This is Manitoba

Up first on the podcast, a Steinbach manufacturer that sends most of its product south of the border tries to navigate these uncertain times.

Neil Fast, president and CEO of Loewen Windows and Doors, speaks with the CBC's Zubina Ahmed about tariffs.

Donald Trump has spent weeks threatening to slap tariffs on Canada, but this isn't the first time an American president has made this threat. We talk tariff déjà vu -- and how the past can help us navigate this current political moment.

CBC's Marcy Markusa speaks to Len Kuffert, a history professor at the University of Manitoba.

As the new U.S. administration makes sweeping cuts to government funding, a research team at the University of Manitoba is at risk of losing its funding for life-saving HIV/AIDS research.

Julie Lajoie holds the Francis A. Plummer professorship in global infectious diseases at the University of Manitoba.

A member of Winnipeg's Palestinian community reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump saying he wants to permanently move Palestinians out of Gaza.

Ramsey Zeid, president of the Canadian Palestinian Association of Manitoba, speaks with host Marcy Markusa.

Has your attitude changed toward your neighbours down south? We sent CBC reporter Jim Agapito to speak to Winnipeggers. 

Also on the podcast today: For children with a life-threatening illness, there can be a lot of time spent receiving medical care and not a lot of time to be a kid, but the Dream Factory wants to change that. Andrew Kussy, executive director of the Dream Factory, explains how.

With U.S. tariffs on pause for 30 days, Premier Wab Kinew says American alcohol will stay on Manitoba shelves — for now. Meanwhile, Brock Coutts, co-owner of Winnipeg's Patent 5 Distillery, says supporting local businesses should be about more than just a trade dispute.

Host Marcy Markusa also talks with Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, who is in the province to discuss border security measures.

On Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directly addressed Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump forged ahead with tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods. 

For a closer look at how Canadian politicians are reacting, we talk to Duane Bratt, a professor of political science at Mount Royal University.

Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Fen Hampson, a professor of International Affairs at Carleton University and co-chair of the high-level expert group on Canada-U.S. relations. We'll get his reaction to the tariff battle between Canada and the United States.

For more local reaction to the tariffs, the CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Chuck Davidson, joins the podcast. 

If Canada and the U.S. get into a trade war, would you be willing to pay more for your morning cup of java? One Winnipeg coffee importer says it could happen.

CBC's Jim Agapito speaks with Black Pearl owner Trevis Boyd.

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat is prompting some Manitobans to change how and where they shop. A Brandon woman says buying Canadian and buying local are her way of promoting and supporting Canadian culture and the economy.

CBC Manitoba reporter Rosanna Hempel met with Maria Askham at her home in Brandon.

Manitoba has long been a destination for newcomers, but how welcoming is the province really? As part of a national CBC series, we explore the challenges newcomers face and the growing anti-immigrant sentiment. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with University of Manitoba sociologist Lori Wilkinson, a Canada Research Chair in Migration Futures, to understand the underlying issues and what needs to change.

Also on the podcast today: Big changes are coming to Winnipeg Transit this June.

The city is set for a major shift in its transit system this summer, with significant changes coming to routes, schedules and service frequency. What can riders expect? And how will the overhaul impact routes, stops and overall service? CBC's Bartley Kives joins Marcy Markusa to break down the overhaul and explain how these changes might impact your daily commute.

A handful of Sunshine House resource staff and paramedics faced a chaotic situation in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon, when 10 people experienced overdoses within a 45-minute span due to toxic drugs. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Levi Foy, Sunshine House's executive director.

With the threat of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods looming, CBC's Jim Agapito hits the streets of Winnipeg to find out how Manitobans feel about the idea of buying Canadian as a way to combat economic pressure from the U.S. Will this movement help push back against economic challenges from the south?

Cellphones have revolutionized how we connect with others, including how we date. With just a swipe, a match could lead to something meaningful, but some young people are choosing to disconnect from dating apps altogether. CBC's Gavin Axelrod talks to Gen Z folks about turning away from their phones to search for long-term love and the reasons for the shift.

For over 50 years, Russell Woodhouse has been remembered as a convicted killer, but new efforts are being made to clear his name decades after his death. CBC's Caitlyn Gowriluk takes us through the journey of Woodhouse's family and the lawyers dedicated to seeing him exonerated. She joins Marcy Markusa with details of the fight for justice, and how this case could set a historic precedent for wrongfully convicted people.

The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association has voted to ban the cosmetic practice of tail docking in dogs, a decision hailed by animal rights advocates. While this move aligns with veterinary practices across Canada and around the world, the question remains: why was this procedure ever performed? Dr. Jonas Watson, a veterinarian from Winnipeg, tells host Marcy Markusa about the impact of the ban and what it means for animal welfare in the province.

Some Manitoba licence plates say "Friendly Manitoba," but how true is that today? Is it still an inviting place, or do you find it harder to strike up a conversation with a stranger? We sent CBC's Jim Agapito to explore that topic and hear what people had to say.

Also on the show, guest host Cory Funk chats with Weakerthans frontman John Samson Fellows. He'll share the unique way he's reimagining the Winnipeg city budget.

He's created a multicoloured striped scarf, with each stripe representing a different part of the budget.

Melissa Graham speaks with guest host Faith Fundal about her experience as a power chair user getting around the city on messy sidewalks. She hopes a campaign can get more pics to help support the fight for more accessible sidewalks in Winnipeg.

Finding meaning in your work can be the difference between happiness and burnout. We hear from author Jennifer Moss about what she discovered writing her latest book, Why Are We Here?