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In this first TechKnow podcast of 2026, Bryan Ashenden is joined by Blake Briggs, CEO of the Financial Services Council to discuss the regulatory and policy developments shaping the year ahead for advisers. The conversation explores CSLR, the growing focus on innovative retirement income solutions and the potential for tax and superannuation reform in the Federal Budget. Disclaimer: Information current as at 18 February 2026. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account and the BT Cash Management Account Saver. Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products. BTPS, BTFM and WFSL are subsidiaries of Westpac. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Panorama products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 784 207 or by visiting bt.com.au. A person should obtain and consider the PDS and TMD before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of interests in the Panorama products. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared for use by advisers only. It must not be made available to any client and any information in it must not be communicated to any client. The views expressed in the TechKnow podcast are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of BTPS or any other company within the Westpac Group. This TechKnow podcast provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. This information does not take into account your clients' personal objectives, financial situation or needs and so you should consider its appropriateness, having regard to these factors before acting on it. Awards are opinions only, are not recommendations and are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding to acquire, dispose or hold interests in BT Panorama. Awards and ratings are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. BTPS cannot give tax advice. Any tax considerations outlined in this document are general statements, based on an interpretation of current tax laws, and do not constitute tax advice. As such, you should not place reliance on any such taxation considerations as a basis for making your decision with respect to the product. As the tax implications of investing in this product can impact individual situations differently, you should seek specific tax advice from a registered tax agent or registered tax (financial) adviser about any liabilities, obligations or claim entitlements that arise, or could arise, under a taxation law. If you need more information to complete your tax return, please consult your accountant or tax adviser to obtain professional tax advice. Please keep your BT Tax Statement and this Guide for income tax purposes. The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BTPS does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your clients' particular circumstances.

2 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us as we got an unexpected jobs report showing just how many were added recently. Why has Trump declared this is his economy now, over a year after taking office? Why do people still not think this is a healthy economy yet? How much value has been added back to the worker's paycheck? What is EJ looking at next? 210 - Do people say “thank you” too much? An Indian implant to Britain thinks so. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Can you believe the Money Melody answer? 235 - Is Larry Krasner running for Mayor? Will Cherelle Parker be able to hold him off? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Fireworks are going off during Pam Bondi's hearing today! Josh Shapiro continues to be a bad neighbor. 1215 - Side - all time neighbor 1220 - Even Canadian journalists are calling out the media for not covering the horrific shooting in British Columbia correctly, as they mislabel the transgender shooter as a woman. Your calls. 1230 - Jack Posobiec, influence and TPUSA affiliate, joins us today to get his reaction to the success of the alternate halftime show. Dom commends Jack for setting this up and Jack returns the favor to Dom for promoting it early and often. Why did his experience at 1210 WPHT help him overcome hurdles putting this together? How big was the scope of viewership? What can Dom not believe is coming out of Jack's mouth regarding the performance? Was Kid Rock lip-syncing? How did the cello make their way into the performance? 1250 - Your calls. 1 - School Choice Evangelist, Corey DeAngelis, join us this afternoon. How many people, especially in Texas, have applied for the new universal school choice program? Have over a million kids now applied across the country? Why are lawsuits about curtailing school choice being shot down by the courts? Why are all eyes on Mississippi? What is it like having Randi Weingarten calling him out in the New York Post? Why can Josh Shapiro no longer point the finger when it comes to school choice? 120 - What are the state police doing, shooing away from surveyors away from land that isn't his? Does he have a personal army at his disposal for things he doesn't like? Your calls. Scott Presler calls out our elected officials to their faces. 130 - Why are so many towns in Camden County Democrat? Where are the Republican mayors? 140 - Imagine if Josh Shapiro were President? Those poor neighbors. Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild 155 - Will Republicans face the new Nuremberg Trials, and then be sent to hell? 2 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us as we got an unexpected jobs report showing just how many were added recently. Why has Trump declared this is his economy now, over a year after taking office? Why do people still not think this is a healthy economy yet? How much value has been added back to the worker's paycheck? What is EJ looking at next? 210 - Do people say “thank you” too much? An Indian implant to Britain thinks so. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Can you believe the Money Melody answer? 235 - Is Larry Krasner running for Mayor? Will Cherelle Parker be able to hold him off? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment, and social programs, and share insights on how organizations can prepare for the changes ahead. This conversation offers timely analysis and practical takeaways to help you navigate the budget's impact with confidence.  Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of CanadaChris Holz, Principal, Campbell Strategies Jesse Clarke, Founder, JN Clarke Consulting Aline Nizigama, CEO, YWCA Canada Paul Farran, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Cooperation CanadaThis episode of CharityVillage Connects is brought to you by the WUSC. For more than 50 years, WUSC has been working alongside communities around the world to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. Now, Canadians have the chance to join us by volunteering internationally. As a WUSC volunteer, you'll collaborate with local organizations, share your experience, and help co-create initiatives that expand opportunities for young people. For more information about how you can use your expertise to improve economic opportunities for young people, visit volunteer.wusc.ca.About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Budget 2025: Canada Strong — Full Report (Government of Canada, 2025)9 in 10 Canadians are Concerned About the State of Housing in Canada Today (Abascus Data, 2025)Police-reported hate crime and cybercrime, preliminary quarterly data, first quarter of 2025 (Statistics Canada, 2025)Social Policy Trends: Domestic Violence and the Housing Crisis (University of Calgary, The School of Public Policy Publications, 2025)Vital Signs Report (Community Foundations Canada, 2025)A Welfare Analysis of Universal Childcare: Lessons From a Canadian Reform (Sebastien Montpetit, 2025)New National Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for Affordable Child Care in Canada (YWCA Canada, 2025)CRIAW-ICREF's Initial Reaction to Budget 2025 (CRIAW-ICREF, 2025)National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (Government of Canada, 2022–2032)National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Reports (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, 2015)National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Calls for Justice (MMIWG, 2019)Government of Canada Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Strategy (Government of Canada, 2025) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. 

