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Will the Coutts 2, Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick, who have been in jail for over 2 years, get nine years in jail as the Crown prosecution wants or will they get justice? Listen to tucker and independent Jounalist Gord Magill as he and David discuss how the Coutts trial has been mismanaged from the start and how evidence was potentially misused and misrepresented by police and prosecution. Like the Freedom Convoy trial in Ottawa, THIS IS A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM IN CANADA. -Give Send Go: Coutts 2 Fundraiser for Legal Fees: https://www.givesendgo.com/trudeauspoliticalprisoners-Gord Magill's Autonomous Truck(er)s recent Substack article https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/trial-updates-and-recent-podcastGord's X: @GordMagill-Video clip from Mocha Bezirgan, independent journalist: X @BezirganMocha; https://www.mediabezirgan.com/....KRAYDEN'S RIGHT: RESOLVE TO RESISTThanks for watching to the end this really helps small channels like this!  I include Canadian NEWS LINKS of the articles I write in my video descriptions. READ The Post Millennial: Trudeau has his cabinet in line but is losing control of regular MPs. Backbench caucus Members of Parliament have said they have grave concerns about a future without change in the Trudeau government.  https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-has-his-cabinet-in-line-but-is-losing-control-of-regular-mps ...SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Substack FREE or Paid Subscription: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Rumble Subscriber Option: https://kraydensright.locals.com/Pay Direct on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/standonguard...SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO KEEP SEEING THIS CHANNEL-Please SUBSCRIBE & HIT the bell. This is FREE and it will help you BEAT Trudeau's censorship so you get notifications on my YouTube Channel even when the censorship laws come into FULL effect so Trudeau and YT cannot hide this content: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden -And/or subscribe and hit the notifications on my Rumble channel to also keep informed of the latest Canadian news you won't hear on the msm https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight...MORE ways you can find and support my work:   -Krayden's Right Substack: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight-Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidKrayden-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KraydensRight-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-on-guard-with-david-krayden/id1684148154-Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfyNi7gqJpRYS7iuGcWhw...✨FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 106A-117 of the US Copyright Law.#davidkrayden #kraydensright #standonguard #cdnpoli #uspoli #ukpoli #news #independentjournalists NEW!! You can now find Stand on Guard with David Krayden on most podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Youtube music, Substack.

Justin Trudeau is LOOKING FOR THAT ACTING AWARD again. Here he is falsely claiming economic success for Canada while claiming the Opposition Conservatives want chaos!...NEWS ARTICLESREAD The Post Millennial: Trudeau has his cabinet in line but is losing control of regular MPs. Backbench caucus Members of Parliament have said they have grave concerns about a future without change in the Trudeau government.  https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-has-his-cabinet-in-line-but-is-losing-control-of-regular-mps READ The Post Millennial: California moves to give illegal immigrants up to $150,000 loans for new homes.  California could be the first state in America to provide illegal immigrants with up to $150,000 in taxpayer-funded loans.https://thepostmillennial.com/california-moves-to-give-illegal-immigrants-up-to-150000-loans-for-new-homesREAD The Post Millennial: Kamala reverses course on EV mandates despite supporting them for years.  The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris claimed Tuesday that she doesn't support mandates for electric vehicles (EVs).https://thepostmillennial.com/kamala-reverses-course-on-ev-mandates-despite-supporting-them-for-years...KRAYDEN'S RIGHT: RESOLVE TO RESISTThanks for watching to the end this really helps small channels like this!  I include Canadian NEWS LINKS of the articles I write in my video descriptions. ...SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Substack FREE or Paid Subscription: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Rumble Subscriber Option: https://kraydensright.locals.com/Pay Direct on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/standonguard...SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO KEEP SEEING THIS CHANNEL-Please SUBSCRIBE & HIT the bell. This is FREE and it will help you BEAT Trudeau's censorship so you get notifications on my YouTube Channel even when the censorship laws come into FULL effect so Trudeau and YT cannot hide this content: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden -And/or subscribe and hit the notifications on my Rumble channel to also keep informed of the latest Canadian news you won't hear on the msm https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight...MORE ways you can find and support my work:   -Krayden's Right Substack: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight-Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidKrayden-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KraydensRight-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-on-guard-with-david-krayden/id1684148154-Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfyNi7gqJpRYS7iuGcWhw...✨FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 106A-117 of the US Copyright Law.#davidkrayden #kraydensright #standonguard #cdnpoli #uspoli #ukpoli #news #independentjournalistsNEW!! You can now find Stand on Guard with David Krayden on most podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Youtube music, Substack.

Pierre Poilievre is DEMANDS NDP HUCKSTER Jagmeet Singh to put the needs of Canadians over his cushy taxpayer-funded pension and to break up the alliance made in HELL in Justin Trudeau and the LIBS. Also, did you catch the "interview" last night with Kamala Harris? YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!..KRAYDEN'S RIGHT: RESOLVE TO RESISTThanks for watching to the end this really helps small channels like this!  I include Canadian NEWS LINKS of the articles I write in my video descriptions. READ The Post Millennial: Trudeau has his cabinet in line but is losing control of regular MPs. Backbench caucus Members of Parliament have said they have grave concerns about a future without change in the Trudeau government.  https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-has-his-cabinet-in-line-but-is-losing-control-of-regular-mps ...SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Substack FREE or Paid Subscription: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Rumble Subscriber Option: https://kraydensright.locals.com/Pay Direct on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/standonguard...SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO KEEP SEEING THIS CHANNEL-Please SUBSCRIBE & HIT the bell. This is FREE and it will help you BEAT Trudeau's censorship so you get notifications on my YouTube Channel even when the censorship laws come into FULL effect so Trudeau and YT cannot hide this content: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden -And/or subscribe and hit the notifications on my Rumble channel to also keep informed of the latest Canadian news you won't hear on the msm https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight...MORE ways you can find and support my work:   -Krayden's Right Substack: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight-Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidKrayden-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KraydensRight-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-on-guard-with-david-krayden/id1684148154-Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfyNi7gqJpRYS7iuGcWhw...✨FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 106A-117 of the US Copyright Law.#davidkrayden #kraydensright #standonguard #cdnpoli #uspoli #ukpoli #news #independentjournalists ...#lockdown, #lockdowns, #WHO, #birdflu, #monkeypoxcases Lockdown Redux, Pandemic Plan 2.0, Freedom of Speech, Government Overreach, Control Freaks, Misinformation Madness, Digital Safety Nanny, Online Harms Hysteria, Hate Speech Hunt, Emergency Act Encore, Public Order Overkill, Trudeau's Time Capsule, The Great Reset Button, Pre-Crime Prosecution, Fear-Based Follies, Mandate Mania, Canadian Civil Liberties, The Trudeau Doctrine, Life Imprisonment for Words, Digital Dystopia, Freedom Convoy, Orwellian Overdrive, Retroactive Retribution, Thought Police, Speech CrimesPre-Crime Prosecution: Canada's version of "Minority Report," but without the cool tech.NEW!! You can now find Stand on Guard with David Krayden on most podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Youtube music, Substack.

