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Brian Platt and Kansas City Racism, Plus Tesla Hatred Update | 3-20-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Next Layer to Brian Platt Saga in Kansas City | Mundo Clip 3-19-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Racial Component of Brian Platt and His Future as Kansas City City Manager | Mundo Clip 3-18-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the Trump administration is using tariffs as a negotiating tool to weaken the U.S. dollar and increase the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.Topics covered include:Why U.S. stocks are falling, and recession risk is increasingHow the U.S. dollar as the reserve currency is becoming a burden on the U.S.How the Trump administration aims to reduce its trade deficit and make it less attractive for foreign governments to own U.S. assetsWhat are the risks of trying to weaken the U.S. dollarEpisode SponsorsDelete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% offStawberry.meInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesStock Market News, March 10, 2025: Nasdaq Falls 4% After Trump Doesn't Rule Out Recession by Caitlin McCabe and Krystal Hur—The Wall Street JournalTrump Says US Economy Faces ‘Transition,' Avoids Recession Call by María Paula Mijares Torres—BloombergIs the U.S. Heading for a Recession? Here's What the Experts Say by Caitlin McCabe—The Wall Street JournalMark Carney Wins Canada Liberal Contest, Will Succeed Trudeau in Days by Brian Platt and Laura Dhillon Kane—BloombergEntering the Fall 2024 | Alarming Signs? - Fireside Chat with Scott Bessent by Simplify Asset Management—YouTubeA User's Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System by Stephen Miran—Hudson Bay CapitalCould Trump devalue the dollar with a "Mar-a-Lago Accord"? by Paul Diggle and Luke Bartholomew—Aberdeen InvestmentsWonking Out: The Mysteries of the Almighty Dollar by Paul Krugman—The New York TimesOn the Persistence of the China Shock by David Autor, David Dorn, and Gordon H. Hanson—NBERManufacturing, value added (% of GDP)—World Bank Data Group | Prosperity Data360Council of Economic Advisors Chair Nominee Stephen Miran's Critique of the Global Monetary System—Part I by Steven B. Kamin—AEIUsing Stock Returns to Assess the Aggregate Effect of the U.S.‑China Trade War by Mary Amiti, Matthieu Gomez, Sang Hoon Kong, and David E. Weinstein—Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkTwo cheers for Germany's fiscal reform by Neil Shearing—Capital EconomicsRelated Episodes404: Why Is the U.S. Dollar So Strong? Will It Continue?322: Why Currency Exchange Rates MatterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced on Thursday night that City Manager Brian Platt has been suspended from his position. This comes after a whistleblower lawsuit alleged Platt told the city communications department to lie to the media.

Brian Platt joins Pete Mundo with the latest updates on KCMO and the winter storm recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he was resigning — the latest in a series of incumbents around the world who’ve been ousted or stepped aside as their countries grapple with the effects of inflation. Today on the show, Bloomberg reporter Brian Platt joins host Sarah Holder to track Trudeau’s rise and fall. Platt explains how housing costs, a surge in immigration and the loss of a key party ally pushed Trudeau to step down — and where Canada goes from here. Read more: Canada Tilts Right: Inflation Claims Trudeau as Its Latest Victim See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Platt joins Pete Mundo to discuss the latest updates for Kansas City after Winter Storm Blair pumeled the region! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It ended with a shocking cabinet resignation — but 2024 was packed with plenty more political ups and downs. How many headlines do you remember? Listen along and test your smarts as host Catherine Cullen quizzes three keen Parliament Hill watchers who battle it out in The House's annual showdown, featuring Brian Platt of Bloomberg News, Nojoud Al Mallees of The Canadian Press, J.P. Tasker from CBC's Parliamentary Bureau — and a very special American media guest.

Today on the show: All things #Thanksgiving! We'll go live to Jerusalem and talk to Robert Berger on the cease-fire deal. Steven Portnoy from ABC News with the latest on the Trump Transition. Bloomberg's Brian Platt with tariff news. Plus, Christina Edwards and Bill Caiaccio debate Georgia/Georgia Tech. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: All things #Thanksgiving! We'll go live to Jerusalem and talk to Robert Berger on the cease-fire deal. Steven Portnoy from ABC News with the latest on the Trump Transition. Bloomberg's Brian Platt with tariff news. Plus, Christina Edwards and Bill Caiaccio debate Georgia/Georgia Tech. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: All things #Thanksgiving! We'll go live to Jerusalem and talk to Robert Berger on the cease-fire deal. Steven Portnoy from ABC News with the latest on the Trump Transition. Bloomberg's Brian Platt with tariff news. Plus, Christina Edwards and Bill Caiaccio debate Georgia/Georgia Tech. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Billions of dollars in development projects will begin construction around Kansas City in the next six months. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with Kansas City Manager Brian Platt about these developments, affordable housing and the latest on the streetcar extension.

