Podcasts about ontario premier doug ford

Donald Trump has a warning for Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells him to "kiss my ass," as tensions over the US–Canada trade war continue to escalate. We look at what the latest clash could mean for relations between the two countries, before turning to Britain, where the Home Office has produced a guide for asylum seekers explaining UK laws and customs — including gender equality, domestic abuse, sexual consent, harassment and appropriate behaviour in public. Today I'm joined by Rick the Reptile Guy, star of A&E's Wild Transport and owner of Emerald Coast Zoo, who brings some of his favourite reptiles into the studio and explains the extraordinary story of how his family sold their home, moved into the zoo and dedicated their lives to caring for God's creation. Learn more about Emerald Coast Zoo: https://emeraldcoastzoo.com/ I'm also joined by Tony Cho, regenerative placemaker, author and founder of Future of Cities, to discuss how we can build communities that heal rather than extract. We explore decentralisation, loneliness as a design problem, our disconnection from nature, and his vision for regenerating our cities around nature, culture and genuine human connection. Tony's new book, Generation Regeneration: Co-designing the Future of Cities Through Regenerative Placemaking: tony-cho.com/book Instagram: @_tonycho_ LinkedIn: Tony ChoSubstack: Regenerative Living with Tony Cho   To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/ Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 Listen to Jake's new album - https://bit.ly/JakeSmithAlbum If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out www.tryreborn.com and grab what you need Go to https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/RUMBLE50 to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more! Tip creators, not the platform with Rumble Wallet. Get started with Rumble Wallet and use the code BRAND5 to claim $5 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now: http://wallet.rumble.com/brand  Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Offer available to US residents only. Offer not available in New York State. Must be 18+. Offer is available for a limited time and for the first 1000 wallets activated and funded. Restrictions apply. Details and full official rules available at http://rumble.com/promoofficialrules.  This is a paid advertisement for Rumble Wallet. Rumble is compensating me for this ad.  Check out the Reborn store www.tryreborn.com and grab what you need  

CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-26-2026.832Greenwich Observatory (Robert Chambers, p.200, 1832) - Copy.pngJohn Batchelor and Michael Bernstam analyze the revenue-sharing deal between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, which does not resolve the critical global refinery shortage. Decades of zero Western refinery expansion, alongside Ukrainian drone strikes disabling Russian capacity, has left a global deficit of 5.6 to 6 million barrels per day of refined products. This is especially severe for diesel, which requires heavy crude unlike the light sweet crude produced by the US shale revolution. With U.S. refineries running at maximum capacity, the threat of mechanical failures risks a full-blown supply crisis. (1)Richard Reinsch discusses the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their principles, which advocate for economic collectivism, nationalizing private industries, and dismantling the U.S. constitutional republic in favor of a unicameral legislature. Reinsch contrasts this with a historical 1922 Kremlin conversation where Soviet leader Joseph Stalin accused American communist Jay Lovestone of "heresy" for arguing "American exceptionalism"—the idea that American working-class prosperity made them resistant to Marxism. Today, Reinsch views the DSA as an overeducated, white, urban phenomenon failing to win working-class or minority voters. (2)Rogier Windhorst and David Livingston: Professor Windhorst warns that the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit will begin to decay uncontrollably by September 2033 due to solar maximum atmospheric expansion. To prevent a hazardous, uncontrolled re-entry, Windhorst advocates for a robotic servicing mission to boost Hubble's orbit. As the only remaining telescope with precise blue-ultraviolet capabilities, Hubble's data remains critical and heavily in demand. Windhorst urges NASA to fund a $100 million rescue mission and eventually construct the Habitable Worlds Observatory to search for Earth-like exoplanets starting in 2040. (3)David Hebert discusses the fiscal debates surrounding Social Security's impending 2032 shortfall. Hebert refutes the idea that raising tax rates increases treasury revenue, noting that tax revenue historically remains constant at 17–18% of GDP because high rates prompt tax avoidance. Instead of "starving the beast" of resources, Hebert advocates for "starving the beast of responsibility" by decentralizing programs through federalism to cut administrative costs. He urges structural reforms to Social Security, highlighting that the ratio of workers supporting each retiree has plummeted from 40-to-1 down to 2-to-1. (4)Captain James Fanell (US Navy, retired), co-host Gordon Chang: Fanell warns that China is nearing completion of a military installation on Triton Island in the Paracels, expanding its "ring of control" in the South China Sea. He cautions that China may soon fortify Scarborough Shoal, threatening to block the northern South China Sea and degrade U.S. naval operations. In response to this rising coercion, the Philippines is boosting its 2027 defense budget by 6.3%, allocating $800 million for modernization with a heavy focus on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones. Fanell urges more assertive naval cooperation to deter further Chinese expansion. (5)Dean Cheng, co-host Gordon Chang: Cheng analyzes China's space program and its pursuit of reusable booster technology to match SpaceX's cost-saving launch cadences. Although China has successfully recaptured first-stage boosters, it has not yet demonstrated refurbishing or reusing them. Cheng notes that China seeks space dominance to deploy six mega-constellations and establish moon colonies. He suggests that a delay in China's lunar south pole probe—officially blamed on solar exposure—is likely due to the ongoing accident investigation of the Long March 7 rocket failure. Cheng predicts a Chinese astronaut will walk on the moon by December 31, 2030. (6)Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Burton discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trumpadministration, which triggered $20 billion in Canadian retaliatory tariffs and a 7.5 billion CAD business support package. The dispute has sparked public anti-Trump sentiment and personal mudslinging between Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Stalled negotiations, compounded by unacceptable U.S. demands regarding French labeling laws, have shattered bilateral trust. Burton warns that Canada is prepared to pivot away from MAGA toward free trade with Europe and China, despite severe risks of Chinese economic coercion. (7)Jack Burnham outlines China's persistent military coercion campaign targeting Taiwan, noting that Beijing separates economic trade truces from its aggressive goal to subjugate the island. China's provocations, including Coast Guardpatrols east of Taiwan and flights over the median line, are designed to establish a "new normal." In December 2025, China responded to an $11 billion U.S. arms package by launching "Justice Mission 2025," an expansive military exercise simulating blockades and practicing "all-dimensional deterrence" to discourage U.S. intervention and test regional capabilities. (8)Doug Messier details SpaceX's plans to build "Starbase Louisiana," a massive $100 billion, 125,000-acre spaceport designed as the world's largest launch facility. Scheduled for construction in 2027 and launches by 2029, the facility will feature ten launch pads supporting thousands of annual, airline-style Starship flights. While bringing thousands of jobs, the coastal development raises environmental concerns regarding wetland habitats, which SpaceX has pledged to help restore. Messier also highlights Space Force's startup funding arm, SpaceWERX, which is fostering new aerospace innovators like Antares Nuclear and Muon Space. (9)Jeremy Zakis reports on the unprecedented rainfall sweeping across Australia, driven by a super El Niño cycle interacting with the Indian Ocean Dipole. South Australia and Adelaide experienced the heaviest downpours, breaking monthly rainfall records in a single day, while Sydney's infrastructure coped with several inches of rain. Victoria and Melbourne were largely spared due to the Great Dividing Range acting as a barrier. Zakis warns that weekly spring rains are highly unusual and threaten to fuel rapid forest undergrowth, which could dry out and create a dangerous bushfire hazard during future droughts. (10)

Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Burton discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trumpadministration, which triggered $20 billion in Canadian retaliatory tariffs and a 7.5 billion CAD business support package. The dispute has sparked public anti-Trump sentiment and personal mudslinging between Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Stalled negotiations, compounded by unacceptable U.S. demands regarding French labeling laws, have shattered bilateral trust. Burton warns that Canada is prepared to pivot away from MAGA toward free trade with Europe and China, despite severe risks of Chinese economic coercion. (7)

Popok reports on Ontario Premier Doug Ford joining forces with Canada's prime minister Mark Carney to tell Trump they are willing to turn off the US Power grid supplied by Canada to win the trade war. Trump responds by attacking Ford and threatening to change the name of Lake Ontario! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States imposed 50 percent tariffs on more than 550 categories of Canadian goods on Saturday, under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Those tariffs apply even to goods that would otherwise qualify under the USMCA. Energy, potash and certain critical minerals were carved out.On Monday the President announced that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50 percent on January 1, 2027, double the current rate. Canada has said it will respond dollar for dollar beginning September 8. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said everything is on the table, including electricity exports and critical minerals.This episode is not primarily about Donald Trump. It is about how a country sitting on oil, natural gas, uranium, potash, nickel, timber, hydroelectricity, critical minerals, farmland and fresh water ended up in a position where one announcement from Washington can put entire industries into crisis.Trump did not create that vulnerability. He found it.Let's connect!- - - - - - - - - - -Buy me a coffee! -Kelsi SherenDO NO HARM? How the Healthcare Industry Legalized Murder.  BUY HERELet's connect!Youtube: YoutubeSubstack:  SubstackRumble -RumbleInstagram -  Instagram

Hakeem Jeffries is strongly defending his secret meeting with Jared Kushner, reassuring progressives by saying, "no one in the Trump 'cartel' is going to get a pass." The House minority leader joins us live in the Situation Room .... The US-Canada trade war escalates, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford saying "everything is on the table," including cutting power to several US states. He also joins us live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump has since announced that on January 1st, 2027, tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel go to 50 percent. Carney says Canada will match them dollar for dollar. CNN's Daniel Dale ran the fact check. Canadian unemployment is 6.4 percent and has been falling for three months, not 10 and rising. Canada does 72 percent of its trade with the US, not 95. And the trade deficit runs on crude oil imports, with roughly 97 percent of American agricultural exports entering Canada tariff free. Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded in terms Hawk wishes American institutions would use, and Trump answered with a post about Ford's late brother. Steve Forbes lays out what an actual trade war between the two countries would look like. Elbows up. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his war of words with President Donald Trump got a little heated, but he had to "hit back." Ford says the US and Canada need a fair trade deal, but he says no deal is better than a bad deal. Ford speaks to Joe Mathieu on "Balance of Power."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada has taken another sharp turn. Sky-high U.S. tariffs on some Canadian goods took effect over the weekend after trade talks between the two countries fell apart. President Trump is now threatening another 50 percent tariff on Canadian automobiles, auto parts and steel starting next year. Canada says it will retaliate, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that Canada could cut off electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if the conflict worsens. That's a particularly important story here in Minnesota, where Canada is a main trading partner and where people and businesses regularly cross the border in both directions. Livio Di Matteo is a professor of economics at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, right over Minnesota's border with Canada. He joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about Minnesota and Canada's trade relationship.

On another head-spinning day in the escalating Trade War, the stakes have never been higher. Vice President JD Vance's alarming assertion that Canada is vulnerable to military invasion, combined with President Trump's harsh criticism of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, signals a pivotal moment in our geopolitical landscape. As America grapples with its own economic turmoil—evident in financial news slamming the Trump administration for its chaotic tariff policies—Canada must be prepared to stand strong.Join us as Retired Canadian Armed Forces Naval Officer Michael Mahoney sits down with host Laura Babcock to unpack these urgent threats and assess Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership during this turbulent time. The state of our Canadian Armed Forces is crucial, and now is the time to engage and fortify our democracy.Don't miss out on this vital conversation! Your voice matters—share this message, subscribe for updates, and leave your comments. Together, we can defend what we hold dear and ensure a secure future for all Canadians. Let's rise to the occasion!#democracy #Canada #canadalife #canadastrong #elbowsup #canadanews #canadapodcast #Canadiannews #canadianpolitics #cndpoli #canadianpodcast #tradewar2026An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The city's fire chief sounds the alarm over the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after two fires are sparked in the past two days; the family of an Etobicoke woman who has been missing for nearly five months offers a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her discovery; and, Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls provincial byelections in three ridings.

