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| 10/19/26 | Treason! In Alberta? | It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.—Author Patrick Lennox argues the case that the leaders of the separatist movement in Alberta are treasonous.Lennox writes that the "...enablers in the quasi-separatist United Conservative Party are engaged in treason against the Canadian people. They wear the obscuring masks of grievance, but behind those masks are the faces of traitors, a gaggle of hucksters, con men, and megalomaniacal politicians who are enabling our enemies to loosen our will to self-determination as a nation." So is Alberta's referendum the legitimate airing of grievance or the culmination of a grave crime? Either way, the results are about to roll in…Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editing & Production), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact checking by Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio NetworkImage by CanadalandMore information:On Treason: Alberta Separatism, Foreign Interference, and Canada’s Survival in a Revolutionary Age — BiblioasisPolitical organizer from separatist group not co-operating with voter list investigation: Elections Alberta | CBC NewsAlberta Referendum Who’s Who: The Major Players and How They’re Connected | The WalrusAlberta voter list leak is a potential public safety disaster: Enforcement experts | Globalnews.caLawsuit filed over voter privacy breach affecting almost three million Albertans | Globalnews.caSeparatist leader David Parker behind voter list leak is uncooperative: Elections Alberta | Globalnews.caDanielle Smith should use Alberta’s data breach to put an end to secession talk - The Globe and Mailhttps://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/20/investigations/alberta-voter-data-10x-votes-centurion-projectIs MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism? | CBC RadioThe Wild Claims of Jeff Rath, Separatist Firebrand | The TyeeSponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caFizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 40m 51s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | What the FBI Revealed About Tumbler Ridge | The messaging platform Discord is under scrutiny after the FBI alleges it was used to plan the Tumbler Ridge attack. Cody James Bryant, a 30-year-old resident of Bellingham, Washington has been charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. In the 6 months leading up to the attack, Bryant communicated daily with the Tumbler Ridge shooter, Jesse Van Roostselaar, helping to plan, encourage, and fund the purchase of equipment. B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to regulate platforms like Discord, so that law enforcement is informed when concerning content appears.Sarah Rieger of Betakit joins Julian Abraham to consider the tricky balance between privacy and safety in tech regulation. Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Gökçe On (Fact Checking) , Tristan Capacchione (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Sarah RiegerFurther reading: Alleged use of Discord to plan Tumbler Ridge shooting comes under scrutiny | CBC NewsTumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms | CityNewsRevelations about Tumbler Ridge shooting show how complicated investigation remains, minister says | Toronto StarFew Mass Shooters Have Been Transgender - FactCheck.org ChatGPT Helped Tumbler Ridge Shooter Focus on Guns, Tactics, and Terror – Mother Jones Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenary Spyware - The Citizen Lab WARMINGTON: New American Joni Mitchell throws Canada, PM under a Big Yellow Taxi - Toronto Sun Sponsors:Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the duvet, cover, sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 31m 26s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Union/Management Meeting | Become a supporter now for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll throw in a free tote bag. New host announcements next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 7m 08s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | A Reckoning for Steven Galloway | As Steven Galloway’s defamation trial continues, his supporters say he’s finally getting justice, but some also are demanding accountability from media outlets for their coverage of the case over the last decade. CANADALAND’s previous coverage of Galloway has come under scrutiny in Quillette and from Margaret Atwood. Rahim Mohamed joins Jesse Brown to dig into the archives to consider if mistakes were made and what can we learn from the Galloway case with the benefit of hindsight. Plus, Chrystia Freeland spills the Trudeau tea in her new book “Unreliable Boyfriend.”Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Rahim MohamedFurther reading: Payback Time for Steven Galloway - Quillette Is Steven Galloway finally getting justice? - The Globe and Mail #173 The Aesthetics Of Rigour - CANADALAND [Podcast] Under a cloud: How UBC’s Steven Galloway affair has haunted a campus and changed lives - The Globe and Mail Edmonton mayor lashes out as Alberta tells city to roll back infill housing rules | Business News | thecanadianpressnews.ca Andrew Phillips: Chrystia Freeland’s book spills the tea on her ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’ and Justin Trudeau does not come off well - Toronto Star Sponsors:oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.comIt’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 44m 08s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | "I'm Not Concerned" - Danielle Smith on the Alberta Separatist Referendum | There are just a few days left until Alberta’s referendum on separation (and more). If the vote goes through, it won't redraw the country’s borders overnight, but it could give Premier Smith a mandate to pursue the next vote where Alberta could actually separate. Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Premier Smith to ask what she’s prepared to do if the vote goes through, and how much responsibility she takes for getting Alberta to this point. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Danielle SmithBackground reading:How some Alberta separatists are courting U.S. support for independence – The Globe and MailEstablishing independent Alberta could cost up to $170B over 5 years: report – CBC NewsMounties reviewing First Nations' call for treason probe into Alberta premier, UCP – CBC NewsOttawa tracking allegations of foreign interference in Alberta referendum, Carney says – Toronto StarAlberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separation – Global NewsSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandIf you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to SHOPIFY.COM to start your free trial.BetterHelp can connect you with a therapist who gets you, so you can make space for what matters to you. Sign up and get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/CANADALANDDid you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode on Off The Record, senior producer James Nicholson asked you to tell him about what's happening in your backyards. What local stories should we know about? It was a blast! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 44s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | How Doug Ford Funneled Millions to the Biggest News Orgs (and Shut Out the Rest) | It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.—————It seemed like such a good plan. Doug Ford tried to save local news with cash from weed, liquor, and gambling. He told four provincial agencies, the ones in charge of booze, pot, the lottery, and transportation, that they had to buy ads from local Ontario publishers. Buy Canadian. This directive came after years of provincial ad money being funneled to American tech and media. Millions of Canadian taxpayer dollars fed to Meta or Google for ad buys or the now notorious $8 million ad spend that included a government of Ontario Super Bowl ad. They were basically advertising to Canadians through American outlets. So for Ontario publishers the about face to a Buy Canadian advertising plan was a welcome change.So how did it pan out? Where did the millions in ad spending actually go? Who won? Who lost out on the cash? Our reporter Gemma Boothroyd went digging for answers.And those questions Gemma chased are all the more important now that the Federal Government is rumoured to be considering scaling up the Ontario plan to the federal level.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Gemma Boothroyd (Reporter), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Tristan (Audio Editing & Production), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact checking by Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio NetworkImage by LGOntarioMore information:Ontario ad campaign 'It's Happening Here' has cost taxpayers $8M | CBC NewsDoug Ford promises 25 per cent of government agency, provincial advertising budgets to local media outlets — Toronto StarSponsors: Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get $25 off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the duvet, cover, sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 32m 29s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Is Avi Lewis "Unsafe" or Just Uncomfortable? | An editorial in the National Post considers “How to Deal with Avi Lewis” according to Jewish law, following a Yom Kippur post made by Lewis calling for the Jewish community to take responsibility for failing to stop “an ongoing genocide committed in our name.”Critics of the editorial argue that the National Post crossed the line, advocating for violence against Lewis. Meanwhile, a CBC journalist, Neil Herland, is taken off the air for documenting his personal experience of a protest outside a Yom Kippur Synagogue service in Toronto.Harrison Lowman joins Jesse Brown to discuss why online discourse is more focused on X posts and editorials than the crisis facing Jewish Canadians, underscored by the violent antisemitic attack on a synagogue in Belleville.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison LowmanAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Avi Lewis’ Yom Kippur Post on XAvi Lewis’s foolish statement on ‘Jewish people’ should be disqualifying - The Globe and MailYoni Goldstein: Jewish law tells us how to deal with Avi Lewis | National PostNational Post crosses dangerous line by publishing call for violence against NDP leader - RicochetI’m familiar with death threats. They show Avi Lewis is having an impact ⋆ The BreachNeil Herland’s Post on XCBC journalist faces discipline for documenting pro-Palestine protest | Toronto SunPoland Demands Tucker Carlson Apologize for 'False, Deeply Troubling' WWII Claims - Yahoo News What If the U.S. Demanded This? The Cloud Provider Conditions Behind Canada’s EU Digital Pivot - Michael Geist Sponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the duvet, cover, sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 