No Nonsense Podcast

The fate of the snowbirds, trouble on the trade front, and mixed messages on China. Our ‘smart person’ panel with political junkie Tasha Kheiriddin, retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston. 

Pope Leo vs the Tech Bros. And is Elbow’s Up just the new Chicken Dance? A fascinating conversation about what liberalism means in the modern world. Michael Bonner, author of The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom.

The war of words intensifies as PM Carney criticizes Israel’s treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel condemns Canada’s tepid response to antisemitism. Warren Kinsella, author of The Hidden Hand on No Nonsense. 

If China and the US are to be “partners, not rivals” what does that mean for Canada’s relationship with both? Does the New World Order leave us on the sidelines? Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense.

China sees itself as a rising power intent on displacing the reigning American superpower. Will the long game work? Charles Burton shares his insight.

The wit and wisdom of Whit Fraser – long-time journalist and the Viceregal Consort reports on the journey From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall.

Is there an economic and military meltdown in Russia? Does it give Ukraine strategic momentum? Marcus Kolga explains on No Nonsense.

Canada has a culture of complacency when it comes to trade. It’s time to grow up, argue Martha Hall Findlay and Carlo Dade on No Nonsense.

Canada is sending mixed messages – how can we be an energy superpower with only a “maybe” commitment? Heather Exner-Pirot on No Nonsense.

The perils and the promise of everything from AI to free trade to a new sovereign wealth fund. Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths on No Nonsense.