A backbench revolt is brewing as the Government considers watering down digital gambling advertising reforms. 

A backbench revolt is brewing as the Government considers watering down digital gambling advertising reforms. 

A so-called 'rebel alliance' of backbench MHKs is reportedly working to 'refine' the direction government should be going in. There are rules in place around the taking of photos during this year's TT + look ahead to a busy bank holiday weekend of sport

In Canada, the political discourse on the news coming out of Israel and Palestine has given Backbench host, some “serious whiplash.” Discussions happening online seem extremely polarized, making it difficult to have productive and nuanced conversations. In this episode, Mattea sits down with Muhannad Ayyash, a Palestinian Professor of Sociology, and Jeremy Appel, a journalist and author, to get to the root of this contention. They unpack the role of lobby groups, the conflation of anti-semitism and anti-zionism, the role of grassroots organizing, and the rising incidents of alleged hate-motivated attacks. Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Guests: Muhannad Ayyash, Jeremy AppelBackground reading:Lobby group pushes Canada to conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism – The BreachWeaponisation of anti-Semitism is bad for Palestinians – and Jews – Al JazeeraCIJA Has Taken Nearly 25% Of MPs On Paid Trips To ‘Israel – The Maple11 charged in hate-motivated investigation after vandalism at Toronto Indigo – City NewsWalk-outs, sit-ins, pickets in Montreal in support of Palestinians in Gaza – CBC NewsMosque attack victims shaken after hate-motivated assaults lead to Toronto man's arrest – CBC NewsThese troubling times have revealed my Jewish parents were right about hate – Toronto StarSponsors: oxio, Athletic GreensIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tale generally goes like this: Gen Z is disconnected, disinterested, and buried so deep into their screens that they don't care about the politics going on around them.But it's also clear that some young people are ready to ignite change if they have to. From the climate marches to the BLM protests to the Maple Spring, young people have been at the forefront of protests and disruptions for a long time. So, is the stereotype of Gen Z as disconnected and apathetic accurate, or is there something we're missing here?In this episode of The Backbench, you'll hear from young people across the country who share their perspectives on how they engage with democracy. Additionally, you'll hear a conversation between Mattea Roach and Samantha Reusch, the executive director of Apathy is Boring, to understand WHY Gen Z engages in politics in unconventional ways.Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guests: Samm Reid, Azaad Gill, Alex Stevenson, Jenna Inch, Tannia Vijeyenthiran, Samantha ReuschSponsors: UWO, Douglas If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's summer time, and Parliament's been out of session for 2 months. For this episode of the Backbench, host Mattea Roach is joined by an all-star panel of Riley Yesno, Emilie Nicolas, David Moscrop. With updates on stories you may have missed this summer. Did shutting down an illegal border at Roxham Road work? Have we taken any political moves on addressing foreign interference?We'll look ahead at what you should be keeping your eye on once parliament returns. With a new cabinet on the hill, what change can we expect? How well is our Conservative Leader's fresh new look treating him in the polls? Are there any plans whatsoever to address the cost of living crisis?Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guests: Riley Yesno, Emilie Nicolas, David MoscropBackground reading:Months after closure of Quebec's Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by airMore and more asylum seekers are coming to Canada. Is it enough to stem a global tide of refugees?Conservatives call for committee's foreign interference probe to resumeThe Lose-Lose-Lose-Lose Bill C-18 Outcome: Meta Blocking News Links on Facebook and Instagram in CanadaBehind Justin Trudeau's Cabinet shuffleConservatives launch massive ad campaign amid surge in pollsIs Trudeau to blame? Understanding the latest data behind Canada's housing crisisSponsors: Douglas, Athletic GreensIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases & bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, tickets to our live events, & more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free & accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattea kicks it with esteemed Backbencher and political journalist David Moscrop at a café in Ottawa to talk about the current climate in Canadian politics, the impact of social media on discourse, the state of Canada's political left, and are we in for an election next year?Editor's Note: In this episode of The Backbench, The Black Squirrel neighbourhood is incorrectly identified as being in Sunnyside. It is correctly located in the Ottawa, Ontario neighbourhood named The Glebe.Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Tony Wang (Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guests: David MoscropSponsors: Canva, Douglas, Athletic Greens If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backbench members of the ruling Conservative Party are very used to trying to find a scapegoat to deflect the blame for their often-poor performance. This was particularly clear during the Pandemic, and it is happening again as the economy stumbles along. It is more due to luck than judgment that the country looks likely to just about avoid falling into recession. The scapegoat this time around is Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, who is a solid technocrat who lacks the charisma of his predecessor, Canadian, Mark Carney. Carney was struck in the mould of earlier Chairmen of the Federal Reserve and commanded the respect of politicians and businesspeople alike, while Bailey appears to be a little “lightweight” for the role. Therefore, he appears to be an easy target to blame for the current cost of living crisis and is facing pressure to resign from the aforementioned MPs. Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… Consistently appearing in Ireland's Daily News charts, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps… Today's episode includes references to the following items:https://twitter.com/i/status/1640406191976202262 https://twitter.com/BBCScotlandNews/status/1640341996035362816?s=20https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1640347018127192064?s=20https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1640362139327111168?s=20 https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1640329949805420544?s=20https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1640447997497450528?s=20 https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1640224640155934721?s=20https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1640402834305826847?s=20 https://twitter.com/i/status/1640463026309537794https://twitter.com/LateNightSeth/status/1640039157274746882?s=20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LLOLEBlVIA Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dig into Canadian politics from the best seats in the House. Join host Mattea Roach and our rotating roster of panelists from across the country while we engage in discussions about what is happening in Canadian politics right now, and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnan Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about the continuing election expenses reporting issues now impacting Sinn Féin. Also the continuing Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations, will Sunak be able to do a deal with the EU as he faces DUP and Brexit hardliners? Fionnan Sheahan is Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent, and independent.ie.Recorded on Monday 20th February 2023 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca and Tara are excited to chat with 2023 CBC's Canada Reads Defender, Mattea Roach, who is is the most successful Canadian competitor in Jeopardy! history. In the spring of 2022, they won a record-setting 23 games. They also are the host of Canadaland's podcast, The Backbench.  Mattea will be championing the graphic novel Ducks written by Kate Beaton.    Canada Reads American Style is now an affiliate of Bookshop.org, where your purchases support local independent bookstores.  Our curated shop includes books discussed on the podcast.  When you purchase a book through our virtual bookshop, a portion of the sales benefits a local bookstore, as well as the podcast, which helps offset the costs of the show.   

