honourable was sworn into office yesterday along with the smallest cabinet we've seen in years - decades, even. And they sure have a big job ahead of them. Read more in my newsletter, The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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The Carney cabinet will be almost half the size of previous PM’s. Is this about optics or does it mean a more effective "war" cabinet for the fight with Donald Trump? Chantal Hébert & Rob Russo join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube. youtu.be/XA-gcRodNHg

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A simple question this week on Your Turn - what’s on your mind? Your letters, in almost all cases focus on the relationship between Canada, the United States, and specifically their President Donald Trump. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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It seems like a daily issue: The Trump Factor. How can you deal with that, and him, during a federal election campaign? Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST. youtu.be/729goxLf1Fo

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How will Mark Carney navigate Canada’s relationship with Donald Trump? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss the new Liberal leader’s impact on Canada-US relations. Plus, how will Europe handle Russia without US assistance? Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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This was not a good week for Donald Trump, with markets down and a significant retreat from his opening position on tariffs. All that and more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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In two days Liberals will have a new leader, and the country will know who their next PM will be. It’s a huge decision with significant consequences. @chebert18.bsky.social & Rob Russo join to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube. youtu.be/uibQ1XbeJ6I

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With a national election campaign potentially just days away, what qualifications are you looking for in a good politician? That’s our focus today on Your Turn, with your responses from across the country. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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The race for party leadership & an upcoming federal election will reshape Canadian politics, but is anything more important than Trump’s tariffs & annexation threat? Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube. youtu.be/GOX3176JCIM

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Friday’s shouting match in the Oval Office shocked the world. With Trump and Zelensky, America and Ukraine, now seemingly at odds, what happens next? Dr. Janice Stein is here with her assessment on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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The verbal brawl between Trump and Zelenskyy was nothing like we’ve seen before. You can read more about this, the Liberal leadership race here at home, and more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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So much for Keir Starmer. Given the chance to stand up for Canada, Britain’s PM left us twisting in the wind. How bad does that look? Does it even matter? @chebert18.bsky.social & Rob Russo join for Good Talk on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube. youtu.be/6a2YBLk3fC4

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There’s no doubt that many of us are buying Canadian at grocery, hardware, or clothing stores, but where do you draw the line? Your letters came pouring in this week, ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Our own ‘spin room’ of Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey join today to break down last night’s Liberal leadership debate. What did we learn? Plus, what would a landslide in Ontario’s election mean for democracy? Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Dr. Janice Stein has been to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan in the past week, and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0. Can we learn from what they're doing? Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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It’s almost impossible to go through a campaign error-free. Candidates make mistakes; the only question becomes how damaging they are. More on Carney’s hiccups in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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Are Conservatives getting nervous about Carney’s polling gains? Is Carney getting a ‘free pass’ from media scrutiny? @chebert18.bsky.social & Rob Russo are here to tackle that & more today on Good Talk. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST. youtu.be/ZP1a0AVrWq8

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Amid continued 51st State threats, our question is simple: If you were writing to an American friend, what would you say about the current situation between Canada and the US? Today is Your Turn on The Bridge - listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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The Moore-Butts combo is back with a big question: How do you cut government waste, and does Elon Musk have the answer? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social join for conversation #19 on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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All 13 Canadian premiers visited Washington this week. They met with some Trump officials – but could not get a meeting with the president himself. You can read more about this visit in this week’s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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While Donald Trump continues to question Canada’s sovereignty, what are our friends and allies saying? Anything? Why the silence? @chebert18.bsky.social and Rob Russo are here for Good Talk, on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube. youtu.be/tL3Yo7ueWJk

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Between the Liberal leadership race, and a Federal election expected this spring, there seems to be at least one new poll per day. What are your first impressions when seeing a new poll? That’s our focus on Your Turn, today SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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These are crazy times to be a political candidate. From party leadership, to provincial office, to prepping a national campaign - how has Trump changed things? Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey join. Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube. youtu.be/i1otrJ4_5yU

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Trump’s National Security Advisor says he doesn’t “think” the US has plans to invade Canada. Really? Dr. Janice Stein is back to discuss what happens next in the Canada-US relationship, and in the Russia-Ukraine War. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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The current state of play between Canada and the U.S. is impacting Canadian political races and causing a surge in patriotism. You can read more about this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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Have Trump’s ramblings and the ongoing tariff dispute changed Canada’s political landscape? The Liberals certainly seem to think so. Chantal Hébert and Rob Russo are here to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube. youtu.be/nnABfGu3zGU

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Donald Trump’s actions, proposed tariffs, and sovereignty threats have many Canadians very upset. What does the fracture in US-Canadian relations mean to you, and what are you planning to do about it? Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Who blinked first? Trump or Trudeau? Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey go head to head on the tariff issue for Smoke, Mirrors & The Truth. Plus Keith Boag joins the podcast with his take. Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube.

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The trade war is on. After a wild weekend of threats and counter-threats; tariffs and counter-tariffs; and even booing at hockey games? Dr. Janice Stein is here to assess the situation, and Trump’s motive. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Monday night marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In tomorrow’s edition of The Buzz, we’re reflecting on the memory of the Holocaust, and the disturbing rise of antisemitism throughout the world. You can read it here: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

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Trump is poised to hammer Canada with tariffs tomorrow, or so he says. Chantal & Rob are here to put his promise into perspective, including what Canada is ready to do about it. Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube. youtu.be/nsN3g6eB6mE

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At a time when news consumers have many different options to follow the events of their world, habits are changing. How have yours changed? Where do you get your news these days? That’s our focus today on Your Turn. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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