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  1. 23 hr ago

    Minority vs Minority Racism is Exploding

    San Grewal and Rahim Mohamed discuss Robyn Urback's opinion piece in the Globe and Mail, titled, “Like a bad ex, Donald Trump is accidentally making Canada become its best self”. Indeed, national pride seems to be at an all-time high, but is it warranted? After all, hate crimes are on the rise, two Jewish bakeries were vandalized last weekend, and a group of white supremacists just threw a "family-friendly festival” called Bigotfest in North Bay.  Host: San Grewal  Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Rahim Mohamed Further reading:  Like a bad ex, Donald Trump is accidentally making Canada become its best self - The Globe and MailHuman rights group warns of 'Bigotfest' event in North Bay2025 Hate Crime Report shows drop in reported incidents last year, as the Service addressed Prevention, Reporting, and OutreachFour extremist plots to attack Jewish targets disrupted in Canada, report says | Globalnews.caToronto police investigate after Jewish-owned bakery chain hit by gunfire and vandalism - CNNWhite Nationalism in Canada: Organized, Emboldened, and Growing - Canadian Anti-Hate NetworkWhat's Fuelling White Nationalism in Canada? | The RundownCanadian military members identified on white supremacist dating site | CBC.caCanadian, U.S. fascist fight clubs joining forces south of the border, CBC investigation finds   Sponsors:   oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!  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. 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.

    Minority vs Minority Racism is Exploding

  2. 2 days ago

    Is Doug Ford Dead in the Water?

    After the Premier's meeting in PEI last week hosts San Grewal and Rahim Mohamed look at who got the media's attention, who didn't, and what strategies Premiers are using to capture the nation's interest. Host: San Grewal  Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Rahim Mohamed Additional music by Audio Network Further reading:  A test for Team Canada - POLITICOPremiers’ Performance: Eby, Smith, and Ford each tumble to new lows approval - Angus Reid InstitutePrime Minister Carney delivers remarks following the First Ministers’ MeetingFirst Ministers’ Joint StatementCanadian premiers eye energy as weapon against U.S. tariffs. But Quebec has another planSmith touts Alberta diplomacy in finding U.S. ‘advocates’ to help hold off Trump trade warDoug Ford says Ontario has ‘most to lose’ as premiers await Carney’s tariff planCanadian premiers eye energy as weapon against U.S. tariffs. But Quebec has another plan   Sponsors:   Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca BetterHelp:  Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. 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.

    Is Doug Ford Dead in the Water?

  3. 3 days ago

    Mexico is Giving Trump What he Wants. Is it Working?

    Canada's relationship with Donald Trump feels like it's one big, messy, public fight. Meanwhile, Mexico seems... strangely calm. Has President Claudia Sheinbaum figured out how to deal with Trump in a way we haven’t? Host Noor Azrieh talks to journalist David Agren, who has covered Mexico for more than two decades, about Trump's latest tariff threats, the CUSMA negotiations, and whether there's actually something Canada can learn from Mexico, or whether the story is a lot more complicated than we think. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: David Agren Background reading: How Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum won over Trump – Los Angeles TimesSheinbaum takes on cartels, Trump and the legacy of 1968 – Al JazeeraThe Mexican President Who’s Facing Off with Trump – The New YorkerSeparate US talks with Canada, Mexico test North America's trilateral trade pact – ReutersMexico not looking to cut separate deal with U.S. and leave Canada out, top diplomat says – The Globe and MailSheinbaum draws red line on handing over politicians accused of cartel ties to U.S. – 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 Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.CA  Did you know we have a monthly supporter-exclusive show?  On our next episode of Off The Record, we bring you a collection of short interviews that just didn't make it to air. Each interview will bring you into the nitty gritty of our reporting. Interesting stories and details that just couldn't fit the bigger picture of what we were working on.  That episode comes out Thursday August 6. To hear that episode become a supporter at canadaland.com/join and connect your ad-free feed to hear it. Do it now. 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.  Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live! Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mexico is Giving Trump What he Wants. Is it Working?