In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Ben and Rory (eventually) sit down to talk about updates with the online safety bill, as well as looking at the first PMQs of 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On December 14th, we brought The Backbench to you LIVE and in-person from the Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto. It was an evening of “serious” political discourse and endless laughs. Our host Mattea Roach and our expert panelists, Emilie Nicolas, David Moscrop, and Murad Hemmadi unpacked the seriously eventful year that was 2022 – from faulty infrastructure, to the Pope's visit, to our 2023 political wish list, and more. Taking inspiration from David Moscrop's powerful questions: Show of hands....is anyone here a supporter? If you want to hear a special and hilarious extended cut of the evening, which includes Mattea's opening conversation with “political consultant” Dan Cashgrab, also known as comedian Miguel Rivas, you can become a supporter to get access to the exclusive convo.Go to canadaland.com/join. Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Associate Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator)Guests: Emilie Nicolas, David Moscrop, Murad HemmadiIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunters are mad about the new big list of guns to be banned by the Liberals - but why should we care if it helps reduce gun violence? And the not so credible Blacklock's reporter's story about being evicted from the Press Gallery. Grant LaFleche co-hosts. Free Canada-wide shipping on our store from December 8th - December 12th! Limited tickets available for The Backbench live show on December 14th. Support Canadaland to get your free tickets.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator)Guest: Grant LaFleche Further reading: How Bill C-21 turned from banning handguns to hunting guns - CBCDaughters of Morgan Harris call on Ottawa for help to find mother - APTNBlacklock's Eviction By Police - Blacklock's ReporterHow an Ugly Feud Between Two Reporters Might Change Parliament's Press Gallery Forever - Canadaland Sponsors: Douglas, oxio, Squarespace, Rakuten If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her 23-win streak on Jeopardy! earlier this year kept viewers across the country on the edge of their seats. It also landed her a spot in this year's Tournament of Champions, which just wrapped. Toronto's Mattea Roach - a University of Toronto grad - is now host of the Canadaland podcast, ,The Backbench." She reflects on what it takes to be a boss at Jeopardy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial Minister Chrystia Freeland's mini-budget is at your service to save us from inflation. Or is it Justin-flation? This week our host, Mattea Roach, is joined by Emilie Nicolas, Murad Hemmadi, and Nick Taylor-Vaisey to talk about the effectiveness of the proposed budget, the impending recession, and the “costly-coalition.” They also tackle the increasingly common use of the notwithstanding clause—what does it mean, and should we be worried?Get tickets to The Backbench live show on December 14. Support Canadaland to get your free tickets.Host: Mattea Roach (Recorded via personal microphone. Audio quality may differ.)Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Associate Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator)Guests: Emilie Nicolas, Murad Hemmadi, Nick Taylor-VaiseyBackground reading:Highlights of the 2022 Fall Economic StatementFive things you need to know about the Liberals' fall economic updateIn defence of the notwithstanding clause: Why Canada should hold onto itWhat Ottawa should say to the provinces: See your notwithstanding clause, raise you disallowanceThree cheers for the notwithstanding clauseSponsors: OxioIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the weekend Labour put on a brave face as the party tried to stir up morale and excitement at its annual conference. There was talk of hitting 'refresh' a year out from Election 2023, but that was all before the devastating poll result that ended the weekend like a kick in the guts. Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

We're thrilled to announce that Mattea Roach will be hosting the brand new season of the Backbench. She's best known for her 23-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, but Mattea also has a keen interest in politics and has a background in sexual diversity studies, political science, and women and gender studies.In this teaser episode, Mattea is joined with Backbench Producer Aviva Lessard and Associate Producer Noor Azrieh for a sneak peak at what they hope to accomplish in the new season. Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/join Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backbench MPs have been hitting the headlines in the last few weeks, but what do they actually do?

This week Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee for a look at Wall Street, Washington, and The World as the summer winds down.

