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Wag The Doug

A monthly podcast grappling with the reality of four more infuriating years with the Fords and what that means for Ontario. Hosted by Allison Smith and Jonathan Goldsbie.










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Episodes

Introducing: Cool Mules

A new investigative series about the cocaine smuggling ring inside Vice Media. To hear episode 2 right now, subscribe to Cool Mules. Or get all six episodes ad-free for $5/month by clicking here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 02, 202037 min

Ep.17 - The Sad State of the Ontario Liberal Party

Doug Ford has announced that the 2022 campaign has begun and the Liberals are currently polling as his top rivals, despite being decimated in the last election. We visit the final debate for Liberal Party leadership to see who will take on the Premier. Plus, a review of Run This Town, a movie that’s about Rob Ford, but is also sort of about Jonathan Goldsbie. Run This Town will be released in select theatres on March 6th. This show is supported by listeners. To support us and get ad-free version...

Feb 27, 202035 min

Ep.16 - The Hamilton Debacle

After a decade of planning and $110 million spent, the Ford Government abruptly cancelled Hamilton’s LRT, leaving empty buildings and questions about the city’s future in its wake. Was it just a line item? Ballooning costs? Or political sabotage in an NDP town? Featured in this episode: Hamilton city councillors Nrinder Nann and Maureen Wilson, and longtime Queen’s Park watcher Keith Leslie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Jan 28, 202037 min

Ep.15 - Dirty Money, Expired Eggs: The Auditor General's Annual Shaming

The Auditor General has released her annual report, scrutinizing the government's spending on everything from prisons to horse racing. We dig through it to bring you the 10 fascinating things we learned. And Doug Ford begins his unity tour. CORRECTION: The NDP's critic of OLG and horse racing is Percy Hatfield, not Wayne Gates as stated in the show. However, Wayne Gates did provide the quote that is attributed to him in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Small Batch Dispatch . This show ...

Dec 11, 201948 min

Ep.14 - The Best of Doug Ford's Propaganda Channel

We dive deep into the past, present and future of Ontario News Now, the PC Party's online faux-news outlet. Is it dangerous propaganda or harmless government cheerleading? Plus, is Doug Ford finally playing nice? And do the PCs have their own version of a gas plant scandal brewing? This podcast exists because of listener support. If you want it to keep going, please support us at Patreon.com/canadaland . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Nov 21, 201945 min

Introducing COMMONS: DYNASTIES

Our colleagues at COMMONS have a new season of their podcast called DYNASTIES, all about the powerful families that run Canada. Today, we're sharing their episode about the rise of the Fords. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 201942 min

Ep.13 - Doug Ford Is Toxic to Andrew Scheer

Justin Trudeau won't stop saying "Doug Ford" while Andrew Scheer is going to absurd lengths to avoid acknowledging the Ontario Premier's existence whatsoever. We take a look at how Doug is playing a role in the federal election. Get tickets here to see us live at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival. This show is supported by listeners. Please consider supporting us at Patreon.com/CANADALAND See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Sep 25, 201943 min

Ep.12 - Doug Ford Vs. The Arts

While the public has loudly protested funding cuts to areas like education and autism support, cuts to arts and culture have gotten less attention. So how are the arts doing under the Ford Government? Where is this government cutting and what are they supporting? And finally... what art does Doug Ford actually like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 08, 201939 min

Ep.11 - How To Promote Friends And Alienate People

With a new Cabinet in place and ongoing allegations of nepotism in the Ontario government, we present to you: The Doug Ford Guide to Management. Plus, we play everyone's favourite political patronage game, "Guess The Relation." If you like this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 04, 201942 minEp. 11

Ep.10 - The First Annual Douggie Awards

Tonight, we gather to honour the Doug Ford Government a year into their historic mandate. Our hosts hand out the much-coveted Douggie Awards to those who have shown tremendous achievements in spin, bootlicking and dramatically miming the hunt for beer in convenience stores. Join us for this unforgettable evening. This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House Canada . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 06, 201940 min

Ep.9 - "Unfortunately, That Tree Can't Employ Anybody"

In the month since the budget was released, we've gotten a lot more details about the Ford Government’s cuts. The environment is one area that's been hit hard, with plans to murder some baby trees, make it easier to kill endangered species', and fight the carbon tax with the most powerful tool on earth: stickers. We enter the world of commercial talk radio to see what some of Ford’s biggest cheerleaders think about this. And we find a glimmer of hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

May 16, 201937 min

Ep.8 - Locked Up By Doug (Budget Special)

The Ford Government's first budget is out. They call it "Protecting What Matters Most." We spend eight hours locked in a room with bureaucrats, reporters and cheap pizza to find out what exactly does matter most to Doug, once you put a dollar sign on it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 201930 min

Ep.6 - The Tragically OHIP

Is the Ford Government trying to privatize healthcare? Plus, a list of things Doug Ford has broken. Further reading: " The Secret Moves To Privatize Healthcare " in The Toronto Star See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 23, 201928 min

Ep.5 - OPP, Yeah You Know Me

An old friend of the Ford family has been appointed to head the Ontario Provincial Police, a job many consider him to be under-qualified for. We look back to Doug's history with Ron Taverner, as well as the group of unofficial advisors who surrounded the Fords for years. Plus, we introduce a new segment called... wait for it... "For the People." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 07, 201833 min

Ep.4 - Live From Ford Fest!

We visit Ford Fest, where people wait for burgers and juice boxes in the dark as a white supremacist takes a selfie with the premier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201826 min

Ep.3 - What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Notwithstanding?

Doug Ford won't let some silly Charter get in his way! Just two and a half months in, he's poised to use a rare and extreme measure to win a petty legal battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201823 min

Ep.2 - The Many Lawsuits Against Doug Ford's Government

Two months in, the Ford government just lost their first lawsuit. What makes it even more humiliating is they lost to Elon Musk. There are many other legal battles in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 201821 min

Ep.1 - Dark, Dirty and Disruptive

It's only been a month. Queen's Park Today publisher Allison Smith follows every move Doug Ford makes. CANADALAND news editor Jonathan Goldsbie covered him for years as a City Hall reporter. They're here to make sense of the chaos of the new Ford era. We will keep making this podcast if you want to hear it. So if you want episode 2, tell us! And tell other people to listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 01, 201823 min

For the People

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Jul 27, 201838 sec
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