Podcast appearances and mentions of sabrina maddeaux

In this episode, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the potential of factory built homes as a solution to the housing crisis. They explore the promises made by politicians regarding prefabricated housing, the spectrum of factory built homes, and the claims of reduced construction times, costs, and emissions. The conversation delves into the current challenges faced in North America, including regulatory barriers and municipal approvals.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Factory Built Homes (FBH)01:34 Innovation in homebuilding03:25 Understanding the spectrum of factory built homes05:22  Claims of speed, cost, and emissions07:45 Current challenges in North America09:33 Where do the reductions in emissions come from?10:18 Perceptions of FBH among younger generations13:30 Regulatory barriers to adoption15:41 Municipal approvals and their impact17:40 Where would the election promise money go?19:19 The potential benefits for traditional builders20:12 Optimism for the future of FBHResearch/Links:Scott AitchisonBuilding More, Building FasterCaivanWhy is it So Hard to Mass-Produce Housing?Eight Pieces of Housing Advice to the Prime MinisterHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode of The Missing Middle podcast, hosts Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt discuss the impossible trinity that broke Canadian housing. They explore the implications of stagnant neighborhoods, population growth, and government policies that hinder housing affordability. The conversation delves into the complexities of urban planning, the impact of NIMBYism, and the need for realistic solutions to address the housing crisis.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:06 Gregor Robertson's rough start as Minister of Housing03:51 Increased government housing would impact home prices05:06 Understanding the Impossible Trinity that broke housing07:37 Examples of cities doing two of three10:03 Not allowed to grow up or out equals spiking prices11:21 The illusion of legalized fourplexes14:15 Ottawa's zoning reform and stupid two-story height limit17:33 Toronto's wealthiest areas are the least dense18:20 Proposed solutions for housing affordabilityResearch links:The Impossible Trinity that Broke Canadian HousingCan Homes Become Affordable Without Prices Going Down?Toronto Star fourplex pieceHow Community Consultation is Ruining DemocracyHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