Political Commentator Matthew Hooton joined the Weekend Collective to discuss, National MP Sam Uffindell, Labour MP Gaurav Sharma, national's potential changes to the job seeker benefit and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afghanistan has endured more than four decades of almost ceaseless war. But since the Taliban takeover, Afghans have been abandoned by the global community and are now facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. What was all of this for? And is Afghanistan destined for yet another cycle of violence? Featured in this episode: Rangina Hamidi, Mohsin Amin, Stephen M. Saideman To learn more: “Americans nurtured Afghanistan's economy. Now they're gutting it” by Mohsin Amin in The Washington Post Adapting in the Dust: Lessons Learned from Canada's War in Afghanistanby Stephen M. Saideman ‘No Father Wants to Sell His Son's Kidney.' Afghans Pushed to Desperate Measures to Survive” by Sune Engel Rasmussen in The Wall Street Journal “Hope and despair: Kathy Gannon on 35 years in Afghanistan” by Kathy Gannon in The Associated Press “Taliban Splits Emerge Over Religion, Power and Girls' Schools” by Sune Engel Rasmussen & Margherita Stancati in The Wall Street Journal Additional music from Audio Network This episode is brought to you by Douglas, Oxio, Calm If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Langridge was a model soldier. But when he returned from a tour in Afghanistan, his family noticed that something was off.  He was suffering from PTSD. But instead of providing him the treatment he needed, Stuart was punished and humiliated by the Canadian Forces.  Like too many Afghan veterans, Stuart ended up taking his own life. And when his parents began to ask questions about what had happened to their son, the Canadian military went to war against them. Featured in this episode: Sheila Fynes, Shaun Fynes, David Pugliese (The Ottawa Citizen), Steven Staples, Bruce Moncur, Sean Teal To learn more: “The Canadian military's war against a soldier's family” by David Pugliese in The Ottawa Citizen “Former soldier who lost part of his brain for Canada says sacrifice being demeaned” by Ryan Maloney in HuffPost Canada “Veterans with PTSD should have MedicAlert IDs, says Afghanistan vet” by Stephen J. Thorne in Legion Magazine “The Unremembered” by Renata D'Aliesio, Les Perreaux and Allan Maki in The Globe and Mail Additional music from Audio Network This episode is brought to you by Douglas, Oxio, Calm If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Afghan Detainee scandal became the defining story of Canada's war in Kandahar. It exposed Canada's complicity and direct involvement in war crimes. And it helped fuel the insurgency that eventually brought down the Afghan government. Despite repeated denials by senior government and military officials, there's evidence that many Canadians knew they were sending Afghans to be tortured. So why did so few people do anything to stop it? And what role did Harjit Sajjan, Trudeau's first Minister of Defence, play in ensuring that the full story will never come out?   Featured in this episode: Ahmad Malgarai, Amir Attaran, Sharif Sharaf, Craig Scott, Harjit Sajjan   To learn more: “From Canadian custody into cruel hands” by Graeme Smith in The Globe and Mail “Canada defended Afghan 'human-rights abuser,' memos allege” by Murray Brewster in The Canadian Press “Ethics commissioner acknowledges Sajjan downplayed his role and knowledge of Afghan detainee issue” by David Pugliese in The Ottawa CItizen The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistanby Graeme Smith    Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Oxio, Images Festival, HelloFresh, Calm   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Afghan War, it was clear who the enemy was. The Taliban were a group of religious zealots who harboured terrorists, killed with fervour and enslaved women. But then why did so many Afghans join with the Taliban during the years that Canada was fighting in Kandahar?  And if the Taliban were our enemies, who exactly were our friends and allies? In many cases, they were torturers, rapists and murderers themselves.   Featured in this episode: Rangina Hamidi, Matthieu Aikins, Ahmad Malgarai, Bruce Moncur, David Pugliese (Ottawa Citizen)   To learn more: “Our Man in Kandahar” by Matthieu Aikins in The Atlantic “House of Pain: Canada's connection with Kandahar's ruthless palace guard” by Graeme Smith in The Globe and Mail The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistanby Graeme Smith  “Today We Shall All Die” Afghanistan's Strongmen and the Legacy of Impunityby Human Rights Watch   Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Oxio, Ground News, 22 Murders, HelloFresh   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Operation Medusa has become the most celebrated battle in recent Canadian history. It was hailed as a stroke of military genius that may have vanquished the Taliban once and for all.  But the soldiers and commanders on the ground have a different story to tell. A rushed battle. Flawed intelligence. And generals putting political considerations ahead of Canadian lives.  And even though Canada had defeated the Taliban on the battlefield, that didn't mean they were winning the war.   Featured in this episode: Sean Teal, Bruce Moncur, Omer Lavoie, Adnan R. Khan, Eugene Lang   To learn more:   “Operation Medusa: The Battle For Panjwai” by Adam Day in Legion Magazine “Afghanistan veteran recounts brutal battle” by Stephen J. Thorne in Legion Magazine “It's time for a hard look at Operation Medusa” by Adnan R. Khan in Maclean's The Unexpected War: Canada In Kandahar by Janice Gross Stein and Eugene Lang   Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Oxio, Ground News, 22 Murders, HelloFresh, Skipper Otto   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench.   https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Wilson and Chris Kopp were two of the first Canadian soldiers deployed to Afghanistan. One night in April 2002, they were at a training exercise at Tarnak Farms, Osama Bin Laden's old hideout outside of Kandahar. All of a sudden, they see a blast, and chaos surrounds them. What happens next would change their lives — and the Canadian military — forever.   Featured in this episode: Chris Kopp, Bill Wilson, Michael Friscolanti, Eugene Lang   To learn more: Friendly Fireby Michael Friscolanti “Lest we forget: Each year, three Canadian medics who served in Afghanistan take stock of their war” by Ted Barris in Zoomer   Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Rotman's Risk Management Program, Oxio, Ground News, 22 Murders   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight people are in the running for leadership of the Conservative Party, but only one will emerge victorious and get a chance to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. We're joined by Politico's Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Backbench regular Jason Markusoff to introduce our candidates. What's their vision? What have they done? And who's most likely to flame out publicly?Links:Subscribe to Politico's Ottawa Playbook newsletter See the picture of teenage Patrick Brown with a Jean Charest poster on his wallAt the time of recording, Joseph Bourgault was not yet confirmed as a candidate, but he is also in the running. His website is available hereAdditional music from Audio NetworkSponsors: 22 Murders, The Peak, Ground News See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the days after 9/11, Canada joined in the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. Right away, it became painfully obvious that we didn't understand the country, its people, or its history. That would have profound consequences.  Within months, Canadian special forces were participating in secret operations at the behest of some of the most sinister men in the country. Our actions in the early days of the war would go on to endanger the lives of Afghans and Canadian soldiers alike in the years to come.  Featured in this episode: Murwarid Ziayee, Mohsin Amin, Arthur Kent, David Pugliese (Ottawa Citizen)   To learn more: No Good Men Among the Living by Anand Gopal Return To Afghanistan by Arthur Kent “Eyes Wide Shut: The Government's Guilty Secrets in Afghanistan” by Jon Stephenson in Metro Magazine   Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Rotman's Risk Management Program, Oxio, Ground News, 22 Murders   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is an audio version of a special live taping of Wonks and War Rooms, in partnership with uOttawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society, where Elizabeth is joined by a panel of journalists to tackle a tough topic: online harassment of journalists and what it means for our democracy. Rosemary Barton is the Chief Political Correspondent for CBC News; Fatima Syed is a reporter for the Narwhal and host of Canadaland podcast The Backbench; and Mark Blackburn is the social media and online producer at APTN. Elizabeth and the panel look at different types of online negativity, the motivations behind harassment and attacks, and the impacts of weaponizing media. They also talk about different ways of managing online harassment, and how to balance their responsibilities as journalists with protecting themselves as individuals.Additional ResourcesOff the top, Rosemary and Elizabeth mention the day of the live event was not exactly a slow news day. Here's why. This topic brings a bunch of terms that get jumbled together: harassment, abuse, toxicity, negativity, incivility, hate speech, intolerance. This Public Policy Forum report provides a framework for thinking about harmful communication online.Fatima talks about “chilling effects” that online harassment can have on journalists. Here's a report from earlier this year about these kinds of impacts, published by The Canadian Journalism Foundation and the Canadian Association of Journalists.Also, last fall IPSOS ran the first Canadian survey on online harassment against journalists and media professionals, which showed it is “prevalent and pervasive.” Here are the results.Rosemary and Elizabeth discuss trolling and how it has changed over time. This article by Silvio Waisbord looks at the specific impact trolls have on journalism.Rosemary mentions that the pandemic has been a turning point for journalism. This special issue of Digital Journalism has a collection of articles on all the ways that COVID-19 has impacted the work of journalists over the past few years.Check out www.polcommtech.ca for annotated transcripts of this episode in English and French.

