Paul Hunter
CBC News correspondent based in Washington who reports on U.S. defence and foreign policy, providing analysis of troop movements and U.S. statements.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 29min
Grizzly attack, plan for Ukraine war, absenteeism, and more
Chris Brown, a CBC correspondent, dives into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's tough choices regarding a controversial U.S. peace proposal amid intense political pressure. Tara Carman reveals alarming trends in student absenteeism across Canada, linking it to mental health challenges and bullying. Paul Hunter covers an unexpectedly warm meeting between Donald Trump and New York mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, sparking discussions about political dynamics. The episode also highlights a grizzly bear attack, showcasing community resilience in B.C.
Mar 20, 2026 • 28min
Tehran threats, taking the pulse in Cuba, Ontario moves to limit resale tickets, and more
Paul Hunter, a CBC correspondent in Washington covering U.S. defence and foreign policy, breaks down troop movements and American statements. He discusses Tehran’s threats to global civilian sites. He also covers U.S. deployments and escalation risks, and touches on NATO pullbacks and regional security concerns.
Mar 12, 2026 • 28min
Jewish communities on alert, statement from Iran’s new leader, Northern security, and more
Paul Hunter, CBC Washington correspondent offering U.S. policy analysis. He breaks down U.S. reactions to Middle East developments and what they mean for oil and military posture. He also discusses implications for regional escalation and Northern security moves. Short, sharp takes on shifting signals and next-step uncertainty.
Mar 1, 2026 • 31min
Iran vows revenge for Supreme Leader's death, Human trafficking in Northern Ontario, Testing sunscreen effectiveness, and more
Paul Hunter, CBC Washington correspondent reporting on U.S. reactions and political fallout. Margaret Evans, senior international correspondent covering strikes, mourning and Iran’s interim leadership. They discuss regional airstrikes and retaliation. They cover U.S. troop casualties and political responses. The conversation highlights uncertainty about Iran’s future and risk of wider conflict.
Nov 18, 2025 • 27min
Fighter jets, Epstein vote, MBS goes to Washington, and more
This discussion features Marie Brewster, a Senior Defence Correspondent for CBC News, who dives into the potential deal for Sweden's Gripen fighter jets and the job implications for Canada. Paul Hunter, a Washington correspondent, sheds light on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s controversial visit to the U.S. Katie Simpson covers the intense political fallout from a congressional vote to release Jeffrey Epstein's files. Julia Wong notes how changing Canadian travel habits are impacting Florida's tourism economy.