We're a week into parliament's new session, and things are getting ugly. Justin Trudeau is trying on a new attitude, Jagmeet Singh ripped up the Supply and Confidence Agreement and Pierre Poilievre is doing everything he can to force an election as soon as possible. So, what are we in for here? An election? A year of mudslinging? Our panelists Max Fawcett, Brian Platt and Shannon Phillips try to make sense of it all. Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Noor Azrieh (Producer), Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Production Manager)Guests: Max Fawcett, Brian Platt and Shannon PhillipsAdditional music by Audio NetworkBackground reading:'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC NewsJustin Trudeau ‘unleashed' is the Liberals' new weapon - Toronto StarHouse Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week - CBC NewsSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandCAMH is building better mental health care for everyone to ensure no one is left behind. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, your donation to CAMH will be matched. Visit camh.ca/canadaland to double your impact.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.

Since 2022, Jagmeet Singh's New Democrats have backed Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government with a confidence and supply agreement where the NDP would support the Liberals on confidence votes in exchange for the Liberals passing some of the NDP's policy priorities, like dental care and paid sick leave.That deal came to an end on Wednesday with an announcement from Singh, leaving the Liberals in a much more vulnerable position and opening up the possibility of an election as soon as this fall.Brian Platt, who covers Canadian politics for Bloomberg, explains the NDP's reasons for breaking up with the Liberals, why they've chosen to do it now, and why it could — but doesn't necessarily — mean an election well before September 2025.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

A group of Black leaders in Kansas City is circulating a petition to potentially rescind City Manager Brian Platt's new contract extension, alleging racist practices in his leadership. Platt told KCUR there is always work to be done on racial equity, but said he has not created a racial divide in his administration.

How a murder in a nondescript Canadian suburb triggered an international crisis. By Matthew Campbell, Ari Altstedter, Brian Platt and Sudhi Ranjan SenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inflation Reduction Act has given the US an edge in future manufacturing, with billions of dollars in incentives to lure battery plants and chip makers to the US. But it's also led to tension with close allies that can't match the amounts the US is offering companies. Bloomberg's Brian Platt, Gabrielle Coppola and Enda Curran join this episode to talk about how this competition—and the race to keep up with China—is reshaping the global green economy. Read more: Subsidy Wars Heat Up With US Allies Forced to Pay Up or Lose Out Listen to The Big Take podcast every weekday and subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://bloom.bg/3F3EJAK  Have questions or comments for Wes and the team? Reach us at bigtake@bloomberg.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A city that thrives is a city that knows how to innovate. In this episode, Abhijit Verekar talks with Brian Platt about how he is fulfilling his role as the City Manager/Business Administrator and the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Jersey City, New Jersey. He talks about what innovation means for cities and shares some of the biggest successes in his municipal career. Putting technology at the heart of it, Brian discusses how he stays on top of technology while maintaining a more collaborative approach with the residents and his team. He also gives his definition of a Smart City, along with his take on the fundamentals of long-term IT strategy, cybersecurity, and more.Love the show?  Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Join the Rethink IT Community today: averoadvisors.com

On this week's episode of the CityAge Podcast Anna chats with Brian Platt, City Manager for Kansas City, MO, and Caroline Samponaro, Head of Transit and Micro-mobility Policy at Lyft. Brian tells listeners about the exciting moment KC finds itself in after winning the Super Bowl (again), and preparing to host the upcoming World Cup and U.S. Conference of Mayors, and what special events like that mean for a city's development. We chat about how city managers juggle the day to day of keeping their city running with innovation and visionary plans for their city's future, and how Brian has learned to do it. With Caroline we get a history on micro-mobility, a look into where it's going, and how the needle is moving when it comes to women taking leadership roles in transportation. She also tells us about the ‘moment' that micro-mobility is having in mainstream consciousness.