He's got 215,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views. The urban planner and YouTube creator Uytae Lee sits down with Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt to have a fun and wide-ranging conversation about housing and the systemic hurdles to building more of it. Uytae shares insights on creating engaging content about housing, urban planning, design and the realities of YouTube monetization. The discussion also touches on the challenges of prefabricated housing, the need for innovation and some free advice for the new prime minister of Canada.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:14 Understanding the B.C. housing situation and housing taxes04:12 Getting lucky with single egress video05:41 The impact of building codes on housing08:49 Creating engaging YouTube content12:55 The reality of YouTube monetization14:34 How long it takes to make an About Here video15:41 Are you hopeful about housing?17:44 Political discourse on housing 18:15 Caution around factory built homes as a panacea  21:30 Uytae's favourite form of housing23:35 Good governance could mean good housing policy25:17 Immigration, housing and the backlash 27:24 Start with what you want to create and work backwardsResearch/LinksUytae Lee's YouTube page:The Housing Tax CrisisWhy North America Can't Build Nice Apartments (because of one rule)How Breaking Rules Could Create Better ApartmentsWhy is it So Hard to Mass-Produce Housing?How a SoftBank-Backed Construction Startup Burned Through $3 BillionHow Elevator Rules Cost Us Homes: An Interview with Market UrbanismEight Pieces of Housing Advice to the Prime MinisterHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the significant decline in the construction of three-bedroom homes in Ontario, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). They explore the implications of the 'baby bust' phenomenon, where fewer families are able to afford suitable housing, leading to a decrease in birth rates. The conversation delves into the regulatory barriers and economic conditions that have contributed to the housing crisis, emphasizing the need for policy changes to address the missing middle in housing options. The episode highlights the challenges faced by young families in navigating the current housing market and the importance of providing both rental and ownership opportunities.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:51 The baby bust and housing trends03:08 Why aren't more 3-bedrooms being built?05:3 Home ownership is falling in parts of Ontario08:28 The Missing Middle's North Star09:00 Renting or owning, it should be a choice12:30 Housing and fertility18:14 Should the government step in?19:35 Mike reminisces about Lawn Darts21:00 Urban growth boundaries have consequencesResearch/LinksPoilievre catches heat from opponents for talk of 'biological clocks'The Baby Bust and the Death of the Three-Bedroom Ownership HomeHard evidence on the link between housing and fertility.https://x.com/mikalskuterud/status/1907114728108773444https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5046571Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode of The Missing Middle, hosts Sabrina Maddeaux and Michael Moffatt discuss the housing platforms of Canada's major federal parties as they approach the April 28 election. They analyze the promises made by the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP regarding housing starts, affordability, and the implications of these policies on young Canadians. The conversation delves into the commonalities and differences in party platforms, the impact of municipal incentives and rent control, and critiques of the math behind the promises. They also explore the sociological implications of housing policies and the relationship between immigration and housing supply.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:29 Examining the housing start pledges03:53 Housing platform commonalities04:39 Municipal incentives06:55 NDP's rent control promise examined10:47 Eliminating the GST on New Housing13:27 Math is hard for both Liberals and Conservatives and the PBO20:33 Not particularly bold housing ideas24:14 Immigration targets and housingLinks:Liberal PlatformConservative PlatformNDP PlatformHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this conversation, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt are joined by co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway, and host the First Time Founders podcast Ed Elson to discuss the economic challenges faced by Gen Z, including their financial struggles, housing affordability, and the rising costs of education. Ed highlights the generational wealth gap, the impact of debt, and the political engagement of Gen Z, emphasizing the need for action beyond social media advocacy. Together they delve into the disconnect between wealth and economic outcomes, particularly focusing on the impact of tariffs and taxation on different socioeconomic classes. They discuss the need for wealth redistribution through new tax policies and the challenges faced by younger generations in navigating financial landscapes. The conversation also touches on the importance of civic engagement and voting, as well as the growing epidemic of loneliness in society. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:49 Understanding Gen Z's economic struggles06:22 Comparative analysis of the US, UK, and Canada08:34 Factoring in the housing affordability crisis13:29 The debt dilemma: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)17:26 The rising cost of education in America21:35 Gen Z's political engagement and activism25:17 Tariffs, stocks, assets and wealth inequality27:38 Taxation and wealth redistribution31:23 The disconnect between wealth and economic outcomes34:08 Investing in stocks and not in crypto38:04 Seeing an opportunity in A.I.41:44 The power of voting and civic engagement44:33 Addressing loneliness and societal trends46:36 The time to turn it around is nowResearch/Links:Can Homes Become Affordable Without Prices Going Down?Trade War Chaos Drives Massive Volatility — ft. Gary Stevenson | Prof G MarketsWhy Tariffs Could Crush Canada's Economy — ft. Mike Moffatt | Prof G MarketsAverage Age Stat of a Home Buyer in America:AI vs. Gen Z: The Hiring War Has BegunExtended Cut: A$AP Rocky Gets Smoooth | KlarnaThe whole E.S.G. thingGuest:Ed Elson https://x.com/edels0nhttps://podcasts.voxmedia.com/host/ed-elsonHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist mike Moffatt sit down with housing advocate Eric Lombardi to discuss the epic shortcomings of the community consultation processes in Toronto. Lombardi argues that they often fail to represent the diverse voices and interests of the community. He emphasizes the need for a more proactive approach to community engagement that considers the broader needs of neighborhoods rather than reacting to individual developments. The conversation also touches on the implications of property rights, the role of advocacy groups, and the responsibilities of provincial and federal governments in addressing the housing crisis. Lombardi calls for reforms that would streamline the consultation process and make it more democratic, ultimately advocating for a system that empowers citizens and promotes growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:16 Community consultation 05:30 Flaws with the current consultation processes09:21 The anti-democratic nature of current consultations11:23 Consultation as indirect political corruption13:30  The role of community advocacy14:58 The Tindale example17:20 Property rights and freedoms vs stagnation21:17 Reforming the consultation process23:44 Pitching Doug Ford - the province should set the standard29:07 Provincial responsibilities in housing policy31:59 Development changes - Mike's favourite topic33:01 Federal housing policy and political capitalResearch and linksMore NeighboursTrevor Tombe: The ‘Great Canadian Slump' is backGrowth comes to an urban backwaterPlain English with Derek ThompsonAbundance! With Ezra KleinHow Elevator Rules Cost Us Homes: An Interview with Market UrbanismSome examples of public consultations in the news:Vancouver's public consultation process is being abused, critics sayWhy blanket rezoning has become Calgary's biggest housing controversyJudge sides with city in ruling to uphold blanket rezoning'Neighbourhoods are going to change' — Angry reactions as Windsor speeds up home buildsGuest: Eric Lombardi, https://x.com/EricDLombardiHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode, Sabrina Maddeaux and Michael Moffatt discuss the critical intersection of the housing crisis and national security in Canada. They explore how the inability to afford housing not only affects individuals but also poses systemic risks to the Canadian economy and society. The conversation delves into the implications of economic vulnerability, the talent exodus to the U.S., and the growing disconnection among younger generations. They emphasize the urgent need for a cohesive housing policy that addresses these interconnected issues to ensure a stable and resilient future for Canada. (This episode was recorded on Friday March 28th before the Liberals dropped their housing platform.)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:00A hidden national security threat04:13 High rents are an internal trade barrier07:08 Talent exodus and economic resilience12:14 Disconnection and generational frustration14:31 World happiness index data doesn't bode well for Canada19:29 Path forward: housing as a national priority22:15 Sabrina points out we have an episode regarding our last episode on immigration and housing 21:41 A few policy ideas and a call to actionLinks for reference:Young people who can't afford homes feel betrayed by their country. Why should they stand up against Trump when Canada has let them down?Canada drops to 18th in 2025 World Happiness Report rank, among the 'largest losers'Managers Have Won the War on Remote Work. But Where Does Everyone Sit?Who Will Swing The Hammer?Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this conversation Conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt delve into the recent changes in Canada's immigration policies and their implications for the housing market and population growth. Sabrina and Mike discuss the significant reduction in immigration targets, the impact on housing prices and rents, and the skepticism surrounding the government's ability to meet these new targets. They also explore the methodologies used by various levels of government to determine housing needs and the political ramifications of adjusting housing targets in response to changing population dynamics.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:18 Changes to Canada's immigration policy03:30 Impact on the housing market and rents05:16 Skepticism towards immigration targets07:15 What if some migrants refuse to leave?09:25 Is Ontario giving up on its housing targets?12:00 How does Mike Moffatt's forecasting work?13:13 Should housing targets go down?15:50 Revising the housing targets 17:37 Political risks to backing of home building targetsLinks:Canada Needs to Build 3 Million Homes in 10 Years to Solve the Housing Crisis'Highly unlikely': Trudeau's immigration plan hinges on millions of people leavingBaby Needs a New Home: Projecting Ontario's Growing Number of Families and their Housing NeedsHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this conversation, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the evolving landscape of political polling with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. They explore the significant shifts in voter sentiment influenced by key events such as Justin Trudeau's exit, Mark Carney's rise, and the impact of Donald Trump. The discussion delves into demographic changes, the emergence of a precarity mindset among voters, and the implications for the Liberal Party and the NDP. The conversation also touches on regional dynamics, particularly in Quebec, and the challenges of predicting voter turnout in the upcoming federal election.00:00 Introduction01:24 Shifting Political Landscape in Canada04:08 Is this temporary or permanent?05:13 The demographic shift in people's attitudes towards the Liberals06:52 Understanding the precarity mindset09:40 Why Mark Carney has an advantage12:19 The collapse of the NDP vote?15:50 How do projection models work?17:51 The incumbency factor20:33 Regional dynamics in the Quebec factor23:20 Undecided voters and voter turnout25:05 Election call predictions26:36 Remembering Gordon BrownLinks"Ok, Boomer" - Why Baby Boomers might be the Liberal Party's savioursGordon BrownHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt explore the growing wage gap between American and Canadian workers, discussing the implications for young Canadians and the factors contributing to this disparity. They delve into the data on emigration, the impact of housing costs, and the need for policy changes to boost productivity and wages in Canada. The conversation also touches on the potential for brain drain and the importance of attracting talent to maintain economic growth. (Full transparency, we recorded this episode before the most recent round of Trump tariffs were imposed on Canada. The content would not have changed in any way although the tone of the discussion around tariffs, emigration and the demographics of Canadian patriotism may have been expressed more emphatically if we had recorded it this week.)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:51 Have you ever lived in the USA?02:54 How many Canadians move to the US every year?06:05 Understanding the wage gap: Canada vs. USA08:17 Yes Canada should be concerned about the gap 09:15 The productivity gap10:39 Is the cost of living a factor?12:50 The role of remote work13:35 Mike is a two handed economist 15:20 Sabrina is worried about losing talent to theUS17:25 Increasing productivity and future solutions 20:02 Addressing the Brain Drain and Future SolutionsLinks:Median wages and salaries lower in every Canadian province than in every U.S. stateIn 2005, There Were 41 Communities Where a Middle-Class Family Could Afford to Buy a Home. Today, There's Only NineCHIPS and Science ActHere's how Canadian tech salaries compare to the U.S.As a Canadian, you are earning far less than your American counterpartCanada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data showsThe Economic Mistake the Left Is Finally ConfrontingHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode of The Missing Middle, hosts Sabrina Maddeaux and Michael Moffatt discuss the recent announcement of a high-speed rail project in Canada with transit expert Reece Martin. They explore the details of the proposed rail line, the political motivations behind it, and the challenges Canada faces in implementing effective transit solutions compared to other countries. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in approach to infrastructure projects, emphasizing the importance of political will, investment, and learning from international best practices.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:16 High-speed rail announcement outlined02:31Why doesn't the route go further south?04:20 Canada studies high-speed rail a lot06:49 Why is Europe so much better at rail?08:50 Comparing Canada's ability to build HSR to other countries11:13 Why is it so much more expensive to build in Canada?13:34 Reese becomes Canada's HSR Czar16:05 A vision for high-speed rail in Canada18:20 Examining the California rail debacle21:00 How do you convince drivers that rail is good for everyone?24:20 Reese's analysis of the Canada's political landscapeLinks:Reese Martin on the Missing MiddleHigh-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announcesHigh Speed Rail CanadaEglinton Crosstown will open no earlier than mid-2025, TTC chair saysCalifornia watchdog says high-speed rail on track to blow more deadlinesWhy Passenger Trains Suck in Canada - VIA RailNorth America Will Never Be the Netherlands - Interview with Not Just BikesGuest:Reece Martin https://reecemartin.ca/about/https://www.youtube.com/@RMTransitHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this conversation, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux, economist Mike Moffatt and producer Meredith Martin discuss the Ontario election, focusing on predictions regarding Doug Ford's (potential) majority win and the lack of competition from opposition parties. They delve into the housing crisis, exploring why it hasn't resonated with voters and the barriers preventing Millennials from engaging in politics. The discussion highlights the impact of economic challenges on political participation and the need for addressing housing issues to foster broader political engagement.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:51 Ontario Election Predictions02:06 Why the housing crisis isn't resonating with voters05:23 Millennial political participation09:25 High rent as a barrier to political engagement 10:01 Political salaries aren't rising with inflation Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt discuss the federal Liberal leadership race, focusing on how the top contenders are addressing Canada's housing crisis. They analyze the candidates' policies, including Mark Carney's vague housing promises, Chrystia Freeland's tax cuts for first-time homebuyers, and Karina Gould's approach to generational change. The conversation highlights the candidates' proposals and the need for a vision that resonates with younger Canadians. They also provide advice for the candidates and make predictions about the outcome of the race. (This episode was recorded on Friday February 21st at 10am and later that day Ruby Dhalla was disqualified from the race.)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:59 The candidates 02:25 Housing has taken a back seat to Trump06:54 Platform analysis - Mark Carney10:21  Platform analysis - Chrystia Freeland19:48 Platform analysis - Karina Gould24:20 Where's the vision?27:00 Unaddressed issues in the leadership race28:59 Advice for Liberal leadership candidates30:34 Ranked ballot system - vote your ideals31:39 Predictions for the leadership race outcomeLinks:Mark Carney - Canada Not Interested in Trump's Offer & Liberal Leadership ProspectsBlueprint For More And Better HousingLike Poilievre, Freeland is pitching a housing plan that would limit immigrationEnding Homelessness and Building an Affordable FutureMark Carney to boost construction of new homesCandidatesHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

