Two Blocks from the White House

American politics, Canadian context. Every Wednesday, CBC Washington correspondents 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? It's unscripted, smart analysis from reporters with a foot in both countries, and a press pass to the White House.

Two Blocks from the White House is a news podcast hosted by CBC, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CBC hosts Two Blocks from the White House, a news show with 33 episodes published.

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  Understanding the rise of ‘democratic socialism’ from Front Burner

  Aug 19, 202638 min

  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

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  As progressives win U.S. primaries, what’s the direction of the Democratic Party?

  Aug 12, 202630 min

  Abdul El-Sayed's recent win in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is being hailed as a major victory for the party's progressive wing. The former public health official's campaign took on the party establishment with a much smaller budget and a considerably more left-of-centre platform than his opponent. But as other Democratic socialist and leftist candidates win primaries, some political watchers aren't convinced they'll lead to victory in this fall's midterm elections. We’re asking: What does this say about the direction of the Democratic Party — and about who might become the presidential candidate in 2028? This week, Washington correspondent Katie Simpson is joined by Front Burner host Jayme Poisson and Bloomberg senior White House reporter Josh Wingrove.

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

  Aug 5, 202628 min

  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. 

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  Why can’t Trump leave Canada alone?

  Jul 29, 202631 min

  Listening to U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada can’t do anything right these days. From the costs for the Gordie Howe bridge to wildfire smoke to a new round of tariffs, the relationship between the two countries is under renewed scrutiny from the president and U.S. lawmakers. Washington correspondents Willy Lowry, Katie Simpson and guest host Mike Crawley dig into what might be fuelling this ramped-up focus on Canada, and what it might take to turn the page.

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  Why is Trump threatening Canada with new 50% tariffs?

  Jul 22, 202633 min

  The U.S. trade war with Canada escalated on Monday when President Donald Trump announced that his administration would be imposing new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports in 30 days' time. Washington correspondents Willy Lowry, Katie Simpson and guest host Mike Crawley explain everything we know about these new tariffs and ask what they mean for the strained U.S.-Canada relationship.

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