The War in Afghanistan was Canada's longest war. More than 40,000 Canadian troops served. And countless Canadian civilians went to work in the country. But after twenty years, billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives lost, Afghanistan is worse off than before. When the Taliban marched into Kabul last August, the world watched as Afghans clung to planes in an attempt to escape. We bring you the true story of the end of one of the forever wars through the eyes of the people who were there.   Featured in this episode: Wasai Rahimi, Ghousuddin Frotan, Brian Castner, Mohammed Sharif Sharaf, Matthieu Aikins   To learn more:   “Inside the Fall of Kabul” by Matthieu Aikins in New York Times Magazine “Escape from Afghanistan” by Mark MacKinnon in The Globe and Mail “Horror at Kabul's gate to freedom” by Nick Paton Walsh, Sandi Sidhu, Julia Hollingsworth, Masoud Popalzai, Sitara Zamani, Abdul Basir Bina, Katie Polglase & Gianluca Mezzofiore in CNN   Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Rotman's Risk Management Program, Oxio, Escaping Denver, and Ground News   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW   Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jagmeet Singh's Chief of Staff Jennifer Howard was in the room during negotiations for the Liberal-NDP supply and confidence agreement. She breaks down how politicians can work together, even if looks like they hate each other on TV. Further Reading:“Going Inside the Room: How the Liberal-NDP Confidence Deal Happened”https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/03/24/news/going-inside-room-how-liberal-ndp-confidence-deal-happenedSponsors: FreshBooks, The Peak Daily, Ground NewsIf you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of The Backbench, Wag the Doug and COMMONS:https://apple.co/3wjxaRW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Short Cuts is off this week, so instead we bring you our latest episode of the best politics show in Canada, The Backbench. As nations around the world cut off business with Russia, can Canada help fill the international demand for oil and gas? More importantly, should we? And the pandemic caused unprecedented government spending, as well as shifting priorities on everything from work to healthcare. How will that all play out in the upcoming budget? This week's contributors: Jason Markusoff, Caroline Elliott, Murad Hemmadi  Further reading: Shannon Proudfoot's Maclean's profile of Pierre Pollievre And the accompanying Q&A Sponsors: Rotman, Squarespace, Policy Me, Skipper Otto Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalists Facing Mean Tweets: What It Means for Our Democracy - Join us Tuesday, March 22 at noon ET for a live virtual event! Register here.In this special live recording of the podcast, Elizabeth will chat with Rosemary Barton, chief political correspondent for CBC, Fatima Syed, host of The Backbench podcast (Canadaland) and vice-president of the Canadian Association of Journalists, and Mark Blackburn, online producer for APTN. They will talk about increasingly toxic online spaces and tackle tricky questions: What can we do to cultivate civic engagement between individuals and news media? What counts as incivility and who is a troll? How can we encourage broad civic engagement while discouraging harassment? How do we create safer environments for journalists? Learn more here and don't forget to register early.

For the next few months, The Backbench is going to bring you weekly episodes!Expect us to chat with those who are impacted by or impacting what's happening in Ottawa. We want to put the people back in politics so if you're either of those categories, get in touch at backbench@canadaland.com.Don't worry - We'll still be bringing you the panel you've come to know and love.Our first episode drops next Tuesday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have political leaders — at all levels, from all parties — failed Canadians in their response to the occupation of downtown Ottawa and connected protests? Matt Galloway puts those questions to our national affairs panel, Vassy Kapelos, host of CBC's Power and Politics; Kelly Cryderman, a political reporter and columnist with the Globe and Mail; and Fatima Syed, host of the Canadaland podcast The Backbench.

John Bercow and Deborah Frances-White go all the way to the back bench to discover how Parliamentary our system really is. What's the point in staying in the shadows? Why does getting close to the PM's family not always work out? What do the Backbench hold over the PM?Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: mail@absolutepowerpod.comWe're on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Fatima Syed, journalist with The Narwal and host of The Backbench at Canadaland. They discuss covering ongoing violence against the Muslim community and the challenges in covering national security issues in Canada. Importantly, throughout the interview, Fatima discusses her approach to her work, and emphasizes the importance of having conversations across communities to better understand experiences of hate, but also build bridges with those who hold radically different views but are willing to engage. Please note this episode was recorded on December 15 2021

