Canadian media told us Poilievre was cooked, then he won in his leadership review with a historic 87.4% vote of support. Why was there such a disconnect?
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
The Press Said Poilievre Was Finished. Were they Trying to Tank Him, or Just Very Wrong?
Canadian media told us Poilievre was cooked, then he won in his leadership review with a historic 87.4% vote of support. Why was there such a disconnect?
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Canadian media told us Poilievre was cooked, then he won in his leadership review with a historic 87.4% vote of support. Why was there such a disconnect?
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
We wanted to know all of your local gossip. How toxic is your subreddit? How angry are your community Facebook groups? And boy, did you deliver.
BONUS: The Buddhist Monks Buying Up PEI and Other Hot Gossip?
A lot of the time, local news sucks. It’s important, but it sucks. City council meetings, school board meetings, police board meetings… just plain boring. But every once in a while, there’s a gold mine.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We wanted to know all of your local gossip. How toxic is your subreddit? How angry are your community Facebook groups? And boy, did you deliver.
What’s the right way for Canadians to respond to ICE?
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
When ICE Kills and Terrorizes, Can Canada do Anything but Watch?
Thompson Reuters, Hootsuite, Roschel, and the Jim Pattison Group are among a group of Canadian companies facing criticism for their connection with ICE. Media coverage, petitions, and protests have compelled some of these companies to cut ties with ICE.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
What’s the right way for Canadians to respond to ICE?
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
Co-hosted by Harrison Lowman of @thehubcanada.bsky.social
Pierre Poilievre just cruised through his leadership review. But at the Conservative convention, the mood was more…complicated.
I Recorded a Right-Wing Influencer Party at Poilievre's Convention
Pierre Poilievre just cruised through his leadership review, but is the party really buying what he’s selling?
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February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Pierre Poilievre just cruised through his leadership review. But at the Conservative convention, the mood was more…complicated.
This is a tale of revenge. It’s also a David and Goliath story, about one man going up against giant corporations and winning.
The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Revenge When You’ve Been Ripped Off
This is not your traditional true crime story. This is not a whodunnit. It’s more of a howdunnit. That is, it’s a self-defence guide on how to fight back after you’ve been ripped off.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This is a tale of revenge. It’s also a David and Goliath story, about one man going up against giant corporations and winning.
Carney’s China deal pissed off Trump. Good.
Jan Wong co-hosts
Jan Wong co-hosts
Trump's Crashing Out Over Carney's China Deal
Carney’s deal with China is pissing off Trump, but it’s exactly the sort of leverage Canada needs for the upcoming CUSMA negotiations.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Carney’s China deal pissed off Trump. Good.
Jan Wong co-hosts
Jan Wong co-hosts
Will Carney’s Davos kudos benefit Canada in the long run?
Jan Wong co-hosts
Jan Wong co-hosts
Carney-Man: with Middle Power comes Middle Responsibility
Carney’s speech made headlines around the world and positions Canada as a global thought leader.
Why did it capture so much international attention, and will Carney’s Davos kudos benefit Canada in the long run?
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January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Will Carney’s Davos kudos benefit Canada in the long run?
Jan Wong co-hosts
Jan Wong co-hosts
Which version of Canada is real right now? The confident global player, or the country once again bracing for Trump’s mood swings?
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with @matinastevis.bsky.social
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with @matinastevis.bsky.social
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January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Which version of Canada is real right now? The confident global player, or the country once again bracing for Trump’s mood swings?
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with @matinastevis.bsky.social
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with @matinastevis.bsky.social
“ They said that Waleed Khan transferred property and funds to ISIS and also was doing the bidding of ISIS and was ready to counsel to commit murders and terrorism.” -Ellin Bessner
ISIS is Shockingly Active in Canada
A criminal gang driving around Toronto in stolen vehicles, impersonating police officers, sexually assaulting women, hate-motivated, and connected to ISIS. It was a shocking, sensational, frightening news story. And chances are you didn’t hear about it. Why?
