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This weekly Canadian based podcast looks at current events and politics. We advocate for: Peace, Love, Liberty, Personal Responsibility, and Limited Government.

Political Paradox


    • Feb 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Too Little, Too Late | 195

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 42:30


    This Episode: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps down, is it too little, too late? Then, Ontarians are going to the polls early, is this political opportunism? Plus, how much are you really saving under the federal Government's so-called GST Holiday? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/195

    Meet The New Boss, Same As The Old Boss | 194

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 73:33


    This Episode: We break down the 2024 election results. Then, polling suggest that a Majority of Canadians want to keep the door open to new immigrants… but do they really? Plus, Do you still subscribe to cable? Your TV line-up may change significantly in January. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/194 

    The House is Back | 193

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 60:50


    This Episode: Parliament is back in session, is an election around the corner? Then, do government handouts affect media coverage? Plus, we take a look at the latest US election news. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/193 

    Will The 2025 Federal Election Be Pushed Back? | 192

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 31:42


    This Episode: Inflation continues to grow, even though the media is saying it's falling, what's the real story? Then, Canada's 2025 election date could be pushed back, and the reason may shock you. Plus, fears about privatizing healthcare in Ontario, but what's the REAL fear? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/192 

    The Liberals Can't Catch a Break | 191

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 42:22


    This Episode: Political turmoil in Ottawa, the word wacko gets one politician kicked out. Then, Ontario drivers are now subject to a breathalyzer test by the OPP even if you haven't been drinking; is this a violation of civil liberties? Plus, federal hate speech legislation comes under fire, if Elon Musk and Margaret Atwood agree it's bad… it must be REALLY bad. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/191 

    63% Of Canadians No Longer Trust The Corporate Press | 190

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 62:19


    This Episode: More cuts at big media companies, did they do it to themselves? Then, 6 feet of social distancing… they made it up. Plus, what do Canadians think of state run healthcare? Turns out… not much. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/190 

    History Didn't Just Begin 6 Seconds Ago (Quick Hit) | 189

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 39:52


    This Episode: We talk about the Israel-Hamas war, unrealistic promises of Ontario's new Liberal leader, and a new approach to healthcare in Alberta. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/189 

    Trudeau Rearranges His Cabinet | 188

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 58:30


    This Episode: Parliament's fall session is underway; can the Trudeau liberals boost their popularity? Then, The federal government removes the GST on new apartment builds, will this bring housing costs down? Plus, turns out that paper straws aren't so good for the environment after all. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/188 

    The Corporate Press Can't Be Trusted | 187

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 68:34


    This Episode: Social media companies are pulling Canadian news links from their platforms, what effect will this have on the news industry? Then, pride month yielded a bunch of interesting stories, is there a rift developing in the LGBT community? Plus, last week was reportedly the hottest week in earth's history… but was it? Show Notes:  http://www.politicalparadox.ca/187

    Leave The Kids Alone | 186 (Quick Hit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 23:27


    This Episode: Bank of Canada hikes interest rate again, Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass removed from team's roster, and the gender ideology protests in Ottawa. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/186 Support Us Through Patreon

    Episode 1 - Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 47:03


    This Episode: We revisit the very first episode we ever did. Support Us Through Patreon

    How NOT To Debate a Political Opponent | 185

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 83:17


    This Episode: Trudeau announces an “Independent” investigation into foreign election interference, but how independent will it actually be? Then, Bill C-18 is in the works, should online news sites be compensated when their articles appear in search engines? Plus, Tickets here, get your tickets here… or not. Should ticketmaster be broken up? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/185  Support Us Through Patreon

    Who Watches The Watchers? | 184

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 81:29


    This Episode: Happy New Year! Here are the ways the state will get bigger in 2023. Then, the Kraken subvariant makes it's debut, and the media is leaving out one very important detail. Plus, a London woman sues a concert venue for overserving her alcohol, at what point does personal responsibility begin? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/184

    Privileged Politicians | 183

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 72:45


    This Episode: Justin Trudeau testifies at the emergencies act inquiry, and boy was it cringy. Then, Chrystia Freeland admits she's an elite, finally we get some truth. Plus, a poll suggests that a majority of Canadians support mask mandates, but the real world evidence suggests otherwise. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/183

    The False Illusion of ‘Sanctuary Cities' | 182

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 59:16


    This Episode: Polls show that federal support is waning for the Liberal Party, but you wouldn't know that by reading the headline. Then, the federal government announces a review of the cannabis act, has the legalization of marijuana achieved its original stated goals? Plus, progressives declare 'sanctuary cities' but then turn immigrants away when they show up, we'll explore this huge hypocrisy. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/182

    Yesterday's Conspiracy Theory, Is Today's Reality | 181

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 64:32


    This Episode: Lisa LaFlamme is out at CTV News, was this ageism, sexism… or something else? Then, Toronto's top housing official says Landlords shouldn't be allowed to raise rents between tenants, will this benefit renters? Plus, we talk about the academic practice of peer review, is it all it's cracked up to be? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/181

