Podcasts about governor general

Paul Gross is taking on Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot this year at Ontario's Stratford Festival. You may know Paul as Mountie Constable Benton Fraser from Due South, or from his roles in Slings and Arrows, Republic of Doyle and Passchendaele. The Governor General's Award-winning actor and director joins Tom Power in the Q studio to talk about Waiting for Godot and why he wanted to take on the co-leading role of Vladimir. Paul also discusses why he thinks that this Beckett play is one of the single greatest creative achievements in human history.

Episode 420: On the night of March 1st, 1895, in the paymaster's office of the Montreal Cotton Company in Valleyfield, Quebec, a twenty-year-old Irish immigrant named Francis Valentine Cuthbert Shortis shot three men — killing two of them and leaving the third for dead in the darkness of the mill floor. What followed was the longest murder trial in Canadian history, a psychiatric battle that divided the country's leading medical minds, and a political crisis that reached the cabinet of Prime Minister Mackenzie Bowell and the desk of the Governor General himself. The victims were John Loy, twenty-four years old, and night watchman Maxime Leboeuf, who left behind a widow and five children. The survivor was Hugh Wilson, who carried the consequences for the rest of his life. Sources:Valentine Shortis Case | thecanadianencyclopedia.caThe Queen vs. F.V.C. Shortis (microform)| Internet ArchiveThe Case of Valentine Shortis — University of Toronto Press / Amazon.caValentine Shortis Case — The Canadian EncyclopediaThe Canadian Trial of the Century: The Story of 'Cracked Shortis' — History IrelandThe Case of Valentine Shortis — Yesterday and Today — PubMedForensic Psychiatry in Canada — Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the LawMontreal Gazette Trial Coverage, October 25, 1895 — Newspapers.comProfile: Author-Professor Martin Friedland — Bill Gladstone GenealogyMontreal Cotton Company — History of the Mill at Valleyfield — MUSO Virtual MuseumManitoba Schools Question — Dictionary of Canadian BiographyMontreal Cotton Company Mills — Library and Archives CanadaSir Donald Macmaster, Crown Prosecutor — WikipediaJ.N. Greenshields, Lead Defence Counsel — Americana AristocracyHenri St. Pierre, Defence Counsel — 76th New York State Volunteers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor General's Award-winning playwright Nicolas Billon joins Laura Mullin to talk about his play The Neighbours and why the thriller form is the best tool he has for asking the questions that haunt him. Billon traces his love of suspense back to Hitchcock and explains why dread is one of the most honest ways to get an audience leaning in. He breaks down his choice to use direct address, what it does to an audience when a character looks right at them, and how becoming a father has changed him as a writer.

In this month's episode we are speaking with the Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces, Mario Baril.In our conversation we talk about the scope of his role, how the Ombudsman's office can support Military family members, and some of the tools and resources that have been created by his team. Mr. Baril also tells us what he has learned about - and from - Military families since taking on this role in July 2025.About our Guest:Mario Baril is a seasoned public service executive and accredited mediator with nearly two decades of leadership experience in advancing organizational health and strategic governance across the Government of Canada.Mario Baril has served in the executive ranks of the federal public service, holding a variety of senior leadership roles as a member of Senior Executive Management tables. His experience includes providing strategic counsel to Deputy Ministers as Chief of Staff at the Treasury Board Secretariat, advising Ministers' Offices on strategic and business communications at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), and delivering his leadership vision at the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada. More recently, in 2018, Mario established the first organizational Ombudsman Office at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and pursued his passion for healthy workplaces through the delivery of Ombudsman confidential services at Public Services and Procurement Canada from 2022 to 2025.In March 2025, Mario was appointed by the Governor General in Council—on the recommendation of the Minister of National Defence—as Special Advisor to the Minister and Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, effective July 2, 2025.Mario is an Accredited Mediator (IMAQ) and a Certified Leadership Coach (Destination Leadership, 2024). Throughout his career, Mario led numerous departmental and national initiatives aimed at promoting organizational health. He played a key role in establishing a new role and mandate of the Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace—a national initiative recognized and highlighted as a success in the 29th Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada. He served on the Advisory Board for the Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace and contributed to the Interdepartmental Committee on Mental Health Performance Measurement at the Treasury Board Secretariat.Mario holds a master's degree in public administration from ÉNAP, a bachelor's degree in social sciences (Economics, Public Policy, and Management) from the University of Ottawa, and a college diploma in journalism.Outside of his professional life, Mario is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys sailing, swimming, canoeing, cycling, downhill skiing, and trekking in Mont-Tremblant. A passionate traveler, he has explored numerous countries with his wife, Danielle, and their two sons—embracing diverse cultures and forging meaningful connections around the world.Links:Military Benefits Browser https://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces/education-information/caf-members/compensation-benefits/mbb.htmlABCs of Military Postings https://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces/education-information/caf-members/career/postings/abc-military-postings.htmlEnglish homepage https://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces.htmlFrench homepage https://www.canada.ca/fr/ombudsman-defense-nationale-forces.html

