Political Stripes with Bob Rae

This week Bob speaks with Harold Koh, currently a professor of international law at Yale University, but formerly the legal advisor to the State Department in the United States under Barack Obama.They discuss Harold's previous work with the US government and the current state of the world.Harold Koh is an American lawyer and legal scholar. He served as the Legal Adviser of the Department of State. He was nominated to this position by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2009, and confirmed by the Senate on June 25, 2009. He departed as the State Department's legal adviser in January 2013, and returned to Yale University as a law professor, being named a Sterling Professor of International Law.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here: https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob speaks with David Goldbloom around COVID and mental health. David shares his expertise on how pandemics affect mental health and outlook. Dr. David Goldbloom, OC, MD, FRCPC (born 1953) is a Canadian psychiatrist, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, author, lecturer, and mental health advocate. He is currently the Senior Medical Advisor of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and a psychiatric consultant.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here: https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on Political Stripes Bob speaks with David Miliband about his history of public service, current events around the world, and his new role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Rescue Committee.David is a former British Labour Party politician,[1] who was the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 2007 to 2010 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Shields from 2001 to 2013, he and his brother, Ed Miliband, were the first siblings to sit in the Cabinet simultaneously since Lord Edward Stanley and Oliver Stanley in 1938.In 2013, David resigned to take up his current role with the International Rescue Committee.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on Political Stripes Bob speaks with Che Marville. Che shares her stories on feeling racism growing up in Ontario, as well as the overall experience of race while she ran both provincially and federally for the NDP.Che Marville was born in London England but moved to Ontario at 4 years old. After university, she worked at the Ontario Science Centre on an exhibit called "The Question of Truth" that explored the relationship between bias and science.Che has run both provincially and federally for the NDP, and currently, she is a purpose-driven Performance Coach specializing in personal and professional development through mindfulness training of the subconscious mind and the physical body. In addition, she is an instructor for both Mediation and Yoga.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

On this week's Political Stripes, Bob speaks with the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister for International Development on her work during the pandemic, the governments response in Canada, as well as Canada helping to coordinate an interconnected global response that will help develop a more resilient future.Minister Gould was first elected to parliament during the 2015 elections. She was named the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of International Development and La Francophonie within the Liberal government.In 2017, she was named Minister of Democratic Institutions, succeeding Maryam Monsef. These appointments made her the youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history.After winning reelection during the 2019 election, she was appointed as the Minister for International Development (MID) As MID she is leads conversations with the DGWHO Tedros Adhanom. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob was a guest on Stephen Hurley's podcast LEx Conversations.The focus of the conversation was around modern leadership and Canada's interconnectedness with the world. The website for Stephen's show can be found here https://www.leadersx.org/Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob speaks with Trevin Stratton who is the chief economist and Vice president of the Canadain Chamber of Commerce. Their conversation is on the economic effects of COVID 19 on the Canadian economy from the perspective of small businesses. The discussion also includes some thoughts on what all levels of government can do to help in the recovery process as the economy begins to open up again. The show provides great insights into what's happening right now with businesses and the path to strengthening the economy in the future.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on Political Stripes, Bob discusses the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and discusses the slow process of reopening the economy. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob Rae talks with Mike Daley about the great Oscar Peterson. Bob had the pleasure of being a friend of Oscar's, and Mike shares stories of how talented Oscar Peterson was as a musician, how his contemporaries revered him, and that his music still lives on.If you'd like to know more about Oscar Peterson, you can watch Mike's event on Hot Docs about Oscar. Here's a link to register https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=125510~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&epguid=8533b035-0c76-4133-bf01-9b9878c87b37&To learn more about Mike and his music, events, etc. visit https://mikedaleymusic.com/Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/ 

