With the Trudeau government facing an unprecedented crisis following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation and President-Elect Trump threatening to annex Canada, our nation finds itself in a precarious position. Longtime MP Charlie Angus steps up to deliver a straightforward assessment of our situation locally and globally and what we urgently need to do to protect our future. If you truly care about Canada and its well-being, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss! Join us for this intense and enlightening Oshow—let's delve into the real issues facing our country in the New Year and explore the paths we can take to defend it!! F*cking eh!

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Trump's tariff threats and calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the Governor of the Great State of Canada have many worldwide wondering if this signals a breakdown in our long friendship or, worse, a plan to pursue the doctrine of Manifest Destiny and attempt to annex Canada. To gain insight into what is really going on in Washington and in Canadian politics, our guest, 15-year-old Canadian journalist Wyatt Sharpe, has interviewed many politicians in both Canada and the US on his show and provides a fresh take on the dynamic between the two countries. Wyatt also shares insight on social media and how to engage young people in politics and policy-making. If you want to hope for the future, this conversation is for you.

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Former Premier Kathleen Wynne reacts to a scathing new Auditor General's report detailing the Ford Government's corrupted processes, billions in wasted tax dollars on projects like Ontario Place and the Science Centre, and unprecedented spending on self-promotion. She decries his many failures and lack of evidence on decisions like bike lanes and tunnels while engaging host Laura Babcock in a debate about how to beat populists like Ford and Polievre in 2025. If you care about the upcoming Ontario and Federal elections, you won't want to miss this discussion!

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Historic buildings collapsing from neglect, a homeless crisis worsening, a housing secretariate clapping for their reports and a Mayor's task force on accountability where no one shows up - leadership expert Graham Crawford and host Laura Babcock analyze Mayor Andrea Horwath's near invisibility a Mayor and failure to stand up to Premier Ford and fight for Hamilton. Hamilton is at a critical juncture, and the evidence is all around us: historic buildings crumbling due to neglect, a growing homeless crisis, and a leadership that seems more focused on self-congratulation than action. We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the alarming state of our city.

As leadership expert Graham Crawford points out, Mayor Andrea Horwath's near-invisibility is a significant concern. We deserve a mayor who will actively fight for our community and challenge Premier Ford's decisions that impact Hamilton. Instead, we have a task force on accountability where attendance is a problem and reports that garner applause rather than tangible change.

It’s time for us to demand more from our elected officials. We need proactive leadership that prioritizes the well-being of our residents and the preservation of our historical legacy. Our city deserves more than just reports; it deserves a leader who will stand up, speak out, and take meaningful steps toward a brighter future for all. Hamilton needs hope.

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In this critical conversation, outspoken Member of Parliament Charlie Angus joins host Laura Babcock to sound the alarm about the repercussions of Trump's election on Canada, the impact of online manipulation and Pierre Poilievre. This episode serves as a crucial wake-up call for Canadians to recognize the immediate threats to our democracy. Angus outlines four vital actions to safeguard our freedom and integrity as a nation. We can't afford to be passive—our collective action is needed now more than ever!

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On this Halloween Scandal Panel, Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps decry the scary state of Ford's economy, including the $200 voter 'bribe' and Ontario Fall Economic Update. They raise alarms over the cynical state of politics across Canada, and host Laura Babcock shares advice from American top strategist Matthew Dowd's Oshow appearance on how we can stop the cynical right-wing politics of Ford and Poilievre to help all people prosper, not just the wealthy.

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Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion featuring American Political Strategist Matthew Dowd and host Laura Babcock. They delve into General Kelly's revelations about Trump's fascism, the risk of another Trump presidency, and the potential impact on America and the world. They also discuss strategies to prevent the rise of right-wing Maple MAGA in Canada, the possibility of a big win for Kamala Harris on Nov 5, and the hopes for Senator Ted Cruz losing in Texas.

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In her much-anticipated return to The OShow, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP and Official Opposition to the Ford PC government, candidly sheds light on our province's pressing issues. From the urgent need for affordable housing and improved healthcare to Ford's controversies surrounding Ontario Place and the Greenbelt scandal, Marit remains unwavering in her pursuit of accountability in the ongoing RCMP investigation into Ford's government. Addressing host Laura Babcock's inquiries about the potential for a coalition government to thwart Ford in an upcoming election, Marit delves into the new "It's Marit" campaign, focusing on her leadership and vision for building a movement to defeat Ford.

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In Ford's most disgusting and weakest move ever, the Premier told people suffering from his failed and cruel policies to get off their "ass" and get a job. Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps and host Laura Babcock hold Ford's feet to the fire for failing on housing, healthcare, his secret deals at Ontario Place, Science Centre and 413, his BS about bike lanes and seniors being abandoned by their families, and his delusional tunnel under the 401.

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Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Expert, responds to Premier Ford's stigmatizing people living in homelessness and his decision to close life-saving safe consumption sites. McMaster Researcher Gessie Stearns also joins host Laura Babcock to discuss alarming new death statistics among the unhoused population and what the City and Province need to do NOW.

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