The new Moroccan Ambassador presented his credentials to Deputy to the Governor-General outlining plans to expand collaboration in agriculture, solar energy, water management, and education.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF POLITICAL APATHY WHY YOU SHOULD WANT BETTER GOVERNMENT COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 136Steven Tripp is flying solo on this episode as he explains Australians for Better Government's view on how to break the chains of political apathy and why Australians should want a better Government. Steven discusses several potential solutions, including recall elections, citizens-initiated referenda, citizens-initiated veto, electing the Governor-General and removing the ‘Ministers to sit in Parliament' line in Section 64 of the Australian Constitution. Steven also answers a lot of listeners questions and does a word association at the end of the show on some of the big issues and personalities in Australia and the World right now. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrative KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com To become a Member of Australians for Better Government, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinCONTACT US BY EMAIL:admin@commandingthenarrative.com Hosted by:Steven Tripp is one of Australia's most prominent politicians and political commentators, known for his incisive analysis and fearless approach to addressing the Nation's challenges. With a deep understanding of policy and a reputation for sparking meaningful debate, Steven guides conversations with his signature clarity and passion for Australia's future.Steven is the President of Australians for Better Government, Vice-President of Let's Rethink Renewables and a National Committee Member of the Campaign for an Independent Britain (CIBUK). https://x.com/RealStevenTripp https://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrative Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Share this conversation and spread the word about Commanding the Narrative!

In this episode in the Eco-Justice and Climate Action Mini Series, we sat down with four members of the Climate Education and Teacher Education (CETE) team, which is based at the University of Northern British Columbia. Authors of “Mapping Climate Change Education: Reflections from an Education Design-Based Research Project from Northern British Columbia, Canada,” the CETE team created this project in response to the 2022 Association of Canadian Deans of Education report titled "Accord on Education for a Sustainable Future," which underscored urgency for climate change education. Join us for another great episode exploring the stories behind this collaborative and exciting action research project!To begin, our hosts Joe and Blane introduce the CETE team and the article that brought them together [00:00]. This leads into the origin story of the initiative and discussion of their team dynamics, which lead to a shared commitment to curriculum reform and a signature pedagogy built around people, place, and land [1:57]. The conversation then explores the co-creation process at the heart of the project, from building a national design team to running iterative workshop series across northern British Columbia, reflecting on how listening to teachers and communities continuously reshaped the project's direction [7:50]. From there, the team reflects on the iterative, cyclic nature of their design-based research, and the challenges of working within research frameworks that don't always honour more-than-human species and Indigenous ways of knowing [17:03]. We move to a discussion about the tension between theory and action, and between local focus and global relevance, focusing on how grounding the work in northern land, language, and Indigenous knowledge has proven to be both their most impactful contribution and a transferable model for others [22:23]. The team closes by sharing where the project stands today, and our hosts wrap up by honouring the messiness of action research as a defining strength of the journey, not a flaw [34:04].Thank you Hartley, Christine, Alexander and Glen for sharing your time and work with us.Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to this episode of the Action Research Podcast, created by Adam Stieglitz, Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar, Cory Legassic, and Vanessa Gold.Produced by Shikha Diwakar and Vanja Lugonjic.Subscribe to our podcast on most major podcast distribution platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.How have you found yourself in the world of action research? Want to be interviewed or share one of your projects? Get in touch with us.Resources: CETE Research PageBiographies: Hartley Banack, University of Northern British ColumbiaDr. Hartley Banack is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at UNBC and Principal Investigator for the CETE research program since 2022. Banack is a curriculum theorist, qualitative researcher, and teacher. He has years of experience as an outdoor environmental educator and scholar. His scholarship appears in Teachers and Teaching (Banack and Tembrevilla, 2024), Children's Geographies (Banack and Berger, 2020), and Critical Education (Banack, 2018). Banack holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.Ed. in environmental education, all from Simon Fraser University, along with a B.Sc. from Trent University.Christine Ho Younghusband, University of Northern British ColumbiaDr. Christine Ho Younghusband is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at UNBC. Dr. Ho Younghusband is a founding CETE Co-Investigator. Her research focuses on teacher professional learning, identity development, and mathematics education. She has published on e-portfolios and identity (Younghusband, 2021) and out-of-field teaching (Younghusband, 2017). Dr. Ho Younghusband holds an Ed.D. and M.Ed. from Simon Fraser University, and B.Ed. and B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia.Alexander Lautensach, University of Northern British ColumbiaDr. Alexander Lautensach is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at UNBC. Lautensach is a founding CETE Co-Investigator. He holds five degrees in the areas of biology, science education, and philosophy, including a doctorate in environmental ethics education from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Lautensach has written two books on sustainability education and climate change and co-published the first open-access textbook on human security.Glen Thielmann, University of Northern British ColumbiaGlen Thielmann is a Lecturer in the UNBC School of Education. He is a founding member of the CETE Research Team. He is a master Social Studies teacher with leadership in curriculum, instruction, and professional & resource development in B.C. K-12 schools. In 2017, Glen received a Governor General's History Award for excellence in Teaching. In 2022, Glen received a Teacher Educator Award from the Association of BC Deans of Education.--This episode is part of our Eco-justice and Climate Action Series. Authors from journal articles in a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal for Action Research hop behind the mic and share the inspirations, process, and findings from their projects. Join Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar and special guest host Blane Harvey, as they interview an inspiring group of researchers, educators, organizers, and more, navigating the process of action research.

