This Episode: And they’re off, Canada’s 44th federal election campaign is underway. Then, the dates are set for the leaders debates, who’s in and who’s out? Plus, you won’t believe who Facebook has tasked as being their official fact checker for the election; other the other hand, maybe you will believe it.
Tag:Climate Change
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 157 – Can a Biden/Harris Ticket Win The Presidency?
This Week: Canada’s pandemic alert system is back up after a year-long absence… excuse me? Then, the lockdowns have had a negligible effect on global temperatures, how should we interpret this? Plus, should tipping be included in the price of your restaurant bill?
The Best of 2019 – Part 2
This Week: We continue our annual look back at our favourite moments of the year.
The Best of 2019 – Part 1
This Week: It’s our annual look back at our favourite moments of the year.
EP 152 – Phone Scams, Climate Change, and Wind Turbines
This Week: The CRTC steps up efforts to combat spoofed calls, will this be successful? Then, the province of Ontario is scrapping the pot retail lottery for a more open system, just how it should have been in the first place. Plus, a Winnipeg mom is demanding a apology from her son’s school after some cruel and unusual punishment, do you agree?
EP 151 – Healthcare, Climate Change, and Landlords
This Week: Could private healthcare be coning to British Columbia? Then, Calgary looks at privatizing some city services, will this save money? Plus, Italy has an alternative option to those paper straws.
EP 150 – Don Cherry, Climate Change, and Medical Malpractice
This Week: Don Cherry has been fired for controversial remarks, but was the firing warranted? Then, 11,000 scientists have signed a declaration claiming a climate emergency, but how carefully was the list vetted? Plus, medical malpractice is on the rise in Canada, didn’t we hear this same story 5 years ago?