Podcasts
WONK is the Public Policy Forum’s weekly podcast exploring the big policy questions shaping Canada’s future. Hosted by award-winning journalist Michael Serapio, the new season asks what it will take to build a more prosperous, resilient and ambitious country. Each episode brings leading voices into thoughtful, non-partisan conversations about investment, trade, major projects, health, Canada’s place in the world and more. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. (What’s a WONK, you ask? We’ve got you covered.)
Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan: Canadian democracy is working
On this episode of WONK, host Michael Serapio talks to Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan about a surprising new survey showing a united Canada
What Trump gets wrong about the Canada-U.S. auto industry
On this episode WONK, host Michael Serapio talks to Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, about the fate of the auto industry
WONK Season 5, with host Michael Serapio
Canada’s top public policy podcast returns this month, delving into the big issues defining the nation’s future in unprecedented times
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How to make a nation of ‘supertraders’
On this episode of PPF’s WONK podcast, host Amanda Lang talks to Alison Nankivell, CEO of Export Development Canada, about free trade, diversification and export bottlenecks
Evan Solomon on the promise and perils of AI
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to the AI minister about driving adoption, building safeguards and working with the U.S.
Building an economy that helps people flourish
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to management consultant Joseph Pine about his new book is called The Transformation Economy.
The big risks facing Canada and the world
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to Charles Brindamour, the CEO of Intact Financial, about global uncertainty the events that are influencing all of us
Why the Canadian economy will be okay
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald about Canada’s economic uncertainty and the need for urgency.
Canada’s housing dilemma
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson about Canada’s housing dilemma and the push to build more affordable homes.
Canada’s future and dealing with America
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to former ambassador to the U.S., Frank McKenna, about a new era of Canada-U.S. relations.
How to get investment flowing back to Canada
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to TMX Group CEO John McKenzie about Canada’s promising steps to lure investment, and why bigger change is still needed