Guest: Air Commodore Stuart McIntyre CBE, DFC Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎25th of ‎August ‎2025 Released: 15th of May 2026 Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 21 seconds Air Commodore Stuart McIntyre CBE, DFC joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force on the 31st of August 1949. Following an elongated flying training phase, he converted onto the then-new de Havilland Vampires. He ended up deployed to Cyprus with No. 14 Squadron in 1952, and then returned to Ohakea, New Zealand and No. 75 Squadron in 1953, where among his duties he led an aerobatic display team. He then returned to Cyprus in April 1955 for a second tour, now as Flight Commander of No. 14 Squadron. Stuart and adjutant Flying Officer Laurence Turner sent as one of the advance party to Tengah, Singapore, to prepare for the move of the squadron from Cyprus. The squadron eventually reequipped with Venoms, and went into action against the Communist Terrorists (C.T.s). In his subsequent career, Stuart become the officer commanding No. 14 Squadron when they were equipped with English Electric Canberra bombers. He then led the team involved in the selection of the Canberra replacement, which ended up as the McDonnell Douglas Skyhawk. Stuart filled several other roles including Base Commander of RNZAF Base Ohakea, Aide-de-Camp to both the Governor General to New Zealand, and HM Queen Elizabeth II. He also oversaw the creation of the Ohakea Museum. On leaving the Air Force he became Director of Civil Aviation. Pilot Officer Stuart McIntyre in the cockpit of his No. 14 Squadron Vampire at RAF Station Nicosia, Cyprus, 1953. Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photo NICD156a Portrait of Flight Lieutenant Stuart McIntyre, pilot with No. 14 Squadron, wearing flying helmet and oxygen mask. RAF Station Tengah, Singapore. Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photo MUS090171 Note: Unfortunately although I photographed Stuart’s logbooks, and you can hear a few extracts from our chatter while I did that at the end of this interview, I completely forgot to get a photo of him on the day. The music at the end of this episode is Wild Flower by Joachim Karud.

As the Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt, gas prices soar, and inflation threatens to spike, Trump arrives at his meeting with Xi Jinping looking wounded and weak. He will be looking for help from China’s dictator, but help never comes for free. What will he concede to Xi? In the second half of the show, Rudyard and Janice turn to a major new government appointment in Canada: Louise Arbour as our new Governor General. Andrew argues that despite widespread criticism, she is highly qualified for the position, with a long record of achievement and a deep understanding of the country’s history. Serious jobs require serious people with real experience. Rudyard, however, is concerned that Ottawa keeps recycling and reappointing Boomers to important government positions, and argues it is high time for a generational transition and the passing of the baton to the next generation. Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to full episodes of Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up.

America will not confirm or deny using kamikaze dolphins in war. Seriously. The Toronto Tempo has officially arrived as Canada's first WNBA team. How will Drake manage to make this basketball team about him? Roughly 300 people in Vancouver attempted “speedrunning” Scientology. Welcome Louise Arbour, our latest and possibly most judicious Governor General. Gavin Crawford hosts the news quiz with comedians Jan Caruana, Ajahnis Charley, and Kris Siddiqi.

Tickets to our May 20th Munk Debate on Foreign Wars taking place in Toronto and featuring Mike Pompeo, Victoria Nuland, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, are now on sale. Visit https://munkdebates.com/debates/foreign-wars-debate/ to purchase tickets. Trump's pause on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz has less to do with pressure from Iran and more to do with pressure from Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile the U.S. has not done anything to protect the UAE which is under sustained attack from Iran. What happened to the US security guarantee to the Gulf States? In the second half of the show Rudyard and Janice turn to two previous Munk Debaters - Louise Arbour and Nigel Farage - who were in the news this week for different reasons. Nigel had a great night in Britain with his Reform Party trouncing Labour in local council elections. The rise of populism in Britain, on both the left and right, is due to the failure of governance and the political ineptness of their Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Canada former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was appointed as the country's new Governor General. Why is Ottawa unwilling—or incapable—of promoting talent beyond the Laurentian elite circle? And is it time for the Boomer careerists to step aside, bow out, and make room for a younger generation to inhabit these institutions? Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up.

Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman discuss the recent appointment of Louise Arbour, former Supreme Court justice, as Canada's new Governor General, examining whether it signals elite Ottawa insularity. In the second half, they discuss how The Hub plans to approach media subsidies given the new media landscape.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Representing King Charles III in Canada, serving as the federal representative of the Head of State, the newly appointed Governor General-designate is Louise Arbour, a former human rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice.  Prime Minister Mark Carney made this announcement on Tuesday, May 5, and stated she will be an exemplary "steward of our tradition of peace, order and good government." This week on rabble radio, rabble editor Nick Seebruch sits down with parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg to discuss what Louise Arbour brings to the role and the history behind the title.  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and now: subscribe to rabble on Patreon to hear exclusive bonus episodes of rabble radio. 

