Episodes
The Failing Your Midterms Episode
For this episode, in US Politics, we talk about the results of the midterm elections that took place – and the implications for the country (and the US Presidential field in 2024). We then talk about Alberta Politics, with Danielle Smith’s not-so-landslide victory in her Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election. What does this result say about her…
The Reacting Too Sloly To the Convoy Episode
For this episode, in Federal politics, we discuss the inquiry into the use of the Emergency Measures Act. Who said what about who so far – we talk about it all (including the politics, of course). For Provincial politics, we talk about Danielle Smith taking her place as the new Premier of Alberta…how the first…
The Vlad’s Going Nuclear Episode
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…
The Liz Lost?! You’re Pulling My Cheney Episode
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…
The Knock, Knock, Who’s There, the FBI Episode
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…
The Orange You Glad Your Aren’t Donald Trump Episode
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…
The No Mo’ BoJo Episode
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…
The (January) 6-Pence None the Richer Episode
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…
No Podcast this week
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
The Ford More Years Episode
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…
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