https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3mD4MxskAbpY2zC0dhx2ep?utm_source=generator For this episode, in Global politics, we talk about the latest developments in the Russia/Ukraine War – with the latter putting some pretty impressive wins on the board. How will Putin likely react to such losses (hint: not well)? We discuss! For Federal politics, we talk about the (decisive) ascendency of Pierre (PP) Poilievre…
For this episode, in American politics, we talk about Liz Cheney’s primary loss in Wyoming – and what it means for her, the Republican party and the country, more generally. For provincial politics, we talk about the Sovereignty Act being proposed by UCP Leadership Frontrunner, Danielle Smith. Specifically, we talk about whether or not this…
For this episode, it is an all-out Ameri-pod! In it, David and Mike discuss the raid on Mar-a-Lago (Trump’s – very tasteful – abode in South Florida). What are the implications for the country – and the fates of the Democratic and Republican Parties, more specifically? We discuss! We also talk about Joe Biden’s latest…
For this episode, in US politics, we have a super-duper scorching hot-take on Episode 8 of the January 6th Committee: Jabba the Hut Does Nothing to Call off His Goons. For provincial/federal Canadian politics, we talk about the latest and not so greatest with healthcare in Canada (and the undue stress on it from the…
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For this episode, in UK politics, we have a HOT-TAKE on the political demise of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has just resigned from office on July 7th, 2022. Will BoJo be able to get himself out of this capper and rise back to prominence? We discuss! For Federal (Canadian) politics, we have a…
For this episode, in American politics, the January 6th Committee’s (6-part) public hearings and what they have unearthed so far…and will it make a difference at all to politics in the US. For provincial politics, we check in on the latest edition of ‘Who Wants to Be Our Premiere?’ More specifically, we talk about the…
Hello! No podcast this week as we are dealing with sick kids (they’ll be fine), crunch times at work and a bit of summer fun. We’ll be back next week with a brand new pod – thanks for listening! 🙂 M and D
For this episode, in federal politics, we talk about the new legislation passed by the Liberal government to tighten restrictions on guns and also the drug possession exemption requested by BC that was approved by the federal government. For provincial politics, we have a burning HOT TAKE on the Ontario election results, with the Rob…
For this episode, we return to US politics, with a spirited discussion on the US primaries that have recently taken place. We talk specifically about Donald Trump’s hold on the party – and the efficacy of his endorsements. We then talk about Alberta provincial politics – and the race for who will be the new…
We have a special super, duper hot-take mini-episode this week! We recorded this special podcast only an hour or so after Jason Kenney announced that he would be stepping down as Premier of Alberta after securing 51.4% of the vote in support of his leadership. In this burning hot take, we talk about what went…
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