This week we're sharing an interview that Ralph Benmergui did with Bob for his podcast Not That kind of Rabbi. This interview covers some of Bob's history, religion, and current events.Ralph Benmergui is a Canadian television and radio personality, a writer, an ordained spiritual director, and a strategic advisor in political, environmental, and academic realms. His podcast "Not That kind of Rabbi" can be found on all major streaming services.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob is joined by a returning Huge Segal to discuss the economic impact of COVID 19 and how some of the current government subsidies can work as a testing ground for the concept ob guaranteed basic income. Hugh Segal, is a Canadian political strategist, author, commentator, academic and former senator. He served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Premier Bill Davis and later to Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Segal resigned from the Senate of Canada effective June 15, 2014, as a result of his appointment as Master (later Principal) of Massey College in Toronto. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on Political Strips Bob speaks with Jennie Byrne and Michele Cadario about their work promoting better representation for women on Boards of Directors with organizations.They have both transitioned their life long work in politics to dedicating themselves to help balance the representation of women. Jenni Byrne is a political advisor for the Conservative Party of Canada and former advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. She was once referred to as "the most powerful woman in Ottawa" and "the other woman" behind Prime Minister Stephen Harper. She also served as principal secretary to Doug Ford.Michele Cadario was the first woman in Canada to run a national election as Campaign Director for the Liberal Party in 2004 following her success as National Director for Paul Martin’s leadership campaign. She served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Martin and was a key member of each of his transition teams. More recently she was a senior strategist in the 2013 & 2017 BC Libéral campaigns and Deputy Chief of Staff to Premier Christy Clark until 2017. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob speak with Alex Neve about his role as Secretary-General Amnesty International Canada. A position that he's held since January 2000. They discuss how Alex got his interest in the work of Amnesty International, the work they do, and his upcoming retirement from the role. This is a great conversation to gain a deeper understanding of the Amnesty International organization and its work.Alex has been a member of Amnesty International since the mid-1980s and has worked for the organization nationally and internationally in a number of different roles, including missions to Tanzania, Guinea, Mexico, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Honduras, Zimbabwe, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, South Sudan, Bangladesh, and Ghana. In Toronto, he has been affiliated with the Centre for Refugee Studies at York University and has taught international human rights and refugee law at Osgoode Hall Law School. He regularly lectures, participates in conferences and speaks and writes in the national media on a range of human rights topics. Before taking on the role of secretary-general in January 2000, he served as a member of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In this week's episode, Bob shares his thoughts on the current situation with COVID-19. He walks us through some of the current changes we're facing from a political, economic, and societal perspective. The overarching message is that in these difficult times, we can't let our physical distance from one another weaken our resolve to do what needs to be done to defeat the current pandemic. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In this week's episode, Bob sits down with Pat Sorbara. They discuss her history in politics, her support for more women getting elected, her exit from politics, and her new book that covers a lot of these issues. Patricia Sorbara has been a political operative for more than forty years—a mainstay in the background of both federal and provincial politics in Ontario, dedicating her career to the Liberal Party. She’s worked for and with Liberal Opposition Leaders, Premiers, Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament and more candidates than any staffer could imagine.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

It's a very special episode of Political Stripes this week. The show is an interview that Bob had with famed author Erik Larson as part of Erik's tour promoting his new book "The Splendid and the Vile". They discuss the origin of the concept for the book, the creative process, and end off with some questions from the audience.Erik Larson is the author of eight books, six of which became New York Times bestsellers. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Russian history, language, and culture; he received a masters in journalism from Columbia University. After a brief stint at the Bucks County Courier Times, Erik became a staff writer for The Wall Street Journal, and later a contributing writer for Time Magazine. His magazine stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s, and other publications.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In this week's episode, Bob has a great conversation with Stephen Hurley on his 30 years in education.Bob and Stephen look back on historical studies done that created our current public education system included the Royal Commission that was completed by Bob when he was Premier of Ontario.This conversation leads to the current situation the Province finds itself in with the ongoing contract negotiations.Stephen is a retired teacher, who taught in the Catholic School Board and now runs a podcast platform focused on conversations about education. His show can be found at https://voiced.ca/project/in-conversation-with-stephen-hurley/Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week Bob speaks with Karen Ogen-Toews about what's happening with the Wet'suwet'en protests. Karen gives an inside view of some of the background that has led to the point of where we are now, and a review of some of the different players.Karen also gives some insights into how she hopes these protests can be resolved. Karen Ogen-Toews is the CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance.She was a founding member of the Alliance, and brings extensive experience to her role as CEO, having served as Chief of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation for six years.She now sits on the nation’s elected council, holding the Natural Resource/Energy and Economic Development portfolios.She is familiar with the needs of Indigenous communities throughout B.C., and seeks to increase economic opportunities for First Nations through providing information and education regarding responsible resource development.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

