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The Political Paradox Podcast

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This weekly Canadian based podcast looks at current events and politics. We advocate for: Peace, Love, Liberty, Personal Responsibility, and Limited Government.

Episodes

EP 052 - Gender Equality, Climate Change, And Progressive Hypocrites

This Week: The new Government in Ottawa waists no time creating controversy, I don't even know where to begin. Then, pizza may become extinct... I'll tell you why. Plus, gather round kids, I'll tell you the story about the hydro lines to nowhere.

Nov 10, 201555 minEp. 52

EP 051 - Canada Post, Bitcoin News, And Wind Energy

This Week: Canada Post's switch to community mailboxes has been hauled, but WAIT, Trudeau hasn't even taken office yet. Then, the minimum wage hike in Seattle is already having tragic effects on the economy while the rest of the state thrives. Plus, Antarctic ice sheet is shrinking. Oh wait... not it's not.

Nov 03, 201528 minEp. 51

EP 050 - Election 2015, Media Bias, And Public Sector Wages

This Week: The results are in, but did the Liberals get some help from unexpected places? Then, a year after the shootings, security changes are finally coming at Parliament hill. A year? yeah, that's what I said. Plus, those 'tolerant millennials', it turns out, they're not so tolerant.

Oct 27, 20151 hr 7 minEp. 50

EP 049 - Newspaper Endorsements, Election 2015, And Clueless Teachers

This Week: Surprise surprise... the the Toronto Star has officially endorsed the liberals but... why endorse anyone in the first place? Then, elections Canada says advanced polling numbers are up. Plus, more clueless teachers.. how can they not possibly know who pays their salary?

Oct 13, 201550 minEp. 49

EP 048 - Gun Control, Impaired Driving, and Low Information Voters

This Week: President Obama says guns are bad, I guess he forgot about his armed bodyguards. Then, a victory for liberty in Alberta as MLA's reverse some controversial spending. Plus, Jimmy Kimmel demonstrates why mandatory voting is a bad idea.

Oct 06, 201549 minEp. 48

EP 044 - Labour Day, Immigration, And What Is Government Good At?

This Week: Happy Labour day, but I hate to tell ya... it was the private sector that brought us better working conditions. Then, I have a list of 5 things a capitalist should tell a socialist. Plus, Government... what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!

Sep 08, 201547 minEp. 44

EP 043 - Distracted Driving, Free Trade, And Those Progressive Hypocrites

This Week: Starting today, it will cost you more if you’re a distracted driver… do texting bans really reduce accidents? Then, more bribes are being handed out in the election campaign trail. Plus, oh those progressive hypocrites… they say one thing one day and another thing the next… literally. I’ll give you a classic example.

Sep 01, 201532 minEp. 43

EP 042 - Election 2015, Red Light Cameras, and Dirty Politics

This Week: You can ask Stephen Harper anything you want... but only if you pony up the cash. Then, stealing is ok Wisconsin... according to some. Plus, gender wage gap update, Women in these professions actually out-earn their male counterparts.

Aug 25, 201539 minEp. 42

EP 041 - Election 2015, The Sharing Economy, And Those Cool Commies

This Week: The Ontario government is bringing in a retirement savings plan… are government pension plans really the best idea? Then, a San Diego Woman have been fined for running a business out of her home… what happened to private property rights? Plus, I did something on the weekend that I’m not proud of… I’ll give you my confession coming up.

Aug 18, 201540 minEp. 41

EP 038 - Election 2015, Crony Capitalism, and Socialism

This Week: Annnnnnd... They're Off, The worst kept secret in Canadian politics is official. Then, evidence that all the main political parties are exactly the same. And video evidence of what Socialism has done to Venezuela.

Aug 04, 201534 minEp. 38

EP 036 - Gun Free Zones, Bottled Water Bans, And CBC Funding

This Week: The Conservatives are in danger of not balancing the budget, but I have a quick and easy solution. Then, why banning things almost never works. Plus, minimum wage workers in Seattle are demanding FEWER hours, you won't believe why.

Jul 28, 201543 minEp. 36

EP 035 - Federal Election 2015, Auto Insurance, And Pluto

This Week: You know those temporary HOV lanes in Toronto? Well, they might not be so temporary. Then, why Harper's no show at the TV debates won't hurt him at all. Plus, Uber Vs. a Taxi, which one is quicker? The verdict is in.

Jul 21, 201535 minEp. 35

EP 033 - Feminism, Environmentalism, and TV Election Debates

This Week: The election campaign is starting to heat up, who is and who isn't attending the debates. Then, those reusable grocery bags are bad for your waistline, I'll explain. Plus, Oh my god, the CN tower is on fire! Oh wait... no it's not.

Jul 14, 201527 min

EP 032 – Gun Control, Uber, And Chicago’s NetFlix Tax

This Week: Pan Am games officials warn of traffic chaos, but not for the reasons they might think. What is the Libertarian position on Gun Control? I don’t think we’ve covered it here on the show… we will today. Plus, the overlying theme on today’s show… government stifles innovation.

Jul 07, 201527 minEp. 32

EP 031 – The Minimum Wage, Traffic Gridlock, And Same Sex Marriage

This Week: Traffic chaos in Toronto as the elite lanes go into effect. Then, how much money does amalgamating two cities really save? The answer might surprise you. Plus, the US Supreme courts decision on gay marriage. What do I think? Well… it’s complicated.

Jun 30, 201522 minEp. 31

EP 030 – Electoral Reform, Political Correctness, and The Pan Am Games

This Week: The PanAm games are almost here, are you on the list of elites to receive special treatment? Then, San Francisco moves ahead with warning labels on soft drinks, why these lobbyists should put their money where their mouth is. Plus, I’ll tell you why all lovers of freedom should oppose a proportional representation voting system.

Jun 23, 201533 minEp. 30

EP 029 – Uber, Climate Change, And Political Correctness

This Week: Is Uber Price Gouging it's customers? No way, the answer is quite simple actually. Then, The RCMP failed at preventing an attack on parliament hill... why are they still employed? Plus, the Government now takes 44% of everything you earn.

Jun 16, 201533 minEp. 29

EP 027 – CRTC Regulations, The Pan Am Games, And Uber

This Week: Do not adjust your TV screens, you're not the only one who missed part of Letterman's final show, another reason why signal substitution needs to go. Then, Remember Ron Paul being ignored by the news media in 2012? Looks like his son is now suf

Jun 02, 201532 minEp. 27

EP 026 – Canada Post, Unions, And The Pan Am Games

This Week: The NDP is promising to bring back door-to-door mail delivery.. is the dinosaur of a system really worth saving? Then, apparently UNIFOR doesn't know the definition of insanity. Plus, Walter Bloc's open letter to Canadian Libertarians?

May 26, 201534 minEp. 26

EP 025 – TV Debates, The Alberta Election, And Bill C-51

This Week: The NDP in Alberta? Quite frankly, I'm not surprised at all. Then, the conservatives are backing out of the traditional election debates, why the currant debate format is outdated. Plus, We analyze Elizabeth May's crazy Speech.

May 19, 201527 minEp. 25

EP 024 – Gun Violence, The Youth Vote – Part 2, And Privatizing Cities

This Week: Are youth more likely to vote left? We explore the other side of the issue. Plus, ‘Gun Violence’… Could broad definitions be skewing the statistics? And gather around the radio kids, I’ll tell you the story about the town that privatized everything.

May 12, 201527 minEp. 24