Brian Platt joins Pete Mundo to discuss what's been happening up at the airport the first few weeks since it's opened!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Platt joins Pete Mundo to discuss being on the first flight out of the new KCI airport! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined with Brian Platt, Kansas City's City Manager, who is essentially the CEO of the city! We discuss the changes he plans on making to the city, why you should move to Kansas City, new developments and things like whether or not Kansas City is going to get a basketball team or more sports teams, and the importance of fitness, health, and managing stress when you're in a position like his. We also discuss real estate investing in Kansas City, and what residents can look forward to in the future! Thanks for watching. SCHEDULE A CALL AND BECOME FINANCIALLY FREE: https://troykearns.com/millionaire-mentorship/ FOLLOW BRIAN: https://www.instagram.com/briandavidplatt https://twitter.com/BrianDavidPlatt FOLLOW ME: Primary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TroyKearns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykearnschannel/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troykearnschannel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetroykearns?lang=en Website: http://troykearns.com/ NOT INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL, LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE

Brian Platt joins Pete Mundo to talk about all things Chiefs victory parade!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Kevin Collison and Eric Wesson discuss the takeaways from the recent town hall to discuss the new stadium and entertainment district proposal, the selection of Stacey Graves to become Kansas City's new police chief, districts exploring 4-day school weeks to help with staff shortages, the decision on school closings and the recent Brian Platt controversy.

Kansas City, Missouri is working to place the largest municipal solar farm in the nation next to its $1.5 billion new Kansas City International Airport. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with the Brian Platt who is the City Manager.“If we ever want to make positive change and progress in these existential and generational challenges that we're facing, we have to be big and bold,” said Platt. The project is adding to Kansas City's reputation as a leader in reducing carbon emissions and much more.“We identified 3,100 acres of land that can be used for solar development that can produce up to 500 megawatts of solar panels on that site. We could potentially power 70,000 homes from a solar array in this location which would be about a third of the city.” Platt is big on thinking creatively.“Well, one of the things that we're thinking about as a city is how we can be better stewards of the environment and improve health and quality of life for our residents. And one of the things you think about of course with air quality and pollution and health outcomes is how do we reduce carbon emissions?”Brian Platt has been the city Manager since December of 2020. The city manager is responsible for making city services run efficiently and economically. Platt previously served as City Manager for Jersey City, New Jersey. He earned his Master of Public Administration at Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Emory University.

#079: Stuart Elway has been practicing the dark art of polling since 1975. Elway has worked for almost every major local corporation, advancing their pro-business agendas with often misleading push polls containing deceptive questions and incorrect information. PLUS: Podcaster, writer and expert on the history of American policing Brian Platt examines a recent Elway poll about Seattle crime. "Polling is marketing. Polling exists to justify the already existing political positions of the customer who ordered the poll."

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This week on Getting To Know Jew, we talk with Brian Platt. Platt is celebrating his first year as Kansas City's city manager, a role he took on after being business administrator in Jersey City. Since his arrival, he's successfully dealt with a $70 million budget shortfall, and is working to set Kansas City on a more sustainable and equitable path.

This is the sort of episode you wait for as a host. A chance to interview one of the top leaders in our local government and hear an in depth description of what is going on behind the scenes. Tune in behind the scenes for a discussion on ending potholes, preventing violence, and making Kansas City one of the most innovative cities in the country.

Last week, nearly a month after winning a third mandate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced when the government would be getting back to work. The PM said he would name a new cabinet before the end of October and that parliament would resume in late November. On Thursday, Dave Breakenridge sat down with National Post political reporter Brian Platt to discuss some of the big priorities for this new minority government, what we can expect on the COVID-19 file, and how a vaccine mandate for MPs could spark controversy among the opposition Conservatives. Background reading: The first 100 days: Major battle over free speech, internet regulation looms when Parliament returns

On this episode controversial guest Brian Platt returns to the show to tell us all about Communism. Links: Mechanical Freak That episode Brian talked about Michael Parenti Books Call The Mystery Hotline at 1-888-726-0055. Tell us your mysterious story of the strange, the unknown, and the paranormal. If you have a guest or topic that you would like to hear on this show, please email podofmystery@gmail.com. You can also send any feedback or comments to that same address.   This audio program is copyrighted by me, Jason Rigden in 2021. And is freely available under the Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.   

On this episode I'll be talking with Brain Platt of Seattle's own Mechanical Freak podcast. We will be talking to us about the Giza Death Star and the strange world of Joseph P. Farrell. Call The Mystery Hotline at 1-888-726-0055. Tell us your mysterious story of the strange, the unknown, and the paranormal. If you have a guest or topic that you would like to hear on this show, please email podofmystery@gmail.com. You can also send any feedback or comments to that same address.   This audio program is copyrighted by me, Jason Rigden in 2021. And is freely available under the Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License. 