34m 15s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Jesse Brown is Fired! | It's true. Jesse Brown has fired himself as a host of Canadaland podcasts.So who will Canadaland's new hosts be?Stay tuned and support the next chapter of Canadaland here: canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 5m 49s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Quebec's "Brainrot" Separatism | Quebec has elected Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and the Parti Québéois to a minority government, whose platform includes a referendum on sovereignty. Even though St-Pierre Plamondon intends to hold off on a referendum until after Trump has left office, Canada now has a two-headed separatism problem. The current version of Quebec’s sovereignty movement is led by young people, who signal their support through reels and memes. Meanwhile, in Alberta an investigation in the Globe and Mail details meetings between separatists and the US administration, where fresh water, oil royalties, and a train route to Alaska were reportedly offered in exchange for US support. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison LowmanFurther reading: PQ in power, CAQ wiped off the map: Key takeaways from Quebec's election | CBC News Quebec Sovereigntists Are Back. This Time They’re All Young | The WalrusHow St-Pierre Plamondon Learned to Stop Worrying and Blame Immigrants | The WalrusWho is Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec's new separatist premier? | National PostPQ sought meeting with U.S. officials in Washington, State Department says - Montreal GazetteHow some Alberta separatists are courting U.S. support for independence - The Globe and MailJen Gerson: Oh, so you want to send Ottawa a message, eh? - The LineHow some Alberta separatists are courting U.S. support for independence - The Globe and Mail‘A new beginning’: Ottawa council votes to rename Trump Avenue | Globalnews.ca Ex-defendant apologizes to Steven Galloway as defamation trial set to begin - The Globe and Mail Sponsors:oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 28m 07s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Will Carney's Pipeline Stop Alberta From Separating? | It took Danielle Smith (basically) a year to get her new West Coast pipeline from Ottawa - a massive project with a price tag between 35 to 44 billion dollars. Alberta is pushing for construction to start in less than a year. That timeline is a big test for Carney, because it will be the first project to use the fast-tracking powers his government passed through the controversial Bill C-5. But, there are still a ton of unanswered questions, Falice Chin of the Hub joins host Noor Azrieh to answer them. What exactly has the government signed us up for?Plus, an update on David Eby’s snap election in BC with Mo Amir from This is VANCOLOUR.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Falice Chin, Mo AmirBackground reading:6 unanswered questions hanging over Alberta’s ‘Pacific Link’ oil pipeline – The HubCarney’s expensive Alberta truce: the Pacific Link pipeline – The NarwhalCarney, Smith say new West Coast pipeline could get oil companies building again – CBC NewsHow a new oil pipeline could open new markets for Canada — and deepen U.S. ties – Edmonton JournalIndigenous, local leaders optimistic about new pipeline despite “host of issues” Carney says Federal government is yet to address – Edmonton JournalCanada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil – The New York TimesFast-tracked pipeline project to squeeze Indigenous consultation timelines – CTV News Sponsors: If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to SHOPIFY.COM to start your free trial.Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp can connect you with a therapist who gets you, so you can make space for what matters to you. Sign up and get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/CANADALANDDid you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? On last week’s episode of Off The Record senior producer James Nicholson asked you to tell him stories about whats going on in your backyard. We wanted to hear your local stories, and y’all did not disappoint!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join!It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 42m 38s | ||||||
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| 10/5/26 | The Curious Case of David Pugliese | Today we’re reopening the files on what might be the strangest and most shocking Canadian media story in recent memory. The Ottawa Citizen journalist, David Pugliese, who was allegedly compromised by the KGB.On October 24th, 2024, Chris Alexander, former MP and former Harper cabinet minister, also a former Canadian diplomat to Russia, gave sworn testimony at a parliamentary inquiry into Russian interference and disinformation campaigns in Canada. And that’s where the allegations first came to public light.The story stunned the Canadian media world. David Pugliese has been a fixture in Canadian journalism for almost 40 years. He does serious in-depth reporting about national defense. And the idea that all this time he's been a secret Russian agent, it just seemed nuts.But these were serious, potentially career-ending, potentially criminal allegations. Pugliese denied the allegations outright in clear and emphatic language. The Canadian Association of Journalists stood by his side and decried the allegations as a McCarthy-esque smear job. And the story, well, google it now, and the internet’s collective wisdom will tell you that the story is debunked.So why are we talking about it now? Because our investigation raises new questions about the allegations against Pugliese and about the Canadian media’s role in the story.