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In The Trenches Podcast is a podcast that explores the complex world of Newfoundland and Labrador politics. From guest interviews with MHA's past and present to advocacy organizations, In The Trenches has you covered. Co-hosts Ernest Snooks and Lenny Til

In the Trenches


    • May 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T | A Conversation With MHA Paul Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 72:19


    On this episode the boys are pleased to sit down with Independent MHA for Mount Pearl-Southlands, Mr. Paul Lane. Paul is a seasoned veteran when it comes to politics starting as councillor, then deputy mayor, than became MHA, representing both the PC's and Liberals before becoming an Independent member of the House of Assembly.This episode the boys cover everything from the old days of politics, the importance of Independent MHA's and so much more. To contact to the show, email, ittpodcastnl@gmail.com.Find us where ever podcast are heard.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

    The times, they are a changin' - with Dr. Dale Kirby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 84:37


    On this episode, Ernest and Dale have a chat about how things have changed since Dale's time as a Member of the House of Assembly, and how Furey's choice of staff has brought about what could be called an “incestuous relationship” between the provincial government & the media . Lenny sits this one out.

    Budget Special 2022 with Renaud Brossard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 64:40


    It's the evening after budget day in the province and the boys have invited Renaud Brossard from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation back to the show to break down the NL budget and what his experience was like in the budget lockup.Follow the pod at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

    A Conversation with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 78:11


    On this episode the boys are pleased to welcome back Renaud Brossard. Follow us at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

    Health Accord Part 1 - Tell me Bout the Good Old Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 87:33


    On this episode the boys discuss the Health Accord Final report and start to reminisce about the good old days and how we seemed much healthier as a society. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267  

    Talking Fiscal Woes With The Canadian Taxpayers Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 93:36


    On this episode, Ernest and Lenny are delighted to welcome Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Quebec and Atlantic Director, Renaud Brossard to the show. With a conversation around, taxes, crazy spending, decentralization and even alcohol. Please check out the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at their website https://www.taxpayer.com/ and their own podcast at https://www.taxpayer.com/podcast/podcastTo contact he show email us at ittpodcastnl@gmail.com or find us on facebook at In The Trenches Podcast.Show can be heard on all major stream platform and youtube.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltkkay8-o3tUIdWSBls-bQ  

    Regionalization Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 75:54


    On this Episode of the pod, the boys finish there thoughts on the regionalization report that was released by the joint working group. Get ready for some strong opinion and even stronger language.Find the full Joint Working Group Report here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.nl.ca%2Fmpa%2Ffiles%2FRegionalization-Report-and-Recommendations.pdf&clen=1669746&chunk=true Find us on these fine stations:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

    Regionalization Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 72:13


    On this episode of the pod, the boys discuss the latest regionalization plans  in a report released by the Joint working group. Get ready for some heated opinions and the occasional curse word.Find the full Joint Working Group Report here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.nl.ca%2Fmpa%2Ffiles%2FRegionalization-Report-and-Recommendations.pdf&clen=1669746&chunk=true Find us on these fine stations:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

    A Conversation With Dale Kirby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 59:21


     *The opinions expressed on this podcast are not necessary those of this podcast*On this episode the boys are delighted to welcome former MHA and Minister of Education Dr. Dale Kirby. They discuss the importance of educational reform and what it will take to bring Newfoundland and Labrador to a higher standard of education in Canada.

    Economical Deficit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 75:19


    On this episode the boys talk about the lack of economics in the province and the lack of competition which causes a monopoly state. 

    Politics in Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 90:55


    On this episode the boys welcome special guest Andrew Haire to the show as he talks about this experience as a student politician who has transitioned over to the provincial political scene.

    Beers for my Buddies in The Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 75:55


    On this episode the boys talk about the Premiers new office in Central, the importance of dealing with the financial crisis and the potential of balanced budget legislation. They also talk about growing up in rural Newfoundland and its comparison to some existent to Labrador. 

    Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 62:28


    On this episode Lenny and Ernest talk about the last 6 months of politics and why they have been away from the mic.

    Change but Not so Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 56:15


    On this episode the boys discuss the budget, the Greene report and the Nalcor abolishment. 

    This, That and the Other Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 85:59


    On this episode the boys boys talk every from Covid, The Greene Report, to Red Indian Lake. With heart felt passion and missing time behind the mic, this may be one of the best episodes yet!

    Leadership Changes and What the Future Holds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 71:08


    On this episode the boys discuss Ches Crosbie's time in office and there thoughts on the on what the leadership will look like going forward for both the PC and NDP parties. 

    In the Trenches Episode 14: Election Night Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 78:46


    On This episode the boy go over the results of the 2021 Election and discuss the implications it has for all parties and and the people of the province   

    In The Trenches Episode 13 - Furey's Flurry of Fibs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 61:51


    On this episode Ernest and Lenny guide you through the many lies of Premier Furey about the General Election and discuss other topics surrounding equalization, oil and gas and demographic and electoral reform in the Province and throughout Canada. They also forget how many shows they have recorded at the beginning! 

    In the Trenches Episode 12: Accountability Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 76:11


    On this episode the boys talk about the disappointment of the Greene Report being delayed and  the lack of accountability in government. Along with some humor, the boys have a laid back show about a serious problem.  

    In the Trenches Episode 11: Election ReadyNot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 60:52


    On this episode the boys hold what was suppose to be an election night special but with a Covid lockdown cancelling in person voting, the show takes a turn

    In the Trenches Episode 10: Election Readiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 73:59


    On this episode the boys gear up for Saturday, February 13 in person voting and their predictions on who will win.

    In the Trenches Episode 9: Swing Districts and Other Pre-Writ Drop Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 73:14


    On this special Holiday Episode, the boys discuss districts that could be up for grabs in the next general election and their thoughts on what issues may arise. 

    The Trouble With Trimper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 73:03


    On this episode the boys go over a wide variety of topics but focus most on the Trouble with MHA Trimper and the on going racist remarks  

    In the Trenches Episode 7: NL Economics and its Complexity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 76:57


    On this episode the boys discuss the province Economics and how it connects to everything in this province, 

    In the Trenches Episode 6: Two Month Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 58:29


    The boys are back after a unplanned two month break. In this episode hosts Lenny Tiller and Ernest Snooks review the last two month of political news in Newfoundland and Labrador

    And The Winner Is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 43:25


    On this episode, your hosts, Lenny and Ernest talk about the results of the Liberal Leadership race and what comes next for the parry, the province and will there be a general election this fall..

    Deficit Disappoint, CERB Troubles and The Liberal Leadership Race of Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 78:48


    In this episode Co host Ernest and Lenny discuss The Provinces fiscal update, The CERB message and the controversy still surrounding the Liberal Leadership race. Filled with plenty of humor to help you shallow the never ending disappointment pill called NL Politics.

    The Liberal Leadership, The Atlantic Bubble and Steve Kent & The Pearl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 64:51


    In this episode, your hosts Lenny and Ernest talk about the latest from the Liberal Leadership Race, the Atlantic bubble and the mess that Mount Pearl finds itself in. 

    Liberal Leadership Debate #2: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 57:25


    In this episode Co-host Lenny and Ernest take you through the Second NL Liberal Leadership Debate. You will hear their thoughts, what was good, bad and ugly about the whole process. 

    Liberal Leadership Debate #1: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 68:22


    In this episode we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the first Liberal Leadership Debate, who won and what it means going froward.  

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