On this week's show, Bob speaks with Amanda Galbraith about the leadership race of the Conservative party. They cover the current candidates that have declared and speculated about one candidate that hasn't officially joined the race.Amanda is a Principal at Navigator, one of Canada's leading consulting firms on Public Strategy and Communications. She is also a former staffer for multiple conservative leaders, working with John Baird, and John Tory.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on the day of Britain's exit from the EU, Bob talks with Guardian journalist Martin Kettle about Brexit, how the country got here and what could be next for his country. Martin Kettle writes for the Guardian mostly on British, European, and American politics. He has worked on the Guardian since 1984 in several capacities, including as a columnist, classical music critic, political leader writer, Guardian Europe editor, and US bureau chief 1997-2001. He was chief leader writer 2001-6. He became an assistant editor of the paper in 1994.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor. More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/ 

In this week's episode, Bob talks to Rami Khouri about the current events in Iran. Rami provides a long view of the Arab world starting with the changes there post World War I. He brings us up to date on the current heightened state, and the strike on the Ukrainian airline.This show provides some great context for understanding the events in the current conflict.Rami G Khouri is a senior public policy fellow and journalism professor at the American University of Beirut, and a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In this week's episode Bob talks to Stephanie Carvin about the current events in Iran. Stephanie provides an insight into the history of the Iran/US conflict, how recent events have led to the current heightened state, and the strike on the Ukranian airline.This show provides some great context for understanding the events in the current conflict.Stephanie Carvin is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa. Her research focuses on domestic and international security, international law, terrorism, and technology. She currently teaches in the areas of international security, foreign policy, and critical infrastructure protection. From 2012 to 2015, she was a national security analyst with the Government of Canada.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/ 

On behalf of the Political Stripes Podcast, Bob Rae sends holiday greetings to all his listeners. We'll be back with our next full episode on January 16, 2020.This holiday message is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week, Bob Rae speaks with Mike Savage, former federal MP and the current mayor of Halifax. The two of them discuss the importance of municipal government as the third tier of government, especially in the face of fighting climate change.  They also consider the political challenge of raising taxes and how neglect from multiple layers of government has led to the country’s current housing crisis.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

On Episode 16 Bob talks to returning guest Ben Rowswel about Venezuela. Ben is the former Canadian Ambassador to Venezuela and has a keen insight into how the country has gone from the most prosperous in Latin America to one of the least. They also discuss the rise of populism around the world and the warning that Venezuela should serve. Ben Rowswell is currently the president of @theCIC, the platform for engaging citizens in the national conversation on Canada's role in the world.Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In this week's episode, Bob has a conversation with Steve Paikin around the First Ministers meeting.The conversation centers on healthcare and the call from Premiers for more investment from the Federal Government. Steven Paikin is a Canadian journalist, author, and documentary producer. Mr. Paikin has primarily worked for TVOntario, Ontario's public broadcaster, and is the anchor of TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda. You can find his show here: https://www.tvo.org/theagendaEnjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on the show, Bob addresses anti-semitism. He breaks down some of the history of anti-semitism and addresses how we still grapple with it today.A great show to provide some insight into anti-semitism. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

This week on Political Stripes Bob talks about the history of the Rohingya Crisis and provides some insight into the case that has been brought against Myanmar at the World Court. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/ 

This week Bob speaks with CBC's Michael Enright. Recently the two of them participated in an event at Millhaven prison in association with a charitable organization called Looking at the Stars. The event featured classical music being played for inmates in the prison and was the first time CBC produced part of their show on location in Millhaven.To listen to Michael's show on the event, you can find it herehttps://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-57-the-sunday-edition/clip/15745738-the-sunday-edition-for-november-10-2019To find out more about Looking at the Stars visit their websitehttps://lookingatthestars.org/Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/ 

