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Front Burner

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Canada
United States
Iran
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Mark Carney
Alberta
Pierre Poilievre
Israel
Canada–united States Relations
Alberta Separatism
Openai
Conservative Party Of Canada
Strait Of Hormuz
Tumbler Ridge
Tariffs
Danielle Smith
USMCA
American Identity
Russia

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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David A. Graham
Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America.
The Atlantic
Episode: The Dems won big, but what comes next?
Alex Shephard
Senior editor at The New Republic
The New Republic
Episode: Voters punish Trump in midterm blowout
Moustafa Bayoumi
Professor of English at Brooklyn College and author of “How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America”
Brooklyn College
Episode: Republicans, Islamophobia and the midterms
Kevin Carmichael
Economics columnist and editor-at-large at The Logic
The Logic
Episode: Interest rates are up. Should you be worried?
Erin Griffith
Technology and business reporter at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Will Anthropic's IPO go boom or bust?
Kory Teneycke
Political strategist, co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy
Rubicon Strategy
Episode: Are Canadian conservatives ditching the fringe?
Dahlia Scheindlin
Pollster, political analyst, columnist, and author of The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel
Episode: Will Israeli voters turf Netanyahu?
Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party
Government of Alberta
Episode: Weekend Listen: Was this referendum worth it? We ask Danielle Smith
Jason Markusoff
CBC producer and writer covering Alberta politics
CBC
Episode: Weekend Listen: Was this referendum worth it? We ask Danielle Smith

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 7.4k ratings
  • The best Canadian news podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    drexl93
    16 days ago
  • It's an easy to listen to podcast that gives you a better understanding of current news. I like her interview style.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    redtastygem
    23 days ago
  • A great way to get the news you need in depth, but in short form. I don't listen to every episode, but the ones that pique my interest are generally great! I do wish that CBC was funded well enough that ads weren't necessary, but that's a government issue, not a FB issue.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    faye
    a month ago
  • Valuable resource for Canadians who want to keep up with national and international events.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fehwalker
    a month ago
  • Great way to start my day!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aculanicki
    a month ago

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#19
Canada/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#24
Canada/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#6
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
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Apple Podcasts
#124
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#141
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The Dems won big, but what comes next?
Q: How do you think we're going to see him govern from here on?
Graham expects Trump to keep using executive orders and directing the executive branch, while Democrats pursue oversight and subpoenas. He says the effectiveness of their efforts remains to be seen.
The Dems won big, but what comes next?
Q: When you look at the whole issue set and these trends in the opinion and priorities of the voting public, what do you see as the primary drivers of the election result?
Graham points to the cost of living, corruption and opposition to data centres. He says Trump's failure to address inflation, the Iran war's economic effects and public concerns about wealthy elites all contributed.
Republicans, Islamophobia and the midterms
Q: What do you make of that through line between Trump's birtherism in 2011 and what we're seeing today?
Bayoumi argues that the attacks imply that people who are not white must continually prove their Americanness, while white Americans are presumed to belong.
Republicans, Islamophobia and the midterms
Q: What is it about El-Sayed, in particular, that you think has roused the specific kind of response?
Bayoumi says El-Sayed is a progressive candidate with a consequential Senate race, and that attacks focus on his Muslim identity to suppress discussion of his platform.
Voters punish Trump in midterm blowout
Q: Just take me through the practicalities of what it means to have a House and a Senate that now are controlled by the Democrats here. Like how could it materially change how this government and this administration governs?
Shephard says the Democratic majorities can investigate the administration and use subpoena power, but the filibuster and presidential veto make landmark legislation unlikely. They will also have to decide how to negotiate over government funding and whether to pursue impeachment.

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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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2. Alex Shephard
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4. Kevin Carmichael
5. Erin Griffith
6. Kory Teneycke
7. Dahlia Scheindlin
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