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Geopolitics with Frank McKenna

TD Securities
United States
Canada
Middle East
Iran
Tariffs
Trump Administration
Ukraine
Mark Carney
Liberal Party
European Union
KUSMA
Venezuela
Israel
Hamas
Canada-U.s. Relations
Pierre Poilievre
Trade Agreements
Conservative Party
Oil
Alberta

Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair at TD Securities and former Premier of New Brunswick and Canadian Ambassador to the United States, discusses geopolitical issues of the day in this monthly series hosted by Peter Haynes, Managing Director at TD Securities. For relevant disclosures, visit www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/geopolitics-podcast-public

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In Episode 79, Frank welcomes back his friend and colleague Chris Krueger, Head of Global Macro Research for TD Securities and an expert on Washington politics, to discuss the upcoming US Midterm elections in November. Before digging in on US politic... more

Frank and Peter found heaven in the May episode of Geopolitics with the marriage of a live audience for Episode 78 before a Jays game at the Rogers Center and a special guest appearance in the second half of this podcast by former Toronto Blue Jays P... more

Episode 77 covers a wide range of topics on the geopolitical landscape including the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, the implications on global energy markets of UAE's decision to exit OPEC and which person is leading Iran in negotia... more

In Episode 76, Frank ponders the potential outcomes of the War in Iran and its impact on other global geopolitical events. He believes that despite a wide bid-ask spread in peace negotiations between Iran and the US that the Trump Administration will... more

What if Cuba became a territory of Canada? What if Justice Alito suddenly retired this summer? These are just two of Frank's more provocative thoughts in this month's episode of Geopolitics. Frank also addresses the "monumental" Supreme Court ruling ... more

Two weeks have passed since Frank last spoke to listeners. Since then, it has been chaos in global geopolitical circles, with Frank wondering whether some of this noise is meant to distract from issues the US Administration would prefer to take a bac... more

Episode 73 of Geopolitics is a special episode in which Frank discusses the implications for global geopolitics of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Frank discusses backlash in Washington of the decision to arrest Maduro without Cong... more

Episode 72 of Geopolitics is a mix of current events and predictions for 2026. Frank discusses the U.S.'s recently released National Security Strategy that some pundits believe is akin to the original Monroe Doctrine published following the American ... more

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The Impact of Nicolas Maduro's Arrest on Geopolitics in the Western Hemisphere
Q: What will the implications be for Canada in light of Trump's actions?
Frank sees this as a potential positive for Canada, emphasizing the need for energy independence and increased support for pipeline projects.
The Impact of Nicolas Maduro's Arrest on Geopolitics in the Western Hemisphere
Q: What do you think is the real reason why Trump went after Maduro?
Frank indicates that controlling the flow of oil from Venezuela is the main motivation, dismissing other explanations around drug trafficking and regime change as inaccurate.
The Impact of Nicolas Maduro's Arrest on Geopolitics in the Western Hemisphere
Q: How is it possible that the US captured Maduro without suffering any material casualties?
Frank elaborates on the impressive military operation, highlighting the coordination and technology utilized, suggesting it showcases significant military ingenuity.
Iran Takes Center of World Geopolitical Stage
Q: Why does Iran with a nuclear weapon pose more of a threat than North Korea?
Iran could use it as an offensive weapon due to its leadership, contrasting North Korea's defensive posture.
Iran Takes Center of World Geopolitical Stage
Q: Were you surprised by any of the world reaction to Trump's move on Iran?
No, the reaction was predictable and showed that other nations were not fans of the Iranian regime.

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The episodes center on high‑level geopolitics and macroeconomic policy with a strong North American focus, pairing international conflict and energy security with trade, tariffs, and strategic budgeting. Across conversations, listeners get analysis of U.S. political dynamics, Canada–U.S. relations, and major global flashpoints—from tariff policy and Supreme Court rulings to tensions in the Middle East, Venezuela, and Iran. The discussion often ties geopolitical developments to energy markets, trade diversification, and national competitiveness, while occasionally touching on cultural touchpoints like sports. The format tends to feature senior voices from finance and government, offering practical implications for decision‑makers in business... more

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