  4. 24 Jul

    Carney is Brilliantly Bullsh*tting Alberta on Energy

    Decoding Carney’s climate pivot.  Despite the headlines about pipelines and Carney’s offer to double oil exports to the US, Canada’s future as an energy superpower may still be clean and green.  Max Fawcett joins to explain why Carney is distancing himself from Trudeau’s climate policies, while laying the groundwork for Canada’s energy transition. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Max Fawcett Further reading:  Canada has been sold a false promise of being an ‘energy superpower’ - The Globe and MailCarney says Trudeau-era climate plan was 'too expensive' and 'divisive' | CBC NewsCarney defends new pipeline in face of questions over wildfires, climate - National PostMajority of Canadians support both pipelines, but Alberta-B.C. project is favoured: poll - National PostLe gouvernement Carney dépense 4 M$ pour des publicités patriotiques pendant la Coupe du mondeCarney offered to double oil exports to U.S. as part of potential deal, Hoekstra says - The Globe and MailTerence Corcoran: Despite the heat, fossil fuel use keeps on growing - Financial PostCBC/Radio-Canada expands international news - CBC News     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.  Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. 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. BetterHelp:  Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.   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.

    Carney is Brilliantly Bullsh*tting Alberta on Energy

  5. 21 Jul

    Inside the Bishnoi Gang

    Unsealed U.S. indictments allege that India-based organized crime networks orchestrated political assassinations, extortion schemes, and large-scale drug trafficking across North America and Europe. And according to prosecutors, Canada wasn't just another country caught in the crossfire. It was both a target for extortion and a hub for cross-border operations. Host Noor Azrieh asks Punjab-based journalist and author Jupinderjit Singh: who and what, exactly, are we dealing with?  Plus a conversation with Sikhs for Justice organizer Inderjeet Gosal, who says he’s got a bounty on his head. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), T ony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Jupinderjit Singh, Inderjeet Gosal Background reading: International Crackdown on India-Based Organized Crime Gangs Results in 24 Arrests in U.S., Canada, and Europe – United States Department of JusticeGangs of Punjab: Guns, Greed, and Girlfriends – Jupinderjit SinghIndictments tying Bishnoi to Surrey, B.C., killing detail alleged global criminal network – CBC NewsThe story of a Bishnoi foot soldier – Global NewsCBC INVESTIGATES | Extortion, drugs, assassination and transnational Indian crime syndicates: ’Operation Hard Ball’ explained – Radio CanadaDeportation order issued against Bishnoi associate linked to gun used in B.C. shootings – CBC NewsCanadian border agency investigates almost 200 extortion-related cases in Greater Toronto – Toronto Star Ontario Sikh leader explains why he refused protection: 'I’d rather take India’s bullet' – CBC News 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, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Did you know we have a monthly supporter-exclusive show?  Last episode, on Off the Record, Sam Konnert asked Jesse Brown all about the state of the company and where we're going in 2026. Also, why did Jesse cave to the union's demands in contract bargaining? 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.  Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live! Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Inside the Bishnoi Gang

  6. 13 Jul

    Cash for Eggs — Canada’s Fertility Industry Secret

    Canada’s  Assisted Human Reproduction Act made it illegal to pay a woman to donate her eggs in Canada. The goal was to avoid incentivizing women to donate their eggs without fully understanding the risks of the procedure. But loopholes and a lax regulatory system have let a “grey market” prosper. In her investigation Gemma Boothroyd spent months meeting egg donors, doctors, researchers, lawyers — the long list of people working, often unseen, to make a baby for intended parents. Host: Gemma Boothroyd Credits: Gemma Boothroyd (Reporter), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Chad Galloway (Audio Editing & Production), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Fact checking by Lucie Laumonier    Additional music by Audio Network More information: What 53 Egg Donors Said They Wish They Knew…Alana Cattapan’s research team’s work on egg donors in Canada Canadian assisted reproductive technologies registry CARTR PLUS annual report The Human Egg Trade | The WalrusThe Business of Egg Transactions and Need for Improved Regulation of the Fertility Industry in Canada | Alberta Law Review Egg donor self-reports of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: severity by trigger type, oocytes retrieved, and prior history - PMCFirst prosecution under Assisted Human Reproduction Act ends in conviction - PMC Sponsors:  Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.ca 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. 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.

