Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead break down why Canada's trade standoff with the US has swallowed the news cycle this summer, and what it actually means as the August 19th deadline approaches. Jamie explains why both government and opposition have every incentive to keep feeding the story, while Lindsay makes the case for why a clear good guy and bad guy narrative is simply easier for people to hold onto than the real complexity of tariffs.

Reading The Room On Trade

Jamie argues Mark Carney is being judged on outcomes rather than promises, and explains why the government has refused to sign a deal just for the sake of having one. Lindsay counters that Ottawa is quietly opening new economic doors elsewhere, and argues the coverage undersells how deliberately the government is playing this.

The Pete Hoekstra Petition

A petition calling for the US ambassador's removal becomes a jumping off point for a bigger question: whether Canadians actually want resolution, or whether they want a clear villain to rally against. Jamie and Lindsay land on very different answers.

Topics: Canada US trade talks, Mark Carney tariffs, August 19 deadline, Pete Hoekstra, Canadian public opinion

GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | conaptus.com

GUEST: Lindsay Broadhead | broadheadcomms.ca

Originally aired on 2026-08-12

Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead break down why Canada's trade standoff with the US has swallowed the news cycle this summer, and what it actually means as the August 19th deadline approaches. Jamie explains why both government and opposition have every incentive to keep feeding the story, while Lindsay makes the case for why a clear good guy and bad guy narrative is simply easier for people to hold onto than the real complexity of tariffs.
Reading The Room On Trade
Jamie argues Mark Carney is being judged on outcomes rather than promises, and explains why the government has refused to sign a deal just for the sake of having one. Lindsay counters that Ottawa is quietly opening new economic doors elsewhere, and argues the coverage undersells how deliberately the government is playing this.
The Pete Hoekstra Petition
A petition calling for the US ambassador's removal becomes a jumping off point for a bigger question: whether Canadians actually want resolution, or whether they want a clear villain to rally against. Jamie and Lindsay land on very different answers.
Topics: Canada US trade talks, Mark Carney tariffs, August 19 deadline, Pete Hoekstra, Canadian public opinion
GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | conaptus.com
GUEST: Lindsay Broadhead | broadheadcomms.ca
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-12

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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