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What is really happening behind closed doors between Canada and the United States? In this episode of Citizen, David Craig and Jeremy Prest sit down with independent White House journalist Lyndsay Keith to break down the state of Canada–U.S. relations, including trade tensions, the CUSMA agreement, and how President Trump is shaping global negotiations. Lyndsay offers an inside look at life in the Oval Office, how Trump approaches diplomacy and leverage, and why issues like manufacturing, trade deficits, and global conflicts are driving U.S. decision-making. The conversation also explores broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and global shipping routes, and what it all means for Canada’s place on the world stage. Finally, they discusses how media narratives shape public perception of the United States, and why the reality on the ground often looks very different from what audiences are told.

Everything feels more expensive. Groceries. Housing. Gas. Interest rates. So why is the federal government announcing billions more in spending? David Craig and Jeremy Prest break down Canada's latest housing bailout, Mark Carney's spending agenda, rising national debt, and what it could mean for your wallet. Is government fixing the economy—or making the problem worse? They also discuss Canada's recession, the country's trade relationship with the United States, the upcoming CUSMA agreement, and why decisions being made today could shape Canada's future for years to come.

Something feels like it’s shifting in Canada right now—trade talks, new laws, and our relationship with the United States are all moving at the same time. In this conversation, Josh Udall from The Elevate Report helps break down what’s actually going on with CUSMA, Canada–U.S. negotiations, and why so many people feel like things are changing faster than they can keep up. Is this just normal politics and negotiation? Or are we watching a bigger shift unfold in real time without most people noticing? Either way, it’s worth paying attention to.

Something is shifting in Alberta and almost nobody is explaining it properly. Is this really about separation… or something far more strategic? In this episode, host David Craig breaks down the growing referendum conversation, the political tension between Alberta and Ottawa, and why some argue this isn’t about leaving Canada but about forcing it to change. What if the real goal isn’t independence… but leverage?

Is Canada still a place where you can realistically build wealth, or are we watching a shift that most people haven’t fully felt yet? Senior portfolio manager with Wellington-Altus, Martin Pelletier breaks down what’s happening beneath the surface of Canada’s economy, from housing becoming increasingly out of reach in major cities, to inflation reshaping the value of money, and why the gap between asset owners and wage earners keeps growing. We also get into what the bond market is signalling about debt and government spending, and why some Canadians, especially entrepreneurs, are starting to look elsewhere for opportunity.

Should Alberta keep trying to reform Canada from inside, or take control of its own future outside Canada? David Craig sits down with constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson for an in-depth discussion on the growing Alberta independence movement. Following Keith's recent public debate with Alberta Premier Jason Kenny, this episode explores some of the biggest questions Canadians are now asking.