Iran, Trump and the Midterms: Why Canada Should Be Watching

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Fresh questions are swirling around Iran’s leadership, while Donald Trump’s foreign policy and escalating trade fights are creating new political pressure for Republicans at home. Ralph Nurnberger, Former foreign policy assistant, member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Georgetown University professor joins Evan to break down the latest out of Iran and look at whether tariffs, affordability and growing voter dissatisfaction could reshape this fall’s U.S. midterms.
27 Aug 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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