"We are an energy powerhouse, and we can dismantle the U.S. if we wanted to—if we all work together."Those were Ontario Premier Doug Ford's words after Washington announced new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.In this episode, I don't play the eight-second clip—I read the entire transcript.We compare Ford's claims about Canada's leverage—electricity, oil, and potash—against the tariff proclamations, the exemption list, and what actually happened after his promises in March 2025.What happened?• "Cut off their energy."• "Go back twice as hard."• Stop nickel shipments.• Shut off electricity.Ontario's electricity surcharge lasted one day before it was suspended for trade talks—and it never returned.This isn't an argument for surrender. It's about the difference between the strong play and the loud play—and what happens when rhetoric and results don't match.CHAPTERS00:00 The Quote — All of It01:45 What Was Said in Charlottetown04:00 The Map of the Room06:00 Whose Levers?08:00 The Tape: March 202510:00 Sponsor11:15 Three Things to Watch13:30 My Verdict15:00 Watch the Sixteen MinutesSOURCESBarrie 360https://barrie360.com/doug-ford-canada-dismantle-us-trump-tariffs-premiers-meeting/Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2270786/council-of-the-federation-meeting-prince-edward-islandGlobal Newshttps://globalnews.ca/video/11974436/we-can-dismantle-the-u-s-doug-ford-other-canadian-premiers-react-to-trump-50-tariff-threatInvestment Executivehttps://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/economy/ford-says-canada-can-dismantle-u-s-ahead-of-meeting-between-carney-and-premiers/NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901905/trump-imposes-tariffs-canadian-goodsABC Newshttps://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-slaps-additional-50-tariff-canadian-goods/story?id=134929955CBChttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-election-win-tariffs-eve-1.7472940The Hillhttps://thehill.com/policy/international/5173914-ontario-premier-doug-ford-tariff-threat/KARE 11https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/gov-walz-ontario-premier-doug-ford-electricity-shut-off-threat/89-7fc8a6c4-76eb-49c0-891d-57e32d96cbf2CNBChttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/ontarios-ford-suspends-us-electric-surcharge-says-lutnick-agrees-to-trade-talks.htmlCBChttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/trump-ford-ontario-electricity-tariffs-trade-war-1.7480234Global Newshttps://globalnews.ca/news/11081246/ontario-ford-keep-energy-tariff-paused/CBChttps://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7486948

Trudie Mason welcomes in Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil. Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants Canada to leverage our most valuable resources to hit back at the U.S. after the White House announced plans for new tariffs this week. The Globe and Mail is reporting this morning that Prime Minister Mark Carney made significant concessions to the United States to secure the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. It has been a busy 24 hours for the Quebec Liberal Party. They have dropped a candidate for the upcoming election and a former candidate and organizer for party leader Charles Milliard. The STM says it spent more than $100,000 cleaning thousands of union stickers that were plastered throughout Montreal's metro stations and buses during labour disputes last year.

As almost 2,000 people in Ontario flee wildfires, the U.S. president repeated his tariff threat against Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Trump's comments “rubbish.” Wildfire experts say the U.S. criticism is unfair, but some are urging leaders here to mitigate wildfires.

Today on America in the MorningUS & Iran Trade Missile & Drone Strikes Last night, U.S. Central Command said strikes were launched against targets inside Iran for a 10th straight night... with Iran focusing on hitting US assets in Middle East allied countries - and the potential for others to engage in hostilities increasing.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Trump's New Canada Tariffs President Trump announced the United States will impose a 50% tariff on a series of Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the move comes as the president is also mulling additional tariffs due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada into the US, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded saying Canada should respond dollar for dollar, threatening a new trade war.  Tate Brothers Held Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain behind bars for now after appearing in a Miami court on rape and other charges.  Lisa Dwyer reports that the social media influencer brothers are fighting extradition to the UK after their arrest over the weekend.   NY Explosive Device A man was taken into custody on Monday after he allegedly threw an incendiary device outside a federal building in Manhattan.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports several people had non-life-threatening injuries.   Gas Prices Rising Due to the renewed fighting between the US and Iran and uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have risen, and so has the price at the pump.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the price of gas nationwide has pushed above $4 dollars-a-gallon.   Warnings For Bertha Alerts are being raised from Tampa Bay to the Southeast Texas coast as Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of America.  South Carolina Senate Race The race is on to win the U.S. Senate seat from South Carolina that suddenly became vacant with the death of longtime incumbent Republican Lindsay Graham.  Correspondent Rich Johnson sorts out who is running, who is not, and who is defying President Trump who already handed out his endorsement.   Talarico's Town Hall As the South Carolina US Senate race is still taking shape, a high-profile Senate race in Texas is neck and neck, and is seemingly becoming more tense as we approach the midterms.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas on the battle between Republican and current state Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Democrat state Representative James Talarico.   Mississippi Teenager's Death Investigation People in Mississippi gathered for a memorial service for 18-year-old Nolan Wells in the small town of Ocean Springs as questions remain about his death.  Jennifer King reports that those questions include how the teen high school football player died, and the circumstances surrounding his death.   Sanctuary City Case Dismissed A judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuits against Minneapolis and St. Paul, Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota over what the Justice Department describes as "sanctuary city policies."  Five Dead In Ohio River In Ohio, authorities are trying to figure out how one person who started to drown in a river led to five people losing their lives.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. Finally  A judge has pressed the pause button on the merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Burnham is sworn in as the latest British Prime Minister, and our guest says the way he helped bring her abducted daughter home — is proof that he's the right person to lead her country.A group representing Iranians in the US has filed a new lawsuit alleging the American government worked with the Iranian regime to fast-track the deportation of asylum seekers.Two First Nations in Ontario have been destroyed by wildfires in less than a week. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler describes the scale of the loss.Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to new tariff threats by US President Donald Trump over lousy air quality south of the border, because of Canadian wildfires. A nurse in Michigan describes the experience of contracting cyclospora — the parasite that has caused thousands of nasty cases of diarrhea in the US. She tells us it's unlike anything she's ever treated — or lived through herself. Researchers ask birdwatchers to stop using technology to "enhance" pictures of their avian discoveries —because it's messing with science. As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that has no time for cheep tricks.

U.S. President Trump is just one of the officials blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke spreading throughout the States; Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismisses ongoing criticism that the province wasn’t properly prepared for the severity of the wildfires; honeybee farmers say the insects, essential to the ecosystem, are feeling the negative impacts of climate change, forest fires; and more.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been front and centre of two pipeline proposal announcements in the past week. First, she and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new southern route for the proposed West Coast pipeline on Thursday. Just a few days later, on Monday, she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a proposal for a new 3,300-kilometre pipeline that would carry crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario.  Emma Graney is the Globe's energy reporter. She's on the show to explain these two proposed projects, how likely it is they'll be constructed, and what all this says about changing sentiments around pipelines in Canada.  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.

