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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else.  Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Most Political Olympics Ever?

    3 HR AGO

    The Most Political Olympics Ever?

    Playing rules-based games at the end of the rules-based order.  With the heated rivalry between the US and Canada, athletes speaking out against ICE, and the rupture of old world order in the background, the Olympics are especially political this time around. Where do politics fit into the winter games and how did hockey become a symbol of geopolitical conflict?  Rahim Mohamed of the National Post gets “Canada Down” with Noor Azrieh.   Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Masteringr), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Rahim Mohamed   Further reading:  Trump’s geopolitical tensions spill into the Winter Olympics - Politico‘Boots on the Ice’: Hockey and politics are about to collide at the Milan Olympics - The Globe and MailU.S. Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump | CBC SportsWelcome to new cold war as world descends on Italy amid global political chaos | Winter Olympics 2026 | The GuardianAmid rising political tensions, will there be controversy at the Olympics? - National | Globalnews.caOlympic fans are loving the petty commercial battle between Team Canada and Team USA: 'They are so focused on us' - Yahoo News CanadaTate McRae responds to backlash over U.S. Olympics ad: 'Y'all know I'm Canada down' | CBC News  Paul Brandt removed from Alberta teachers’ convention speaking list - CTV News Public Servant Surprised by Voicemail from Doug Ford Suggesting They ‘Get Another Job’ - PressProgress   Sponsors:  Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. The Free bundle now ALSO includes a down-alternative duvet and cover! Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  2. The "Canadianization of NATO" and our Fight to Host the World's Military Bank

    1 DAY AGO

    The "Canadianization of NATO" and our Fight to Host the World's Military Bank

    NATO is building something new: a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. Basically a World Bank for war, and Canada wants it. From Toronto to Montreal to Ottawa to Halifax, mayors are campaigning hard, pitching their cities as the future headquarters of a global military finance hub. Thousands of high-paying jobs, direct access to defence capital and a front-row seat to the new security order are all at stake. At the same time, Mark Carney is preparing to unveil his long-awaited Defence Industrial Strategy, a plan to pump billions into Canada’s military sector. After years of defence being politically taboo, hard power is suddenly a growth strategy. So what does that actually mean for the companies building the tech? For the cities fighting to host the bank? And for a country that once prided itself on being defence-averse? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Sonya Shorey, Mayor Andy Fillmore, Maroy Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Rod Phillips, Councillor Brad Bradford and Sam Witherspoon Background reading: Canada officially endorses leadership role in new defence bank - The Globe and MailLocal Ottawa officials 'frustrated' with Ford over support for Toronto's bid for new defence bank - iPoliticsCanada in the running to headquarter new multinational defence bank - The Globe and Mail Sponsors:  Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadaland Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features. Activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. Buy your next car today with CarGurus to make sure your big deal is the best deal. Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we asked you to call in and share interesting stories happening from across the country and you all delivered, and that episode is out now! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  3. Was New Brunswick's Medical Mystery a "House of Cards"?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Was New Brunswick's Medical Mystery a "House of Cards"?

    The government of New Brunswick has released its much-anticipated report on the mysterious neurological illnesses afflicting many in the province. The report doesn’t just aim to identify what’s behind the “cluster” of disease. It’s far more fundamental than that. Its findings raise questions as to whether the disease itself exists. Is it a single disease or a mass misdiagnosis of unrelated illnesses? The physician at the heart of the controversy for much of the last decade, Dr. Alier Marrero, has blasted the report and labelled it as a “shockwave” to himself and his patients. He joins us today. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Julian Abraham (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Featured Guest: Dr. Allier Marrero Fact checking by Kallan Lyons Additional music by Audio Network More information: The battle over Canada's mystery brain diseaseN.B. report finds herbicides, heavy metals not the cause of 'most' undiagnosed neurological illnesses | CBC NewsN.B. report finds no environmental links to unknown neurological illness in patients - The Globe and MailInvestigation of cases of undiagnosed neurological illness - gnb.ca Sponsors:  MUBI: To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/canadaland Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. BetterHelp:  Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  4. The Press Said Poilievre Was Finished. Were they Trying to Tank Him, or Just Very Wrong?

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Press Said Poilievre Was Finished. Were they Trying to Tank Him, or Just Very Wrong?

    Poilievre’s landslide victory at his leadership review raises questions about the flurry of coverage about his political demise only months ago. Why was there such a disconnect?  With Carney riding high, and Poilievre’s likeability still a concern, Conservatives are betting on the long game (and hoping to avoid a spring election.)  Host: Jesse Brown  Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Harrison Lowman   Further reading:  Poilievre clears leadership review with 87% support, following a rousing, campaign-style speech - CTV NewsI’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build  - Toronto StarWhen a Harper Conservative goes after Pierre Poilievre, you know there’s blood in the water  - Toronto StarBraid: Poilievre's team gets ready for epic leadership review fight in Calgary - Calgary Herald  John Ivison: Bad blood has infected Poilievre's Conservatives, and Liberals are loving it - National PostThere are many reasons why Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want a spring election. There’s one surprising way he could buy more time - Toronto StarBraid: New-look Pierre Poilievre could be a lot more trouble than the Liberals expect - Calgary HeraldParks Canada planned to delete a heritage website — but one proud Canadian hit 'Save' | CBC NewsHeritage GuideI’m suing Frank Stronach – and yes, I’m in it for the money - The Globe and Mail  ​​       Sponsors:  Douglas:  Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. The Free bundle now ALSO includes a down-alternative duvet and cover! Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. BetterHelp:  Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. MUBI: To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at mubi.com/canadaland. Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  5. BONUS: The Buddhist Monks Buying Up PEI and Other Hot Gossip?

