The House

Weekly analysis and interviews on Canadian politics and Parliament Hill AI summary

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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

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Carney's budget: A recipe for growth, or debt?

2026-11-07 · 49 min

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s second budget is betting on big business — at a time when the future of U.S. tariffs is unknown. The House delves into the economic picture with CBC’s senior business correspondent Peter…
How U.S. voters delivered a 'MAGA murder'

2026-11-04 · 55 min

CBC's Piya Chattopadhyay, Catherine Cullen and Salimah Shivji walk through the key moments of Tuesday's U.S. midterm results in this live CBC Radio special, bringing you immediate analysis on how the Democrats built…
If Republicans lose the midterms, could Trump blame Canada?

2026-10-31 · 50 min

American voters head to the polls on Tuesday for pivotal midterm elections — and Canadian tariffs have become a key issue in battleground states. But is the spotlight good for Canada? Guest host J.P. Tasker speaks to…
Will the B.C. election gamble be the most 'ill-advised' ever?

2026-10-24 · 50 min

American officials are alleging Canadian electoral interference in the U.S. midterms, what’s behind the latest missives from the Trump administration? And as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asks separatists in her party…
Alberta and Canada: Make up or shake up?

2026-10-17 · 49 min

In the last days of Alberta’s referendum campaign, Catherine Cullen talks to the Alberta NDP leader and the head of a pro-separatist third-party advertiser about their plans to get out the vote on Monday – and the…
Why some Alberta MPs are 'nervous' about the referendum vote

2026-10-10 · 49 min

With only days left until Albertans vote on whether they want a referendum to separate from Canada, concerns are swirling around the vote itself and broader questions about possible American foreign interference.…
Is Carney ready for another separatist showdown in Quebec?

2026-10-03 · 52 min

On Monday, Quebecers will head to the polls for a pivotal election that could see a sovereigntist party running the province. Catherine Cullen brings you up to speed on all the key players with The Writ’s Éric Grenier.…
Is Carney gambling Canada's environment for the economy?

2026-09-26 · 50 min

This week, the Liberals introduced their new “Building Canada Strong Act," which is generating controversy over its proposed changes to environmental reviews and workers' ability to strike. Environmental Defence’s Julia…
What exactly is Mark Carney pitching with the EU?

2026-09-19 · 49 min

This week’s show begins with breaking news: U.S. President Donald Trump says there’s a new deal with Denmark and Greenland. Rob Huebert, director of the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies and fellow at…
Why separatists still think they can win Alberta's referendum

2026-09-12 · 50 min

The prime minister's inner circle is gathering in Banff, Alta. to discuss their plans for the upcoming sitting of Parliament — where U.S. President Donald Trump's trade actions will loom large. Finance Minister…

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Oldest episode in feed: 11/2022 · over 3 years
Typical length: 46 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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