Election day is coming!Who else would we have on to remind everyone that we can strive for a better Canada in our future than Sabrina Maddeaux!https://canadastrongandfree.network/speakers/sabrina-maddeaux/SABRINAS IG:https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamaddeaux/?hl=enX: https://x.com/sabrinamaddeaux?lang=enLATEST STORIES: https://nationalpost.com/author/sabrinamaddeaux/CONNECT WITH SHANTELLE:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shantellebisson/NEWSLETTER: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/book-shantelleBUNDLES: https://shantellebisson.com/collectionsWEBSITE: https://shantellebisson.com/

In this episode, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt discuss the complexities of development charges in Ontario, highlighting how municipalities have accumulated over $10 billion in unspent infrastructure funds. They explore the implications of these taxes on housing affordability, the political dynamics influencing their increase, and the growing public awareness of the housing crisis. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:28 Understanding development charges02:10 The accumulation $10 Billion in unspent infrastructure funds04:28  Cities are sitting on huge piles of cash but it's totally above board06:30 The impact of development charges on housing affordability08:11 The economy doesn't care about your intent09:30 Mike gets in a fight with a city councillor over dev charges11:20 How a pile of cash improves bond ratings13:00 Public awareness and pressure for change15:00 Why Conservatives okay with such high D.C.s17:07 Shout out to Burlington, Vaughn and MississaugaLinks:Are Development Charges Fair to Millennials and Gen Z?Development Charges: 10 Things You Need to Know About Housing Taxes in OntarioResponse from the CBC on my Complaints to the OmbudsmanMore NeighboursHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode of the Missing Middle podcast, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt discuss the phenomenon of the 'relationship recession,' exploring its causes, implications for society, and the economic challenges it presents. They delve into how changing social dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements are reshaping relationships and family structures, particularly among younger generations. The conversation highlights the impact of these trends on the middle class and the need for policy solutions that address the root causes of declining relationship formation.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:31 Understanding the relationship recession04:40 Scott Galloway's theory of men06:28 The role of technology09:05 How much of this is a choice?11:06 Incentives versus structural barriers13:09 Economic implications of relationship trends14:40 The role of unaffordable rents on relationships17:00 the expansion and retraction of personal choiceLinks:The relationship recession is going globalA Few(er) Good MenWhy Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging OutLoneliness in CanadaHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this conversation, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the challenges and failures of Ontario's housing market, contrasting it with Alberta's more successful approach. They explore the vision of affordable housing presented by Premier Doug Ford, the current state of housing supply, and the political dynamics affecting housing policies. The discussion highlights the implications for millennials and Gen Z, who are increasingly considering moving to provinces like Alberta due to affordability issues. Ultimately, Sabrina and Mike each assign a letter grade to the Ontario government's performance in addressing the housing crisis. Spoiler alert: Ford gets F, but from which host? You'll have to watch to find out!  Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:06  Outlining a tangible vision of home ownership07:08 Single, detached family homes for under $500?08:28 Current state of housing supply10:49 Apartment units are the only bright light11:45 Alberta is doing it right14:22 Ontario's brain drain to Alberta15:08 Development charges, approval times and land use policy17:37 Housing has become politicised  19:43 The grade revealLinks:Housing Shortages Grow Fastest in Smaller Ontario MetrosDevelopment Charges have Helped Price Out the Middle ClassCanada needed to add 500,000 homes last year to keep up with population growth. It failed to hit even half of that.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

After the federal government capped the number of international students it let into Canada many colleges and universities saw a drastic decrease in enrollment. As a result colleges are slashing programs while universities struggle to balance their books. Why is this happening and who is responsible? Alex Usher, a sector expert and higher education consultant, joins Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux in this week's episode of the Missing Middle podcast. They discuss the impact of international students on the housing crisis, the financial challenges faced by colleges and universities and the implications of recent policy changes particularly in trades programs and apprenticeships. Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:35 Summary higher education policy changes04:23 Decreasing rents in southern Ontario05:26 How Canada pays for Ontario's mismanagement06:36 The disproportionate impact on northern and rural colleges08:16 Are trades programs at risk?12:13 Why should we care about the college sector?14:21Universites have unique challenges 16:40 Why has the Ford government escaped security? 17:49 Feel richer now policies19:17 Higher education focused policy ideas18:47 Long-term solutions for higher education challengesLinksHow Colleges Broke Canadian ImmigrationCreditsGuest: Alex Usher https://higheredstrategy.com/about/alex-usher-7/https://x.com/alexusherhesa?lang=enhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexusherhesa.bsky.socialHosts: Sabrina Maddeaux https://x.com/SabrinaMaddeaux Mike Moffatt https://twitter.com/MikePMoffatt https://bsky.app/profile/mikepmoffatt.bsky.socialProducer: Meredith Martin https://twitter.com/meredithmartin https://bsky.app/profile/meredithmartin.bsky.social, https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-martin-21108165/This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/Brought to you by the Missing Middle Initiative https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this episode, Conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt analyze Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's policy record. How well did his government do on supporting the middle class? Mike and Sabrina discuss both successes and failures across various policies. They delve into housing supply issues, immigration policies, child benefits, market competition, and the implications of NAFTA 2.0, providing a comprehensive overview of the Trudeau government's impact on the middle class in Canada.Chapters:00:00 Introduction analyzing Trudeau's legacy on the middle class00:58 Analyzing Trudeau's legacy on the middle class02:08 Housing supply: successes and failures04:57 Immigration policies and their impact08:41 Mike defends 30 year mortgages12:20 Child benefits and family support 14:30 Market competition and oligopoly issues17:05 NAFTA 2.0: navigating trade challengesLinks:How Corporate Consolidation is Ruining Everything: Discussion with Denise Hearn and Vass BednarA million more non-permanent residents live in Canada than official figures say, ministers toldLabour force participation rate hits 27-year low, outside the pandemicMortgage, identity fraud rise in Canada as economic pressures mount: EquifaxImmigration is making Canada's housing more expensive. The government was warned 2 years agoHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

