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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

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Latest Episodes

After back-to-back-to-back successes in attracting Conservatives to join his team, Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a fourth floor-crosser. And this time, it's from the NDP. Are more still to come? The House Party podcast team — Catherine Culle... more

More than a week has passed since Israel and the United States launched a massive attack on Iran — a move the prime minister says Canada supports "with regret." How does that stance square with the vision Carney laid out in Davos? Former Canadian amb... more

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Two leaders, two visions, two itineraries. Prime Minister Mark Carney is once again travelling abroad to strengthen Canada's trading relationships with fellow middle powers like India, Japan and Australia. How much sway does Canada hold in this new g... more

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Once again, Prime Minister Mark Carney has convinced a Conservative to cross the floor and join his Liberal Party — the third MP to do so in just a few months. And it comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tries to manage the fallout from a ca... more

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Anne-Marie Slaughter
CEO of the think tank New America and former U.S. State Department official
New America
Episode: Why Carney and Poilievre are each going global
Bob Zimmer
Conservative MP representing Tumbler Ridge
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: MPs unite to help Tumbler Ridge heal
Nathalie Provost
Liberal MP and Secretary of State for Nature, survivor of the École Polytechnique shooting
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: MPs unite to help Tumbler Ridge heal
Katie Telford
Longest serving chief of staff to a prime minister in Canadian history
Office of the Prime Minister
Episode: MPs unite to help Tumbler Ridge heal
Jeff Flake
Former Republican U.S. Senator who frequently opposed Trump during his presidency.
Episode: A 'stunning' speech... But what does Carney do now?
Maninder Sidhu
Canada's Minister of International Trade, involved in discussing trade agreements and Canada's international positioning.
Government of Canada
Episode: A 'stunning' speech... But what does Carney do now?
Tjorven Bellmann
German Ambassador to Canada, discussing parallels between Canadian and German responses to international pressures.
Episode: A 'stunning' speech... But what does Carney do now?
Rachel Doran
Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada
Clean Energy Canada
Episode: Carney's got a trade deal with China. What's under the hood?
Philippe Authier
Covers Quebec's National Assembly for the Montreal Gazette
Montreal Gazette
Episode: Carney's got a trade deal with China. What's under the hood?

Host

Catherine Cullen
Host of The House, CBC. Regularly leads political interviews and analysis across Canada with experience in Ottawa reporting and regional perspectives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 755 ratings
  • Really enjoyed hearing from David Frum. Please invite him again.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Joseph Valenti
    3 months ago
  • What David Frum gets right

    Catherine’s interview with David Frum related to Build Canada really brings to light the truth. Mr. Frum got this narrative right. The federal government is finally focusing on the need to focus on a united path that will allow us to build projects of national interest. This takes courage and discipline. I agree with Mr. Frum. Small groups should never be given a veto on the initiatives that will bring a better life to the majority of Canadians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YEG_Mari
    Canada3 months ago
  • Ads

    Advertisements from Fortis BC - please NO!! I appreciate that CBC is underfunded but it’s really distasteful to hear this program reporting on the climate crisis, interrupted by an ad from a dirty fossil fuel company like Fortis. LNG is dirty - make no mistake, and contributing to the climate crisis. I hope you can find funding from elsewhere

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Island Kate
    Canada3 months ago
  • I want to like the show but

    Catherine asks incredibly leading questions in her interviews. I’d ask her to use more open ended questions and get the interviewee to be more specific if they dodge. With the leading questions, the guest will almost inevitably dodge the question.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joey Joe Joe shabadoo junior
    Canada4 months ago
  • Witty and Insightful

    Love catching up on the news with The House and House Parry on the weekends. The commentary is always insightful and witty accompanied by amazing guests with balanced perspectives. The fun and excitement that Cathrine Cullen and her guests show on the podcasts are in deep contrast to the doom and gloom that is so typical in political and news focused shows. The House and the House Party sounds and feels like a chat with friends by the fire, even when debates and interviews get spirited. Thank yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    magbits
    Canada4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the calm, informative tone and avoidance of hot takes.
Shows strong hosting by Catherine Cullen with balanced, insightful guests.
Guests consistently bring high-level expertise and practical perspectives on policy and governance.
Some reviews call out perceived interviewer bias and preference for open dialogue.

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

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#134
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#9
Canada/News/Politics
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#28
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#238
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#12
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#85
Colombia/News/Politics

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MPs unite to help Tumbler Ridge heal
Q: What do you feel the priorities need to be, what the priorities are in terms of how Canada tries to deal with this domain?
The commander emphasizes strengthening sovereignty and resilience in space capabilities as critical military objectives to deal with international threats.
MPs unite to help Tumbler Ridge heal
Q: How is she thinking about this moment and the best way to support survivors and affected families?
Nathalie Provost expresses that children need a place to express their grief and emotions, requiring strong adults to help them navigate their feelings.
MPs unite to help Tumbler Ridge heal
Q: You've been speaking to some of the families that were directly affected, that have lost children. What have people been telling you?
Bob Zimmer shares deep emotional insights about the families grieving after losing children and the community's strength in supporting each other.
Carney shifts gears to get more EVs on Canada's roads
Q: How close are we to that?
Mélanie Joly states that they are in conversation with international automakers and have set caps to regulate the number of EV imports to push for local manufacturing.
Carney shifts gears to get more EVs on Canada's roads
Q: Why is continuing to put so much money into making cars a good move?
Mélanie Joly believes it supports the backbone of the economy, mentioning both the significance of auto workers and new investments from car manufacturers.

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The show presents深入 political analysis of Canada's federal landscape, often tying domestic policy debates to international dynamics. Episodes frequently center on leadership, party strategy, and policy shifts, with emphasis on cross-region perspectives from Parliament Hill to the provinces, plus global context through diplomacy, trade, and security issues. A standout feature is the mix of expert commentary, live reporting, and scenario planning that helps translate complex geopolitics into accessible storytelling. Listeners who crave grounded, policy-forward discussions across the political spectrum may find this program especially insightful and timely, with frequent guests ranging from seasoned politicians to influential policy researcher... more

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1. Anne-Marie Slaughter
2. Bob Zimmer
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5. Jeff Flake
6. Maninder Sidhu
7. Tjorven Bellmann
8. Rachel Doran

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