From Carney’s nation building projects, to Trump’s tariffs, to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Here’s our updated lineup to cover 2025’s most important stories. The Bridge is back tomorrow. Listen weekdays on @CanadaTalks167 or wherever you get your podcasts.

More than a few people have wondered whether becoming PM transformed Mark Carney, the climate guy, into a non-climate guy. Did he suddenly toss his green t-shirt for any colour but?   More on this, this week in The Buzz:

Those of us who witnessed the 1995 Quebec Referendum will never forget it. @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson are here to revisit that historic moment, as we approach its 30th anniversary. Listen today on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms & YouTube. 📍 https://t.co/SsM04ZYBpS

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Would you run for any public office? If so, why or why not? Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Canadian federation separates federal and provincial powers and responsibilities. It’s worked for 158 years, but does it still work? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts return with an especially relevant conversation today. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Check out this week's issue of The Buzz by @petermansbridge: What really happened at the Trump-Carney summit? https://t.co/2M38zm1dZD

So, what really happened at that Trump-Carney summit in Washington this week? Was it a success? A bust? A wash? Depending on who you read, you can find arguments for all of those conclusions.   Find out more in this week’s edition of The Buzz:

Trump & Carney’s first meeting looked tense. Not so this week - smiles, laughs and near boyish banter. Is a deal close or was it all for the cameras? @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson have their say. Today on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms & YouTube. 📍 https://t.co/AnUJ7aCPKw

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Even in dark times, there are so many things to be thankful for in our lives. This week we highlight a selection of your reasons to be thankful, ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore! Starting with rising tensions in Sweden because of the Ukraine War. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

It’s PM Mark Carney’s second face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, and they know each other’s positions pretty well by now. Does that mean some kind of deal could happen today? @althiaraj & Rob Russo join to discuss. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Mark Carney heads back to Washington for his latest meeting with Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished? Dr. Janice Stein is back to answer these questions, plus the latest updates on Gaza peace talks. Listen @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

This week in The Buzz, take a look at the articles that caught my eye and may have escaped yours. We’re covering Putin’s media narrative on the Arctic, Canada’s plans for a sovereign AI future, rising food insecurity, and more.    Read it here:

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The great pipeline battle between Ottawa, Alberta, and BC. What’s at stake? @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada. Listen at noon EST on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.

From buy back programs, to handgun bans, to protection for hunters - your views on gun control in Canada are our focus this week on Your Turn. Plus, the Ranter has his latest take on Trump. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

For 15 years different governments delayed tough decisions about the Post Office. Now it’s tough choice time again. Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts join to discuss. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Former British PM Tony Blair isn’t talked of much anymore, but a meeting at the White House this afternoon may make him key to the Gaza equation. Dr. Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair & much more this week. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.

There will be no more direct to home mail delivery. Why? Money, and the fact that the Post Office is losing lots of it. You’ll find this story and more in this week’s edition of The Buzz:

It was a tense back and forth between Colin Robertson and US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. Was it about time? @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson are here to discuss this and a lot more on Good Talk. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST. 📍 https://t.co/8ysQnEJQ5p

We’ve spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada - today we’re looking south. Are you worried about the future of the US? As always your letters came flooding in. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.