Do you have a family dinner planned over the holidays where you expect to run into a family member who is out of touch with the economic head winds facing Millennials and Gen Z? We are here for you! This episode of the Missing Middle podcast focuses on the typical misconceptions older people have about today's economy. Mike Moffatt plays the role of Boomer Uncle Mike in this stunning breakout performance while Cara Stern and Sabrina Maddeaux deliver cold hard facts in a friendly and tenacious manner. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but most importantly you'll get mad and want to write to your elected representative and demand them to lower development changes and get more housing supply on the market so that everyone has the opportunity to join the middle class. Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

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Over the past few years the Justin Trudeau Liberals have opened the floodgates of Immigration - basically allowing anyone with a pulse to enter Canada. This has created the housing crisis - causing stress on social safety nets in urban centres across the city. And it has made many of these immigrants regret coming to Canada. Is this the Canada we want to live in? Sabrina Maddeaux has recently written about this - and she joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Trudeau keeps welcoming immigrants with no skills to Canada- specific skills that would help themselves and Canada prosper. Is this the result of Liberals selling out the best interest of Canadians to corporate interests demanding cheap labour? The huge numbers cannot afford housing, and are straining our ability to absorb them into communities. Sabrina Maddeaux is a political commentator - she has been writing about this story - and she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trudeau Liberals have once again set an arbitrary immigration target to welcome 5000 Gazans into Canada. Is this a hasty decision in yet another attempt to buy votes? And will these votes come at the expense of Canadian lives? The lines between Gazans and Hamas have been blurred - and this is even more apparent since the current conflict in Israel. Is it prudent to welcome 5000 people and their families - most of whom have been taught since birth to hate and hunt Jews? Sabrina Maddeaux is a political commentator and she joins Stephen LeDrew to unpack this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:38 - Canada's political parties have a power hoarder problem, by Sabrina Maddeaux 8:25 - One year ago, Canada-India relations cratered. It's time to rebuild this critical relationship, by Jeff Mahon This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Liberals and the NDP have been languishing in the polls over the past year - and yet it still seems that woke ideologies remain their focus. When will politicians realize that Canadians care about real issues - Paying for groceries and their homes - Health care - Good paying jobs. Do we have any politicians in Ottawa that understands the plight of working Canadians? Sabrina Maddeaux is a noted political commentator - she joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:19 - Canada's suburban crime surge exposes years of national security neglect, by Sabrina Maddeaux 7:55 - Finding the middle ground on climate change, by Mike Wilson and David Hughes This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott and Alissa are joined by two high profile young people (formerly) vying to be candidates for the Conservative Party of Canada in the upcoming federal election. Both Sabrina Maddeaux and Wyatt Claypool allege serious interference on the part of party officials. Find out why on this episode of The Stinking Albatross Podcast! Support this podcast! Donate at https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/donate For more episodes of this podcast, visit https://thestinkingalbatross.ca/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-stinking-albatross/id1628713289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RG6Gw4bZ3GzmuqY9KP94z?si=FT0D8SWXSvO9hln__nfjPQ&nd=1 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/RightNowHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFV7-3cgs3vYKDgUMGz8EwScott and Alissa are joined by two high profile young people (formerly) vying to be candidates for the Conservative Party of Canada in the upcoming federal election. Both Sabrina Maddeaux and Wyatt Claypool allege serious interference on the part of party officials. Find out why on this episode of The Stinking Albatross Podcast! Support this podcast!  Donate at https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/donate For more episodes of this podcast, visit https://thestinkingalbatross.ca/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-stinking-albatross/id1628713289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RG6Gw4bZ3GzmuqY9KP94z?si=FT0D8SWXSvO9hln__nfjPQ&nd=1 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/RightNowHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFV7-3cgs3vYKDgUMGz8Ew

House Speaker Greg Fergus is under fire by the Conservatives, accused of being a Speaker who is a partisan Liberal. Members of Parliament will be voting Tuesday to oust him. Vassy Kapelos breaks down the details. Plus: Is Ontario Premier Doug Ford considering an early election call? Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, joins to discuss his exclusive article. Two people who were running to be the Conservative nominee in a riding north of Toronto are alleging the party rigged the race for their favoured candidate. We play Vassy's full conversation with Sabrina Maddeaux and Rachel Gilliland. Ward Elcock, former CSIS director, on a new report which found CSIS and Trudeau's adviser clashed on a foreign interference threat in 2021. The Daily Debrief with Jamie Ellerton, Shachi Kurl and Saeed Selvam. Susan Scollie, Chair of the Canadian Infant Hearing Taskforce, on a new “report card” which has found seven out of 13 Canadian provinces and territories fail to provide adequate infant hearing health care. CTV National News Correspondent Cristina Tenaglia on a StatsCan survey looking at accessibility experiences of person with disabilities in Canada.

Colton Prail, CTV News; Sabrina Maddeaux, Former Conservative Nomination Candidate & Rachel Gilliland, Former Conservative Nomination Candidate; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Gary Mar, George Soule & Laura Stone; Teresa Norris, HPV Global Action.

