Season 3
America’s slide toward ‘modern tyranny’
On this episode of WONK, Amanda Lang talks to historian and author Timothy Snyder about efforts to weaken the American state and what can be done to save it
What Canadians need to be talking about this election
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to an all-star election panel about the big issues, the rise of economic nationalism and some positive notes from the campaign
Is an EU-like arrangement the answer to Canada’s trade crisis?
On PPF's podcast WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to Roger Martin about the unravelling of global trade and why a customs union could be the solution for Canada
How government works in an election on top of a trade war
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick about executive restraint, 'pruning' the public service and learning from U.S. mistakes
Fighting about U.S. fighter jets (and government procurement)
On WONK this week, Peter MacKay and Sahir Khan discuss the perils of public procurement and how the F-35 purchase haunts us still
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Andrew Furey on the nastiness of politics and facing Donald Trump
On WONK this week, the popular premier of Newfoundland and Labrador talks about his decision to exit politics, his fears about Trump's 'imperialistic' agenda and a Canada-first response.
David Paterson on fighting the trade war and winning over Republicans
On WONK, Ontario's trade representative in the U.S. talks to Amanda Lang about his message to Republicans and why he's optimistic a resolution is possible