The Line Podcast

Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the continuing (not really) experimental Line podcast. In this episode: Lisa LaFlamme takes on Bell, and so far, seems to be winning. Related: what we think the real story is (it’s not sexism, but we agree sexism is a part of it). Also: the latest from Ottawa and Alberta. Fun times!

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the continuing (not really) experimental Line podcast. In this episode: Trump eats another news cycle, why nuclear policy documents make for poor bathroom reading, what Danielle Smith is really talking about, and how right-wingers are turning into the most annoying kind of left-winger, leaving us all stupider for it.

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the continuing (not really) experimental Line podcast. In this episode: the pandemic broke our health-care systems (and a few brains), the RCMP commissioner’s explanation is weird, and so is our federal cabinet, Jen vs. Listicles, and much, much more. Including guns. Lots of guns.

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the 12th (not really) experimental Line podcast. In this episode: Toronto is too damn hot, Alberta conservatives are nuts (but it ain’t just an Alberta thing), the meaning and challenge of a papal apology, or any apology, the incredible missing federal customer service task force … and more!

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the 11th (not really) experimental Line podcast. In this episode: an update on the RCMP commissioner’s wee problem. An analysis of Pierre Poilievre’s little stroll. More on Alberta and abortion. And a big, light-hearted blast of sci-fi TV recommendations.

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the 10th (not really) experimental Line podcast. In this episode: it had been a slow week, until things went nuts. We so take on the controversy surrounding RCMP Commissioner Brendi Lucki (she needs to resign, we conclude), analyze the dissent from the three U.S. Supreme Court justices that voted against repealing Roe v. Wade, discuss the collapse of the CPC into something very weird and different, and Matt explains why he thinks things are about to get totally frickin’ bonkers. And like, not in a good way.

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the ninth experimental Line podcast. In this episode: the things a time traveller from 2019 would be most weirded out about, whether the Liberals have hit the point of no return, whether Alberta can play by Quebec’s rules, and Jen gets super dark about why you ought to enjoy this summer — it’ll be the last good one.

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the eighth experimental Line podcast. We mostly avoid the Ontario election, and talk about other things. Like: did the Liberals screw up their recent gun-control announcement and commit themselves to a gun grab they never intended? Is there a cynical reason the government doesn’t want people flying? Is Quebec going totally nuts? And much, much more.

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the seventh experimental Line podcast. This week was honestly kind of grim. It’s hard to be cheerful after what happened in Texas this week. So be warned. We did also talk some Canadian politics, though. Because, well, that’s what we do, right?

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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson in the sixth experimental Line podcast. This week: a long chat about Kenney and Alberta, Matt gets angry dealing with government communication flaks, a bit about Huawei, and a lot about how great Jen’s hair looks.

These experimental podcasts are going well so far. We are having fun. We even got Jen a new microphone, which makes its debut in this episode (and it sounds great!). If you’re enjoying them, and haven’t joined us yet as a paying subscriber, please considering doing so today. It’ll help pay for the microphone.

The Line is Canada’s last, best hope for irreverent commentary. We reject bullshit. We love lively writing. Please consider supporting us by subscribing. Follow us on Twitter @the_lineca. Fight with us on Facebook. Pitch us something: [email protected]

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