    What's Behind These Rising Prices? | 180

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 61:51


    This Episode: Voter turnout in Ontario's election at an all-time low… what's the reason for this? Then, Freedom convoy protesters return to Ottawa on Canada Day, and the media smear job was out in full force. Plus, Is it really oil costs that are responsible for rising prices across the board? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/180

    The Ontario Leaders Debate | 179

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 164:16


    This Episode: Real Time analysis of the Ontario leaders debate. Timeline: 00:00:30 - Opening thoughts 00:09:23 - The debate and real time analysis 02:40:00 -  Final thoughts Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/179

    What REALLY Causes Inflation? | 178

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 54:52


    This Episode: The Federal NDP agrees to prop up the Liberals for the next three years, but how long will this agreement really last? Then, a majority of Canadians support defunding the CBC, will it ever actually happen? Plus, the annual sunshine list is out in Ontario, does this list inadvertently cause more government spending? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/178

    Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? |177

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 41:56


    This Episode: We take a look into what led to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Then, The federal emergencies act is gone almost as quickly as it was implemented, but was it even necessary in the first place? Plus, How many lives did the pandemic lockdowns save? A new study has some dismal conclusions.

    The Small Fringe Minority | 176

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 63:57


    This Episode: Thousands gather on parliament hill to protest Vaccine mandates, but what we saw on TV didn't match reality. Then, a new poll shows support for government COVID measures waning; will things ever get back to normal? Plus, musical artists are taking a stand against misinformation. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/176

    The Razors Edge of Insanity? | 175

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 56:59


    This Episode: Canada locking down… again; stop me if you think you've heard this one before. Then, the Ontario government considers giving benefits to gig workers; don't they know that private insurance alternatives already exist? Plus, new laws that are coming your way in 2022. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/175

    A Pandemic Of The Vaccinated | 174

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 47:37


    This Episode: The Omicron variant is here, how concerned should we be? Then, you know that $200 PCR test for border travel? You can get it for free. Plus, we reveal the most dangerous Christmas songs to drive to. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/174

    This is What Passes For a Nobel Prize? | 173

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 41:19


    This Episode: The federal government says ‘no EI for you' for those fired for not disclosing their vaccination status. Then, a Canadian born economist wins a Nobel Prize for peddling economic fallacies, we'll set the record straight. Plus, the Ontario Libertarian Party elects a new leader, Mark Snow sits down with us for a one-on-one interview. Timeline: 00:00:50 - Opening thoughts 00:29:35 - Interview: Mark Snow, OLP Leader 00:40:42 - Final thoughts Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/173  

    Meet The New Boss, Same as The Old Boss | 172

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 39:23


    This Episode: Election 44 is in the books; well, that was a big waste of time. Then, should Erin O'Toole be given a second chance as Conservative leader? Plus, the real cost of ‘free' Canadian healthcare. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/172 

    The English Leaders Debate | 171

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 131:43


    This Episode: Real time reaction to the English leaders debate. Timeline: 00:00:30 - Opening thoughts 00:03:33 - The debate and real time analysis 02:05:21 -  Final thoughts Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/171

    A Split Society | 170

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 59:06


    This Episode: Legalized discrimination; Vaccine passports come to Canada. Then, the housing market has become a hot election issue; how do we lower housing prices? Plus, which party do Canadians think has a hidden agenda? The answer might surprise you. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/170

    A Snap Election | 169

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 56:13


    This Episode: And they're off, Canada's 44th federal election campaign is underway. Then, the dates are set for the leaders debates, who's in and who's out? Plus, you won't believe who Facebook has tasked as being their official fact checker for the election; other the other hand, maybe you will believe it. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/169

    Billionaires In Space, That's a Good Thing | 168

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 73:50


    This Episode: Are we headed for a fall election? All signs point to yes. Then, Billionaires in space, we explain the positive side. Plus, everything wrong with progressive thought summed up in one Facebook post; let's fact check the fact checkers. http://www.politicalparadox.ca/168

    Bills, Bills, Bills | 167

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 40:44


    This Episode: Democracy dies in darkness; Canada's social media censorship bill passes in the middle of the night. Then, single game sports betting is soon to be legal in Canada, it's about time. Plus, the Ontario government adds financial literacy to its math curriculum, maybe they should worry about balancing their own books. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/167

    How Convenient That They Left That Out | 166

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 57:56


    This Episode: New questions about the Government's role in Canada's residential school system, why weren't we taught about this in the public school system? Then, why has the price of lumber been skyrocketing? I have a theory. Plus, the CDC changes it's mask policy, let's watch the spin... begin. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/166

    An Abuse of Police Power | 165

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 46:27


    This Week: Ontario brings in unprecedented police powers, is it time for Doug Ford to step down? Then, Derek Chauvin found guilty in the death of George Floyd, was this a fair trial? Plus, those traveling into Canada have found a loophole to avoid the government's expensive hotel quarantine. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/165

    EP 164 - The State Against Minorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 43:38


