Donald Trump has sparked controversy with threats to make Canada the 51st U.S. state. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, shares her response, calling Trump's remarks offensive and highlighting the effects on both Canada's sovereignty and Indigenous sovereignty. She discusses her concerns and the broader implications for Indigenous nations with host Marcy Markusa.

Also on the podcast today, we explore a pressing issue faced by unhoused Winnipeggers during the winter months: where can they turn for shelter from the cold? According to Health Sciences Centre officials, the hospital's emergency room serves as an unexpected warming space on especially frigid days. We hear from activist Al Wiebe, who highlights the city's deficit of warming spaces and the need for better public awareness and alternative solutions.

In CBC Radio's monthly interview with Premier Wab Kinew, we tackle the heartbreaking news of another death in the emergency department at Health Sciences Centre. A middle-aged man died after waiting for hours for care, a tragic echo of the 2008 death of Brian Sinclair. Despite changes to the system meant to prevent such situations, there have been at least four deaths of people waiting in Winnipeg ERs over the past two years. Kinew talks about what went wrong, the steps being taken to address this crisis, and the investigation into the latest critical incident.

Marcy Markusa is host

Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, a national seniors' advocacy group focused on patient safety and rights, about the Winnipeg ER death and the broader implications for health-care services and patient care.

Also on the podcast today: The CBC's Chloe Friesen speaks with Marion Willis.

She is with St. Boniface Street Links and a longtime advocate for homeless people, who sometimes use ERs as warming spaces.