In episode 11, Bob has an engaging conversation with journalist, editor, and author Robert Lewis on the changing relationship the media has had with Parliament Hill. Both Bob and Robert share stories from the past and analyze how the relationship has evolved over the last few years. Robert Lewis has been a journalist for over 40 years and written for Time Magazine, been the editor of Macleans Magazine, and served at the Vice President of Content Development for Roger Media. More about his history can be found at https://boblewis.ca/about/His book is Power, Prime Ministers, and the Press. It serves as a history of the press gallery and is rich in anecdotes about the people on Parliament Hill who have covered 23 prime ministers and 42 elections in the past 150 years. You can buy the book at https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1459742648/Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In episode 10, Bob has an in-depth conversation with Ben Rowswell, President of the Canadian International Council and former Ambassador to Venezuala on the current state of the world, where Canada is currently in our relationship with the US and China and how climate change will affect foreign policy in the future. This is a great primer for listeners looking to get a handle on Canadian foreign policy. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In episode 9, Bob gives a break down of the campaign in general, the election results, how the leaders performed, and how a minority government could work. Leveraging his experience of the 1985 Ontario provincial election, Bob gives the story of how he and Premier David Peterson developed their accord and why he thinks that type of arrangement couldn't work in the current environment. This episode concludes the election focus for Political Stripes, and Bob provides a preview of where the show is going in the future. Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

In episode 8, Bob speaks with Arlene Perly Rae, his wife of nearly 40 years. The conversation centers on what it's like to be the partner of a party leader during a campaign and the highs and lows that go along with that. They reminisce on past election cycles and how they dealt with the intense scrutiny.Also on the episode is a conversation with Sarbjit Kaur, a strategist, who has worked on many campaigns at several levels of government.  She shares her expertise and experience providing a breakdown of what the parties have been facing during this campaign.  

In Episode 7, Bob speaks with three experts in the various battlegrounds that could help decide the election. David Colletto speaks to the tightly contested battleground of the 905.Graham Fraser speaks to the hotbed of QuebecShachi Kurl speaks to what's happening in BCThis is an informative and educational walk through the battlegrounds that will shape the outcome of the election.

In Episode 6, Bob talks to Amanda Galbraith and Hugh Segal about why issues don't seem to be breaking through during this election cycle. This election cycle is beginning to be colloquially referred to as the "Seinfeld" election because it's about nothing. Listen to the expert opinions on why this phenomenon is happening. Amanda Galbraith is a Principal at Navigator and brings over 15 years of communications experience working in federal and municipal government, private sector, and political campaigns.Prior to joining Navigator, Amanda served as Director of Communications to the Mayor of Toronto. Hugh Segal is Head of Massey College, at the University of Toronto. Hugh is a former Chair of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee and the Special Senate Committee on anti-terrorism. He also served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mulroney, Associate Cabinet Secretary for federal-provincial relations in Ontario under Premier William Davis, and as President of the Institue for Research on Public Policy in Montreal.  

In episode 5 Bob reflects on the three main issues that may be driving voters in this election cycle. Listen to Bob's thoughts on Climate Change, Taxation, and Character. This is an insightful monologue that reflects Bob's deep experience in politics and his knowledge of what drives voters.  

This week on Political Stripes, Bob speaks to two well know Canadian pollsters, Shachi Kurl of Angus Reid and Frank Graves of EKOS Research. This conversation takes the listener to a deeper understanding of how polls are conducted, the historical significances, and who polls help shape campaigns. 

This week on Political Stripes, Bob has an exciting conversation on polling with Eric Grenier. Eric is a CBC Journalist and long-time poll analyst as well as host of CBC Pollcast. 

Welcome to Episode 2 of Political Stripes.This week, Bob talks with Vassy Kapelos, the host of CBC's Power and Politics. The conversation covers Vassy's history, and how the media covers campaigns. It's an interesting look at the topic from both sides of the coverage.

In episode 1, Bob sits down with his friend Rick Mercer to discuss the concept of showbusiness in politics. Rick Mercer is a well know and beloved Canadian comedian and political commentator.  

Bob Rae is bringing his experience and expertise in politics to the world of podcasting.Every week, he’ll bring a unique perspective that only he can provide as a former Premier of Ontario, and the former leader of the Federal Liberal party. He understands both provincial and federal politics deeply and will be sharing a behind the scenes view perspective. The new podcast is called Political Stripes and will be launching in September 2019.The initial run of episodes will be focused on the federal election and the issues and themes shaping the outcome. On the show will be other former leaders, pollsters, and expert in various fields to provide perspective and help to educate the listener, beyond the political spin. Beyond the federal election, Mr. Rae will be focused on major issues facing Canadians today both at home and abroad.