The US warns of Moscow's plans to bolster Ukrainian border forces. Major airlines are scrambling to change or cancel flights to the US as concerns mount between critical flight systems and new 5G towers. Boris Johnson's future is being questioned by senior party members. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Three generations of Indigenous panelists join us this week on what The Backbench thought was the biggest story of 2021: the unmarked graves on former residential school grounds. We break format to take stock of what has been promised and repromised, the diversity of demands from Indigenous communities, and what a new "interlocutor" position can do to help with healing.Guests: Leena Minifie, Riley Yesno feat. Romeo SaganashLinks:Trudeau's promises to Assembly of First Nations in 2015Globe and Mail piece re: interlocutorCBC's piece re: pending $40-billion settlement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from rebellion in the Commons, Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland and one of Parliament's youngest sitting politicians, Dehenna Davison joins Christopher Hope on his favourite table in the Red Lion pub. But does her recent vote against the PM's Covid pass scheme indicate waning confidence in his leadership? How will the Tories make “levelling up” more than just a catchphrase? And is politics all she expected? Listen to find out.Plus: after over three decades at Sky and ITV respectively, political journalists Adam Boulton and Libby Wiener are stepping down. They share their collective memory of a changing industry, a changing Westminster, and a changing Boris Johnson. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to the Chopper's Politics newsletter: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters |Listen to Brian Moore's Full Contact: https://www.playpodca.st/chopper |Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Religious discrimination, voter ID laws, a federal anti-corruption watchdog: Scott Morrison's end-of-year parliamentary to-do list is long. So why is a group of the government's own parliamentarians trying to derail it with a fight over state vaccine rules? Today on The Signal, why backbenchers are revolting, and what it might mean for the Morrison government's re-election. Featured: David Speers, Host, ABC TV Insiders

Religious discrimination, voter ID laws, a federal anti-corruption watchdog: Scott Morrison's end-of-year parliamentary to-do list is long. So why is a group of the government's own parliamentarians trying to derail it with a fight over state vaccine rules? Today on The Signal, why backbenchers are revolting, and what it might mean for the Morrison government's re-election. Featured: David Speers, Host, ABC TV Insiders

Religious discrimination, voter ID laws, a federal anti-corruption watchdog: Scott Morrison's end-of-year parliamentary to-do list is long. So why is a group of the government's own parliamentarians trying to derail it with a fight over state vaccine rules? Today on The Signal, why backbenchers are revolting, and what it might mean for the Morrison government's re-election. Featured: David Speers, Host, ABC TV Insiders

There's a growing group of Coalition backbenchers who are threatening to vote routinely against contentious Government legislation until the Prime Minister agrees to overturn state vaccination mandates.

Travellers and border residents to be charged $150 for PCR tests to enter QLD; Tim Paine sexting scandal; When will tourists return to Australia? Dan Andrews has accused the Prime Minister of ‘pandering to extremists; New campaign challenging male stereotypes - Boys Do Cry; Latest on the covid outbreak in the NT; Parliament resumes today with Backbench set to revolt over vaccine mandates; Pandemic laws; Oil security needed to keep food on the table; Update into the disappearance of William Tyrell; Apple to build self-driving cars by 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a growing group of Coalition backbenchers who are threatening to vote routinely against contentious Government legislation until the Prime Minister agrees to overturn state vaccination mandates.

Amid a worsening climate crisis and reports detailing the need for urgency, world leaders took to the stage at COP26 this week to ... promise to do more. There were impressive promises, to be sure, including several from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. But at least from the leaders there were precious few details about exactly how these ambitious targets would be achieved. We know the goals we need to hit to keep our planet livable—the question is if we're prepared to do more than agree we should hit them.GUEST: Fatima Syed, The Narwhal and The Backbench

Joyce Napier, CTV News; Michael Chong, Conservative MP; Joy Malbon, CTV News; Kimahli Powell, Executive Director, Rainbow Railroad; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Jenni Byrne, Jenni Byrne + Associates; and Chris Alexander; former Conservative Immigration Minister.

It's a question that has dogged the PPC since its inception. A question that leader Maxime Bernier blasted journalists for even coming close to asking. One People's Party supporter spoke to our Backbench host Fatima Syed on why he believed the party was not racist, just like he wasn't. He is one of over 800,000 Canadians who just voted for the PPC in the last election. Surely, they can't all be racist either? In our attempt to answer that question, we found a startling string of connections between the PPC and white supremacist groups - and evidence that suggests the party is being used by these groups to accomplish their own goals. This episode is sponsored by Kilne, Squarespace, and Article. Additional music by Audio Network Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patty Hajdu, Health Minister; Arif Virani; Liberal MP-elect; Dan Albas, Conservative MP-elect; Heather McPherson, NDP MP-elect; Lynne Groulx, CEO, Native Women's Association of Canada; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; and Fatima Syed, The Backbench.

A lot of Canadians are frustrated with the 600-million-dollar pandemic election that took place earlier this week and resulted in an almost identical parliament. But the five weeks of electioneering did raise a lot of issues and highlight some trends that could define Canada's future. In this episode:  Fatima Syed (@fatimabsyed), host of BackBench podcast (@backbenchcast) and reporter at The Narwhal (@thenarwhalca). Connect with The Take:  Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Dominic LeBlanc, Liberal MP-elect; Heather McPherson, NDP MP-elect; Mike Morrice, Green Party MP-elect; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Cabinet minister; Naheed Nenshi, Calgary Mayor; National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Assembly of First Nations; Sarah Bain, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Jason Lietaer, Enterprise Canada; and Cameron Holmstrom, Bluesky Strategy Group.    

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: The mysterious case of the blind trust and the former Attorney General. Christian Porter resigned the front bench. But he's still good enough for the back bench. Totally fine. Australia flips off France and kills the diesel submarine project. ‘Thanks Pal' Biden thanks ScoMo, kinds of. The brand new glossy nuclear submarine project, which is… light on details. Honestly, what is the point of the submarine program at this point? The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone.   Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow   Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @AdamCDireen @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow

Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Creeson Agecoutay, CTV News; Pam Damoff, Liberal Party candidate; Eric Duncan, Conservative Party candidate; Rachel Blaney, NDP candidate; Elizabeth May, Green Party candidate; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Adrienne Batra, The Toronto Sun; Peter Donolo, former director of communications to Prime Minister Jean Chretien; Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease specialist; Dr. Jasmine Pawa, President, Public Health Physicians of Canada; Rachel Notley, Alberta NDP Leader; Kevin Page, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy; Michele Cadario, former deputy chief of staff to Paul Martin; Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Cabinet minister; and Farouk Karim, former NDP press secretary.

