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Nik and Michael discuss how COVID-19 is impacting consumer confidence and why some Conservative critiques of the federal government’s response might not be resonating with Canadians.

Nik and Michael talk about the ‘toxic cocktail of anxiety’ in Canada with the COVID-19 pandemic, market turmoil and how the federal government can ease Western alienation. Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, March 12.

Nik and Michael discuss a study on how Canadians view using taxpayer money to buy Trans Mountain and how the Trudeau government has responded to blockades supporting the Wet’suwet’en Nation. Also, the Conservatives are gaining in the polls as they choose their new leader.

Nik and Michael discuss a tracking study on how Canadians are feeling about the government. And it's not good news lately for the Libs. Also, Nik reacts after Peter MacKay’s communications team abruptly ends an interview with CTV News.

Jan. 23: Nik and Michael discuss the Conservative leadership race, and why some candidates have already begun dropping out. And what's in a beard? Nik weight in on why it's of note when a prime minister sprouts facial hair.

Shortly after recording this episode Rona Ambrose announced that she would not be entering the Conservative leadership race. You can see more on her announcement here: http://ctv.news/YkE1e0C

Dec. 6: Nik and Michael break down the throne speech and take a look at what the preferred PM numbers say about Andrew Scheer's precarious position as the leader of the Conservative party. Plus, Nik reacts to the latest overseas "communications malfunction" from PM Trudeau.

Also, this episode will be the final one of the season. We'll be back in 2020!

Nik and Michael discuss how the Liberals have dug deep within their talent pool to form a new federal cabinet and whether the shuffle will be enough to heal some of the divisions in the country. Also, Nik gets into what may be behind the promotion of several MPs from Quebec.

We're back! Nik and Michael discuss the fallout from the federal election and take a look at the criticisms of Andrew Scheer's campaign. Also, reaction to May's resignation and the future of the Green Party.

Nik and Michael take you behind the scenes of CTV News' coverage of the 2019 federal election.

Oct. 21: Nik and Michael discuss the final survey before election day and if the deadlock means a minority government is all but certain. Also, Nik discusses his winners and losers of the campaign.

Note: The numbers discussed in this episode are from a survey conducted and released on Oct. 20, 2019.