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In Canada news today, Bill calls out the sexist undertones of right-wing and Conservative attacks on Prime Minister Mark Carney's pick for Canada's next Governor General Louise Arbour. Let's talk about Louise Arbour's visionary professional reputation and legacy of legal decisions to understand why she is such an incredible and worthy choice for Canada's next Governor General, including her defense of human rights, cannabis decriminalization and women's safety in Canada's military.Tune into Episode 445 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates.This news update was recorded on May 6, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/aYQxXqrSKloJoin Bill's LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week's Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=shareWATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Pierre Poilievre Is Either Very Dumb, Or Purposely Sabotaging PM Mark Carney's Canada US Trade Talkshttps://youtu.be/37gHHAaggrEThe TRUTH About PM Mark Carney's Sovereign Wealth Fund | Canada News Analysishttps://youtu.be/ywpWW24jBVgFURTHER READINGWhat to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor generalhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4wpj17v5oPrime Minister Carney announces The King's approval of Canada's next Governor Generalhttps://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/05/05/prime-minister-carney-announces-kings-approval-canadas-next-governorCanada's incoming GG Louise Arbour brings rich palette of experience to Rideau Hallhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/the-long-history-of-louise-arbour-9.7188457 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Michael Diamond, Kim Wright and Laura Stone; Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

From her international work, to her review of the Canadian military, and more, we hear from people who share their experiences working with Louise Arbour. Our guest is CBC Parliament Hill senior writer Aaron Wherry.

Former Supreme Court justice and UN human rights chief Louise Arbour has been named the next Governor General; An Ontario judge found two women guilty in the death and abuse of two boys they were trying to adopt; Police and fisheries investigate after a man on a jet ski crashed into a grey whale in the waters of a B.C. park.

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On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to unpack the top stories of the day. Plus, the last names of lottery winners will no longer appear in news releases. Jerry speaks with Tony Bitonti, OLG spokesperson, about why the shift is happening and what it means for privacy and transparency. Canada will get a new Governor General. Jerry speaks with Craig Baird, historian and host of Canadian History Ehx, about the role’s importance, and the last time a Governor General had to hold a government to account. The show wraps up with Jerry’s thoughts on a new Ontario law that caps resale prices, a move that has frustrated many season‑ticket holders.

Canada's next Governor General will be former Supreme Court justice and war crimes prosecutor Louise Arbour. One of her former clerks tells us this appointment is the perfect choice for Canada. The City of Amsterdam bans ads for fossil fuel products and meat in city-owned public spaces — and our guest says it's necessary in the fight for a better future. The Montreal Canadiens have made it to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs — and the owner of a local pub tells us his customers are hoping the Habs can buffalo the Buffalo Sabres.An animal disease expert tells us what's next for passengers on a nightmare cruise in which three people have died after an outbreak of hantavirus — a disease typically contracted from rodents.The winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing tells us why he felt compelled to share the traumatic story of surviving last year's flash flooding in Texas that killed dozens — including his young nephew. Running for coverage. A new private member's bill is hoping to secure better cell coverage for rural communities. The Quebec MP behind it says it's not just a matter of convenience, but of public safety. Coming unglued. Elmer the kitten falls into a bucket of paste, but is spared a gluesome end. An abrupt change of heart. A CPR instructor was demonstrating the symptoms of a heart attack for his students when he began having the symptoms of an actual heart attack. Luckily, he survived to tell us what happened next.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that makes a good first compression.

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Louise Arbour will be Canada's next Governor General. She is an accomplished jurist – having served as a Supreme Court Justice, and as chief prosecutor of the International War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague. We have more on her career, and on how she plans to tackle her new duties.And: An Ontario couple has been found guilty in the first-degree murder of a 12-year-old boy who was in their care. They're also guilty of the torture and confinement of his younger brother. The case raised questions about the systems that are supposed to protect vulnerable children in care.Also: Heat records are being smashed across B.C. And a shrinking snowpack is elevating wildfire risk, and even threatening the region's water supply.Plus: Whales and people get too close off the B.C. coast, Toronto unveils command centre for FIFA security, advocates demand more action on Red Dress Alerts, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to serve as the King's representative and commander-in-chief of Canada's Armed Forces. Power & Politics dives into the significance of this choice. Plus, another province considers limiting social media for young people. P&P hears from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

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In this episode of On The Line, host Jen Gerson sits down with author and longtime journalist John Fraser to discuss his latest book, The Governors General: An Intimate History of Canada's Highest Office. The book is part history, part memoir, and part insider account, drawing on Fraser's decades of experience in Canadian public life.This episode of On The Line is brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. We started in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Threats don't wait for bureaucracy. They are moving faster than our institutions. Dominion is closing that gap. Speed is now the strategic capability, and Dominion Dynamics is proving you can build capability at the speed of the threat.Defend the dominion. Dominion Dynamics.Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.Fraser brings a mix of personal anecdotes and sharp observation to the conversation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian-born Governors General who have shaped the modern office. There's a fair amount of gossip — some of it affectionate, some of it less so — but it's always in service of a larger point: that the personalities who occupy Rideau Hall matter.The conversation widens into a discussion about monarchism, the role of the Crown in Canada, and why the Governor General still plays a meaningful role. Gerson presses Fraser on whether Canadians take the institution for granted.This episode of On The Line is also brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com.Fraser argues that Canada's history offers a deeper reservoir of ideas and solutions than we often assume. In a political culture that tends to look outward — to the United States, to Europe, to global trends — he makes the case for looking inward, and for taking seriously the institutions that have quietly shaped the country.They also talk about how the Governor General's role fits into the modern media landscape, where political leaders dominate headlines. That imbalance, Fraser suggests, can distort public understanding of how power really works in Canada, and where the safeguards in the system actually lie.This episode of On The Line is also brought to you by ACDC. Canada's defence industrial base is fragmented. Critical platforms are owned and controlled abroad. That model doesn't work anymore.The Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies is rebuilding Canada's sovereign defence-industrial base. ACDC champions Canadian-owned, Canadian-controlled companies that design, build, sustain, and export next-generation defence systems. Change requires new processes, new policies, and new behaviour. ACDC membership is open to Canadian-controlled defence companies ready to lead that change. To join, email Info@AllianceCanada.com.#OnTheLine #GovernorsGeneral #CanadaHistory #CanadianPolitics #Monarchy #GovernorGeneral

