Trump's Greenland threat; Venezuela's power struggle; Hot gas in space

What this episode covers

U.S. President Donald Trump renews his threats to annex Greenland. Jackson Proskow reports on the reaction from both the Danish territory and Denmark; and what a potential seizure could mean for NATO. Mackenzie Gray reports from Paris on Ukraine's allies agreeing on a framework of security guarantees, and what Canada may do to help keep Ukraine secure. Mackenzie also has what Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying about former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland's upcoming resignation as an MP. Jeff Semple reports from the Colombia-Venezuela border on the hopes Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado might take power, and why Trump is snubbing her. Heather Yourex-West explains how the uncertainty in Venezuela is fuelling calls to build a new oil pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia. With America's actions in Venezuela, Trump's threats against Greenland, and all that 51st state talk, Eric Sorensen looks at the lessons Canada could learn. Plus: Houston, we have...hot gas. Heidi Petracek looks at the unexpected discovery that could change our understanding of how galaxies form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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