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- Episode 042 - Politicizing a PandemicWe're all in this together. Scoring cheap political points in the middle of a worldwide crisis isn't helping the sick and dying.Adam and Mike review, discuss and debate examples of politicians and people using COVID-19 as a way to enhance their public opinion standing.Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes!Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOCGoogle Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3aYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQBecome a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics52 min
- Episode 041 - Oil Prices in the Time of COVID-19Planes are being grounded, people are being told to stay home, businesses are closing (hopefully temporarily)...With a lack of demand for products, the price of oil has been dropping steadily, and along with it the price of gasoline.So how did we get here? Mike and Adam discuss a brief timeline of the oil crash.Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes!Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOCGoogle Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3aYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQBecome a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics26 min
- Episode 040 - Canada's Economic Response to COVID-19Well that got out of hand in a hurry...With over 350,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and nearly 15,000 deaths, this crisis has morphed in a blink of an eye. Governments are responding as they see fit - some with money, some with travel limitations, and some with apes in suits in front of podiums...but I digress...Adam and Mike provide a brief review of the $82-billion economic stimulus package that was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes!Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOCGoogle Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3aYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQBecome a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics41 min
- Episode 039 - There's Lead in the WaterSeems like COVID-19 isn't the only thing trying to kill you. So is your tap water.We've known for a long time that lead was once used in plumbing, both in households and municipal infrastructure. Times change, we learned the negative effects and we made adjustments.Unfortunately, a lot of the lead that was in the water system still exists.With the help of the "Tainted Water" investigation from the Toronto Star, Adam and Mike discuss the current reality of lead in our drinking water supply.29 min
- Episode 037 - Ontario Tax ExpendituresDo you know how much money is lost from the budget on an annual basis due to tax expenditures, credits and deductions that exist? Do you even KNOW what a tax expenditure is?The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario released a report on February 19th, 2020 called "Tax Expenditures" that provides some explanations and numbers to wrap your head around.Adam & Mike discuss the contents of the report with their opinions, concerns and suggestions.31 min
- Episode 036 - Border DisputesThere are a lot of serious matters happening around the country right now, from the Coastal GasLink pipeline protests, the Ontario teachers' strike, the continued saga of Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752, and individuals being diagnosed with COVID-19.If you're looking for continued commentary on these items...You've come to the wrong corner of the Internet...Mike and Adam are talking about Canadian border disputes with a shot of Canadian Club Whiskey!27 min
- Episode 035 - Technology In ElectionsPAPER. BALLOTS.It's a pretty simple process, right? So why is there always someone trying to mess it up?With a review of the disaster that was the Iowa Democratic caucuses, Adam and Mike discuss options to introduce technology to the election process, as well as whether it's even a good idea.(My bet's on Diebold...)26 min
- Episode 034 - Electoral Reform Redux(Alternate episode title - "Electoral Reform 2: Electric Boogaloo")With a fresh mind and a new look at the problem, Mike and Adam discuss some possible changes to our electoral system that would allow First Past The Post (FPTP) to remain relevant in our modern elections.31 min
- Episode 033 - Catholic Education Funding in OntarioWhy do we have separate Catholic school boards in Ontario? Should they have their own school boards, or is it time to amalgamate them into the standard education system? What do we think the government should do?Mike brings some possible solutions to the table. You might not like the results.23 min
- Episode 032 - Scandal at the Ontario Human Rights Commission?Cronyism is the name of the game! While the Chief Commissioner was hard at work to provide a shortlist of candidates to the Ford Government for new commissioners to the Ontario Humans Rights Commission - Doug Ford and the Attorney General decide to appoint candidates of their own that hadn't even applied!Adam & Mike play "Compare & Contrast" with this situation and the Ron Taverner appointment to the OPP Commissioner's position back in the fall of 2018.19 min
About Poutine Politics
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Welcome to Poutine Politics - Canadian Issues Served with Cheese Curds! Each week, hosts Adam and Mike will bring you their opinions on political and social issues that affect Canadians, whether here…
at home or around the world. Maybe you’ll agree with them, maybe you won’t. The intent is to bring back rational debate and discussion without the need for name calling and other insults. Listen alone or with family and friends - we encourage respectful discussion with us and your peers of all political stripes. Find us at poutinepolitics.ca and through our different social media connections!