In this episode, Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair, TD Securities, takes aim at the highly politicized Supreme Court now that the Republicans are holding a supermajority. How will a very right-wing agenda of reforms to climate change, abortion, and gun laws sit with the majority of Americans, and what does it signal about the Supreme Court? In terms of recent updates on abortion laws, Frank does not believe President Biden's sliding ratings will change ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.  Frank also addresses potential land mines that could be triggered in the Ukraine-Russia war, and he hints that Putin may end up backed into a corner, further complicating the situation. Frank concludes the episode by citing feedback from business leaders and politicians on the hot topic of inflation and the looming threat of a recession.

Chapter Headings

2:21 – The Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade

15:50 – The Supreme Court and West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency

19:54 – Will the Supreme Court Help Biden's Popularity?

24:03 – Potential Land Mines in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

29:10 – Will the Canadian Government Tax Excessive Profits in the Energy Sector?

35:52 – What are Business Leaders and Politicians Saying About Inflation?

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