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No Power PanelTrade War Incoming? Trump Targets Canada + Mehdi Hasan vs The Far RightJoin us on No Power Panel as we break down the most pressing stories from this week:Canadian First Ministers Meeting (July 21–23, 2025) Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford convened in Huntsville, Ontario, alongside provincial premiers and First Nations chiefs to forge a unified strategy in response to former U.S. President Trump’s threat of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods beginning August 1. These talks have put national unity, health funding, and trade resilience front and center.U.S.–Canada Trade Negotiations Resume Canada rescinded its proposed digital services tax targeting U.S. tec...2025-07-2647 min
No Power PanelCanadian Politics in Flux: NDP Leadership, Polling Shifts & Bill C-5 ControversyIn this episode of No Power Panel, we break down the latest developments shaking up the Canadian political landscape. From dramatic shifts in federal polling to emerging leadership contenders, this is a must-listen for anyone following the pulse of politics in Canada.Canadian Federal Polling Update – We analyze the newest numbers and trends, including what they mean for the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois heading into 2026.Inside the NDP Leadership Race – With the NDP setting the leadership rules, we explore who might step up, what party insiders are saying, and how this race c...2025-07-1955 min
No Power Panel2028 Democratic Presidential DraftWe draft and discuss the potential 2028 Democratic nominees for President. We discuss the positives and negatives of the various candidates and share who we think is most and least likely to win the primary.Isaac's draft picks are: J.B. Pritzker, Pete Buttigieg, Andy Beshear and Ro KhannaNoam's draft picks are: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez "AOC", Tim Walz, Jon Ossoff and Jon StewartNo one wants Josh Shapiro#uspolitics #2028 #2028Democrats #politics #aoc #jbpritzker #timwalz #petebuttigieg #jonossoff #jonstewart #dailyshow #rokhanna #berniesanders #andybeshear 2025-07-0634 min
No Power PanelZohran Mamdani Ends the Cuomo Political DynastyOn another episode of No Power Panel we discuss Mark Carney's pledge to double Canada's defense spending by 2035. Is austerity economics coming to Canada?In Alberta political news, Naheed Nenshi and the Alberta NDP win 2 by-elections, including Nenshi's new seat of Edmonton Strathcona. The Alberta Republican party performed better than expected in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills running on a platform of becoming the 51st state.Zohran Mamdani outperforms all expectations, including ours, and comes in first on the first ballot, with the expectation he will cross 50% in subsequent rounds. We discuss Zohran's win, the reaction to his...2025-06-2853 min
No Power PanelIs The Honeymoon Over For Mark Carney?We reveal how we plan to cover the war in the Middle East.Then No Power Panel discusses Mark Carney's bill C-5, compare it to Doug Ford's Bill 5 and explain why its unconstitutional. The G7 also doesn't go according to plan for Carney. Are things starting to crumble around the new Prime Minister?Then we turn our focus back to the New York City mayoral campaign. As Zohran Mamdani continues to close the gap and receives a massive endorsement from Bernie Sanders. We discuss ICE illegally detaining Brad Lander and the ramifications. Noam repeatedly encourages...2025-06-2057 min
No Power PanelProtests, War, and An Appeal to HumanityA lot has changed in a week and we're here to cover it all. Israel and Iran have gone to war, largely due to Israel's first strikes on military and civilian targets. We discuss if this is the start of World War 3, what could happen next and how is the international community responding.ICE have begun kidnapping citizens and immigrants, targeting visible minority communities. Donald Trump orders the national guard and marines into Los Angeles and they break the law!!! Protests rise up against ICE and Trump admin as America finally awakens to their new fascist reality...2025-06-1455 min
No Power PanelElon and Trump Go Scorched Earth and Bill 5 is TerribleElon Musk and Donald Trump go scorched earth on each other. Donald threatens to cut off millions from Elon in government contracts and Elon reveals that Trump is in the Epstein files. What's next in this wild soap opera of a government?Doug Ford's Conservatives pass Bill 5 and we go off! Bill 5 is an insult to first nations, municipalities and democracy itself. We explain what the Bill does and how it's impact will likely make for a difficult time ahead for Ontario's economy and civil society.A federal Conservative amendment to the throne speech passes...2025-06-1350 min
