Joe Biden's energetic State of the Union address last night is getting mostly positive reviews and may have given him at least temporary relief from the wolves that seemed poised to ruin his re-election bid.  Bruce and Susan (filling in for Chantal) start with that and quickly move into Canadian politics -- a convincing Conservative by-election win, and how long can the government sustain increased spending?

Good Talk -- Did Joe Biden Just Save Himself?

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An encore of my fourth book, and my second co-authored with Mark Bulgutch is released by publisher Simon and Schuster today.  It's called "How Canada Works" and to Mark and me is a testament to the people who quietly and without fanfare make the country work.

Encore Presentation - How Canada Works -- The Book

The Scottish First Minister resigns, the British PM is being pushed by his own party, the polls are brutal for Justin Trudeau, and Joe Biden can't seem to pull away from a court bound Donald Trump.

Why Are Incumbents In So Much Trouble?

A provocative weekend column co-written by our Dr Janice Stein looks at Canada's impact in the United States and asks, Do We Even Matter Anymore? Also today, our regular check-in on Ukraine and the Middle East.

Do We Even Matter Anymore?

Pierre Poilievre ends up with a group of F-Trudeau flag wavers in the Maritimes. Really?  Whatever happened to the newly hired comms director for the Prime Minister? Has anything made a difference? And Mark Carney seems to finally enter the ring.

Good Talk -- What Was He Thinking?

This week's question was about social media and whether you like or dislike it. Plus the Random Ranter is back after a week off and he's got some strong words for the rich!

Good Talk -- Did Joe Biden Just Save Himself?

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