This week, the podcast starts with news on the West Coast oil pipeline. On July 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that a pipeline project exceeding 1 MMB/d was ready to be submitted to the Major Projects Office. Earlier that same day, PM Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby announced a Canada–B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, and, as part of the broader economic agreement, B.C. would not oppose a southern marine terminal for the oil pipeline. On July 6, there was more pipeline news, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Premier Smith announcing an early-stage feasibility study for a pipeline connecting Alberta to Ontario's refining region in Sarnia.  Peter and Jackie then welcomed Michele Harradence, Enbridge's Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution and Storage, and the new Chair of the Board of the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), to the podcast. Peter and Jackie asked Michele about municipal bans on natural gas, the role of natural gas in cold-climate reliability, and natural gas's GHG emissions. They also discussed the outlook for North American natural gas demand growth, including demand from AI data centres, and whether supply can keep pace. Finally, they compared the regulatory process for major projects in Canada with that in the United States. Content referenced in this podcast: Canada and British Columbia's new cooperative prosperity partnership (July 2, 2026) Canada and Alberta advance west coast pipeline project proposal and Pathways Project Carbon Capture Initiative (July 2, 2026) Prime Minister Mark Carney forward guidance video on Canada's energy future (June 30, 2026) ARC Energy Ideas heat pump podcast “Decarbonizing heat: Are air-source heat pumps the solution for Canada? (June 11, 2024) Ontario unveils proposed route for Northern Shield Energy Corridor (July 6, 2026) Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/Check us out on social media:X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research InstituteSubscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

In a shocking turn of events, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been exposed for secretly using his extravagant Gravy Plane, costing taxpayers a staggering $10,000 an hour, to jet off to the United States. This isn't just a misuse of public funds—it's a blatant disregard for the people he serves. To make matters worse, he has blocked Freedom of Information requests regarding his cell phone, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability. Additionally, after initially claiming there would be no school absences, he had to backtrack on that promise to allow students to participate in sports tournaments this fall. This is not the leadership Ontarians deserve!In our latest uncut episode of the OShow, Host Laura Babcock sits down with Marit Stiles, the Leader of the Official Opposition, to discuss a pressing question: How do we rid ourselves of Doug Ford as Premier—NOW, instead of waiting three long years for the next election? This is a critical moment for our democracy. We urge you to tune in, hear the tough answers to the questions weighing on Ontarians' minds, and join the movement to demand better leadership. Don't just stand by—like, share, and comment to help us protect our democracy together! Let's take action!#democracy #canadanews #canada #elbowsup #alberta #canadastrong #trump #canadianpodcast #ontario #carney #poilievre #dougford #onpoli #FightFordAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPPs are heading into an extended summer break. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what has, and has not, been accomplished this year. Plus, how is the opposition reacting to the long break? Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in the United States making his pitch for "Fortress North America," and making the rounds on American media. Steve and John Michael discuss how the premier is working with politicians on the ground. But will the Trump administration listen? Matthew Shoemaker, the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, joins Steve and JMM to talk about a new book on Sir William Hearst, Ontario's sole premier to come from The Soo. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/can-a-little-known-policy-wonk-win-the-liberal-leadership-race JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-does-ontario-gain-from-fortress-north-americaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A solemn procession carrying the casket of Const. Tarun Bali is returned from Northern Ontario a day after he lost his life in the line of duty; Ontario Premier Doug Ford meets with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as he pushes his 'Fortress North America' plan; and, the Panamanian national team sets up base camp at a resort of Alliston to prepare for the World Cup.

Trudie Mason is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. New provincial polling this morning from Synopsis and Lapresse show the Quebec Liberal Party falling while the CAQ tries to make a comeback. The energy drinks ban saga continued yesterday at the National Assembly after two independent MNA’s have voiced their plan to block the fast tracking of the bill until certain criteria is met. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back in the news this morning and not for the reasons that you think. He is under fire for a photo he took with his current girlfriend, pop superstar Katy Perry. Ontario Premier Doug Ford finished his tour of Washington D.C yesterday.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Anthropic.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Here's a question for you: Can anything pierce the political armour of Ontario Premier Doug Ford?Recently, pollsters have showed tightening numbers in the wake of Ford controversies like buying and then selling a private jet over the course of 72 hours. Selling off Ontario Place so it could be clear cut and turned it into a spa. And just this week, Ford's government unilaterally took over the Toronto Island lands and designated Billy Bishop Airport as a “special economic zone”.All of this as the Ontario NDP try to find their footing and the Ontario Liberal Party is gearing up for a leadership race.So ... just how vulnerable is Doug Ford? Or isn't he?That's the question I put to my guest today, pollster David Coletto. He's the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. And the prolific writer of the excellent “InFocus” newsletter on Substack.His latest wave of tracking suggests the PCs have regained their lost ground. And Ford's personal image has rebounded. How is this man a political rubber ball, rolling on largely unimpeded as things just seem to bounce off him?We'll dig into it. And the state of play in Ontario politics. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

He was “Captain Canada” last year and at one point, the most popular conservative in Canada.But now Ontario Premier Doug Ford's taken a hit in the polls after a series of decisions that include the purchase and almost immediate sale of a $28.9-million private jet that his critics are calling the “gravy plane”. Two recent polls have seen the Ontario PCs drop enough to find themselves almost on par with the Liberals, a party that's currently helmed by an interim leader. Doug Ford's personal approval ratings are worse, with more Ontarians unhappy with him than not. Can he turn this around? We're joined by Robert Benzie, Queens Park Bureau chief for The Toronto Star. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

In a week where trade irritants were on full display between Canada and the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new crew he wants to advise him on Canada's economic relationship with America. Former Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and former Liberal minister and Canadian UK High Commissioner Ralph Goodale have been drafted to that lineup and join The House to talk about how this team of rivals is going to work. Plus, Carney's announcement came days after he posted a ten-minute video on YouTube declaring Canada's economic ties to the U.S. a "weakness" that must be corrected. Since that post, the prime minister gained half a million views and tens of thousands of subscribers. Former advertising advisor to Stephen Harper, Dennis Matthews and former digital strategist for Justin Trudeau, Dave Sommer unpack Carney's media strategy and discuss whether Canadians will continue to like and subscribe, or click away. And, at a live panel organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Catherine Cullen sits down with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and the chair of the Council of the Federation PEI Premier Rob Lantz to talk about working with Prime Minister Mark Carney, interprovincial trade, and what all of Canada's provinces and territories can agree on. This episode features the voices of:Erin O'Toole, former leader of the Conservative Party of CanadaRalph Goodale, former Liberal cabinet minister and Canadian High Commissioner to the United KingdomDennis Matthews, president of Creative Currency and former advertising advisor to prime minister Stephen HarperDave Sommer, senior vice-president of marketing and communications for UHN Foundation, former deputy director of communications for prime minister Justin TrudeauDoug Ford, Premier of OntarioSusan Holt, Premier of New BrunswickRob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward IslandR.J. Simpson, Premier of Northwest Territories

