Best Xl Power Podcasts (2025)

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Are We Done Hating On Canada Day? 30:48

15h ago30:48

30:48

Canada Day’s redemption arc. With patriotism surging in Canada, how do we balance reconciliation with a renewed sense of national pride? Arno Kopecky joins to discuss Canada Day’s conflicted legacy. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Tec…

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Shock & Awe 52:16

1d ago52:16

52:16

Today we are bringing you a great episode from our friends at Canada’s National Observer. Canada’s National Observer teamed up with DeSmog, an online investigative that describes itself as an antidote to science denial and misinformation, on The Takeover project. This project was produced in collaboration with I-SEA and the Trace Foundation. We wen…

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Ep.45 Helifest UK with Rob Bingham and Stu Smith 1:58:54

1d ago1:58:54

1:58:54

This week we're joined once again by guest hosts Rob Bingham and Stu Smith who take us on a trip across the pond to the largest funfly in the Uk, Helifest. Rob and Stu sit down with event organizers, pilots, team managers, and manufacturers and ask them about the new innovative contest format as well as what's new in their hobby worlds. Special tha…

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Canada’s Greatest Game (No, Not That One) 43:29

2d ago43:29

43:29

Do you know your hammer from your hanger? From the Netherlands to Japan competitors from around the world share one dream. To make it to the world championship of Canada’s greatest game. So for one day each year they travel thousands of miles to Tavistock, a small town in southern Ontario, to play the game the author of Anne of Green Gables loathed…

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Death of the Columnist 30:17

6d ago30:17

30:17

Why not all opinion pieces are created equally. A decade ago the National Post had an all-star roster of opinion columnists, but now they publish more advocates than ever. Stephen Marche joins to dig into the current state of opinion writing. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checkin…

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BONUS: Who Writes the Rules of News? 7:10

7d ago7:10

7:10

“ When talking about immigration, you shouldn't use the word sweep because it implies that immigrants are something undesirable to be swept away. Notably, they don't say the same thing about homeless people.” -Alex Skopic Protestor or Protester? Anti-Vaxxer or vaccine hesitant? Riot or Uprising? Every word in the news carries weight, and every choi…

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King Carney: The PM's Naked Power Grab 27:22

8d ago27:22

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Carney gets a pass in the “No Kings” moment. A flurry of omnibus bills include significant government overreach, but the Canadian coverage is reluctant to call out Carney. Should we be outraged or is this really in the best interest of Canadians? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Che…

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Meet the Liberal MP Who Went Against Carney (and Who Might Take Out Doug Ford) 31:29

9d ago31:29

31:29

Mark Carney promised one Canadian economy. Now, his signature bill is one step closer to law as Bill C-5 rocketed through parliament with some amendments. The changes haven't quelled concerns from Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith, who broke ranks in the final vote. Host Noor sits down with MP Erskine-Smith to talk about why he voted no, and what he re…

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There Are Hundreds of Thousands of Iranian-Canadians. How Are They Doing? 39:36

10d ago39:36

39:36

There’s a secret club in Canada. And trust me, you don’t want to be a member. If you’re in this club, your first response when you hear news about bombs and death and carnage in the Middle East is not to hop onto Twitter or Facebook to post your political opinion about it. Your first response is to make a long-distance phone call to try to find out…

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Alberta's Green Energy Plan to Dig up the Rockies for Coal 27:22

13d ago27:22

27:22

Rescinding an almost 50-year-old coal mining moratorium to get out of lawsuits, Greenbelt FOI code words, mayoral power-fuelled bike lane challenges…the latest transparency breaches from provincial and municipal governments across Canada are almost too numerous to count. Does democracy mean nothing in this country? Host: San Grewal Credits: Jess Sc…

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S1 EP 5 : George Bullard : The record breaking explorer talks running out of food, getting robbed at gunpoint and why humans need to re-connect with nature. 1:01:02

13d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

In our last episode I talked to someone who unexpectedly found themselves in a very challenging and life threatening physical environment. This time I talk to a record breaking and globe trotting explorer who has put himself in extreme environments by choice and dealt with more than one alarming set of circumstances. Whether it’s dealing with runni…

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EP44. IRCHA Updates with Bert Kammerer 27:25

13d ago27:25

27:25

A special mini episode... Our own Alex Dean sits down with IRCHA board member Bert Kammerer for updates on what IRCHA has in store for you in 2025 and a reminder to get your pre-registration in at the below link. Link to pre-register: www.ircha.org As always... thanks for listening! Website: www.rotorrevolution.live Facebook: www.facebook.com/rotor…

