
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2144 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

This week, some of the biggest financiers in the world will be gathering in downtown Toronto along with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's premiers for an investment summit.
The summit is part of Carney's plan to spur $1-trillion worth of... more
As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. continued to deepen this week, U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke ahead of a fourth round of negotiations between the two countries later this month.
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Many economists say the bond market is the most important financial market in the world. It sets the baseline for almost everything Canadians borrow: mortgages, car loans, lines of credit. And right now, it’s looking pretty weird.
30-year U.S. Treas... more
The U.S. announced a new string of bans and tariffs against Canadian products, set to go into effect later this month. This came after Canada imposed counter-tariffs against billions of dollars of American imports. As the trade war ramps up, we look ... more
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I listen to Front Burner and the topics are always informative and insightful. The very best of CBC.
To be clear, the government information stored on the cloud includes Canadian’s personal health, financial, identity information that the feds receive via our cpp and old age pensions, employment insurance, health and housing programs. This is what the u.s. tech companies want access to. The interview may not have made clear the significance of the federal government policy attempt to store data (the cloud) in Canada. The Fede government is currently laying off 30% of the federal workers, replac... more
‘Algorithmic vassal state’ frikkin loved that quote. Loved it!
The content of these podcasts is educational and I look forward to every one. However, there is another reason I gave it 5 stars. When I hear the opening music and Jamie’s voice start it is somehow very comforting. It is a strange anxiety release in this crazy world we are in right now.
I am a US citizen with multiple Canadian family members. This pod was recommended to me by my cousin on a recent visit to Canada for a family reunion. I have been an avid listener since.
The topics thus far, have been excellent. The content has been extremely thought-provoking. As a somewhat conservative leaning American, I particularly enjoy topics that deal with either world, events or events touching on the Canada-US relationship. The production always provides an interesting perspective ... more
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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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Recent guests on Front Burner include:
1. Rose Horowitch
2. Paul Journet
3. Jessica Singer
4. John Semley
5. Seerat Sohi
6. Josh Wingrove
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8. Timothy Sawa
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