The pod has been doing a good job recently with Canadian issues. This is appreciated!

Every time you two talk about Canada, you sound like you’re reading Liberal key messages from the 90s. Once Rory referred to Canada’s politics as “gentler.” Ick. This most recent episode, Alastair proclaimed (blink) “Canada’s a big deal.” Nauseating. You are so much better than this gaslighting, guys! C’maaan!

I appreciate very much the podcast’s support for Canada at this time and for covering the upcoming Liberal leader party election. Canada deserves this.

Thank you for all the attention you have been giving to Canada. It is tough being bullied by a certain horrible human from the USA and we feel a deafening silence from the rest of the world. Your interviews with Ms Freeland and Mr Carney were excellent. The world needs more Canada!

Trump is the consummate Ugly American, with Vance a hillbilly travesty. Rubio is just a coward. Musk is the Ugly South African. And Starmer threw Canada under the bus. Zelensky is a hero for our times. Welcome to the United States of Testosterone. Welcome to the Twilight Zone.

I think they’re on point about Canada. As a Canadian, who spoke up anywhere in our defence? We heard crickets! Otherwise today’s special episode on Trumps’ Gaza comments cut through the media muck. Great pod. I loooove how you guys don’t constantly talk about how rich you all are, unlike the American version of your pod, which I had to stop listening to because I’m basically on the edge of poverty and can’t stand to hear that kind of talk.

Meaty and full of information. Rory’s comments about the Trump betrayal of Jordan had my hair standing on end. The only thing that helped was my suspicion that Rory was raiding the airport bar. I agree with those asking how I get their books on audio in Canada!

From Canada: This podcast has provided me a better understanding of the world, especially with Rory’s background information before discussing each topic. The balanced analysis between Alastair and Rory is hopeful and helpful.

From Canada: They call it agreeing disagreeably, but really it is two well-informed Ripley sharing insights and analysis. Marvelous!

Interrupts to the point of frustration. Takes away from the interesting and serious conversation.