MP's defection; Fish plant fire; Fiery cargo plane crash; Burial plot twist

What this episode covers

Chris d'Entremont, who was elected as a Conservative MP in Nova Scotia, is now a Liberal. David Akin explains why d'Entremont defected; how the politician said more could follow suit; and how the Tory caucus is reacting. And Heidi Petracek speaks with voters in the MP's riding of Acadie - Annapolis for their reaction. Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget promises tens of billions in new spending and investments, but the money has to come from somewhere. Mackenzie Gray reports on the cuts, including the public servant job losses and what unions are warning could happen as a result. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are legal. Jackson Proskow reports on how justices appear skeptical of the Trump administration, how the case will have huge implications on presidential power, and why Canada might not get much relief even if the tariffs are struck down. Democrats have struggled to restablish themselves since losing the 2024 presidential election, but the party may have some new momentum after winning several local and state votes. Eric Sorensen looks at who won, and the message it sends to Trump. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is investigating how a UPS cargo plane erupted into a fireball just after taking off in Louisville, Ky., killing at least 11 people. Mike Armstrong has the witness accounts from people on the ground, and what's known about how the tragedy. Plus, Paris is offering its residents a rare chance to win a burial spot alongside some of the most renowned names in art, literature, and philosaphy. Redmond Shannon explains why Parisians are getting the opportunity, and the conditions for the winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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