    6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    BONUS: The Buddhist Monks Buying Up PEI and Other Hot Gossip?

    A lot of the time, local news sucks. It’s important, but it sucks. City council meetings, school board meetings, police board meetings… just plain boring. But every once in a while, there’s a gold mine. But at Canadaland we just don’t have the resources to find these little golden nuggets, these hyper local stories. We’re not on the ground, our audience is national, and we don’t usually get the scoops. So we asked you to call in and let us know all about them.  And boy did you deliver, we’ve got everything from throwing shovels at city workers, to Buddhist monks in PEI with alleged ties to the Communist Party of China.  Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Tony Wang (Executive Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Publisher) Additional music by Audio Network This show is available exclusively to Canadaland supporters. To become one, go to https://canadaland.com/join/. You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  6. When ICE Kills and Terrorizes, Can Canada do Anything but Watch?

    4 FEB

    When ICE Kills and Terrorizes, Can Canada do Anything but Watch?

    Canadian media is calling out companies with ties to ICE, but can it make a difference?  Thomson Reuters, Hootsuite, Roschel, and the Jim Pattison Group are among a group of Canadian companies facing criticism for their connection with ICE. Media coverage, petitions, and protests have compelled some of these companies to cut ties with ICE.  Canadian politicians are joining in to voice their outrage over what’s happening in Minnesota, but what sort of meaningful impact can we actually have?  Host: Jesse Brown  Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Harrison Lowman   Further reading:  Canadian Companies Must Cut Ties with ICE, Say Protesters | The Tyee Vancouver social-media company Hootsuite looking to work with ICE to ‘build trust’ - The Globe and Mail ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Brampton, Ont., firm | CBC News Canada's Stantec and U.S. partner had multimillion-dollar contracts to inspect ICE detention facilities - The Logic This App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country - 404 Media Jim Pattison won't sell U.S. warehouse proposed as new ICE facility | CBC NewsCanada must admit that Trump’s America is not a ‘safe’ place for refugees - The Globe and MailIt is the right time – socially and economically – to scale back extended health benefits for refugees - The Globe and MailWhy is the Carney government rolling out the red carpet for Chinese propaganda media? - Harrison Lowman [X/Twitter]150,000 rally in downtown Toronto in solidarity with Iranian protesters | CBC News   Sponsors:  Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. MUBI: To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at mubi.com/canadaland. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  7. I Recorded a Right-Wing Influencer Party at Poilievre's Convention

    3 FEB

    I Recorded a Right-Wing Influencer Party at Poilievre's Convention

    Pierre Poilievre just cruised through his leadership review, but is the party really buying what he’s selling? Noor Azrieh goes inside the Conservative convention in Calgary, from the polished speeches on stage to the simmering anger offstage.  Along the way: separatists working the floor, influencers commanding the crowd, and a party trying to sell hope to a base still fuelled by grievance. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Sponsors:  Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadaland To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at mubi.com/canadaland. Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. We have a monthly supporter exclusive show, Off The Record, where our very own Sam Konnert gets to talk to YOU fine listeners. We asked you to call in and share interesting stories happening from across the country and you all delivered, so make sure to tune into that this Thursday. If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you may have missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  8. The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Revenge When You’ve Been Ripped Off

    2 FEB

    The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Revenge When You’ve Been Ripped Off

    This is not your traditional true crime story. This is not a whodunnit. It’s more of a howdunnit. That is, it’s a self-defence guide on how to fight back after you’ve been ripped off. Raymond Biesinger is an iconic Canadian illustrator and author of the book, 9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off.  And he invited Producer Tristan Capacchione to his studio to talk all about his true crime story. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Featured Guest: Raymond Biesinger Special Thanks: Julian Abraham, max collins, and Caleb Thompson (Voicing) Fact checking by Kallan Lyons Additional music by Audio Network More information: Raymond Biesinger9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off — Drawn & QuarterlyFLASHBACK : Le portrait psychédélique d’un disparu — 2PAR4Non-exclusive licence issued to Raymond Biesinger — Copyright Board of CanadaNon-exclusive licence issued to Productions 2PAR4 — Copyright Board of CanadaPlease stop stealing my art — Wright Kitchen Sponsors:  MUBI: To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/canadaland Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. BetterHelp:  Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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