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A look at (mostly Canadian) politics, news, and information from the viewpoints of a panel of Montreal-based conservatives. Factual, reverential, confrontational and, from time to time, funny (we think.)

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A look at (mostly Canadian) politics, news, and information from the viewpoints of a panel of Montreal-based conservatives. Factual, reverential, confrontational and, from time to time, funny (we think.)

    Season 4, Episode 6 - Budget 2024: Unleavened Edition

    Season 4, Episode 6 - Budget 2024: Unleavened Edition

    New #BigBlueBent podcast featuring Montreal-based conservative pundits commenting on events in Canadian politics in the period that was. This week - Jeff Joseph (host, Dull Normal), Christine Maydossian (policy advisor/strategist), Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former political candidate), and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, op-ed writer, former political candidate) take a look at the federal government's 2024 spring Budget which seemed to be a case of everything and nothing all at once. Also, the elevated skirmish between Iran and Israel and where Canada is (hint: relates to "nowhere to be found".  
    Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.

    • 45 min
    Season 4, Episode 5 - A Long Long LONG Walk

    Season 4, Episode 5 - A Long Long LONG Walk

    #BigBlueBent podcast where Montreal-based conservatives look at the period that was in Canadian politics. This week - host Jeff Joseph and panel regulars Matthew Conway (Consultant), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist), and Robert Presser (Entrepreneur) whom are all former political candidates take a much shorter look at Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather's mulling of his political future that wound up were it started after all. The Hogue Commission on foreign interference - does anybody know? Does anybody care? Budget 2023 - will there be any suspense left by the time it is tabled. And finally - some thoughts on the Brian Mulroney funeral. 
    Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.

    • 57 min
    Season 4, Episode 4 - Death of a Statesman

    Season 4, Episode 4 - Death of a Statesman

    The Big Blue Bent podcast - where Montreal-based conservatives take a lot at recent events in the Canadian political scene. This week: host Jeff Joseph ("dull normal") and panelists Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former political candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, and former political candidate) reflect on the passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Also, ArriveCan a.k.a "hey, what's another scandal involving tens of millions of dollars anyway these days?"; Pharmacare a.k.a "uh, what exactly happened here?"; and, finally, the Quebec Court Appeal ruling on the constitutionality of Bill 21. En route to the Supreme Court? Some day? 
    Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Season 4, Episode 3 - Delouse in the House

    Season 4, Episode 3 - Delouse in the House

    #BigBlueBent podcast. Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, op/ed writer, former provincial political candidate), Christine Maydossian (strategy advisor), Matthew Conway (strategy, public and government relations advisor), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former federal political candidate) gather around the virtual table to discuss recent events in Canadian politics. This week - surprising King Charles news. The rancor heats up in Parliament. The lovefest between Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith (not quite). And.....anything else that came to mind. 
    Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Season 4, Episode 2 - Liberal SNAFU

    Season 4, Episode 2 - Liberal SNAFU

    #BigBlueBent podcast - where Montreal-based conservatives discuss the week/period that was in Canadian politics. On this episode - host Jeff Joseph (Dull Normal) and panelists Matthew Conway (public and government relations advisor), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, WSJ op-ed writer, and former political candidate), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, op-ed writer, and former political candidate) take a look at the Liberal Party's minister and caucus meetings and the various sideshows around them including the federal court ruling declaring the invocation of the Emergencies Act in February violated Canada's Charter, Ron DeSantis' exit from the Republican Presidential Primaries candidate, Tucker Carlson comes to Alberta, and whatever else came to mind. 
    Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.

    • 54 min
    Season 4, Episode 1 - Return of the Matt

    Season 4, Episode 1 - Return of the Matt

    Season Premiere of the Big Blue podcast where Montreal-based conservatives (some more "capital C" than others discuss recent events in Canadian politics. This week, Jeff Joseph (host) welcomes Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist, medical op-ed writer, former provincial political candidate), Robert Presser (op-ed/ghost writer, entrepreneur, former federal political candidate), and, after varying degrees of absence, Christine Maydossian (advisor and former federal and municipal staffer) and Matthew Conway (policy advisor, government relations specialist, former federal and provincial staffer and current Vice-President, Conservative Party of Canada National Council) to the show. We take a look at the events surrounding the Israel-Hamas/Gaza conflict since October 7 with a focus on issue management in Ottawa. Also, with the start of a new year, the group presents some advice on how the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP might want to consider in terms of messaging and policy before the Parliament resumes after the winter recess. 
    Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.

    • 1 hr 8 min

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