Aug. 15, 2024 - President Joe Biden takes the stage with Kamala Harris for the first time since he dropped out of the presidential race. Plus, an update on the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations and Hamas' absence from the talks.

Aug. 14, 2024 - The Liberal government's recent internal budget cutting exercise at the Department of National Defence (DND) has deprived the army's system for maintaining equipment and vehicles of up to $150 million, CBC News has learned. P&P hears from CBC's Murray Brewster about the exclusive story. Plus, we get reaction from retired lieutenant-general Andrew Leslie, who served as commander and chief of staff of the Canadian Army.

Aug. 13, 2024 - Allies are preparing for possible retaliation from Iran on Israel after Hamas's leader was assassinated on Iranian soil last week. The threat of escalation in the Middle East comes as ceasefire talks are set to continue between key players this week - although Hamas says it won't be participating. Power & Politics speaks to two Middle East experts on the possibility of a wider regional war. 

 Aug. 12, 2024 - Goodyear Canada is set to invest more than half a billion dollars to expand and modernize its tire plant in southeastern Ontario and produce tires for EVs and all-terrain vehicles. Power & Politics speaks with Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli. Plus, residents of Jasper, Alta. will be able to return home on August 16, three weeks after wildfires forced mass evacuations. P&P hears from an evacuee.

Aug. 9, 2024 - Canada's economy shed 2,800 jobs in July while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent, says Statistics Canada. Power & Politics unpacks what it all means for you and your money in the weeks and months ahead. Plus, the prime minister keeps making surprise public visits to cities across the country, but his itinerary claims 'no public events scheduled.' Is it a matter of security, or strategy? The Power Panel is here for that debate.

Aug. 8, 2024 - Russia's Kursk region declares a state of emergency after Ukrainian troops carry out a cross-border attack. We'll speak to former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. Plus, Power & Politics asks David Sproule, Canada's special representative for Afghanistan, how Canada is advocating for Afghans and finding ways to engage with the Taliban.

 Aug. 7, 2024 - The U.S. is warning Israel and Iran about the risk of escalation in the Middle East. Two regional experts discuss what the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the new head of the Hamas political bureau could mean for peace talks going forward. Plus, we ask Health Minister Mark Holland about the status of the federal dental-care program.

Aug. 6, 2024 - Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her 2024 running mate. Democratic strategist Michele Manatt shares her take on what to expect from the former high school teacher, football coach and veteran. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in.

 Friday Aug. 2, 2024 - Power & Politics checks in with our party insiders for a mid-summer update.

August 1, 2024 - Wall Street Journalist Evan Gershkovich has been released from Russian prison after 491 days. He was one of 16 people imprisoned in Russia that were freed today as part of the biggest prisoner exchange on the international stage in decades. Gershkovich's colleague and senior editor at the Wall Street Journal Elena Cherney describes the moment his colleagues heard the news. Plus, a hostage expert joins Power & Politics to discuss how a prisoner swap of this magnitude comes together.