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Front Burner

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

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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Canada is complicated. Alberta has opinions. Ride shotgun with host Kathleen Petty on West of Centre for conversations about the state of politics in Canada, as power and influence shifts West. Whether you live here or just can't look away, you’ll ge... more

Two weeks ago, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he’d struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply the world with millions of tonnes of Russian diesel. It stunned Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said he felt bet... more

France is in the midst of a weeks-long, nationwide protest that began with high school students lamenting the conditions of their public schools and issues like overcrowding, teacher shortages, and deteriorating facilities. 

But these protests quick... more

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For more than a year, the Biden administration said it wanted to limit the destruction in Gaza, increase humanitarian aid and bring the war to an end. But as the humanitarian crisis accelerated, the U.S. continued to supply Israel with weapons and di... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Lukasik
Cabinet minister from old progressive conservative governments
Provincial Government
Episode: CFB Wainwright tragedy + the final Alberta referendum push
Mark Carney
Prime Minister appearing at rally
Government of Canada
Episode: CFB Wainwright tragedy + the final Alberta referendum push
Ravi Agrawal
Editor-in-chief at Foreign Policy and host of FP Live
Foreign Policy
Episode: Is the world locked in an energy war?
Jason Markusoff
Political journalist discussed in the episode
Episode: The other nine referendum questions in Alberta
Jill Lepore
Pulitzer-winning historian at Harvard; staff writer for The New Yorker
The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State (book)
Episode: Is AI inevitable? Jill Lepore says no
Stephen Master
Former NFL/Nielsen executive, later at Nielsen and AGA-related activities
American Gaming Association/Tenure at Nielsen
Episode: How gambling became the game
Danny Funt
Journalist and author of Everybody Loses, The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling
Independent journalist/author
Episode: How gambling became the game
Nick Bonadio
Founder/CEO of Numberfire, later involved with Fandool
Fandool, Numberfire
Episode: How gambling became the game
Nigel Echols
Co-founder of Fandool Sports Book
Fandool
Episode: How gambling became the game

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
  • 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
    Canadaa month ago
  • A great show!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yejana
    Canadaa month ago
  • ☺️

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    homeslicenation4
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great explanation on “Canada’s immigration 180”

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzglow
    Canada2 months 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
    Canada2 months ago

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Audience debates host style varies, with both high praise and critiques of interview technique.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#25
Canada/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#24
Canada/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#6
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#131
Chile/News
Apple Podcasts
#149
Argentina/News

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Decoding the Russian plague scare
Q: What makes pneumonic plague different from other plague variants in terms of public health risk?
Pneumonic plague is highly dangerous and can spread between people, but it is not an airborne global pandemic threat like some respiratory viruses; with proper antibiotics and containment, the risk is much more contained than popular narratives suggest.
Quebec separatism in the 'elbows up' era
Q: Why did the Parti Québécois win with a separatist platform, and what does that say about Quebec voters right now?
The electorate appears to be returning to familiar fault lines between federalists and sovereigntists, with the PQ appealing to a base that still wants a referendum while appealing to younger voters through modernized messaging and positioning.
764: the violent extremist network targeting kids online
Q: What has been the role of platforms like Discord and Telegram in enabling or hindering the network?
Platforms have guardrails and removal processes for child sexual abuse material, but the networks continue to grow through private chats and evolving subgroups, indicating gaps in safety protocols and cross-platform coordination.
764: the violent extremist network targeting kids online
Q: Why has the network been designated as a terrorist entity, and what does that imply for investigations?
Authorities view the evolution toward public-harm and potential mass-violence as a justification for terrorist designation, which facilitates legal actions, cross-border cooperation, and more aggressive investigative tools, though practical cases of foiled plots remain limited.
764: the violent extremist network targeting kids online
Q: What is the 764 Network and how does it operate across platforms?
It is described as a loose web of individuals rather than a structured group, preying on vulnerable youths on gaming and social platforms, using private chat rooms to groom, exploit, and sometimes coerce into self-harm or sexual imagery, with some members later attempting to push for more violent or public-harm actions.

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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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Recent guests on Front Burner include:

1. Thomas Lukasik
2. Mark Carney
3. Ravi Agrawal
4. Jason Markusoff
5. Jill Lepore
6. Stephen Master
7. Danny Funt
8. Nick Bonadio

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