This Episode: Parliament’s fall session is underway; can the Trudeau liberals boost their popularity? Then, The federal government removes the GST on new apartment builds, will this bring housing costs down? Plus, turns out that paper straws aren’t so good for the environment after all.
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EP 181 – Yesterday’s Conspiracy Theory, Is Today’s Reality
This Episode: Lisa LaFlamme is out at CTV News, was this ageism, sexism… or something else? Then, Toronto’s top housing official says Landlords shouldn’t be allowed to raise rents between tenants, will this benefit renters? Plus, we talk about the academic practice of peer review, is it all it’s cracked up to be?
EP 179 – The Ontario Leaders Debate
This Episode: Real Time analysis of the Ontario leaders debate.
EP 176 – The Small Fringe Minority
This Episode: Thousands gather on parliament hill to protest Vaccine mandates, but what we saw on TV didn’t match reality. Then, a new poll shows support for government COVID measures waning; will things ever get back to normal? Plus, musical artists are taking a stand against misinformation.
EP 175 – The Razors Edge of Insanity?
This Episode: Canada locking down… again; stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before. Then, the Ontario government considers giving benefits to gig workers; don’t they know that private insurance alternatives already exist? Plus, new laws that are coming your way in 2022.
EP 173 – This is What Passes For a Nobel Prize?
This Episode: The federal government says ‘no EI for you’ for those fired for not disclosing their vaccination status. Then, a Canadian born economist wins a Nobel Prize for peddling economic fallacies, we’ll set the record straight. Plus, the Ontario Libertarian Party elects a new leader, Mark Snow sits down with us for a one-on-one interview.
EP 144 – The Blackface Scandal, Guns, and Healthcare
This Week: The Blackface scandal has rocked Canadian politics, should Justin Trudeau resign? Then, stricter gun laws are being proposed, aren’t our laws strict enough already? Plus, it’s been a week of promises on the campaign trail, we’ll recap.
EP 139 – Bombardier, Cannabis, and NASA
This Week: The Ontario and federal governments are pointing fingers at each other over layoffs at Bombardier; where does does the fault actually lie? Then, the Hotel Association of Canada wants a crackdown on Airbnb; what’s the REAL reason for this request? Plus, It’s been 9 months since the legalization of cannabis; how is that black market doing anyway?
EP 138 – Cannabis, E-Cigarettes, and The First Democrat Debate
This Week: Canadians are wary of politicians and their intentions; are you really surprised? Then, the federal government wants to make things more affordable for first time homebuyers; can they do it? Plus, the 2020 presidential race officially heats up; we’ll analyse the first debate.
EP 117 – GM, Rent Control, and Ice Cream
This Week: GM is cutting 15% of it’s workforce, we’ll explain how this could have been avoided. Then, is there Libertarian case for a carbon tax? Plus, you won’t believe the latest proposal to combat climate change.