Well, hel-looo, Kits ‘n' Kubs!On Episode 381 of our show, we explore Sabrina Maddeaux, candidate for the CPC nomination in the electoral district of Aurora– Oak Ridges – Richmond Hill, suspending her campaign, alleging lack of action by the party on complaints of a "corrupted process and potentially illegal actions taken by another campaign" with regard to access to official membership lists, confirming once again, the Conservative movement's inability to run clean internal races.Also, we talk about:Child Carekm² vs m²Wildfire Round-UpA BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!Mental HealthPat KingGil McGowan Bows OutMonkeysThe Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m. Eastern. Our take on the news is the purrr-fect thing for The Best #DAMFAM in all podcasting™, Canadians on-the-go who want to stay engaged.Until next time, be kind to — and gentle with — yourselves,Your Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly___________________________________________________We welcome retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, show guest recommendations. Send them to us via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635884012], X, @TrueEager, or truenortheagerbeaver@gmail.com.Please subscribe to our Podpage [podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/], sponsored by The Rae Girl, or YouTube [youtube.com/@truenortheagerbeavermedia] Please leave us a positive review and stars on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-true-north-eager-beaver/id1564803781]Since our content is free, you may now support our efforts via SuperChat on YouTube, or buy us a cup of coffee [https://ko-fi.com/eagerbeaver] really makes our day.Why not check out some cool Eager Beaver swag at the TNEB Merch Store [www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TNEBMerchStore].___________________________________________________Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do something. Because #DemocracyIsSomethingYouDo..._________________________________________________ Thank you to our podcast's founding sponsors: * The Peppermaster* The Miss Vee Mysteries from Corvid Moon Publishing* Canadian Tarot Dot Com Artwork credit: Peter JarvisOpening and Closing Music Sequence credits: Cranky Canuck [cranky@crankycartoons.com]Paul Joseph Something [pauljosephsomething@gmail.com] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, hel-looo, Kits ‘n' Kubs!On Episode 380 of our show, we explore Sabrina Maddeaux, candidate for the CPC nomination in the electoral district of Aurora– Oak Ridges – Richmond Hill, suspending her campaign, alleging lack of action by the party on complaints of a "corrupted process and potentially illegal actions taken by another campaign" with regard to access to official membership lists, confirming once again, the Conservative movement's inability to run clean internal races.Also, we talk about:Mother's DayWildfire Round-UpRafahSpecial Measures Program for PalestiniansCoutts vs University of CalgaryWorld Champions: Men's ParahockeyMaddeaux WithdrawsJob NumbersBob Rae on AbstentionPat King: ♫ Happy Trial Day to You! ♪Bank of Canada Financial Stability ReportOverextractionTidbitsBrunch Don't Make Us EvenThe Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m. Eastern. The Best #DAMFAM in all podcasting™, Canadians on-the-go who want to stay engaged.Until next time, be kind to — and gentle with — yourselves,Your Eager Beaver & Mr. Grizzly___________________________________________________We welcome retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, show guest recommendations. [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635884012], X @TrueEager, or truenortheagerbeaver@gmail.com.Subscribe to our Podpage [podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/], sponsored by The Rae Girl, or YouTube [youtube.com/@truenortheagerbeavermedia] Please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-true-north-eager-beaver/id1564803781]Since our content is free, you may now support us via SuperChat on YouTube, or buy us a cup of coffee [https://ko-fi.com/eagerbeaver] Get your Eager Beaver swag at the TNEB Merch Store [www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TNEBMerchStore].___________________________________________________Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do something. Because #DemocracyIsSomethingYouDo..._________________________________________________ Thank you to our podcast's founding sponsors: * The Peppermaster* The Miss Vee Mysteries from Corvid Moon Publishing* Canadian Tarot Dot Com Artwork credit: Peter JarvisOpening and Closing Music Sequence credits: Cranky Canuck [cranky@crankycartoons.com]Paul Joseph Something [pauljosephsomething@gmail.com] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, Line viewers and listeners! Have we told you about our Edmonton event! It's coming up. Come party with us in Alberta's capital, listen to our fun chat with great guests, join us for food and drinks. Find all the info here!In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on May 10, 2024, the Line editors start with some goings-on in the GTA, after aspiring CPC candidate (and former National Post columnist) Sabrina Maddeaux this week announced that she was suspending her effort to win the nomination in a 905 riding because of what she alleges was inappropriate interference in the campaign by party officials. Jen is skeptical, and explains why, but Matt notes that whatever the merits (or lack thereof) in Sabrina's claims, this is the second CPC would-be nominee in that part of the GTA to suspend their campaign, with the first being friend of The Line Kaveh Shahrooz. Both have had critical words for the party on the way out. Maybe it's just rookie candidates being shocked by how political politics is, but there might be something here that the party should be looking at. From there, your editors stay on politics, and talk about the recent furor over the Conservatives saying that they'd be open to using the notwithstanding clause to keep dangerous criminals behind bars. This is generally fine with both Matt and Jen, who also note that the Liberal attempts to immediately spin this into a threat to gay rights and abortion aren't the brilliant idea they think it is. "The only way to protect gay marriage is to let repeat violent offenders out on bail" is a slogan the PMO might want to run by a few more focus groups, is all they're saying. G&G also note that the Liberals are smashing the "POILIEVRE WILL BAN ABORTION" panic button awfully early, and wonder if this is the last thing the Liberals will try before Trudeau decides to talk a walk in the snow (or sand, or whatever). They touch on the encampment that remains in Toronto and that didn't last long in Calgary, and also note the passing of Rex Murphy, a former colleague of both from their National Post days. They also talk about Rex's days as a broadcaster at the CBC before he was a columnist at the Globe and the Post, and muse about what will be left of the industry once Matt and Jen eventually reach the end of their lives. Journalism has already changed so much. What's next?Very uplifting stuff, we promise.As always, like and subscribe. Become a paid subscriber to The Line at ReadtheLine.ca. And join us in Edmonton, if you can!

In a surprising tweet, Sabrina Maddeaux, who was campaigning for the Conservative nomination to run for MP for Aurora-Oak Ridge-Richmond Hill announced that she is immediately suspending her campaign due to issues with the integrity of the election process. How serious is this issue, whats being done about it and how could it affect you? To get those answers and more host Alex Pierson is joined by Chris Chapin, the managing principal of Upstream Strategy Group, who helps to make sense of this complex and disturbing issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland praised the development of 330-square-feet micro studio units starting at $1,700 a month as “affordable.” Plus, the Supreme Court of Canada said it will not hear an appeal challenging Manitoba's lockdown restrictions filed by several churches. And former National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and former MP Costas Menegakis are vying to be the next Conservative candidate for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A recent report from the Fraser Institute is blasting the Liberal government for not having any realistic plans to reduce the debt ratio in the next few decades. Plus, the Edmonton Police Service has issued a warning to the public last week after a convicted child sex offender, who goes by Laverne Waskahat, was released from custody. And Conservative nomination candidate Sabrina Maddeaux tells True North what drew her to conservatism and why she should be the party's candidate for Aurora–Oak Hills–Richmond Hill. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabrina Maddeaux is a journalist and political commentator who announced that she's seeking the Conservative nomination for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. In this 22-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Maddeaux about the housing and affordability crisis and what role that played in her decision to run for political office.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation Other reading:https://nationalpost.com/opinion/sabrina-maddeaux-im-running-for-the-conservatives-because-trudeau-abandoned-my-generationhttps://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-is-putting-a-new-face-on-the-conservative-party-here-are-some-of/article_e8fc60cc-b48e-11ee-9981-f3967deccee2.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/sabrinamaddeaux/?hl=enHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation

We're back! After a refreshing holiday, The Line Podcast's Jen Gerson and Matt Gurney are together again to discuss the state of play in Canadian politics. Have the Liberals under Justin Trudeau bottomed out? Why can't they seem to secure a comeback — Gerson thinks she knows: it's because everybody's broke, and the Liberals are fixated on electric vehicles, plastic bags, and carbon taxes. The Line offers a quick update on Israel, and the federal government's incoherent and constantly wavering position on the International Court of Justice: turns out, we will abide by the ruling on whether Israel is committing genocide, even though we don't agree with the premise of the case. That ... does not make sense. Your editors also talk Alberta politics: why did Canada's most energy-rich province almost freeze to death in the cold? And what to make of NDP leader Rachel Notley stepping down from her role. Lastly, Gerson and Gurney talk about Sabrina Maddeaux, the National Post columnist who announced her candidacy for the Conservatives. They then talk more generally about journalists who escape this wretched hive of scum and villainy to enter an even grungier Mos Eisley cantina — politics. Why does this seem to be becoming more normal, and what can you do to prevent more of it? Like and subscribe to The Line www.readtheline.ca#SabrinaMaddeaux #politics #conservative #Canada #justintrudeau #Isreal #ICJ #genocide #Liberal 

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In the last episode of 2023,  political voices Sabrina Maddeaux and Supriya Dwivedi discuss the major moments and trends in Canadian politics in 2023 and offer predictions for 2024. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins Jerry Agar on why we need stronger laws on intimate image distribution and what happened to her when she was 18.

