Power and Politics

CBC Radio

Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.

  • 55 minutes 31 seconds
    The controversial allies set to join Trump's cabinet

    Experts and the Power Panel discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks — who include Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk and Mike Huckabee — and the controversies and investigations that surround them. Plus, Mexico's former CUSMA trade pact negotiator responds to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Mexico be removed from the deal. 

    13 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 59 minutes 11 seconds
    Ontario premier pitches ousting Mexico from North American trade pact

    Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli explains why the provincial government is suggesting Mexico be removed from the North American free trade agreement over its "backdoor" access for Chinese imports. Plus, the president of Canada's largest union reacts to Ottawa ordering ports back to work and sending disputes to binding arbitration. 

    12 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 42 minutes 39 seconds
    Thousands gather in Ottawa to honour service and sacrifice

    Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor responds to Conservative claims of a 'prayer ban' at Remembrance Day ceremonies despite continued prayers today. Plus, Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary Gerry Butts gives advice for Canada's approach to a second Trump presidency. 

    11 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 52 minutes 17 seconds
    Liberals focus on border as Trump threatens mass deportations

    The Liberals revive a cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and focus on trade and the border as president-elect Donald Trump threatens mass deportations. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt explains her steps toward expanding abortion access. Plus, the Power Panel debates lessons for Canada from the U.S. election.

    8 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The world prepares for trade, foreign policy under Trump 2.0

    Experts and the Power Panel discuss what a second Donald Trump presidency will mean for trade, the economy and the border. Plus, Poland's Ambassador to Canada Witold Dzielski explains his country's view on the security of Europe with a U.S. president-elect who questions aid to Ukraine. 

    7 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 47 minutes 45 seconds
    Why did Trump win? Where did Harris go wrong?

    Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly lays out Canada's approach to president-elect Donald Trump's trade and foreign policy threats. Then, strategists and party insiders dissect how Trump captured key swing states, and how Kamala Harris's campaign fell from its polling advantage. 

    6 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 49 minutes 17 seconds
    The presidential race is over. Who will America choose?

    As results roll in, current and former U.S. ambassadors to Canada discuss what the outcome of the 2024 U.S. election will mean north of the border. Plus, the Power Panel debates how Ottawa is preparing for the next president. 

    5 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 53 minutes 4 seconds
    The stakes for the U.S. and Canada in the 2024 presidential election

    Reporters at candidates' headquarters and in key battleground states reveal the anxieties on the eve of the U.S. presidential election. Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman lays out the stakes for the relationship. Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault defends his draft of an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector. 


    4 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 53 minutes 57 seconds
    Trump's violent rhetoric escalates in final days of U.S. campaign

    U.S. reporters react to Donald Trump suggesting that rifles be trained on Liz Cheney, then trace what the candidates' final pushes will look like with 4 days left until the election. Plus, the Power Panel breaks down the Liberals' offensive against the Conservatives in new ads. 

    1 November 2024, 4:10 am
  • 58 minutes 38 seconds
    Advocates vow legal action over Alberta gender-affirming care, pronoun bills

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new bills banning minors from getting certain kinds of gender-affirming care and requiring parents to be notified of classroom pronoun changes. Then, Amelia Newbert, founder of a non-profit that supports gender-diverse youth called Skipping Stone, warns of harms from delaying care and counters Smith's claims on the risks of puberty blockers. 

    31 October 2024, 4:10 am
  • 56 minutes 35 seconds
    More Liberal MPs call for secret ballot on Trudeau's leadership

    Liberal MPs Alexandra Mendès and Ali Ehsassi tell Power & Politics why they want a secret ballot vote on Justin Trudeau's leadership. Ehsassi says the dissent some MPs expressed at caucus last week was "the tip of the iceberg." Plus, Trudeau goes on the offence over the Conservative leader's security clearance, saying he's asked intelligence services to find a way to brief Pierre Poilievre anyway. 


    30 October 2024, 4:10 am
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