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13.03.2024

Naheed Nenshi Is Not Broken - VIDEO

In this episode, the hosts discuss Naheed Nenshi's candidacy for the NDP party leadership in Alberta. They explore Nenshi's fit with the political landscape in Alberta and the need for buoyancy in the NDP. The hosts also discuss the challenge of appealing to the public beyond superficialities and the importance of ideology and affinity for the NDP. They highlight the lack of distinction between parties and the need to balance rural and urban interests. The episode concludes with a discussion on maintaining a positive leadership race and the challenges faced by Gil McGowan's campaign due to COVID-19. The conversation explores the binary nature of politics and the need for people to pick a side. It also discusses the fatigue with divisive rhetoric and the potential for people to tire of it. The perception of Canada being broken is examined, along with the impact of the pandemic on people's perspectives. The concept of recency bias in voting is explored, as well as the tendency to blame the federal government. The erosion of social consideration and the fragility of life are also discussed as factors contributing to the perception of a broken world. The conversation explores the themes of appreciating what we took for granted, the absurdities of institutions, the erosion of empathy, the rise of individualism, the cynicism of politicians, and the challenges of polling and public opinion. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

13.03.2024

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1 h 1 min
29.11.2024

RON SEXSMITH HAS STORIES - AUDIO

What’s it like to earn admiration from legends like Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and Feist? In this episode, we chat with Canadian music icon Ron Sexsmith. From swapping chords with McCartney to life in small-town Stratford, Ron shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about his songwriting, collaborations, and creative journey. The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers.The audio version is free to everyone.We love all subscribers. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

29.11.2024

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48 min
19.11.2021

SOOZ KEMPNER GETS SOCIAL... AND COMEDY

UK comedian, writer, singer, and social media celeb Sooz Kempner reveals just how rich you can get on TV today Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

19.11.2021

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1 h 14 min
21.09.2025

Is Canada More Free Than the USA?

Kimmel’s FCC suspension vs. Canada’s CRTC: which country is actually more free? Brittlestar & Lisa B dig into political speech, CanCon, and why the algorithm might be the real censor. Topics: Kimmel/FCC suspension, political speech vs. hate-speech limits, CRTC & discoverability, Canada vs. U.S. free expression, algorithms as gatekeepers. Contact: politicsisbrokenpodcast@gmail.com

21.09.2025

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56 min
06.10.2024

What The Hell Is Wrong With Canada's Premiers? - FREE

The provincial premiers of Canada have seemingly all decided that this was the week to collectively start announcing their most off-the-wall almost-ideas. Let’s go over some of thoe more bananagram ones. The video of this episode is only available to paid subscribers.Paid subscribers help us cover production costs and may someday make us rich.The audio version of this podcast is always free! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.podcastisbroken.ca/subscribe This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

06.10.2024

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51 min
26.11.2021

SCHITT‘S CREEK KAREN ROBINSON TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Schitt's Creek's Karen Robinson shares her infectious joy, tremendous talent and talks about how moving from Jamaica to growing up in Drumheller, Alberta was actually alright. Weird. Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

26.11.2021

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1 h 9 min
06.11.2024

TOP 5 LESSONS I LEARNED FROM TRUMP'S RE-ELECTION - FREE

Right or wrong… here we are at the start of another Trump presidency. In order to put a somewhat positive spin on things… comedian Fiona O’Brien and I talk about the Top 5 Things I Learned From Trump’s Re-Election Video versions of the podcast are only available to paid subscribers.We love all subscribers though. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

06.11.2024

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25 min
10.12.2024

DAVE HILL IS LOOSENING HIS GRIP ON BOBBY ORR - AUDIO

In this episode, comedian/musician/author Dave Hill opens up about the glamorous life of feeling like a fraud and occasionally hiding in bathrooms at social events. We dive into the unpredictable joys of creativity—because who doesn’t love pouring their soul into something only for it to flop? Dave shares his childhood love for guitars, his hockey memories, and the surreal experience of meeting icons like Monty Python’s Terry Jones, proving that sometimes your heroes really are cooler than you. The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers.The audio version is free here and on podcast platforms.We love all subscribers. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

10.12.2024

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21.12.2024

PAUL MYERS TAKES US FOR A SPIN - AUDIO

Paul Myer’s does a lot of stuff. You may know him from Record Store Day Podcast, or perhaps his many acclaimed books. Regardless of how you know him, he’s got stories you didn’t know and he’s a fascinating guy. The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers.The audio version is free here and on podcast platforms.We love all subscribers. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

21.12.2024

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1 h 3 min
13.12.2024

ROB PREUSS: MUSICAL GENIUS AND PARTRIDGE FAMILY WEIRDO - AUDIO

You probably know Rob Preuss from Spoons, or Honeymoon Suite, or as the musical director of your favourite Broadway musical. You probably didn’t know he did all that stuff before he was 30. Yes, we feel lazy now too. The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers.The audio version is free here and on podcast platforms.We love all subscribers. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

13.12.2024

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1 h 1 min

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Naheed Nenshi Is Not Broken - VIDEO

RON SEXSMITH HAS STORIES - AUDIO

SOOZ KEMPNER GETS SOCIAL... AND COMEDY

Is Canada More Free Than the USA?

What The Hell Is Wrong With Canada's Premiers? - FREE

SCHITT‘S CREEK KAREN ROBINSON TAKES CENTRE STAGE

TOP 5 LESSONS I LEARNED FROM TRUMP'S RE-ELECTION - FREE

DAVE HILL IS LOOSENING HIS GRIP ON BOBBY ORR - AUDIO

PAUL MYERS TAKES US FOR A SPIN - AUDIO

ROB PREUSS: MUSICAL GENIUS AND PARTRIDGE FAMILY WEIRDO - AUDIO

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