The House podcast

The House

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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

 

#90

Where do the Conservatives go from here?

Conservative Party members are gathering in Calgary to review Pierre Poilievre's leadershi... more

31 Jan 2026

48 MINS

48:39

31 Jan 2026


#89

Minneapolis backlash reaches the White House | Analysis from Washington

CBC’s new weekly podcast, Two Blocks from the White House, takes a clear-eyed look at what... more

28 Jan 2026

28 MINS

28:55

28 Jan 2026


#88

A 'stunning' speech... But what does Carney do now?

It was a speech heard around the world. In front of global leaders, Prime Minister Mark Ca... more

24 Jan 2026

51 MINS

51:12

24 Jan 2026


#87

Carney's got a trade deal with China. What's under the hood?

Prime Minister Mark Carney's trade deal with China has sent a jolt through Canada and beyo... more

17 Jan 2026

55 MINS

55:46

17 Jan 2026


#86

Venezuela, Greenland, an emboldened Trump: What should Canada do?

We're less than two weeks into 2026, and Canada is starting the year staring down sudden n... more

10 Jan 2026

52 MINS

52:06

10 Jan 2026


#85

The threat next door: How NATO’s newest members are preparing to defend against Russia

This week, The House revisits an in-depth documentary from the summer, as NATO’s secretary... more

03 Jan 2026

48 MINS

48:54

03 Jan 2026


#84

Quiz time! How many 2025 political headlines do you remember?

This week on The House: Three Parliament Hill watchers square off against each other to se... more

27 Dec 2025

52 MINS

52:04

27 Dec 2025


#83

Canada’s woman in Washington opens up before her departure

After eight years in Washington, Canada's U.S. ambassador Kirsten Hillman is coming home. ... more

20 Dec 2025

48 MINS

48:54

20 Dec 2025


#82

Conservatives lose another MP — and a Secret Santa gift

'Twas the evening before the Liberal holiday party, when all through the House… Not a crea... more

13 Dec 2025

48 MINS

48:49

13 Dec 2025


#81

Did Trump and Carney’s FIFA meetup move the ball on trade?

Canadians got to see their 2026 World Cup opponents during the group draw this week in Was... more

06 Dec 2025

53 MINS

53:15

06 Dec 2025


#80

Would a new pipeline cure or crush national unity?

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an agreement this wee... more

29 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:22

29 Nov 2025


#79

He was poisoned and imprisoned. Why he still fights for Russia's future

As Ukraine faces crucial decisions for the future of its four-year fight to defeat Russia’... more

22 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:17

22 Nov 2025


#78

Politicians playing chicken — will it mean another election?

Looming over the Liberals is whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget will pass i... more

15 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:05

15 Nov 2025


#77

Budget week becomes caucus drama for the Conservatives

Budget week on Parliament Hill quickly became a stunning political drama after Conservativ... more

08 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:37

08 Nov 2025


#76

Bonus episode: Here’s what you need to know about the federal budget

This is a big week in politics: Mark Carney’s first federal budget. To catch you up on wha... more

04 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:40

04 Nov 2025


#75

Jean Chrétien on Trump’s trade war, Alberta separatism, and his legacy

He may be known as ‘the little guy from Shawinigan,’ but Jean Chrétien’s impact on his hom... more

01 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:48

01 Nov 2025


#74

Doug Ford ticked off Donald Trump. What now?

Once again, Canada finds itself in a deep hole in its push to get a trade deal with U.S. P... more

25 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:12

25 Oct 2025


#73

Is Team Canada cracking under Trump’s tariff pressure?

As Canada seeks to land a trade deal with the United States, cracks began to emerge this w... more

18 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:46

18 Oct 2025


#72

Will AI make or break Canada?

The Carney government is charging ahead with AI development in an effort to supercharge th... more

11 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:55

11 Oct 2025


#71

House Party: Was the Trump/Carney meeting a win, a waste or a wash?

Mark Carney and Donald Trump met Tuesday in the White House to try and hammer out a resolu... more

08 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:07

08 Oct 2025


#70

Is Alberta’s pipeline pitch the stuff of dreams, or reality?

Since Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his major projects goals, Alberta has been cryst... more

04 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:43

04 Oct 2025


#69

House Party: What does Carney's tough stance on Canada Post signal about what services he'll keep or...

Canada Post is on strike for the second time in less than a year, after the government aut... more

01 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:36

01 Oct 2025


#68

Global conflicts and annexation threats: What's Canada's role in a changing world?

World leaders gathered at the United Nations HQ this week in New York to discuss a wide-ra... more

27 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:23

27 Sep 2025


#67

House Party: Are Americans’ hurt feelings getting in the way of a Canada-U.S. deal?

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada says he’s disappointed in what he calls the “anti-American” ... more

24 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:54

24 Sep 2025


#66

Should Canada suck up or stand up to Donald Trump?

This week, Donald Trump enjoyed a second state visit to the United Kingdom and was feted b... more

20 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:48

20 Sep 2025


#65

House Party: How is Carney tackling All. Of. The. Crises?

Parliament is back. And so is House Party. As Prime Minister Mark Carney faces off against... more

17 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:31

17 Sep 2025


#64

Pierre Poilievre sits down to talk major projects, climate, and political violence

Ahead of MPs returning to the House of Commons, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre joins... more

13 Sep 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:19

13 Sep 2025


#63

Does Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ push mean tariffs are here to stay?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced billions of dollars in funding and a new Buy Cana... more

06 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:18

06 Sep 2025


#62

The threat next door: How NATO’s newest members are preparing to defend against Russia

NATO’s secretary general has warned Russia could launch an attack on the alliance within t... more

30 Aug 2025

48 MINS

48:47

30 Aug 2025


#61

Pierre Poilievre is an MP again. Is PM still in his future?

Pierre Poilievre is returning to the House of Commons after winning an Alberta byelection ... more

23 Aug 2025

48 MINS

48:40

23 Aug 2025