Susan calls up her old friend Bruce Anderson to find out what she should ask former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman. The two Bruce's were good friends in Ottawa. Bruce Heyman opens up about his time as President Obama's Ottawa insider. He shares stories of his time getting to know Canada, how he first met President Obama and his last dinner at the White House. He also shares his concerns about the new administration is Washington and he offers advice to the new President and whoever becomes the next Ambassador to Canada.

Susan Delacourt returns to the podcast to speak with Jen and Rob about the strained relationship between the White House press corps and the incoming President. They discuss the growing disconnect between political reporting and the public in Canada and the US. And Susan reflects on a time in Canada when the Parliamentary Press Gallery tried to present a unified front against a Prime Minister who wanted more control over who asked questions.

Oh, and Susan also has some big news to share!

Rob and Jen give their thoughts on the election of Donald Trump and what it could mean for politics and government in Canada. Also, the end of the Obama era marks the end of a golden age for speeches. We speak to two of Prime Minister Trudeau's speechwriters about the craft of making a great political speech.

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