Podcasts about Quebec

CAPTION 1857 WALL STREET, 230 PM, PANICCONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil PressuresLiz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, the American economy remains robust. Consumer spending is strong, small business profitability is at yearly highs, and hiring remains resilient. The primary economic headwind is rising oil prices fueled by the war in Iran. Additionally, she analyzes the investment potential of rebuilding Venezuela's ruined oil infrastructure, estimating it will take five years to yield significant production increases. Finally, Peek highlights how progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Chinese misinformation bots actively oppose crucial domestic data center development. (1)Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European SecurityJudy Dempsey discusses European frustration over the unexpected presence of Russia's finance minister at a G20meeting, which highlighted a lack of communication within the transatlantic alliance. She details the Leipzig drone incident—a critical near-miss attack at a vital logistics hub for Ukraine—which is suspected to be a Russian hybrid operation. Dempsey explains how Russia leverages cyber and physical threats to instill fear, polarization, and anxiety among voters. This instability directly bolsters the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which capitalizes on eastern Germany's demographic decline, economic resentment, and euroskeptic nationalism. (2)Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern EconomiesJoseph Sternberg warns Americans about the hidden burdens of a Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax common in Europe. Although pitched as simple, Sternberg argues that this tax creates immense compliance burdens for small businesses, requiring a full working week annually to administer. This complexity fosters a cash-based gray market to evade the tax. Furthermore, because the tax is concealed within product prices rather than added at checkout, politicians can easily hike rates without public outcry. Sternberg also contrasts Europe's expensive, highly regulated data center shortage with America's resistance to building the AI infrastructure crucial for its economic future. (3)Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With AmericaCharles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a surge of anti-American nationalism, boosting political support for Mark Carney, particularly in Quebec over French-language protection concerns. Consequently, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the United States, aligning closer with China and the European Union. Burton warns that Beijing stands to benefit immensely, offering trade access if Canada ceases opposing Chinese geostrategic interests, while Ottawa prioritizes west coast pipelines to ship oil directly to China. (4)Global Chaos Drives Rise of NationalismGregory Copley outlines how global actors leverage chaos to achieve strategic goals, noting China's aggressive attempts to disrupt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau due to Taiwan's participation. Beijing's hostile diplomacy also targets Eswatini, Africa's sole state recognizing Taiwan, to strip Taiwan of international support. Copley notes that energy security is governed by transportation bottlenecks, highlighting the strategic importance of Cuban cobalt for future energy storage. Finally, he explains how uncontrolled migration and Russian hybrid operations drive resurgent European nationalism, prompting a breakdown of supranational systems like the European Union. He also touches on British royal dynamics. (5)Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm DynamicsThaddeus McCotter interprets midterm election polling, explaining how the president's approval rating influences independent voters seeking checks and balances in Congress. He notes that high, near-identical disapproval ratings for both major parties reflect widespread voter frustration with outdated governing paradigms. Rather than outright anger, Americans are frustrated by the lack of sane, competent governance and positive, aspirational platforms. McCotter highlights how voters connect abstract foreign policies, such as ongoing operations in Iran, directly to their daily lives and pocketbooks through tangible domestic indicators like high gasoline prices. (6)University Core Curriculum Reform Offers PromisePeter Berkowitz discusses university core curriculum reform, pointing to a promising new proposal at the University of Texas at Austin. He argues that traditional core curricula fail because tenured faculty prioritize narrow research interests over student needs, leaving graduates without a foundational understanding of Western civilization, American political ideas, or global cultures. Under UT Austin's top-down initiative, the curriculum is divided into arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM, offering deep introductions to major issues. Berkowitz contrasts this structured reform with conventional systems that students merely view as arbitrary academic hoops. (7)Syrian Integration Brings Hope and RiskAhmad Sharawi outlines regional developments in the Middle East, starting with a US-mediated agreement involving the IAEA and Syria to monitor nuclear material from the bombed Al-Kibar site. Although supervised by the IAEA, the material remaining in Syria poses a risk of theft or exploitation by neighbors. Sharawi also details the finalized integration of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military, granting Kurds citizenship and language rights while expanding state control to ninety-seven percent of Syrian territory. This satisfies Turkey by ending hopes of Kurdish autonomy. Finally, he notes impending US sanctions against Oman for sanctions-busting. (8)

CAPTION 1900 OTTAWACanada Navigates Trade Rupture With AmericaCharles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a surge of anti-American nationalism, boosting political support for Mark Carney, particularly in Quebec over French-language protection concerns. Consequently, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the United States, aligning closer with China and the European Union. Burton warns that Beijing stands to benefit immensely, offering trade access if Canada ceases opposing Chinese geostrategic interests, while Ottawa prioritizes west coast pipelines to ship oil directly to China. (4)

On a balmy night in Norwich, 2026, Taylor and Hannah round off the 2026 DWSC tour, and did so in excellent company, as they were joined by the wondrous Suzie Preece, who started off the show by confessing to a crime in which she used a fake ID that would allow her to join a SAGA holiday rather than a booze cruise. The team then go oot and aboot in Quebec to solve another juvenile endeavour, before hearing from a member of the audience who, when it comes to the crunch, needs to blame at least ONE member of the family. The DWSC London Residency is BACK at The Pleasance.You can see Hannah and Taylor, plus their special guests in September, October AND November.Full info and tickets HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bank of Canada will announce its latest decision on interest rates. Lawyers represLawyers representing families from the Tumbler Tumbler Ridge shooting survivors are filing 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI. The European Union's foreign policy chief is accusing Russia of state-sponsored terrorism. Iran is attacking US military bases in the Middle East after several US strikes on Iran. Quebec farmers are worried about the route of the proposed Alto high speed rail project. Yellowknife family urges Ottawa to continue funding program that helps Canadians with autism and intellectual disabilities find jobs.

