Trump Almost Forgot to Bully Us

Donald Trump’s back, but Canada is STILL divided on how to respond. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has gone rogue, Doug Ford just wants everyone to look at his cool new hat.It’s an economic threat, but also threatens to pull our very identity apart. Are we just supposed to sit and wait? To break it down, Noor welcomes Wall Street Journal reporter Vipal Monga, and UBC lecturer Stewart Prest.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Vipal Monga, Stewart PrestBackground reading:Canada’s fight with Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential – The ConversationCanada Knows Trump Would Win a Trade Fight. It Is Preparing to Retaliate Anyway. – The Wall Street JournalCanada on Trump’s Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let’s Just Be Friends – The Wall Street JournalCanada Suddenly Has No Leader, and No Plan, for a Trump Trade Fight – The Wall Street JournalAlberta premier's Trump visit raises concerns she's flouting Team Canada approach – CBC NewsCanada ready to buy more American products to appease Trump's tariff threat, ambassador says – AP NewsSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.Our latest investigation, The Copernic Affair, launches tomorrow on the Canadaland Investigates feed. Follow The Copernic Affair wherever you get your podcasts: https://canadaland.lnk.to/copernic-affair  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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