The Land Bank Dollar Sale. Brian Platt, City Manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, joined the podcast to talk about the Land Bank Dollar Sale. He shared other creative things the City is doing to expand housing options for the unhoused community. Brian discussed starting a new Housing Department within the City. He also shared lessons learned while working with the unhoused community and the next steps for others looking to start this work. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

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Governor General Julie Payette and the top bureaucrat in her office have resigned amid a review into allegations there was a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall.  The allegations claim they were abusive to staff, sometimes reducing them to tears. These resignations have called into question the vetting process that saw the highly accomplished Payette appointed to the position.  National post political reporter Brian Platt is on to discuss the allegations in the report, why Payette may not have been suited for the role despite her accomplishments, and where the government goes next.  Background reading: GG Julie Payette and Rideau Hall's top bureaucrat resign in wake of damning workplace review Despite resigning, Julie Payette still qualifies for perks such as a $149,484 annual pension for life

Jamil Jivani fills-in for Evan Solomon.  On today's show:  Your texts and calls on the Governor General resigning, Trudeau's lack of apology, and Payette's pension. Brian Platt, Parliament Hill reporter for The National Post, discusses Payette's resignation.  Marie-Eve Sylvestre, a dean at the University of Ottawa's law school, discusses her new study on the dramatic increase of tickets given to homeless people in Montreal.  Dr. James Downar, head of the division of palliative care at the University of Ottawa and a member of the Provincial Bioethics Table, explains why the table has asked the Ontario government to suspend the need for consent before withdrawing life support if hospitals become overwhelmed.   Brent Hayden, Canadian competitive and Olympic swimmer, discusses training for this year's Olympics and the prospect of having the Games during a pandemic. Your texts and calls on taking a pay cut to work from home. 

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Erin O’Toole could well be Canada’s next prime minister. He just needs to do something that has happened just once in the last 30 years, win a Conservative majority. And to do that, he’s looking for voters you don’t typically see right-wing parties courting. Union members. Dave is joined by National Post politics reporter Brian Platt to talk about why O’Toole is looking at this voter base as a way to grow support, what the pitch he’s making is, and whether this could actually pave the way to a Conservative win. Background reading: Why Erin O'Toole is gambling on building a new, union-friendly Conservative voting coalition

#AlansAngle on the Conservative Leadership race. Alan speaks with Brian Platt, Parliament Hill reporter for The National Post regarding Erin O’Toole’s win. HDSB chair Andrea Grebenc joins Alan to discuss the Halton back to school plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a months-long campaign hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Conservative Party of Canada will soon have a new leader. The deadline for ballots is just days away, and it’s anticipated Andrew Scheer’s successor will be crowned on August 23. Just who that will be is very much up in the air. The National Post’s Brian Platt joins Dave to talk about why Peter MacKay’s front-runner status isn’t a lock, why Erin O’Toole could be vulnerable, and how Leslyn Lewis and Derek Sloan could play spoiler on a ranked ballot.

A city that thrives is a city that knows how to innovate. In this episode, Abhijit Verekar talks with Brian Platt about how he is fulfilling his role as the City Manager/Business Administrator and the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Jersey City, New Jersey. He talks about what innovation means for cities and shares some of the biggest successes in his municipal career. Putting technology at the heart of it, Brian discusses how he stays on top of technology while maintaining a more collaborative approach with the residents and his team. He also gives his definition of a Smart City, along with his take on the fundamentals of long-term IT strategy, cybersecurity, and more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Rethink IT Community today:averoadvisors.com

The Conservative Party of Canada has suspended the race to replace Andrew Scheer as leader after several candidates called for a delay amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Post’s Brian Platt joins Dave to talk about why party officials came to the decision and why not everyone wanted to see it stopped. Plus, we’ll get you up to date on the latest COVID-19 news from the federal government.  

Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for Conservative party leader, possibly upending Peter MacKay's ability to run away with the tory crown. Brian Platt and Stuart Thomson talk about what Kenney's endorsement could mean for O'Toole, and the role of social conservatives as kingmakers.

In this week's look at the Conservative party leadership race, Brian Platt and Stuart Thomson consider the candidates' reaction to the the rail blockades. Critics say a tweet from Peter MacKay endorsed vigilantism, while Erin O'Toole released a policy that would make rail blockades illegal. 