Click here to support us!Elon Musk accused Justin Trudeau of “trying to crush free speech in Canada.” The jab was prompted by Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, which creates new regulations for online creators in Canada. So what does the law actually say? And what's behind this growing international movement of painting Trudeau as a tyrant?Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Kevin Sexton (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Sabrina Maddeaux Further reading: What the CRTC's New Registration Requirements Mean for Regulating Everything from Online News Services to Podcast Providers - Michael GeistLiberals tell YouTubers to get a 'real' job with awful streaming bill - Sabrina Maddeaux, National PostPierre Poilievre interview: Liberal 'central planning doesn't work' - Sabrina Maddeaux, National PostSponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, Athletic Greens, Elijah Craig If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politicians return to the House of Commons this week, and affordability is bound to be a key issue for all parties. The Conservatives and the NDP have been banging the drum for months, and the Liberals have started to make the issue a priority. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins the show to discuss new Liberal initiatives on housing, why they fall short, and how the new approach may play into the Conservatives' hands. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Liberal 'visionary' housing plan = young people still screwed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted that Canada was the “best country in the world.” While this might not be a shocking comment from Canada's prime minister, it's a departure from past comments Trudeau has made. Five years ago, he explicitly said Canada wasn't the best country in the world – but could be. He's also said that Canada is a perpetrator of genocide against Indigenous women and girls. True North's Andrew Lawton wonders how now of all times Trudeau can say things are great. Also, Pierre Poilievre is not only riding high in polls, but even among young people, which has always been the toughest demographic for the Conservatives to crack. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada has a reputation for being a welcoming place for people fleeing war or hardship in their home countries. But scenes out of Toronto, showing refugees sleeping in tent encampments because there's nowhere for them, are contradicting the image the federal government would like people to have. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins me to discuss why Toronto is struggling to help refugees and asylum seekers, what help is being offered to them and how the housing crisis is helping to make the problem worse.  Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Liberals 'resettling' asylum seekers by dumping them on the pavement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ryan Seacrest will become the new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune.' In a recent piece for the National Post, Sabrina Maddeaux noted that Olivia Chow may wind up pushing Toronto voters toward the right. Supercrawl organizers today unveiled the musical lineup for the 2023 free festival weekend, taking place September 8-10, 2023 along James Street North in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. Ornge is bringing a new Critical Care Land Ambulance garage base to Hamilton. It is aimed at supporting the transfer of critically ill patients around the Golden Horseshoe will be opening this fall. More questions were hurled toward Hamilton's housing director at a very well-attended public consultation Tuesday touching on what to do an estimated 100 homeless encampments across the city. We look at the aftermath of the Wagner Group's rebellion and what is now happening with Belarus. NordStar Capital – which controls the Toronto Star and Metroland Media, including The Hamilton Spectator – is looking into merging with PostMedia. Many Canadians are not ready for a citizenship test, according to a new Leger Poll. Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post Tim Potocic, Co-owner, Sonic Unyon Records, Supercrawl Productions, Because Beer Festival, Mills Hardware, Bridgeworks Wade Durham, Chief Operating Officer, Paramedicine, with Ornge Michelle Baird, Director of Housing services, City of Hamilton Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Steve Mossop Leger Vice President on the West Coast Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor. Steve Paikin talks to Saeed Selvam, managing director of New West Public Affairs, and Sabrina Maddeaux, political columnist for the National Post, about what the newly elected mayor means for the Toronto, the issues that decided election, factors that contributed to the outcome, voter turnout, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: This afternoon, the McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre launched MUXL: a mobile laboratory that will allow the research centre to extend its work across Ontario. It will be a vehicle for scientific discovery, yes a literal vehicle. Scott speaks with Milena Head, director of the Mac Digital Transformation Research Centre for more. As the federal public service strike is into its second week, a new poll has found that Canadians are divided between the union and the federal government. Scott speaks with Gregory Jack of IPSOS polling, Dave Korzinski of Angus Reid polling, and National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux for varying views. Daytime talk icon and former mayor of Cincinnati Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79. His pioneering show ran from 1991 to 2018 and was known for its profanity-prone guests who often had to be restrained by on-set security guards as audience members wildly cheered. Was he just the precursor to social media? Would the show fly today, or is the market too crowded? TV critic Bill Brioux joins Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Milena Head, director of the McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre. Gregory Jack, vice president, public affairs (Canada), Ipsos Public Affairs. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute. Anthony Passarelli, CMHC senior market analyst for Hamilton. Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Shannon Kyles, President of architectural conservancy of Ontario, Hamilton region branch. Host –Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer –Tom McKay News Anchors –Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Holy April Rain, Batman! The Hammer and London town got hit with some heinous rain today, but Scott powered through to bring you the best in Hamilton radio! 24 Sussex Drive is filled with dead rats! Literally, it's not just a weird insult. Is it time to move on from the premises? Sabrina Maddeaux, NatPo columnist, joins Scott for more on the history of dilapidation at the Prime Minister's residence. An officer in President Vladimir Putin's secretive elite personal security service has defected from Russia. What does this signify of the state of Russian thinking right now? What sort of penalty does a defector risk under Putin's regime, and will this spur on more to do the same? Post-Soviet expert Matthew Light fills us in. The US is continuing its tech war with China, and China may be losing some foothold. Tech journalist and London resident Carmi Levy gives us his thoughts. As well Scott talks about Hamilton's real estate market, the unintended fallout of green technology, Trump due in court in December, and so much more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Lou Piriano, President of RAHB. Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and Author of The Right Path. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host –Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber News Anchor –Ken Mann, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

