The Backbench

Canadaland
Canadaland
  • 4.7 (23)
  • Politics
  • Biweekly

When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need. Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own.  Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Episode 4

    Introducing! The New Host of Canadaland...

    This is it — the final announcement of our crowdfunding month. We're thrilled to introduce the new host of Canadaland's Monday edition and unveil the new title for the show. Wait for it... Do you have burning questions for any of our new hosts? Well, if you're seeing this on Thursday, you're in luck: We're doing a LIVE "ask me anything" call-in show this evening, from 4:30-6:30pm EDT. Head to callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dial in at 888-401-7056 when the time comes. Sam, Noor and our new host (no spoilers!) would love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Introducing! The New Host of Canadaland...

  2. Oct 8

    Jesse Brown is Fired!

    It's true. Jesse Brown has fired himself as a host of Canadaland podcasts. So who will Canadaland's new hosts be? Stay tuned and support the next chapter of Canadaland here: canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jesse Brown is Fired!

  3. 11/17/2025

    Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)

    Some say Canada is currently in the throes of a horrible surge of anti-Jew hatred. Others say that anti-zionism is being conflated with antisemitism. So which is it? And who is to blame for it — activists, or Israel? What is Happening Here is a co-production of Canadaland and The Canadian Jewish News. Listen to the first two episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Become a Canadaland supporter now and listen to the whole series plus bonus episodes, ad-free. https://canadaland.com/join/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)

  4. 10/20/2025

    We're in the Fight of Our Lives

    Canadaland covers Canada, period. If there was ever a time to support Canadian news, it’s now. Go to canadaland.com/join and become a supporter today.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We're in the Fight of Our Lives

  5. 07/17/2025

    What Are You Still Doing Here?!

    The Backbench has moved! Episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed for a few months now, alongside lots of other great content — from original reporting to media criticism to our brand-new support-only show. Starting now, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but the show lives on! You can still find new episodes of this show every Tuesday on Canadaland. Just search “Canadaland” in your podcast player of choice, and we’ll see you there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 07/17/2025 ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    What Are You Still Doing Here?!

    The Backbench has moved! Episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed for a few months now, alongside lots of other great content — from original reporting to media criticism to our brand-new support-only show. Starting now, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but the show lives on! You can still find new episodes of this show every Tuesday on Canadaland. Just search “Canadaland” in your podcast player of choice, and we’ll see you there.

  7. 07/08/2025

    Looking for The Backbench? We’ve moved!

    Since the end of last year, episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed, alongside lots of other great content — oftentimes featuring voices you may be familiar with from The Backbench. Starting in July 2025, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but you can still find new episodes of this show every Tuesday on Canadaland. Just search “Canadaland” in your podcast player of choice, and we’ll see you there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 07/08/2025 · Subscribers Only

    Looking for The Backbench? We’ve moved!

    Since the end of last year, episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed, alongside lots of other great content — oftentimes featuring voices you may be familiar with from The Backbench. Starting in July 2025, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but you can still find new episodes of this show every Tuesday on Canadaland. Just search “Canadaland” in your podcast player of choice, and we’ll see you there.

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When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need. Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own.  Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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