Untangled

On November 22, 1963, US President John F Kennedy was assassinated while visiting Dallas, Texas. While officially it was determined that Lee Harvey Oswald was working alone, this explanation has never fully satisfied anyone. Join Kevin, Han, and Simon as we explore everything about the Kennedy Assassination, from the aspects that don't make sense, weird evidence, and the plethora of potential suspects. ..... Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

In 1937, Amelia Earhart embarked on her most ambitious expedition yet - a circumnavigation of the globe. But she never came back. Join Hannah, Han, and Simon as we explore who Amelia Earhart was, and then spend some time on the various theories of what her fate was. ..... Next Episode: JFK Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

One Thanksgiving evening in 1971, a man known as Dan Cooper commandeered Northwest Airlines flight 305. After receiving his ransom, he parachuted out the back - and was never seen again. Join Ryan, Han, and Simon as we explore the extraordinary details and numerous suspects in the most classic of aviation's heists. ..... Next Episode: Amelia Earhart Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Have you ever seen the Earth's curve? So how do you know it's actually a globe ... and not a flat earth? Join Daniel, Han, and Simon as we explore one of the most classic of conspiracies - Flat Earth! We'll take a dive into the history of the theory, the werid facts about its proponents, and a quick look at what modern flat earthers believe. ..... Next Episode: D.B. Cooper Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Humans have always looked up with awe at our red neighbour - especially because it's so similar yet so different to our home, earth. So when scientists, astronomers, and observers begin discovering canals, radio signals, and faces on Mars... does this mean that there is also life on Mars? Join Kris, Han, and Simon as we explore the possibility of life on Mars, and the bunch of claims people have made over the past 200 years. ..... Next Episode: Flat Earth Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Throughout history, people have written about discovering a ton of islands and countries. But... some of these places turned out not to exist. But what if they do exist, or disappeared? Join Felix, Han, and Simon as we examine our favorite cases of places that don't actually exist... or do they? Featuring a look at Thule, Taured, Doveland, and Isla Bermeja. ..... Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

In the late 1950s, Avro Canada developed the fastest fighter-interceptor the world had ever seen. However, to the disappointment of all Canadians, this program was cancelled and the Avro Arrow remained a mere legend. Join Drake, Han, and Simon as we explore what the Avro Arrow was, why it could have been cancelled, and what changes it would have made to Canada if it was not cancelled. ..... Next Episode: Phantom Islands Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to see a few visuals to accompany the podcast, check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dpKoL7CHSvTMcBgkOsf1Q If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Welcome to our Valentine's special: where we look at what astrology can tell us about ourselves and our relationships! Join Max, Upama, Han, and Simon as we explore what Astrology is, how the stars and constellations affect us, and our relationships. Finally, to make this a true 'Valentine's Special', we look at Max and Upama's past relationship and see if Astrology could lend any insights! ...... Next Episode: The Avro Arrow Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Star Wars is a series we all love... but with lots of fans also comes lots of over-analysis. Join Sav, Han, and Simon as we take a look at a bunch of our favourite Star Wars conspiracies and mysteries - including themes like who shot first, Darth Jar Jar, Bigger Luke, and R5D4. ...... Next Episode: Horoscopes (Valentines Special) Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Time Travel seems like science fiction... but so did space travel 100 years ago. What would time travel look like? Is it possible? And are there any time travellers? Join Matt, Han, and Simon as we explore what time travel would look like according to modern physics, as well as some more wacky accounts of time travel: including the beloved John Titor, who visited us from the year 2036. ...... Timestamps Physics of Time Travel: 16:55 The Case of Rudolph Fentz: 28:10 The Mystery of Ettore Majarano: 34:15 The Tale of John Titor: 42:00 ...... Next Episode: Star Wars "Grab bag" Episode Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

We all know the tragic tale of the 'unsinkable' Titanic who sank on her maiden voyage in 1912. But some claim that the ship that sank was not the Titanic - but rather her sister ship, the Olympic. Is there any merit behind this theory? Join Crystle, Han, and Simon as we explore the history of the Titanic and check to see if a swap really took place. ...... Next Episode: John Titor and Time Travel Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Do you believe that Bigfoot exists? Many claim that there's tons of evidence - but can any of that convince us? Join Cole, Han, and Simon as we take a look at the evidence that exists for bigfoot, ranging from historical accounts to infamous videos to footprints. ...... Next Episode: Titanic! Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

Who doesn't love the Beatles? We sure do - and with everything that is beloved, there are also some juicy conspiracies. Notably, with the Beatles, a strange rumour popped up that Paul McCartney had died in 1966 and was replaced. Join Tom, Han, and Simon as we explore how likely this was to happen! We'll take you through an in-depth tour of the theory and all the alleged clues the Beatles left behind for us to uncover. ...... Next Episode: Bigfoot! Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

They said Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space... but was he really? The phantom cosmonaut theory postulates that the USSR sent up a bunch of cosmonauts to space before Gagarin - with Gagarin being the first to survive. Is there any historical merit to this theory? Join Ryan, Han, and Simon as we explore the depths of Soviet space exploration! ...... Next Episode: Is Paul McCartney Dead? Please like and subscribe! Leave a comment about which theory you'd like to see next! If you want to be on this podcast, shoot an email to us at untanglingpolitics@gmail.com.