The episode kicks off with a series of News Hits, including the legal updates surrounding kingpin Tony Mokbel, the conclusion of the search for Dezi Freeman in Mount Buffalo National Park, and the shift toward digital banking in Australia. The team also discusses the latest political shifts, featuring the reunion of the Liberal and National parties and the unveiling of the upcoming Federal Budget by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Victoria’s Record-Breaking Heatwave: A look at the January heatwave that saw temperatures hit 50 degrees, leading to widespread power outages across the state. World-First Environmental Recovery: A deep dive into the release of the critically endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussel into the Crawford River—a landmark conservation effort. The "Rude Sydney-Sider" Myth: An investigative opinion piece exploring whether Sydney's reputation for being "cliquey" is actually a byproduct of the city's high cost of living and time constraints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stake could not be any higher. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects we do a deep dive into the first Federal Budget of the Carney government and explore its impacts on the Canadian nonprofit sector as Canada continues to navigate economic and security challenges brought on by ongoing threats of an all-out trade war, threats to Canada's national security, and even threats to our sovereignty – all of which are truly unprecedented in our lifetimes and are emerging from a previously unthinkable source – our closest trading partner and ally.   What does the budget signal for Canadian nonprofits in 2026 and beyond?#podcast

In this episode, Alex speaks with Franco Terrazano about government spending, taxation, and fiscal accountability in Canada, with a focus on how deficits, debt, and expanding bureaucracy effect affordability for ordinary Canadians. Franco outlines where federal spending has grown most rapidly, critiques the lack of clear priorities and performance measurement, and explains how interest payments on the debt increasingly crowd out core public services.   References Canadian Taxpayers Federation  https://www.taxpayer.com/ Federal Budget of Canada (most recent edition)  https://budget.canada.ca/home-accueil-en.html Public Accounts of Canada  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/payments-accounting/public-accounts.html Canada's Debt and Interest Charges  https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/federal-and-provincial-debt-interest-costs-for-canadians-2025.pdf Government Program Spending Growth Since 2015  https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/explaining-growth-federal-program-spending-2015   Thanks to Our Patrons Thanks to our patrons, including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask

Guest Casey Fleming, author "The Red Tsunami" joins to discuss the ongoing threat against the US from China. How big of a threat do they really pose? Discussion of TikTok deal, cultural corruption, and the long term plan to destroy the US from the inside.  House passes their final few appropriation bills before the end of the month deadline. What do the bills look like? Discussion of government cuts, ending the Dept of Education, and cutting out fraud and waste spending. 

12 - The US has arrived in Davos. What has got the rest of the world ruffled up? Why is Randi Weingarten at the event speaking? 1210 - Josh Shapiro is a control freak? We knew that. But to blame that on your mom? Not good. We see why Kamala didn't want to pick him as VP. 1215 - Side - all time sitcom side character 1220 - Who is Stacy Garrity considering as her running mate? Why is it a bad idea according to Dom? 1230 - Has EJ Antoni ever been to the WEF in Davos? The Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget talks about how he'd never set foot at that event as he joins us today. Why is his latest executive action regarding single family housing so important? Why are we showing so much public strength at the WEF? What is Trump's next step after Davos? Why must Trump must not make the same mistake as Biden in terms of messaging? 1250 - This woman is a creep. Glad she lost her job.

12 - The US has arrived in Davos. What has got the rest of the world ruffled up? Why is Randi Weingarten at the event speaking? 1210 - Josh Shapiro is a control freak? We knew that. But to blame that on your mom? Not good. We see why Kamala didn't want to pick him as VP. 1215 - Side - all time sitcom side character 1220 - Who is Stacy Garrity considering as her running mate? Why is it a bad idea according to Dom? 1230 - Has EJ Antoni ever been to the WEF in Davos? The Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget talks about how he'd never set foot at that event as he joins us today. Why is his latest executive action regarding single family housing so important? Why are we showing so much public strength at the WEF? What is Trump's next step after Davos? Why must Trump must not make the same mistake as Biden in terms of messaging? 1250 - This woman is a creep. Glad she lost her job. 1 - NJ Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is here today after all the inauguration ceremonies yesterday. Was she there? Did Mikie Sherrill sell a damaged bundle of goods to the public with her utilities freeze? Why is Dawn telling us to be thankful that PA stopped going down the path that Jersey is right now? You don't want Dawn to be critical on the bills that come to the floor? Then don't put up stupid bills. Is Jersey the “Surveillance State” now? 115 - Is Dom nervous for his big interview? Your calls. 130 - United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins us this afternoon. What is the number one thing accomplished by this administration this year? Why is food consumption not a one size fits all problem? Why is he not telling people what to eat, but telling you what is in your food? Why is he taking it easy on things like drinking wine? Why is the Danish model for vaccination the way to go? What is RFK Jr.'s response to Josh Shapiro's “chaos” charge? Does the President really have the highest testosterone for someone his age? What does he think of his diet? What's his advice on doing pull-ups? Where does he stand with autism rates? Is Tylenol really that bad for pregnant women? If he comes to Philadelphia on his tour, will he eat a cheesesteak? 155 - Your calls after the big interview. 2 - Let's listen to the hypocrites talk about globalism and Greenland in Davos. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Your calls. What are the political leanings of pro athletes? 235 - Are independents secretly Democrats? Is New Jersey entering a surveillance state? 240 - Are they actually prosecuting SEPTA crimes now? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