FINTRAC is warning young people from India are being used for extortion schemes in Canada, a rare late-night sitting at Queen's Park to debate Ontario Premier Doug Ford's controversial budget bill, two trains in Denmark crash in what police are calling a major incident, and how the jet fuel crisis will impact your travel plans. 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 @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province has sold off a private jet it purchased for $28.9 million following public outcry; a jail guard will find himself behind bars after pleading guilty to smuggling thousands of dollars of drugs and weapons into the Toronto South Detention Centre; and, the City of Toronto will soon start replacing almost a half a million ‘water meter transmission units’ after they failed prematurely.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires on 3 ships the Strait of Hormuz. International Criminal Court rejects appeal from the Philippines former President Rodrigo Duterte. Ukraine resumes pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia following approval of a 90 billion euro EU loan.Mark Carney's Liberals will move to take control of House of Commons committees with newly secured majority. Despite backtracking on purchase of $29 million private jet, Ontario Premier Doug Ford questioned about aircraft's purpose. It's Earth Day! New underwater drone footage from Lake Huron reveals what researchers call a fish city near a nuclear plant.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford tabled legislation requiring high school teachers to factor attendance into final grades. Should students lose marks for missing class? This week academics, teachers and students weigh in from all sides of this debate.

Opposition leaders condemn the purchase of a $29-million private jet to fly Ontario Premier Doug Ford around for government business; the Toronto Police hate crimes unit is investigating an assault on a bus in Scarborough that was captured on camera; and, what happens if the shop storing your tires for the winter goes out of business?

In 2012, Quebec students went on a months-long strike to reverse a planned 75 per cent tuition increase. At its height, hundreds of thousands of students refused to attend class, making it one of the largest movements in Canada's history. It ended with the fall of the provincial government and the cancellation of the tuition hike. Quebec students had fought and won.Today, post-secondary education is being cut to the bone. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced that student funding to help pay for tuition will be changed from being mostly grants to mostly loans—plunging students deeper into debt. Similar cuts have been announced, or are being threatened, in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and B.C.Given all of this, it's no surprise that Quebec 2012 is being discussed in English Canada like never before. People want to know how this movement was built, and why was it able to win.Julien Arseneau explains the lessons of the Quebec 2012 Student Strike movement - how it was able to beat the tuition hikes, how the movement could've gone further, and what's needed today.This presentation was recorded live in Toronto on March 27, 2026.Interested in reading more? Check out our new book Lessons from the 2012 Quebec Student Strike, available here!Join the Revolutionary Communist PartySubscribe to Communist Revolution

In Episode 125, we give you a full recap of the three-day hearing in Halifax into the constitutionality of Nova Scotia's ban on traveling into the woods, and we explain why Ontario Premier Doug Ford's attempt to shut down the Al-Quds Day protest properly failed. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the WeekStories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Final arguments made in Nova Scotia woods ban challenge (CTV News)CCF in Court This Week Challenging Nova Scotia's Unconstitutional Woods Ban (TheCCF.ca)The Hard Lesson of Al Quds Day: Free Speech Protects the Repugnant (Christine Van Geyn.ca)Al-Quds Day protest proceeds after court rejects Ford's injunction bid (Global News)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Fresh outrage over a convicted child killer getting two more passes for unescorted temporary absences from prison; Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a list of changes he wants to see to crack down on crime in the province; and, drivers call for more action as potholes cause problems for motorists across the city.

Janice Golding reports on Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling for an injunction against the Al-Quds rally scheduled to take place in Toronto on Saturday; John Musselman examines Ottawa's 'Keeping Canadians Safe Act,' which aims to provide new tools for police services to investigate cybercrime; If you're planning to get away for the March Break or maybe this summer, there are certain things you always bring with you on a trip. Pat Foran has more.

In today's episode, we explore how AI companies are facing mounting legal pressure following tragic incidents linked to their chatbots. The family of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to report the shooter's violent ChatGPT conversations to authorities despite internal warnings. We also cover Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to take control of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport to push through a controversial expansion that would allow jet landings. Plus, the latest on the Iran conflict, TikTok's return to Canada after agreeing to new privacy concessions, and the shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto being investigated as a potential national security incident. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

The Globe exclusively reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford discussed the possibility of a snap federal election this spring. The next federal election is scheduled for no later than 2029, though historically, minority governments usually last around two years. But just how realistic is this speculation of another election?Laura Stone, who broke the story, and Shannon Proudfoot, a feature writer and columnist based in Ottawa, join host Sherrill Sutherland for a political roundtable about whether Canadians will head to the polls this spring.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.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Bruce Power, AltaGas, and Fidelity Investments Canada.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Fred DeLorey is here!For those who may not know, Fred was the National Campaign Manager for Erin O'Toole in 2021. Before that the Director of Field Operations for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. And he's a former Director of Political Operations for Stephen Harper. As well as Director of Comms and National Spokesperson. Today, he's Chair and Chief Strategy Officer at NorthStar Public Affairs.So, with that kind of CCV ... Conservative Curriculum Vitae ... we're going to get an operative's perspective on the mood and moves of Canada's Conservatives, campaigning against Carney, referendums in Alberta and Quebec – lots more.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

As part of Canada's new trade deal with China, 49,000 Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles will be allowed to be sold in the Canadian market this year. It's a big change from our previous 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made cars. Auto leaders and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have criticized the deal, saying it puts the country's auto sector at risk when it's already facing pressure from the U.S. and Donald Trump's tariffs.Dimitry Anastakis is a professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of History and the Rotman School of Management, and his research focuses on the development of the Canadian auto industry. He analyzes what this deal means for jobs in the auto sector, how it could affect Canadians looking to buy EVs and what it could mean for renegotiating the USMCA.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.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is leaving Beijing with an agreement for lower Chinese agricultural tariffs in exchange for a major carve-out from Canada's 100 per cent levy on Chinese EVs — leading Ontario Premier Doug Ford to blast the 'terrible' deal over fears it will 'tick off' the U.S. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, Unifor president Lana Payne and Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong join Power & Politics to react.