There's this weird theory floating around that Canadian PM Justin Trudeau might be related to the former Cuban leader Fidel Castro... is there any merit to this? Could Trudeau really be an illegitimate lovechild of the 70s... or is this simply some anti-communist rhetoric? In this pilot episode of a new podcast series, join Simon and Han as we examine the historical facts and the modern speculation behind some fantastic tales. Let me know your thoughts on this series! New episodes coming soon!

About two weeks out from the election, join Sav, Yussef, and Simon as we reflect upon the biggest lessons we think can be learned from election 2021! Also, we do a quick review of the big stories that plagued the headlines last week. __________ Tags: Introduction to us: 00:56 Headlines from last week Release of the Two Michaels: 03:21 Bernier Twitter Ban: 12:31 Annamie Paul Resignation: 15:12 Lessons 1: Create a robust platform quick: 22:42 2: Regionalism is very much alive: 29:56 3: Get your house in order: 39:53 4: The need for diverse representation: 46:59 Personal Question: 59:37 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

So election day was yesterday: who won and who lost? Join Drake, Kevin, Sav, and Simon as we all reflect on the results and what we think the implications might be! __________ Tags: Introduction to us: 00:36 Thoughts on Election Night: 02:48 Election results: 06:08 Liberals: 08:08 Conservatives: 10:12 Bloc Quebecois: 14:11 NDP: 19:46 PPC: 25:04 Green: 30:21 Voter Turnout: 40: 23 Who won? Who lost?: 47:46 Personal Question: 52:21 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

On our final extra-long episode before election day, we take some time to analyze and rate each party's campaign! Join Drake, Kevin, and Simon as we look at each campaign and see who did well, who flopped, and what each party's issues were. Oh, and we makes some final predictions too! _______ Tags: Introduction to us: 00:53 What do we think about Election 2021?: 02:12 Rating each campaign intro: 08:19 Bloc Quebecois: 09:27 Conservatives: 14:33 Greens: 24:39 Liberals: 35:36 NDP: 46:59 PPC: 57:15 Final predictions: 71:21 Personal Question (who are we voting for?): 79:48 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Most of this podcast has been exploring what young people feel about election 2021: but what is it like to be a candidate? Join Simon as we talk with Karen Matthews (Liberal Candidate, Norfolk/Haldimand) about who she is, why she's running, and what impacts COVID-19 has had on her campaign. Big thanks to Karen for taking the time to make this happen! ______________ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

One of the trends to keep an eye on during Election 2021 has been the performance of the Conservative party under their new leader, Erin O'Toole. Join Tony and Simon as we examine how the PC campaign has been, how O'Toole has faired as a leader, and also take a quick look at whether the Conservatives should be worried about the rising PPC poll numbers. ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

One of the biggest absences from Election 2021 is the issue of foreign policy. In the past, foreign policy has played a lively role in Canadian elections: but this year, this does not seem to be the case. Join Kris, Ryan, and Simon as we explore what foreign policy issues have been somewhat relevant, why foreign policy has disappeared from the campaign, and what foreign policy issues deserved more attention. Tags: Introduction to us: 00:46 Foreign policy in election 2021: 04:30 Afghanistan: 07:41 China: 12:01 CANZUK: 16:31 Will this election change Canadian foreign policy: 26:33 Should foreign policy be more relevant: 34:50 Arctic and northwest passage: 36:44 Final thoughts: 41:04 Personal Question: 50:36 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Is this your first time voting? Confused about some aspects of voting? Fear not! The University of Waterloo Political Science Student's Association is teaming up with Simon to talk you through the process, as well as explain some concepts like strategic voting. ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

