The Munk Debates Podcast

The Munk Debates Podcast

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The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand.

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Donald Trump is trying to claim that the new $6.4-billion bridge built between Windsor and Detroit - fully funded by Canada - should belong in part to the US. This is not just about a bridge, it's a commentary on the decline in US-Canada relations. Trump's bizarre Truth Social post also tries to delegitimize Canada as a vassal state of China and a threat to the United States. Trump is trying to destabilize Canada and all signs suggest he will attempt to use the leverage of CUSMA to impose all kinds of conditions on us as we enter into new trade negotiations. Andrew believes he is overstating his leverage and destroying the American trade position such that every traditional US trade partner is looking elsewhere to make deals. In the second half of the show Rudyard and Andrew turn to Canadian domestic politics and rumours that Mark Carney will call a spring election to shore up a majority government. Why would the Liberals want an election sooner than later? And can Carney get his majority without forcing Canadians to head to the polls?

Previous episodes

  • 887 - Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump demands half ownership of the Gordie Howe Bridge and will Carney call a spring election? 
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026
  • 886 - Friday Focus: Trump needs to make a decision on Iran and AI has come for the laptop class 
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026
  • 885 - Alberta's separatist movement gets support from Washington and Canada needs a new security agenda 
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026
  • 884 - Friday Focus: US warships move into the Middle East and does Canada need to pick a trade lane? 
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026
  • 883 - Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump wants to de-escalate ICE crackdown and Canada is at the centre of a geopolitical crisis 
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026
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