This Episode: Democracy dies in darkness; Canada’s social media censorship bill passes in the middle of the night. Then, single game sports betting is soon to be legal in Canada, it’s about time. Plus, the Ontario government adds financial literacy to its math curriculum, maybe they should worry about balancing their own books.
Author:Paulie Sci
EP 166 – How Convenient That They Left That Out
This Episode: New questions about the Governments role in Canada’s residential school system, why weren’t we taught about this in the public school system? Then, why has the price of lumber been skyrocketing? I have a theory. Plus, the CDC changes it mask policy, let’s watch the spin… begin.
Bonus Episode – May 2021
This Episode: Ontario’s Sunshine list is out, did the list grow in proportion to inflation? Then, CBC’s advertising revenue drops by 19%, welcome to the real world! Plus, What happened when a UK startup tried to pay everyone the same salary.
EP 165 – An Abuse of Police Power
This Week: Ontario brings in unprecedented police powers, is it time for Doug Ford to step down? Then, Derek Chavin found guilty in the death of George Floyd, was this a fair trial? Plus, those traveling into Canada have found a loophole to avoid the government’s expensive hotel quarantine.
EP 164 – The State Against Minorities
This Week: Reports of Anti-Asian hate crimes are surging in Canada, but where has the history of racism actually come from? Then, the Canadian Senate passes a grim milestone. Plus, The Ontario Government fazes out it’s FAX machines… just like everyone else did 20 years ago.
EP 163 – They Just Don’t Get It
This Week: The federal government introduces a Gun buyback program, is this solution practical or political? Then, wind turbines aren’t spinning in Texas, but the politicians certainly are. Plus, you know Canada’s debt is too high when the Canadian taxpayer’s federation can no longer track it.
EP 162 – Wasted Money
This Week: Cancel culture is on the rise, is anybody safe anymore? Then, Canadians paid millions more in carbon tax than they received in rebates, are we really surprised? Plus, sales of cassette tapes doubled in 2020, and you won’t believe who the top-selling artist is.
EP 161 – Rules For Thee, But Not For Me
This Week: The Coronavirus vaccine rollout has begun, and to the surprise of no one, politicians are using it as a photo opportunity. Then, Ottawa to hike the federal carbon tax to $170 a tonne by 2030, at least there is one silver lining to this announcement. Plus, we open up the Political Paradox mailbag.
EP 160 – A Lack of Accountability
This Week: The federal government lays out its economic plans going forward, but what does half this stuff have to do with COVID-19? Then, a Toronto restaurant owner has been operating without a licence, could licencing still work without the state? Plus, just weeks after the US election, a Coronavirus vaccine is ready for approval… what a coincidence.
The Media Red Pill
I used to have faith in an honest media, but a three-week span… changed everything.