On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-unfolding drama.'
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter, and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers.
Power & Politics is hosted by CBC. The show has published 73 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "U.S. steel CEO's reason for buying Stelco prompts feds to call its lawyers" (28 October 2026, 53 minutes), "Cleveland-Cliffs CEO v. Mélanie Joly" (27 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "As midterms approach, U.S. teases progress on Canada trade deal" (26 October 2026, 54 minutes).
Power & Politics publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 73 episodes.
Booking probability for Power & Politics is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Power & Politics requires a Pod Score of 82 or higher. Power & Politics's contact route on record: verified email.
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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government has contacted its lawyers after the head of Stelco's American parent company told Power & Politics that he only bought the Hamilton steelmaker to stop it...
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Stelco has until next week to reverse layoffs at its Hamilton steel plant or face legal consequences. Power & Politics speaks to the CEO of Stelco's parent company Cleveland-Cliffs, Lourenco Goncalves, who says he's...
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The Canada-U.S. trade war is dominating the final days of the U.S. midterm campaign — and now, the president and other senior U.S. officials are suggesting that progress is being made toward a deal. Power & Politics has...
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It's been a busy week in Canadian politics. From a referendum in Alberta, to a warning for Canada to stay out of U.S. politics and the B.C. election in its final days, the Weekly Wrap panel is here to recap it all.
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Albertans reached a decisive result to remain in Canada, but is there agreement on immigration? Plus, ahead of the midterms, the U.S. administration doubles down on its claim that Canada is interfering in its elections...
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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly gives Stelco 15 days to reverse layoffs or face legal action. Albertans reject separation, but can they find consensus on immigration? Plus, as the midterms approach, the U.S. doubles down...
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party is not an independence party and not going to become one, delivering a public message to separatists to leave the United Conservatives. Power & Politics...
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More than 75% of Albertans choose to remain in Canada. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says this is a 'decisive' victory for Canada, but what does this mean for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's...
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Polls are open in the Alberta referendum. As voters cast their ballots, the province and the rest of Canada are also mourning a tragedy at CFB Wainwright. Power & Politics hears from Chief of the Defence Staff Gen...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are among those in Alberta this week making the case for a united country, ahead of Alberta's referendum on independence. Will their message land, just...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is Alberta making the case for a united Canada, campaigning against the province triggering a vote on separation. The Reporter Roundtable lays out the stakes as the referendum countdown enters...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary, making the case for a united Canada just four days until Albertans vote on whether they want to separate from the country. Power & Politics has the latest from our reporters on...
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Get out the vote campaigns are in full swing in Alberta with just five days until the province's referendum on separation. Power & Politics hears from Forever Canadian founder and former Alberta deputy premier Thomas...
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Advance voting begins for Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum, with the question of separation on the ballot. That's as Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Alberta this week pushing for a united Canada. Power & Politics...
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Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on” but is that even possible? For separatists like Mitch Sylvestre, this referendum on Alberta’s future might not be the end. With an unprecedented number of mail-in...
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The federal government is suspending its plan to expand medical assistance in dying to people with mental illness. Two members of the Special Joint Committee on MAID weigh in on this deeply divisive issue. Plus, former...
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A major shakeup in Quebec — the pro-independence Parti Québécois is elected to form a minority government. What does it mean for the province, and what does it mean for the federal government's national unity agenda...
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All eyes are on the Quebec election, where the pro-independence Parti Québécois is poised for a victory tonight. Plus, the separatist movement in Alberta may be getting some help from the U.S — an investigation from the...
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As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hopes the recent 'national interest' designation of her proposed pipeline helps quell some separatist sentiments, Quebec is headed for an election on Monday that could elect a...
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After promising to make big moves on big projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially designated the first project of national interest — a new Alberta oil pipeline. Will this cool separatist sentiment in...
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