No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin

Will the Liberals' controversial  $130-billion platform be eclipsed by the death of the Pope? Darrell Bricker on what happens when the spotlight shifts away at a crucial campaign moment. 

This is the first election where the media has a direct financial stake in the outcome of the vote. Media watchers Peter Menzies and Tara Henley share their concerns about what it means for fair and objective reporting during election campaigns.

This election is all about leadership - and who Canadians believe will best manage the economy. Pollster Darrell Bricker on the voters focus and whether it's still on Trump or cost-of-living issues here at home.

Are “luxury beliefs” dividing the have and the have not voters? Polling guru Darrell Bricker and our pod panel  - Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain what's at stake.

Is the government asking the tough questions about Canada's regulatory and infrastructure problem? How will we attract the needed investment to counter the Trump tariffs? Trevor Tombe on what Canada must do.

Allan Gregg offers some interesting numbers and historical insight as Canada dives into a federal election campaign. What is the ballot question today? How might it change? Is it the same across age demographics? All this and more, on No Nonsense. 

Despite what Trump says - the US is dependent on Canadian oil and gas. Brian Zinchuk and Bronwyn Eyre on  Canada's next move in the trade war.

According to Sylvain Charlebois, all the political uncertainty in Canada has been damaging during the worst economic crisis - and will cost Canadian consumers. Our discussion on No Nonsense.

Does Mark Carney represent the leadership change Canadians are seeking? Darrell Bricker shares the latest opinion data.

Canada can no longer take our living standard for granted in the time of trade wars. Robert Asselin and Perrin Beatty on next steps.

Was the rare mineral deal doomed from the start? What was the motive behind the Zelenskyy-Trump showdown? Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain.

What is the state of mind in post-election USA? Clifford Young shares the latest polls and the changing American mind.

Canadian airfares are some of the highest in the world. What does it mean for Canadians travelers with the tariff and trade battles underway? Duncan Dee explains on No Nonsense.

Will boycotting American products make Americans feel the heat? Trevor Tombe on what Canada's next move should be in a “performative” trade war.

It's not just tariffs.... healthcare, defense, even the courts are all suffering because of red tape and an inability to react in real time. Matt Gurney and Tara Henley explain. 

Canadians want change - but who best meets that test: Pierre Poilievre or Mark Carney? Plus, How will Trump's threatened 25% tariffs impact the Canadians already reeling from price and tax hikes? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson share their political insight.

As tariffs and a trade war loom, can Canada get its own house in order? Will Mark Carney appeal to regular Canadians or be seen as an “elite” candidate? Jeffrey Simpson on the Liberal leader race and the state of play on both sides of the border.

Canada needs to get its act together on national security and economic matters to meet the challenges of Trump 2.0. Former Canadian ambassador David MacNaughton shares his insight on what happens next.

The Internet, smartphones, and now Artificial Intelligence have fundamentally changed our world - but what about how people experience each other? Christine Rosen shares her research.

The 51st state? A joke? Or a concept that might have a kernel of possibility? Our cross-border guest Diane Francis on whether a "merger of the century" is possible.

The woman behind the incredible phenomenon: Diane Dupuy on the Famous People Players, a black light puppetry troupe made up entirely of intellectually disabled performers and staff. 

What does Chrystia Freeland's shocking announcement reveal about the Prime Minister's hold on power. The No Nonsense Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.

What does it mean for Russia to lose Bashar al-Assad as an ally in Syria? Marcus Kolga explains Russia's proxy power in the Middle East. Plus, an update on Ukraine in the wake of Russia's most recent bombing campaign. 

Why doesn't Canada demand consumer protection or duty of care from the big banks? Andrew Spence explains why practices such as overdraft fees have been banned in other countries.

On this episode, we discuss the ethical questions surrounding the MAiD debate in Canada. James Downar and Eric Mathison share their perspectives.

Can DOGE, a department of government efficiency, work in Canada? Cutting costs and reforming the public sector with Donald Savoie. 

Yann Martel says Canada has often been called the greatest hotel on earth - but can afford the bill? A look at immigration, and its impact on everything from housing to healthcare with Mike Moffatt.

What does the capital gains tax mean for individuals, small businesses, and the value of your stock? Economist Jack Mintz gives us the troubling facts.

Surprise election outcome - or was it? Clifford Young, head of polling and societal trends at Ipsos, weighs in.

To mark Remembrance Day, a conversation with historian Tim Cook about Canada's contribution in the Korean war.

The Prime Minister's future, the U.S. election, and spies in our midst. The GenX/Millennial panel weighs in: Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley share their thoughts.

The longest serving government in Canada holds onto the rings of power, but the voters send a strong message. John Gormley analyzes last night's election results in Saskatchewan.

The debate over Medical Assistance in Dying is shifting from Parliament to court. The issue is whether those with mental illness should have access to a dignified death. Is it their charter right to choose? Lawyer Jocelyn Downie weighs in.

The Canada-US relationship is always key but often frustrating. It's a bond forged on the battlefields of WW2. Historian Tim Cook on the history that has defined our story.

Is Canada really broken? Can Pierre Poilievre fix it? Leading conservative thinker Sean Speer joins us on this week's No Nonsense.

The pundits are calling the VP debate weirdly normal - but hasn't the election stateside been just that? Clifford Young of IPSOS explains.

Former publisher and broadcast regulator Peter Menzies returns to No Nonsense to catch us up on the latest media controversies and the misuse of the phrase "protecting democracy."

A strike impacting the port of Vancouver is causing the loss of a billion dollars a day - with Canadian farmers being hit the hardest. Sylvain Charlebois explains the impact on Canadian food security.

A quick scan of the political landscape and the public mindset with Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker on this week's No Nonsense

Despite lessons learned from 9/11 and the pandemic, are we really any better prepared for crisis? We'll ask the No Nonsense Panel with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson.

This week on No Nonsense, Dr. Emily Laidlaw on striking a balance between consumer protection and protecting free speech online. Can governments be a fair arbiter? 

The Liberal government promises it will now start to stem the flow of foreign workers - but is it too little too late? Former Liberal advisor Robert Asselin says regrettably, yes.

Should we worry about space junk falling from Saskatchewan skies? Why are we building a rocket ship launch pad in Nova Scotia? What would it take to build a human settlement on the moon, or even Mars? Who's winning the space race, China or the West? Space expert Elizabeth Howell answers our spacey questions.

No Nonsense is back from a summer break with Gary Mar and a survey of the policies and politics impacting the Canadian energy sector and the environment.

How are American policies and politics dividing and disparaging the working class? Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon on how it will impact the U.S. election. 

According to General Wayne Eyre, our world has changed more in the last decade than the last 50 years. Why he is troubled by the state of our military's preparedness on this week's No Nonsense.

With two live wars, dozens of civil wars, and genocides underway, why is Canada trying to cut defence spending? Former Commander of the Army Andrew Leslie weighs in.

The unconventional origin story of a young political leader - biographer Andrew Lawton on the surprising life of Pierre Poilievre.

In the wake of a significant by-election loss, we talk with Stephen Maher, the author of “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” on No Nonsense.

Paul Wells, author of “Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times” joins us on No Nonsense with his view on what the Liberal by-election loss means for the PM.

The latest data shows that 68% of voters think that Justin Trudeau should resign. Darrell Bricker explains what Canadians are looking for in a new leader.