With the election coming in two weeks, Jesse sits down for an interview with Tiffany Lam, producer of The Backbench, to discuss what kind of politics show her and Fatima are making and how a politics show can be fun, accessible and nutritious.  The interview is followed by the most recent episode of The Backbench. Subscribe to The Backbench to be informed about the important issues of this election. -- The Liberals promised to inject 6-billion more dollars into our healthcare system last week, but will more money mean more healthcare? Meanwhile, regional federal parties have dropped their platforms with distinct climate plans, posing a possible threat to major parties. This week's contributors: Leena Minifie, Emilie Nicolas, Stuart Thomson Links: Jen Gerson's Maclean's piece on the Maverick Party Fatima & Emma MacIntosh's National Observer 2019 piece on whether politicians should be blocking voters Mark McKinnon's Globe and Mail piece on Ukraine rescuing Canada-bound Afghans Sponsors: PolicyMe, Squarespace, Dispatch, Article Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new series of The Meridian Podcast! In this episode, Ollie and Eve host an in-depth discussion about the recent fall of Afghanistan back into the hands of the Taliban. The panel discusses whether President Trump or Biden is more to blame for recent strategic errors; whether western powers have a moral duty to 'liberate' Afghan women from oppression in the country; what this all means for the future of intervention by the US and UK; and the potential implications of this withdrawal for terrorism in the UK. On the panel: Prof. Anthony Glees (@AnthonyGlees), a professor specialising in politics, security and defence at the University of Buckingham Maheen Behrana (@BehranaMaheen), Editor-in-Chief of Backbench magazine, a non-partisan political publication Mike Gaughan (@MikeGaughan6), North America Editor for The Meridian Magazine Think you have a good idea for a future podcast episode? Email us at meridianpodcast@gmail.com Want to write for The Meridian Magazine? Click here for more information. Hosts & Producers: Ollie Lewis and Eve Bennett Editor: Ollie Lewis Introduction music courtesy of Soularflair on Free Music Archive. Creative Commons licence can be found here. No changes were made to this track and this track is not being used for commercial purposes.

Omar Sachedina, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd) Denis Thompson, former NATO Task Force Commander in Kandahar; National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Assembly of First Nations; Marc Miller, Liberal Party candidate; Jamie Schmale, Conservative Party Candidate; Rachel Blaney, NDP candidate; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Mostafa Askari, The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy; Peter Donolo, former director of communications to Prime Minister Jean Chretien; Don Iveson, Edmonton Mayor; Marley Gillies, University of Calgary Students' Union; Melissa Chirino, British Columbia Federation of Students; and Kevin Page, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy.

Basir, Afghan who is trying to get out of Afghanistan; Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd) Denis Thompson, former NATO Task Force Commander in Kandahar; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Tonda MacCharles, the Toronto Star; Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Omar Khan, former Liberal staffer; Jenni Byrne, Jenni Byrne + Associates; and Karl Bélanger, Traxxion Strategies.

Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd) Denis Thompson, former NATO Task Force Commander in Kandahar; Nasseb; former interpreter for Canadian Forces; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Sean Fraser, Liberal Party candidate; John Barlow, Conservative Party Candidate; Bonita Zarrillo, NDP candidate; Dr. Katharine Smart, President of the Canadian Medical Association; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Bessma Momani, Centre for International Governance Innovation; Chris Alexander; former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan; Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd) David Fraser, former commander of NATO Forces in Afghanistan; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; and Kevin Page, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy.

Get in, losers, we're going to the polls! Fatima Syed, freelance journalist andhost of The Backbench, tells Norm what the federal election is and isn't saying about Canada's present and future, and Queens Park Briefing's Sneh Duggal discusses how Ontario is dealing with the increasing public demand to make vaccinations mandatory, and whether the province's current position that businesses create their own vaccination policies is sending the right signal when the Progressive Conservatives are dealing with their own anti-vaxx issues.

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This week, we look at the UK government's plan to overhaul the planning system. How realistic are their proposals and why are residents and backbench Tory MPs increasingly concerned? Anna is joined by David Cooper, planning specialist and lawyer, best known for his involvement with Arsenal FC's move from Highbury to Holloway, as well as Knight Frank co-head of residential development, Justin Gaze. This week, Tory backbenchers warned Boris Johnson that plans to scale down the controversial reforms will not be enough to avoid a large-scale rebellion. Nearly 100 heave threatened to rebel by voting against the proposals in the autumn. Some Conservative MPS also fear that planning reform may have cost them the Chesham and Amersham by-election in June. David and Justin share their views on the overhaul and explore why criticism is building. They also discuss alternative solutions to the housing crisis - from building new settlements, to releasing more greenfield land and investing in infrastructure and boosting funding for local authority planning departments. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts.Instagram - @knightfrankTwitter - @knightfrankLinkedin - @Knight FrankHost: Anna WardProducer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They look like us. Sound (mostly) like us. And they know everything about us. And yet, we know precious little about our best friends up north. That ends today, Unf*ckers. Today we cast our gaze upwards to honor our friends and allies from the Great White North. Our friends at Canadaland, the top independent political pod network in Canada, help guide the ship today as we give a brief overview of the Canadian economic and political system and dispel a few myths along the way. Resources Canadian $$ in Tax Havens Reach $199 Billion: taxfairness.ca/en/news/canadian-tax-havens-reach-199-billion Book Love David McGrane- Applied Political Theory and Canadian Politics: bookshop.org/a/23377/9781442628434  Gary Schlee- Unknown and Unforgettable: A Guide to Canada's Prime Ministers: bit.ly/3zR9R0o Pod Love Canadaland: canadaland.com/shows/canadaland/ The Backbench: canadaland.com/shows/backbench/ -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Subscribe to Unf*cking The Republic on Substack at unftr.substack.com to get the essays these episode are framed around sent to your inbox every week. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is written and hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Congress ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muslim-Canadians call out the media for harming their community. And the controversy around CBC cancelling Kim's Convenience goes international. Freelance journalist and The Backbench's host Fatima Syed co-hosts. Further reading: Jonathan's full Twitter thread on The London Free Press & Toronto Sun's coverage of the London attack; Fatima's most recent piece for The Guardian about the London vigil; Shout out to Fatima Said for resurfacing John Ibbitson's tweets; More on Simu Liu deleting his criticism of Mark Wahlberg here. This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee, Squarespace Support CANADALAND: https://www.canadaland.com/join/ Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario has revealed the details of its paid sick day program, and the reaction has been mixed. On this week's podcast, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how Ontario's sick day plan stacks up against other provinces. Also, Fatima Syed, journalist and host of Canadaland's new podcast "The Backbench" joins the pod to discuss why Peel Region has been hit so hard by Covid-19. Background reading: Read Fatima's piece here: https://thelocal.to/you-cant-stop-the-spread-of-the-virus-if-you-dont-stop-it-in-peel/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peel region is a gateway to Ontario and a manufacturing hub. The region also has one of the highest COVID case rates in the country. Freelance journalist Fatima Syed joins “This Matters” to trace the story of Peel region during a pandemic, explaining how residents were neglected at every step and how this is the result of factors including racial discrimination, disparity and difference when it comes to Canada’s racialized communities who bore the brunt of COVID’s impacts. Guest: Fatima Syed, Peel region-based freelance journalist and host of the upcoming Canadaland political podcast “The Backbench.” If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Dig into Canadian politics from the best seats in the House. Host Fatima Syed welcomes our rotating roster of panelists from across the country: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Jason Markusoff, Drew Brown, Emilie Nicolas, Jaskaran Sandhu, Murad Hemmadi, Leena Minifie, and Stuart Thomson. Stay on top of things through sharp commentary and incisive analysis. Drops every other Tuesday, starting May 4th. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/CANADALAND See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Loughton discusses the backbench rebellion of Conservative MPs as Boris wins lockdown vote. David Buik talks about Sainsbury's warning of 3,500 job cuts. Inaya Folarin Iman speaks to Mike live from Washington DC. LaDona Harvey carries on the US election dialogue, as the world eagerly awaits the results. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined by the wonderful Tez Ilyas to talk about why it's important to pursue our talents and dreams as people of colour. He tells us about some of his experiences along the way in finding his creative calling and existing as a person of colour in the world of comedy.