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Written and Reported by, Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Additional music by Audio NetworkFact checking by Julian AbrahamPhoto: David Pugliese’s X ProfileMore information:Canadaland’s Substack Forged KGB Documents Used to Smear Journalist in Parliament | The WalrusSo You've Become a Russian Asset - by Justin LingSponsors:Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get $25 off and 10GB of free data.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caBetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 57m 26s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | The Hot New Journalist Who Was Actually AI | Who is Daniel Robson?Since 2025, Robson quickly established himself as a prolific freelance columnist, with bylines in the Ottawa Citizen, the Montreal Gazette, The Hub, Western Standard, and Policy Options.But there’s one problem: he doesn’t seem to exist. When a Turkish journalist began asking Canadian editors to verify Robson’s biographical details, they realized they couldn’t and that Robson’s persona and writing was A.I. generated. Who or what is behind this mysterious A.I. entity and what does it have to do with Morocco? Stuart Benson of the Hill Times joins Julian Abraham to go down the Daniel Robson rabbit hole. Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Gökçe On (Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Stuart BensonAdditional music by Audio NetworkVote for CANADALAND at the Signal Awards! Nominations include “My Chatbot Encouraged my Psychosis” for Best Writing and “The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Revenge When You’ve Been Ripped Off” in Arts and CultureFurther reading: Why Policy Options removed an article published under the name Daniel Robson - Policy OptionsExclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman' - Türkiye TodayAI fabrication suspected of writing dozens of articles in Canadian publications - The Globe and MailWhy the Citizen removed articles by Daniel Robson — and what we're doing next | Ottawa CitizenA statement on articles by ‘Daniel Robson’ - The HubIndustry 'frustrated' as Liberals' Bill C-39 falls short of proactive strike-prevention powers - The Hill TimesBaked potato offered as incentive for attendees of Nova Scotia MAID info night - Toronto Sun Sponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 45m 41s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | BONUS: The Gift of Nuclear Waste and Other Local Stories | Earlier this year, we asked you to call in and tell us about news stories that were a big deal in your town, but were not necessarily getting much, if any, national attention. We ended up hearing some incredible stories and even got a few leads out of that episode. This week, we decided to dive back into the world of local news and pose the same question to our listeners — and you did not disappoint.On this episode, we hear what it’s really like to weather a referendum storm from an Alberta citizen, we experience an Ontario town’s “gift of nuclear waste,” and our host James reconnects with an old friend of the forest. Host: James NicholsonCredits: Caleb Thompson (Producer), Tony Wang (Executive Producer), Jesse Brown (Publisher)Additional music by Audio Network & Kale BeaudryFurther Reading:'It's not a done deal': Community nearest nuclear waste site to hire lawyer - NWO News Watch As Alberta separatism referendum looms, flags become symbol of voting intention — and tension - CBCCat in the Hat suspect who chased a teen girl in B.C. appears to be a trend copycat - CBCThis B.C. woman accidentally sold toxic mushrooms to customers - CBC Kale Beaudry & dangertree - BandcampThis show is available exclusively to Canadaland supporters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1m 54s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Did Mark Carney Cheat on the Canadian Media? | Mark Carney sat down for a wide-ranging hour-long interview with the New York Times. The headlines focused on Canada’s preparations for the “extreme tail risk” of a US invasion, but what else can we learn about Carney’s political approach from the 8000 word transcript?The interview drew criticism in Canada, centered around Carney’s choice of a foreign outlet, rather than a Canadian one. But what can that tell us about his intended audience and communications strategy? Zain Velji joins San Grewal to discuss our Prime Minister’s global messaging and the domestic concerns waiting at home. Host: San GrewalCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Julian Abrham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Zain VeljiFurther reading: A Transcript From The Times Interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada - New York TimesSpecial Edition: Our Interview With Mark Carney - The New York Times Do the PM’s liaisons south of the border amount to cheating on Canada’s media? - The Rewrite [Substack]Carney tells NYT he studied risk of U.S.