Hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar examine why Chinese electric vehicles have yet to enter Canada’s mainstream market. The episode explores Canada’s EV industry, Chinese car imports, tariffs, BYD and other automakers, competition with North American brands, EV pricing, and the future of electric vehicles in Canada.

Host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar discuss Apple’s launch of the iPhone 18. The episode explores the phone’s latest features, design changes, technology upgrades, expected pricing, and what the new device means for iPhone users and the wider smartphone market.

Hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar discuss the intensifying Canada–US trade war as President Donald Trump targets Canadian alcohol and other goods with new restrictions and tariffs. The episode examines Canada’s response, the economic impact on businesses and consumers, and what the escalating trade battle could mean for Canada’s economy and cross-border relations.

Host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar discuss rising conflicts between global superpowers and whether the world still needs a dominant power to act as a global “sheriff.” The episode explores major power rivalries, wars, global security, the changing world order, and what the future of international relations could look like as countries pursue greater strategic independence.

Host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that VIA Rail passenger cars will be manufactured in Canada for the first time in four decades. The episode examines the economic impact, job creation, supply chain implications, and what this shift means for Canadian manufacturing and transportation policy.

Hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar discuss the Bank of Canada’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged and what the central bank said about the U.S. economy. The episode examines how Trump’s tariffs, Canada-U.S. trade tensions, inflation, economic growth, and uncertainty are shaping Canada’s monetary policy and what this means for borrowing costs, housing, and the outlook for Canadians.

Host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar analyze the Liberal Party’s victory in all three federal by-elections under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The episode explores whether growing Canada-U.S. trade tensions and economic pressure from U.S. tariffs helped strengthen Carney’s political position, and what these wins could mean for the future of the Liberal government.

Host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar discuss voting underway in three federal by-elections across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. The episode examines the key races, major political issues, voter turnout, and what the results could mean for Canada’s federal parties and Parliament.

Hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar discuss U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim that Quebec politics contributed to the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. The episode examines the political decisions behind the dispute and what they could mean for tariffs, Canadian exports, businesses, jobs, and the North American economy.

Tune in for an in-depth discussion on Canada-U.S. trade tensions, Quebec politics, tariff negotiations, and the future of one of the world’s most important trading relationships.