The leaders faced off tonight for the one (and only) English-language debate for the 2021 Canadian Federal election but... who won? Join Sav, Kevin, and Simon as we give our reactions to the debate, explore the impacts, and crown our winners and losers. Tags: Introduction to us: 00:32 Did the debate live up to the hype?: 02:32 Structure: 05:44 Blanchet: 06:31 Paul: 10:26 Trudeau: 16:07 Singh: 19:52 O'Toole: 25:39 Final Ratings: 30:50 How will this debate affect the polls?: 31:21 Personal Question: 34:36 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Last night was the first and only official French language debate of the 2021 campaign! How did we think the leaders did? What issues were addressed? Who won, and who lost? Join Drake, Yussef, and Simon as we talk about what happened in this debate and give our thoughts. Tags: Introduction to us: 00:42 First impressions on the debate: 02:24 Structure: 08:41 Health: 11:30 Trudeau's domestic image: 09:16 Labour: 13:38 Environment: 21:45 First Nations, Culture, and Identity: 30:12 Justice and Foreign Affairs: 40:32 Who won? Who lost?: 47:22 Personal Question: 52:49 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing semiweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Back in 2015, Trudeau and the Liberals rode to success on a huge wave of popularity. But, this has been waning as of late... why? Join Harvey and Simon as we explore Trudeau's image, his popularity both at home and abroad, and what the hits (scandals!) to his popularity have been. Tags: Introduction to us: 00:58 Thoughts on the campaigns so far: 04:04 Thoughts on Trudeau: 07:12 International perspectives on Trudeau: 11:30 Trudeau's domestic image: 17:03 Trudeau's controversies and scandals: 18:12 Reactions to scandals: 28:20 Debates: 37:17 How election 2021 will impact Canada's image abroad: 38:54 Final thoughts: 44:10 Personal Question: 49:10 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Are you looking forward to the upcoming debates? We sure are! Join Sav, Kevin, and Simon as we talk about what we think each leader should do during the sept. 8 and sept. 9 debates. Also, we give some thoughts on the recent Liberal platform and the steadying Conservative popularity. Tags: Introduction to us: 00:49 Thoughts on the campaigns so far: 03:08 The Liberal Platform: 05:05 Polls: 08:32 Debate intro: 16:10 Conservatives: 16:53 Liberals: 23:59 NDP: 28:35 Greens: 37:45 Bloc Quebecois: 44:48 Final thoughts: 49:54 Personal Question: 53:22 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Most of our episodes have focused on more urban perspectives but what to rural communities think about this election? Join Cole and Simon as we explore the changes we've seen in our rural community of Norfolk County. What issues are rural Canadians facing, and how is this impacting their votes? Tags: Introduction to us: 00:38 Rural Issues: 6:45 Rising anti-Liberal sentiments: 18:21 Vaccinations: 21:01 Solutions: 23:15 Personal Question: 31:35 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Throughout the 2010s, the Green party of Canada has been slowly increasing in popularity and mainstream success. However, throughout 2021, the party led by Annamie Paul suffered a number of controversies and scandals. Join Drake and Simon as we explore what happened and if the Green party can replicate their gains of 2019. Tags: Introduction to us: 1:10 Thoughts on the 2021 Election so far: 4:11 History and Intro to the Green Party: 5:33 The Elizabeth May Era: 8:27 Who is Annamie Paul?: 11:04 The Fissures start: 14:01 The Controversies implode: 15:53 Annamie's Reaction: 20:31 Votes of Non-confidence and Lawsuits: 22:59 Green Party Today: 32:33 Final Thoughts: 34:38 Most and Least Optimistic Predictions: 40:34 Personal Question: 46:50 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

This past week, the polls have shown the conservatives slowly overtaking the Liberals. Join Kevin, Ryan, and Simon as we talk about what we think this trend means and whether the liberals could still pull off a 2021 election victory. Tags: Introduction to us: 00:47 Polls: 4:55 Reasons for Liberal losses: 9:07 Can the Liberals make up this ground?: 14:18 Anti-Vax protests at Liberal rallies: 18:05 Singh's Rising Popularity: 22:45 PPC Popularity: 26:58 Final Thoughts: 30:50 Personal Question: 34:59 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

Canada's Progressive Conservative (PC) party has been at the focal point of the 2021 election, seeing a somewhat unexpected rise in their polling numbers. But... how are these ideas and policies? Join Yussef and Simon as we take an in-depth glance at the PC platform for this election! Tags: Introductions to us and election 2021: 1:10 Opinions on Election 2021: 4:09 Platform Cover: 8:36 Jobs and Economic Growth: 13:40 Lowering Prices: 22:44 Health Care: 25:48 Accountability: 28:44 Climate: 30:49 Platform Wrap-up: 33:24 Overall Impressions and Final Thoughts: 34:55 Personal Question: 38:11 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

The New Democratic Party (NDP) is Canada's left-leaning party advocating a range of social and equality policies. Led by Jagmeet Singh, they've been making headlines this campaign with a number of interesting promises. Today, join Sav and Simon as we dissect their 115-page platform and give some thoughts on the high points and low points. Tags: Introductions to us and election 2021: 0:52 Opinions on Election 2021: 7:00 NDP Platform Intro: 14:30 Affordability: 17:35 Jobs, Economy and Taxes: 26:03 Climate: 31:44 Health Care and Equality: 34:02 Overall Impressions and Final Thoughts: 40:52 Personal Question: 46:19 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

The first week of the 2021 is just about wrapped up... who won? Who lost? What's next? Join Ryan and Simon as we discuss all that this first week of Election 2021 brought us. Tags: Introductions: 0:44 Opinions on Election 2021: 4:12 Liberals: 8:39 NDP: 17:00 Conservatives: 23:56 Who Won: 32:03 Who Lost: 35:30 Polls: 36:51 Personal Question: 40:12 ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!

In our pilot episode, join Kevin and Simon as we explore why Election 2021 was called. Do we think it was a good idea? What will the repercussion be? Next, we introduce the main players and make some tantalizing predictions on how each party will do! ______ If you want to be on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to untanglingpolitics@gmail.com, or shoot Simon a message! If you enjoyed, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment! New episodes should be releasing biweekly during the 2021 Election campaign, so stay tuned!