    This Week: Reports of anti-Asian hate crimes are surging in Canada, but where has the history of racism actually come from? Then, the Canadian Senate passes a grim milestone. Plus, The Ontario Government phases out it's FAX machines... just like everyone else did 20 years ago. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/164

    EP 163 - They Just Don't Get It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 48:25


    This Week: The federal government introduces a Gun buyback program, is this solution practical or political? Then, wind turbines aren't spinning in Texas, but the politicians certainly are. Plus, you know Canada's debt is too high when the Canadian taxpayer's federation can no longer track it. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/163 

    EP 162 - Wasted Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 66:35


    This Week: Cancel culture is on the rise, is anybody safe anymore? Then, Canadians paid millions more in carbon tax than they received in rebates, are we really surprised? Plus, sales of cassette tapes doubled in 2020, and you won't believe who the top-selling artist is. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/162 

    EP 161 - Rules For Thee, But Not For Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 64:23


    This Week: The Coronavirus vaccine rollout has begun, and to the surprise of no one, politicians are using it as a photo opportunity. Then, Ottawa to hike the federal carbon tax to $170 a tonne by 2030, at least there is one silver lining to this announcement. Plus, we open up the Political Paradox mailbag. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/161 

    EP 160 - A Lack of Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 56:41


    This Week: The federal government lays out its economic plans going forward, but what does half this stuff have to do with COVID-19? Then, a Toronto restaurant owner has been operating without a licence, could licencing still work without the state? Plus, just weeks after the US election, a Coronavirus vaccine is ready for approval... what a coincidence. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/160 

    EP 159 - I Take It Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 83:36


    This Week: The Ontario Government is going digital... just like everyone else did 20 years ago; Then, Toronto police officers are rarely disciplined, even for serious crimes; Plus, we'll analyze the chaotic US election results. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/159 

    EP 158 - The Home Stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 71:40


    This Week: The federal government survives a no-confidence vote, but when might we see the next election? Then, when a COVID-19 Vaccine comes to market, who should be the first to receive it? Plus, we analyze the home stretch of the 2020 US election. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/158 

    EP 157 - Can a Biden/Harris Ticket Win The Presidency?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 59:13


    This Week: Canada's pandemic alert system is back up after a year-long absence... excuse me? Then, the lockdowns have had a negligible effect on global temperatures, how should we interpret this? Plus, should tipping be included in the price of your restaurant bill? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/157 

    EP 156 - That's Outrageous!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 44:46


    This Week: An Ontario MPP has been kicked out of the PC Caucus, and the reason is outrageous. Then, Canada's police chiefs are calling for the decriminalization of personal drug use, will this work? Plus, are the US election polls wrong... again? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/156 

    EP 155 - Anti-Science Arguments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 96:34


    This Week: A movement is afoot to defund police, but what does defund really mean? Then, Statscan says food insecurity is on the rise, we'll take you behind where those numbers actually come from. Plus, Ontario schools to teach financial literacy, this is a great move but let's add a few more things. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/155 

    EP 154 - Behind The COVID-19 Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 51:14


    This Week: We take a look at the coronavirus numbers, are deaths being over-reported? Then, some want more regulation in Ontario's long-term care homes, but the industry is already heavily regulated. Plus, America approves a new suicide prevention hotline, but one major aspect was overlooked. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/154 

    EP 153 - The Ignored Questions of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 47:55


    This Week: We give our thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis. Then, CBC funding is at an all-time high, while viewership is at an all-time low. Plus, where the heck have I been? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/153

    The Best of 2019 - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 60:56


    This Week: We continue our annual look back at our favourite moments of the year. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/ 

    The Best of 2019 - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 38:25


    This Week: It's our annual look back at our favourite moments of the year. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/ 

    EP 152 - Phone Scams, Climate Change, and Wind Turbines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 31:10


    This Week: The CRTC steps up efforts to combat spoofed calls, will this be successful? Then, the province of Ontario is scrapping the pot retail lottery for a more open system, just how it should have been in the first place. Plus, a Winnipeg mom is demanding a apology from her son's school after some cruel and unusual punishment, do you agree? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/152 

    EP 151 - Healthcare, Climate Change, and Landlords

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 43:50


    This Week: Could private healthcare be coning to British Columbia? Then, Calgary looks at privatizing some city services, will this save money? Plus, Italy has an alternative option to those paper straws. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/151 

    EP 150 - Don Cherry, Climate Change, and Medical Malpractice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 47:23


    This Week: Don Cherry has been fired for controversial remarks, but was the firing warranted? Then, 11,000 scientists have signed a declaration claiming a climate emergency, but how carefully was the list vetted? Plus, medical malpractice is on the rise in Canada, didn't we hear this same story 5 years ago? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/150 

    EP 149 - Vaping, Guns, and Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 36:09


    This Week: The NDP say that universal pharmacare will be their first order of business, will the new minority government fall over this? Then, we have the answer to why a civilian needs an AR-15 rifle. Plus, If you're going to San Francisco... just don't Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/149 

    EP 148 - Federal Election Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 43:36


    This Week: We analyze all the angles from last week's federal election. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/148 

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