The vibes are high at the First Ministers Meeting. Maybe a little... too high? Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Megan MacKay and Clare Blackwood) recap the "best first ministers meeting in 10 years" according to a premier who has been in power for 7, examine Danielle Smith's unrelenting popularity in Alberta, and break down the disturbing implications of the Strong Borders Bill. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the classic tv production mistake that tripped Poilievre up this week. 

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"There shall be HST discounts for your Plebs who didn't inherit castles at birth!" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Ian MacIntyre and Nile Seguin) dive into the Throne Speech, including the absurdity of hearing a hereditary monarch talk about saving famillies 840 dollars a year, the confusion over Justin Trudeau's footwear and the delight of hearing the words Pierre Poilievre and "visitor's pass". Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz simply goes off the rails. 

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"This is the letter that finally stops the slaughter, we're pretty sure." Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin and Clare Blackwood) talk about the Conservatives' attempts to shore up support for Poilievre as leader, speculate on what the "concrete steps" Canada will take if Israel does not listen to its letter, and break down the media's attempt to gaslight Canadians over what is happening in Gaza. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the most dystopian solution possible to America's immigration policy. 

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Prime Minister Carney announces his brand new cabinet of Trudeau-era ministers! Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Séguin, and special guest Kat Angus) discuss who’s in, who’s out, and who’s making roast-style jokes! Plus the Woke Pope, and Trump’s Sky Palace. After all that, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz gets to the bottom of Hamilton’s French equivalent.

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Mr. Carney goes to Washington, and immediately regrets winning the election. Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay, and special guest Aaron Hagey-MacKay) discuss Carney’s first face-to-orange-face with Donald Trump, pitches for non-tariffed Canadian Hallmark movies, Western Separatism as understood by 4 Toronto-based comedians, and why Danielle Smith is like that. After all that, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz debates the best reason to get stranded on Mt. Fuji.

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It's our regularly scheduled election special. Brought to you by Henderson's Trail Mix. Henderson's Trail Mix: less candy, more trail! Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Megan MacKay) recap the highlights of election night, discuss the Liberals simultaneously over and underperforming with a Minority Government, and try to talk about Pierre Poilievre losing his seat without laughing too hard. Spoiler alert: we failed. 

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This is what happens when you invite Rebel News places. Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Clare Blackwood and Diana McCallum) talk about the most Canadian reason to re-schedule a debate, right-wing influencers being terrified of pencils and how to get a burner phone if you're travelling to the U.S. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers an even smugger way to tell people you're running a marathon.

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Every time we treat Canadian politics just as seriously as U.S. news, a news story comes along that reminds us we're basically a small town about to elect a dog as mayor. Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Nile Seguin and Jocelyn Geddie) talk about Buttongate, the state of the race heading into the Debates, and why the Notwithstanding Clause is the Pringles of our Constitution. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best thing to do if you're being chased by the cops. 

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Savvy business genius tanks the world's economy, news at 11. Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay and Andrew Ivimey) talk about Trump's plan to destroy the stock market in order to bring manufacturing jobs back to America (where American robots will do them), brainstorm some ideas for Canada's Conservatives to turn this election around, and wonder why Mark Carney is even bothering to campaign at this point. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the least sexy, least edible thing you can do with a carrot. 

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Donald Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs are here, and this time he won't back down for at least two days! Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about the Conservatives' lack of election strategy, Pierre Poilievre's not at all creepy biological clock comments and how Canada's retaliatory tariffs are getting real weird, real fast. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst way to find out you're keeping your home too hot.

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