Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader, and is proroguing Parliament as the Liberal Party of Canada embarks on the journey to replace him. Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen. 

3:50 | Former Trudeau advisor Tyler Meredith, former Harper advisor Ken Boessenkool, and former Alberta cabinet minister Shannon Phillips discuss the implications of Trudeau's historic announcement. 

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58:50 | Jespo and Johnny take a look at Pierre Poilievre's interview with Jordan Peterson. 

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