Plus: Quebec switches its paper ballots to French only for upcoming elections, a man is arrested on charges of causing around $100,000 in damage to Edmonton transit infrastructure, and a mysterious floating island reappears on a northern B.C. lake. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada's growing confrontation with the United States is about much more than just tariffs. Trade imbalances, Chinese goods entering the American market through Canada, taxes on U.S. companies, and Mark Carney's political strategy have pushed relations with Washington to a new low. At the same time, Canada faces weak economic growth, enormous immigration pressures, separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec, and continued dependence on the United States for its defense. Picking a fight with America will not solve those problems. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to sign ADF's petition to protect female sports. Add your name to the declaration and side with truth and fairness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venerable Marie-Josephte Fitzbach turned her own grief into an open door for women no one else in Quebec would take in. Widowed young, Marie-Josephte Fitzbach joined the Sisters of Charity of Quebec and spent her nights bringing her sorrows to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, asking who needed her most. The answer was always the same: women just out of prison, with nowhere else to turn. She opened a refuge called Sainte-Madeleine, refusing to ask anyone to prove they deserved help first, and eventually founded a whole new religious community to keep the door open. "Every woman who walked through her door, Marie-Josephte believed, was Christ arriving in disguise." Want to keep living Marie-Josephte's story after the episode ends? Grab our free Family Pack — a saint calendar with daily challenges, feast-day activities, family discussion questions, and more — free for email subscribers, so your family can follow along together: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along  

River systems around the world are under stress from various factors ranging from pollution, to agriculture, to extractive industries. In some parts of the world there are regulations to help protect rivers, but in a lot of cases these are just preventative measures for a system already seriously degraded. Another way to protect rivers which has been receiving attention is to give them legal rights, like those we associate with being a person. These rights could include the right to flow freely and the right to regenerate. Corporations have long been recognised as legal persons and increasingly this has been extended to environmental entities. There are different pathways to secure legal personhood, from changing a country's constitution, to changing local law or to implementing a new ruling on an existing law, but as to whether any of these provide protection in practise, often depends on the way humans respond to the river. If a river can have rights and responsibilities, could they in turn face legal action from humans for failing to meet their own legal duties? Should rivers have personhood? (Photo: A wide view of the Turag River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, lined with small boats in the foreground and a densely populated riverside settlement on the right bank. Homes and market stalls sit on raised wooden structures above the water, while the shoreline shows piles of debris and exposed earth. The water appears dark with scattered floating vegetation, and trees and buildings fade into a hazy background. Credit: Md Manik/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Contributors: Prof Nick Mount, geographer and river scientist, UK Dr Erin O'Donnell, author, senior lecturer and ARC research fellow, University of Melbourne Law School, Australia Pier-Olivier Boudreault, director of conservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, a founding member of the Alliance Muteshekau-shipu, Quebec, Canada Author and professor Naveeda Khan, Department of Anthropology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USAPresenter: William Crawley Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Katie Morgan Technical producer: Craig Boardman Production co-ordinator: Phoebe Lomas Production management assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood

Happy September!  The recent return of Canadian national heroes Rush and the emergence of Quebec's Angine de Poitrine have made our Toronto-born host feel a little homesick, so we've invited media icon George "Strombo" Stroumboulopoulos for some cross-border rock talk about bands, records, concerts and our shared passion for music. The True North, Strombo and free - from the shores of Lake Ontario to wherever you're listening!    Plus, Nashville mainstay Buddy Miller talks about working with the late, great Dolly Parton in an excerpt from his own future full episode of our podcast.    The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton.   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends!

Carney Liberals sweep byelections in BC, Ontario, and Quebec. Alberta's dual practice system launches today. First Nation leaders across Ontario are demanding answers from the Parole Board of Canada. Deaths from flash flood along Nepal-Tibet border hit exceed 1,000. At least 12 killed, 17 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine. The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial are struggling to come to a unanimous verdict. Las Vegas jury finds former gang leader, Duane Davis, guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur.

Plus: The CBC is barred from attending the Republican Party's midterm convention, international school trips across Canada are cancelled or tweaked amid a changing landscape, prayer room restrictions go into effect in Quebec, and what information do politicians owe the public regarding their health and ability to work? 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first of three special episodes from the Festival Western de St-Tite, Doug sits down with festival president Anne-Marie Lemire for a look beyond the arena and into the people, planning, community and traditions that make Saint-Tite something special.Recorded during our visit to Quebec last year, we saved this conversation for the run-up to another Festival Western de St-Tite.This is Episode 1 of our Saint-Tite series. Next up, we'll sit down with BJ Prince for another side of the Saint-Tite story.Come with us as we collect the stories, relationships and memories that keep rodeo and Western heritage alive.Listen. Subscribe. Follow. Share. These stories matter.RSS Hashtags#BeyondTheChutes #FestivalWesternDeStTite #StTite #AnnMarieLame #RodeoPodcast #Rodeo #WesternHeritage #CowboyCulture #QuebecRodeo #CanadianRodeo #RodeoStories #WesternCulture

Kyle is back for his fourth Trip Tales episode! After sharing about skiing in Quebec, Austria and Banff, he's trading the slopes for the Grand Canyon. In May/June 2026, Kyle and his family of four spent eight days rafting through the Grand Canyon on a motorized rafting trip with Grand Canyon Expeditions.We talk about what it's like to live completely off the grid for eight days, sleep under the stars beside the Colorado River, tackle rapids, hike to waterfalls and swimming holes, and cool off in the unbelievably turquoise Little Colorado River. Kyle also shares the logistics of packing, camping and bathroom breaks — plus the surprisingly gourmet meals, from Eggs Benedict to filet mignon, that made this rugged adventure a whole lot more luxurious than expected.Even Kyle, who admits he's not much of a camper, came home saying he'd do the entire trip again in a heartbeat!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Grand Canyon Expeditions- Arizona Rafting Adventures- Start at Lee's Ferry and end at Pierce Ferry- Little Colorado River- Deer Creek Falls and The Patio- Havasu Creek- Pumpkin Spring- Elves Chasm- Redwall Cavern- Las Vegas Bellagio Seafood Buffet