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January 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
“ They said that Waleed Khan transferred property and funds to ISIS and also was doing the bidding of ISIS and was ready to counsel to commit murders and terrorism.” -Ellin Bessner
Are Alberta and Quebec’s separatist movements a real threat to the unity of Canada?
San Grewal hosts with @maxfawcett.bsky.social
San Grewal hosts with @maxfawcett.bsky.social
Is the Media Making Alberta Separatism a Thing When it's Not Really a Thing?
Alberta separatists are rallying to collect signatures to call a referendum. Meanwhile, with Francois Legault’s resignation, and the separatist Parti Quebecois leading in opinion polls, a referendum is once again a real possibility in Quebec
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January 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Are Alberta and Quebec’s separatist movements a real threat to the unity of Canada?
San Grewal hosts with @maxfawcett.bsky.social
San Grewal hosts with @maxfawcett.bsky.social
#1300 The Rupture: Carney's Landmark Speech
Carney in Davos and the rupture of the world order.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Liberal gun buyback program: clear, moral public policy — or a costly political sunk cost?
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with Noah Schwartz
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with Noah Schwartz
Guns N’ Hosers
When the Liberals announced the national gun buyback program in 2019, it was supposed to be a simple and clear choice. A popular policy that made for an easy political win. 6 years later, it's looking more like the gun buyback program backfired on the Liberals. How did we get here?
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January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Liberal gun buyback program: clear, moral public policy — or a costly political sunk cost?
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with Noah Schwartz
@noorazrieh.bsky.social with Noah Schwartz
“The world is now in a state of not even organized chaos. It's genuinely chaotic.” -Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to the UN 2020-2025
Bob Rae Just Retired and is Telling All About What he Saw at the UN
Trump invades Greenland tomorrow. Danish forces shoot on American forces. American forces shoot back. Maybe a Canadian gets killed since we're there in support of NATO. In the end America takes Greenland by force. What happens next, Bob?
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January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“The world is now in a state of not even organized chaos. It's genuinely chaotic.” -Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to the UN 2020-2025
Is CanCon having a moment right now with Heated Rivalry? Or is it the sex?
Sam Konnert co-hosts
Sam Konnert co-hosts
Heated Rivalry’s Puck Fest
Heated Rivalry is also bringing in new hockey fans and helping the sport’s image, so why isn’t the NHL embracing it? Can the show have a real impact on hockey culture?
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Is CanCon having a moment right now with Heated Rivalry? Or is it the sex?
Sam Konnert co-hosts
Sam Konnert co-hosts
There’s a massive uprising in Iran, so why isn’t there more coverage in Canadian outlets?
Kaveh Shahrooz co-hosts
Kaveh Shahrooz co-hosts
Iran So Far
After weeks of protests, thousands of casualties, internet blackouts, and viral moments of resistance, the Canadian media is only now ramping up its coverage of the Iran
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
There’s a massive uprising in Iran, so why isn’t there more coverage in Canadian outlets?
Kaveh Shahrooz co-hosts
Kaveh Shahrooz co-hosts
Mark Carney is in China today at the request of President Xi Jinping. What could we possibly get out of China? And why does China want from us?
Carney Has a Lot to Lose in China
Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Vina Nadjibulla and asks if it's even possible to play nice with China? Or whether this whole trip is a waste of time. Plus, we hear from Kelly Ann Shaw, a key architect of the Trump administration’s trade, investment, energy and national security policies in his first term, about the future of CUSMA.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Mark Carney is in China today at the request of President Xi Jinping. What could we possibly get out of China? And why does China want from us?
“ What price do you put on Canadian sovereignty? What price do you put on the ability to have an economy that isn't wholly beholden to the United States?” -Adam Pankratz
Oil For Dummies
The U.S. attack on Venezuela roiled Canadian oil markets. Pipelines and crude are suddenly spawning countless headlines. But do you know the difference between your sweet crude and a hole in the ground?
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January 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“ What price do you put on Canadian sovereignty? What price do you put on the ability to have an economy that isn't wholly beholden to the United States?” -Adam Pankratz
Twitter/X’s AI chatbot Grok is undressing people, including minors, but will that be enough to stop Canadian public figures from using the platform?
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Twitter’s A.I Bot Is Sorry For Undressing Everyone
Now that Twitter is worse than ever, will that be enough to stop Canadian public figures from using the platform?
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January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Twitter/X’s AI chatbot Grok is undressing people, including minors, but will that be enough to stop Canadian public figures from using the platform?
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
2025 was a year of change, tumult, and chaos. What are you hoping for in 2026?
BONUS: Fears and Hopes in Canadaland
In 2025, it seemed like there was always something to be worried or afraid about. Every day brought about change and uncertainty. So we wanted to know, what pre-occupied your mind in 2025, and what are you hopeful for in 2026?
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January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
2025 was a year of change, tumult, and chaos. What are you hoping for in 2026?
Trump’s military coup in Venezuela is a mask-off moment of American imperialism, but will it compel Canada to take meaningful action?
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Take My President, Please!
What Maduro’s capture means for Canada.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Trump’s military coup in Venezuela is a mask-off moment of American imperialism, but will it compel Canada to take meaningful action?
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Jen Gerson of @thelineca.bsky.social co-hosts
Consider this your 2025 political yearbook.
Honorable mentions include: pop stars, masked singers, Question Period fever dreams, elbow-themed merch, biological clocks (obviously), Ruby Dhalla, the taboule or fattoush debate, and much (much) more.
Honorable mentions include: pop stars, masked singers, Question Period fever dreams, elbow-themed merch, biological clocks (obviously), Ruby Dhalla, the taboule or fattoush debate, and much (much) more.
The Year of the Elbows
Consider this your 2025 political yearbook.
Honorable mentions include: pop stars, masked singers, Question Period fever dreams, elbow-themed merch, biological clocks (obviously), Ruby Dhalla, the taboule or fattoush debate, and much (much) more.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Consider this your 2025 political yearbook.
Honorable mentions include: pop stars, masked singers, Question Period fever dreams, elbow-themed merch, biological clocks (obviously), Ruby Dhalla, the taboule or fattoush debate, and much (much) more.
Honorable mentions include: pop stars, masked singers, Question Period fever dreams, elbow-themed merch, biological clocks (obviously), Ruby Dhalla, the taboule or fattoush debate, and much (much) more.
This week, we speak to the people who manipulate and control your emotions.
“Manipulate. It sounds like we’re doing something evil…” -Darren Fung
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“Manipulate. It sounds like we’re doing something evil…” -Darren Fung
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The Most Powerful Tool in Media
It’s not a secret that music makes us feel things, but how does it do it? How do composers create music that makes us happy, sad, confused, emotional, hopeful, scared, and perhaps even make us laugh from time to time?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week, we speak to the people who manipulate and control your emotions.
“Manipulate. It sounds like we’re doing something evil…” -Darren Fung
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“Manipulate. It sounds like we’re doing something evil…” -Darren Fung
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Pierre’s Downward Spiral
Floor crossers, falling polling numbers, and grumblings in the Conservative orbit.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What is a middle power like Canada supposed to do when its closest ally goes rogue?
With @noorazrieh.bsky.social & @benrowswell.bsky.social
With @noorazrieh.bsky.social & @benrowswell.bsky.social
Trump’s Plan to Dominate the Americas (Canada included)
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi is flexing the US’s military seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as the Trump administration deploys warships — and even nuclear submarines — off Venezuela’s coast.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What is a middle power like Canada supposed to do when its closest ally goes rogue?
With @noorazrieh.bsky.social & @benrowswell.bsky.social
With @noorazrieh.bsky.social & @benrowswell.bsky.social