Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- The Recount Story
The election result was a minority government. But it was close, which makes the recount story fascinating & for some, controversial.
May 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1244
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Good Talk -- A New Pope In A World Of Trump, Carney and Chaos
Carney sits down with Trump, Poilievre fights to hold on to his leadership. But we start with a new Pope.
May 09, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1243
Your Turn -- How Do You Take A Break From Politics?
Your answers are revealing ... and so is the Random Ranter's rant this week, with a subject we don't often talk about.
May 08, 2025•51 min•Ep. 1242
Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain - Encore
An encore of Ted Barris on his book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour.
May 07, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1241
SMT - Civility Rules, But For How Long?
Plus Mark Carney's approach with the media, and what's happening inside the Conservative Party.
May 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1240
Mr. Carney Goes To Washington
The two government leaders meet for their first face to face since Mark Carney assumed office. There's a lot on the table but what is realistic to expect?
May 05, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1239
Good Talk -- What Now for Carney, For Poilievre, For Singh, For Canada?
How will Carney deal with Trump? Will Poilievre hang on to his job after losing his seat, the election, and his house?
May 02, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1238
Your Turn -- After The Election, What Now?
What now after the election? How did you feel? Did you want a minority or a majority? Plus the Random Ranter is here with his analysis of what happened on Monday night and where things may go from here.
May 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1237
The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore
An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.
Apr 30, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1236
SMT -- The Morning After The Day Before.
Canadians voted, and Mark Carney was the winner, but it was not a majority win, at least not yet.
Apr 29, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1235
The Binders Waiting For The Winner
Whoever wins will be greeted with binders prepared by the public service with briefings on every major issue facing the country.
Apr 28, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1234
Good Talk -- It's All Over But The Counting
Millions of Canadians are about to decide, if they haven't already in advance polls, which party & which leader they want to form a government.
Apr 25, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1233
Your Turn -- How Are You Deciding Your Vote?
This week's question asked listeners about their decision and how they are making it. We didn't want to know who you voted for, but rather how you arrived at your decision. You responded in huge numbers from coast to coast to coast and beyond! Plus the Random Ranter is here.
Apr 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1232
Moore Butts #20 - Does Canada Need a Majority Government To Deal With Trump? - Encore
An encore of to make Canada's position stronger, should Canadians vote for a majority government?
Apr 23, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1231
Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth -- The Stretch Run Begins
What should we be watching for as the leaders hit the final days of their campaigns to woo voters.
Apr 22, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1230
A New Brain Drain -- And It's In Reverse
There was a time when Canada lost the best and the brightest in a "brain drain" to the United States. Is the reverse beginning to happen now?
Apr 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1229
Good Talk -- Did The Debates Change The Needle?
Four leaders, one moderator, two hours of debate. In a five week campaign did those two hours change the shape of Canada's election race? That's the question for Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo on this week's Good Talk.
Apr 18, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1228
Your Turn -- What You Want To See In Tonight's Debate
For many Canadians, it all comes down to this -- how do the candidates perform in tonight's debate?
Apr 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 1227
SMT -- From Dirty Tricks to Debate Tactics - Encore
An encore of the Liberals get caught playing dirty tricks, while both parties prepare for this week's debates.
Apr 16, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1226
SMT -- From Dirty Tricks to Debate Tactics
The Liberals get caught playing dirty tricks, while both parties prepare for this week's debates. With little time left in the campaign, is the die cast, or is anything still possible?
Apr 15, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1225
Aside From Trump, Does Foreign Policy Enter The Canadian Election?
How risky are the US/Iran talks now underway? Aside from Trump, are there any foreign policy issues in the Canadian election campaign?
Apr 14, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1224
Good Talk - "Do You Believe The Polls?"
When the Conservatives, or at least some of them, start to question the validity of the polls, that there's trouble in the Tory ranks.
Apr 11, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1223
Your Turn - Week #3 of Your Election Issues
What are you looking for in the next leader of our country? Plus the Random Ranter is back with his latest election take.
Apr 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1222
Can Anyone Stop Donald Trump On Tariffs? - Encore
An encore of trillions of dollars, have been lost; thousands of jobs, in real life, have been lost in Canada alone; all because of Trump's tariffs.
Apr 09, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1221
Moore Butts #20 - Does Canada Need a Majority Government To Deal With Trump?
To make Canada's position stronger, should Canadians vote for a majority government?
Apr 08, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1220
Can Anyone Stop Donald Trump On Tariffs?
Trillions of dollars, have been lost; thousands of jobs, in real life, have been lost in Canada alone; all because of Trump's tariffs.
Apr 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1219
Good Talk -- Reality Sinks In ... This is Going to Hurt
As the week ends thousands of Canadians are out of work because of the Donald Trump tariffs. Thousands more could be soon.
Apr 04, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1218
Your Turn -- More of Your Thoughts on The Issues of This Campaign
There were so many entries by you for the answer to this question that it will likely fill three episodes of Your Turn. What you expect of the parties and their leaders as the campaign countdown continues. Plus the Random Ranter and his thoughts for this week.
Apr 03, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1217
SMT -- Both Main Parties Face Issues, Are They Serious? - Encore
The Conservatives lead collapsed and they are divided. The Liberals stumble over a candidate. Social media stories that don't make the news.
Apr 02, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1216
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Both Main Parties Face Issues, Are They Serious?
The Conservatives lead collapsed and they are divided. The Liberals stumble over a candidate. Social media stories that don't make the news.
Apr 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1215
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