The US-Canada trade war looms over three federal by-elections in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. NATO's eastern flank is on high alert as intelligence warns of Russian provocations. Fresh US-Iran strikes break a month-long lull as oil prices surge past $90. More than 900 people dead, more than 4,500 missing after last week's flash-flooding along Nepal-Tibet border. At least one person is dead after flash floods tore through parts of the Grand Canyon over the weekend. A new report warns global coral loss is accelerating due to rising ocean heat. Canada opens applications today for its first-ever Eurovision performer.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois—“The Food Professor”—is a food economist at Dalhousie University and director of its Agri-Food Analytics Lab. A leading Canadian voice on grocery prices, supply chains, and food policy, he leads the annual Canada's Food Price Report and co-hosts The Food Professor podcast. Raised on a Quebec farm, he is a frequent commentator on how food gets from farm to plate—and what it costs.Cornerstone Forum 26'https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

More than a week after the U.S.-Canada talks collapsed, our national affairs panel —the CBC's Rosemary Barton, the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty, and Joël-Denis Bellavance of La Presse— unravels what we know about what happened, how the Carney government has responded, and how all this might affect the Conservatives' fortunes, the Quebec election, and the federal byelections happening Monday.

It's voting day for three federal byelections in the British Columbia riding of North Vancouver-Capilano, the Ontario riding of Beaches-East York and the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord.And: The White House says it's not a war, but Canadians aren't taking kindly to the takeover of the name of Lake Ontario.Also: The search for flood victims in Nepal turns to tunnels under hydro-electric power plants. There's hope hundreds of workers have taken shelter there and are still alive below.Plus: U.S.-Iran fighting ramps up again, accused Canadian NATO intern denied bail, coral crisis, and more.

Rescuers in Nepal are drilling and digging through debris as fast as they can. Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped inside tunnels at five hydro power sites. The number of people killed in last week's flash floods along the border with Tibet has risen to nearly 800, and thousands are still unaccounted for.Also: The trade war looms large over three federal byelections being held on Monday. Seats are up for grabs in Ontario, B.C. and what's shaping up to be a tight, three way race in Quebec.And: A new space telescope launched from Florida today. It's being hailed as a giant leap forward in how we search for life beyond our planet. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will look for cosmic mysteries such as dark matter but also for Earthlike planets that could harbour life. And its relying on some Canadian designed technology to do the job.Plus: Alberta day celebrations amid separation debate, A disapearing island in B.C., Quebec seniors practicing karate, and more.

Gene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are shifting focus toward commercial loans. In Atlanta's thriving steel industry, tariffs have boosted competitiveness, and companies are deploying AI-powered robotic arms, gloves, and dogs to improve safety. Finally, a recent Pew Research survey indicates that Gen X is leading AI adoption because older, established professionals feel more secure than younger generations, though Marks calls the fear of job loss an urban legend. (5)

TONIGHT-CONTENTS-8-26-2026California Swells Weather And Nevada CasinosJeff Bliss discusses a massive southern ocean swell creating rare surfing conditions at Newport Harbor's channel. Driven by an intense tropical storm off Mexico, California is experiencing unprecedented humidity and a nearly five-degree Fahrenheit rise in ocean temperatures, prompting a surge in marine life including hammerhead and great white sharks. Turning to Nevada, Bliss describes the K-shaped economy, where Las Vegas strip casinos profit from wealthy international tourists, while local traffic declines. He details In-N-Out's slow, quality-controlled eastward expansion and concludes with Berkeley's controversial, permissive approach toward housing campus homeless encampments, noting they receive government-funded clean needles and glass pipes. (1)Separation Of Powers And Election FraudRichard Epstein discusses a federal ruling by Judge Indira Talwani blocking the Trump administration's postal mail-in voting regulations for the 2026 midterms. Epstein asserts the administration overstepped, as the Constitution explicitly delegates election regulation to Congress, not the executive. He criticizes Chief Justice John Roberts's defense of the unitary executive, calling his opinions a disgrace that allows executive power to swamp both the legislature and the judiciary. Lastly, Epstein references Paul Krugman's views on Trump's destructive physical and institutional teardown of Washington and laments how flawed standing doctrines prevent ordinary citizens from legally challenging executive overreach in federal court. (2)Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center details the alarming surge of the United States gross national debt to record heights, exceeding forty trillion dollars. She argues that the country suffers from an out-of-control spending problem rather than a lack of tax revenue, citing massive unpaid pandemic spending. De Rugy blames both political parties for avoiding structural reforms and warns of the critical 2032 deadline when Social Security and Medicare funding will face automatic, severe cuts. She predicts that Congress will resort to further debt and inflation, which will heavily penalize the public, while indebted European nations face similar struggles. (3)Economic Boom In Idyllic Lancaster CountyJim McTague details the thriving post-pandemic economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Tourism remains robust, with attractions like the Renaissance Faire drawing two hundred thousand visitors annually. The local real estate market is red-hot, with retirees purchasing existing homes with cash and bid-ups creating million-dollar McMansions. McTague notes that rising inflation has packed Costco aisles with middle-class shoppers seeking the famous five-dollar loss-leader rotisserie chickens. He also discusses local commercial resistance to data centers, explaining how the impoverished borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative data center deal that would have solved its fiscal deficits, while baby boomers power local restaurants. (4)Small Business Growth And AI IntegrationGene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are shifting focus toward commercial loans. In Atlanta's thriving steel industry, tariffs have boosted competitiveness, and companies are deploying AI-powered robotic arms, gloves, and dogs to improve safety. Finally, a recent Pew Research survey indicates that Gen X is leading AI adoption because older, established professionals feel more secure than younger generations, though Marks calls the fear of job loss an urban legend. (5)French Resistance And World War ExileJane Rogoyska, author of Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War, Part Two: Rogoyska details how German anti-fascists and French Jews fled Paris for Marseilles and Spain in 1941. While Heinrich Mann escaped successfully, philosopher Walter Benjamin tragically committed suicide at the Spanish border. Rogoyska notes that Samuel Beckettjoined the resistance after Paul Léon's arrest. The Abwehr, aided by the treacherous priest Robert Alesch, infiltrated resistance networks, but was sidelined as the Gestapo's brutality worsened. Post-war, the Lutetia hotel became a repatriation center processing concentration camp survivors. Beckett survived and wrote literary masterpieces, while Alesch was executed. (6)Nuclear Politics And Precision Guided WarfareHenry Sokolski, executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, discusses the unpublicized nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He warns host John Batchelor that keeping side agreements secret from the American public prevents Congressional oversight. Saudi Arabia refuses to sign the additional protocol for inspections, claiming it violates sovereignty. Sokolski also highlights Poland's conflicting stances on hosting nuclear weapons, Germany's interest in funding the United Kingdom's Trident submarine program, and how Russia uses precision-guided munitions to target civilians and demoralize Ukraine, moving nuclear weapons further into the background, concluding that this is the new reality. (7)Debating Environmental Politics Of Data CentersKevin Frazier leads a roundtable with Jim McTague and Simon Constable discussing the political and environmental backlash against data centers. Frazier details how Lancaster City welcomed data centers to erase its school district's deficit, while the poorer borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative deal due to local protests. Frazier argues that data centers are vital national infrastructure, defending the construction jobs they create and noting that blocking them harms the digital economy. Finally, Constable shares trivia from his Wall Street Journal quiz, revealing that Virginia leads the United States in data centers, followed globally by the United Kingdom. (8)V

