Mark Carney has pulled off a remarkable political comeback to become the next Prime Minister of Canada, keeping his Liberal Party in power after trailing significantly just months ago. 

The win comes as Canada faces growing tension with the U.S., as President Trump has ignited a trade war, and repeatedly spoken about making Canada America’s “51st state.”

In this special post-election edition, we’re joined by Amanda Alvaro and Rachael Segal, co-hosts of the Canadian podcast Beyond a Ballot, to unpack how Carney pulled it off, how Trump’s attacks helped Liberals and hurt Conservatives, and what this all means for U.S.-Canada relations moving forward.

 From voter backlash to economic anxieties and national identity, we break down the forces reshaping Canadian politics at a critical moment.

Mosheh Oinounou (⁠@mosheh⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.