The outgoing Labour leader joins Christopher Hope for his first and last interview with the Telegraph during his time in the post, before the new head of the party is revealed this weekend. He tells us why a national government isn't the way to get the UK through this crisis, whether taxes will have to increase to pay for the bailout and if he'll revert back to being a backbench rebel. And of course... whether his allotment is benefitting from the lockdown. Get 30 days' free access to the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Listen to The Telegraph's daily Coronavirus podcast: www.playpodca.st/coronavirus |Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |Twitter: @chopperspodcast |

Culture has taken a whole new political dimension in the past decade with Brexit, the election of Donald Trump and many other political events have unleashed a revolution in the way campaigns, governance and the media are conducted. Today on Backchat we have Mihir Joshi and Eleanor Longman-Rood, a regular contributor to Backbench, to talk about these critical issues.

It's all change at Backbench! What better way to say hello to our new Editor-in-Chief Maheen Behrana than to have her on another exciting episode of Backchat! On today's episode, we discuss the future of British journalism, the future of Backbench and how the journalistic community can help uncover the truth in these confusing times.

Episode 6 of Corbynism: The Post Mortem we are joined by the Labour Party's MP for Walthamstow Stella Creasy to discuss antisemitism, Brexit, backbench dissent and the fight for the future soul of the Labour Party. A full transcription of the episode can be found on our website (https://corbynismpostmortem.wordpress.com/2020/02/21/episode-6-transcription/) . If you would like to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/OzKaterji) .

With the never-ending Brexit saga dragging on, you might not have noticed that Spain is having a snap election on the 28th April. To find out more, Natasha Livingstone chatted to Backbench writers Dom Griffiths and Sammy Russell.

Brexit has been making all the headlines again this week as Parliament rejected Theresa May’s deal for the *second* time and voted for an extension. But how does all this affect the Scots? To find out, Natasha Livingstone spoke to Backbench writers Sam Payne (from Hampshire) and Scott Blair (from Scotland ).

Backbench editors Calum Henderson and Abby King chat to Natasha Livingstone about The Independent Group and debate whether they represent a fresh start.

In the first episode of series two, Backbench editors Maheen Behrana and Lauren White chat to Natasha Livingstone about the establishment, Owen Jones' twitter spats and Larry the Cat.

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Natasha Livingstone sits down with Backbench director Sam Bright and editor-in-chief Daniel Clark to moan about Brexit and reflect on their favourite moments of series one.

Following this week's Brexit bedlam, Natasha Livingstone chats to Backbench writer Alisa Anwar about how the lack of political education prevents young people from engaging in public affairs.

Natasha Livingstone gives context to the Khashoggi murder and Backbench editor Ali Goldman debates whether the UK is diplomatic or cowardly with writer Maheen Behrana.

Natasha Livingstone chats with Kishan Koria, producer of ITV’s Peston and researcher for Robert Peston’s book, WTF?. A former Backbench editor, Kishan shares his political insights and offers tips for breaking into the media.

Natasha Livingstone chats to Jess Insall and Lauren White about Backbench's investigation into social media and mental health, which found kindness in unexpected places.

Politics, journalism and podcasting masher together have created a new phenomenon: The Political Podcast. In this episode we speak to Natasha who hosts Backbench’s new podcast ‘Backchat’ and find out what inspires her... It turns out her History Degree isn’t going to take her far in journalism. Sound familiar!? *cough* Alex Robertson from a couple of weeks ago *cough* Natasha was a great guest who stayed longer than she initially said because she was so passionate! Be sure to follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NatashaLgstone and find the podcast she hosts, Backchat, on your favourite podcast app. Lord Andrew Adonis interview: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/backchat/id1436205736?mt=2&i=1000421209066 Remember to rate and subscribe to #SuggSound and find Hugo on Twitter www.twitter.com/HugoSugg.

Natasha Livingstone explains the Labour conference 101, getting further insight from editor and delegate Abby King alongside Backbench writer Leuan Cox.

“Decipher Shorts” Reverend James Richards and Ian “Neuma” Martin deliver a series of short powerful answers to difficult issues and topics. If you ever questioned God, faith or the Bible watch the responses and empower yourself to effectively share with confidence the faith you profess. To ask a question, for more information or to book a session: ptor.org.uk | thoughttranslation.com info@ptor.org.uk @ptor3 | @gl360 | f:ptornews

Professor Philip Cowley explains the concept of backbench rebellions.