Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 71
Frequency: Daily
Rating: 4.1/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 641.0k subscribers
Instagram: 11.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcasting@cbc.ca
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Host
David Cochrane - Canadian political journalist and broadcaster.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Leslie Church - Proposed Changes To The Canada Labour Code And Their Potential Effect On Workers' Right To Strike
Steven MacKinnon - Major-project Review Legislation And Proposed Changes To The Canada Labour Code As Parliament Returned
Eric Duncan - The Conservative Party's Concerns About Deepening Canada–european Union Ties
Jonathan Wilkinson - The Developing Canada–european Union Partnership And Its Expected Implications
Recent Topics
Episodes
Sunday Listen from West of Centre: Is Alberta separatism here to stay?
October 11, 2026
Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on” but is that even possible? For separatists like Mitch Sylvestre, this referendum on Alberta’s future might not be the end. With an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots requested, Sylvestre says he has cause to be suspicious if his side doesn’t get at least 40 per cent support. Host Kathleen Petty and CBC senior reporter Julia Wong look at the stakes and what could come after the vote.Plus, conservative strategist Michael Solberg and politi...
Weekly Wrap: Is Elon Musk influencing the Alberta referendum?
October 10, 2026
Elon Musk says he thinks it's a good idea for Alberta, Quebec and Saskatchewan to separate. The Weekly Wrap panel discusses the tech giant's taunt and what it means for Alberta's referendum, just 10 days away.
Reporter Roundtable: The separatist problem on Carney's agenda
October 09, 2026
A recently elected separatist government in Quebec has handed Prime Minister Mark Carney a new challenge, just as a separation referendum in Alberta approaches. The Reporter Roundtable talks about the government’s response to these threats to Canadian unity.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Power & Politics?
Power & Politics is hosted by David Cochrane. Its publicly listed email is podcasting@cbc.ca. 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 Power & Politics?
The publicly listed email for Power & Politics: podcasting@cbc.ca.
How many listeners does Power & Politics have?
Podseeker estimates Power & Politics reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Power & Politics?
Power & Politics typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elected politicians, cabinet ministers, parliamentary critics, senior government officials, diplomats, and authoritative policy experts with direct responsibility for or specialized expertise on a prominent Canadian political issue. Common among recent guests: Holding elected office or a senior government leadership position; Serving as a diplomat or parliamentary critic; Direct responsibility for major legislation, government policy, or international relations. Recent guests include Leslie Church, Steven MacKinnon, and Eric Duncan.
How hard is it to get booked on Power & Politics?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Power & Politics cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Canadian Politics, Public Policy, Government, and Elections. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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