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Hi! My name is George Tsantrizos.From 2007-2018, I spent the better part of my life working as a political advisor, often referred to as the backstage of politics. The endless hours of a non-existen... more
FAQs about The Backstage Podcast:How many episodes does The Backstage Podcast have?The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.
October 05, 2023Episode #77 - Landslide Victory For The PQ & Nonsense From François LegaultOn this episode we go over the incredible by-election victory of the PQ in the Jean-Talon riding and the immediate nonsense from Premier François Legault!...more26minPlay
September 28, 2023Episode #76 - A Nazi In The House Of Commons: The Embarrassment That Is Justin TrudeauOn this episode, we go over the unthinkable that happened in the House of Commons during the official visit of Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Canada. We go over the details of the sheer humiliation for which Justin Trudeau refuses any responsibility....more35minPlay
February 07, 2023Episode #75 - Important Riding Up For Grabs In Quebec By-ElectionIt's official! The by-election in Dominique Anglade's old riding has been launched! On this episode we go over some of the candidates, the reasons why this by-election matters, some strategy and much more....more29minPlay
January 19, 2023Episode #74 - Alexandre RamacieriWe’re back with the very first episode of the year and I couldn’t ask for anyone better! It’s not every day a Cabinet Minister’s Chief of Staff can find some free time for a chat! Alexandre Ramacieri is an old friend with significant political knowledge and experience! He’s currently at the head of one of the more important departments as Chief of Staff to Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development. We talk about how we met, his early involvement in politics, what it’s like behind the scenes as one of the senior-most staffers on the Hill and much more!Enjoy this conversation!...more1h 7minPlay
December 13, 2022Episode #73 - PQ: "We Are The Champions"On this episode, the PQ's "big risk, big reward" approach worked and they got what they've always wanted in just two short weeks, while not even sitting in the National Assembly! Will Quebec's leadership on distancing itself further away from the monarchy spill over into the federal Parliament?...more19minPlay
November 29, 2022Episode #72 - Éric Duhaime At The National Assembly: Yes Or No?On this episode, I really need your help! Do you think that Quebec Conservative Party leader, Éric Duhaime, should get what he's been asking for? Should he have a place in the National Assembly despite not getting anyone elected from this party? Seriously, let me know what you think!...more25minPlay
November 22, 2022Episode #71 - Justin Trudeau "Doesn't Know"!On this episode we go over the troubling recent news that China may have interfered with the 2019 federal elections in Canada through an elaborate election-interference network! Is it even possible for Justin Trudeau not to be aware? Not according to Canadian intelligence officials!...more13minPlay
November 15, 2022Episode #70 - New Boss, New Problems!The Quebec Liberal Party has a new leader; let's just say things didn't start off peachy! Marc Tanguay's very first task may have plunged the Liberal caucus into another crisis!...more24minPlay
November 09, 2022Episode #69 - It Was A Matter Of Time!On this episode we go over Dominique Anglade's resignation as party leader and as MNA for Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne. What are the next steps? What does this mean for the Liberal Party? Who would want to take over and what direction does this party need to go?...more51minPlay
November 04, 2022Episode #68 - Give & TakeOn this episode, QS leader, Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, caves in and agrees to swear allegiance to the king in order to be able to sit in Parliament, while the PQ is left completely alone losing sight of that light at the end of the tunnel. Why did QS backtrack? What is Nadeau-Dubois trying to get out of this?...more29minPlay
FAQs about The Backstage Podcast:How many episodes does The Backstage Podcast have?The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.