God's leading is rarely a matter of seeing the whole road at once. In this episode, Jennifer Teachout shares how the Lord used a childhood surrender, years of service in Quebec, and a long-held burden for French Guiana to teach her to keep walking with Him. As you obey Him in the small opportunities before you, trust God to lead you one step at a time. Topics Discussed Jennifer Teachout's salvation testimony and childhood surrender to missions Overcoming the fear of being ashamed of God's call God's leading through language study, marriage, and seventeen years of ministry in Quebec The Lord's long-term direction to French Guiana and ministry in Matoury The challenges of missionary life, motherhood, cultural differences, and personal inadequacy Serving God faithfully in small, often unseen opportunities Key Takeaways God often guides His children as they walk with Him in daily obedience. A call or burden from God may unfold over many years without being forgotten. Faithfulness in small acts of service forms a heart ready to follow God's direction. God's work does not depend on human adequacy; He supplies mercy and brings the fruit. Young women can trust God with their future one faithful step at a time. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

More than 660 dead and thousands missing as catastrophic flash floods wash across Nepal and Tibet. Icelanders vote today on whether to restart EU membership talks, as global tension and economic worries collide with fears over domestic sovereignty. The head of Canada's Defence Investment Agency says trade tensions are making major military deals with American suppliers a tough sell. An autistic teenager in Gatineau is forced out of school after Quebec denies his French-language exemption. India approves a Japanese vaccine to combat rising dengue cases as health experts warn of a year-round threat.

The Stuph File Program Featuring Matt Grace, author of God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs And The Life That Almost Killed Me; Bob Patterson, author of Iconic Moments In Broadcast History: Live Via Satellite; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Matt Grace has had a very rough life and he talks about it in his book, God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs And The Life That Almost Killed Me.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) Bob Patterson is the author of Iconic Moments In Broadcast History: Live Via Satellite. He was there broadcasting some of the biggest stories in early live satellite TV. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back on the show. This time he talks about SpaceX crashing on the Moon; and more.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we'll discuss lasers used on Artemis II could be the future of communications on the Moon; fuel stations in space; India joins NASA's Moon base program; and more). This week's guest slate is presented by Eric Cohen a Journalist/Producer/Musician and the hardest working man in showbiz. You can also check out his YouTube channel, Airdrum Showdown. You can also order my book, Great Conversations: My Interviews With Two Men On The Moon And A Galaxy Of Stars. Like the title says, within the pages you'll find some of my celebrity encounters with Oscar winners like Karl Malden, Cloris Leachman & Christopher Plummer; Emmy winners like Ed Asner, Michael Moriarity & Lindsay Wagner; Tony winners like Carol Channing and Julie Newmar; a host of TV icons like Buddy Ebsen, Bob Denver, Dick Van Patten, Gary Coleman and more; plus two guys who left their footprints on the moon. It's available at Amazon. Just click the book cover. Part of the success of this show depends on the generosity of its listeners worldwide. If you enjoy the program please feel free to make a donation in any amount, no matter how small, in any denomination of $1, $5, $10, $20 or more.  Just click on the donate button to the left. It will be greatly appreciated. This website is powered by PubNIX a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service that was instrumental in helping to structure the look of this very site! The computer used for this site was built by InfoMontreal.ca, serving individuals, commercial & industrial companies in Quebec with computers, software and networks. Your needs are unique and InfoMontreal.ca believes the solutions should be too.

In an exclusive interview with The House and her first since talks collapsed, Canada's chief trade negotiator to the U.S. Janice Charette sits down with host Catherine Cullen to lift the curtain on last week's abrupt end to the talks and what it will take for both sides to return to the table. Then, Vermont Senator Peter Welch discusses his latest legislative attempt to walk back tariffs on Canada and how the nearing U.S. midterms may help or hamper efforts to resolve an escalating trade war. Plus, author Paul Wells and the Globe and Mail's Shannon Proudfoot review Canada's planned counterattack, what's at stake for Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec's pivotal provincial election.And, they're an unlikely duo, but longtime political rivals and former premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney are setting aside their adversarial history to join forces at a high-stakes political moment. The two new co-chairs of a Canadian Chamber of Commerce pro-unity campaign discuss making their economic case for an Alberta that remains in Canada, and the challenges involved with reaching an electorate they previously led.This episode features the voices of:Janice Charette, Canada's chief negotiator to the United StatesPeter Welch, U.S. Senator for VermontPaul Wells, author and podcasterShannon Proudfoot, feature writer for The Globe and MailRachel Notley, former premier of AlbertaJason Kenney, former premier of Alberta

Ontario-based ice cream maker Chapman's says in the face of tariff threats, they're replacing American products with Canadian-sourced ones wherever possible. As Puerto Rico's worsening droughts push the U.S. government to declare a state of disaster in many communities. A farmer tells us his crops are dying — and he's been left high and dry. Quebec's provincial election campaign kicks off and a political reporter walks us through the hotly contested race, where sovereignty and U.S. tariffs loom large. A new study finds Black Canadians face barriers to donating blood — and one of the researchers involved tells us that has consequences for prospective recipients as well as would-be donors. A male Montagu's Harrier is playing a key role in repopulating the raptor species by taking up with two female birds. And a U.K. man who has been following this prolific fellow can't get enough of his golden boy. As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that hopes everything works out for the nest.