    Cash for Eggs — Canada’s Fertility Industry Secret

  7. 10 Jul

    Is A.I. a Threat or an Opportunity for Canadian Newsrooms?

    Canadian newsrooms are hesitant to embrace A.I. but new tools offer the potential to revolutionize workflows and expand the capacity of individual journalists. Rather than a threat to journalism, Kevin Newman joins Julian Abraham to explain why A.I. should be viewed as an opportunity for newsrooms to create new business models and do more in-depth reporting.   Host: Julian Abraham Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Kevin Newman Photo: igovar igovar Additional music by Audio Network Students and new-to-audio reporters: Canadaland is launching another year of our Audio Journalism Fellowship!  If you’re a journalism student or audio storyteller looking to gain some invaluable experience, this is a really unique opportunity. Find out more: https://www.labs.canadaland.com/  Further reading:  Journalists pushing AI into newsrooms are practicing terrible journalism - Halifax ExaminerThe way I briefed myself six months ago is now laughably obsolete - Alex Panetta [Substack]AskLaura.ai - AI Fact CheckingABC will trial using AI for journalism. What are the risks and benefits? - The ConversationAI in Canadian newsrooms: media engaging cautiously - J-SourceEmpowering newsrooms with AI and advanced technologies - Reuters Opinion | The Star tried something with AI it had never done before. Then, we pumped the brakes. Here's why - Toronto StarThe New York Times Got Caught Using AI Hallucinations in Its Reporting | The WalrusIran Is Trolling Us and We’re Not Doing Anything About It - The New York Times‘Horrendous’ Toronto police scandal allegations linked to Ryan Wedding cocaine case in new Project South documents - Toronto Star     Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. 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. 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.

    Is A.I. a Threat or an Opportunity for Canadian Newsrooms?

  8. 7 Jul

    Alberta's Trillion Dollar Mistake

    Fifty years ago, Alberta had a chance to build one of the greatest sovereign wealth funds in the world. It could have been a trillion-dollar province. This episode, host Sam traces the full story of the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund: the booms, the busts, and the mistakes made along the way. How did the richest province in Canadian history end up with almost nothing saved?  And now that Mark Carney is trying to build something similar for the whole country, does Ottawa actually know what it's doing, or is it about to make the same mistakes all over again? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Annie Tuba (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Photo Credit: @ABDanielleSmith Guests: Trevor Tombe, Keith Brownsey Background reading: Alberta government expects $100 payouts to arrive within 2 weeks of applications – Global NewsThe Canada Strong Fund isn’t a sovereign wealth fund — and that’s OK – Policy OptionsCanada’s new sovereign wealth fund is ambitious, but its design raises questions – The ConversationAlberta's fund a cautionary tale for Carney's national sovereign wealth fund – National PostAlberta’s oil inheritance is being pilfered (by Albertans) – The Globe and Mail Sponsors:  Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. 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 See less carts go abandoned and more sales go ‘CHA CHING’ with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.  Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca Did you know we have a monthly supporter-exclusive show?  Last week, on Off the Record, Sam Konnert asked Jesse Brown all about the state of the company and where we're going in 2026. Also, why did Jesse cave to the union's demands in contract bargaining? 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.  Do you know someone who should work at Canadaland? Well, our audio journalism fellowship is back this fall, and applications are open from now til the end of June. We’re looking for a couple of recent grads or working journalists who want to move into the world of audio journalism. Find out more or apply by going to labs.canadaland.com  Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live! Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alberta's Trillion Dollar Mistake
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