Maclean’s on the Hill: Donald Trump is U.S. President

Maclean's On the Hill Politics Podcast

Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, Donald Trump is the President of the United States of America. We have full coverage of the inauguration and what it means for Canada.

To kick off the show, we’re joined by Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, who is in Washington as part of Canada’s official delegation. Then, we’re joined by several experts who weigh in on the impact of this inauguration. We also hear from Maclean’s columnist Scott Gilmore, who was on the ground speaking with people in the crowd during the historic event.

Finally, from Trump to O’Leary, it seems reality TV businessmen are dominating leadership talk in North America. Kevin O’Leary made it official this week, launching his campaign for the federal Conservative leadership race. O’Leary joins us on the show to discuss his chances, jobs, and of course, Donald trump.

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The full episode

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Part 1. Harjit Sajjan on Canada-U.S. relations

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Thursday, June 9, 2016. (Adrian Wyld/CP)

We’re joined by Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, who is in Washington as part of Canada’s official delegation.

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Part 2. Experts weigh in on a Trump presidency

Inauguration ceremonies swearing in Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States take place on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)

We’re joined by several experts who weigh in on the impact of this inauguration.

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Part 3. Scott Gilmore from the National Mall

President Barack Obama speaks during the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Scott Andrews/AP/CP)

We hear from Maclean’s columnist Scott Gilmore, who was on the ground at the inauguration, speaking with people in the crowd during the historic event.

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Part 4. Kevin O’Leary enters the Tory race

Kevin O’Leary poses for a portrait at his hotel in Miami, January 19th, 2016. (Photograph by Ryan Stone/Novus Select)

Kevin O’Leary joins us to discuss his chances to win the Tory leadership, jobs and, of course, Donald trump.

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