Your World Tonight Deciphering U.S. war strategy, Poilievre goes on Rogan, Canadian happiness ranking drops, and more
Mar 19, 2026
Discussion of U.S. war strategy, troop movements and a large funding request tied to Middle East operations. Reports on regional attacks hitting energy infrastructure and economic fallout. Coverage of Canada’s stance on safe passage in Hormuz and plans to rearm the military. A high-profile Canadian politician appears on a major U.S. podcast. Canada’s drop in the World Happiness Report and links to youth and social media.
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U.S. Presents Confidence Amid Growing Gulf Costs
- U.S. leaders frame escalating Gulf strikes as controlled despite rising costs and troop deployments.
- Pentagon seeks about $200 billion and 5,000 Marines are en route, highlighting scale and budgetary debate.
Energy Infrastructure Is Primary Target And Economic Pain
- Iran's strikes targeted energy infrastructure across the Gulf, causing major damage and economic fallout.
- Qatar's largest LNG plant saw $20 billion of production wiped out and cancelled contracts with Europe and Asia.
Poilievre Targets U.S. Audiences With Rogan Push
- Pierre Poilievre used Joe Rogan's global reach to pitch tariff-free trade and a pro-Canada message.
- His 2-hour 23-minute episode included a kettlebell gift and Rogan's endorsement that he'd vote for him if Canadian.