John Baird isn’t running for the Conservative leadership, and it’s good news for both Peter MacKay and Erin O’Toole. But is it good news for the party? National Post political reporters Stuart Thomson and Brian Platt walk you through the latest news in the Conservative leadership race in our new weekly series.

The race to replace Andrew Scheer as the next Conservative leader officially kicked off Monday, and the contenders will have to come up with $300,000 to get their name on the final ballot. Entry requirements and other rules for the race were announced over the weekend and as expected, the party is raising the threshold from 2017 to try to keep the field smaller than the 13 candidates who were on that race’s final ballot. Dave is joined by National Post politics reporter Brian Platt.

Talking with the great Brian Platt from Seattle Sucks to learn about the history of policing, Seattle’s attempts at police reform (after being caught), and some Texas history. Twitter: @marxistmanny, @brian_noname unpopularfront.com

Suburban Toronto is usually a bellwether for Canadian elections.  National Post reporter Brian Platt visited ridings in Brampton and Etobicoke. He found that the NDP could be a spoiler in Brampton, thanks to Jagmeet Singh's popularity there. In Etobicoke he found voters were concerned about gun violence. In both cases, Doug Ford is only one issue among many, despite what Liberals candidates might say. PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY

A scathing report for the federal ethics commissioner has brought  the SNC Lavalin scandal back into the news cycle. And with a federal election looming, it could prove problematic for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We look at what the report says, what new we have learned and what the fallout has been in Ottawa. Dave is joined by National Post federal politics reporter Brian Platt. 

Greg and Colin are joined by friend of the show, Brian Platt, to talk police towers courtesy of @Bezostown (the panopticon), learning how not to die as a student by the hand of law enforcement, learning from law enforcement how to die by the hand of active shooters, living in the Future at the End of History (the age of Managerial Liberalism), and updates from the Innovation Advisory Council.

Just when you think the SNC Lavalin affair might go away for the Justin Trudeau Liberals, it blows up again. Most recently, a recorded conversation was released by former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, who previously testified to the justice committee that she felt she was being in appropriately pressured to intervene in a prosecution against the Quebec based company. That conversation was between Wilson-Raybould and the now former clerk of the privy council Michael Wernick, and seems to back up her statements that she had raised the concern over this pressure, and that she felt there were threats to her cabinet position. Dave is joined by National Post federal politics reporter Brian Platt.

Admiral Mark Norman, former second-in-command of Canada's military, is now facing one criminal charge of 'breach of trust' after he allegedly leaked a federal cabinet discussion about possibly reviewing a $700 million Navy supply ship construction contract to Davie Shipbuilding of QC, which had been granted the contract. Brian Platt is writing about the Admiral Mark Norman case for the National Post, and he explains the case in more detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony before the parliamentary justice committee on Wednesday rocked the Trudeau government. The Prime Minister said he "completely disagrees with the former Attorney General's characterizations of events." The attacks on Wilson-Raybould and her credibility have since begun while Canadians have largely expressed strong support for the former Attorney General. Roy speaks with Chief Bill Wilson, Kwakwaka'wakw hereditary chief and Jodie Wilson-Raybould's father, about how the Trudeau Liberals and others have reacted to his daughter's testimony. One of the reactions to Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony came from Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer, who declared that he was "sickened and appalled" and immediately called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign. The Conservative Party's leader joins Roy to discuss what comes next. Canadians are becoming increasingly familiar with the story around a criminal charge against Vice Admiral Mark Norman, and his removal from command. Norman has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly leaking cabinet information concerning the acquisition of a much needed supply ship for the Canadian Navy. Now Admiral Norman's lawyers—led by Marie Heinen—are zeroing in on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gerald Butts, Trudeau Chief of Staff Katie Telford, Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, and Zita Astravas, former issues manager in the PM's Office and now chief of staff to Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. Brian Platt covered this for the National Post. From May 2012 - November 2014, the Charbonneau Commission investigated the infiltration of Quebec's construction industry by crime groups. It resulted in 66,000 pages of transcript, with the Mafia and Hells Angels identified as major players. SNC-Lavalin surfaced here as well as the company had been illegally delivering funds to Quebec politicians it favoured. A "Strawman" practice was engaged where SNC employees and their family members, some earning as little as $32,000 per year, donated up to $1000 to either the provincial Liberals or Parti Quebecois. Between 1998 and 2010 $1 million had been 'donated.' It was understood that the company would reimburse these political party gifts at the end of the year through performance bonuses for those employees. Antonio Nicaso is an expert on organized crime who testified before the Charbonneau Commission. He and Roy now discuss corruption in Quebec, and the concerns surrounding SNC-Lavalin. How is the SNC-Lavalin Affair viewed outside Canada's borders? The New York Times published a story titled:  The Strange Story Behind the SNC-Lavalin Affair, in which writer Ian Austen takes apart the Affair in point form. Ian joins Roy to explain the perception held by Americans, and how he took on the story. - Guests: Chief Bill Wilson, Kwakwaka'wakw hereditary chief, and Jodie Wilson-Raybould's father Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party Brian Platt, Parliament Hill reporter for the National Post Antonio Nicaso, expert on organized Crime, Queen's University lecturer and author of 27 books on Organized Crime, including ‘Bad Blood: Mafia Boss Vito Rizutto's Last War' which has been adapted into the Television series ‘Bad Blood,' now on Netflix Ian Austen, reports on Canada for the New York Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombshell allegations of political interference by top-level political staffers, and even the prime minister himself hit Parliament hill this week. Former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she felt there were veiled threats and inappropriate political pressure from people high up in government over the prosecution of Quebec firm SNC Lavalin. We look what was revealed to the committee, how the prime minister responded, and what could happen next. Host Dave Breakenridge is joined by National Post politics reporter Brian Platt.

