Best Politcs Podcasts (2025)

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The bad news roller coaster: When did you realize politcal anxiety was affecting you? 51:30

17d ago51:30

51:30

Your stories about dealing with political stress and anxiety with Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and psychotherapist Martha Dougherty.

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A Prelude to World War II and Our Crazy Judicial World 1:21:36

1d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Join the weekend edition with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they talk about events that led to World War II and some current trials for our system of justice: New Mexico justice banned for life, SCOTUS on LGBTQ+ literature, Minnesota DA lets off Tesla vandal, a task force on anti-Christian bias, banning dyes, and Elon's work coming to…

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Earth Day, Immigration, and JD Vance 1:25:56

1d ago1:25:56

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for this week’s news: Earth Day, Abrego Garcia madness, Hegseth’s faceless critics, Elizabeth Warren, and JD Vance in the news and in India. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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What is the legacy of Pope Francis for you? 51:49

1d ago51:49

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We hear what you will remember about Pope Francis and we speak with Emma Anderson, a professor of religious studies at the University of Ottawa and Father Daryold Corbiere Winkler, an Anishinaabe pastor at St. Basil's Catholic Church in Ottawa.

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No Majority, No Honesty: What the Left Lacks 1:06:36

4d ago1:06:36

1:06:36

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the polls on Trump's agenda, the Left being unable to spell out an agenda, the media's false claim of a violent right, Arizona governor Hobbes, California unaffordable and swamped by immigrants, Los Angeles post-fire and post-sanity, and Van Hollen in El Salvador. See Privacy Polic…

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Battle of Ontario Day 3: What draws you in? 51:37

2d ago51:37

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We hear about your stories bringing in new fans to the fold -- whether they are wearing blue and white or red and black -- and hear from hockey commentator Parminder Singh. He's the : founder of Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition and a former play-by-play host. He is now the Punjabi voice for the NBA and a hockey commentator.…

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Generational divide this election: What do you make of the gap? 51:48

4d ago51:48

51:48

Your stories across generations with Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze, which has produced an election platform analysis and Andrew Enns, executive vice president with Leger, for what the latest polling says about voter intentions.

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Middle East, Diplomacy and the Worry of Higher Education 1:17:41

6d ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to talk about Pope Francis who recently passed away, immigration and security of nations, Steve Witkoff and the Middle East-Ukraine arenas, illegal immigration brings with it insidious problems, Canada's elections, Panama Canal's future, AOC-Sander's fan base and the 1960s, Blue Origin flight, and the…

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Is your vote still up for grabs? 51:46

5d ago51:46

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A check in on the final week of the election with Cristine de Clercy, the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Trent University, as well as poll analyst, Eric Grenier, host of the Writ podcast. He produces the CBC Poll Tracker for this election.

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Real Fascism of the 1930s and the Federal Reserve Trumped 1:36:41

9d ago1:36:41

1:36:41

Listen to the weekend edition with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc. Topics include a discussion of fascism in the 1930s, the polls on Trump's approval, Trump goads Jerome Powell, Kristi Noem's glam, Harvard and tax exemption, and nemesis touches partisan lawyers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

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Gangbangers, Arsonists and Murderers: What's Wrong With Democratic Icons 1:19:25

10d ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for the news of the week: Deported Salvadoran MS-13 member Garcia, Shapiro's home set ablaze, Lorenz on Mangioni's "moral goodness", Letitia James investigated, Biden's speech, Gretchen Whitmer hides her face, pro-Hamas protesters, and Bezos sends a rocket into space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

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The Lost Appeal: From Democratic Party to Their Representatives and Policies 1:35:54

11d ago1:35:54

1:35:54

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler make a deep dive into the issues plaguing the Democrats: CNN poll show alienated popular classes, agricultural labor is mechanized, Biden decline the biggest cover up since Watergate, James Clyburn and the Tammany Hall nomination, military resignations, DEI companies on language, Middle Ea…

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How did the Netflix show Adolescence hit home for you? 51:48

10d ago51:48

51:48

Our guest for the hour is child psychiatrist and McMaster University professor Dr. Jean Clinton. She hears your stories about concerns raised in the blockbuster mini-series. We also hear from Jonathon Reed, youth program manager at Next Gen Men.

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What does the next government need to know about what's wrong with immigration? 51:47

12d ago51:47

51:47

Your stories with Janet Madume executive director for Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre and CBC's Brampton bureau reporter, Saloni Bhugra.

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Lawfare, China, and State Education 1:21:11

13d ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler. They discuss gangs and immigration, admired cop killers, why to avoid basing financial decisions on politics and ideology, stock market logic, the US being allowed to deport Khalil, illegals on social services, and school officials influence on our children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Misinformation... disinformation.... When did you realize you'd fallen prey? 51:46

13d ago51:46

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Your stories with Marcus Kolga, director and founder, DisInfoWatch and McGill University's Taylor Owen, with the Media Ecosystem Observatory.

