Nathan Cullen, former NDP MP and provincial minister, offers political strategy and domestic perspective. Rob Rousseau, The Economist's Canada correspondent, analyzes international messaging and Canadian reactions. John Fraser, author and commentator, examines the Governor-General's role. Aaron David Miller, former Middle East negotiator, explains U.S.-Iran tensions and military vs diplomatic options. They discuss Trump's Iran deadline, rescue narrative, NATO implications, and looming Canadian by-elections.