This Flashback Friday is from episode 511, published last May 5, 2015. Jason invites his mother, Sara, Fernando, and Brad to do a mini recap on the Memphis property tour they just had. Fernando shares his property performance statistics to the audience and Brad talks about the Mississippi real estate market. Our guest today is Doug Hall of the National Priorities Project. He talks to Jason on the federal discretionary budget and how his company is trying to make the federal budget more transparent to taxpayers.      Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com    

12 - We kick off Friday with more discussions around the tragedy in Minnesota? What kind of ideologies did the deceased hold? What other virtue signaling are citizens and businesses using in the area? 1215 - Side - all time law enforcement official 1220 - Why is the Catholic Church going after JD Vance? Why did this woman put herself in a position to be in danger? Your calls. 1230 - CEO of American Global Strategies LLC, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House National Security Council, Alexander Gray joins us today to discuss the office of the Presidency and their handling of our security affairs. What is the latest in Trump's conquest of Greenland? What is it like in Trump's office? Alex clarifies the role of the President for the public. Will we come to the aid of the protesting Iranian people? What is Trump's position on China? 1 - Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Why does EJ think the SCOTUS is going to “split the baby” regarding Trump's tariffs? Have tariffs been a success in EJ's view? Is there anything to do about giant companies buying up all the homes in the US? Why have red states seen a further reduction in everyday goods by cooperating with ICE? What's next for EJ? 120 - Your calls. How big of an embarrassment is the city's sheriff? 135 - Is this woman who was interviewed in Minnesota yesterday brainwashed? Your calls. 150 - What does the new Bucks County Sheriff's stance on ICE? Your calls. 2 - Newly elected New Jersey GOP Chair Christine Hanlon joins us. What was her reaction when the governor's race was called so early in the night on Election Day? What are the Democrats doing right now that are contributing to turnout in the last election? What other factors compelled voters to lean blue? Why was the messaging with Democrats so much farther widespread than the Republicans? What else besides early voting, will Christine be pushing for in getting better turnout? Why do Republicans need to work on affordability? With towns like Medford building affordable housing nobody wants, how will Republicans capitalize on that? What is the secret weapon? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Dom has an update from Minnesota. 235 - President of St. Paul Police Federation, Mark Ross joins us to give his analysis of what is happening across the river in Minneapolis. What is the difference in St. Paul's policy and Minneapolis' on ICE? Why is better communication and preparation needed to prevent tragedies like this? What does Mark talk about on his podcast? Will the rhetoric of elected officials tear apart law enforcement and ICE even further? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Why does EJ think the SCOTUS is going to “split the baby” regarding Trump's tariffs? Have tariffs been a success in EJ's view? Is there anything to do about giant companies buying up all the homes in the US? Why have red states seen a further reduction in everyday goods by cooperating with ICE? What's next for EJ? 120 - Your calls. How big of an embarrassment is the city's sheriff? 135 - Is this woman who was interviewed in Minnesota yesterday brainwashed? Your calls. 150 - What does the new Bucks County Sheriff's stance on ICE? Your calls.

2 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us. Who does EJ favor for the Fed Chair? Why has Trump Derangement Syndrome caused people to behave irrationally on things like “no tax on tips”? Was there a story this year that EJ feels was not talked about enough? How does EJ feel about AI making medical decisions? 220 - Your calls. 230 - Why are they eliminating cash tolls on the AC Expressway? 235 - Pastor Bill Devlin joins us this afternoon from Nigeria! What good news does he have regarding a Christian friend of his that he is helping? What is Bill's prognostication on what will be the biggest religion in America in 2040? What are Pastor Bill's prediction for 2026? 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Rampant fraud in Minnesota! How did a YouTuber uncover hundreds of millions of fraud in faulty daycare centers? How are liberals defending this? 1215 - Side - associated with France. Should the Eagles play the starters this weekend? 1220 - Your calls. What is the most expensive toll road in the world? 1230 - Attorney at Law Linda Kerns joins us to close the year. But not before paying a compliment to Dom on his job! Which living musicians are billionaires? What is Linda's big election law takeaway from this year? What other stories piqued her interest? What's coming up on the next Linda Show? 1250 - Newcomer of The Year, Xenos of Upper Darby calls in. 1 - Artificial Intelligence is going to be used in your health screenings for insurance? In New Jersey? Are we sure about this one? Do people even like AI? 105 - Are New Jersey towns going to fight back against developers? Who will make the biggest stories this year? 110 - Your calls. 120 - More of your calls. Should Patriots' Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs be disciplined by the NFL? 135 - Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley John Yoo joins us. How did he like the Birds to win on Sunday? Does Trump have the right to send in the entire military into Chicago? Do we really want the Marine in Chicago? What does John think of the SCOTUS Justices and the charge that they're letting Trump do what he wants? 150 - Your calls to round out the hour. 2 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us. Who does EJ favor for the Fed Chair? Why has Trump Derangement Syndrome caused people to behave irrationally on things like “no tax on tips”? Was there a story this year that EJ feels was not talked about enough? How does EJ feel about AI making medical decisions? 220 - Your calls. 230 - Why are they eliminating cash tolls on the AC Expressway? 235 - Pastor Bill Devlin joins us this afternoon from Nigeria! What good news does he have regarding a Christian friend of his that he is helping? What is Bill's prognostication on what will be the biggest religion in America in 2040? What are Pastor Bill's prediction for 2026? 250 - The Lightning Round!

