Some Politics is Local

In this episode, we talk about global politics, with the latest on Iran's nuclear program. For Canadian politics, we wrestle with the conundrum of who should get vaccinated first (...second and third). On the provincial side of things, we look at the latest COVID measures in Alberta, and also debate the acting ability of Brian Pallister (Premier of Manitoba).

For BookReport, we talk about the Presidents Club by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy (NOT Mike Duffy), a book documenting the sacred fraternity of ex-Presidents and how they help (or sometimes hinder) their successors.

In this episode, we talk about the possible pardons that Donald Trump may or may not do. For Canadian politics, we offer our perspective on the Liberals Economic Update. And, finally, for Local politics, we delve into the (current) Calgary Mayoral candidates.

For (the first ever) MovieReport, we talk about Les Rose, a documentary by the son of former FLQ leader Paul Rose about his father’s role in the October Crisis and the motivations that led to it.

In this episode, we talk about the latest with the US government transition and provide a (sad) update on our Fantasy Cabinet. We also (sadly, again) talk about COVID from both a federal and a provincial perspective, focusing on the basket case that is Alberta.

For BookReport, we talk about Trevor Noah's early life autobiography, Born a Crime, where he explores life growing up under South African Apartheid.

In this episode, we go through our fantasy (incoming) US government cabinet picks (President-Elect Biden, take note)! We also talk about COVID from both a federal and a provincial perspective.

For BookReport, we talk about the Gatekeepers by Chris Whipple – a book chronicling the role of the Chief of Staff in the US Presidency.

In this episode, we talk about the (now projected) US election results and Biden’s next move(s). We also talk the Liberals spreading of broadband in Canada, what will happen with Keystone/climate policy in Alberta, and why most municipalities are screwed.

For BookReport, David goes back to the early 1900’s with Jungle from Upton Sinclair, which blew the whistle on the meat industry in the US (and was a bit of a socialist manifesto).

In this episode, we talk about where the US election results stand (and what might/will happen next). We also chat about the responses of the various provincial governments in Canada to the COVID pandemic (the good, the bad...and the really bad).

PodReport this week features Slow Burn Season 4, which profiles former Grand Wizard of the KKK (and Louisiana State Representative), David Duke. Spoiler alert: it's worth a listen.

In this episode, we talk about the US election, the Federal Conservatives getting a bill through Parliament, and the BC and Saskatchewan elections. PodReport is a US election special, with Nate Silver on the Ezra Klein Show. Also, David brings us down gangsta rap memory lane with Charlton Heston’s rendition of an Ice-T classic.

In this episode, we talk about the second US presidential election debate. We go over the near-election we almost had in Canada due to the WE scandal. Finally, does Jason Kenney want people to leave Alberta?

BookReport for this week is Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which David read with his eyes.

In this episode, we talk about what Trump’s chances are to win the US Presidential Election. We also chat about how Erin O’toole is doing so far – especially relative to his predecessor. Finally, we banter about Tyler Shandro (Minister of Health for Alberta) and his tone/impact on healthcare in the province.