Plus: The U.S. claims Canada was the one who introduced last-minute demands before trade talks fell apart, campaign season gets underway ahead of elections in Quebec, the B.C. Conservatives lose two more members, a study finds around half of Canadians didn't receive respiratory vaccines last year, and why is gun ownership in Canada climbing? 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump says Lake Ontario will now be known as Lake America in the U.S.. The move adds insult to the injury of extra tariffs.And: Rescue teams search for hundreds of missing people — including more than two dozen Canadians — along the Nepal-Tibet border. A torrent of water and mud ripped through several communities yesterday.Also: Jurors have begun deliberating in the trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children in 2023. The case has put severe post-partum mental illness in the spotlight.Plus: Cash bail rules in Ontario challenged, Quebec election kicks off, and more.

Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian products after trade talks collapsed at the last minute, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney went straight to the war framing — claiming Canada "got attacked" and that the US made threats against the French language and Quebec culture. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer went on CNBC and called that story flatly untrue, laying out what the negotiations were actually about. Larry O'Connor breaks down the whole thing, plus Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's blunt assessment of what Canada actually brings to a fight with the United States. For complete Medicare guidance, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/oconnorBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on Black Dragon Biker TV we break down three stories hitting the brotherhood:Harley Davidson Guindon (Satan's Choice) rips Quebec's new anti-patch law that targets Hells Angels colors, Death Head, 81 and AFFA starting September 2. Fines, seizures, and “take the vest off” stops. Guindon says they're stripping freedoms and wasting taxpayer money on something that won't stop a thing.An Australian Comanchero affiliate faces up to 15 years after using a carnival air rifle to shoot plastic ducks with his daughter — because he's on a firearms prohibition order.British motorcycle travelers Lindsay and Craig Foreman hit 600 days locked in Iran's Evin Prison on espionage charges they deny. Bikers worldwide are calling for real action.Church is in session. Let's talk protocol, patches, and what happens when the government comes for the colors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Sponsor the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us. Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehi... Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!We at Black Dragon Biker TV are dedicated to bringing you the latest news, updates, and analysis from the world of bikers and motorcycle clubs. Our content is created for news reporting, commentary, and discussion purposes. Under Section 107 of Copyright law.

Plus: Alberta's premier voices concerns about the federal government's tariff strategy, New Brunswick's leader shuts down the idea of cutting off power to neighbouring Maine, the B.C. Conservatives lose their third MLA this month, and a Legionnaire's outbreak that sickened several Toronto transit employees is traced back to the transit system's cooling equipment. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 12 begins with the trip to the Northwoods! For over a century Paul Bunyan has been America's best loved lumberjack hero. Statues honoring the gigantic woodsman dot the mid-west. His smiling face has been used to sell everything from building materials to loaves of bread. But, in the 1950's one of America's leading folklorists declared that Paul Bunyan was a prime example of something he called "fakelore." These were tales invented by authors that mimicked stories that came out of oral traditions. He accused Paul Bunyan of being a corporate mascot masquerading as an authentic American myth. Have these accusations stood the test of time? Is Paul Bunyan a fake myth? Tune-in and find out how lumberjack improv teams, mythical Quebec potholes, and the best man in Ottawa all play a role in the story!Listen to more Staring Contest HereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off the first Cascadia Men's Conference, I'm pleased to share my first long-form podcast episode in some months. Right now, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is storming around the world, a $1.3 billion phenomenon that has returned one of humanity's oldest stories to the center of our cultural conversation.My guest today is a man who has been steeping in this epic for years. Phil Cousineau is the author of newly published ‘The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-four Life Lessons from Homer's Epic' and more than forty other books, including the bestselling The Art of Pilgrimage and The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work. He is a writer, teacher, and storyteller who has consulted on myth and story for Warner Brothers, Pixar, and Lucasfilm, led mythology travel programs to Greece for more than three decades, and hosted the PBS television series Global Spirit.In our conversation, Phil invites us to look at why The Odyssey has risen once again. He suggests the epic poem is Western culture's first articulated case of PTSD and the consequence of war and conquest. We speak of the women who guide Odysseus back to himself, the terror of crossing your own threshold after twenty years away, and what it means when love rather than fame becomes the gravity that pulls a man home.Phil reminds us that the Odyssey is everybody's story, and the courage required to bend down and kiss the earth in gratitude for the chance to begin again.Here in full is the Rumi poem I reference (translated by Haleh Liza Gafori)LOVE, YOUR waters, your melodieswhirl me and whirl me.I'm the wheel in a mill.Whirl me forever.When my heart is troubled,when my heart has fled,keep me close.No branch, no leaf, no piece of straw drawn to amberwill move without a breeze.Unless desire stirs it, nothing in this world will dance.Every element, every particle of every elementis a whirling lover, drunk on union.The generous host lays out a feast.Animals graze the sweet grass.Didn't the ants tell secrets to Solomon?Didn't the mountains singwhen David sang his songs of praise?The sky is your lover.Lay your head on its peaceful chest.The sun is your lover. Drink its light.Love moves through every mountain and field.How else would green grow from earth's dark body?LINKS * Phil Cousineau - Official Website* The Wisdom of the Odyessy - BookHeads up, if you are a man seeking to explore the mythopoetic path, you are invited to check out The Archetypal Compass. This mini-guide is designed to help you navigate the internal archetypes of the soul, providing a map for those ready to move beyond personal inquiry and toward a more conscious stewardship of their lives and the world.Also, the next cohort of The Deep Masculine, my 3 month online journey for men begins Sept 20th. Join a mythic brotherhood aimed at re-patterning your relationship to sex, soul and purpose.SHOW NOTES00:04 — Quebec and Detroit Roots: Phil traces his ancestry to Jean Baptiste Cousineau, one of the nine founding families of Montreal, and his mythic upbringing in Detroit.00:06 — A Family of Readers: Growing up reading Homer, Grimm, and Canadian folk tales aloud together, and the inherited practice of read, pilgrimage, and the Long Conversation.00:10 — The Odyssey Sketched: A whirlwind through the enchantment at Olympus, the judgment of Paris, Helen, and the 1,156 ships sailing for Troy.00:16 — The First Documented PTSD: Why Odysseus is arguably history's first case of post-traumatic stress, and why a soldier cannot go straight home from war.00:22 — The Bard Scene: On the island of Phaeacia, when Odysseus hears his story sung, takes it back, and the healing begins.00:25 — Why Myths Rise Again: James Baldwin on reading as the antidote to unprecedented pain, and why myths that never happened are always happening.00:33 — The Masculine Arc: From the hunger for kleos (glory) to being pulled home by eros (love), and the grief of men who have achieved everything yet feel lost.00:39 — Polytropos: What it means that Odysseus is "many-turning" — the colossal, radical act of a man capable of changing his mind.00:42 — The Six Women: How Athena, Calypso, Circe, Nausicaa, Eurycleia, and Penelope guide Odysseus home, making the epic the world's first romance.00:46 — Achilles in the Underworld: The axis mundi where glory confronts the choice for one more day of sunshine over eternal fame.00:52 — Gratitude and Kissing the Earth: On Rumi, Coleman Barks, and Odysseus bending down to kiss the beach as literature's first grateful male hero.00:56 — The Beggar's Return: Odysseus comes home not in triumph but humbled, bent, and listening — a diminishment that is actually a deepening.01:06 — Nolan's Ending vs. the Greek Original: Why sailing away into the sunset is American Western mythology, not a Greek ending, and what the film sacrifices.01:10 — Talking Until Dawn: Penelope's fierce "My heart can take it" and the moment husband and wife talk and listen to each other until dawn.01:13 — The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Phil's new book, recommended translations by Lattimore and Emily Wilson, and upcoming mythology tours to Greece. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe

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

Today, Peggy Coffeen interviews Robert Chicoine, World Dairy Expo's 2026 International Person of the Year, in a collaboration with The Dairy Show. Chicoine recounts how a childhood fascination sparked by Holstein Canada's journal led him from a dairy farm background to university, a summer at Quebec's AI center, and a career developing a young sire proving program starting in 1966.He describes advancing data-driven sire selection through herd-mate comparisons, selecting influential Holstein bulls including Hanoverhill Starbuck and Craiglen Sevens Senator, and helping form the Semex Alliance in 1997 to strengthen Canada's global genetics reach. Chicoine reflects on major industry innovations—frozen semen, sexed semen, genomics, IVF, and embryo freezing—notes rapid genomic-era progress and concerns about inbreeding, and shares leadership lessons on foresight and building strong teams.This episode has been brought to you in collaboration with World Dairy Expo and the Dairy Show Podcast. Save the dates for the 2026 World Dairy Expo taking place September 29 - October 2, 2026. Learn more at https://worlddairyexpo.com/.01:10 Robert Reacts to Honor02:02 Holstein Journal Origins03:59 AI Center Breakthrough06:36 Building Young Sire Program08:49 Semex Alliance Vision12:08 Finding Legendary Bulls18:38 Tech That Changed Breeding23:12 Leadership and Teamwork26:35 Retirement and Future Concerns