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Ontario Today's Gardening Show: What to do with your forced indoor spring bulbs 27:48

14d ago27:48

27:48

Our expert gardener, Paul Zammit, takes your gardening questions. Paul is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.

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What are your questions about the measles vaccine? 24:08

14d ago24:08

24:08

Immunologist Dawn Bowdish answers your questions about the measles vaccine, as the province sees a growing number of infections spreading among unimmunized kids.

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1920s Idealistic Diplomacy, Cabinet Meetings, and Budget Bills 1:15:23

16d ago1:15:23

1:15:23

In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about the global treaties made in the 1920s, tariff wars, Trump's cabinet meeting, Scott Bessent, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and choices made by Kash Patel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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Trump Promises Come Through Despite Wall Street Ruckus 1:12:25

17d ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Join this week's news roundup with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc: China's tariff war, Netanyahu talks to Trump, thoughts on Iran and Turkey, Elon claims Navarro a "sack of bricks," data on undocumented from the IRS, Trump comes down hard on universities, Amy Comey Barrett, and "Silence Is Violence." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…

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Trump Will Win This Tariff War and Other Pressing News 1:07:04

18d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler examine the fallout from tariffs and "Black Monday", the ruling on district judge Boasberg's case against deportation, 52% of the Left would be happy if Trump were assassinated, and Obama's brand is falling precipitously. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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The gender gap in polls: What's that about? 51:48

18d ago51:48

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We hear your thoughts on why there's a gender gap in the polls and we get insights from Eunice Oladejo a Gen Z and past 1834 Global Fellow and Jake Stika, executive director with Next Gen Men.

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What does the patient ombudsman need to know about what happened to you? 52:10

19d ago52:10

52:10

Ontario's Patient Ombudsman Craig Thompson joins us to hear about your negative hospital experiences and talks about his office's annual report.

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Tariffs, Taking the Knee, and Remedial Courses 1:08:03

20d ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss tariffs and stock markets, DOGE's recent work, female fencer refuses to fight trans, colleges need to remediate, Rubio on Europe funding NATO, Australia regulates beef, proxy vote for new parents in Congress, and many more Federal funds go to NPR and PBS than they let on. See Privacy Poli…

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Crackdown at the U.S. border: Why are you changing your travel plans? 51:48

20d ago51:48

51:48

Your calls with Canadian and U.S. and immigration lawyer, Melissa Babel. Hear why the Canada Research Chair in Neurochemistry of Dementia doesn't feel safe to send himself or his students to an upcoming conference in New York.

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VDH Interviews Michael Walsh on his Latest Book 49:03

21d ago49:03

49:03

Victor interviews essayist, historian, and journalist Michael Walsh on his just released second volume—A Rage to Conquer. Twelve Battles that Changed the Course of Western History—in his envisioned three-volume trilogy on the social, cultural, economic and political consequences of key battles of Western history. Join us for discussions on the stat…

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Financial markets in turmoil: What did you lose? 24:08

21d ago24:08

24:08

We hear how your investments are faring and speak with Frances Horodelski, a chartered financial analyst with 45 years experience on Bay Street and former host on BNN Bloomberg.

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Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Container gardening tips 27:48

21d ago27:48

27:48

Our expert gardener, Paul Zammit, takes your gardening questions. Paul is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.

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Trump's Tariffs and the Great Depression 1:26:57

23d ago1:26:57

1:26:57

In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc examine the recent tariff policy and Liberation Day speech, the Great Depression and current economic policy, and Gavin Newsom's machination and the no-alternative Democrats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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America First Here and Around the World 1:27:06

24d ago1:27:06

1:27:06

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for the Friday news roundup: Trump's tariffs, special elections, Tesla protestors, criminal deportations and their Left discontents, LePen found guilty, the death penalty for Mangioni, the Ukraine war, and might Trump bomb Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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The good, bad and ugly... What is your group chat story? 51:47

24d ago51:47

51:47

We hear about the group chat's you're part of and speak with PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, and Samantha Edwards, online culture reporter for the Globe and Mail.

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From Modern Youth to Ukraine to Trump's EO 1:15:09

25d ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson with cohost Jack Fowler discuss youth vote, stealing from Whole Foods, Left billionaires, Mangioni, Ukraine settlement, Canadian politics, and Trump's recent executive orders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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What's your reaction to Canada's tariff response? 27:48

25d ago27:48

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Your reaction to the latest American tariffs and Canada's response to them. We hear from Catherine Cullen, host of CBC Radio's The House and Jim Stanford, economist and director for the Centre for Future Work.

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What's lost if Ontario loses auto jobs? 51:47

26d ago51:47

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Your stories with Heather McMillan, former auto worker from Oshawa and executive director with Durham Workforce Authority. We also hear from Lana Payne, president of Unifor and Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

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Left’s Legacy to Law: Leaking, Breaching, Freaking 1:28:40

27d ago1:28:40

1:28:40

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler provide an update on the Goldberg leak, Trump’s messaging, Greenland, AI videos, California’s water project and regulations, judge Boasberg, South Dakota ranchers fight the feds, and the question of China’s ascendence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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What does Ontario's measles outbreak have you thinking about? 51:47

27d ago51:47

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Your stories, and questions answered with Dr. Ethan Toumishey. Dr. Toumishey is the deputy medical officer of health with the South East Health Unit, where he leads the measles response team. We also hear from Robert Delatolla about Ottawa's wastewater testing program for measles.

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Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Ice storm clean-up and tulip troubles 27:48

28d ago27:48

27:48

Our expert gardener Paul Zammit takes your gardening questions. Paul is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.

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How is the central Ontario ice strom affecting you? 24:08

28d ago24:08

24:08

We hear from residents affected by a signifcant ice storm in parts of Ontario that left hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark. We hear from Hydro One as well as the Mayor of Barrie Alex Nuttall.

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Treaty of Versailles and Team Trump Plows Ahead 1:15:24

30d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Join the weekend episode with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc. They discuss some recent news and the Treaty of Versailles following WWI. The current news includes Trump's tariffs, lawsuit brought against pro-Hamas protesters, Vance in Greenland, Rubio rightly unapologetic, and Stefanik's nomination withdrawn for UN ambassador. See Privacy …

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Goldberg Leak, Crockett Crass, and PBS Mea Culpa 1:31:20

1M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for the Friday news roundup. Waltz deals with leak and hits Houthis hard, Jasmine Crockett can't stop it, three incendiary devices found in Austin, West Coast judges wants criminal aliens back, Hezbollah sends rockets into Israel, Hyundai to invest $21 billion in the US, and PBS and NPR try to convince …

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When did tax season tax your relationships? 51:48

1M ago51:48

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The deadline to file taxes is a month away. We hear your stories about managing relationships when one person does the taxes and the other doesn't want to be involved. Our guest for the hour is Rebekah Smylie, manager of financial empowerment at Toronto's West Neighbourhood House.

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Federal Clean Up and California's One-Party State 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the revoked security clearances, California the most lawful and lawless of states and its medieval decline — impoverished, DEI-ed, mediocritized, and childless — all from universities, Left rallies have Grateful Dead-like following, and the Left's socialism message failing. See Pri…

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Cancer before age 50: What's your story? 51:47

1M ago51:47

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New research suggests several cancer are affecting millennials and Gen-X more than baby boomers -- they include colon cancer as well as ovarian cacner and breast cancer. We hear from young survivors of cancer and Dr. Michael Raphael, medical oncology lead for the Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer Clinic at Toronto's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre.…

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The state of Canada's military: What does the next Prime Minister need to know? 51:47

1M ago51:47

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We reach out to military service men and women to hear their experience of state of the military right now, and what government needs to consider as all parties promise to increase funding. Our guests include Murray Brewster, defence and security reporter for CBC, as well as Ret. VAdm Mark Norman.

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Defeating Our Worst, Losing Our Best 1:18:40

1M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss Trump's Houthis policy, Khalil paradox as representative of what troubles the Middle East, losing Mia Love, Hamas tunnels and death cult, cartel camps in Mexico, Left judges want criminals returned to your neighborhood, the shambles of a party, and Trump attends the NCAA. Our Sponsor: Ope…

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How does it feel to be a Tesla owner today? 51:47

1M ago51:47

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After dozens of Teslas were damaged in a Hamilton dealership and police investigate a suspicious fire involving a Tesla in London, Ont., we talk to Tesla owners about the backlash to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration. We hear from Tim Burrows, board member of the Electric Vehicles Society and long-time Tesla driver. Also joining us is Ma…

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The federal election has begun: What issue will drive your vote? 51:47

1M ago51:47

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Your chance to weigh in on an election where the threat against Canada is dominating the news. But what about you? What issue is driving your vote? Hear more about the campaign launch with guest Aaron Wherry, Senior writer for the CBC Parliament Hill Bureau.

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WWI Consequences and Democratic Angst 1:17:48

1M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss the impact of WWI on the West, the recent attacks on Tesla, the failed leadership of the Left, suggestions of Justice Roberts, Baltic states and Poland pull out of ban on landmines, and the JFK files. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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The Outer Limits: From Outer Space to Spacy Progressives and Protestors 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss the week's news: SpaceX Dragon brings astronauts home, district judges stopping executive actions, Trump hits the Houthis, Israel returns to Gaza, a French politician wants the Statue of Liberty back, pro-Khalil protests at Stanford, Columbia's admissions favors protestors, and Fani Willis …