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour will replace Mary Simon as Canada's Governor General. Arbour will be appointed to her new position later this year, becoming the 31st Governor General in our country's history. CTV's Rachel Aiello delivers the latest developments following today's announcement. Then, we pick the brain of CTV political analyst Scott Reid. On today's show: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist, dissects the Hantavirus outbreak that is wreaking havoc on a Dutch cruise ship. The vessel is now stranded off the coast of Africa. Money Talk with John Klotz: Making the most of your tax returns. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Amanda Galbraith, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Hear Vassy's interview with A.I. Minister Evan Solomon on the government's new $1.5 billion relief package for tariff-hit industries. McGill Law Professor Jennifer Raso talks about the growing issue of A.I. in courtrooms.

Windsor police and the OPP had busy weekends arresting impaired drivers, Lakeshore is getting two full-time firefighters, and Canada's getting a new Governor General. All the noon headlines on the go.

David A. Robertson, two‑time Governor General's Literary Award winner and celebrated author, speaker, and advocate, joins Banyen Books for a deeply personal and illuminating conversation on mental health, healing, and hope. In All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live with Anxiety he explores the struggles and small victories of living with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, sharing hard‑earned wisdom to help others feel less alone. With warmth, humour, and insight, he shows how mental illness has shaped his life as a father, partner, and writer, and how he keeps going through therapy, medication, community, and self‑reflection—reminding listeners that healing isn't about being cured, but about learning to live with care, courage, and hope. Robertson is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and was honoured in 2023 with a Doctor of Letters from the University of Manitoba, among other distinctions.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with award-winning poet Stephanie Bolster about her new book, Long Exposure (Palimpsest Press, 2025). After Hurricane Katrina, the photographer Robert Polidori flew to New Orleans to document the devastation. In the wreckage he witnessed, and in her questions about what she saw in what he saw, Stephanie Bolster found the beginnings of a long poem. Those questions led to unexpected places; meanwhile, life kept pouring in. The ensuing book, Long Exposure, is Bolster's fifth, a roaming, associative exploration of disasters and their ongoing aftermaths, sufferings large and small, and the vulnerability and value of our own lives. Incremental, unsettling, Long Exposure rushes to and through. Stephanie Bolster has published four books of poetry, the most recent of which, A Page from the Wonders of Life on Earth, appeared with Brick Books in 2011 and was a finalist for the Pat Lowther Award. Her first book, White Stone: The Alice Poems (Véhicule Press, 1998) won the Governor General's and the Gerald Lampert Awards, and her second, Two Bowls of Milk (McClelland & Stewart, 1999), won the Archibald Lampman Award and was a finalist for the Trillium Award. Her work has been translated into French (Pierre Blanche: poèmes d'Alice, Les Éditions du Noroît, 2007), Spanish, German, and Serbo-Croatian. She edited The Best Canadian Poetry in English 2008 (Tightrope), the inaugural volume in that ongoing series; and co-edited Penned: Zoo Poems (Signal/Véhicule, 2009). Born in Vancouver, she grew up in Burnaby, BC, now lives in Pointe-Claire, Québec on the Mohawk (Kanien'kehá:ka) territory of Skaniatará:ti, and has taught creative writing at Concordia University in Montréal since 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with award-winning poet Stephanie Bolster about her new book, Long Exposure (Palimpsest Press, 2025). After Hurricane Katrina, the photographer Robert Polidori flew to New Orleans to document the devastation. In the wreckage he witnessed, and in her questions about what she saw in what he saw, Stephanie Bolster found the beginnings of a long poem. Those questions led to unexpected places; meanwhile, life kept pouring in. The ensuing book, Long Exposure, is Bolster's fifth, a roaming, associative exploration of disasters and their ongoing aftermaths, sufferings large and small, and the vulnerability and value of our own lives. Incremental, unsettling, Long Exposure rushes to and through. Stephanie Bolster has published four books of poetry, the most recent of which, A Page from the Wonders of Life on Earth, appeared with Brick Books in 2011 and was a finalist for the Pat Lowther Award. Her first book, White Stone: The Alice Poems (Véhicule Press, 1998) won the Governor General's and the Gerald Lampert Awards, and her second, Two Bowls of Milk (McClelland & Stewart, 1999), won the Archibald Lampman Award and was a finalist for the Trillium Award. Her work has been translated into French (Pierre Blanche: poèmes d'Alice, Les Éditions du Noroît, 2007), Spanish, German, and Serbo-Croatian. She edited The Best Canadian Poetry in English 2008 (Tightrope), the inaugural volume in that ongoing series; and co-edited Penned: Zoo Poems (Signal/Véhicule, 2009). Born in Vancouver, she grew up in Burnaby, BC, now lives in Pointe-Claire, Québec on the Mohawk (Kanien'kehá:ka) territory of Skaniatará:ti, and has taught creative writing at Concordia University in Montréal since 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

When reading classic literature or watching Shakespeare plays, Erin Shields often finds herself drawn to the supporting characters we don't hear much from — especially the women. In her new play Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, the Governor General's Award-winning playwright considers what happens when four women who witnessed miracles are finally allowed to speak. She joins Tom Power in the Q studio to talk about the ridiculous amount of Marys in the Bible, and why she's interested in expanding existing literature with a feminist twist.