Plus: A man accused of stabbing two worshippers at a Sikh temple with a screwdriver was released from prison just a day earlier, a multibillion-dollar fleet of Coast Guard icebreakers will be built in Quebec, a Montreal airport worker is struck and killed by a plane, WestJet flight attendants approve their labour agreement, and could Ukraine hold elections with a years-long war still raging? 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Headlines: It was quite a weekend! Trump turned DC streets into a 1.7-mile IndyCar speedway for another Freedom 250 event, took a ceremonial lap in the presidential limo with Melania — not Natalie — while his Qatari plane did a flyover. In other shady news, Trump announced he's importing up to 300,000 metric tons of "product for ground beef" without specifying what the product is, where it's from, or how it'll be discounted 25% — which landed one day after a New York Times investigation revealed the Bureau of Land Management has been selling wild horses to buyers who ship them to slaughter plants through a legal loophole, with sales more than doubling in 2025. On the tariff beat, The trade war with Canada is officially back on with 50% tariffs on $20 billion in goods, Canadian PM Mark Carney promising to match them dollar for dollar starting September 8th, and Carney publicly stating that Trump is demanding Canada change its French language and Quebec culture as conditions for reversing tariffs. We finally have a nominee to lead the FDA, Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton and she has an MD and a PhD, which is more than expected. She has also called for conservatives to "infiltrate" public health institutions though, which is less reassuring given that 2026 has already seen four times the average number of foodborne illness cases. The Department of Education took the first steps to strip the American Bar Association of its law school accreditation authority, which would prevent graduates of non-accredited schools from sitting the bar exam in most states — a creative way to destabilize the entire legal profession. Back to shady, Jared Kushner quietly met with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss working together on housing and cost of living, which suggests the White House privately expects Democrats to win the House majority in November. And finally, a wildfire near Reno has burned over 13,000 acres with zero containment, putting 42,000 people under evacuation orders including two hospitals, with 40 additional fires burning across Nevada simultaneously. Resources/Articles mentioned:  CNN: Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, DC, and other Trump administration news CNN: Trump defends pause on beef tariffs amid criticism from US cattle producers Variety: Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit NYT: Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter Time: Who Is Heidi Overton, Trump's Nominee to Lead the FDA? AP News: What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect WSJ: Trump Administration Attacks Bar Association's Power to Accredit Law Schools AP News: Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November NYT: Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, I examine the extraordinary diplomatic demands the United States has placed on Canada – demands that echo the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia in July 1914 and raise profound questions about American intentions.The Trump administration's trade demands on Canada are not mere negotiations. They include provisions that would restrict Canada's ability to make trade agreements with other countries, effectively preventing it from diversifying its economy beyond the United States. They target the Canadian automotive industry, Quebec's French language and cultural rights, critical minerals, and agricultural markets. Taken together, they amount to a demand for the end of Canadian sovereignty – the ceding of economic, foreign, and domestic policy to Washington.I draw a historical parallel with the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia in 1914. The Habsburgs presented demands designed to be unacceptable – including the right to send their own police into Serbian territory to conduct investigations. The Serbs accepted most demands but rejected the diminution of their sovereignty. War followed, and with it, the cataclysm of the First World War.Is America seeking a rejection? Or is this simply the chaotic flailing of a desperate regime? I explore the incoherence of Trump's policy – the simultaneous attempts to lay economic siege to Iran, to pressure China, and to bully Canada. This is not strategy; it is the kind of random, improvisational aggression that emerges from a dysfunctional administration where access to the president determines policy, and where policy changes with the weather.The comparison to the Nazi regime's chaotic decision-making – the "working towards the Führer" model – is not about equating Trump with Hitler, but about understanding how autocratic systems generate incoherence. When the leader is inattentive, lazy, and surrounded by competing factions, policy becomes a function of who has access and what they think they heard.The result is the rapid erosion of American credibility and power. Canada will not accept these demands. And the damage to America's standing in the world – already immense – will take generations to repair.Topics covered:The Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia (1914)Trump's trade demands on CanadaRestrictions on Canadian sovereigntyThe Canadian automotive industryQuebec's French language and cultural rightsCritical minerals and the tech industryThe incoherence of American foreign policyThe "working towards the Führer" modelThe erosion of American credibilityIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us – we are migrating from Patreon to Substack. Details in the show notes.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El comercio entre Canadá y Estados Unidos mueve entre 800.000 y 900.000 millones de dólares cada año. Funciona desde hace años a las mil maravillas gracias a la cercanía geográfica, la infraestructura compartida, el idioma común y unos estándares empresariales similares. Ambas economías no solo intercambian productos terminados, también los fabrican juntas. La industria del automóvil, por ejemplo, está tan entrelazada que las piezas cruzan la frontera varias veces, el energético también, Canadá aporta cerca del 60% de las importaciones de petróleo estadounidense. Esa relación, ya deteriorada desde el año pasado, se rompió la madrugada de este sábado. Minutos antes de expirar el plazo fijado por Trump, las conversaciones se interrumpieron porque los negociadores canadienses decidieron levantarse de la mesa. El primer ministro Mark Carney aplicó su máxima de que mejor es ningún acuerdo que uno malo. Días antes, Trump había anunciado precipitadamente un acuerdo que rebajaba los aranceles del acero y aluminio (del 50% al 25%) y del automóvil (del 25% al 15%). Pero una serie de detalles hizo que descarrilase en el último momento. Los fabricantes de derivados del acero y el aluminio exigieron mantener los aranceles sobre los transformados. A ello se sumaron exigencias de última hora sobre los etiquetados en francés, una lengua que es oficial en la provincia de Quebec, y sobre el automóvil, donde Estados Unidos se empeñó en excluir a los camiones medianos y pesados del alivio arancelario. Carney lo denunció como una cuestión de soberanía con una frase corta y sentenciosa: "pedían demasiado y ofrecían muy poco”. Trump recurrió a la Sección 338 de la Ley Arancelaria de 1930, algo que nunca se había empleado antes, alegando discriminación comercial. La excusa es muy débil. El déficit comercial que Estados Unidos tiene con Canadá se debe en exclusiva a las importaciones de crudo pesado para el que muchas refinerías estadounidenses, especialmente del medio oeste, están adaptadas desde hace mucho tiempo. El daño inmediato es relativamente asumible, afecta al 5% de las exportaciones y eleva el tipo efectivo del 5% al 7,5%, pero desigual, los plásticos, los químicos, la madera y la maquinaria cargarán con lo peor. Lo más grave es la desconfianza que se ha instalado en la relación bilateral en un momento económicamente muy delicado para Canadá. La represalia, prevista para el 8 de septiembre, podría empujar la inflación hasta el 4% y destruir unos 90.000 empleos. Carney disfruta por ahora de un amplio apoyo interno pero tiene que equilibrar un tablero político muy complejo. En octubre se celebrará un referéndum en Alberta en el que podrían plantearse la independencia y poco antes habrá elecciones provinciales en Quebec y los nacionalistas encabezan las encuestas. Su apuesta consiste en ganar tiempo. Ha retrasado dos semanas las represalias y espera que las elecciones de medio mandato devuelvan a Trump a la mesa de negociación. Pero es una apuesta, no una certeza. La firmeza tiene fecha de caducidad y esa viene marcada por el bolsillo de los canadienses. Carney ha comprado tiempo a cambio de dinero, y ese tiempo solo juega a su favor si Trump lo ve muy negro en noviembre. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:50 Divorcio comercial en Norteamérica 36:06 Legalización y narcotráfico 42:04 ¿Por qué no llegan pateras a Gibraltar? 47:09 Capacidad de atención en los jóvenes · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #canada #aranceles Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian products after trade talks collapsed at the last minute, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney went straight to the war framing — claiming Canada "got attacked" and that the US made threats against the French language and Quebec culture. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer went on CNBC and called that story flatly untrue, laying out what the negotiations were actually about. Larry O'Connor breaks down the whole thing, plus Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's blunt assessment of what Canada actually brings to a fight with the United States. For complete Medicare guidance, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/oconnorBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the people who brought you farm to table explosive diarrhea, now wants you to grill Argentinian mystery meat burgers.Then, on the rest of the menu, an out-of-control wildfire near Reno, Nevada that jumped over fire trucks, has forced authorities to urge ninety-thousand residents to evacuate; a complaint before the DC Bar makes it official, the organization must now decide whether to investigate MAGA Chief Justice John Roberts for misconduct over millions of dollars in payments to his wife for cases before the Court; and, the Washington Post was ordered to reinstate Karen Attiah and compensate her with back pay for her social media posts following racist MAGA firebrand Charlie Kirk's killing.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Dutch regulators fined Uber nearly one billion dollars over the automated suspensions of driver accounts; and, the guy who thinks he invented the word groceries, wants Canada to make French-speaking Quebec an English-only province.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.” — Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Interview Date: August 9th, 2026 Episode Summary:In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Canadian choreographer Alex Francoeur to trace the journey that took him from a nine-year-old boy reluctantly entering his first hip-hop class in Quebec to building a full-time career across performance, choreography, television, live production, and entrepreneurship. Alex shares how early professional opportunities showed him that dance could become a real career, eventually leading him from Montreal to Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. Along the way, he reflects on the mentors, relationships, O-1 visa journey, and willingness to take risks that shaped his path.Alex also opens up about the major turning points that redirected his career, including Révolution, receiving a Golden Buzzer on France's Got Talent, and discovering his voice as a choreographer and creative leader. He explains why genuine relationships matter just as much as talent, how assisting choreographers for years unknowingly prepared him to lead, and why defining success on your own terms can completely change your trajectory.The conversation dives into one of Alex's biggest projects yet: serving as head choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the massive audition and rehearsal process behind the production. During the Q&A, Alex shares valuable advice about auditions, skeleton crews, networking, personal branding, leveraging opportunities, and treating yourself like a business. Above all, he encourages dancers to enjoy the journey, stay curious, build meaningful relationships, and recognize that every experience is preparing them for what comes next.Shownotes:00:42 – Starting dance at nine in Quebec05:09 – Discovering dance could become a career10:28 – Relationships that led to FIFA World Cup15:14 – Taking a one-way chance on Los Angeles18:04 – Révolution performance changes Alex's career20:11 – Becoming his own brand and business22:29 – Unexpected transition from dancer to choreographer25:51 – Building an international dance convention company28:21 – Defining success on your own terms32:09 – Choreographing FIFA with 125 dancers35:16 – Inside the massive FIFA audition process54:04 – Q&A: Why skeleton crews create opportunities57:43 – Q&A: Receiving the life-changing FIFA call1:05:13 – Q&A: Treating yourself like a business1:11:16 – Final advice: Believe and enjoy the journeyBiography:Alex Francoeur is a Canadian choreographer who creates large-scale movement for the world's biggest stages — from sold-out arenas to global broadcast events reaching millions of viewers.With more than 100 television episodes to his name and live productions staged before crowds exceeding 100,000 spectators, Alex has built a reputation for choreography that merges precision, storytelling, and raw emotional impact. His work doesn't just fill a stage — it commands it.His international profile surged after receiving a Golden Buzzer on France's Got Talent, a breakthrough that brought his singular artistic vision to audiences far beyond Canada. That vision — rooted in authenticity and human connection — is what consistently earns him trust from the industry's most demanding productions.Alex has recently served as the Head Choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, cementing his standing among the elite creators shaping how the world experiences live performance. His work spans productions across Canada, the United States, and Europe.Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_francoeur/Website: https://alexfrancoeur.ca/

