Politics Is Broken

By BrittlestarNews Government

Politics Is Broken episodes

June 08, 2025 Canada’s on Fire (Again). Why This Keeps Happening
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).
22 min
June 01, 2025 Conservatives Can’t Stop LOSING - Here’s Why
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.
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.
https://pod.link/1730993828
46 min
May 25, 2025 IS CANADA POST WORTH SAVING?
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.
54 min
May 18, 2025 Butter, Borders & the New Cabinet Smell
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.
58 min
May 11, 2025 CARNEY MUGS TRUMP
Prime Minister Carney spent some time in the hot seat in the Oval Office with Donald Trump and managed to do his best Jim Halpert from The Office impression. Not content to be ignored Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told Carney and the rest of Canada something like “Nice place you got here… be a shame if something happened to it.”
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.
55 min
May 04, 2025 POST ELECTION HANGOVER CURE
Canada’s Federal Election is over… or is it?? Join us as we gloat about Poilievre plummeting, marvel at Trump’s transient temerity, guffaw at Doug Ford’s floppiness, and demand a refund from Nickelback.
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.
59 min
April 27, 2025 ELECTION EVE!
Politicos, nerds, and the generally concerned about the sovereignty of Canada will find it hard to get to sleep tonight as visions of ballots dance through their heads! Join us as we talk about the highs and lows of this lightspeed month-long federal election campaign!
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.
https://pod.link/1730993828
56 min
April 20, 2025 DEBATABLY DUMB
Blanchet won the Canadian Leaders Debate and he didn’t even want the prize. Join us, if we may, as we recount the barely highs and missable lows of one of politics least useful forums.
The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers at Brittlerstar.com.
The audio version is free on your favourite podcast platforms. We love all subscribers.
https://pod.link/1730993828
49 min
April 13, 2025 The Facts and The Furious and The Titanic
Why do some people still seem to think Trump has a plan? Why did Poilievre not go faster than 74km/hr on the race track? And is the USA the new Titanic? Is Canada the guy who thwangs his leg falling off the Titanic?
The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers. The audio version is free on your favourite podcast platforms. We love all subscribers.
https://pod.link/1730993828
56 min
April 06, 2025 CPC CANDIDATE CALAMITY
Candidates are getting yoinked by the Conservative Party of Canada for some dodgy actions but some dodgier ones remain. What gives?
The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers. The audio version is free on your favourite podcast platforms. We love all subscribers.
https://pod.link/1730993828
59 min