Dame Quentin Bryce has lived a life of firsts; she was our first female Governor-General, the first women accepted to the Queensland Bar, and the first woman to be appointed to the faculty at T. C. Beirne School of Law at the University of Queensland, to name a few. And we're lucky enough to have this trailblazer as a guest on her first ever podcast!Together with her biographer Juliet Rieden, author of 'Quentin Bryce', she joins Jess to talk about her remarkable life; from meeting the Queen, the importance of beauty, laughter and and female friendship, and what ageing means to her.You can find the book 'Quentin Bryce' here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/quentin-bryce-the-authorised-biography-9781761341908And now you can watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesqtyngSCqxLvqN8nj1uTQ/ Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The God-Worshippers of Thistle Mountain, under the dual leadership of Hong Xiuquan and Feng Yunshan, had gone from being a quirky, backwater oddity... to, by 1847, a real local headache. When they get bold enough to deface a local temple, the law finally takes action to end their machinations. Yet they emerge from this early crucible unbroken... harder, better, faster, stronger... and even weirder than they went in. Time Period Covered:1847–1849 Major Historical Figures:Hong Xiuquan, prophet and Heavenly King [1814–1864]Feng Yunshan, chief evangelist and architect of the God-Worshipping Society [1815–1852]Wang Zuoxin, local licentiate and militia leader [fl. 1847]Lu Liu, God-Worshipper [d. 1848]Yang Xiuqing, Eastern King, Voice of God the Father [d. 1856]Xiao Chaogui, Western King, Voice of Jesus Christ [d. 1852]Qiying, Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi [1787–1858] Major Sources Cited:Hamberg, Theodore. The Visions of Hung-Siu-tshuen and the Origin of the Kwang-si InsurrectionKuhn, Philip A. "Ch. 6, The Taiping Rebellion" in The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 10Platt, Stephen R. Autumn in the Heavenly KingdomSpence, Jonathan D. God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Governor General's Award-winning performing artist Sandra Laronde is bringing her novel She Holds Up The Stars to the stage. The story, about an Indigenous girl who forms an unexpected bond with a spirited horse, is performed using multi-disciplinary elements like a full orchestra, movement and a muscular horse puppet. Sandra tells Tom how she saw her novel as a stage show from the very beginning, why she believes the arts shouldn't be siloed, and how Indigenous stories can help all Canadians know themselves better.

Welcome to Off The Bricks, poets and poetry lovers. This month, we welcome Louise Dupré. Today, she shares her book Up Close, translated by Karen McPherson. Dupré is a French Canadian poet who has published more than twenty books, which have received many awards, including the Governor General's Award for poetry. Louise Dupré's poetry and several of her novels have been translated into English or other languages. Louise Dupré is a member of the Academy of Letters of Quebec and of The Royal Society of Canada. In December 2014, she was appointed to the Order of Canada for her contributions to Quebec literature as a poet, novelist, playwright, essayist, and professor. You can find her poetry for purchase at ekstasiseditions.com

We are at a pivotal moment in Canada, as we reflect on our past and try to forge a more unified future in the face of tensions with the United States. Our guest on the program says now is a good time to reexamine our key institutions. This week, he has published an entertaining new book about the office of Governor General, just as speculation abounds that we may be about to get a new one.John Fraser is a veteran Canadian journalist, an author, and an academic. He is a former Master of Massey College, and the current executive chair of the National NewsMedia Council of Canada. His latest book is The Governors General: An Intimate History of Canada's Highest Office.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips talk about who should be Canada's next Governor General and what that choice is really about. What does the job actually require in this moment? What does any of this tell us about the state of the country right now? And did Strategists Media Corp really arrange a retreat in Mexico and just not tell Carter?Then for Patrons: Alberta, and what it means to actually meet the moment. When one side is willing to push, escalate, and set the terms, what is the opposition supposed to do in response? What does “finding the nerve” actually look like, and what happens when your instinct is to manage rather than confront?Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

rWotD Episode 3254: Export and Import Permits Act Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 1 April 2026, is Export and Import Permits Act.The Export and Import Permits Act (French: Loi sur les licences d’exportation et d’importation, EIPA) is an Act passed by the Parliament of Canada originally in 1947 though it has had many amendments over the years. It was assented originally by King George VI through his agent the Governor General of Canada. At present, contraventions are punishable by a prison term not exceeding ten years. The EIPA falls under the control of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada).This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:05 UTC on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Export and Import Permits Act on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Brian.

