About That with Andrew Chang - Season 1 / Year 2025

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says the country's northern border with Canada is a threat to national security. Andrew Chang breaks down the claims. Then, inside the ‘most sophisticated' drug lab in Canadian history.

Andrew Chang breaks down carbon tax finances and rebate math. Then, why Via Rail's arrival times are so unreliable.

Andrew Chang explains why banks are preparing for more mortgage delinquencies. Plus, why are so many big city condos sitting empty?

The Arctic is rapidly emerging as a key geopolitical hotspot. Andrew Chang breaks down North America's shifting Arctic defence strategy. Then, why experts say we can expect to see more airline fees.

Justin Trudeau is resigning as both prime minister and Liberal Party leader, as Parliament is put on hold. So, what comes next? Then, breaking down Donald Trump's claims that the U.S.-Canada border is a national security threat.

Why the search for survivors of a deadly earthquake in Tibet is so challenging. Then, Justin Trudeau resigns and Parliament is put on hold. What comes next? Plus, Ukraine claims it set a scooter bomb that killed a Russian general.

Parts of the U.S. are in a state of emergency amid a crippling winter storm. Andrew breaks down the weather phenomenon that caused it. Then, what Trump's tariff threats mean for Canada. Plus, why Biden is sending mines to Ukraine.

Donald Trump claims the U.S. is "subsidizing" Canada "to the tune of $100B," but what does he mean? Andrew Chang explains. Then, why the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles County, is so destructive. Plus, how and where the "Big One" could hit.

First, why Canada Post is bleeding money. Then, the Arctic is rapidly emerging as a key geopolitical hotspot. Andrew Chang breaks down North America's shifting Arctic defence strategy.

For the first time in the country's history, South Korean police have arrested a sitting president. Andrew Chang breaks down what led Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law. Then, North America's shifting Arctic defence strategy.

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal that could end the war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas. Andrew Chang breaks down the agreement. Then, what Trump's tariff threats mean for Canada.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is officially running for Liberal leader. Andrew Chang explains what's behind Carney's rise among Liberal supporters. Then, why Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet.

Why President Donald Trump says owning Greenland is 'an absolute necessity' for the U.S. Then, Andrew Chang explains what's behind former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney's rise among Liberal supporters.

Donald Trump's inaugural address outlined how he plans to reshape the U.S. Andrew Chang breaks down what Trump's speech tells us about his vision for the country. Then, why Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal.

Rent costs in Canada's major cities are going down; Andrew Chang explains what's driving the trend. And, what Donald Trump's inaugural address tells us about his plans for the U.S.

How President Vladimir Putin's war machine is raising inflation in Russia. Then, rent costs in Canada's major cities are going down; Andrew Chang explains what's driving the trend.

How would a trade war between Canada and the U.S. impact the economy and consumers both north and south of the border? Then, rent in Canada's major cities are going down; Andrew Chang explains what's driving the trend.

Andrew Chang explains how a trade war between Canada and the U.S. could impact the economy and consumers both north and south of the border. Then, why Trump says he wants to take back the Panama Canal.

Is Trump right about Canada being a 'military free-rider'? Andrew Chang explains how defence spending could become a bargaining chip in a trade war. Then, how did AI giant Nvidia become so valuable?

Andrew Chang explains the Bank of Canada's worst-case scenario amid a looming tariff war with the U.S. Then, CEOs of major tech companies donated millions to Donald Trump's inauguration; how much did they give and why does it matter?

What we know about how a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided in Washington, D.C. leaving no survivors. Then, Andrew Chang explains the Bank of Canada's worst case scenario amid a looming tariff war with the U.S.

Andrew Chang explains how a trade war between Canada and the U.S. could impact the economy and consumers both north and south of the border. Then, the Bank of Canada's worst-case scenario for Trump's tariffs.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the northern border with Canada is a threat to national security. Andrew Chang breaks down the basis of the claims. Plus, can billionaire Truong My Lan save herself from death row?

First, what is the ultimate goal behind Trump's tariffs? Then, rent in Canada's major cities are going down; Andrew Chang explains what's driving the trend.

Andrew Chang breaks down the dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Then, what we know about the passenger plane and military helicopter that collided in Washington, D.C.

Can the U.S. really take over Gaza? How international law and geopolitical stability challenge President Donald Trump's proposal. Then, Trump wants to plug America's wealth into the stock market. The question is: where's he getting the cash?

First, Andrew Chang explains how a trade war between Canada and the U.S. could impact the economy and consumers both north and south of the border. Then, the Bank of Canada's worst-case scenario amid a looming tariff war with the U.S.

Why did U.S. President Donald Trump impose 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum? Then, Andrew Chang breaks down Trump's claims that the U.S. is heavily subsidizing Canada.

