This Week: Another failed electoral reform referendum in PEI, can we put this issue on the back burner for a while? Then, a gun buyback program has been launched by Toronto police, have gun buyback programs been effective elsewhere? Plus, is Bernie Sanders about to drop out of the 2020 presidential race?
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EP 131 – The Alberta Election, Pilot Projects, and Government ‘Cuts’
This Week: Alberta once again has a conservative government, what does this mean for the upcoming federal election? Then, is Ontario’s ‘Student Choice Initiative’ actually taking choice AWAY from students? Some think so. Plus, we’ll talk about the ‘National Monument Syndrome’, it’s a concept we should all be aware of.
EP 129 – SNC-Lavalin, Organ Donations, and Student Protests
This Week: Jody Wilson Raybold has been booted from caucus, can things get any worse for the Federal government? Then, Nova Scotia wants to declare everyone an automatic organ donor, will this actually increase the number of donors? Plus, we have some fun with some potential Ontario licence plate slogans.
EP 125 – SNC-Lavalin, Tax Cuts, and The DNC
This Week: Andrew Scheer promises tax cuts on home heating, when will conservatives get serious about real change? Then, “Right to Repair” legislation may be coming in Ontario, what this could mean the next time you need to repair your cell phone. Plus, we take a look at the crowded 2020 democratic presidential race.
EP 119 – Marijuana, Hate Crime, and The Gender Wage Gap
This Week: Statscan says hate crime is up in Canada, is this REALLY the case or is there another explanation? Then, a new study suggests the gender wage gap doesn’t exist, you won’t believe who is making the claim. Plus, hold on to your seats, we praise the CBC!
EP 113 – Marijuana, Hate Speech, and Inequality
This Week: Cannabis is legal in Canada, and the word hasn’t ended. Then, Statistics Canada wants your private banking data, why is the prime minister defending this action? Plus, What the term ‘Revenue Neutral’ really means?
EP 109 – Price Gouging, Election Campaigns, and Michael Moore
This Week: The Price gougers are out in the wake of hurricane Florence, we’ll explain why price gouging is good. Then, questionable questions being asked of some political candidates, are some topics off limits to those seeking public office? Plus, If an MP crosses the floor, should there be a byelection?
EP 104 – 3D Guns, Guaranteed Basic Income, and Healthcare
This Week: The TSA says it’s has found four 3D guns at America’s airports in recent years, but the actual number is zero. Then, remember those Canadians who said they would boycott US travel because of Trump? As usual, protests are all talk and no action. Plus, how much “Free” Healthcare really costs in Canada.
EP 103 – Toronto Shooting, Marijuana, and Amelia Earhart
This Week: Ontario premier Doug Ford says he will slash the size Toronto council… I’ll tell you the REAL reason behind this. Then, we heard last week that 50% of guns used in Canadian crimes are from within the country… we’ll expose the flawed logic behind that statistic. Plus, do border guards have the right to search your cell phone?
EP 101 – Gun Myths 101
This Week: It’s a special edition of the Political Paradox Podcast. It’s episode 101, and we’re talking gun myths 101.