A recent report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), points out that no amount of alcohol is safe and that consuming any more than two drinks a week increases your risk of developing certain types of cancers. Is it time to put cancer warning labels on alcohol? We ask: Senator Patrick Brazeau and National Post columnist, Sabrina Maddeaux.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make no mistake: out-of-control inflation in the U.S. and Canada is the consequence of a radical experiment by the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve. The unfairness it has created for younger generations and the middle class has been devastating. Meanwhile, the wealthy have thrived, as guest host Sabrina Maddeaux discusses with Christopher Leonard, author of the recent bestseller The Lords of Easy Money. The economic and political consequences are roiling North America even as central bankers refuse to take responsibility. As Leonard explains, undoing the immense damage will be difficult and terribly painful. (Recorded October 12, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the stuff of nightmares, but for Colin Dowler it was terrifyingly real. Riding his bike alone on an isolated B.C. logging road, he ran smack into a nine-foot-long male grizzly bear that brutally mauled and tried to consume him. With the predatory attack this month of a black bear that tried to eat two women in B.C., Dowler tells guest host Sabrina Maddeaux about his own harrowing tale of becoming bear prey. He describes how he fought back to narrowly escape with his life, and explains why, despite the horrific wounds he suffered, he keeps finding himself back in bear country. (Recorded October 14, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hub Dialogues (part of The Hub, Canada's daily information source for public policy – https://www.thehub.ca) are in-depth conversations about big ideas from the worlds of business, economics, geopolitics, public policy, and technology.The Hub Dialogues feature The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.This week's Hub Dialogue roundtable discusses extremist behaviour hitting the headlines this week. First, an anti-racism consultant's racist tweets were enough to get a government anti-racism project axed and, then, we talk about Pierre Poilievre's handshake at a meet-and-greet with a white supremacist. Then, we talk about Canada's strategy for China and the strange delay in appointing an ambassador to the country. Stick around for a bonus interview conducted by Hub reporter Geoff Russ, who talks to National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux about our widening gender divide.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's daily email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on public policy issues. Subscription is free. Simply sign up here: https://newsletter.thehub.ca/.The Hub is Canada's leading information source for public policy. Stridently non-partisan, The Hub is committed to delivering to Canadians the latest analysis and cutting-edge perspectives into the debates that are shaping our collective future.Visit The Hub now at https://www.thehub.ca. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The top stories of this Monday are two entertainment world tragedies: Hamilton's 3rd homicide of the year seems to be Gord Lewis of Teenage Head. The band confirmed Lewis' death on social media and Hamilton police have arrested key suspect Johnathan Lewis, Gord's son. As well Grease and Xanada star Olivia Newton John passed away. Scott reflects on the impact Teenage Head had on music in Canada with Alan Cross, Scott also checks up on Douglas Arrowsmith, producer of the Teenage Head documentary for his immediate response. That documentary featured an interview Scott did with the band in 2019, which Scott plays in several parts across the show. The Ontario legislature is also back in session and Scott is itching to know what is on the docket, like how the dental care program will be paid for. For that, Scott speaks with Peter Graefe. Hamilton's employment rate is higher than average in Canada, Workforce Planning Hamilton has some comments on that with Khadija Hamidu joining Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Khadija Hamidu, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Hamilton. Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality. Douglas Arrowsmith of Feltfilm, Executive Producer/Director of ‘Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head'. Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Gord Lewis, founding member, guitarist, Teenage Head (ARCHIVE). Dave Rave, vocalist Teenage Head (ARCHIVE) Steve Mahon, bassist Teenage Head (ARCHIVE) Michelle Visca, former principal Westdale Secondary School (ARCHIVE) Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade has set off a spate of controversy over whether access to abortion will be severely limited or outright banned in many states. And, as their closest neighbour, the issue has spilled over into Canada.  National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins Dave to discuss why the fallout from the Roe decision could have ramifications for Canadian women who work, study and travel in the U.S., and why some feel the federal government should pass legislation to protect access here. Background reading: Yes, overturning Roe v. Wade affects Canadian women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario voters go to the polls in just a few days, but it hasn't exactly been a barn-burner of a campaign. Despite trying to make a dent in Doug Ford's support in opinion polls, the Liberals and the NDP still trail the PCs. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley join Dave Breakenridge to discuss why voters may be feeling disengaged, how the leaders have fared so far, what we can expect in the waning days of the campaign, and what's at stake for the opposition leaders. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Doug Ford's pro-development agenda proves to be an asset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario voters go to the polls June 2, and the much-anticipated election campaign got off to a slow start last week. Much debate centred around highways and transit, as the Liberals and the NDP tried to make a dent in the PCs polling lead. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how the major parties have fared so far, why the province's COVID-19 response has not been a bigger issue, and what we can expect in the coming weeks. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Liberal plan won't fix Ontario's ludicrous elevator crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trudeau government's latest budget talks of stability and sustainability, while trying to address issues of affordability and economic recovery. But does it do all the things Canadians had hoped it would? National Post columnists Jesse Kline and Sabrina Maddeaux join Dave Breakenridge to discuss budget highlights, where it fell short, and how the Liberal-NDP pact factors into the government's spending plan. Background reading: Jesse Kline: Chrystia Freeland's budget isn't prudent — it's merely less irresponsible than expected Sabrina Maddeaux: Chrystia Freeland's budget crushes millennial home-buyer dreams   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Will Smith is back in the news! After the infamous slap heard ‘round the world, he has been officially barred from the Oscars for 10 years. Bill Brioux, TV critic joins Scott for more on that. The Blue Jays are hitting the diamond today for their first game of the season and Dave Woodard, 900 CHML news anchor, is dressed for the occasion, and Scott has Barry Davis, former Blue Jays reporter on to talk all things baseball! Scott speaks with Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill about the ongoing work of Truth & Reconciliation in Canada, as well as the broader effects of the papal apology. The federal budget was unveiled yesterday and housing is a big focus, but as Sabrina Maddeaux writes in the National Post, millennial homebuyers may not have gotten a good deal. The Canadian Taxpayer's Federation have some notes on the budget, as they ought to! Franco Terrazanno of the CTF joins Scott for his comments and critiques for the pros and cons. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Dr. Catherine Connelly, Professor, Human Resources & Management, McMaster University.  Barry Davis, former Blue Jays field reporter; You can hear him in the Outta The Park and Sessions Podcasts. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality.   Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill, Associate Professor with the Department of Anthropology, as well as one of the original founders of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University; researching Indigenous knowledge & cultural conservation, Indigenous women, traditional medicine and health and the contemporary practice of Indigenous traditionalism. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason talks to National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and Wall Street Journal reporter Stu Woo about Max Parrot, Kamila Valieva, Eileen Gu, Nathan Chen and how the Winter Olympics become a stage for global politics. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Olympics are supposed to be an event that fosters competition and fair play while encouraging athletes to strive to do their best. But the Winter Games in Beijing have shown that there's a disconnect between the ideal, and reality. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss why Russia continues to flout rules, problems with Olympic judging, and the optics of allowing the Chinese regime to host the Games. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Russian Kamila Valieva's young age doesn't excuse doping leniency at Beijing Olympics Sabrina Maddeaux: The Beijing Olympics judging isn't winning any medals. That needs to change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. From coast to coast to coast Canada is facing a housing crisis. The issue occupied the discourse in the 2021 federal election and is top of mind for Canadians facing a change of address, whether renting or buying. With costs continuing to soar and interest rates below inflation, what can be done, and what is the government's role in helping homebuyers and renters? We're joined by National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and activist and former Libertarian Party of Canada leader Tim Moen to debate solutions. About Sabrina Maddeaux Sabrina Maddeaux is a National Magazine Award-winning writer and editor. Her work strives to spark meaningful discussions on topics from politics to pop culture, finance, and feminism. Sabrina is a freelance columnist for the National Post, where she's known for her bold opinions and has been referred to as the paper's “resident pissed-off millennial.” She covered Canada's 44th federal election for the paper full-time, with daily written and video columns that often trended online and appeared on the paper's front page. Her work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, Vox, Refinery29, Toronto Star, FASHION Magazine, ELLE Canada, Toronto Sun, NOW Magazine, Bay Street Bull, and many other publications. https://twitter.com/SabrinaMaddeaux (Follow Sabrina Maddeaux on Twitter) About Tim Moen Tim Moen is a Canadian libertarian podcaster, blogger, activist, and politician. He was the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada from May 2014 to August 2021. Outside of politics, he is a firefighter, paramedic, business owner, and filmmaker. Moen became the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada in May 2014, succeeding former leader Katrina Chowne. He ran in the 2014 Fort McMurray—Athabasca by-election. His campaign received considerable attention from a variety of Canadian and US news outlets, such as CNN, Huffington Post, Reason.com, due to his social media memes explaining libertarianism. Moen is an anarcho-capitalist. He supports ending all government surveillance programs, withdrawing all troops stationed abroad, legalizing cannabis, decriminalizing drugs, legalizing prostitution, and tax cuts. https://twitter.com/moen_tim (Follow Tim Moen on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________ Support this podcast

