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Political Traction episodes

  • Pandemic Gets Political
    This week on the “Pandemic Gets Political” edition of Political Traction, I’m joined by a panel of my colleagues from coast to coast to discuss the unique challenges provinces are grappling with amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigator’s Managing Principals Jason Hatcher and Philippe Gervais as well as our Special Advisor Brian Gallant help unpack the strengths and shortcomings of Canada’s first ministers when put to the ultimate test of leading their province into better days ahead.
    33 min
  • Food For Thought
    This week on the “Food for Thought” edition of Political Traction, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Canada’s largest food rescue organization Second Harvest, unpacks what she and her team are doing to help feed Canadians through this pandemic. Second Harvest was established on a simple notion- don’t waste food- and in these tough times, it’s more important than ever to connect surplus food with those who need it most.
    24 min
  • Food For Thought
    This week on the “Food for Thought” edition of Political Traction, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Canada’s largest food rescue organization Second Harvest, unpacks what she and her team are doing to help feed Canadians through this pandemic. Second Harvest was established on a simple notion- don’t waste food- and in these tough times, it’s more important than ever to connect surplus food with those who need it most.
    24 min
  • Family Matters

    This week on the “Family Matters” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches someone she has known her whole life, Tim Galbraith. Tim is working with a company that is innovating their business to do their part in the fight against COVID-19. As difficult news about the pandemic fills our screens, it is important to highlight the stories of Canadians coming together to help each other. Plus, the two discuss Easter, the Master’s Tournament and of course, share some embarrassing stories from Amanda’s past.

    24 min
  • Family Matters
    This week on the “Family Matters” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches someone she has known her whole life, Tim Galbraith. Tim is working with a company that is innovating their business to do their part in the fight against COVID-19. As difficult news about the pandemic fills our screens, it is important to highlight the stories of Canadians coming together to help each other. Plus, the two discuss Easter, the Master’s Tournament and of course, share some embarrassing stories from Amanda’s past.
    24 min
  • In the Trenches
    This week on the “In the Trenches” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches this week’s insider, Dr. Najma Ahmed, a renowned Canadian surgeon, and the Interim Chief of Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto to discuss how Canada’s health care system is coping with COVID-19 and what we can expect to see in the coming weeks. As the co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns Dr. Ahmed also shares insight on how gun violence continues to be a significant issue in Canada. Plus, Dr. Ahmed’s thoughts on historic health cards, medical TV shows and tips on how she stays alert when she is needed most.
    26 min
  • In the Trenches

    This week on the “In the Trenches” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches this week’s insider, Dr. Najma Ahmed, a renowned Canadian surgeon, and the Interim Chief of Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto to discuss how Canada’s health care system is coping with COVID-19 and what we can expect to see in the coming weeks. As the co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns Dr. Ahmed also shares insight on how gun violence continues to be a significant issue in Canada. Plus, Dr. Ahmed’s thoughts on historic health cards, medical TV shows and tips on how she stays alert when she is needed most.

    26 min
  • Biden our Time
    This week on the “Biden our Time” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches this week’s insider, Nelson Cunningham, in Washington D.C. A political strategist and advisor, who formerly worked for vice-president Joe Biden and served on the Obama-Biden transition team, Nelson will unpack the United States’ response to the coronavirus and highlight its impact on the race for the White House. Plus, thoughts on the best Joe Biden memories and the sports we miss most.
    30 min
  • Biden our Time

    This week on the “Biden our Time” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches this week’s insider, Nelson Cunningham, in Washington D.C. A political strategist and advisor, who formerly worked for vice-president Joe Biden and served on the Obama-Biden transition team, Nelson will unpack the United States’ response to the coronavirus and highlight its impact on the race for the White House. Plus, thoughts on the best Joe Biden memories and the sports we miss most.

    30 min
  • Pandemic
    This week, on the Pandemic edition of Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith speaks to Navigator’s Executive Chairman Jaime Watt from the comfort of their homes to unpack how COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. Navigator is in the business of crisis management, and in critical times like these, Jaime provides his insights about what good leadership looks like and what companies can do to confront sweeping social changes. Plus, thoughts on the Prime Minister’s COVID-19 aid package and the best self-isolation Netflix shows to binge.
    20 min

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Political Traction takes you behind the scenes for an insider’s look at what’s really going on when it comes to the country’s biggest political stories. Each Friday, host Adam Owen sits down with an…