A very different kind of question for Your Turn this week and as always you responded, and in large numbers with a lot of first time writers. The question: at a time when so much seems to be going so wrong, what makes you happy? Your answers reveal a country of Canadians who love family time, who love walks in nature, who love learning new things and the list goes on. Also today one person who doesn't sound that happy -- yup, the Random Ranter!

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 14th. Journalist and author Matthew Scace has just completed his new book, "Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise". It was always going to be a timely read but even more so now with wildfires raging across Los Angeles. How do the two situations compare, and what have we learned about the new world we are living in as a result of what we are witnessing?

Bruce Anderson joins with former Conservative campaign manager, Fred DeLorey who joins our Tuesday lineup for insider political talk during the Liberal leadership race. Today, the two look at how campaign decisions that take place in the background can impact the race. Also, today, we check in with Keith Boag, the day after the Trump presidency was launched -- were there surprises?

Even before Trump started speaking the world was changing with his presidency about to begin. A ceasefire in the Middle East meant some Israeli hostages released as well as some Palestinian prisoners. Talks between Ukraine and Russia may soon begin. Canada braces for tariffs. All of these are happening as a result of the second Trump presidency. How impactful will they be? Dr Janice Stein is with us for her regular Monday chat.

By this weekend the Liberal leadership race will likely be all set. Carney is in already, Freeland should be in by Sunday. What are the impressions so far? Who's up, who's down? And is the idea of a carbon tax election still likely or is that all but gone now? And what about Donald Trump and the faltering attempt at a united Canadian front. Lots of questions and Bruce and Chantal have their answers ready for you.

Finally you get your say, and your letters came from across the country and in numbers unlike anything we've seen before. You have very strong feelings on this issue of Donald Trump's ramblings about Canada as the 51st state and you were looking for a vehicle to express them. So too the Random Ranter. 

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 13th. A week from today is Inauguration Day for Donald Trump and all eyes are on the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Hamas. Can Trump change things in both conflicts simply by assuming power. Many analysts think so and today we have our own in-house analyst, Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto to give her assessment. Plus, her thoughts on Trump and the 51st state issue.

Journalist and author Matthew Scace has just completed his new book, "Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise". It was always going to be a timely read but even more so now with wildfires raging across Los Angeles. How do the two situations compare, and what have we learned about the new world we are living in as a result of what we are witnessing?  

A week from today is Inauguration Day for Donald Trump and all eyes are on the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Hamas. Can Trump change things in both conflicts simply by assuming power. Many analysts think so and today we have our own in-house analyst, Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto to give her assessment. Plus, her thoughts on Trump and the 51st state issue.

Liberals are gathering at the gate, with some poised to enter the race for the leadership. Meanwhile, most eyes are focused on Donald Trump and his threat of tariffs and annexation. Where's this leading?  Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson set things up for what is likely to be a fascinating few days ahead.