No Power PanelThe King, The Rich Man and The DoctorsThis week on No Power Panel, we react to the Throne Speech. What was the significance of King Charles delivering it? Were there any surprises? What is like for Pierre Poilievre to be outside the house? It certainly tickles Noam's funny bone. And the King delivers a land acknowledgement?Canadian doctors return from Gaza with heartbreaking reports. We discuss the current state of the g-cide in the Middle East and why is Israel targeting medical personnel? We discuss the actions which Canada, the UK, France, Australia and other democracies should be taking because of our obligations under...2025-05-3058 min
No Power PanelThe Cabinet, the NDP Draft and David HoggOn this week's episode of No Power Panel, Noam and Isaac discuss Mark Carney's new cabinet: who's in? who's out? What the heck is the Minister of AI going to do?Then we discuss David Hogg's strategy to primary ineffective Democrats in Washington and across America, as well as the DNC's plan to oust him as Vice Chair. Why are the Democrats not trying to improve their low approval ratings and crapping on the person in their ranks who wants to do something about it?And then... its finally arrived: the NDP leadership draft. Who...2025-05-161h 17
No Power PanelCarney Clowns Trump in the OvalThis week on No Power Panel we get in to all the details of the Trump Carney oval office meeting. Mark Carney offers a masterclass on strength and poise while Donald Trump continues to bloviate needlessly.Pierre Poilievre will run in a byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot. We discuss the pros and cons of this decision. Will he win? What difficulties will he face as a national party leader representing a rural Alberta riding if he does? Will Danielle Smith's attempts to open sovereignty discussions in Alberta affect his chances? Can Pierre Poilievre afford to be at odds...2025-05-091h 03
No Power PanelResults!!!We discuss the results of the 2025 Canadian federal election. The Liberal Party wins a strong minority under Mark Carney's leadership. The Conservative Party does better than expected. The NDP loses official party status.Does Mark Carney have an easy governing coalition? Can Pierre Poilievre hang on as Conservative leader? What will Jagmeet Singh's political legacy be? How does the NDP rebuild? Noam and Isaac address all these questions and more as we bring you all the key results from Election Day! Plus our Winners and Losers of the Week!2025-04-301h 11
No Power PanelFinal Predictions: Minority Vs. MajorityThis week, we cover the polls heading into the final stretch of the Canadian Federal Election. We address whether the Liberals are in danger of losing what looked to be an almost certain majority government and what's behind the latest rise of the Bloc in Quebec.Noam and Isaac then discuss the latest Conservative Party ads and try to decide whether they are effective. Given that this is our final episode before Election Day, we share our predictions of how each of the major parties will finish in the popular vote and in the seat count... our...2025-04-2357 min
No Power PanelThe Debates: Process vs SubstanceWe recap the 2025 Canadian Federal Leader's Debates for the Canadian election. Will they impact who becomes Prime Minister? Did Mark Carney or Pierre Poilievre win the week? Did Jagmeet Singh or Yves Francois Blanchet do enough to change the race? We answer these questions and more.In Episode 4 of No Power Panel, Noam and Isaac discuss the state of the polls in an all new Horse Race Disco, react to clips from the English Leaders Debate and pick the winners and losers of the week. We close out the week by enjoying a clip from Charlie Chaplin...2025-04-181h 25
No Power PanelDebate Pregame, Can Things Change?In this slightly shorter episode we discuss the current state of the race and discuss the upcoming French and English debates. We deep dive into Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh. Discussing their current strategies and what each leader could do in the debate to improve their standing or to crash and burn. #cdnpoli #politics #election #liberalparty #markcarney #ndp #jagmeetsingh #pierrepoilievre #conservativeparty #canada_life #horserace #polls2025-04-1528 min
No Power PanelEpisode 2: Big Daddy CarneyNoam and Isaac discuss the current state of the market's reaction to Liberation Day and how that is impacting the Canadian federal election. Then it's time to touch on the state of the race, where each party stands in the polls and how things look going forward. In this episode you'll hear coverage of;The Stock Market chaosHarper campaigns with Pierre PoilievreConservatives finally pivot to a message about handling Trump's impactHorse Race Disco: a look at current Polling and seat projectionsNDP messaging pivot: Jagmeet drops...2025-04-091h 12
No Power PanelEpisode 1: The Big SwingNoam and Isaac discuss the current state of the Canadian federal election. Touching on the state of the race, where each party stands in the polls and how things look going forward. In this episode you'll hear;Where the polls currently place each partyThe Conservative Party infighting and how the Doug Ford vs Pierre Poilievre battle seems to be goingDoes Doug Ford want to be Prime Minister?The effect of the tariffs on the campaign so farMark Carney's campaign and how the Liberals turned around such a massive leadWhat are the polls not seeing?The current state of...2025-04-051h 13