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Geopolitics with Frank McKenna

Frank McKenna, Peter Haynes

Booking Overview

A monthly geopolitical affairs interview show focused on Canadian-U.S. relations, international conflicts, trade, and global macroeconomics, with occasional senior political, financial, and institutional guests alongside host-led analysis. Credible pitches include former government officials, economists, foreign-policy specialists, major business leaders, and executives with substantial institutional or public-policy experience; booking difficulty is high because recent guests hold prominent leadership or expert roles.

Metrics

Episodes: 59

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tdsmulteam@tdsecurities.com

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Host

Frank McKenna - Deputy Chair at TD Securities, former Premier of New Brunswick, and former Canadian Ambassador to the United States.

Peter Haynes - Managing Director at TD Securities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government officials, economists, foreign-policy specialists, political analysts, and executives with substantial leadership experience in major financial, public-sector, sports, or other prominent institutions.
Required Achievements:  
Held senior government office or diplomatic positions, Led major economic or financial research functions, Served as an executive of a prominent organization, Possessed deep expertise in U.S. politics, international affairs, or macroeconomics

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Krueger - U.s. Midterm Elections, House And Senate Control, Democratic And Republican Leadership Prospects, Iran, The United Kingdom, Tariffs, IEEPA Refunds, And CUSMA Negotiations.

Paul Beeston - The Toronto Blue Jays, Major League Baseball Labor Negotiations, Electronic Review Of Umpire Decisions, And His Career With The Organization.

Recent Topics

Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, Trade, Macroeconomics, Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Geopolitics with Frank McKenna
:

Can Carney Leverage the Hype from the Canada Investing Summit?

September 25, 2026

In Episode 82, Frank provides his grade score on the recent Canada Investment Summit hosted by Prime Minister Carney with two thumbs up for a job well done. He addresses the standoff on tariff negotiations between Canada and the US and figures the two sides are closer than one would otherwise think based on rhetoric.  He suggests that negotiations between Mexico and the US will be much less contentious believes that concerns raised by other countries who signed deals before the Supreme C...

The Dog Days of Summer

August 21, 2026

With the ink not yet dry on the Canada-US trade agreement, Frank attempts to separate signal from noise in analyzing winners and losers in bi-lateral trade negotiations between the two countries. With an all-out trade war, the worst possible outcome and zero tariffs unrealistic, Prime Minister Carney and his small negotiating team have worked tirelessly to ensure every constituency in Canada suffers a little bit of pain but none of them feel like they were hung out to dry to get a deal done. ...

The Iranian Quagmire

July 22, 2026

In Episode 80, Frank jumps right into the tariff fray with a review of the recent 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, suggesting that the maneuver is in part designed to eliminate any Canadian leverage in advance of CUSMA negotiations. He urges calm from Canadian leaders and no rhetoric. Frank disagrees with the decision by Carney's government to provide concessions to the US to get the Windsor-to-Detroit Gordie Howe Bridge opened as it might pro...

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Frequently asked questions

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Geopolitics with Frank McKenna
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How do I get in touch with Geopolitics with Frank McKenna?

Geopolitics with Frank McKenna is hosted by Frank McKenna and Peter Haynes. Its publicly listed email is tdsmulteam@tdsecurities.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Geopolitics with Frank McKenna?

The publicly listed email for Geopolitics with Frank McKenna: tdsmulteam@tdsecurities.com.

How many listeners does Geopolitics with Frank McKenna have?

Podseeker estimates Geopolitics with Frank McKenna reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Geopolitics with Frank McKenna?

Geopolitics with Frank McKenna typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government officials, economists, foreign-policy specialists, political analysts, and executives with substantial leadership experience in major financial, public-sector, sports, or other prominent institutions. Common among recent guests: Held senior government office or diplomatic positions; Led major economic or financial research functions; Served as an executive of a prominent organization. Recent guests include Chris Krueger and Paul Beeston.

How hard is it to get booked on Geopolitics with Frank McKenna?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Geopolitics with Frank McKenna cover?

Recent episodes cover Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, Trade, Macroeconomics, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tdsmulteam@tdsecurities.com

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