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Front Burner

CBC
Donald Trump
Canada
United States
Mark Carney
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Pierre Poilievre
Gaza
Trump Administration
Elon Musk
Alberta
Tariffs
ICE
Climate Change
Venezuela
China
Canadian Politics
Israel
Mental Health
Conservative Party Of Canada

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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Latest Episodes

The ceasefire in Iran has been in place for five weeks, with no clear end in sight to the war. The latest peace negotiations fell apart, with U.S. President Trump saying that the ceasefire is on “life support.” So what happens now? What kind of pain ... more

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Today on the show, the President of Princeton University, Christopher Eisgruber, joins us. 

He makes a defense of the role of post secondary institutions at a time when they are at the centre of a culture war and the target of an incredibly hostile ... more

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President Trump arrives in Beijing today for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He’s bringing with him a long list of tech and business titans like Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg.

There’s a lot on th... more

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As part of its Spring economic update, the federal government revealed that it’s considering privatizing the country’s airports. The Prime Minister says it could free up money to fund other major projects and improve air travel for Canadians.

But a ... more

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Tristan Harris
Technology ethicist, co-founder of Center for Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: The perils of unregulated AI
Ari Berman
Voting rights correspondent at Mother Jones; author of Minority Rule
Mother Jones
Episode: The end of the Voting Rights Act?
Robert Benzie
Queen's Park Bureau Chief at The Toronto Star
The Toronto Star
Episode: Is Doug Ford in trouble?
Mike Isaac
New York Times tech correspondent
New York Times
Episode: Elon Musk vs OpenAI
Kathryn Olmsted
Distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Episode: Why is everything a ‘false flag’?
David Wight
Lecturer at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and author
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Episode: How the petrodollar took over the world
Jim Balsillie
Former co-CEO of Research In Motion and BlackBerry; founder of the Canadian Shield Institute
Canadian Shield Institute
Episode: Can surveillance pricing be stopped?
Paul Hunter
CBC's senior Washington correspondent and co-host of Two Blocks from the White House
CBC
Episode: A third attempt on Trump’s life?
Seth Harp
Journalist and author of The Fort Brag Cartel
Journalist and author
Episode: Why can’t the U.S. win its wars?

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Jayme Poisson
Host of Front Burner

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • Cowichan members face increased racism with media coverage of DRIPA

    I want to hear from Cowichan and other First Nations on their perspective of what is happening with DRIPA in BC. The media coverage has been extremely one sided and full of fear mongering. Meanwhile the Cowichan people live under grinding daily racism and poverty. The context of indigenous lives is the ground on which these decisions must be made. I did not hear that perspective in this summary. DRIPA allows negotiations between equal partners under the law to begin. Without DRIPA fist nations n... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Julinetrou
    Canada25 days ago
  • Professor

    Jayme is the best - I am very particular about where I get my news, and Jayme is always informative and insightful. I loved the podcast on Cuba (Peter Kornbluh), and today’s podcast with Daron Acemoglu. Keep bringing in super guests and asking all the right questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Dewald
    Canada25 days ago
  • Deep, critical, well-sourced

    I am constantly impressed by the level of expertise and knowledge that this podcast brings to reporting on national and international issues. Jayme asks critical questions, going beyond surface level analysis, while keeping the show accessible. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salma W K
    Belgiuma month ago
  • Very biased

    If you’re a centrist looking for unbiased commentary, this show is not for you. Almost every episode is roasting Trump, this and that. It gets tiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Gwennnxx
    Canadaa month ago
  • Is AI making us dumb?

    To paraphrase Eddie Pepitone, “oooo the machines are gonna be smarter than us… Look around! It’s not that hard!!” But yes! Let’s listen to the experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jammyjimmy
    Canada2 months ago

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Some critics call for more Canadian content and a broader guest diversity.
Overall, feedback highlights thoughtful, nuanced discussions but recurring concerns about balance and depth of host moderation.
Listeners praise the wide range of topics and strong guests, with high regard for informed debates.

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#24
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#37
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#13
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#3
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#234
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#136
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The end of the Voting Rights Act?
Q: How has Chief Justice John Roberts influenced the court's stance on race-conscious remedies and the Voting Rights Act over the years?
Roberts has framed a broader view that remedies addressing race can themselves be discriminatory, contributing to a conservative trajectory that has weakened civil rights protections, including the Voting Rights Act, through multiple decisions over time.
The end of the Voting Rights Act?
Q: Can you walk us through what happened in the Louisiana case and why the Supreme Court ruled the way it did?
The ruling struck down a Louisiana district that was majority Black, raising concerns about the ability to maintain minority representation and suggesting that districts designed to reflect demographic majorities could be challenged as unconstitutional.
The perils of unregulated AI
Q: Why is global coordination essential, and what would that look like in practice?
Countries must agree on red lines, share data about AI risks, and establish common standards and governance structures to prevent a race to the bottom, much like nuclear-era communications and regulatory frameworks that prevent uncontrolled escalation.
The perils of unregulated AI
Q: What concrete policy steps would you like to see to slow or redirect the AI trajectory?
Adopt liability and duty of care for AI companies, strengthen whistleblower protections, treat AI as a product with safety standards, and establish international cooperation to share evidence of dangerous AI behavior to prevent an unchecked arms race.
The perils of unregulated AI
Q: What are some of the parallels you're seeing now with the rise of AI?
The same incentive-driven logic seen in social media—where profit and engagement dominate—will push AI to maximize output and surveillance-like capabilities, potentially replacing human labor and concentrating wealth, unless regulators or new norms intervene.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Front Burner

What is Front Burner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Front Burner is a daily Canadian current-affairs show that dives into major headlines with expert guests and policy-focused hosts. Episodes commonly explore geopolitics, diplomacy, technology in society, and national issues through rigorous analysis and real-world implications, often pairing entrenched policy topics with historical context. The program stands out for its high-caliber guests, Canada-centered lens on global events, and a consistent emphasis on explaining complex topics to a broad audience. This makes it valuable for listeners who want deeper understanding of policy decisions, international relations, and the technology–society intersection, all framed in a Canadian perspective.

Noteworthy strengths include a steady stream of... more

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Recent guests on Front Burner include:

1. Tristan Harris
2. Ari Berman
3. Robert Benzie
4. Mike Isaac
5. Kathryn Olmsted
6. David Wight
7. Jim Balsillie
8. Paul Hunter

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