Two Blocks from the White House

Two Blocks from the White House

CBC

23 - America's 250th birthday: From Vanilla Ice to a UFC White House fight

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.

23 - America's 250th birthday: From Vanilla Ice to a UFC White House fight
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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.

Episodes

23-

America's 250th birthday: From Vanilla Ice to a UFC White House fight

Wed, 03 Jun 2026
22-

Will Donald Trump's revenge tour backfire?

Wed, 27 May 2026
21-

What Stephen Colbert’s cancellation says about Trump’s America

Wed, 20 May 2026
20-

Has Trump made conspiracy theories mainstream?

Wed, 13 May 2026
19-

Is U.S. voting set to change forever?

Wed, 06 May 2026