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Talking Politics with Nico Johnson and a new special guest every week.

The Post Millennial


    • Oct 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Trump's COVID test is being celebrated by the media, Libby Emmons - Talking Politics Ep 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 12:42


    After a chaotic week in US politics, Libby Emmons speaks about the strange media response to Trump's positive COVID test and a lawless debate that was un-Presidential but beneficial to Trump's campaign nonetheless

    Catherine McKenna's dog meat controversy with Roberto Wakerell-Cruz - Talking Politics Ep. 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 14:24


    Welcome back to Talking Politics! In this episode we talk to This Week In Canada podcast host Roberto Wakerell-Cruz about Catherine McKenna's dog meat eating controversy, as well as the new COVID regulations coming to a province near you!

    RBG's Supreme Court vacancy & how New York has been ruined -Talking Politics Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 15:33


    Matt Palumbo speaks about his new book, Dumb and Dumber: How Cuomo and DeBlasio Ruined New York, the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Ginsburg and the verbal acrobatics being performed by both Democrats and Republicans to justify their stances on replacing a Justice during an election year.

    "Donald Trump would destroy Biden in a debate" Ian Miles Cheong -Talking Politics Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 21:27


    Ian Miles Cheong talks to Matthew Grainger about unrest in the US and Trump's chances of winning in November.

    The Power of Ontario's Teacher's Unions, Trump's Nobel Peace Prize -Talking Politics Ep. 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 14:09


    This week, we had two fantastic guests, Brian Lilley and Libby Emmons. Brian Lilley exposed the increasing power of Ontario's Teacher's Unions in the wake of school reopening and how he thinks Ford should be dealing with them. Libby Emmons, the US Editor of the Post Millennial, talked media bias, Biden's scripted press conferences, and the news that Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

    O'Toole's time to shine! - Talking Politics Ep. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 18:40


    Welcome back to Talking Politics! Erin O'Toole has been elected CPC leader so Nico talked to True North's Andrew Lawton about his chances of beating Trudeau. We also talk about MacKay's stunning defeat and the role of the media.

    Kamala Harris is not the messiah! - Talking Politics Ep. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 17:19


    Hello everyone, welcome back to this week's episode of Talking Politics. In this episode, Nico sits down with Will Chamberlain who is the publisher at Human Events (Ronald Reagan's favourite mag). We talk about Biden's veep choice and why it's not as golden as some Dems may think.

    Andrew Scheer on his legacy & Justin Trudeau - Talking Politics Ep. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 16:04


    Welcome back to Talking Politics. In this episode, Nico sat down with the Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer who reflected on his legacy, Canadian democracy and Justin Trudeau's leadership.

    Erin O'Toole on Trudeau's WE disaster - Talking Politics Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 17:46


    This week, the Conservative leadership contender Erin O'Toole sat down with Nico Johnson to discuss the WE scandal, his leadership campaign and Trudeau's response to coronavirus. The CPC ballot deadline is coming up on August 21, and Erin told us that he is "cautiously optimistic."

    Barbara Kay on the death of Canadian media - Talking Politics Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 27:54


    TPM's Political Correspondent Nico Johnson talked to Barbara Kay this week whose article about leaving the National Post went viral across Canada. Barbara has worked at the National Post for most of her career, yet in recent years the newsroom has been captured by young, progressive journalists who seem to want to shut down the paper's diversity of opinion.

    David Marcus on the attack on our history - Talking Politics Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 16:36


    TPM's Nico Johnson chatted with David Marcus, the New York Correspondent at the Federalist. David talked about the attack on American heroes and how it got to this point. In particular, David discussed his work in protecting statues. On top of this, David talked about Trump's reelection chances and whether Biden can actually become president in November.

    The Conservative Ethics Critic on Trudeau's WE Charity Scandal - Talking Politics Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 12:08


    This week has not been a good one for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His government is in hot water again after someone (is it the PMO, or is it the civil service?) awarded a charity a $900 million contract to pay students for volunteering work.

