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David Moscrop
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Journalist & author of “Too Dumb for Democracy?”

Podcast host: the David Moscrop Show.

Substacker, radio & TV guest. PhD in political science from UBC, just in case.

Work in the Washington Post, Globe and Mail, Jacobin, TVO, the Guardian, etc.
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Behold the conquering heroes!
Two people are outdoors in a snowy field, posing beside a freshly cut Christmas tree lying on its side. One person, wearing a tan winter coat, yellow gloves, and a red knit hat, stands with one foot on the tree and holds a small hand saw. The other person, in a bright orange winter jacket and red hat, leans on the tree playfully. Bare trees and light snow cover the background.
November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Niiiice
November 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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I built this one lol
November 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Extraordinary things are happening in the free market.
November 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Gotta support the team.
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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She is all of us today.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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I need $800 no questions asked.
November 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Domino’s plugged into the news cycle.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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I am going become the Joker.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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We are so back.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Former Conservative Chris d’Entremont is now a government-side caucus member.

From the new caucus member via the Liberal Party:
A screenshot of a statement in quotation marks. The speaker says that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new budget reflects priorities heard in their riding, including strengthening community infrastructure and growing the economy. They explain this is why they are joining the Government caucus. They note that after five years in opposition, Canadians need to lead with confidence in the future, not with complaint. They conclude by saying this is an important moment for the country to unite, and they look forward to working with the Prime Minister to build a strong economic future for all communities.
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Ahead of the WS final last night, I bought myself a new TV. Win? Celebration TV. Loss? Consolation TV.

Please meet consolation TV.
A large cardboard box containing an LG OLED evo C5 65-inch television sits on the floor in an electronics store. The box is strapped with white plastic bands and displays product details in white text. Behind it are shelves with other TV boxes and a television on display showing a blue screen in the background.
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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I’m not wrong!
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November 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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How about you don't, actually?
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October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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In this house, we are Halloween and World Series ready.
A carved pumpkin sits on a kitchen counter, lit from inside so the carving glows orange. The carving is the outline of a stylized bird head and maple leaf, resembling the Toronto Blue Jays logo. The kitchen in the background is softly lit, with cabinets, a plant, and framed art on the wall.
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Me: I think I’ll work in the window seat of my office today.

Sam: the hell you will.
A person wearing glasses and a dark hoodie is sitting on a window bench, with a large light-brown dog close to their chest. The dog is resting its head on the person, and a bookshelf with books is visible in the background.
October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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JAYS WIN!
From Caddyshack, Rodney Dangerfield. A cheerful man on a golf course wearing a blue polo shirt, patterned pants, and a golf cap stands with his arms spread wide. The top caption reads, “HEY EVERYBODY,” and the bottom caption reads, “WE’RE ALL GOING TO BED AT A DECENT TIME!”
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Last year we watched the season closer from a hotel room in SkyDome and it was cool, but waking up to this was next level.
Interior view of a large baseball stadium with the retractable roof closed. The field is empty, with green grass and reddish-brown infield dirt visible. Rows of empty blue seats surround the field, and overhead lights illuminate the space.
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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My book is officially in its third printing! (On the far left is the original advance copy.)
Alt text: Four identical copies of a book titled Too Dumb for Democracy? by David Moscrop are lined up on a wooden bookshelf. The spines are white with red vertical text and a downward-pointing arrow. The publisher logo, Goose Lane, appears at the bottom of each spine. Another dark-colored book is partially visible on the right.
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Whelp
October 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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She’s stressed
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Whatever career I’m in, I have one rule: it must require me to have piles of books on the go.
A stack of ten books arranged on a grey cushioned surface beside a green pillow and a yellow knitted blanket. The visible book titles from top to bottom are: Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron, Slow Horses by Mick Herron, The Prime Ministers by J.D.M. Stewart, Elbows Up! Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance edited by Elamin Abdelmahmoud, 52 Ways to Reconcile by David A. Robertson, Big Chief by Jon Hickey, The Hunger We Pass Down by Jen Sookfong Lee, 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government by Joseph, Enshittification by Cory Doctorow, The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet, and Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson.
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Sorry my piece was late. My co-writer was snoozing on the job.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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If you’re going to be a traitor, be a traitor for the right reasons.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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I bought some Bowers and Wilkins headphones and they came with a nice carrying case, so I put it to good use.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM