Unbound: Fearlessly Exploring Issues That Matter

Geoff Costeloe and James Robertson
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James and Geoff discuss the big issues of the day, looking to find outside the box ideas to better ground our political and cultural ideas.

Episodes

  1. 07/28/2021

    Episode 15 - Dr. Malcolm Davis

    James and Geoff talk to Dr. Malcolm Davis about Chinese military capacity, space warfare, and the need to build strong pacific deterrence. Dr. Malcolm Davis is a Senior Analyst at in Defence Strategy and Capability at APSI. Prior to this he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in China-Western Relations with the Faculty of Society and Design at Bond University from March 2012 to January 2016, and he currently retains an Honorary Assistant Professor position in the Faculty. He has worked with the Department of Defence, both in Navy Headquarters in the Strategy and Force Structure area, and with Strategic Policy Division in the Strategic Policy Guidance and Strategic External Relations and Education sections from November 2007 to March 2012. Prior to this appointment he was a Lecturer in Defence Studies with Kings College London at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, in Shrivenham, UK, from June 2000 to October 2007. He holds a PhD in Strategic Studies from the University of Hull as well as two Masters degrees in Strategic Studies, including from the Australian National University’s Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. His main research focus is on defence strategy and capability development, military technology, and the future of warfare. https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/malcolm-davis Twitter: @Dr_M_Davis

  2. 07/01/2021

    Episode 14 - Admiral Paul Maddison

    The guys sit down with Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison to talk national security, international stability and the very real threat from China. Retired Vice-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison, CMM, MSM, CD is a Canadian academic, former diplomat, and former naval officer of the Royal Canadian Navy. Following a family tradition, he began his career in the late 70's and would serve in numerous positions, operations, and commands both in the Navy and Canadian Forces.  He would eventually rise through the officer ranks and serve as Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy from 22 July 2011 to 21 June 2013. Upon the retirement of his military career, he would then go on to serve Canada as High Commissioner to Australia. He eventually relinquished that post in 2019 and continues to live in Australia with his family while working as the director of the University of New South Wales Defence Research Institute in Canberra, Australia.

  3. 05/14/2021

    Episode 13 - Chris Sankey - Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in Canada

    James and Geoff connect with Chris Sankey to talk about the role that Aboriginals want to play in the Canadian Economy and what they need to succeed. Chris Sankey is President/Chief Executive Officer for Blackfish Enterprises, Chairman of Blackfish Industries, a Heavy Civil Construction company and Director/VP of BitCrude Energy, a company moving solid energy by rail. Currently, Chris provides advice, direction and strategic planning to the Energy Sector on engagement with communities in British Columbia.  Chris is a member of the Coast Tsimshian community of Lax Kw’Alaams near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Chris is a former elected Councillor for the Lax Kw’alaams Band where he served his community for six and a half years.  Chris use to Chair the Economic Development Committee for the Governing Council. https://www.macdonaldlaurier.ca/experts/chris-sankey/

  4. 04/29/2021

    Episode 12 - Sean Speer

    Geoff and James talk to Sean Speer about his new project, The Hub, as well as the federal budget and what it means for Canada's future. Sean is a university professor, think-tank scholar and columnist. He previously served as a senior economic adviser to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Check out and subscribe to the Hub at www.thehub.ca.

  5. 04/23/2021

    Episode 11 - Jordan Bateman

    James and Geoff talk to the ICBA VP of Communications, Jordan Bateman, about the BC budget, the BC Liberals and the Canadian political scene. Check out the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association - https://icba.ca/ Check out and subscribe to the Orca - https://theorca.ca/ Also, the Orca has a podcast/youtube show too you should check out! - https://bit.ly/3ngEuay

  6. 04/09/2021

    Episode 10 - Scott De Lange Boom

    Geoff and James have a long overdue catch-up then sit down with Scott De Lange Boom to talk BC politics and hosing in Vancouver. You can (and should) check out Scott's podcast: Politicoast. https://www.politicoast.ca/

  7. 04/01/2021

    Episode 9 - Jennifer Sanford - Conservative Like Me

    In this week's episode, James and Geoff talk to Jennifer Sanford. Jennifer (@thejennsanford) is a public relations expert and host of the podcast Conservative Like Me, launching its second season on April 9, 2021. She is a bold and passionate voice within federal Conservative circles pushing  her peers to think bigger.  She thinks Conservatives can do a better job reaching out to Canadian centrists who are hungry for better options for their vote while Trudeau Liberals continue to veer further to the left. We discuss these issues with her including the recent Conservative Party convention and potential policy priorities for the centre-right in Canada. Catch up on Season 1 of Conservative Like Me at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/conservative-like-me/id1527810973

  8. 03/26/2021

    Episode 8 - Tristin Hopper

    James and Geoff talk to Tristin Hopper from the National Post about the changes in journalism and newsrooms across the country.

  9. 03/18/2021

    Episode 7 - Anthony Koch - Erin O'Toole, Conservative Movement and Social Conservatives

    Unbound talks to Anthony Koch about the factions within the Conservative Party, how communications work on the Hill, and how to deal with social conservatives. Anthony (@anthony__koch) has worked on Parliament Hill, was a key member of the movement to oust Andrew Scheer, is a former campaign surrogate for Erin O’Toole and currently serves as Managing Principal of AK Strategies. References: 1. The Dominion. Ben Woodfinden - A Renewed Social Conservative Agenda. https://thedominion.substack.com/p/a-renewed-social-conservative-agenda 2. The Line.  Ken Boessenkool - Want lower, flatter taxes? Embrace the carbon tax. https://theline.substack.com/p/ken-boessenkool-want-lower-flatter 3. The Line. Ken Boessenkool - The CPC can win the 905 if it embraces a carbon tax. https://theline.substack.com/p/ken-boessenkool-want-lower-flatter

  10. 03/11/2021

    Episode 6 - Ben Woodfinden - Conservative Philosophy

    James and Geoff talk to Canadian conservative philosopher and political theorist Ben Woodfinden about the history of political thought in Canada. We promise no bowties or tweed jackets were worn in this weighty discussion. References: 1. The Dominion. Ben Woodfinden: True North Patriotism and a Distinctly Canadian Conservatism. https://thedominion.substack.com/p/true-north-patriotism-and-a-distinctly 2. C2C Journal. Ben Woodfinden: Future Of Conservatism Series, Part I: The Enduring Appeal Of Red Toryism.  https://c2cjournal.ca/2020/01/fbp-future-of-conservatism-series-part-i-thfuture-of-conservatism-series-part-i-the-enduring-appeal-of-red-toryism/

  11. 03/04/2021

    Episode 5 - Kaveh Shahrooz - Why does Canada's Foreign Policy Matter?

    This week Unbound is pleased to welcome out first guest: Kaveh Shahrooz. Kaveh, Geoff, and James discuss the recent events in Syria relating to Biden's strikes on Iranian proxy forces, how Canadian governments approach foreign policies, and how we should adjust that approach given the current global climate. Kaveh Shahrooz is a lawyer and human rights activist, and a Senior Fellow with MLI's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad. He is also a former Senior Policy Advisor on human rights to Global Affairs Canada. A graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of Toronto, he has written widely on human rights issues and international affairs. He led a recent successful effort to convince Canada's parliament to recognize the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran as constituting crimes against humanity under international law. He resides in Toronto. Articles Discussed Kaveh Shahrooz - Trudeau forgot to apply his gender-based lens to China's mass rape campaign Tristan Hopper - From vaccines to pipelines to clean water on reserves, why Canada can't seem to get anything done

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