
Each week, POLITICO’s Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric bring to life the stories that are driving the news in Ottawa and beyond — drawing on their deep reporting from Parliament Hill and across the provinces to reveal the characters and conflicts that are shaping Canada’s future.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

A grand bargain between Ottawa and Edmonton appears to be taking shape, and details leaking out of Alberta connect carbon, pipelines and national unity. As Carney's Cabinet turns one, insiders are whispering about who should go. And finally, the firs... more
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra pulls back the curtain on why Canada-U.S. trade talks fell apart in October: Danielle Smith keynotes the Canada Strong and Free conference in Ottawa, and the separatism question walks in with her: The childcare agreement... more
A decision on 24 Sussex is coming, raising questions about where Mark Carney will end up living: The Spring Economic Update was called boring, but buried inside it is a political play targeting voters Poilievre thought were his. And finally, the Hill... more
On this special edition, Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric speak with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne ahead of the release of his Spring Economic Update. They press him on how the government plans to attract investment in a time of gl... more
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Great pod if you follow Canadian politics. It's like having a friend who roams the halls of Ottawa getting the behind the scenes scoops and gossip.
I really enjoyed this first episode. I was expecting a bit of bias since a liberal MP was invited but pleasantly surprised to hear the hosts being accurate with every segment they touched.
Update after the second episode:
Mickey Djuric can do a bit more to sound less biased. Her words always sugarcoat Liberals while subtly shading the Conservatives especially Pierre.
Would love to have less bias.
Just what Canada needs!
From the first episode, Playbook gives a perfect mix of news and commentary from hosts who know the Hill and go beyond the surface. Looking forward to making this show part of my ongoing news intake.
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Bilingual political analysis and Washington-to-Ottawa reporting that blends sharp policy insight with insider-style commentary. Episodes frequently hash out Canada's foreign policy posture, energy diplomacy, and domestic political strategy, often anchored by a 200-second interview with a prominent insider or guest. The show stands out for its strong Hill reporting, cross-border perspectives, and willingness to dissect party dynamics, leadership races, and polling with a data-driven lens. Listeners get a timely mix of global context, national policy debates, and on-the-ground anecdotes from Ottawa and beyond, making it useful for anyone tracking Canadian politics, governance, and policy outcomes.
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