Gloves Off

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An eight-part series about the threat to Canada’s sovereignty and what we can do about it. Hosted by journalist and author of The Next Civil War, Stephen Marche.

What we may be witnessing is the end of the American Empire, and with that, Canada has never been more vulnerable. How unprepared are we? How do we defend ourselves? What is the new normal? How do we survive as a country? Gloves Off is Canadian Realpolitik, a practical rather than a virtuous approach to national affairs. What are the dangers we face, and how do we avoid them? We break down the critical issues with outspoken experts and thinkers, as well as everyday Canadians.

Created by/Executive Producer: Jennifer Ouano

Host/Writer: Stephen Marche

Showrunner: Mio Adilman

Show Producer + Marketing: T. Brockwell

Sound Engineer + Video Editor: Christian Prohom

Art Design: Markus Wreland

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How Unprepared Are We?

A middle-aged graphic designer joins the Canadian Reserves, but her story reveals something bigger: our greatest friend and most important ally, the US, is now threatening our country. How prepared–or unprepared–are we to deal with this threat? Stephen Marche asks a range of Canadian leaders to grade our readiness – politically, economically, militarily. What are our strengths as a country? What are our weaknesses? Featuring ( in order of appearance ): Beatrice Winny, Greg Sorbara , Lisa Macleod...

Jul 01, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2

How Much Trouble Are We In?

Until the second Trump Administration, Canada's relationship to the US has been Robin to its Batman. We've trusted and counted on the US for trade, security, defence, global leadership, and so much more. But now those days are gone. As American democracy unravels and chaos grows, Canada is left exposed and vulnerable not only to the US but to bad actors around the world. With insights from Civil War expert Dr. Barbara F. Walter and former CSIS Agent Neil Bisson, plus chilling stories from Canadi...

Jul 01, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Gloves Come Off on Canada Day

Welcome to Gloves Off, a podcast about the threat to Canada’s sovereignty and what we can do about it. Hosted by Stephen Marche . Gloves Off is Canadian Realpolitik – what are the dangers we face and how do we avoid them? We break down the critical issues with outspoken experts and thinkers, as well as everyday Canadians. The Gloves come off on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1st. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Jun 14, 2025•2 min

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