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Two Blocks from the White House

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American politics, Canadian context. Every Wednesday, Paul Hunter and Katie Simpson sit down with their colleagues to talk through the big stories in the U.S. capitol and ask the question: what does this mean for Canada? Unscripted, smart analysis from reporters with a foot in both countries, and a press pass to the White House.

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Clocking in at 108 minutes, U.S. President Donald Trump's state of the union address was the longest in U.S. history, with the only mention of Canada coming during a tribute to the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team. It’s all part of the 'U.S. is winning... more

Mark Wiseman made his debut as Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. this week, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. He starts the post in a complicated time for Canadian-U.S. relations, taking over from Kirsten Hillman, a stable presence and a dogged negoti... more

Did you catch the jeers? When U.S. Vice-President JD Vance was booed at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, it was not the welcome Americans are used to receiving on the global stage. 

It’s not just at the Olympics. P... more

Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump started his ‘51st state’ rhetoric, Canadians have been parsing every word to discern what's real and what’s bluster.

Last week, the White House was back at it, threatening tariffs on Bombardier and aircraft mad... more

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Paul Hunter
Host and journalist offering insights from the U.S. political landscape with a Canadian perspective.
Katie Simpson
Host and journalist providing in-depth analysis of U.S. politics from a Canadian viewpoint.
Willy Lowry
Co-host and journalist sharing insights on American political issues from a Canadian perspective.

Reviews

  • Please stop referring to « America »!!!

    Please, for the love of everything, use « USA » and not « America » when referring to the country south of the border. While it is not the only or even main factor driving their imperialism, words matter. Why do you think everyone was so excited by that part of Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl? Well, everyone outside the US that is.

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    4
    CDBossLady
    Canada15 days ago
  • An Important Perspective

    Courageous, insightful hosts that Canadians can be proud of. Their perspective is important

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fabriekstraat
    Canada15 days ago
  • Out of touch

    The hosts are completely out of touch. Maybe they’ve been living two blocks away from the White House for too long. They are completely indoctrinated with the USA propaganda. If you want to hear more of national guard is good and USA is completely safe for the privileged and protected, this podcast is for you. I’d just go a read the president’s posts on truth social if I wanted this garbage.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kaydog6969
    Canada20 days ago
  • I’m an American and rely on your show

    I find your insights and coverage to be quite incisive and eye opening , unlike anything I hear on the dozens of American politics podcasts I listen to. I’m also really angered by our President’s mistreatment of Canada and appreciate your perspective. It’s like listening to an outside objective view, but from someone who really knows you. Thank you for your reporting and analysis. Excellent show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimmyJames8
    United States22 days ago
  • Insightful and Compelling.

    Much appreciation to all those who host and contribute behind the scenes to this podcast. It fills a large gap in the Information Dome providing a truly Canadian perspective on world events unfettered by influence from US media giants. Straightforward, impactful, and engaging. I’ll take as much of this as you can give. Thanks to you and CBC for your continued hard work and dedication helping to make us all better informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken Again
    Canadaa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the intelligent and nuanced discussions about U.S. politics and their implications for Canada.
Many consider the hosts insightful, highlighting their journalistic expertise, but some critique the depth of analysis in certain episodes.
The show's unique angle of featuring Canadian perspectives on American political issues is particularly praised, appealing to an audience interested in geopolitics.

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#32
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#3
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#7
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#141
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#169
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#107
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Q: How do you feel about working in the US and supporting their economy amid current political tensions?
Katie views journalism as a public service and aims to help Canadians understand American decisions while recognizing the complexity of her role.

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