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Front Burner

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Canada
United States
Donald Trump
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Mark Carney
Alberta
China
NATO
Openai
Israel
Canada–united States Relations
Elon Musk
ICE
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Of Canada
Strait Of Hormuz
Tumbler Ridge
Tariffs
Trump Administration

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

A recent terrorism arrest in Alberta has been linked to the group 764, an extremist network that coerces children into self-harming and sharing sexual material. But many of the perpetrators aren't adults, they're also minors.

Ioanna Roumeliotis, co-... more

Prime Minister Mark Carney has been working to bring more foreign investment into Canada. At his recent Investment Summit, he told investors from all over the world that Canada “has what the world wants." 

This got us wondering, who already owns Can... more

Today is the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, where the country remembers the 150,000 Indigenous kids who were taken from their communities and forced to enrol in Indian Residential Schools. While there, they were subjected to widespr... more

In just over five weeks, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections and the contours of the vote are taking shape.

Republicans are defending narrow majorities in Congress. Trump’s approval ratings are underwater, with the economy and... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Lee
Senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Episode: Who owns Canada's economy?
Connie Walker
Host of Stolen, Surviving St. Michaels; journalist
CBC
Episode: Why are residential school testimonies being destroyed?
Mark Follman
National affairs editor at Mother Jones, investigative journalist on mass shootings
Mother Jones
Episode: Disturbing new allegations about ChatGPT, Tumbler Ridge
Samuel Moyn
political theorist and professor at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Is the U.S. a gerontocracy?
Victor Jack
NATO reporter for Politico
Politico
Episode: Why Russia has Europe on edge
Iona Craig
Journalist who has been reporting on Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula for over a decade
Freelance journalist / Yemen expert
Episode: How did the Houthis become so powerful?
Phelan Johnson
Host of See You In Chord; guest introduced during the episode
See You In Chord
Episode: Politics! Parliament’s 'consequential' agenda
Sean Speer
Editor-at-large at The Hub and former senior economic adviser to Stephen Harper
The Hub
Episode: Should Canada have taken the U.S. deal?
Joe Parkinson
Journalist, Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The EU opens the door to Canada

Host

Jayme Poisson
Host of Front Burner; CBC/Radio-Canada affiliation noted across episodes; leads in-depth interviews on politics, policy, and international affairs

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • Overall Great, just less US

    Overall I love Front Burner and have listened to it since it first launched. My sole criticism is the times at which the pod focuses on wholly American issues (not ones impacting Canada directly) when there are Canadian stories to be told. But overall, great content for Canadian news.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bob Marq
    Canada9 days ago
  • A great show!

    My favourite CBC podcast. Great interviewing, great subjects, great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yejana
    Canada23 days ago
  • ☺️

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    homeslicenation4
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great explanation on “Canada’s immigration 180”

    A very complex topic told very well and clearly. Great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzglow
    Canadaa month ago
  • Everything I need to know

    I have explored so many different podcast channels, always seeking an efficient way to stay tuned into the world. Before podcasts, I tuned into CBC radio and always felt connected. In recent years, the podcast explosion has left me feeling disconnected from the main stream, but when I started listening to Front Burner I had that good ol’ CBC feeling again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevulator
    Canadaa month ago

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Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, well-sourced guests and strong questions.
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Audience debates host style varies, with both high praise and critiques of interview technique.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#25
Canada/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#28
Canada/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#19
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#80
South Korea/News
Apple Podcasts
#162
Argentina/News

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Is the U.S. a gerontocracy?
Q: Can you tell me exactly what is meant by the term gerontocracy?
It means rule by the old, by people who are older and hold power, with power concentrated among elders who are less represented by younger generations.
Why Russia has Europe on edge
Q: What would trigger Article 5 if a hybrid attack escalated?
Article 5 would most likely be considered if a hybrid attack caused mass casualties and could be clearly attributed to Russia, but there is significant caution about escalation risk, and whether such an attack would unify all allies in a military response remains a political decision.
Why Russia has Europe on edge
Q: Is that strategy working at all?
While politicians in Europe largely maintain unity and vow continued support for Ukraine, the effectiveness of Russia's strategy is nuanced; public fear and misperceptions can be amplified, but official deterrence and alliance solidarity remain intact for now.
Why Russia has Europe on edge
Q: Tell me more about what Russia's strategy is here.
Russia appears to be pursuing a three-pronged strategy: weakening support for Ukraine by undermining military aid and creating political pressure, testing NATO resolve to see how far it can push alliance cohesion, and presenting itself as powerful to provoke public fear and drive calls for settlements on Moscow's terms.
Trump's uphill road to the midterms
Q: So what larger questions are Americans being asked to confront this November? Is this a referendum on Trump, on the economy, on the Iran war?
The guest explains that voters are weighing multiple concerns—economic strain, job security, and perceptions of leadership—while campaigns attempt to distinguish themselves on issues like cost of living and corruption; the midterms aren't just about Trump, but about broader governance and policy questions that shape voter choices.

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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 covers timely, high-signal political, policy, and global topics through interviews with scholars, journalists, and policy insiders. Episodes frequently thread immigration, Canadian politics, international affairs, and major economic or security developments, often pairing historical context with contemporary events. A standout quality is its interview-driven format that blends rigorous expertise with accessible storytelling, helping listeners understand complex issues from multiple angles. The show appears to attract policy-minded professionals and engaged readers who want deeper context than daily headlines, and it often features credible voices from academia, journalism, and government circles. Listener feedback suggests stro... more

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1. Marc Lee
2. Connie Walker
3. Mark Follman
4. Samuel Moyn
5. Victor Jack
6. Iona Craig
7. Phelan Johnson
8. Sean Speer

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