New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect as Quebec's separatist movement pauses its independence push amid growing tensions with Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for work to continue on President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project. The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, raising concerns about the military newspaper's editorial independence. And Somali piracy is resurging, with armed men seizing an Iran-linked oil tanker in one of a growing number of attacks in the region.

Political risks mount for Prime Minister Mark Carney as a prolonged trade war tests Canadian resolve. Trump stays silent as trade war with Canada threatens U.S. border-state economies. Farmers say regulatory delays are stalling Canada's goal to scale up food exports. Active threat in Fort Smith, N.W.T., triggers community shelter-in-place order. An autistic student from Gatineau is heading to Ontario to finish high school after being denied a disability exemption in Quebec.

The Stuph File Program Featuring Tom Vander Well, President & CEO of Intelligentics & author, This Call May Be Monitored; ventriloquist, April Brucker, author of 250 Years Of American Ventriloquism; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Tom Vander Well is the President & CEO of Intelligentics, a customer experience research and training firm. He's also the author of This Call May Be Monitored: What Eavesdropping On Corporate America Taught Me About Business And Life.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) Ventriloquist, April Brucker is also the author of 250 Years Of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week's reviewed title is Comedy Is A Grim Business: The Making of It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World by James Curtis (Emmarac Editions, $53).You can also read Stuart's articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week's opening slate is presented by Russell Brooks is an author, and friend, who has been on several times. He has a new thriller coming out November 30th called The Cadmas Imperative, and we will have him on soon to talk about it. In the meantime, you can see a trailer about the book now. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com Part of the success of this show depends on the generosity of its listeners worldwide. If you enjoy the program please feel free to make a donation in any amount, no matter how small, in any denomination of $1, $5, $10, $20 or more.  Just click on the donate button to the left. It will be greatly appreciated. This website is powered by PubNIX a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service that was instrumental in helping to structure the look of this very site! The computer used for this site was built by InfoMontreal.ca, serving individuals, commercial & industrial companies in Quebec with computers, software and networks. Your needs are unique and InfoMontreal.ca believes the solutions should be too.

Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. Secure your online presence and enjoy a special deal at www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.  Asteroid or comet, dinosaur impact firestorms, crater discovery, and Q&A on exoplanets and satellitesAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner of the University of Southern Queensland for two tightly related Space Nuts conversations. The first explores how astronomy keeps blurring the lines between asteroids and comets, what new research says about the dinosaur-killing impact, and a surprising crater found by an amateur astronomer planning a trip. The second is a listener Q&A covering exotic exoplanet weather, space regulation, and whether planets can form without a star.Key topicsIn this episode, Andrew and Jonti explain why astronomy often uses tidy labels for objects that sit on a continuum, especially when the line between asteroid and comet gets blurry.They discuss near-Earth object 1998 SH2, which appears to have comet-like activity despite looking asteroid-like for decades.Jonti breaks down how outgassing can nudge a small body off its predicted path, revealing non-gravitational forces.The dinosaur-killing impact is revisited with new modelling suggesting the first hours after impact may have included global firestorms, not just long-term climate collapse.The show covers the terminology debate around meteor, meteorite, fireball, bolide, asteroid, and comet impact.A Canadian amateur astronomer, Joel LePointe, is credited with spotting a likely impact crater while planning a camping and hiking trip using satellite imagery.The newly identified crater near Lake Marcel in northern Quebec is described as about 390 million years old and roughly 25 kilometers wide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.