Maverick whiskey maker Chip Tate is back after a sabbatical following his acrimonious departure from Balcones Distilling. Now the master distiller for innovation with Foley Family Wines & Spirits, Tate has quietly been working on his first new whiskies in nearly 11 years under the company's Ampersand Spirits label. Dubbed Malus, Vinea, and Opimus, each one is a unique blend that challenges whiskey lovers with new flavors, and they fit perfectly with Tate's unique approach to making whiskey. Chip Tate joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning to make good on his threat to pull the best-selling Canadian Whisky off store shelves if Diageo closes its Crown Royal plant in his province. We'll also have the latest on the Uncle Nearest receivership and a new report showing a decline in Irish whiskey exports in 2025. 

Canada's Ring of Fire: Strategic Mineral Wealth Development — Conrad Black — Black describes the "Ring of Fire," a geographically remote region in northern Ontario approximately 500 miles from Toronto, containing vast strategic mineral deposits including chromium, gold, and other essential industrial metals. Black highlights unprecedented cooperation between Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the Canadian federal government, and First Nationsauthorities to construct a 500-mile transportation corridor enabling extraction and market delivery of these strategic resources essential for global supply chains and technological manufacturing. 1874 GREEENLAND

Conrad Black discusses Canadian politics and trade, noting a misunderstanding between Prime Minister Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford regarding an anti-tariff ad that offended President Trump. Black reports that China's General Secretary Xi has been conciliatory toward both Canada and the US. Crucially, Canada needs pipelines built both east, west (Trans Mountain to Vancouver/Pacific), and south (Keystone XL) to move Alberta's oil. Carney's federal government tentatively agreed to approve a second pipeline to Northern British Columbia. 1893 