We begin with a delightful amuse douche from the lawyer of Colorado election tamperer Tina Peters unconditionally demanding her release from state prison because Donald Trump said so before a deep dive into our main story: an absurdly bad take from the New York Times--in both a lengthy print story and an episode of The Daily podcast--on how Joe Biden's unwillingness to be a border fascist got a border fascist elected. Matt breaks down the real causes of the uptick in asylum seekers to the U.S. during Biden's term in office (and its many unreported benefits to the economy and the nation) and provides the full context for the domestic and international law which the Times is openly arguing that Biden should have broken.  You can also catch this episode on YouTube! “How Biden Ignored Warnings and Lost Americans' Faith on Immigration,” The New York Times, Christopher Flavelle (12/7/2025) “Biden Didn't Cause the Border Crisis” (Part 1 of 4), David Bier, Cato Institute (1/16/2025) “Effects of the Immigration Surge on the Federal Budget and the Economy,” Congressional Budget Office (July 2024) “Job Openings: Total Nonfarm,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Oct. 2025) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

48% of Dubai's 2026 budget has been allocated to infrastructure, but why is that such a powerful signal for real estate? Government spending on this scale doesn't create short bursts of activity; it sets the foundation for steady, long term growth, better communities and a city built for the future.In this episode, Paul Sharland and Steven Leckie break down what the largest budget in Dubai's history actually means, why these initiatives are one of the healthiest indicators of a strong property market and how they shape everything from quality of life to where people will want to live next.Tune in as they explore the areas poised to benefit most, the neighbourhoods undergoing transformation and the bigger story this budget tells about Dubai's momentum.Love our podcast? Got feedback? Send us a text message.The haus & haus Investment Playbook:https://bit.ly/4lLjXsG Q3 2025 Market Reports by Community:http://bit.ly/4n8Mec1 Q3 2025 Off Plan Market Report:http://bit.ly/3W9KDYm Q3 2025 Commercial Market Report:http://bit.ly/4963SJZ Follow us on social

Guest Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow of Fiscal Policy with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss his latest testimony in Congress on a balanced budget bill. Could we work towards cutting federal spending and balancing the federal budget? Discussion of tariff revenue, federal income tax, and wasteful spending in Government.  Mayor Elect Mamdani of NYC looks to end cleaning up homeless camps in New York. Are we about to see a repeat of LA with tent cities? Discussion of policy changes from Trump vs Mamdani.  Pearl Harbor remembrance weekend, and remembering the war against socialism, fascism, and tyranny. 

12 - Did Dan Bongino admit to taking money to not tell the truth on National Television? Dom doesn't think it's that much. 1205 - What does this ruling on Hepatitis B mean for our health? 1215 - Side - underrated 1220 - Your calls. 1230 - Attorney at law, Linda Kerns joins us today as Chester County looks to certify their disaster of an election today. Why should this not be going forward at this time? Have there been any repercussions or changes as a result of this? How much will this undermine voters? What is Linda's seemingly easy legislative solution to fix this? What is horrifying to Linda? Is the Secretary of State being effective in his role right now? 1245 - BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump wins the Peace Prize 1250 - Waymo is having a bit of trouble in Texas. 1 - Investigative Reporter at the Manhattan Institute Ryan Thorpe joins us this afternoon after he and co-author Christopher Rufo wrote a scathing report about the waste, fraud, and abuse coming out of Minnesota as the government has been funnelling money back to Somalia. Why is it so hard to point out an issue like this to the general public when the media is so polarized? What kind of groups are funded through these shady practices? Are many of the Somalian residents in Minnesota legal and/or protected citizens? Has anyone been arrested for this? What is the fix for a problem like this? 120 - Why was this CDC Panel vote on Hepatitis B vaccine so monumental? Are the foot soldiers running drugs for the cartels innocent in this whole operation? Your calls. 135 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Has he heard about the abuses of food stamps? How much is the housing crisis tied to illegal immigration? How can people continue to be patient when it comes to affordability? What should the message be in the next election? Are the mid-terms going to be rough if healthcare subsidies are wiped away? 2 - Broad + Liberty author Guy Ciarrocchi joins us today. How well does he know Scott Jennings? As a former opponent to Chrissy Houlahan, what does he think of her latest antics? Is she gunning for higher office? IS USC an elite school? Should Cole Hamels be in the Hall of Fame? 220 - Some stories about Scott Jennings. How much fraud was being committed by Somalians in Minnesota? 235 - Did a self-driving car cause an accident? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Investigative Reporter at the Manhattan Institute Ryan Thorpe joins us this afternoon after he and co-author Christopher Rufo wrote a scathing report about the waste, fraud, and abuse coming out of Minnesota as the government has been funneling money back to Somalia. Why is it so hard to point out an issue like this to the general public when the media is so polarized? What kind of groups are funded through these shady practices? Are many of the Somalian residents in Minnesota legal and/or protected citizens? Has anyone been arrested for this? What is the fix for a problem like this? 120 - Why was this CDC Panel vote on Hepatitis B vaccine so monumental? Are the foot soldiers running drugs for the cartels innocent in this whole operation? Your calls. 135 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Has he heard about the abuses of food stamps? How much is the housing crisis tied to illegal immigration? How can people continue to be patient when it comes to affordability? What should the message be in the next election? Are the mid-terms going to be rough if healthcare subsidies are wiped away?

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12 - Have the “Boy Scouts” completely lost their way? 1205 - Is Pete Hegseth intelligent enough to debate Mark Kelly? Leave it there. 1210 - Your calls on the Scouts of America. 1215 - Side - Couple you'd invite to Thanksgiving dinner. 1230 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us as new job numbers have been reported. How big of a racket have 4 year degree institutions become? Can you say the same thing about college that you can say about the housing market and its affordability? When will the people see some more affordability? 1240 - Should nurses and teachers be licensed and registered? 1250 - Is America okay with polygamy? Your calls.

