795
Episodes
750
Transcribed
745
Ratings
Daily
Cadence
2023
First episode

About Power and Politics

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.'

Publisher
CBC
Category
news
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
27 Nov 2023
Latest episode
20 Oct 2026

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750 of 795 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Albertans choose Canada

  2. 19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Alberta referendum day is here

  3. 17 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Weekly Wrap: What will Albertans choose?

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Albertans choose Canada

Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Albertans and Albertan Conservatives members can decide what they want to do. I don't think it's in the economic interest of Alberta or Canada to waste any time. We're working quickly, expeditiously, for example, on the Pacific Link pipeline, on other major projects that are important to Alberta and to Canada. So we don't want to take time sort of navel-gazing about what does this mean in provincial politics. What we want to do is continue the momentum that I think we've shown Albertans and Canadians across the country, not only in Alberta, but last night Albertans spoke clearly. We want to continue to build on that good work. […]

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  • Naheed Nenshi
  • Jennie Carignan
  • Thomas Lukaszuk
  • Steven MacKinnon
  • Avi Lewis

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745 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Engagement
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