Podcast · 40 episodes
Two Blocks from the White House, page 2
by CBC · English
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.
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The ‘Trumpification’ of D.C.How President Trump is “remaking” Washington, D.C. through militarized crime policy, highly visible branding, and large-scale construction—framed as “Trumpification” and criticized for bypassing…22 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
The volatile value of brand TrumpHow the “Trump factor” is backfiring abroad and shaping Canadian and U.S. politics, with parallels between Donald Trump’s influence and Viktor Orbán’s consolidation of power.15 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
From ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ to a 2-week ceasefireA ceasefire after Trump’s ultimatum over attacks on Iran, framed against earlier threats to “wipe out a whole civilization,” and the shifting claims about who controls the Strait of Hormuz and what…8 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 21 chapters
On the road with CBC’s Washington correspondentsAn on-the-road CBC Washington Bureau episode mixing comedy-news banter with live reporting from the Kennedy Space Center and updates on the Iran-Israel-Gulf war, plus a Canada-U.S.1 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 22 chapters
How the midterms are already shaping everythingWhy it’s “not too early” to discuss the U.S. midterm elections, and how they’re already shaping Trump administration messaging and election rules.25 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Trump’s coalition of the pressuredCBC’s Crime Story episode “Trump’s coalition of the pressured” examines how President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict,…18 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Iran, oil and Trump’s political gambleThis episode discusses the implications of the ongoing war in Iran, particularly focusing on rising gas prices in the U.S.11 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Trump's 'no rules' war on IranIn this episode, CBC Washington correspondents Willy Lowry, Paul Hunter, and Katie Simpson discuss the implications of recent U.S.4 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Is America really winning?Following Donald Trump's State of the Union address25 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
New ambassador, unpredictable politicsTwo Blocks from the White House18 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Hard times for Brand AmericaIn this episode, the CBC Washington correspondents—Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson, and Willy Lowry—discuss the perceived decline of America's international reputation, particularly illustrated by the…11 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Is Trump trolling Canada?In this episode, CBC Washington correspondents discuss the implications of U.S.4 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Minneapolis backlash reaches the White HouseTwo Blocks from the White House28 Jan 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Trump’s Greenland threats and Carney’s pushbackIn this episode, CBC Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson, and Willy Lowry discuss the recent escalation of U.S.21 Jan 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Could America First mean Canada’s next?The episode links rapid U.S. military escalation in Venezuela to a broader “America First”/Monroe Doctrine-style push for Western-hemisphere dominance, and discusses knock-on threats to Greenland and…14 Jan 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
Introducing: Two Blocks from the White HouseCBC’s “Two Blocks from the White House” introduces a Washington-focused podcast about Canada–U.S.6 Jan 2026 · 2 min