Program Name
Power & Politics
About the Show
POWER & POLITICS is the arena where decision-makers answer the questions that matter to viewers - taking Canadians through the day's breaking political news. Featuring hard-hitting political interviews and a cast of regular political panellists and critical thinkers, the program gives an insider's view of the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
Smart and unpredictable, The CBC News team plays a key role on the show, providing live reports from Parliament Hill and from legislatures across the country. Award-winning journalists break down political events, election races and policy fights, and make the day's developments relevant to all Canadians.
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Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC News & Current Affairs
Genre
CBC News & Current Affairs
Schedule
Weekdays at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT, 5:30 p.m. NT)
Bios
David Cochrane
Host | Power & Politics
Press Releases
DAVID COCHRANE TO HOST CBC NEWS’ POWER & POLITICS, CANADA’S LEADING DAILY POLITICS NEWS PROGRAM
CBC News today announced David Cochrane as the new host of CBC News Network’s flagship daily political program, POWER & POLITICS. Familiar to audiences as a regular guest host and reporter on the show, Cochrane will now bring his political reporting experience and engaging interviewing style to the role of permanent host, effective immediately. POWER & POLITICS airs Monday to Friday at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT, 5:30 p.m. NT) on CBC News Network. Read More »
VASSY KAPELOS TO HOST CBC NEWS’ POWER AND POLITICS
CBC News today announced Vassy Kapelos as the new host of CBC News Network's flagship daily political show, POWER AND POLITICS, beginning in March 2018. Read More »
CBC TAKES THE CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS BY STORM THIS YEAR, WINNING MORE TROPHIES ACROSS ALL CATEGORIES
Last night's Canadian Screen Awards gala presentation, which was broadcast live on CBC-TV, topped off an incredible week with CBC winning the majority of the television awards. Read More »
CBC SCORES 15 AWARDS AT THE 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS OPENING NIGHT GALA
CBC News Network takes home two awards including Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series for Rosemary Barton and Best News Anchor, National for Ian Hanomansing Read More »
ROSEMARY BARTON CONFIRMED AS PERMANENT HOST OF POWER AND POLITICS, CBC NEWS NETWORK’S #1 POLITICAL D
CBC News is pleased to announce that Rosemary Barton (@rosiebarton) is named as the full-time host for CBC News Network's daily political show, POWER AND POLITICS. Read More »
CBC’S ELECTION COVERAGE RAMPS UP: POWER AND POLITICS ADDS NEW SUNDAY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FEDERAL ELEC
From Aug. 30 until Oct. 18, POWER AND POLITICS will air an extra program on Sundays that focuses exclusively on the 2015 federal election, providing coverage right up to the night before Election Day. Read More »
CARLY RAE JEPSEN, METRIC, TERRI CLARK, RADIO RADIO, MARIE-MAI, AND CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY ASTRONAUT
Celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday with CBC and Radio-Canada on Monday, July 1, live from Parliament Hill, featuring performances from some of the nation’s most talented musical acts, including pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, indie rockers Metric, country superstar Terri Clark, Radio Radio, Marie-Mai and a special performance by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Chris Hadfield. Read More »
CANADIANS TURN TO CBC NEWS FOR COVERAGE OF KATHLEEN WYNNE’S HISTORIC VICTORY
2.5 million Canadians watched CBC News Network on Saturday, Jan. 26, leading all broadcasters Read More »
CBC RECAPS THE ISSUES, EVENTS AND PERSONALITIES THAT DEFINED 2012 WITH MULTI-PLATFORM YEAR-END PROG
From the ongoing civil strife in Syria to Hurricane Sandy knocking out power on the eastern seaboard to the re-election of U.S. President Barak Obama - it was a year of major stories and events, from right here at home and around the world. Read More »
TODAY, JOIN CBC NEWS FOR THE MOST EXTENSIVE CANADIAN COVERAGE OF THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WITH
For complete Election Day multiplatform coverage, turn to: CBC News Network and CBC-TV; CBCNews.ca; and CBC Radio One Read More »
Romney vs. Obama, Round 3, The Final Showdown | Canada’s Best Political Team Covers Monday’s Debate
Debate coverage begins with POWER & POLITICS WITH EVAN SOLOMON at 5 p.m. ET President Obama had a strong performance in Round 2, the polls are neck and neck, and it's anyone's guess who will take the White House on... Read More »
U.S. Presidential Debate, Round 2: Who Will Come Out Swinging? Canada’s Best Political Team Covers T
Debate coverage begins with POWER & POLITICS WITH EVAN SOLOMON at 5 p.m. ET CBC News Network has live coverage tomorrow night of the Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Debating in a town meeting... Read More »
Canada’s Best Political Team Broadcasts Tonight’s U.S. Vice Presidential Debate 9 P.M. ET On CBC New
Debate coverage begins with POWER & POLITICS WITH EVAN SOLOMON at 5 p.m. ET CBC News Network has live coverage tonight of the U.S. Vice-Presidential Debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan. Coverage begins at 9... Read More »
CBC News is Canada’s Top Source for In-Depth Coverage of the U.S. Presidential Election by Canada’s
The Extensive Coverage Begins Tonight with the First Presidential Debate. POWER & POLITICS WITH EVAN SOLOMON sets up the night, beginning at 5 p.m. ET on CBC News Network Read More »
PERSONALITIES THAT DEFINED 2011 WITH SPECIAL YEAR-END PROGRAMMING ON CBC-TV, CBC NEWS NETWORK, CBC
From the Arab Spring to the ongoing financial crises in Europe, to the devastation in Japan, to domestic milestones including the election of a Conservative majority government and the death of Jack Layton, 2011 was another year of major stories and events. Read More »
Program Name
Power & Politics
Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC News & Current Affairs
Genre
CBC News & Current Affairs
Schedule
Weekdays at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT, 5:30 p.m. NT)
Bios
David Cochrane
Host | Power & Politics