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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 28 MIN

Is Mark Carney Trump's Bossy Bottom?

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In advance of the trilateral CUSMA negotiations, Carney’s relationship with Trump has gone from Elbows Up to Heated Rivalry. Will Carney’s flattery of Trump pay off for Canadians? Rahim Mohamed of the National Post joins to explain why, whatever happens with CUSMA, Carney is lucky to have Pierre Poilievre around as a convenient foil. Plus, politicians get noisy about the Calgary Stampede, and the controversy around the Nakba exhibit in Winnipeg. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), imogen sayers (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Rahim MohamedPhoto: The White House Students and new-to-audio reporters: Canadaland is launching another year of our Audio Journalism Fellowship!   If you’re a journalism student or audio storyteller looking to gain some invaluable experience, this is a really unique opportunity. Applications close June 30th. Find out more:https://www.labs.canadaland.com/  Further reading:●     Carney again praises U.S.-Iran peace deal after calling war 'worth it' | CBC News●     Mexico, Canada have formed a common front on CUSMA talks, says Sheinbaum | CBC News●     Opinion | Mark Carney has been flattering Donald Trump. How much is too much? - Toronto Star●     Opinion | Mark Carney has the upper hand on Donald Trump. This is how he got it - Toronto Star●     Calgary city council votes to stick with Stampede noise rules amid spat with province | CBC News●     Human rights museum board member resigns over 'one-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians | CBC News●     Terry Newman: Leaked email reveals secret meeting between human rights museum and Palestinian ambassador - National Post       Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.  If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In advance of the trilateral CUSMA negotiations, Carney’s relationship with Trump has gone from Elbows Up to Heated Rivalry. Will Carney’s flattery of Trump pay off for Canadians? Rahim Mohamed of the National Post joins to explain why, whatever happens with CUSMA, Carney is lucky to have Pierre Poilievre around as a convenient foil. Plus, politicians get noisy about the Calgary Stampede, and the controversy around the Nakba exhibit in Winnipeg. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), imogen sayers (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Rahim MohamedPhoto: The White House Students and new-to-audio reporters: Canadaland is launching another year of our Audio Journalism Fellowship!   If you’re a journalism student or audio storyteller looking to gain some invaluable experience, this is a really unique opportunity. Applications close June 30th. Find out more:https://www.labs.canadaland.com/  Further reading:●     Carney again praises U.S.-Iran peace deal after calling war 'worth it' | CBC News●     Mexico, Canada have formed a common front on CUSMA talks, says Sheinbaum | CBC News●     Opinion | Mark Carney has been flattering Donald Trump. How much is too much? - Toronto Star●     Opinion | Mark Carney has the upper hand on Donald Trump. This is how he got it - Toronto Star●     Calgary city council votes to stick with Stampede noise rules amid spat with province | CBC News●     Human rights museum board member resigns over 'one-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians | CBC News●     Terry Newman: Leaked email reveals secret meeting between human rights museum and Palestinian ambassador - National Post       Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.  If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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