The Rational National

David Doel

Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.

  1. 2022-01-11

    New Study Exposes Corporate Bias In Canadian Media | w/ Jon Horler

    A discussion with journalist Jon Horler on his piece 'INVESTIGATION: Canadian news media dominated by corporate lobbyists'. Read it here: Ricochet: https://ricochet.media/en/3821/investigation-canadian-news-media-is-dominated-by-corporate-lobbyists Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/12/canada-lobbying-pr-guests-cbc-ctv-bias-conflicts

    19 min

  2. 2021-09-16

    Canadian Election Breakdown | w/ Christo Aivalis

    Breaking down the 2021 Canadian federal election with historian Christo Aivalis. Check out his podcast 'Left Turn Canada' on your favourite podcast app.

    30 min

  3. 2020-10-04

    Ep.2 | What Canada’s New Green Leader Means For The Left

    David & Mary discuss the disappointing result in the Canadian Green Party leadership race, and what the new leader, Annamie Paul, means for the broader left.

    55 min

  4. 2020-09-01

    Interview: Dimitri Lascaris Is The Green Party Leader Canada Needs

    I talk with Dimitri Lascaris who is running to become leader of the Green Party of Canada. He touches on everything from labour rights, to what a real wealth tax is, to his refreshing approach to foreign policy, and a lot more.

    26 min

  5. 2020-08-18

    Trudeau’s Finance Minister Resigns During A Crisis | w/ Christo Aivalis

    Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me for an analysis on the sudden departure of Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replacing him with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.

    15 min

  6. 2020-07-26

    Ep.1 | Canada, NAFTA and trade (07/26/20)

    David Doel & Mary discuss trade and NAFTA, with a focus on Canada.

    41 min

  7. 2020-05-27

    Canada During A Pandemic | w/ Christo Aivalis

    Historian and YouTuber Chriso Aivalis joins me to discuss Canada's response to the pandemic, the long-term care disaster, Biden vs. Trump, and to answer some viewer questions.

    33 min

  8. 2020-04-28

    Another Bombshell Report Out Of Flint | w/ Jordan Chariton

    Jordan Chariton of 'Status Coup' joins me to discuss his bombshell report in VICE, Bernie Sanders being kicked off the New York ballot, and his experience with COVID-19.

    27 min
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Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.

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  • Creator
    David Doel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Rational National