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PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

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by Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis and more. It’s the day in half an hour. Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC's live programming, he hosts the channel's nightly political round-up, PrimeTime Politics, and is the first Filipino-Canadian male to anchor a national newscast in Canada. In 2023, Michael was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for his work anchoring a breaking news special on the Ottawa occupation in February 2022. Prior to joining CPAC in 2022, Michael spent 12 years as a host and anchor with CBC News Network. Before that, he was a reporter with CTV British Columbia and CityNews Toronto.

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Recent Episodes

April 21, 2026

The PM Addresses the Country on Trade – April 20, 2026

Political strategists Stevie O'Brien (Liberal) and Jordan Paquet (Conservative) discuss the communications strategy behind Prime Minister Carney's video remarks to Canadians on Sunday, which addressed where Canada is at with U.S. trade negotiations and laid out his vision for the country's economy. Canada's former ambassador to the UN Bob Rae delves into the foreign policy implications of the prime minister's video and for the Canada-U.S. relationship. Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff speaks about his bill aiming to recognize the service of Canadian veterans who served in the Persian Gulf and the Afghanistan conflicts.

April 18, 2026

Poilievre on Offense – April 17, 2026

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss where Pierre Poilievre’s changing rhetoric and what it signals about his leadership of the party. Michael Serapio sits down with members of the European Parliament Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Ireland) and Andreas Glück (Germany). They discuss how Canada is becoming one of the EUs most important trading partners and the future of EU-Canada relations.

April 17, 2026

Poilievre Takes Aim at the PM – April 16, 2026

On the strategists’ panel, Susan Smith (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP) discuss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s Canadian Club speech, floor crossings and Poilievre’s future strategy as party leader. Polls analyst and the writer behind The Writ Éric Grenier, looks at how the Conservatives performed in recent byelections and what the results may signal for the party’s future.

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What is PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio?: PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis and more. It’s the day in half an hour.

Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC's live programming, he hosts the channel's nightly political round-up, PrimeTime Politics, and is the first Filipino-Canadian male to anchor a national newscast in Canada. In 2023, Michael was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for his work anchoring a breaking news special on the Ottawa occupation in February 2022.

Prior to joining CPAC in 2022, Michael spent 12 years as a host and anchor with CBC News Network. Before that, he was a reporter with CTV British Columbia and CityNews Toronto.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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