12 - Have the “Boy Scouts” completely lost their way? 1205 - Is Pete Hegseth intelligent enough to debate Mark Kelly? Leave it there. 1210 - Your calls on the Scouts of America. 1215 - Side - Couple you'd invite to Thanksgiving dinner. 1230 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us as new job numbers have been reported. How big of a racket have 4 year degree institutions become? Can you say the same thing about college that you can say about the housing market and its affordability? When will the people see some more affordability? 1240 - Should nurses and teachers be licensed and registered? 1250 - Is America okay with polygamy? Your calls. 1 - Who is driving the increase in polygamy acceptance in the US? Are high school football Thanksgiving Day rivalries dying or dead? 120 - Are Democrats correct in portraying the military as ICE's backups? Tom Homan doesn't agree. We continue on with Scouts of America. Your calls. 135 - Chief Executive Officer of America-Ukraine Strategic Partners, Davis Richardson joins the program. Can we get Steve Witkoff out of these negotiations? Do we have leverage in these negotiations over Putin? Is Putin really a “paper tiger”? Does Ukraine have a shot against winning a war against Russia? Will Ukraine change their ways as they look to get away from a Russia-like government? 150 - Your calls. 2 - What is the CROWN Act? Why is it such a charged piece of legislation? 210 - Should bald be a protected class? Your calls. 235 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Our peak scientific body, the CSIRO, has made extraordinary discoveries and invented everyday wonders like Aerogard, plastic banknotes and WiFi. But once again the CSIRO is axing jobs, saying the cost of doing science has outpaced its funding and it needs to refocus on big issues. Today, Adam Spencer, ambassador for mathematics and science at Sydney University on what happens when science is underfunded. Featured: Adam Spencer, science communicator and University of Sydney's mathematics and science ambassador

Liberty Dispatch ~ November 21, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent passage of the Federal Budget 2025 and what it means for Canadians and the economy. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:24)Welcome & Introduction (01:24-14:00) Segment 1 - Carney's Disastrous Budget (15:45-26:33):“Liberal government budget confidence vote” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberal-government-budget-confidence-vote;“Budget watchdog slams Carney for over-inflating capital spending by nearly $100 B” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/budget-watchdog-slams-carney-for;“Liberals escape another confidence vote as opposition complains their methods are not sustainable” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberals-escape-another-confidence-vote-as-opposition-complains-their-methods-are-not-sustainable; Segment 2 - More CON-servative Failure (28:30–44:48):“Poilievre lets Carney’s irresponsible budget slide through” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-poilievre-lets-carneys-irresponsible-budget-slide-through;“How Conservatives helped the left ruin the West” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/anthony-koch-how-conservatives-helped-the-left-ruin-the-west; Segment 3 - Big Brother Continues Its Advance (45:26–01:00:00):“Canada rolls out mandatory digital ID for welfare recipients” | The Peoples Voice: https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/canada-rolls-out-mandatory-digital-id-for-welfare-recipients;“Canadian federal agency using 131 new surveillance cameras to watch over employees” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-federal-agency-using-131-new-surveillance-cameras-to-watch-over-employees;“Canadian government forcing doctors to promote euthanasia to patients: report” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-government-forcing-doctors-to-promote-euthanasia-to-patients-report;“Health Canada releases report on advance requests for euthanasia” | ARPA Canada: https://arpacanada.ca/articles/health-canada-releases-report-on-advance-requests-for-euthanasia;Conclusion (01:00:00–01:10:41)Outro (01:10:41–01:11:06) SHOW SPONSORS:Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST:https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ November 21, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent passage of the Federal Budget 2025 and what it means for Canadians and the economy. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:24) Welcome & Introduction (01:24-14:00) Segment 1 - Carney's Disastrous Budget (15:45-26:33): “Liberal government budget confidence vote” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberal-government-budget-confidence-vote; “Budget watchdog slams Carney for over-inflating capital spending by nearly $100 B” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/budget-watchdog-slams-carney-for; “Liberals escape another confidence vote as opposition complains their methods are not sustainable” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberals-escape-another-confidence-vote-as-opposition-complains-their-methods-are-not-sustainable; Segment 2 - More CON-servative Failure (28:30–44:48): “Poilievre lets Carney's irresponsible budget slide through” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-poilievre-lets-carneys-irresponsible-budget-slide-through; “How Conservatives helped the left ruin the West” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/anthony-koch-how-conservatives-helped-the-left-ruin-the-west; Segment 3 - Big Brother Continues Its Advance (45:26–01:00:00): “Canada rolls out mandatory digital ID for welfare recipients” | The Peoples Voice: https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/canada-rolls-out-mandatory-digital-id-for-welfare-recipients; “Canadian federal agency using 131 new surveillance cameras to watch over employees” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-federal-agency-using-131-new-surveillance-cameras-to-watch-over-employees; “Canadian government forcing doctors to promote euthanasia to patients: report” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-government-forcing-doctors-to-promote-euthanasia-to-patients-report; “Health Canada releases report on advance requests for euthanasia” | ARPA Canada: https://arpacanada.ca/articles/health-canada-releases-report-on-advance-requests-for-euthanasia; Conclusion (01:00:00–01:10:41) Outro (01:10:41–01:11:06) SHOW SPONSORS: Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

12 - Dom wants to hear from you! Are Democrat lawmakers calling for sedition from our military members? A video they posted yesterday certainly makes Dom think so. Your calls. 1215 - What ever happened to civility? 1220 - Scott Jennings goes toe to toe with his fellow CNN pundits over the accusations hurled at Trump over Jeffrey Epstein ties. Side - obsolete person or product 1235 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins the show again. Is affordability improving in the states? Will people feel the pain of the tariffs on the pasta market? Should we continue with tariffs like these? Who suggested that 50-year mortgage idea? Will we see that person again? How will illegal alien deportations boost the economy? What is he working on now? 1250 - Your calls to end the hour.