-led military action in Canada | CBC News Opinion | When Mark Carney wants to speak to Americans, this is how he does it - Toronto StarAs federal budget nears, Canada’s health ministers to meet to talk funding | Globalnews.ca Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, saying an old photo of dancers in bikinis promotes harm Sponsors:Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 41m 04s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | "Carney Has No Respect for Parliament" - Elizabeth May | Elizabeth May is a fierce, dogged critic. No matter the government. Mark Carney’s Liberals are no exception. I wanted to know what she’s actually seen and heard, because even though Elizabeth May has been pissed before, host Noor Azrieh is sensing a rage she hasn’t seen before.Plus, after a long hiatus, Parliament reconvened last week. And Mark Carney’s Liberals wasted no time tabling their Building Canada Strong Act. So, what is it?Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Elizabeth May, Nick Taylor-Vaisey,Background reading:Bill C-39 Introduction – Government of CanadaPoilievre dismisses Bill C-39 as all talk, no action at outset of Commons debate – The Globe and MailFive things to know about the Liberals' new Building Canada Strong Act – Toronto StarCarney’s Bill C-39 overhauls environmental reviews and Indigenous consultation – The NarwhalLiberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions – CBC NewsWhy a plan to end strikes impacting ‘national interest’ is drawing criticism – Global NewsSponsors:Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandVisit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.If you’re ready to hear the ‘CHA CHING' of your first sale today, head over to SHOPIFY.COM to start your free trial today!Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show?Last week, Canadaland’s senior producer James Nicholson took over Off The Record and asked you about all the interesting stories happening in small towns across Canada.That episode comes out Oct 1st!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/joinIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 42m 14s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | The City that Gets its News from a Dumpster Company | You can't really call Regina a news desert. They still have a newspaper. But if you actually look under the hood you’ll discover that they stopped printing the newspaper in Regina. They stopped editing it in Regina. The editor lives somewhere else. And as far the CBC goes, well, that acronym is now synonymous with layoffs.Everyone from the legacy media who purports to be telling people in Regina what is going on in their own community is doing so with less resources than ever before. These are zombie news organizations. That creates a news vacuum. A place for someone new to step in. And somebody did.And that somebody peddles garbage. That's not a value judgment of this new news source in Regina. It's just the objective truth. They're a garbage company called Just Bins. They provide dumpsters and news to the people of Regina. And they may be providing news to more people in Regina than anyone else.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Kevin O’Keefe (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher), Caleb Thompson (additional production assistance)Additional music by Audio NetworkFurther Reading: Guardian Law Group no longer representing URSU in Just Bins/Khan defamation lawsuitSponsors:Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caArticle: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.BetterHelp: Canadaland listeners head to https://betterhelp.com/canadaland to get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “canadaland” will be automatically applied.If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 33m 42s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | How Carney Duped the Media | The announcement that the EU is “opening the door” to Canada for associate membership overshadowed how the story initially broke. Following detailed reporting in the Wall Street Journal, Carney denied that Canada was seeking membership in the EU. Days later, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that Canada was in fact being considered for associate membership. Why did Carney and government sources initially deny the story? And should Canadian media hold him accountable for misleading the public? Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Gökçe On (Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Douglas SoltysAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU - WSJ PM Carney says Canada ‘not looking to become member’ of the EU - CTV News Carney says Canada planning to discuss 'unique alliance' with EU, but not membership | CBC NewsChris Selley: Carney's EU cuteness is an unwelcome return to Justin Trudeau's playbook Kawhi Leonard is a Raptor again. Are we sure that's a good thing? | CBC Sports Mark Carney plan to open four major airports to private investment | TikTok - Globe and Mail Sponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 37m 48s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | AI Dudes and AI Doom | Apocalyptic A.I. headlines are all over the news, following a former Anthropic employee’s whistleblowing on the threat to humanity posed by out of control A.I. systems. But that was just the start: a flurry of safety-related announcements from major A.I. companies underscored the tangible risk of the technology. Douglas Soltys of Betakit joins to explain A.I.’s existential media moment, and how it affects Canada’s push for adoption and innovation. Could Canada emerge as a leader on A.I. regulation?Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Camerin Wild (Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Douglas SoltysAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Experts: How would AI actually kill everyone? | CNN BusinessAI researchers 'earnestly believe' it could kill all humans within the next decade, Anthropic employee says | CBC News Justin Ling: It’s the nuclear bomb of the 21st century. This is how we can control itAI minister affirms Canada will have tech super-regulator “with teeth” | BetaKit Carney Calls for Global Tech Body to Boost AI Guardrails - Yahoo/BloombergCanada is investing $150M to make AI safer. Will it work? | CBC News Mark Carney plan to open four major airports to private investment | TikTokWhy did quantum leaders sound the Q-Day alarm at a FinTech conference? | BetaKit What’s a local story you think we should know about? What’s the hot gossip in your community’s Facebook Group? What’s the heated discussion in your city’s subreddit?Call in and let us know on September 24th, 5-7 pm EDT, by going to callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dialing in at 888-401-7056 when the time comes, so mark your calendars!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!), become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 34m 28s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | How Bell's 52 Billion Dollar Data Centre Got Rammed Through | Prime Minister Mark Carney came into office promising to turn Canada into an investment destination. One of the biggest tests of that promise is happening in Saskatchewan.In this episode, host Noor Azrieh and senior producer Aviva Lessard take you inside the politics that made Bell’s $50 billion AI data centre behemoth in Saskatchewan possible.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Tom McIntosh, Ray Orb, Tammy Robert, Kim Breckner, and more!Background reading:The AI Data Centre-Driven Privatization of SaskPower Is Underway. You Knew It Was Coming. – Our Sask by Tammy Robert Bell plans expansion of Sask. AI data centre, making it largest private investment in province's history – CBC NewsDrone video of Bell Canada AI data centre construction site – CBC NewsBell announces $50-billion buildout to produce Canada’s largest data centre in Saskatchewan – Betakit10 Questions about Bell’s AI Data Centre Expansion Answered – Global NewsNDP seeks pause on massive Regina-area AI data centre – CTV NewsSponsors: Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.If you’re ready to hear the 'CHA CHING' of your first sale today, head over to SHOPIFY.COM to start your free trial today!Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show?Tons of interesting stories are happening every single day in small towns across Canada — but we can only be in so many places at once. Our show rarely gets to zoom in and see what's happening in the weird and wonderful world of local news.So tell us: What's a local story you think we should know about? What's the hot gossip in your community's Facebook Group? What's the heated discussion in your city's subreddit?Call in and let us know on September 24th, 5-7 pm EDT, by going to callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dialing in at 888-401-7056 when the time comes, so mark your calendars!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!), become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 41m 59s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | The Allison Inquiry: Time to Take Vaccine Injuries Seriously | He was the doctor who almost got Joe Rogan cancelled. The controversy he roiled on Rogan brought the show some its highest ever ratings. So you might have been among the 40 million who caught Dr. Peter McCullough on Rogan where he spoke out against the COVID vaccine near the start of the pandemic. He was accused of undermining public health efforts and spreading misinformation.And last week Dr. McCullough was on Parliament Hill. But chances are you didn’t hear about that appearance. Most of the mainstream media, and nearly all the nation’s MPs, took a pass on attending the Allison Inquiry into injuries sustained by Canadians from the vaccine.Dr. McCullough joins us today. But he’s not here to debate his opinion on the science of vaccines. Instead we wanted to discuss his experience at the centre of the Rogan controversy. We wanted to ask him whether people should be getting medical advice from shows like Rogan’s. We wanted to know what he thought about the splintering of public faith in mainstream institutions, a splintering that the pandemic sped up. We wanted to know where he thinks all this division has left us. At least, that’s what we set out to do….Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Chad Galloway (Audio Editing & Production), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Additional music by Audio NetworkFact checking by Julian AbrahamMore information:Allison Inquiry | Listening to Canadian Covid-19 Vaccine InjuredConservative MP holds independent hearings into COVID-19 vaccine injuries - CBCMP calls for public participation in COVID-19 vaccine injury inquiry - Global NewsIt's hard to bury victims' tears at Allison vaccine injury inquiry - Toronto Sun'My life is effectively destroyed': Allison Inquiry exposes twin faces of fight against COVID vaccine policies - National Post ‘I felt duped’: COVID vaccine injury victim not impressed by inquiry into Canadian vaccine injuries - CTVDr. Peter McCullough’s Libertarian Medical Train Makes a Pit Stop in East Palestine - McGillJoe Rogan podcast hosts doctor known for pushing debunked claims about Covid-19 - The IndependentSpotify to Add ‘Content Advisory’ Warnings to Podcasts With Covid Discussion - The Rolling StoneSponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caFizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit https://betterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 50m 43s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | Canada's Warped Memory of 9/11 | There was no shortage of retrospective 9/11 coverage in Canadian outlets, but the tone and focus was a lot different than south of the border. Jean Chretien’s address in Gander foregrounded how much has changed in the Canada/US relationship, while a Canadian Press article focusing on Islamophobia caused outrage online.Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to talk about journalistic approaches to covering historical tragedies, and to reflect on 9/11’s impact. Plus, Mao’s unspoken legacy in China and why no one wants to report on vaccine injuries.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jan WongFurther reading: Jean Chrétien says 'we bow to no one' in fiery 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L. | CBC News25 years since 9/11, Canada is not further ahead on tackling Islamophobia: advocates - CTV NewsHUNTER: What CBC 'Journalist Standards' boss doesn't know about 9/11 - Toronto SunSheryl Saperia: 25 years on, what would bin Laden see? - National PostMao, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on | ReutersWARMINGTON: The vaccine injured told their truth at Allison Inquiry – government should listen - Toronto Sun Sponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 32m 10s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Carney's Big Move to Get Canada With the European Union | A report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that Carney’s is pushing for Canada to join the EU as an “associate member.” Carney says he’s pursuing an “unique alliance,” rather than membership. As Carney heads to France to address the EU parliament on Thursday, questions swirl around what exactly this new relationship between Canada and the EU will entail. Meanwhile, the President of the EU parliament announces a new “antenna” office in Ottawa. Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to consider the likelihood of Canada’s European future. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jan WongFurther reading: Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU - WSJ Carney says Canada planning to discuss 'unique alliance' with EU, but not membership | CBC NewsWhy PM Carney’s trip to Europe this week has just taken on more importance - CTV NewsEU Parliament to open office in Canada – POLITICO‘Associate member’ of the EU? Why not, Canada? - The Globe and MailChinese cargo ship completes first regular Arctic voyage to UK on 'Polar Silk Road' - ABC NewsJustin Trudeau to launch his own production company at Toronto film festival - National Post Sponsors:Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.comIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 27m 02s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Three Millionaires Who Say They're Under-Taxed | South of the border, billionaires are getting eaten alive. Up here, Mark Carney is trying to court them. This week, host Sam talks to three wealthy Canadians who think that's a mistake, and who are actually asking the government to tax them more.Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Claire Trottier, Emma Davis, Floyd MarinescuBackground reading:The Rich List - MacleansI’m giving the CRA an extra $1M this year. Crazy, right? - Toronto StarThe troubling rise of income and wealth inequality in Canada - Policy OptionsDo Billionaires Really Move To Avoid Wealth Taxes? - ForbesCapital gains tax hike would greatly reduce Canada’s competitiveness - Fraser InstituteCEO pay hit a record high in 2024 - Canada's National ObserverSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandHead over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/canadalandDid you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we talked about advice for back to school!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 33m 27s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Did Saudi Arabia spend billions on EA Games to get Canadians' Data? | It is the biggest leveraged buyout in history. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) just bought EA Games: one of the world’s biggest video game companies. PIF joined forces with two American investment firms (one run by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner) to buy the gaming giant for $55 billion.But this could be about a lot more than just video games. EA has more than 700 million players worldwide, and it’s collecting vast amounts of data on them. What are the national security and privacy implications of a foreign sovereign wealth fund controlling a company with all that data? And given EA has a Canadian subsidiary with Canadian employees and, of course, Canadian players — how has the Canadian government scrutinized this deal?Host: Gemma BoothroydCredits: Gemma Boothroyd (Reporter), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Chad Galloway (Audio Editing & Production), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact checking by Julian Abraham Additional music by Audio NetworkImage by Saudi Press AgencyMore information:Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA - BBCExecutions in Saudi Arabia hit highest number on record in 2025 - The Guardian The