Months before a federal election, the Liberal government is embroiled in a potentially damaging scandal.  This one surrounds a major Canadian company, SNC Lavalin, that is facing charges related to business dealings in Libya, and whether the Prime Minister’s office applied political pressure on then Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to order federal prosecutors to expedite the case in a manner that would be beneficial to the company. The ethics commissioner is now investigating and opposition parties are demanding answers. Dave is joined by National Post reporter Brian Platt.

Greg and Colin are joined by Mary, a historian and local high school teacher, as well as policing aficionado (and our first return guest!) Brian Platt, to talk about the birth of the "Bezos Center for Innovation" at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), transit and the city's solutions in light of the "Period of Maximum Constraint" aka "The Seattle Squeeze" aka "Jenny Jam," and more bad behavior from the Seattle Police Department.

The federal government's books show that Adrienne Clarkson, who was governor general from 1999 to 2005, has billed more than one-million dollars in expenses since leaving the job.  Besides their pensions, former governors general can get public funding for office expenses and travel. The program has existed since 1979, on the premise that governors general never truly retire.   Simi spoke with National Post columnist Brian Platt about Clarkson's expenses…   After much public outrage over Clarkson's expenses, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he will reconsider the perks and supports Canada gives former governors general.   In response to the criticism, former governor general David Johnston released his expense reports, which revealed that he billed taxpayers more than $76,000 in the first six months since leaving Rideau Hall. Johnston was governor general from October 2010 until last year.   The expenses of former governors general has caught the attention of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The advocacy group delivered a petition signed by more than 46,000 Canadians calling on the Trudeau government to put an end to a decades-old policy that allows former governors general to bill taxpayers for their expenses.   Guest: Aaron Wudrick Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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Problem solving in government. Brian Platt the Business Administrator of Jersey City, New Jersey joined the podcast to talk about managing the day to day operations of the city, innovation in local government and being named a babe of Jersey City. Brian previously served as the Chief Innovation Officer and he shared the work of the city's i-Team and how they've approached problem solving. 

Greg and Colin listen to Brian Platt, local aerospace machinist and journalist, about the history of policing and its relatively modern militarization, the burgeoning cultural psychosis of fear and victimhood (much like that gripping American conservatism), and the Seattle Police Officers Guild's (SPOG) recent contract "win" at City Council and what that means for the city.

This week on Jersey XYZ, Stathis Theodoropoulos, is joined by Brian Platt, Director of the Office of Innovation for Jersey City and President of the Hudson County Young Democrats, and Andrew Regenstreich, an affordable housing Read more…

This week Allison and guest host Sabrina Nanji talk to Buzzfeed Canada’s Ishmael Doro about how the media is covering Kevin O’Leary. The Ottawa Citizen’s Brian Platt tells us why Ontario’s high hydro rates have become fodder for rap lyrics. Metro News reporter May Warren debriefs her experience at the Washington Women’s March. Sabrina is reading The Blondes by Emily Schultz. Allison is reading the Modern Lovers by Emma Straub. TUNES: Moth to a Flame by Chairlift Swimming in Strange Waters by The Wooden Sky Kill V. Main by Grimes Viceroy by Mac DeMarco