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Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner are back after a short break to assess the state of Canadian politics as Mark Carney pivots the Liberals, why Trudeau flamed-out, the source of racism in otherwise decent people and Pierre Poilievre's political straitjacket of his own design.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner share some insight on the moment we find ourselves in.
Does the Sylvester Stallone movie Rocky III hold the secret to beating Trump? Steven Kerzner thinks so. Stephen Lautens informs us that there is no actual law or stature in the US that supports executive orders. Plus Carney's rise, Poilievre's fall and a bit about how Canadian military and police services compare to their American counterparts.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner discuss Canada's upcoming federal election, Mark Carney's strengths and weaknesses and how Pierre Poilievre may have dug his own political grave.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner discuss: Doug Ford has been in the limelight with his muscular threats about tariffing energy exports to the US. To many Canadians it sounds like a strong salvo in the tariff battle. But in practical terms, carrying out the threat is a very real danger to Canadian sovereignty. Plus Mark Carney's rise - can he stay there? Pierre Poilievre's drop in the polls - has he hit bottom and will there be a rebound? And other topics related to all of it.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner trace the path of a little-known Reagan-era policy that paved the way for the Trump monarchy and discuss why a flurry of lies is better than just a few (for the liar), Poilievre's expired 'best before' date, Trudeau showing his mettle and will we be going to the polls in April??
From their analysis of Trump's first 5 weeks in office, Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner see signs of a strategy aimed at ending democracy in America, and just how Trump and Musk plan to do it.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner spin the wheel of misfortune and talk about the crises shaking Ontario, Canada, USA and Europe. Hell, the whole world!
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner discuss Trump's true endgame with Canadian tariffs, Poilievre's sinking ship, Carney's potential impact on Trump, how pro-Palestinian US progressives made life exponentially worse for Palestinians, the surrender of Americans to dictatorship, an interesting reason why Canada should not be instituting reciprocal tariffs, the coming US Constitutional crash, why right-wingers hate education and more. Please consider supporting this podcast at Patreon.com/edthesock
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner discuss the dumpster fire that is Canadian politics and American politics, and where the two intertwine.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner take a deep dive into the federal Liberals devouring themselves, Pierre Poilievre's bad habit of lying whenever he opens his mouth, Doug Ford's low-IQ voter strategy, how Michigan's Arab voters are punishing Palestinians with their votes, and why is America on the brink of becoming a hillbilly autocracy?
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner range through a number of current topics including Kamala's rise, why she is a better bet than Biden was and what she shares with Ronald Reagan; Trump crying foul - is he a 'Winner' or a whiner?; political campaigning in 2024; what Trudeau can learn from Kamala Harris and more.
This Episode: Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner focus on Canadian issues: Doug Ford's Science Centre boondoggle may be the first breech in his teflon armour; Poilievre's propaganda's impact on wishy-washy Liberals; the sad irony of Queers for Palestine; the disturbing bias in reporting on Israel; the Left's efforts to define 'Zionism' as something it isn't; the uphill battle of female party leaders and the need for 'big d*ck' energy among Ontario's political opposition and more.
In this extra long episode, Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner discuss Pierre Poilievre's transparent media manipulation and the media's role in aiding it, Doug Ford's slimy scheme for counting 'new housing', the reality of Israel's alleged 'war crimes' in Gaza, what most Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel protestors are really saying and Steven's impassioned rejection of the 'Canada failed us' rhetoric among many of his fellow Canadian Jews.
If you're looking for another raucous, belligerent argument about the Israel/Hamas War - look elsewhere. Steven Kerzner and Stephen Lautens look at the current conflict from an unpopular position - a rational one. Frank truths are spoken about why the savage Hamas attack on October 7 has shattered Jewish people's sense of safety, why unsupported charges of war crimes against Israel matter, 'Holocaust fatigue', internal conflict among world Jewry, the real motivations of those calling for a ceasefire and ultimately, why Hamas is winning this war.
The Israel/Hamas war - Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner support Israel's right to self-defence but find many faults in the way it's carrying it out.
Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner discuss the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, Israel's response, possible reasons why this happened and possible outcomes for the region.
The Trudeau separation! Barbie and the outrage of fragile male egos! Pierre Poilievre's dubious makeover! Dumb & Evil Trump vs Smart & Evil DeSantis! Why Donald Trump is the embodiment of an American myth! Doug Ford vs the Greenbelt and his own words about the Greenbelt! Lots to unpack on this episode of Small 'L' Liberals with Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner.
At a time when most radio stations are maximizing their voice tracking, airing syndicated programming, or introducing listeners to AI-generated content in off-peak listening hours, Durham's Radio's 94.9 The Rock (CKGE-FM) - licensed to Oshawa, ON - has gone in the opposite direction, launching a live overnight show hosted by cable TV and MuchMusic icon Ed the Sock. On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Steven Kerzner, the voice behind Ed the Sock, and Program Director Doug Elliott to the podcast to talk about taking radio back to its roots in the age of streaming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner return with their small 'L' liberal views on Elon's Twitter mess, effective right-wing messaging, the bullsh*t behind the anti-trans movement, why Trump kept the documents, who really created the idealized 'White America', yet another Trudeau messaging failure, Chinese interference in Canadian elections...and more!
Ed the Sock Creator Steven Kerzner remembers North York's Newton Cable, shares Ed's origin story [involves the Crafts Closet] and namesake [think Lou Grant/Carl from UP], talks about Ed's Night Party transitioning from community cable to CityTV to a national MuchMusic audience, why he thinks Moses Znaimer is responsible for the greatest phase of creativity in Canadian TV history [people love to watch people], and presents the REAL STORY behind the conspicuously similar Robert Smigel/Conan O'Brien sock puppet Triumph the Insult Comic Dog [Triumph the Ripoff Dog?]. VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE by Ed the Sock himself recalling his best interviews [Avril Lavigne before she broke big, Lenny Kravitz & Denzel Washington as they literally broke glassware] and worst interviews [Vanilla Ice, Snow, Mariah Carey] as well as the Woodstock '99 live experience that ended in a full-scale RIOT [no thanks to Fred Durst]. TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nevermind the propaganda and fear-mongering - What's the truth about China's attempts to subvert Canada's electoral system? Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner use logic and reason to cut through the noise.
Stephen Lautens (twitter: @stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the issues of the day from a centre-L perspective. Today - Conservatives MPs hobnobbing with German antisemites and China's attempts to influence Canada's political system.
In defense of Generation Z's work demands! Does the fact that John Tory chose to resign as Toronto Mayor prove that he should stay on as Toronto Mayor? Are we going to Hell in a handbasket? Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss these issues and more!
Engineering a health care system failure, sympathy for young white males, race-swapping in movies and more topics are covered as Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner file their first podcast of 2023.
Stephen Lautens (Twitter: @stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the desperation of the Conservatives as the EQ Inquiry isn't going their way, and how fast Pierre Poilievre has distanced himself from the convoy he once embraced. Plus, what's the future of Twitter?
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the facts behind the Emergencies Act Inquiry and disappearing Doug Ford!
It's been a few months...what has happened to the world since we last talked? @StephenLautens and Steven Kerzner discuss the State of Canada...well, consider this part one of a series!
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the sleepy Ontario election, gun control in Canada and persistent federal mandates against unvaccinated travel.
Russia's all-in/no-win situation in Ukraine, NATO's fears, France flirts with right-wing government and Canada's Conservatives battle it out. All this and more with Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss Doug Ford's chances in Ontario and more.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the ongoing Ukraine crisis - Does Putin have an 'out'? At this point, are there any victory conditions for Russia?
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss tyranny, truckers and Putin's possible endgame in Ukraine.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the Trucker Convoy, the failure of public education, urban elitists vs rural folk and more!
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the multiple issues wrapped up in the trucker protests across Canada.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner (newmusicnation.ca) talk about Christmas greetings and culture wars, COVID's new wave and Doug Ford's Christmas card.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss current events and politics.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the Omicrom COVID variant and why it may not warrant panic; the 'Supply Chain' excuse businesses use to fuel inflation; virtual Parliament.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the news of the week including Doug Ford's mimimum wage gambit!
Bye bye, Lord of the Flies! Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss book-banning in Ontario schools.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the many controversies surrounding internet giant Facebook.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the fallout of Election 2021, what the results mean to Canada also the end(?) of the Green Party and the very real phenomenon of Trudeau fatigue.
Third Rail with Nick Beaton: A Comedy Guide to Social Outrage
On this week's episode I talk about “The Two Michaels.” After years of China saying that it was not “ransom diplomacy” it becomes clear that it most certainly was. I also talk about masks and vaccines. The government is risk adverse, and the media is not being truthful. And a new racist “Karen” is discovered and fired, but no evidence of racism is provided. My guest this week is Steven Kerzner. We talk about the results of the election in Canada. Full Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooXhBk5w_3I All of that and more! Plus the "News In Brief " and the "Ground News Blindspot of the Week" segments. Follow me on Twitter: @Nick_Beaton Check out my new website: NickBeaton.com Email questions and comments to thirdrailpod@gmail.com References: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/9/24/huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-strikes-deal-with-us-prosecutors https://apple.news/AYTMsp9GaSF6f5iqJ5AAM_g https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/23/opinion/parenting-anxiety-covid.html https://apple.news/ApIHgS3fMS2u7wN0zbF5Hpw https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-age-sex-demographics/ https://twitter.com/FredTJoseph/status/1442276156099547136 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228632/number-covid-deaths-canada-by-age/
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the hits and misses in the campaigns of the three main federal parties and make predictions for the outcome.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner continue to observe and comment on the Canadian federal election.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss the federal election - missteps, mistakes and misleading statements by the party leaders and more.
Stephen Lautens (@stephnelautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss federal election issues and the fall of Afghanistan.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss Andrew Cuomo's resignation and what it means for America and Canada; Jagmeet Singh begging PM Trudeau not to call an election; COVID 4th Wave and frayed patience.
Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss Justin Trudeau's election gambit, Jagmeet Singh's newest ploy, the media discussion surrounding residential school and living with COVID.
Steven Kerzner may be the most famous TV performer you've never heard of. His hand has insulted some of the biggest pop stars in the world. Crouched just out of frame, he had a worm's eye view of the heyday of CityTV and Muchmusic, and he tells Jesse all. Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.