CBC’s new weekly podcast, Two Blocks from the White House, takes a clear-eyed look at what’s happening in the U.S. right now and what it means for Canadians. This week Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry digest Prime Minister Mark Carney’s striking remarks at the World Economic Forum, talk about the President’s latest moves on Greenland, and explore what this moment could reveal about where Canada-U.S. relations are headed.

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Polar vortex to grip much of Canada, some regions expect to hit historic low temperatures.

People in Minneapolis hold general strike against ICE and Trump administration's anti-immigration tactics.

Officials from Ukraine, U.S. and Russia meeting in Abu Dhabi to negotiate ceasefire deal in Ukraine.

Gangs targetting Black teenaged boys in Toronto for northern Ontario drug trade.

Climate change puts pressure on crucial whale feeding ground in Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

Donald Trump is expected to formally unveil his Board of Peace.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal cabinet meet in Quebec City to prepare government's agenda before MPs return to parliament next week.

United States officially cuts ties with World Health Organization, leaves without oustanding debt.

Two dead, several missing in pair of landslides in New Zealand.

Police in Australia are investigating a shooting that killed three people in New South Wales.

CBC Marketplace shines spotlight on how the grocery sector uses property controls to restrict competition.

Former South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 23 years over martial law attempt.

The Eagles' 'Greatest Hits' is the first album in US history to sell over 40M units.

US President Donald Trump to address World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after difficulties aboard Air Force One overnight.

Trump's Board of Peace: Sweden says it's out. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's in.

Canada's Governor General, Mary Simon, says this country's support for Greenlanders is very strong,

Cuban Canadians ask what's next for their homeland, after Trump promises to block all money and oil that was coming from Venezuela.

Tetsuya Yamagame is sentenced to life for killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022.

Yukon school bus service is so unreliable, it's causing their kids to miss class, and their parent to miss work.

US President Donald Trump says he's invited Russia's Vladimir Putin to join his Board of Peace. He's threatened French President Emmanuel Macron with a 200% tariff on wine and champagne for refusing to join. Will Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agree to take part?

Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says Churchill is Canada's "only hope" if Trump acquires Greenland.

It has been a tumultuous first year for US President Donald Trump as he heads into year 2 of his second term.

Australia has voted in favour of tough new gun laws after attack on Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead.

Statistics Canada says vehicle sales in Newfoundland and Labrador outpaced the national benchmark.

Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is calling for calm discussion in the face of US President Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland.

How far is Prime Minister Mark Carney willing to go to support Greenland against US President Donald Trump's threats?

At least 39 people killed, dozens more injured, in high-spread train collision in southern Spain.

Population of China drops to 1.4 billion people for the 4th year in a row.

Sexual assault survivor say officers made disparaging remarks about her after taking part in Ontario Police College training course.

St. John’s emergency doctor says new Urgent Care Centres in Newfoundland and Labrador are not answer to reducing wait times.

People with service dogs say they are still being refused rides from Uber drivers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds talks with top leaders in Qatar today as he pursues more trade opportunities.

The European Union holds emergency talks today in response to Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs unless Greenland becomes part of the United States.

Shopping mall fire in Karachi, Pakistan kills six.

Canada's Net Zero Advisory Body says it can not longer do its job.

Voters going to the polls today in Portugal as 11 candidates vye to be the country's next president.

Bellowing sea lions in West Vancouver are getting mixed welcome.

Reports in the US say 1,500 troops have been on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota.

Two dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Ukraine.

Canada's new landmark deal with China over electric vehicles is drawing both praise and criticism.

Canada's Prime Minister has been asked to be a part of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza.

Hospitals across Canada are adopting AI technology to deal with a rise in violence.

The whereabouts of Uganda's main opposition leader are unknown ahead of election results announcement.

Water restrictions are lifted in Calgary after a main water main burst last month, but major work still needed to make full repairs.