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, we sit down with psychologist and CBT expert Dr. Deborah Dobson to discuss her new book Living Well with Social Anxiety. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Dobson offers a compassionate and highly practical look at what social anxiety is, how it develops, and most importantly—how to move beyond avoidance and toward a more connected, fulfilling life.Key ThemesUnderstanding the social anxiety cycle: thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, avoidance patterns, and how they reinforce each otherWhy avoidance feels safer—and why it makes anxiety worse long-termSelf-monitoring as a core CBT skill for breaking the cycleThe continuum from shyness to social anxiety disorder to avoidant personality traitsImpact of technology and post-pandemic remote life on anxiety and social skill atrophyExposure principles: graded, values-guided, and compassionate rather than forcefulThe role of sensitivity, empathy, and introversion as strengths rather than flawsPublic speaking, dating, small talk, and other high-anxiety social tasksThe importance of seeing social anxiety as a long-term trait that can be managed—not a personal failing or something to “cure”Maintaining gains after therapy: preventing relapse and building ongoing resilienceDeborah Dobson, PhD, spent her decades-long career specializing in the treatment of social anxiety disorder. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary and a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Canadian Association for CBT, and the Canadian Psychological Association. She received the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award for her extensive advocacy work in mental health. Since retiring from clinical practice in 2023, she continues to train and consult in CBT.

Next week, Family Law takes its final bow after four critically acclaimed seasons on Global Television and Stack TV. The Lark Productions comedy-drama series – which follows a group of flawed family members who reluctantly work together at their father's law firm in Downtown Vancouver – was the brainchild of showrunner and award-winning author Susin Nielsen. Susin is an exceptionally gifted storyteller, and she's got the awards, accolades, and stats to back it up: more than one hundred hours of television; author of seven best-selling young adult novels, some of which have won the Governor General's Literary Award, the UKLA award, and over a dozen young readers' choice awards; recipient of the Writers' Trust Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work, which now includes a book for adults, Snap (about three people who meet in a court-mandated anger management class). In this compelling conversation with Sabrina Rani Furminger, Susin discusses what she learned about storytelling and this crazy biz in her four years at the helm of Family Law, the time Family Law star Jewel Staite gave her the middle finger for real, and turning real-life rage into comedy gold in Snap – and she also takes the time to say goodbye to Family Law's viewers, crew, and cast. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

The new envoy from London arrives at Qing's doorstep in August 1842 with a simple mandate: stop allowing Britain to be "humbugged" & finish the war Elliot started. What follows is the British Empire at its most efficient & brutal... and a treaty that, somehow, doesn't mention opium once...Time Period Covered:Aug. 1841–Aug. 1842 Major Historical Figures:The Qing Empire:The Daoguang Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Minning) [r. 1820–1850]Yijing, Imperial Commander [1793–1853]Qiying, Imperial Commissioner [1787–1858]Yilibu, Imperial Commissioner [1772–1843]Niu Jian, Governor-General of Liangjiang [1785–1858]Zhang Xi, intermediary [1840s]Yuqian, Zhejiang Imperial Commissioner [1841] The British Empire:Queen Victoria [r. 1837–1901]Sir Henry Pottinger, Plenipotentiary to China [1789–1856]Sir Hugh Gough, Commander of British Land Forces [1779–1869]Admiral Sir William Parker, Commander-in-Chief, East India Station [1781–1866]Captain William Hutcheon "Nemesis" Hall, HMS Nemesis [c. 1797–1878]Captain Henry Keppel, HMS Dido [1809–1904]Karl Friedrich August Gützlaff, Prussian missionary & Civil Magistrate of Ningbo [1803–1851] Colonel George Mountain [1789–1863]Harry Smith Parkes, attaché to Pottinger's staff [1828–1885] Major Sources Cited:Fay, Peter Ward. The Opium War, 1840–1842. Wakeman, Frederic Jr. "The Canton Trade and the Opium War" in The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 10.Lovell, Julia. The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of China. Platt, Stephen R. Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Central bankers in Canada and the U.S. are warning the worst economic impacts of the Middle East war are still to come. Both decided to hold interest rates steady today, amid the choppy waters of international conflict. Canada's economy is getting hit from multiple angles — jobs are down and prices are up.And: Police have arrested two teens — one in Nova Scotia, another in Manitoba. They are accused of planning simultaneous attacks at their high schools. The tipoff came from international police.Also: Where does the Prime Minister live? Until 2015, the answer was easy — 24 Sussex, in Ottawa. But when he was elected, Justin Trudeau chose not to move in. The building had asbestos, lead, and rodents. Instead, he chose to live in Rideau Cottage — a smaller house behind the Governor General's place. Now CBC News has obtained an internal government memo suggesting that house isn't suitable either.Plus: The director of U.S. national intelligence grilled over what led to war with Iran, a building owner in Montreal is charged with seven counts of manslaughter for deadly fire, and more.

