There has been no shortage of news coming out of the White House this summer, and things are about to ramp up even more. From the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., to the war in Iran and midterm elections in November, Washington correspondents Katie Simpson, Willy Lowry and Paul Hunter are back together to give you the lowdown on what to expect in the next few months.

There has been no shortage of news coming out of the White House this summer, and things are about to ramp up even more. From the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., to the war in Iran and midterm elections in November, Washington correspondents Katie Simpson, Willy Lowry and Paul Hunter are back together to give you the lowdown on what to expect in the next few months.

Back at it: What's next for tariffs, Iran and the midterms

Canada is the only country that walked away from a trade deal with the U.S. when the terms didn't feel right. There has been widespread support at home, but Canadians have yet to feel the full economic impact of the Trump administration's tariffs. As Prime Minister Mark Carney tries to cushion the blow by pitching Canada to global business leaders and Europe, guest host Catherine Cullen joins Washington correspondents Katie Simpson and Paul Hunter to look at the risks Carney is taking.

Canada is the only country that walked away from a trade deal with the U.S. when the terms didn't feel right. There has been widespread support at home, but Canadians have yet to feel the full economic impact of the Trump administration's tariffs. As Prime Minister Mark Carney tries to cushion the blow by pitching Canada to global business leaders and Europe, guest host Catherine Cullen joins Washington correspondents Katie Simpson and Paul Hunter to look at the risks Carney is taking.

Will Canada's risky trade stance pay off?

Days after walking away from trade talks with the U.S., Canada has hit back with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on American goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he cut off negotiations because Washington's terms could wipe out major Canadian industries like auto, steel and aluminum. As things start to get ugly, Washington correspondents Willy Lowry, Katie Simpson and Paul Hunter dig into how bad this trade war is going to get, and what it would take to bring both sides back to the table.

Days after walking away from trade talks with the U.S., Canada has hit back with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on American goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he cut off negotiations because Washington's terms could wipe out major Canadian industries like auto, steel and aluminum. As things start to get ugly, Washington correspondents Willy Lowry, Katie Simpson and Paul Hunter dig into how bad this trade war is going to get, and what it would take to bring both sides back to the table.

How ugly will this trade war get?

It’s said ‘history is written by the victors,’ but what if the victor is U.S. President Donald Trump?A new executive order is calling for signs to be installed outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History warning visitors about “inaccuracies” in the exhibit – the latest move by the Trump administration to rewrite how history is explained in public institutions. Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and guest host Jayme Poisson take a look at the different ways Trump is trying to reshape American history, and why it’s become part of his politics.

It’s said ‘history is written by the victors,’ but what if the victor is U.S. President Donald Trump? A new executive order is calling for signs to be installed outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History warning visitors about “inaccuracies” in the exhibit – the latest move by the Trump administration to rewrite how history is explained in public institutions. Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and guest host Jayme Poisson take a look at the different ways Trump is trying to reshape American history, and why it’s become part of his politics.

It’s said ‘history is written by the victors,’ but what if the victor is U.S. President Donald Trump?A new executive order is calling for signs to be installed outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History warning visitors about “inaccuracies” in the exhibit – the latest move by the Trump administration to rewrite how history is explained in public institutions. Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and guest host Jayme Poisson take a look at the different ways Trump is trying to reshape American history, and why it’s become part of his politics.&nbsp;

Trump’s push to rewrite U.S. history. Literally.

Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on. Recently, in the U.S., there’s been a wave of self described democratic socialists running for and winning elected office. So what exactly is democratic socialism? How does it differ from socialism, communism, or social democracy? Why has it returned now? And what does its resurgence reveal about this hour of history? More episodes of Front Burner are available everywhere you get your podcasts, and here: <a href="https://link.mgln.ai/FBxTBFTWH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://link.mgln.ai/FBxTBFTWH</a>

Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on. Recently, in the U.S., there’s been a wave of self described democratic socialists running for and winning elected office. So what exactly is democratic socialism? How does it differ from socialism, communism, or social democracy? Why has it returned now? And what does its resurgence reveal about this hour of history? More episodes of Front Burner are available everywhere you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/FBxTBFTWH

Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on. Recently, in the U.S., there’s been a wave of self described democratic socialists running for and winning elected office. So what exactly is democratic socialism? How does it differ from socialism, communism, or social democracy? Why has it returned now? And what does its resurgence reveal about this hour of history? More episodes of Front Burner are available everywhere you get your podcasts, and here: <a href="https://link.mgln.ai/FBxTBFTWH" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://link.mgln.ai/FBxTBFTWH</a>

Understanding the rise of ‘democratic socialism’ from Front Burner

It’s always been prudent for Canadians to keep an eye on American politics. And with U.S. president Donald Trump back in the White House, it’s become essential. CBC’s Washington correspondents are here to cut through the noise and help make sense of it all. Fresh episodes and analysis every Wednesday, starting Jan. 14.

It’s always been prudent for Canadians to keep an eye on American politics. And with U.S. president Donald Trump back in the White House, it’s become essential. CBC’s Washington correspondents are here to cut through the noise and help make sense of it all. Fresh episodes and analysis every Wednesday, starting Jan. 14.

It’s always been prudent for Canadians to keep an eye on American politics. And with U.S. president Donald Trump back in the White House, it’s become essential.&nbsp;CBC’s Washington correspondents are here to cut through the noise and help make sense of it all. Fresh episodes and analysis every Wednesday, starting Jan. 14.

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American politics, Canadian context.&nbsp;Every Wednesday,&nbsp;CBC Washington correspondents&nbsp;Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry sit down to talk through the big stories in the U.S. — and to answer the question: what does this mean for Canada?&nbsp;It's unscripted, smart analysis from reporters with a foot in both countries, and a press pass to the White House.

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