    Leslyn Lewis on her Conservative leadership bid - Talking Politics Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 22:55


    The Post Millennial's Nico Johnson chatted with Dr. Leslyn Lewis, a contender in the Conservative Leadership race. Dr. Lewis discussed how her campaign has been surging, Justin Trudeau's legacy, and how Canada's foreign policy would change if she were to become Prime Minister.

    Ian Miles Cheong on the Democrat's Cowardice - Talking Politics Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 19:53


    Welcome back to Talking Politics! This week, Nico sat down with the wonderful Ian Miles Cheong who is the Managing Editor at Human Events and the Contributing Editor here at The Post Millennial. In this episode, we discussed Trump's (dwindling?) reelection chances, Democrat cowardice in the face of the protests and much more.

    Brad Polumbo on President Trump's Legacy - Talking Politics Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 23:10


    The Post Millennial's Nico Johnson talked to Brad Polumbo, an American contributor here at The Post Millennial and the DC Examiner. Brad discussed Trump's legacy, the upcoming presidential election, and America's disinterest in Canada.

    Pierre Poilievre on his Leadership Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 29:28


    The shadow finance minister and ex-leadership hopeful, Pierre Poilievre, talks with the Post Millennial's Nico Johnson on his leadership campaign, the illegal blockades, and Justin Trudeau's legacy

    Amber Athey on Trump's reelection chances and the BLM protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 18:13


    The Post Millennial's Nico Johnson talked to The Spectator USA's Washington Editor Amber Athey about the recent Black Lives Matter protests in the United States, Donald Trump's dwindling reelection and Justin Trudeau's reputation south of the border.

    Libby Emmons on the George Floyd Protests and the Presidential Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 22:28


    The Post Millennial's Senior Editor Libby Emmons discussed the protests in the United States, the lockdown and the upcoming presidential election with host Nico Johnson. Libby is a prolific writer, with words in The Federalist, The New York Post and Spectator USA.

    Roberto Wakerell-Cruz on China, Trudeau, and Ontario nursing homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 30:42


    The Post Millennial's Nico Johnson discusses Canadian politics with Roberto Wakerell-Cruz, News editor at The Post Millennial. Roberto and I chatted about China, Meng Wanzhou, and the situation in Ontario and Quebec nursing homes.

    Brian Lilley on Trudeau's Handling of the Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 31:45


    The Post Millennial's Nico Johnson chatted with Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley about the lockdown, Justin Trudeau's handling of coronavirus, Doug Ford's Ontario and the new Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca.

    How CANZUK Could Benefit Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 26:25


    The Post Millennial's Nico Johnson discussed CANZUK with James Skinner, Chief Executive of CANZUK International. James explained how a closer economic, diplomatic, and migrational relationship between New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. could benefit Canadians across the country.

    Toby Young on the Failure of the Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 36:22


    Nico Johnson sat down with Toby Young to discuss the mistake of the coronavirus lockdown. Toby is the associate editor at the Spectator, founder of the Free Speech Union, and founder of the website https://lockdownsceptics.org.

    Michelle Rempel Garner on Justin Trudeau's handling of coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 31:18


    We sat down with Calgary-Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel Garner to talk Wexit, Justin Trudeau, coronavirus, and more.

    Erin O'Toole wants to Privatize Parts of the CBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 9:23


    In this episode, host Nico Johnson speaks with the Shadow Foreign Affairs Critic Erin O'Toole, who is running to become the leader of the Conservative party, and then possibly Prime Minister after that.

    Rick Peterson on Running for CPC Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 30:16


    In this episode, host Nico Johnson speaks with Rick Peterson, who is running for CPC leadership.

    Marilyn Gladu on Running for CPC Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 21:26


    In this episode, host Nico Johnson speaks with Sarnia-Lambton MP Marilyn Gladu, who is running for CPC leadership for the first time in her career.

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