12 - Dom wants to hear from you! Are Democrat lawmakers calling for sedition from our military members? A video they posted yesterday certainly makes Dom think so. Your calls. 1215 - What ever happened to civility? 1220 - Scott Jennings goes toe to toe with his fellow CNN pundits over the accusations hurled at Trump over Jeffrey Epstein ties. Side - obsolete person or product 1235 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins the show again. Is affordability improving in the states? Will people feel the pain of the tariffs on the pasta market? Should we continue with tariffs like these? Who suggested that 50-year mortgage idea? Will we see that person again? How will illegal alien deportations boost the economy? What is he working on now? 1250 - Your calls to end the hour. 105 - The Pope has another thought on immigration in the US. Why can't he call out bad Democratic policies? Will the NFL expand to Europe? Your calls. 115 - Kevin Bacon is back in the headlines, this time standing up for Drag Shows. Are drag shows really being attacked or do people just not want them in schools? Remember the Peabody awards years ago? 130 - Are young people misinterpreting the lessons taught by the Holocaust? Is it TikTok's fault? 135 - Where do we stand with the Epstein Files now that the House voted to release them? Your calls. 150 - Your cal- WHOOPS! 2 - Joining us to discuss the CDL/Real ID issue that has developed in the Commonwealth, is Senator Jarrett Coleman, as an illegal immigrant and former terrorist was apprehended in Kansas operating an 18 wheeler truck. What kind of questions is the Senate asking PennDOT? Why does the media and the Shapiro administration keep so quiet on key issues? Will subpoenas be handed out? Why does nobody in Pennsylvania want to take accountability? How does a non-citizen get Real ID? Why does a lot of this really just not make sense? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Your calls. We even hear from Steve Feldman. 230 - Fox News contributor Joe Concha joins us this afternoon. How is the book coming along? Who is Kenya Barris? What Joe's plea to movie directors? How can Joe explain the voting disparity between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey? Where do we stand with the Epstein files? Why was Trump so hesitant to let them be released? 250 - The Lightning Round!

With the 2025 Federal Budget vote looming, Ashwin from the International Solidarity Podcast joins Blueprints host Jessa McLean to breakdown some of the $141 Billion in new spending and the cuts that will pay for it all.The biggest ticket item, $89 million for the Canadian Armed Forces, generates a discussion on global politics, the so-called 'elbows up movement' and the appetite for military spending the electorate seems to have.Together they compare the budget to campaign promises, the Throne Speech and the demands of the political 'opposition'. Jessa and Ashwin also discuss the likelihood of the budget passing, and what that will mean for Canadian politics. Related Episodes: Carney's First 100(ish) Days in Office (July 2025) covers the priorities and first pieces of Carney's legislation with the International Solidarity Pod. Draw the Line (Sept 2025) a discussion with organizers behind the movement to connect movements.More Resources: The Breach: A Budget for Tanks, Banks and Oil BaronsThe 2025 Budget - IN FULLCBC: Carney's First Federal BudgetAll of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

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In Harrisburg, key legislative leaders appear to be in agreement on a budget deal, which would end Pennsylvania's months-long budget impasse. The news broke late last night - and legislators in both chambers are expected to return this morning to approve the deal. Meantime in Washington, the Senate passed a bill to reopen the federal government late Sunday night, and the House is expected to take their first look at the bill today. In order to pass the budget bill, eight Democratic Senators broke rank with their party to reach a deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was among them. Some House members from Pennsylvania say it was a bad idea. Environmentalists have filed a lawsuit to stop the expansion of a major natural gas pipeline system in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The project would include ten miles of new pipe in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County. A 27-year-old Carlisle woman is being charged with murder in connection with the death of her daughter. Annjalee Nunez is being charged more than two years after her 2-year-old daughter died from fentanyl toxicity. An EMS funding crisis is forcing some Berks County communities to consider new taxes or fees. Only about a dozen of Berks County's 72 municipalities have a designated EMS tax, according to reporting by our partners at Spotlight PA. A popular area state park campground will be closing for upgrades next year. Gifford Pinchot State Park, located in York County, will close its campground after Labor Day in September of 2026 and remain closed through 2027. Yesterday was Veterans Day – and we end today with the story of a Lancaster County soldier whose remains were just returned to his family in September.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From reducing access to health care and meals for public school students, to slashing options for student loan repayments, the federal administration's budget makes devastating cuts across education – from preschool to college. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, a former teacher, joins the Sound of the State to discuss the impact HR1 has on our students.