This is the time of year when NOW's Love Your Body issue comes out. But we're not doing that any more; after seven years, the landscape of body positivity and self love has changed. Ramona Leitao and Radheyan Simonpillai talk to four of our previous Love Your Body subjects – designer and human-rights activist Biko Beauttah, author and relationship coach Leisse Wilcox, model and TV personality Mina Gerges, and musician and composer TiKA – as well as Sabrina Maddeaux, who pitched and created NOW's first Love Your Body issue, to talk about what it was, what it did and what we're doing now. 

On this weeks episode, the guys welcome Ms. Sabrina Maddeaux to the show! Ms. Maddeaux is an award winning journalist, editor, and writer who is a freelancer for the National Post covering anything from politics to pop culture! They discuss why she is a "pissed off" millennial, why the millennials are having a much worse time than generations beforehand, why politicians don't give the millennials the same attention that they do Baby Boomers, the millennial age range, how they see Trudeau and the current political landscape, and how the media plays into how millennials are seen by other generations. All of this plus much more! Follow the show on Twitter: @AAThingPodcast Follow the show on Instagram: @andanotherthingpodcast Follow Jodie Jenkins on Twitter: @jodie_a_jenkins Follow Tony Clement on Twitter: @TonyclementCPC Find the show on the web: www.andanotherthingpodcast.ca Check out some of our sponsors! Municipal Solutions Lord & Lady Coffee

On this weeks episode, the guys welcome Ms. Sabrina Maddeaux to the show! Ms. Maddeaux is an award winning journalist, editor, and writer who is a freelancer for the National Post covering anything from politics to pop culture! They discuss why she is a "pissed off" millennial, why the millennials are having a much worse time than generations beforehand, why politicians don't give the millennials the same attention that they do Baby Boomers, the millennial age range, how they see Trudeau and the current political landscape, and how the media plays into how millennials are seen by other generations. All of this plus much more!  Follow the show on Twitter: @AAThingPodcast Follow the show on Instagram: @andanotherthingpodcast Follow Jodie Jenkins on Twitter: @jodie_a_jenkins Follow Tony Clement on Twitter: @TonyclementCPC Find the show on the web: www.andanotherthingpodcast.ca Check out some of our sponsors!  Municipal Solutions Lord & Lady Coffee

Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. This week we're joined by writer and National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux & activist and National Post columnist Adam Zivo to explore what will define the upcoming session of Parliament, and if real action on housing will, a key election issue for all parties will make the agenda. Then, we cover the call for a woman to be appointed Minister of Defence — will it happen and can it change the toxic culture of the Canadian Armed Forces? Finally, we discuss Annamie Paul's exit from leadership, what is the future of the Green Party and how did sexism, racism, and antisemitism play into her challenges? About Sabrina Maddeaux Sabrina Maddeaux is a National Magazine Award-winning writer and editor. Her work strives to spark meaningful discussions on topics from politics to pop culture, finance and feminism. Sabrina is a freelance columnist for the National Post, where she's known for her bold opinions and has been referred to as the paper's “resident pissed-off millennial.” She covered Canada's 44th federal election for the paper full-time, with daily written and video columns that often trended online and appeared on the paper's front page. Her work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, Vox, Refinery29, Toronto Star, FASHION Magazine, ELLE Canada, Toronto Sun, NOW Magazine, Bay Street Bull and many other publications. About Adam Zivo Adam Zivo is a regular columnist at the National Post, an activist having previously consulted with the Canadian Armed Forces on LGBTQ+ issues, and former Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada focusing in the areas of cyber and information warfare and social media manipulation. Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________ Support this podcast

This election has all the major parties promising to solve the housing affordability crisis. We evaluate the plans, and the ability of the federal government to solve the crisis with John Pasalis, president of Realosophy Realty; Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association; and National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All five major party leaders faced tough questions and each other in the two official debates. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was the main target for his four opponents, as he faced attacks over broken promises and calling the election. But was the debate voters deserve? National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how each of the leaders fared, how the debates set the stage for the homestretch in the campaign, and why Canadians deserve more from the debate organizers. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Expensive Conservative platform shows they are no longer the no frills party

Canadians go to the polls on Sept. 20, and this election campaign was pitched by Justin Trudeau as a chance to have a say in the direction of the country in the next 17 months. Based on the first third of the race, do we have a sense of what that will look like? In the first of a series of election panels National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and Edmonton Sun columnist Lorne Gunter join Dave to discuss how the leaders have fared in the first few days of the campaign, why the Liberals have looked unprepared, and how Erin O'Toole and Jagmeet Singh have positioned themselves against Justin Trudeau. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Sorry Trudeau, thinking about monetary policy is thinking about families GUNTER: Erin O'Toole showing himself to be an effective campaigner

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor at Zoomer Magazine. It's week two of the federal election. As the federal party leaders continue on the campaign trail, our Zoomer Squad weighs in on what they've been observing. And, Twitter labels a tweet by Chrystia Freeland as "manipulated media" in which they edited a video making it appear as though Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is in favour of for-profit healthcare. Meanwhile, David Cravit responds to a National Post opinion piece by Sabrina Maddeaux about the one-time payment of $500 to Seniors. Our panelists weigh in on this and more. ---- CROWDING AND NO SOCIAL DISTANCING AT TORONTO'S PEARSON AIRPORT

Two of the most notable athletes at the Tokyo games have made headlines, but not for their podium finishes.  Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka and gymnastics star Simone Biles both made early exits from the games, and both have cited concerns over their mental health.  National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins Dave to discuss the significance of Osaka's loss and Biles' departure from the team and all-around competition, why mental health in sports needs to be discussed now and why the win-at-all-costs mentality is potentially harmful to athletes. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: It's no surprise Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka hit their limits at Olympics

Sabrina Maddeaux is a Toronto-based journalist specializing in fashion, lifestyle, beauty and more… she is the current Society editor and arts/style columnist for the National Post; she also contributes to a number of other publications in addition to being a style and beauty expert on the air for shows such as CityLine. Sabrina has carved her own path in the current, challenging media landscape and has managed to come out ahead!Listen to Sabrina discuss the challenges that come with being a woman in media, the state of publishing in 2019 including the pressures that come from brands and advertisers… and hear her explain why it matters to be able to share more women's voices and women's stories.