Show overview
At Issue launched in 2025 and has put out 42 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 24 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-CA-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 30 episodes published. Published by CBC.
From the publisher
Cut through the spin with Canada’s top political journalists. Host Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj, Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne break down the week’s biggest political stories shaping the country. Brought to you by CBC News: The National. New episodes drop every Friday.
Latest Episodes
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Alberta premier's move to keep separation referendum alive
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How is Mark Carney balancing energy ambitions and climate concerns?
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Will a pipeline push soothe separatist sentiment?
The costs of Carney's spending plans
Carney fires back at Trump’s trade demands
How will Carney flex his majority power
Carney's expanding Liberal tent
Carney juggles risk and reward with China trade push
Mark Carney juggles risk and reward as the Liberals chase closer China trade ties despite blowback over his human rights comments. Pierre Poilievre's push to derail Alto's high-speed train plan. Plus, Avi Lewis's uphill battle to convince Canadians they still need the NDP. Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
What hitting NATO's spending target means for Carney and Canada
The benefits, and challenges, of Canada finally meeting its two per cent NATO spending target. The uphill political battle facing the next NDP Leader. And, the growing provincial divide over how judges are appointed in Canada. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Pierre Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast
Will Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan’s podcast appearance help him politically, and what will it do for Canada? How Mark Carney has reshaped the Liberals, one year into his leadership. And Avi Lewis emerges as the NDP frontrunner. Catherine Cullen hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?
A fourth member of parliament ditches their party to join Mark Carney’s Liberals. The Conservatives push the government to step up deportations of Iranian Revolutionary Guard members. And Pierre Poilievre takes his speaking tour to the U.S.Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
How Carney's navigating the Iran war response
Prime Minister Mark Carney rides the line between keeping Canada back from the Iran war and supporting the U.S. mission, but won't 'categorically' rule out involvement. Pierre Poilievre tours Europe. And, what's behind the Liberals' growing lead in polls? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.