Big Tech posted another strong quarter but the real story is the spending. Simon breaks down earnings from Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta and what that signals for the next phase of the AI cycle and where the risks and opportunities actually are. Then Simon shifts to the Canadian federal budget: rising deficits, shifting priorities, and why the real investment takeaway might be in critical minerals, energy security, and defence supply chains. Plus a quick look at Canadian stablecoins and what they could really mean for the financial system. Tickers of stocks discussed: AMZN, MSFT, GOOGL, META, TECK.B, FM, NEO, CCO, CAE, MDA Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo and special guest Mark McQueen, Founder of Wellington Growth Partners and one of Canada's leading voices on capital markets and policy, as they dive into Canada's 2025 Federal Budget. Together, they unpack the implications of Ottawa's newly tabled “Building a Stronger Canada” budget, one that promises $1 trillion in investment over five years, with a heavy focus on productivity, infrastructure, defense, and innovation.The three dissect everything from the $78B deficit and 40,000 public service cuts, to new measures for AI, fintech, and open banking. Mark brings a pragmatic lens to the table, calling out where policy meets politics, and where Canada's ambitions fall short compared to U.S. spending.They debate whether this really is the “FinTech Budget,” explore the Bank of Canada's new stablecoin oversight, and discuss how Canada's pension funds, capital markets, and innovation ecosystem might respond. The conversation also touches on AI infrastructure, quantum tech, and the Build Canada Exchange, before ending with an analysis of the surprise party floor crossing in Parliament and what it signals about political volatility ahead of the next election.This is a data-driven, no-spin breakdown of the biggest budget in Canadian history, filled with insights for founders, investors, and policymakers navigating the next decade of Canadian innovation.Market Reactions and Fiscal Discipline (01:51)* How the bond market's muted reaction signals investor confidence* What a 3.07% 10-year yield says about fiscal credibilityPolitical Optics and Policy Recycling (03:16)* Mark's take on why budget speeches feel like déjà vu from 2016* How repeating “middle-class growth” messaging masks deeper issuesCanada's AI Spending Reality Check (05:39)* $186M in new AI funding versus $207B in U.S. venture capital* Mark calls Canada's AI plan a “rounding error” in global competitionHousing, Media, and Missed Opportunities (07:26)* Why Canada's housing policy still taxes development and stifles growth* How inflated consultant costs drain infrastructure progressPrivate Capital and the $500B Question (08:51)* Mark explains why private-sector “recycling” of assets rarely works as advertised* The hidden costs behind selling public infrastructureThe Rise of the FinTech Budget (13:15)* John calls this the “FinTech Budget” for its zero-cost innovation plays* How open banking and stablecoin regulation could unlock private innovationPolicy Over Capital: A New Model (14:46)* Why regulation, not spending, may be the most powerful innovation tool* How Minister Champagne's policy shift empowers private playersThe Stablecoin Debate (17:46)* John explains tokenization and one-for-one backing of digital assets* Mark questions whether consumers can truly distinguish trust in DeFiCanada's Shot at Becoming “Switzerland of DeFi” (21:01)* How upcoming legislation could make Canada a global leader in digital finance* Why trust, not capital, is Canada's biggest competitive advantageWhy Execution Matters More Than Promises (27:04)* Matt, John, and Mark close with a reality check: policy means nothing without follow-through* Why 2025 will test whether the government can turn big ideas into real resultsAbout Mark McQueenMark McQueen is a veteran Canadian venture capitalist, financial commentator, and former Chair of the Toronto Port Authority. As President and Executive Managing Director of Wellington Financial LP, he has financed hundreds of high-growth companies across North America and is known for his sharp insights into capital markets, infrastructure, and public policy. A regular contributor to BNN Bloomberg and The Toronto Star, Mark offers a pragmatic, data-driven perspective on how fiscal decisions and government budgets shape Canada's innovation economy.Connect with Mark McQueen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-r-mcqueen/Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Haney kicks off today’s show by unpacking the 2025 Canadian federal budget with Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of the RealAg team. Later in the show, Haney is joined by: Trevor Thompson of Blackshirt Feeders to talk about pushing boundaries and looking to... Read More

Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Haney kicks off today’s show by unpacking the 2025 Canadian federal budget with Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of the RealAg team. Later in the show, Haney is joined by: Trevor Thompson of Blackshirt Feeders to talk about pushing boundaries and looking to... Read More

Today, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to deliver the first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Early announcements have signalled sweeping cuts to the public sector. There's no guarantee that the budget will pass, given Carney is presiding over a minority government. The NDP has said they wouldn't rule out abstaining from the budget vote; for his part, Carney has said he's ready to fight another election campaign if it comes down to that.But beneath all the politics surrounding the budget are actual policies and plans for the government. It's the job of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, or PBO, to provide non-partisan analysis of these plans to parliamentarians – does the math add up? Are these predictions sound? Today on the show, Yves Giroux, who was the PBO from 2018 until early September this year, is here to walk us through what to watch for when the budget drops later today.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent; Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, James Moore, Tom Mulcair & Stephanie Levitz; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; François-Philippe Champagne, Finance Minister.

This is a big week in politics: Mark Carney's first federal budget. To catch you up on what you missed from the government's big unveiling, The House brings you this special bonus episode from today's live CBC Radio broadcast. Co-hosts Catherine Cullen and Susan Bonner spoke to politicians, business owners, voters and experts to dig into just how pivotal this federal budget may be — and whether it'll gain enough support from opposition parties to stave off an election.

To listen to the full episode consider becoming a donor to the Munk Debates for as little as $25 annually, or $.50 per episode. Canadian donors receive a charitable tax receipt. Rudyard and Andrew try to make sense of the Canada-US trade chaos of the past 72 hours. Andrew offers two interpretations: either Trump was looking for a reason to walk away from the table as a negotiating ploy, or he is a genuinely needy child who cannot tolerate criticism. Canada is not the unreasonable party here. Is there a point to negotiating at all if we can't have confidence that the agreement will be respected? Trump is ratcheting up turmoil on a weekly basis to the point where the public is being numbed into submission. What will happen if the U.S. Supreme Court strips Trump of his trade powers? Rudyard and Andrew then turn to the upcoming Canadian federal budget. What are Mark Carney's priorities? As the leader of a minority government will he attempt the bold action required to address our productivity and trade crisis? And if he fails, are we headed for a spring election?

Our national affairs panel weighs in on the biggest political stories of the day. We're about a week away from getting Prime Minister Mark Carney's hotly anticipated first federal budget that the Prime Minister says will be all about taking “big bold risks,” while warning that there will be sacrifices ahead for Canadians. Over the weekend, we've seen the fallout from the U.S. President Donald Trump calling off trade negotiations over an anti-tariff advert put out by the Ontario government. All this comes as the P.M. is on his first diplomatic trip to Asia, looking to shore up new trade alliances. We break it all down with CBC's Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton, Stephanie Levitz of the Globe and Mail, and Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star.

