The National: At Issue Audio Podcast

Peter Mansbridge hosts the country's most-watched political panel, with Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Bruce Anderson debating the week's hot topics on Parliament Hill. Plus, feature interviews with political leaders and newsmakers.

Year-End At Issue

The hits, the misses and the surprises of 2015. The At Issue panel discusses them all.

12-18
19:08

The Refugee Crisis | At Issue

The panel discusses the political implications of the refugee crisis.

09-04
10:41

The night before Nigel Wright testifies

Nigel Wright is set to testify tomorrow at the trial of Mike Duffy. The At Issue panel weighs in on why his testimony is important.

08-12
08:55

Federal Leaders' Debate | At Issue

Andrew, Chantal and Bruce dissect the first debate of this federal election campaign

08-07
16:10

Midsummer Politics | At Issue

The first debate is next week and the campaign could officially start any day now. Our At Issue panel gathers to discuss it all in a special midsummer edition.

07-31
19:27

A Tight Race | At Issue

The NDP is on a serious roll, most everyone agrees they are in the lead with just a mere 116 days to go until the election. So now what happens?

06-26
18:32

Pre-Election Posturing | At Issue

Stephen Harper and Thomas Mulcair sparred in Question Period this week. Is this a preview of what to expect on the campaign trail?

06-19
14:09

Pre-Election Posturing | At Issue

Stephen Harper and Thomas Mulcair sparred in Question Period this week. Is this a preview of what to expect on the campaign trail?

06-19
14:09

The Fate of the Senate | At Issue

The At Issue panel on the Senate, Gilles Duceppe and Stephen Harper's latest photo op.

06-12
14:16

More inappropriate Senate expenses | At Issue

The At Issue panel discusses the latest in the Senate expense story and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

06-05
14:25

Canada Pension Plan Expansion: At Issue

Stephen Harper wasn't interested in discussing change to the Canada Pension Plan a few years ago, but now he is. What happened? Chantal, Bruce and Andrew share their thoughts.

05-29
15:16

Is Justin Trudeau ready for the election? | At Issue

Is Justin Trudeau ready for the prime time of the campaign that's about to begin? Chantal, Bruce and Andrew share their answers.

05-22
13:34

The Debate Over the Debates | At Issue

Does it really matter who hosts the leader's debates? The At Issue panel shares their thoughts.

05-15
14:34

The Alberta Election | At Issue

Could the NDP really win in Alberta? Kathleen Petty joins Andrew, Chantal and Bruce to try for an answer.

05-01
13:15

Joe Oliver's "Granddaughter" Line | At Issue

Did Stephen Harper's carefully planned selling of the budget get thrown off by his own finance minister?

04-24
12:50

The Politics of the Budget | At Issue

The At Issue panel looks at how the budget sets up the election battle lines.

04-22
07:56

Who's Really on Trial: Duffy or the Senate? | At Issue

Who's really on trial, Mike Duffy or the Senate? Why is Justin Trudeau talking about forming a coalition? Chantal, Bruce and Andrew share their thoughts.

04-17
13:39

The Politics of Fear | At Issue

Is capitalizing on fear a winning election strategy? Bruce, Chantal, Andrew and Jennifer Ditchburn weigh in.

03-06
18:23

Your mid-summer questions answered

The At Issue panel takes on your questions about the next election, foreign affairs and Prime Minister Harper.

08-08
14:58

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