The Numbers

By Éric Grenier and Philippe J. FournierNews News Commentary Politics

The Numbers episodes

October 26, 2023 Preview: Sixteen Points
A preview of this week's episode, where we chat about the Conservatives' big lead in the polls, some new numbers regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and a tightening gap on the Saskatchewan provincial scene. We answer some listener questions, including whether Trudeau could do worse than Ignatieff or Poilievre could do better than Mulroney, and Philippe is put to the test with a quiz! To get access to the full episode, visit thenumberspod.ca

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7 min
October 20, 2023 Should Trudeau stay or should he go?
This week, we chat about some new polling numbers on Justin Trudeau's leadership and we dissect the NDP's prospects coming out of the convention, where Jagmeet Singh scored 81% on his leadership review. We also discuss just how much Teflon is coating Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs, and answer listener questions — including whether any party could win a landslide the size of John Diefenbaker's or Brian Mulroney's.

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50 min
October 12, 2023 Don't miss out on this week's episode!
As we mentioned last week, every second episode of The Numbers will now be only for members of our Patreon. This week, we're chatting about the latest federal polls as well as new numbers in B.C., Alberta and Quebec, and we discuss the NDP's upcoming convention in Hamilton. Plus, Philippe has another quiz! We'll have a regular episode of The Numbers in your feed next week, but if you don't want to miss this week's episode join our Patreon and listen today: https://www.patreon.com/thenumberspod
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2 min
October 06, 2023 What happens in Manitoba doesn't stay in Manitoba
We break down the results of the Manitoba provincial election and the Quebec byelection in Jean-Talon, as well as some new polling numbers out of Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. We also answer listener questions (can the Conservatives ever win in Montreal?) and present our numbers of the week.

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58 min
September 29, 2023 Poilievre minority or landslide?
Philippe and Éric discuss some federal polling that would produce very different electoral outcomes. They then draft their ridings to watch in Manitoba's election, play a game of over/under ahead of the Jean-Talon byelection and answer listener questions. Join our Patreon for early access to episodes and, starting soon, Patron-only episodes: thenumberspod.ca
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1 hr 5 min
September 22, 2023 Power Polliver
We discuss just how well Canadians know the names of the Conservative leader and the Liberal cabinet, as well as news about India, the creation of a new federal party, the latest Manitoba polls and a potential snap election in New Brunswick. Plus, we answer listener questions and Philippe has another quiz for Éric. Join our Patreon and get early access to all episodes at http://thenumberspod.ca

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59 min
September 15, 2023 Enthusiastic Conservatives, nervous Liberals
We chat about Philippe's experience at the Conservative convention and more polling numbers that should make the Liberals very worried. We also discuss a big development in B.C. politics, whether Doug Ford is made out of Teflon and if Heather Stefanson can win re-election as the least popular premier in Canada. Plus, we have answers to listener questions and our numbers of the week. Get early access to episodes and our Discord at thenumberspod.ca
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56 min
September 08, 2023 Conservatives hold a convention and a big polling lead
In this inaugural episode of The Numbers podcast, we chat about the latest federal polls and the Conservative convention, before delving into the provincial scenes in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Plus, we answer questions from the mailbag and Philippe test's Éric's Ontario political knowledge.

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1 hr
August 16, 2023 The Numbers, a new political podcast
Éric Grenier, political analyst and author of The Writ newsletter, and Philippe J. Fournier, the mind behind 338Canada, provide their unique perspective and analysis on federal and provincial politics across Canada.

After collaborating together from time to time on The Writ Podcast, Éric and Philippe have decided to launch a new podcast to share their passion for political history and data-driven analysis with an audience of fellow election junkies.

In The Numbers podcast, we'll dive deep into the world of political polling to try to make some sense of the signal that is in all that noise, identify the emerging trends and put all those numbers into context. We'll also analyse political and electoral strategy as it unfolds, as well as look back at the history of election campaigns that have changed the course of Canadian history — for better or worse!

We'll also be answering questions from our audience, and hopefully have a little fun, too!

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7 min