The Ransom of Canton.The lame-duck Superintendent watches helplessly as a triumvirate of Qing officials arrives to reverse every compromise his predecessor had wrought... & promptly launches the most ambitious Chinese military operation of the entire war. In the midst of that rain-soaked battlefield, a brief skirmish between British soldiers and peasant militiamen plants the seed of a legend that will haunt Chinese politics for the next century. Time Period Covered:Feb. 1841–Oct. 1841 Major Historical Figures: The Qing Empire:The Daoguang Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Minning) [r. 1820–1850]Yishan, Imperial Commissioner and Pacifier-General of the Rebellious (靖逆) [1790–1878]Longwen, Manchu nobleman and ministerial attaché [d. 1841]Yang Fang, Governor-General and military commander [c. 1770–1846]She Baoshun, Prefect of Canton [fl. 1840s]Yuqian, Imperial Commissioner for Military Operations in Zhejiang [fl. 1841] The British Empire:Queen Victoria [r. 1837–1901]Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Foreign Secretary [1784–1865]Charles Elliot, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China [1801–1875]Sir Henry Pottinger, incoming Plenipotentiary to China [1789–1856]Sir Hugh Gough, Commander of British Land Forces [1779–1869]Captain William Hutcheon Hall, commanding HMS Nemesis [c. 1797–1878] Major Sources Cited:Wakeman, Frederic Jr. "Canton Trade and the Opium War." The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 10.Wakeman, Frederic Jr. Strangers at the Gate: Social Disorder in South China, 1839–1861.Fay, Peter Ward. The Opium War, 1840–1842.Lovell, Julia. The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC attended a reception at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Canberra marking the Emperor of Japan's birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Friendship and Cooperation Treaty. It was the first time an Australian Governor-General has attended the Emperor's Birthday reception since Japan established its embassy in Canberra in 1953. - 今月4日（水）、キャンベラの在オーストラリア日本国大使公邸で、天皇誕生日と日豪友好協力基本条約50周年を祝うレセプションが開かれました。1953年にキャンベラに日本大使館が設立されて以来、天皇誕生日レセプションに、オーストラリアの連邦総督が出席するのは、今回が初めてです。

Britain carries the Opium War to Beijing's unready doorstep with steam and iron, moving the crisis from the border frontiers to the heart of the imperial court itself. As imperial defenses strain and diplomacy replaces defiance, the two empires probe each other's resolve – and discover that both of their understandings of the other have been built on little more than smoke. Time Period Covered:July 1840 – March 1841 Major Historical Figures:The Qing Empire:The Daoguang Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Minning) [r. 1820–1850]Lin Zexu, Imperial Commissioner [1785–1850]Qishan, Imperial Commissioner and Governor-General of Zhili [d. 1854]Yiliang, Governor-General of Liangguang [fl. 1840s]The British Empire:Queen Victoria [r. 1837–1901]Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Foreign Secretary [1784–1865]Charles Elliot, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China [1801–1875]Sir Henry Pottinger, Plenipotentiary to China [1789–1856]Sir James Bremer, Royal Navy commander [1786–1850] Major Sources Cited:Platt, Stephen R. Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age.Lovell, Julia. The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of China.Wakeman, Frederic Jr. Strangers at the Gate: Social Disorder in South China, 1839–1861.Fairbank, John K. Trade and Diplomacy on the China Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britain and China both saw the opium crisis clearly enough to know it would end in disaster. Each believed it understood the situation, and the other, well enough to keep events from spinning out of control. And yet... it happened anyway.Time Period Covered:Late 1839 – April 1840 Major Historical Figures: The Qing Empire:The Daoguang Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Minning) [r. 1820–1850]Lin Zexu, Imperial Commissioner and Governor-General of Huguang [1785–1850] The British Empire:Queen Victoria [r. 1837–1901]Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Foreign Secretary [1784–1865]Charles Elliot, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China [1801–1875]William Gladstone, Member of Parliament [1789–1898]Sir James Graham, Member of Parliament [1792–1861] Major Sources Cited:Platt, Stephen R. Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden AgeLovell, Julia. The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of ChinaFairbank, John K. Trade and Diplomacy on the China CoastHansard's Parliamentary Debates, 1840 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lin Zexu believed moral clarity and the largest drug bust in history could end the opium crisis and avert war. Yet, as his solution drained into Humen Bay, so too did the last hope of peace between China and Britain.Time Period Covered:1836–June 1839 Major Historical Figures: The Qing Empire:The Daoguang Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Minning) [r. 1820–1850]Lin Zexu, Imperial Commissioner and Governor-General of Huguang [1785–1850]Deng Tingzhen, Governor-General of Liangguang [1776–1846]Huang Juezi, Minister and court official (opium policy advocate) The British Empire:King William IV [r. 1830–1837]Queen Victoria [r. 1837–1901]Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Foreign Secretary [1784–1865]Charles Elliot, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China [1801–1875]Lancelot Dent, Opium trader and head of Dent & Co. [1799–1875]James Matheson, Merchant and political advocate for war [1796–1878] Major Sources Cited:Fairbank, John K. Trade and Diplomacy on the China CoastPlatt, Stephen R. Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden AgeWakeman, Frederic, Jr. “The Canton Trade and the Opium War,” in The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 10Wakeman, Frederic, Jr. The Fall of Imperial ChinaLovell, Julia. The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael A. Cohen, author of the Truth and Consequences newsletter, and Charles Fain Lehman, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, debate the capture of Nicolas Maduro and whether Marco Rubio is positioning himself as the "Governor General of Latin America." The panel analyzes Tim Walz's exit from the Minnesota governor's race amid a $9 billion pandemic fraud scandal and the controversial appointment of Cea Weaver to New York's housing office. Plus,the debunking of the "Heritage American" myth that only 37–39% of the population meets the pre-1860 ancestry criteria, the New York Times' creative statistics on 8.5 MPH bus speeds, and Larry David's strict January 7th statute of limitations on wishing anyone a "Happy New Year." Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist