El Jones and Martin Lukacs dissect a viral confrontation NDP leader Jagmeet Singh had with far-right wing protesters on Parliament Hill—and unlike everyone else, they’re not cheering. Plus: the crisis management firm that defends the “rich and guilty.”
Tenant rights organizer Chiara Padovani joins The Breach Show to discuss how a Canadian mega landlord is using algorithmic software as it massively hikes rents. The software maker is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly enabling landlords to collude to artificially inflate rental prices.
Organizer Syed Hussan of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change joins The Breach Show to talk about the uptick in immigrant bashing, the bipartisan project to exploit migrant labour, a Liberal backtrack on a historic plan to give status to undocumented people—and why anti-racism is the only way to stop all workers from getting divided and ruled.
Canadian doctors Yipeng Ge and Ben Thomson join The Breach’s Brishti Basu to discuss what they witnessed during humanitarian trips to Gaza. Soon after returning, they got surprise emails: international lawyers wanted their testimony to build a war crimes case against Israel. Meet the Canadian doctors testifying against Israel
Professor Jemima Pierre dissects Canada’s participation in a 20-year debacle of military occupations and failed elections in Haiti.
The pharmacare bill is a breakthrough—and while it doesn’t cover enough medications, it gets the universal public framework right. Dr. Nav Persaud joins Donya Ziaee to discuss how corporate interests fought it bitterly—and will try to derail its expansion.
This week, Emma Paling sits down with Alex Cosh of The Maple to discuss his exclusive story on Canada’s weapons exports to Israel. As Cosh explains, it’s not just Liberal doublespeak that makes it hard to nail down the details of Canada’s weapons exports. Canada’s system has structural features that make it impossible to know exactly how many goods made here end up in the hands of the Israeli military. Read more: Trudeau Government Authorized $28.5 Million Of New Military Exports To Israel Since...
Trans activist Celeste Trianon sits down with Katia Lo Innes to discuss Alberta’s new anti-trans policies. Danielle Smith’s new gender identity bill is the most extreme anti-trans law that has been proposed in Canada. It bans puberty blockers for children under the age of 15 and outright bars trans girls and women from sports. Trianon breaks down how we got here, why these policies are becoming more common in Canada, and what could happen next. Anti-Trans Legislative and Policy Risk Map: https:/...
The Canadian government's response to the ICJ ruling on Israel's genocide in Gaza exposes its "egregious double standards" towards the Palestinians. International law expert Mark Kersten joins Martin Lukacs to dissect the historic decision from the UN’s top court.
This week, Martin Lukacs interviews Eriel Deranger, a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the executive director of Indigenous Climate Action. She gives us the 4-1-1 on this year’s UN climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, including the influx of fossil fuel lobbyists, Canada’s paltry commitment to financing Global South countries dealing with the brunt of the climate crisis, what real Indigenous-led solutions look like, and speaking at a rare demonstration for Palestine i...
Israel’s assault on Gaza has become a flashpoint in Canadian media. This week, Martin Lukacs and Emma Paling dive deep into the current state of reporting, from CTV’s anti-Palestian bias to the arrest of Palestine solidarity activists in Toronto.
This week, Martin Lukacs interviews Dan Freeman-Maloy, a leading scholar of Canadian foreign policy toward Palestine and director of strategic operations for Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. From the U.K. to the U.S., Canada has long served as the right-hand man to imperial interests in the Middle East. As an American-backed Israeli army devastates Palestinians in Gaza, Freeman-Maloy breaks down the historical roots of Canada’s long denial of Palestinian rights.
Dania Majid, president of the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association, joins The Breach Show to talk about the legal dimensions of Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza. As UN experts warn of a “risk of genocide,” is Canada meeting its obligations? And as an occupying state, does Israel actually have a “right to defend itself?” Majid also breaks down the effect of Anti-Palestinian racism and the surge in mobilizing for solidarity with Palestine.
The Breach’s managing editor Martin Lukacs brings a dispatch from the NDP convention in Hamilton, Ont., where Israel’s siege of Gaza and Pierre Poilievre’s popularity dominated the show. Plus, how Canadian governments across the political spectrum—and the mainstream media—have allowed Israel to act with impunity toward the Palestinians.
The Breach’s Martin Lukacs speaks with Naomi Klein about her new book “Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World.” It dissects an uncanny post-pandemic moment in which a surging right—whether in the United States, Canada, or globally—has absorbed left-wing ideas and regurgitated them as something dark and dangerous.
The Breach Show returned for a special Alberta election night special, and here are some highlights! Hosts Martin Lukacs and Aditya Rao are joined by a great lineup of guests from all over Alberta. Ricardo Acuña, Romy Garrido, Emma Jackson, Angele Alook, Brad Lafortune and Des Bissonnette unpack what Danielle Smith’s win means for Albertans and what Rachel Notley’s uninspiring campaign and ultimate loss mean for the left.
On a special production, The Breach’s El Jones hosts a national conversation about defunding the police with Desmond Cole in Toronto, Meenakshi Mannoe in Vancouver, Leon Laidlaw in Winnipeg, Ted Rutland and Tari Ajadi in Montreal, and Hafsah Mohammad in New Brunswick. Their conversation covers the police backlash to the defund movement, and strategies for organizing against continuing hikes to police budgets.
On The Breach Show this week, guest host Aditya Rao joins panelists Pam Palmater and El Jones. First up - according to Justin Trudeau, it’s “Electric Vehicle Week” in Canada. We’re joined by author and tech critic Paris Marx, to look at some of the potential environmental and social costs of positioning Canada as a leader in the EV industry. And what would it take to remake the Ontario NDP as a vehicle for change? Martin Lukacs offers a frank look at the party amidst the search to replace leader...
This week, on the heels of the repeal of Roe v Wade in the U.S., we interview reproductive justice activist Darrah Teitel about abortion access in Canada. The Trudeau Liberals' policy record, it turns out, isn't as good as their photo-ops in front of abortion clinics. And El Jones, Martin Lukacs and Pam Palmater discuss Canada Day, which in many cities will be about more than fireworks and beer this year. Has our warm and fuzzy nationalist mythology taken a well-deserved hit? Polls suggest so....
More Canadians are having trouble putting food on their plates while corporate profits soar—why are some turning to conspiracy theories, rather than holding the real culprits accountable? Host Donya Ziaee talks with economist Jim Stanford about runaway corporate profits, and Pam, El and Martin discuss a new poll showing the mainstreaming of racist conspiracy theories. But first, we've got some celebrating to do: it's the one year anniversary of The Breach! Watch and SHARE our Year One highlights...
This week we went live on Ontario election night. We critique the media coverage, examine the NDP’s failure to galvanize opposition to Conservatives, and remind ourselves of the impact and importance of social movements. With a second term for Doug Ford, progressive movements are in for a major fight. Featuring interviews with organizers, writers and scholars from across the province: Linda McQuaig, Pam Palmater, Erica Ifill, Riley Yesno, Syed Hussan, Judy Rebick, Dave Bush, Miles Krauter, and J...
This week, Martin and Pam break down the Ontario election: who we hate, who isn't great, and who can't communicate. El Jones joins Pam for an in-depth look at a new Senate report that calls for the exoneration of 12 imprisoned Indigenous women that provides insights in the systemic violence and discrimination of Canada's prison system. Plus, should police dogs have unions? And why are our elites so quick to unsee racism in Canada? Featuring Martin Lukacs, Pam Palmater and El Jones. Donya Ziaee i...
On Wednesday, The Breach Show broadcast live analysis of the Conservative Party of Canada’s official English-language leadership debate. In this episode, El Jones, Pam Palmater and Martin Lukacs break down who is running, how they’re positioning themselves, and what that means for the rest of us. And since watching Conservatives outdo each other isn’t always pleasant, each of our analysts shares about what kind of candy is appropriate to eat during the leadership debate. Featuring our host Marti...
This week on the show we are joined by a guest, Ritika Goel, a family doctor, professor and an advocate for healthcare justice. Our panel takes a critical look at the government’s pandemic response and also discusses a new article Dr. Goel co-authored on the unfinished business of medicare in Canada. We also discuss Roe v. Wade being repealed in the U.S. and why Canadian abortion access still has a long way to go, and finally, Pam Palmater unpacks a damning new report on racism and sexism in Can...
This week on the show we talk about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter—is it time to log off, or can social movements and the progressive left use social media effectively? We also get into the motorcycle convoy headed to Ottawa this weekend with our resident biker Pam Palmater. Finally, we talk to DT Cochrane, an economist and a researcher with Canadians for Tax Fairness, about his new report on how corporate profiteering is fueling inflation and driving up the cost of living. Featuring our host, ...
This week we discuss how the government tried to undermine the Defund the Police movement with manipulative polling, and examine whether the new Liberal budget will do anything to address Canada’s rigged housing market, with former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing Leilani Farha. Plus, our new segment, “The Preach”, where our analysts call out the CBSA for putting children in prison, the RCMP’s toxic culture, and how Canada continues to support the Saudi war on Yemen. Featuring our h...
This week we discuss Canada’s role in NATO and the pressure to increase military spending, which has led to a $8 billion hike in the new Liberal budget. Then we take a critical look at the Liberals’ climate plan that claims to sideline “big oil lobbyists.” Featuring a new hot take segment from our analysts: Pam Palmater breaks down Trudeau’s taxpayer-dollar sinkhole that is the Trans Mountain pipeline, and El Jones celebrates the historic unionization of Amazon and the Black radical tradition. S...
On this special bonus podcast episode of The Breach Show, we take a look at two movements, Land Back and Defund the Police, and take stock of where they are at, what they have achieved and what might be next. Featuring our analysts El Jones, Pam Palmater, Martin Lukacs, and our host Donya Ziaee. Catch The Breach Show weekly and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe - https://youtube.com/TheBreach ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sign up for alerts - https://breachm...
In this week’s episode, our host Donya Ziaee and our analysts, Pam Palmater, El Jones and Martin Lukacs, take a critical look at the NDP-Liberal deal: how and why did it happen, and what does it mean for the future of the NDP? We also take stock of last month’s trucker convoy, its effect on the political landscape and how progressive movements can respond moving forward. Like & subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, or sign up for alerts at: https://breachmedia.ca/theshow Want to see more c...