Things are on the rise in Democrat areas, like Obamacare costs and murder rates! Shaun talks to Mary Grabar, author of Debunking FDR: The Man and the Myths, about the state of public education and how A.I. could improve it! And Dr. EJ Antoni, Richard Aster Fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, discusses how much Congress benefits from fraud! Our National Anthem: sung by Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one likes checking their credit score and seeing a hit to the rating - even the Canadian government.Credit rating agencies are bracing for the upcoming November 4th federal budget, and with a lack of fiscal updates since the last federal budget under the Trudeau government, economists aren't quite sure what they should expect when it comes to the deficit.So just how deep could the red ink run? And will the minority federal government receive the backing from any of the opposition parties to get it passed through the House?Host Mike Eppel speaks to Randall Bartlett, Deputy Chief Economist at Desjardins to discuss what former-banker-turned-Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has up his sleeve for the upcoming budget, and what he plans to do about a potentially ominously large deficit. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

On October 6, 2025, hundreds of space advocates from across the United States joined The Planetary Society and 20 partner organizations on Capitol Hill to deliver one clear message: protect NASA’s science budget. We begin with Ari Koeppel, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow and Space Policy Intern at The Planetary Society, who shares why this moment matters for scientists facing uncertainty about their future. Then Britney Schmidt, planetary scientist at Cornell University and member of The Planetary Society’s Board of Directors, calls in from Washington, D.C., to share what it’s like on the ground as hundreds of advocates come together to defend the future of space science. Next, we take you to the press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, featuring Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, Representative Glenn Ivey of Maryland’s 4th District, Marcel Agüeros, president-elect of the American Astronomical Society, and Brandon Jones, President of the American Geophysical Union. Together, they urge Congress to restore NASA’s science funding and maintain the United States' leadership in discovery. We close with Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, reflecting on the power of grassroots advocacy and what comes next for the Save NASA Science campaign. Finally, in What’s Up, Bruce Betts, The Planetary Society’s chief scientist, joins host Sarah Al-Ahmed to look ahead, exploring the great mysteries we could solve in the coming years if we continue to invest in space science. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-day-of-action-for-nasa-scienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINE: US Fiscal Crisis and the Politics of Debt GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about the federal budget impasse and America's escalating debt crisis. The government has been operating solely on borrowed money since September 21, adding $2 trillion annually to the debt. Both parties avoid addressing fundamental fiscal problems through continuing resolutions that extend previous spending levels. Republicans claim fiscal responsibility while adding to the debt, and Democrats leverage shutdown threats to expand Obamacare subsidies. De Rugy argues that only entitlement reform of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security can solve the crisis, along with ending private sector subsidies and reducing federal involvement in state affairs. 1870 NEW ORLEANS

HEADLINE: US Fiscal Crisis and the Politics of Debt GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about the federal budget impasse and America's escalating debt crisis. The government has been operating solely on borrowed money since September 21, adding $2 trillion annually to the debt. Both parties avoid addressing fundamental fiscal problems through continuing resolutions that extend previous spending levels. Republicans claim fiscal responsibility while adding to the debt, and Democrats leverage shutdown threats to expand Obamacare subsidies. De Rugy argues that only entitlement reform of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security can solve the crisis, along with ending private sector subsidies and reducing federal involvement in state affairs

In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson is joined by Politico's Nicholas Wu to break down the causes and consequences of the ongoing government shutdown. They discuss how partisan divides, failed budget talks, and the Senate filibuster have led to a halt in government services and potential spikes in healthcare costs. Nicholas shares what this means for everyday Americans, the political strategies on both sides, and why the shutdown could last for weeks. Tune in for a clear explanation of how we got here, what's happening now, and what may come next on Capitol Hill.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1. How the Government Shutdown Happened: Nicholas Wu lays out the basic process of government funding through appropriations bills in Congress. He explains that both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are supposed to agree on funding for each agency by September 30th. This year, they failed to come to an agreement, and attempts at a stopgap measure (a continuing resolution) fell through, triggering the shutdown.2. Partisan Gridlock & Narrow Legislative Majorities: A recurring theme is the impact of narrow majorities in Congress and the difficulties that creates for reaching agreements. Wu highlights that with such close margins, especially in the Senate due to the filibuster rule, bipartisan cooperation is necessary but often lacking. The lack of communication between parties and between Congress and the White House is also emphasized as fueling the stalemate.3. Impact of the Shutdown on Everyday Americans: The conversation shifts to what the shutdown actually means for federal services and the public. Wu notes that the effect varies depending on where people interact with the federal government. Essential services (like air traffic control) keep running, but might do so without pay, while some non-essential services are halted, affecting federal workers and potentially local economies.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

Newt talks with David Bahnsen, founder and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, about the importance of balancing the federal budget and addressing the national debt, which is nearly $37 trillion. He reflects on his past success in balancing the budget as Speaker of the House in the 1990s and emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility. Bahnsen shares his nuanced views on the Federal Reserve's role in setting interest rates, arguing against the need for a Central Bank to set the price of money. Bahnsen critiques the current monetary policy and the impact of tariffs on the economy, expressing concerns about the effects on small businesses and advocating for pro-growth policies. Their conversation also touches on the challenges of entitlement reform, the impact of foreign investment, and the need for effective communication in political discourse. Bahnsen's Dividend Café newsletter offers insights into market trends and economic perspectives, aiming to provide objective advice for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, the White House proposed a nearly 24% cut to NASA's 2026 fiscal year budget — the largest in the agency's history. The trims are largely aimed at the NASA's fundamental science research and would halt science that has already been partially paid for, like the Mars sample return and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Many scientists and policy experts are also worried that the reduced funding would cause a scientific brain drain. But within the last month, Congress has started to discuss appropriations packages that may not severely contract the budget after all. So, in this episode, Regina reports on the important hypotheticals: What programs might be affected? Are these cuts likely to happen? If so, when? Want to hear more stories about space and policy? Let us know at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy