Canada’s growing fast, and Pierre Poilievre wants to hit the brakes—hard. But is it really about the numbers, or just a convenient scapegoat for the housing mess? We unpack the politics of population and why your rent is now a second job.

Trump’s back on his trade war BS, and Canada’s caught in the crossfire. PM Carney is trying to de-escalate while still calling the new tariffs “unlawful and unjustified.” It’s a tense negotiation between allies who act more like exes with joint custody of aluminum.

A peaceful summit with a side of controversy: Canada wants to talk energy and peace, but some of the guest list reads like a political true crime podcast. We break down the strategic tightrope walk of inviting the world's most “complicated” leaders.

Loblaws yanked Folgers coffee off its shelves over "unjustified" price hikes—and Canadians are caught in the middle of a corporate caffeine standoff. We sip through the details of this grocery aisle drama and what it says about the bigger battle over food prices.

Canada’s unemployment rate just bumped up to 7%, and suddenly that "labour shortage" we kept hearing about feels like a distant memory. We break down what’s behind the numbers, why jobs aren’t keeping pace, and what it all means for Canadians trying to make a living.

The government rolled out its "Strong Borders Act"—but is it protecting Canadians, or just making life harder for the most vulnerable? We unpack the fine print of Bill C-2, the backlash it’s sparked, and why "Fortress Canada" might not be the look we think it is.

Western Canada is on fire again—literally. And the smoke? It’s touring the country like it’s got a new album to promote. We dig into why our skies are choking, why fire season is now just "season," and what this says about Canada’s climate future (hint: it’s not great).

In this week’s Podcast Is Broken, Brittlestar, Lisa, and Steve dig into why Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party keep stumbling — and why they seem stuck in endless campaign mode. From budget myths to culture war dead-ends to a base that’s hard to grow, we unpack what’s really going on. Also: puppies, heat maps, and a surprise musical number.

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The gang asks the big question: what is Canada Post supposed to be—profitable business or essential public service? Brittlestar, Lisa, and Steve dive into the ongoing labour tension, funding fiascos, and why your grandma’s birthday card might be the last thing holding the country together. Featuring postal banking, rural mail routes, union beefs, and the great mystery of what Lisa keeps ordering from BC. A funny, passionate, and surprisingly heartfelt debate on the future of a Canadian institution.

The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers at Brittlestar.com. The audio version is free on your favourite podcast platforms. We love all subscribers.

In this very official episode of Podcast Is Broken, Brittlestar, Lisa, and Steve discuss Canada’s newly shuffled cabinet, debate the tallest minister, and offer life-changing (or at least breakfast-improving) life hacks—like how to properly cut a bag of milk and why butter deserves its own peeler. They also dig into the increasingly weird experience of crossing the U.S. border, the dangers of forgetting history, and why some folks seem hellbent on staying stupid. It’s politics, sociology, spray paint, and slide whistles—all in one episode. You’re welcome, Canada.

The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers at Brittlestar.com. The audio version is free on your favourite podcast platforms. We love all subscribers.