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BONUS: Should Canadaland Hire a Child? 4:37

14d ago4:37

4:37

From chatting about pancake toppings, to kissing boys, to fixing America’s public schools, kids are turning to podcasts to say what’s on their minds. But is that a good thing? Child podcasting is exploding, but children in entertainment is fraught with complexities. Are they being controlled by exploitative parents, production companies or shadowy …

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Rating Carney at 100 Days in Office 29:43

15d ago29:43

29:43

Remember when you were a little kid and the first 100 days of school was a huge landmark? Well, yesterday Carney celebrated that milestone in his Liberal party leadership — but instead of learning the alphabet and how to get along with his classmates, he cancelled the carbon tax, tried to rush two problematic bills through parliament, and reinvited…

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G7! The One Where Trump Bounces 35:02

16d ago35:02

35:02

Canada is hosting the G-7 in Alberta, one of the most consequential meetings yet. Is this Carney’s moment to become a world leader, reorient our economy, and possibly the world order? With the predictably unpredictable Trump, growing regional wars, rampaging wildfires, and some controversial invitations, there’s a lot of room for error. Could Carne…

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EP 43. Mikado V8 Tuning and Details with Jesse Kavros 3:01:01

16d ago3:01:01

3:01:01

Join us this week as Mikado team pilot Jesse Kavros joins us to share tuning tips for Mikado's Version 8 software for their EVO FBLs. But we don't just stop there... Thanks to Jesse's 15+ years in the hobby we hear abou the history of Mikado's FBL development, how V7 values translate into V8, and much much more. It's a conversation you don't want t…

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Men’s Elegant Cardigan, XL 40:13

17d ago40:13

40:13

A couple silver foxes from the Mink Mile took Jesse Brown for a ride. They said their names were Walter and Beverly. The Mink Mile, for those of you who aren’t from Toronto or don’t regularly drop three figures for socks, is a strip of upscale boutiques in the city’s downtown. Anyway, the characters claiming to be Walter and Beverly offered to sell…

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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Help B.C. Ostriches Go Viral 30:21

20d ago30:21

30:21

A flock of BC ostriches becomes a far-right circus. Why do RFK, Dr Oz, and an American billionaire want to save our ostriches? A BC Ostrich farm garners international attention after resisting a call to cull over 400 birds following an Avian flu outbreak. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and…

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Off The Record: Here's a Segment We Killed, and Why 6:09

21d ago6:09

6:09

Not all interviews go according to plan. Even on a show that has over 500 episodes and the host has recorded over a thousand interviews. So what do you do? Air it anyway? What if the content of that episode is questionable, objectionable, or problematic in some other way? Well, sometimes the simplest answer is to just can it. And that’s what happen…

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Carney Catches Trump on the Rebound 29:11

22d ago29:11

29:11

On the day of Trump’s spectacular public breakup with Elon Musk, news broke of phone calls and texts between Carney and Trump. Is a bromance blossoming? Jan Wong joins to unpack the ongoing conversations between Trump and Carney, and how to navigate a relationship with a narcissist. Plus, what else is Carney sneaking by us during his political hone…

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Is Carney’s Bill C-2 ‘Much Worse Than Trump’? 38:00

23d ago38:00

38:00

The Liberals’ first piece of legislation, Bill C-2 is a sweeping 139-page omnibus bill. It would allow police to open and inspect mail from Canada Post, restrict cash transfers over $10,000, bolster surveillance, and expand what law enforcement can do…without a warrant. But it will also overhaul our asylum-seeking process. And with the riots below …

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Brian Reed on Trump’s War on the Press 31:44

24d ago31:44

31:44

You probably know Brian Reed from his award-winning podcast S-Town. Or from his other excellent podcast series, The Trojan Horse Affair. Finally, there’s his new show about journalism under Trump’s administration, Question Everything. Brian Reed and Jesse got together last week to interview each other. Jesse interviewed Brian about what happens to …

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Is it Patriotic to Support our Terrible Grocers? 35:14

27d ago35:14

35:14

Canada’s ongoing grocery redemption arc. The “Buy Canadian” moment has supplanted the grocery “Greedflation” narrative for now, but the $500 million bread price-fixing settlement is a reminder that Canada still has a lot to fix around food. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking)…

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Carney is “Horny” for Productivity, Can A.I. Minister Evan Solomon Bring It? 34:54

29d ago34:54

34:54

We’ve got a Minister of A.I. Now what? Former Journalist MP Evan Solomon leads Canada’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, but it’s unclear exactly how A.I. fits into the Liberal government’s mandate. Vass Bednar explains why she’s still optimistic about Canada’s A.I. future. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Prod…

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When Politics Ruins Friendships 30:13

30d ago30:13

30:13

Political divides are growing, and it’s not just over basic issues anymore. Increasingly, people are feeling differences in basic conduct, morality, and how they approach discussions. These divisions feel too big to ignore. How do you go about fixing that divide? This week host Sam Konnert sits down with Ryan Broderick to iron things out. And the l…

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EP 42. Just Us and a Robot 1:56:19

30d ago1:56:19

1:56:19

This week was originally going to be the XL Power Wraith F3C helicopter review... but the universe had other plans, and the sky called... and instead of moving our schedule up a week we decided we all had so much to talk about from our own hobby journeys, plus plenty of news... so we thought we'd just sit around the bench and chat. So whether your …

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Scoop: Cabinet Minister “Harassed” and “Humiliated” Employee 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

The election is done and dusted. Votes cast, tallied, and 343 newly minted MPs are on the job. But even though we, the media collectively, tried our best to vet everyone, some things slipped past us. There’s one candidate that we at Canadaland did not vet. That candidate won. And then she was named to Cabinet. She is now a federal minister. Only th…

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What Canada’s Left Must Learn from Bernie and AOC 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

The American populist left has a roadmap for Canadian progressives. With the NDP wandering the political wilderness, the rise of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez points to where left-wing politics is headed. But will Canada’s progressive movement catch the wave? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (…

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The Big Scary Canada-US Border 27:42

1M ago27:42

27:42

Canadians and Americans alike are afraid of crossing the border, and for political commentators like Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks travel requires extra precautions. What’s behind Trump’s puzzling decision to politicize border crossing for US citizens? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Tech…

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Endangered Species – an Interview with an NDP MP 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

Earlier this year, Jagmeet Singh laughed off the idea of losing. Now, he’s out and the NDP is in free fall. They lost official party status. They lost ground with key voters, organized labor, and their traditional strongholds in B.C. and the GTA. So, did the NDP learn anything from this catastrophic loss? To answer that question, host Noor Azrieh a…

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Dave Thomas of SCTV on Why Canadians Rule Comedy 40:34

1M ago40:34

40:34

Canadian comedy legend Dave Thomas is here. What else is there to say? If you want to understand the last half century of comedy from SCTV to SNL to The Simpsons you only need to look to the comedic big bang moment when Thomas, Moranis, Levy and Martin converged on Toronto in the early 1970s. So Dave Thomas will tell you all about it, eh? Of course…

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The Mystery of the Disappearing Mystery Disease in New Brunswick 28:21

1M ago28:21

28:21

A new study suggests that New Brunswick’s mystery brain illness doesn’t exist, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Recent headlines declare the mystery is solved, but the new study only raises more questions. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of …

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S1 EP4 : Viv Bird : What to do if you're on a plane that crashes.... 52:05

1M ago52:05

52:05

Following some glamorous and colourful experiences working in the aviation industry Viv Bird and her fellow crew members experienced an air crash and 22 hours in freezing temperatures surrounded by icy tundra before they were rescued by the military. Viv's attitude to life surely helped her to cope with such a dramatic turn of events and perhaps th…

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Inside the Lurid Hockey Canada Trial 38:49

1M ago38:49

38:49

What the coverage isn’t capturing about the Hockey Canada Trial. Five former junior hockey players are on trial for sexual assault, and the reporting is full of graphic details. Laura Robinson takes us inside the courtroom and explains what’s really happening. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and T…

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Can Carney Run Canada Like a CEO? 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

After a couple of weeks of pats on the back and trying to find Pierre Poilievre a new home, we’re finally seeing how Mark Carney’s government plans to tackle the country’s biggest problems and who he’s putting in charge to do it. Next week, King Charles is set to kick off parliament with the throne speech, and we’ll finally have MPs back in the Hou…

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EP.41 OMPHOBBY with Jonas Wackershauser 2:08:25

1M ago2:08:25

2:08:25

This week we have a unique opportunity to sit down with the OMPHOBBY's brand lead helicopter designer Jonas Wackershauser. We'll hear about Jonas's early beginnings in the hobby and how he turned his field of study into a career in the RC helicopter hobby. We'll also hear details on OMPHOBBY's newest addition to their micro helicopter fleet, as wel…

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Confessions of a Girls Gone Wild Merch Girl 51:24

1M ago51:24

51:24

In 2005 Courtney Kocak was a “merch girl” on the Girls Gone Wild tour bus. She doled out the swag, T-shirts, thongs, drinks, to help get the GGW parties started. The GGW party on wheels rolled through places like Red Deer, Banff, Kelowna, and promised small town kids a “wild” time. By the time the tour was over Courtney and the bus crossed back acr…

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Why is Canadian Corruption Being Exposed by U.S. News? 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

It's a new era for corruption in Canada, but the coverage isn’t keeping pace. Meanwhile, American outlets are breaking stories about Doug Ford and Brookfield. Why covering corruption isn’t worth the risk and the expense for many Canadian outlets, and why the reporting that does happen often doesn’t make a difference. U of T’s Dr. Jack Cunningham co…

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For King and Carney 30:33

2M ago30:33

30:33

Stuck between a monarchy and a superpower. Carney calls on King Charles to deliver the Throne Speech–brilliant strategic move or colonial regression? U of T’s Dr. Jack Cunningham co-hosts. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of…

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Is Carney Actually Tough on Crime? 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

Mark Carney promised tougher bail and more police – a “get tough” agenda that the Liberals shoplifted right off the Conservative shelf. Host Noor sits down with Adelina Iftene, a criminal law professor, who calls Mark Carney’s revival of “tough on crime” a “slippery slope”. Will Mark Carney’s revival of “tough on crime” fix anything? What actually …

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To Catch a Creep Catcher 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

He was a man who was convinced he was fighting monsters. A video vigilante capturing alleged paedophiles with a camera and shaming them online. He was a “creep hunter.” Then people started to die. Suicides. And the law came after him. Today we meet the filmmakers who caught the creep catcher in their new documentary “Shamed.” Host: Jesse Brown Cred…

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Why Alberta Separatists are Whiny Losers 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

What’s really behind Danielle Smith’s separatist flirtations. Is separatist sentiment rising in Alberta, or is it just a convenient distraction? Max Fawcett explains why a referendum would actually be good for Alberta and Canada. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert…

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Introducing Our Newest Show 1:54

2M ago1:54

1:54

Last month, Sam Googled your candidates. It was a hoot. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re working on something new, exclusively for our supporters… Stay tuned. You can become a supporter or increase your level of support at https://canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Carney Sits Quietly Like a Good Boy 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

Carney dodges a “Zelenskyy Moment” in the Oval Office. In their first official meeting, Trump and Carney adopt a friendly tone amid 51st state rhetoric. Will Carney’s restraint pay off for Canada? Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Di…

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Bruce Fanjoy - The Liberal Who Took Pierre's Riding 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

Pierre Poilievre is packing his bags to rural Alberta, after losing his seat to Bruce Fanjoy. How the hell did Fanjoy do it? We asked him. Plus, pollster David Coletto breaks down things you may have missed in the election results. Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb…

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EP.40 Servo Myths and Truths hosted by Bert Kammerer 2:38:56

2M ago2:38:56

2:38:56

Our 40th episode is a special one guest hosted by Bert Kammerer of BK Hobbies. We had a blast recording this one, and we think you'll enjoy hearing about what we've been up to, a bit more on tariffs from the perspective of a retailer, all the news (and there's a lot this episode) and then we'll dig into the truths and myths about servos. Are 12 vol…

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Is Canada Leading the Anti-Trump “Resistance”? 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

Canada will not bend the knee to Orange Jesus. That’s one reading of our recent federal election. The ballots were barely tallied before headline writers around the world were posing the question: Will Canada lead the global opposition to Trumpism? Do we have the muscle for the fight? Are we internally coherent enough to pull it off? Can we stay f…

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S1 EP 3 : Paul Conroy : The award winning war photographer shares his dramatic experiences and explains why some stories must be told. 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

With significant experience working in some of the worlds most challenging war zones Paul Conroy has documented important stories with skill and bravery. His book 'Under the Wire' is a compelling read and the 2018 film 'A Private War' shines a light on his incredible work with the esteemed journalist Marie Colvin. In this conversation he recounts h…

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Pierre and the Plotting Premiers 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

The deck is being shuffled in the conservative movement. After Poilievre’s bad week, Tim Houston, Doug Ford, and Danielle Smith are making moves. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Noor Azrieh (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Julia…

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How Does Pierre Like These Apples? 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

Even the losers get lucky sometimes. Mark Carney was the big winner, but we dig into the narratives the rest of the field spun in the aftermath of Canada’s pivotal election. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse…

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