Why did U.S. President Donald Trump impose 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum again? Then, the Arctic is now a key geopolitical hotspot. Andrew Chang breaks down North America's shifting Arctic defence strategy.

Andrew Chang explains why many experts agree with U.S. President Donald Trump that it's time to stop producing the penny. Then, Trump wants to plug America's wealth into the stock market. The question is: Where's he getting the cash?

Andrew Chang lays out a snapshot of Canada's role in illegal fentanyl production and the challenges facing the czar tasked with addressing it. Then, how defence spending could become a bargaining chip in a trade war with the U.S.

Andrew Chang explains the Bank of Canada's worst-case scenario amid a looming tariff war with the U.S. Then, rent in Canada's major cities is going down; Andrew Chang explains what's driving the trend.

How did a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crash-land on a Toronto runway? Then, Via Rail operates at a loss on every one of its train routes. Andrew Chang explains how that shortfall is connected to lagging arrival times.

President Donald Trump said he intends to end the war in Ukraine. Andrew Chang breaks down what he hopes to gain, and where Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. differ on objectives. Then, inside the ‘most sophisticated' drug lab in Canadian history.

Why did U.S. President Donald Trump call Ukraine's Zelenskyy a dictator? Then, Trump said he intends to end the war in Ukraine. Andrew Chang breaks down what he hopes to gain, and where Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. differ on objectives.

Germany elected the conservative CDU party, but the far-right AfD is celebrating a record second-place result. Andrew Chang explains the significance. Plus, why Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — again.

Trump said he intends to end the war in Ukraine. Andrew Chang breaks down what he hopes to gain, and where Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. differ on objectives. Then, can the U.S. auto industry survive without Canada?

Why President Donald Trump's Ukraine mineral dealmaking has Europe scrambling. Then, as tariffs loom on Canadian imports with a demand on Canada to curb illegal fentanyl production, Andrew Chang breaks down a snapshot of Canada's role.

Why President Donald Trump's Ukraine mineral dealmaking has Europe scrambling. Then, Andrew Chang breaks down the fallout from Wayne Gretzky's appearance at the NHL's 4 Nations tournament that led Donald Trump to defend him.

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into chaos. Andrew Chang breaks down the moments leading up to the hostile exchange between the two. Then, can the U.S. auto industry survive without Canada?

Despite cooling inflation, a falling interest rate and steady employment numbers, more and more Canadians are missing payments on their loans and mortgages. Andrew Chang explains why. Then, can the U.S. auto industry survive without Canada?

Andrew Chang breaks down how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kept his meeting with Donald Trump on track and avoided another Oval Office meltdown. Plus, how and why China is electrifying its economy in the name of oil sovereignty.

Andrew Chang explains why Trump is upset with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and how he could try to remove him. Plus, how Canada's geography and technology can help detect missile threats and whether Trump can build a Golden Dome without Canada.

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to ban mail-in voting, claiming it's responsible for voter fraud. Andrew Chang explores what may be behind Trump's contempt for mail-in ballots and what he can do about it. Then, is Alberta Canada's economic engine?

U.S. President Donald Trump has been critical of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Andrew Chang explains why Trump is upset. Plus, Pierre Poilievre is back as Opposition leader following his byelection win. Anand Ram explains the challenges ahead.

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on four International Criminal Court judges. Anand Ram examines the complicated relationship between the U.S. and the ICC. Then, why the West remains skeptical of Iran's uranium enrichment program.

About That producer Anand Ram examines if Canada can enter the satellite economy dominated by Elon Musk's Starlink — and the value of the low Earth orbit zone. Plus, why the International Criminal Court is in a fight with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Andrew Chang explains what Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian PM Narendra Modi could gain from a new alliance. Then, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Andrew Chang breaks down key moments in the heated exchanges between U.S. senators and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policies. Plus, what might really be behind U.S. President Donald Trump's contempt for mail-in ballots.

Andrew Chang explains why Poland's shooting of Russian drones is a global concern. Plus, why Vladimir Putin is escalating the war in Ukraine. Finally, we look at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk died after being shot at an event in Utah. Andrew Chang explores his influence and what made him so polarizing. Plus, why Poland's shooting of Russian drones is a global concern.

Both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve just cut interest rates — despite rising inflation. Andrew Chang explains how Trump's tariffs and a slumping job market led to the moves. Then, what made conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk so polarizing?

Charlie Kirk's accused killer, Tyler Robinson, could face the death penalty. Andrew Chang lays out the prosecution's case so far. Plus, why both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve just cut interest rates — despite rising inflation.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended for six days after Jimmy Kimmel made comments in a monologue about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer. Andrew Chang explains how the suspension became a free speech flashpoint. Plus, is Russia provoking Poland into war?

Andrew Chang explains why there are still barriers to Palestinian statehood despite more than 75 per cent of the world now recognizing a state of Palestine. Plus, how a gunman stormed a New York skyscraper.