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The Munk Debate podcasts is home to two of the most popular Canadian current affairs podcasts: Friday Focus with Janice Gross Stein and Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne

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Latest Episodes

What is the point of negotiating with Donald Trump when experience suggests that agreements may not be binding, concessions may not be reciprocal, and terms may not be honoured? Reports now suggest the Canadian government is preparing to make signifi... more

This special episode features the full Munk Debate on the Crisis of Liberalism, held before a live audience of 3,000 at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall in November 2023.

Arguing for the motion was the controversial British M.P. and former cabinet ministe... more

Andrew and Rudyard open the show by examining the competing priorities confronting Prime Minister Carney's government. On one hand is the immediate geopolitical imperative: reducing Canada's dependence on a U.S. trading partner that President Trump h... more

This special episode features the full Munk Debate on Mainstream Media, held before a live audience of 3,000 at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall in the fall of 2022.

Arguing for the resolution Be it Resolved, don't trust mainstream media, was the associat... more

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Recent Guests

George F. Will
American writer and columnist; debater in favor of liberalism
The American Enterprise Institute (mentioned contextually)
Episode: Be it Resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right
Jacob Rees-Mogg
British politician; debater opposing the motion
UK Parliament (House of Commons)
Episode: Be it Resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right
Ash Sarkar
Commentator and writer; debater opposing the motion
British media/activism
Episode: Be it Resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right
Sohrab Ahmari
American conservative writer; debater in favor of the motion
The Wall Street Journal (as a journalist in transcript context)
Episode: Be it Resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right
Yanis Varoufakis
Former Greek finance minister, economist
Former Greek Government/Academia
Episode: Be it Resolved the capitalist system is broken, it's time to try something different
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Publisher of The Nation magazine
The Nation
Episode: Be it Resolved the capitalist system is broken, it's time to try something different
Arthur Brooks
Former head of the American Enterprise Institute
AEI
Episode: Be it Resolved the capitalist system is broken, it's time to try something different
David Brooks
New York Times columnist and author
The New York Times
Episode: Be it Resolved the capitalist system is broken, it's time to try something different
Ehud Olmert
Former Israeli Prime Minister, Finance Minister, and Mayor of Jerusalem
Israeli Government/Politics
Episode: Be it resolved, it is in Israel’s interest to support a two-state solution

Hosts

Rudyard Griffiths
Chair of The Munk Debates and host for main-stage debriefs and related discussion programs.
Janice Gross-Stein
Co-host and expert contributor with emphasis on Middle East politics and U.S. foreign policy analysis.
Andrew Coyne
Regular Munk Debate contributor and Globe and Mail columnist; provides geopolitical and economic analysis across episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 897 ratings
  • Andrew Coyne’s View of Carney’s focus is a pragmatic one unlike Rudyard’s and left environmentalists

    I’m giving the July 31st episode with Andrew and Rudyard with 4 stars because I am 100% in agreement with Andrew’s point of view in terms of the priorities of the global geopolitics and economies have changed and the value of climate priorities have taken a bit of a back seat. But it really frustrates me that Rudyard’s views are making it sound like Mark Carney is back tracking on climate matters. Perhaps, environmentalists are able to provide for their families no matter what economic condition... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    YEG_Mari
    Canada10 days ago
  • Updates are needed

    I really like this podcast. Rudyard is great. I’m sure Janice had a time when she too was great, but that time is passed; someone new needs to be involved on the Friday episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sarelo
    Canada2 months ago
  • Truly Biased

    Sorry, I thought this would be related to real debate. Instead, it’s just another leftist echo chamber. I could not make it through the episode where the leftist described how the USA is lacking in armaments, while the great and power Islamic Regime of Iran had weathered all that the USA could dish out? Please don’t delete any of these and let’s see how the future world looks back on this yellow propaganda. I have a feeling it will be with embarrassment and laughter.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SuperSaiyan54
    United States3 months ago
  • One star for the 4/24/26 episode

    This episode and others would benefit from experts with ties to the global majority (Africa, Asia and descendants of Africans and Asians). Any mature person knows that they need to diversify their investments. But experts with knowledge of policies and trends in Africa and Asia (especially West Asia) can apply this basic investment advice with cultural competence. PM Carney must know what other Canadians paying attention know. Canada (a country of 35 million that needs to advance its own truth a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    berni2012
    United States4 months ago
  • In app purchases

    I love this podcast and I’d happily subscribe. But… you need to allow subscription though the Apple podcast app.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ralph Forsyth
    Canada5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, in-depth policy discussions that help decode complex geopolitics for informed decisions.
Balanced, rigorous debates with strong guest lineups, though some listeners feel host interruptions hinder discussion.
High-quality international affairs analysis with a Canadian perspective; some critics want more diverse viewpoints.
Appreciated for civility and structured debate, though a few reviews call for broader expert representation.

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#10
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Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump doubles down on the Iran war and tariffs, and an AI model escapes the lab
Q: What is the rationale behind the new tariffs and their potential fiscal effects?
The tariffs are framed as a response to deficits and a means to generate revenue, yet there is skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about long-term economic damage, with some arguing they could be used as a bargaining tool while others warn they will backfire politically and economically.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump doubles down on the Iran war and tariffs, and an AI model escapes the lab
Q: What is driving the escalation in the Iran conflict?
The escalation appears linked to both strategic calculations by Iran and a perceived need to push back against American power, with debates about how U.S. actions and rhetoric influence Iran's responses and the broader regional balance.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney's new sovereign wealth fund is a solution in search of a problem down
Q: Is this more of a policy instrument or a political communications exercise?
Griffiths and Coyne discuss the tension between rhetoric and economics, suggesting much of the proposal may be driven by branding and political signaling rather than sound economic fundamentals.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney's new sovereign wealth fund is a solution in search of a problem down
Q: What do you make of this and what do you think he's trying to do?
Coyne responds with skepticism about the fund's design, noting the lack of details and questioning the necessity of a single large state-run instrument versus private-sector alternatives.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney gets his Liberal Majority
Q: Will Mark Carney's leadership style shift in a majority government?
Yes, with a majority, Carney would have greater latitude to implement a broader agenda, potentially shifting policy to reflect a more technocratic and consensus-driven approach while managing a diverse caucus.

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