Scott Fox After 9

It was a bad night for Republicans in the U.S. midterm elections, and Scott Fox argues they have nobody to blame but themselves. They forgot the most important rule in politics: "It's the economy, stupid!" Scott breaks down the results and shares audio from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis explaining what Republicans got right, what went wrong, and why voters turned against them.
In the second half, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces questions from reporters in the Caribbean about banning Russian hockey players from competing in Canada, his connections to Telesat's owner and potential conflicts of interest, and the latest on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
Plus, Pierre Poilievre and Dominic LeBlanc clash over trade in the House of Commons, Conservative MP Ned Kuruc fights for Canadian steelworkers, and MP Vincent Ho questions Public Health Agency of Canada officials about whether men can get pregnant.

Scott got an unexpected phone call last night from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who reached out after hearing Scott had lost his radio job. Scott shares the story of their conversation and what the gesture meant to him.
Also today: President Donald Trump makes his final pitch to voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. There's an update on the deadly private jet crash in Florida, and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation takes aim at Premier Doug Ford over Ontario's growing debt. Scott breaks down just how much taxpayers are spending on interest.
Plus, exchanges in the House of Commons over castle laws, MAID and affordability, and a closer look at proposals to regulate Canada's internet using European rules.

While Canadians were distracted by Halloween weekend, an important discussion about Canada's future relationship with the European Union received very little attention.
In this special edition of Scott Fox After 9, hear extensive audio from Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussing the possibility of Canada becoming an associate member of the EU. Both leaders are pitching closer ties as a win for Canadians. Scott breaks down their comments and asks two simple questions:
What's in it for the average middle-class Canadian?
And why does protecting Canadian sovereignty from the United States mean we should surrender any of it to the European Union?
This is a conversation every Canadian should hear. Listen to what was said, consider the implications, and decide for yourself.

Is America preparing for a military strike against Iran? Tucker Carlson raised alarming questions on social media last night, while Joe Rogan is talking about stocking up on emergency supplies. But what evidence is there, and should we be taking these warnings seriously? Scott examines the claims, questions the sourcing, and asks what's really going on?
Also today: A horrific crash near Cambridge claims the lives of four teenagers and injures two others. Hear audio from the OPP's news conference. Plus, cockpit audio and discussion surrounding a deadly private jet crash in Florida, and Pierre Poilievre takes questions from reporters in Ottawa about upcoming byelections, Canada's growing debt, the federal budget, and affordability for middle-class Canadians.
A second episode of Scott Fox After 9, focusing entirely on Canada's potential relationship with the European Union, is coming later today.

Could Canada become an associate member of the European Union? Scott breaks down what happened at the EU summit in Montreal, featuring audio from Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. What's being proposed, and what could it mean for Canada's future?
Plus, it's Listener DM's Friday! Your messages on rising interest rates, the cost of living, immigration, Canadian politics, Doug Ford, Scott's departure from radio, and the future of After 9.