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 11-6-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT VENEZUELA. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Anatol Lieven discusses the institutionalization of the Ukraine war, highlighted by children being trained to fly drones in classrooms. This blend of new technology and old societal militarization creates a "bloodless war" perception, potentially making conflict psychologically easier. He also addresses the argument that "stagnating states" are militarizing to maintain power, fueling conflicts and reasserting spheres of influence (a "new economic Monroe Doctrine"). The US is critically involved, enabling Ukrainian targeting capabilities. 915-930 Anatol Lieven discusses the institutionalization of the Ukraine war, highlighted by children being trained to fly drones in classrooms. This blend of new technology and old societal militarization creates a "bloodless war" perception, potentially making conflict psychologically easier. He also addresses the argument that "stagnating states" are militarizing to maintain power, fueling conflicts and reasserting spheres of influence (a "new economic Monroe Doctrine"). The US is critically involved, enabling Ukrainian targeting capabilities. 930-945 Chris Riegel discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are transforming labor, citing modest IBM layoffs but predicting heavy impacts in large retail. Advanced robotics in Chinese auto manufacturing drives cost efficiency, and AI combined with robotics enhances manufacturing capability. While seeing demand, Riegel notes characteristics of a bubble, especially in wildly overvalued stock prices, fueled by vast investment in AI data centers. In QSRs and retail, AI adoption is driven by efficiency and, in places like California, high minimum wages. 945-1000 Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the strong US military presence near Venezuela, intended to pressure dictator Nicolás Maduro to leave. While the opposition (led by elected President González) is ready to govern, the Trump administration hesitates due to security concerns. The major risk is chaos: following Maduro's exit, drug cartels (like Cartel de los Soles) and other groups (like ELN and Tren de Aragua) might fight dissident generals, leading to instability rather than a smooth transition to democracy. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Joel Finkelstein discusses how the New York election of socialist Zohran Mamdani was influenced by "subnationalism," where foreign nations subvert democracy. Organizations associated with Islamist Maoist ideals and CCP assets (like Neville Roy Singham, who bankrolled a campaign hub) were central to mobilizing votes. On social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, content favorable to Mamdani was given "engineered virality," with over 50% of viral engagement coming from non-American users, suggesting organized foreign intercession. 1015-1030 Ahmad Fouad Alkhatib discusses the high probability of renewed conflict in Gaza, arguing that the ceasefire is fragile due to Hamas's malign intentions. He estimates Hamas's combat-effective forces are significantly lower than reported (3,000 to 5,000, versus 15,000 to 30,000), noting Hamas pays fighters $20 to $25 a day. He also challenges polls showing widespread Gazan support for Hamas, arguing such results are manipulated and defy logic given the catastrophe following October 7. Disarmament is crucial for any future political process. 1030-1045 Ahmad Fouad Alkhatib argues that disarmament must precede any credible political process in Gaza, citing Hamas's use of medical facilities like Shifa and Nasser hospitals for interrogations and military activities. He criticizes Turkey and Qatar for using Hamas as a bargaining chip for regional leverage, suggesting they now posture Hamas as a potential security guarantor against ISIS. Alkhatib also suggests using Private Military Contractors (PMCs) as an enforcement force to actively fight Hamas and secure territory, given diminishing faith in an International Stabilization Force. 1045-1100 Gregg Roman details Turkey and Qatar's strategy to establish regional hegemony across "five fronts" by replacing the Shia Crescent. Turkey, providing military manpower, and Qatar, providing the budget, are active in Gaza, southern Lebanon, Syria, and Djibouti. Their plan includes securing maritime supremacy in the Eastern Mediterranean via an agreement with Libya and extending air power over Syrian airspace. Erdoğan seeks plausible deniability by empowering Syrian jihadis to attack the Golan Heights and is building bases in Djibouti and Somalia. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "economic Monroe Doctrine" sends a strong signal to the Americas, aimed at countering China's rapid expansion. Ellis also reviews US military readiness near Venezuela and political shifts toward the center-right in Bolivia and potentially Chile, though these nations remain economically engaged with China. 1115-1130 Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "economic Monroe Doctrine" sends a strong signal to the Americas, aimed at countering China's rapid expansion. Ellis also reviews US military readiness near Venezuela and political shifts toward the center-right in Bolivia and potentially Chile, though these nations remain economically engaged with China. 1130-1145 Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "economic Monroe Doctrine" sends a strong signal to the Americas, aimed at countering China's rapid expansion. Ellis also reviews US military readiness near Venezuela and political shifts toward the center-right in Bolivia and potentially Chile, though these nations remain economically engaged with China. 1145-1200 Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "economic Monroe Doctrine" sends a strong signal to the Americas, aimed at countering China's rapid expansion. Ellis also reviews US military readiness near Venezuela and political shifts toward the center-right in Bolivia and potentially Chile, though these nations remain economically engaged with China. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Veronique de Rugy critiques the administration's legal argument at the Supreme Court that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs. She argues the term "emergency" is used too loosely, defining 50 years of trade deficits as an emergency, potentially granting the President immense, unchecked power to tax. Tariffs are taxes, which Congress should control. De Rugy notes tariffs are already causing damage by raising prices for consumers or forcing companies to cut profits and investment. 1215-1230 Alan Tonelson discusses the Supreme Court oral arguments concerning the President's authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The administration argues the President can invoke IEEPA due to emergencies like fentanyl and trade deficits. Tonelson finds arguments against including tariffs under IEEPA's regulatory language "jaw-dropping." He stresses that the President must have sole control over declaring foreign policy emergencies, necessary for rapid response. If rejected, the President has other longstanding tariffing powers. 1230-1245 Dr. AJ Kolhari discusses Russia's successful test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which flew 14,000 km for 15 hours. The missile captures and compresses air, heating it over a nuclear reactor to create thrust. Kolhari emphasizes the danger because it flies low (50 to 100 m) and is hard to detect. He notes this nuclear propulsion technology, or similar ramjet designs, could revolutionize commercial travel and be applied to flight on Mars, using its CO₂ atmosphere for heating. 1245-100 AM Conrad Black discusses Canadian politics and trade, noting a misunderstanding between Prime Minister Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford regarding an anti-tariff ad that offended President Trump. Black reports that China's General Secretary Xi has been conciliatory toward both Canada and the US. Crucially, Canada needs pipelines built both east, west (Trans Mountain to Vancouver/Pacific), and south (Keystone XL) to move Alberta's oil. Carney's federal government tentatively agreed to approve a second pipeline to Northern British Columbia.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureUK, Germany and many other questions are struggling through the green new scam, this will not end well for them. People are experiencing Biden/Fed inflation from the past 4 years. Trump is countering this with low energy prices. Trump makes deal with China.  Obama now sending the message out to the infiltrators to get ready for the battles or we are finished. The [DS] will be moving from an information war to a physical war. Kash Patel countered and dismantles another [FF] . When the crimes are exposed the D party will cease to exist. They will fight to the very end because they do not want to go on trial. In the end this will all fail.   Economy Rooftop Solar Panel, Battery Installations Are Causing Fires in the UK The once-Great Britain has gone all-in on "green energy" as a matter of national policy, and it hasn't worked out too well for them. There's just one problem: They're catching fire. A surge in house fires caused by solar panels and their batteries is sparking safety concerns over Ed Miliband's plan for millions more rooftop installations. UK fire services faced a blaze involving a solar panel once every two days in 2024, according to data gathered by insurance company QBE, marking a 60pc increase in the past two years. That's a lot of fires, presenting a deadly danger - and a 60 percent increase in two years is nothing short of alarming. There may be more to it than just the solar panels, but they are certainly a contributing factor:   Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1984594356154831267 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Confirms He Apologized to President Trump for Reagan Ad Effort   GYEONGJU, South Korea, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff political advertisement and had told Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to run it. Carney, speaking to reporters after attending an Asia-Pacific summit in South Korea, said he had made the apology privately to Trump when they both attended a dinner hosted by South Korea's president on Wednesday. “I did apologise to the president,” Carney said, confirming comments by Trump made on Friday. Carney also confirmed that he had reviewed the ad with Ford before it aired but said he had opposed using it. “I told Ford I did not want to go forward with the ad,” he said. The ad, commissioned by Ford, an outspoken Conservative politician who is sometimes compared to Trump, uses a snippet of Republican icon and former President Ronald Reagan saying that tariffs cause trade wars and economic disaster.   Source: theconservativetreehouse.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1984268764414631994   at +8.2%, Vermont at +7.0%, and Maryland at +7.0%. This was followed by West Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, with increases of +6.9%, +6.8%, and +6.6%, respectively. Concerningly, grocery prices in rural areas jumped +7.6% YoY compared to+5.6% for residents of large cities. US consumers are still drowning in inflation. People start feeling the effects of inflation almost immediately in tangible ways,

