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U.S. voters will soon head to the polls to determine who will control their Senate and House of Representatives.
Happening halfway through President Trump's second term, the midterms are often considered a barometer of how Americans feel their leader is doing - and poll after poll show Trump's approval rating continue to dip to historic lows.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Aaron Parnas, a US-based independent journalist and commentator about what Canadians need to know about this upcoming midterm election, what Trump means when he tells Americans to "vote like my name is on the ballot", and whether or not a new congress could finally put a check on the President.

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PLUS: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting a claim from her party president that her government is muting its Pro-Canada messaging ahead of the separation vote next month. The British Columbia government has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Open AI in California over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that left eight people dead, including five students and a teacher's aide at the local secondary school- back in February. Canada's privacy commissioner is investigating a data breach at a major online ID verification company. The Carney government kicked off the new Parliamentary session by tabling bill C-39, titled the "Act to Build a Strong Canada." We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Alberta's unlikeliest duo is teaming up to make their case to Albertans ahead of the October 19 referendum. Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney, both from opposite sides of the political aisle have joined forces with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to propel their campaign, 'Alberta and Canada: Stronger Together' into the hearts and minds of concerned Albertans.
Host Caryn Ceolin is speaking with the former Alberta premiers on their initiative to keep their province in Canada, how they've been brought together, and what economic challenges a separation could bring for Canadians from all corners of the political spectrum.

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PLUS: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada will never be part of the European Union, Montreal city council is set to debate a proposed bylaw this week that could ban people from insulting municipal employees and police officers, and Kerry-Lynne Findlay steps down as Conservative leader in B.C. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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