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The Big Story

An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

  1. A year end one-on-one with the leader of the Official Opposition

    Saturday, December 21st 2024

    NewsRadio's national talk show host Rob Snow sits down with leader of the Official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, about the dramatic week in Canadian politics and what comes next.  

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  2. How is the economy shaping up for 2025?

    Friday, December 20th 2024

    We're looking into our crystal ball here at the Big Story and looking at some of the economic trends, both positive and negative, that will dominate in Canada in 2025.  

     

    Host Kris McCusker speaks to Shannon Terrell and Clay Jarvis at NerdWallet Canada about what they’re watching going forward and how Canadians can put themselves in the best position to thrive next year.  

     

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  3. A dramatic week in Ottawa. What happens next?

    Thursday, December 19th 2024

    What a week in Canadian politics!    

    From a stunning resignation, to a tonne of speculation about the future of Justin Trudeau, there's a lot to talk about.  

    Host Mike Eppel is breaking down a historic week with Darryl Bricker, the Global CEO of Ipsos Public affairs and digging in about what comes next.  

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  4. Why are people celebrating the murder of a health care CEO?

    Wednesday, December 18th 2024

    In the weeks since United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down on the street in Manhattan, the public’s reaction has become a major part of the story.

     

    While some condemn the killing of an innocent man, many are publicly celebrating the shooter’s act of violence.

     

    Why are so many Americans unfazed by the targeted killing of a CEO?

     

    Host David Smith speaks with Ali Breland, staff writer for The Atlantic, who has been writing about the public’s treatment of alleged killer Luigi Mangione.

     

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  5. Is this is the end of the line for PM Justin Trudeau?

    Tuesday, December 17th 2024

    It was chaos in the nation’s capital on Monday as Parliament Hill was rocked by the sudden resignation of federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland.  

    What does this latest high profile resignation mean for the Trudeau government’s future?

    Host David Smith speaks with Garry Keller, former advisor to prime minister Stephen Harper and Vice President at Strategy Corp.

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