SHOW 10-25-27 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT PAKISTAN FIRST HOUR 9-915 Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks and the Imprisonment of Imran Khan. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss Afghan-Pakistan peace talks, which are unlikely to achieve long-term peace as Pakistan feels "cocky." Trump's efforts are seen as ironic, given the issues stemming from the Doha agreement. Discussion turns to Imran Khan's imprisonment; the military fears his party's survival and aims to keep him from power. China's financial support for Pakistan is also noted as flagging. 915-930 Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks and the Imprisonment of Imran Khan. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss Afghan-Pakistan peace talks, which are unlikely to achieve long-term peace as Pakistan feels "cocky." Trump's efforts are seen as ironic, given the issues stemming from the Doha agreement. Discussion turns to Imran Khan's imprisonment; the military fears his party's survival and aims to keep him from power. China's financial support for Pakistan is also noted as flagging. 930-945 Israel Seeks Reliable Multinational Force to Prevent Hamas Resurgence in Gaza. David Daoud discusses Israel's primary concern regarding a multinational force in Gaza: ensuring its reliability to prevent Hamas's resurgence or rearmament. Hamas is reasserting control and slow-rolling the recovery of remaining hostages' bodies to establish the ceasefire. US drones monitor adherence to the ceasefire. Israel has ended the emergency status in the south, signaling a slow return to normal life. 945-1000 Iran Defies West on Nuclear Program Despite Loss of Key Scientists. Jonathan Schanzer discusses Iran's defiant nuclear program, noting the procurement of air defense systems from Russia and China is debatable. A major setback has been the loss of nuclear scientists due to targeted assassinations. Iran is heavily supporting the Houthis (now a full proxy), sending ballistic missile components and IRGC officials to help assemble them in Yemen. Snapback sanctions' impact on Iran's partnerships with Russia and China remains uncertain. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Hamas Slow-Rolls Hostage Returns to Avoid Disarmament, as Iran Remains Defiant. Malcolm Hoenlein discusses Hamas's slow-rolling of deceased hostage returns to avoid disarmament, a key condition of the peace talks. He notes Iran remains defiant, reconstituting its nuclear program at sites like Tehran 2 and using Georgia to evade sanctions. The discussion also covers the naming of a successor for PA President Abbas and highlights Javier Milei's landslide victory in Argentina as a stabilizing factor in South America. 1015-1030 Hamas Slow-Rolls Hostage Returns to Avoid Disarmament, as Iran Remains Defiant. Malcolm Hoenlein discusses Hamas's slow-rolling of deceased hostage returns to avoid disarmament, a key condition of the peace talks. He notes Iran remains defiant, reconstituting its nuclear program at sites like Tehran 2 and using Georgia to evade sanctions. The discussion also covers the naming of a successor for PA President Abbas and highlights Javier Milei's landslide victory in Argentina as a stabilizing factor in South America. 1030-1045 Russia Tests Nuclear Missile Amid Tough Winter and Increased US Sanctions. John Hardie analyzes Russia's reported successful test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. This test is likely aimed at pressuring the US into arms control talks, rather than impacting the Ukraine battlefield. On the ground, the situation in Pokrovsk has deteriorated due to Russian infiltration. The US has shifted from diplomacy to pressure, imposing sanctions on major Russian oil companies. 1045-1100 Anti-Hamas Clans and Militias Challenge Hamas's Control in Gaza. Ahmad Sharawi discusses the challenge to Hamas's power in Gaza by anti-Hamas clans and militias, some allegedly backed by Israel. Groups like the Dughmush clan and Yasser Abu Shabbab's Popular Forces contest Hamas's control and monopolization of aid. Hamas deters these rivals, labeling them "collaborators," as Gaza fragments into controlled pockets or "bantustans." THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Poised to De-escalate Trade Dispute with Trump. Conrad Black analyzes the US-Canada trade dispute ignited by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's ad criticizing US tariffs. Black notes that while Ford was "cheeky," President Trump overreacted by suspending negotiations and mandating 10% tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney, seen as a diplomatic and well-informed figure, is expected to de-escalate the issue and work toward a reasonable agreement at the upcoming Asian conference. 1115-1130 AQAP Targets Anti-Houthi Forces Amidst Cooperation with Houthis and Iran. Bridget Toomey reports on AQAP's attack on anti-Houthi Yemeni soldiers. AQAP and the Houthis have an informal non-aggression agreement, sometimes cooperating on weapon smuggling. Iran supplies advanced arms to the Houthis and has maintained a relationship with al-Qaeda leadership for two decades. This cooperation, despite sectarian differences, aims to destabilize Yemen and the region. 1130-1145 Milei's Libertarian Win in Argentina Signals 'MAGA Tide' in Latin America. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo analyze Javier Milei's decisive win in Argentina, viewing it as a model for Latin America and a victory for Donald Trump. The result signals a reduction of the "pink tide" and emergence of a "MAGA tide." Trump is leveraging trade talks to pressure Brazil's President Lula da Silva regarding Bolsonaro and alignment with China, reconfiguring power in the region. 1145-1200 Milei's Libertarian Win in Argentina Signals 'MAGA Tide' in Latin America. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo analyze Javier Milei's decisive win in Argentina, viewing it as a model for Latin America and a victory for Donald Trump. The result signals a reduction of the "pink tide" and emergence of a "MAGA tide." Trump is leveraging trade talks to pressure Brazil's President Lula da Silva regarding Bolsonaro and alignment with China, reconfiguring power in the region. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215    US Pressure on Xi Jinping May Lead to Release of Jimmy Lai. Mark Simon is encouraged that President Trump plans to raise the fate of persecuted publisher Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping. Simon believes China must resolve the "Jimmy Lai problem" but will likely demand concessions, such as sanctions relief. Lai's release, potentially via a humanitarian or commuted sentence route, would pave the way for the release of hundreds of other Hong Kong dissidents. 1215-1230 Trump's Tariff Policy Gains Victory in Trade Truce with China. Alan Tonelson assesses the US-China trade truce, viewing it as a major victory for President Trump's tariff policies. China agreed to delay rare earth export controls and buy US farm goods. This move is seen as desperate by Xi Jinping, whose economy is undermined by US technology curbs. China's predatory practices defined the relationship until Trump decided to use American leverage. 1230-1245 vUS Tariffs Drive Canada Toward Greater Economic Integration with China. Charles Burton discusses how US tariff aggression, fueled by Premier Doug Ford quoting Ronald Reagan to criticize US trade policy, is pushing Canada toward China. The uncertainty over Trump's response makes negotiating difficult, prompting speculation Canada may renew free trade talks with Beijing, remove investment restrictions, and possibly join the Belt and Road Initiative. 1245-100 AM Trump Demands Higher Defense Spending from New Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi. Lance Gatling reports on President Trump's visit to Tokyo and his meeting with the new Prime Minister, Takaichi. Trump is expected to demand increased defense spending. Takaichi plans to accelerate doubling the defense budget to 2% of GDP. A major concern is Trump asking Japan to stop buying energy from Russia, which supplies Japanese LNG. Takaichi enjoys surprisingly strong domestic support.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Poised to De-escalate Trade Dispute with Trump. Conrad Black analyzes the US-Canada trade dispute ignited by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's ad criticizing US tariffs. Black notes that while Ford was "cheeky," President Trump overreacted by suspending negotiations and mandating 10% tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney, seen as a diplomatic and well-informed figure, is expected to de-escalate the issue and work toward a reasonable agreement at the upcoming Asian conference. 1913 WINNIPEG

Michael Cohen reacts to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks in Asia, as well as Ontario Premier Doug Ford on CNN, breaking down the drama caused by Trump's reaction to the ad and its fallout on trade relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government shutdown is set to enter its fifth week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns it will stop distributing SNAP benefits beginning November 1st. Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.) discusses the impact the shutdown is having on his constituents and efforts by Republicans to redistrict him out of his seat. Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacts to President Trump's escalating trade war with Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canadian leaders like Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford putting the dagger into Trump with actual intelligent policy and planning that is clearly checkmating the United States. Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/MEIDAS or entering MEIDAS at checkout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices