Podcast Is Broken

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A fun and informative conversation with Lisa B, Steve Boots and Brittlestar about Canadian News and Events

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FAMILY (NOT SO) FRIENDLY POLITICS?

Summary The conversation explores the use of family members in political campaigns, specifically focusing on the recent video released by Pierre Poilievre's wife. The hosts discuss the role of families in Canadian politics and the strategic use of family members to appeal to specific demographics. They also examine the impact on children of politicians and the public scrutiny they face. The conversation delves into the perception of politicians' families and the effectiveness of using family mem...

Mar 20, 2024•58 min

Naheed Nenshi Is Not Broken

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss Naheed Nenshi's candidacy for the NDP party leadership in Alberta. They explore Nenshi's fit with the political landscape in Alberta and the need for buoyancy in the NDP. The hosts also discuss the challenge of appealing to the public beyond superficialities and the importance of ideology and affinity for the NDP. They highlight the lack of distinction between parties and the need to balance rural and urban interests. The episode concludes with a discus...

Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min

WAS CANADIAN POLITICS EVER CIVIL? THE ANSWER WILL SHOCK YOU... MAYBE - EP 4

Summary The conversation covers various topics including the legacy of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the changing decorum in politics, the expectations and persona of politicians, and the challenges of engaging with ordinary voters. The discussion also touches on the influence of social media, the centralization of authority within political parties, and the tendency for voters to be reactionary. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities and challenges of modern politics. The...

Mar 06, 2024•55 min

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SECRETS REVEALED

In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss their experiences as niche internet micro-celebrities and the weirdness of social media. They share stories about their journey into content creation and their relationship with the camera. They also talk about dealing with comments and criticism from viewers and the importance of not letting negative comments affect them. They highlight the unique voices and styles that have helped them connect with their audience. Overall, they emph...

Feb 28, 2024•55 min

WHY CAN'T WE GET RID OF UNIONS? Podcast Is Broken: EP 2

Brittlestar is in the UK this week. Please forgive any audio weirdness and accents. Summary *These summaries are generated by robots, proceed with grain of robosalt* This episode explores the role and perception of unions in the labour landscape. The hosts discuss the public support for labour strikes and the changing attitudes towards unions. They delve into the power dynamics between employers and employees, highlighting the need for unions to balance the scales. The conversation also touches ...

Feb 21, 2024•51 min

Podcast Is Broken - EP 1

Summary Brittlestar, Lisa B and Steve Boots introduce themselves and discuss the purpose of the podcast, which is to talk about news events happening in Canada and provide a digestible way for people to understand and engage with current events. They explore the question of how much news is too much news and discuss the importance of taking breaks from consuming news when it becomes overwhelming. The hosts also emphasize the responsibility of having a platform and the need to break down news cor...

Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min

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