Kingdom Came to Canada: How Saudi-Linked Digital Espionage Reached Canadian Soil - The Citizen Lab After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too | Jordan Erica Webber - The GuardianPrime Minister Carney deepens partnership with Saudi Arabia across trade, education, technology, and critical minerals The CFIUS Review That Will Never Be - Vinita Singh for LawfarePostponement Of Saudi Arabia’s Esports Nations Cup Heightens Concerns About Gulf Sport - Simon ChadwickCanada strengthens guidelines on foreign investments in the interactive digital media sector National security decisions | Investment Canada Act The Gaming Industry: A Behemoth With Unprecedented Global Reach Saudis Weigh Merging EA With Savvy to Create Global Gaming GiantSponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caFizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 32m 44s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Canada’s Right-Wing Meme War | A trend of “Blame Canada” memes is causing a schism amongst conservatives. Far-right conservative influencers are gleefully amplifying MAGA-style messaging around Carney and Canada, while more moderate conservative voices are calling them “traitorous.” Under Pierre Poilievre, the CPC embraced right-wing influencers, offering them “content creator” passes and access to events, but now they’re trying to distance themselves.Is the turf war between establishment conservatives and edgy memelords overblown? Harrison Lowman of the Hub joins Julian Abraham to explore the AI slop that is dividing conservatives in Canada. Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison LowmanPhoto: Donald Trump Truth Social Post (likely generated by A.I.)Further reading: Ben Woodfinden: 'Blame Canada' conservatives are no better than woke statue topplers - National PostThe Conservative civil war has only just begun | Canada's National ObserverRichard Warnica: Canada’s conservatives have a problem with reality - Toronto StarMarc Nixon on X: "Mark Carney THROWN into Lake America 🇺🇸🤣" / XMarc Nixon on X: "😭🤣🔥 you can’t run from the MEMES Even if you try" / XBrian Lilley on X: "Calling Canada shitty and cheering on a foreign leader attacking ours all in one video. This is so incredibly stupid." / X https://x.com/truckdriverpleb/status/2094879782320124375 An island is floating around a B.C. reservoir — and it keeps disappearing | Globalnews.caIn cod we trust - Canadian Affairs Sponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.comIf you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 31m 57s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | CBC journalism policy9/11 reporting+4 | Jen Gerson | CBCThe Line+4 | — | CBC9/11+5 | — | 30m 35s | ||
| 9/8/26 | BC Conservativespolitical crisis+3 | Mo Amir | BC ConservativesThis is Vancolor+5 | — | BC ConservativesKerry-Lynne Findlay+3 | DouglasCANADALAND | 33m 30s | ||
| 9/7/26 | journalismpolitics+3 | Nathen Mazri | Garfield EatsPPC+5 | TorontoWard 1 Etobicoke North | Nathen MazriGarfield Eats+3 | — | 31m 55s | ||
| 9/4/26 | Canadian newsNew York Times+3 | Morgan Campbell | New York TimesGlobe and Mail+1 | — | New York TimesCanadian news+3 | DouglasFREE | 32m 21s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Back-to-Schooladvice+3 | — | CANADALANDAudio Network | — | back-to-schooladvice+3 | — | 1m 25s | ||
| 9/2/26 | Canada-US trade relationscultural decoupling+3 | Morgan Campbell | The Globe and MailThe Washington Post+5 | — | trade talksCanada+7 | — | 27m 53s | ||
| 9/1/26 | trade negotiationsCanada-US relations+3 | Matina Stevis-Grindeff | New York TimesCBC News+2 | — | Mark Carneytrade deal+5 | DouglasFREE | 34m 24s | ||
| 8/31/26 | antisemitismhigher education+4 | three Canadian academics | Government of CanadaThe Globe & Mail+4 | Canada | antisemitismJewish students+4 | — | 38m 31s | ||
| 8/28/26 | trade warCanadian culture+4 | Michael Geist | CANADALANDCBC+4 | OttawaFrance | trade negotiationsCanCon requirements+5 | — | 34m 30s | ||
| 8/26/26 | trade negotiationsCanada-US relations+3 | Michael Geist | TMUThe New York Times+5 | CanadaUS | trade talksCanada+5 | — | 41m 21s | ||
| 7/21/26 | organized crimepolitical assassinations+5 | Jupinderjit SinghInderjeet Gosal | Sikhs for JusticeUnited States Department of Justice+3 | — | Bishnoi GangCanada+7 | — | 37m 47s | ||
| 7/20/26 | Kevin O'Learymedia phenomenon+4 | — | McCord MuseumTuck School of Business at Dartmouth+5 | — | Kevin O'Learymedia+5 | oxioCANADALAND | 1h 02m 49s | ||
| 7/17/26 | data centresBig Tech+5 | Douglas Soltys | MetaBig Tech | AlbertaSturgeon County | Metadata centre+7 | — | 34m 29s | ||
| 7/15/26 | trade warCanada+4 | Douglas Soltys | Wall Street JournalCTV News+5 | — | Canadabooze+5 | — | 27m 41s | ||
| 7/14/26 | access to informationgovernment transparency+4 | Ken RubinDean Beeby+1 | Canada’s Access to Information ActOttawa Citizen+5 | — | access to informationtransparency+5 | — | 32m 47s | ||
| 7/13/26 | fertility industryegg donation+4 | — | Canadian assisted reproductive technologies registryAlberta Law Review+2 | — | egg donationfertility+5 | FizzCAN25 | 45m 14s | ||
| 7/10/26 | A.I. in journalismCanadian newsrooms+3 | Kevin Newman | CANADALANDHalifax Examiner+5 | — | A.I.journalism+5 | — | 31m 41s | ||
| 7/8/26 | social mediaCanadian culture+3 | Kevin Newman | Gander SocialCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms+6 | — | Gander SocialCanadian social media+3 | — | 27m 44s | ||
| 7/7/26 | Albertasovereign wealth fund+3 | Trevor TombeKeith Brownsey | Alberta Heritage Savings Trust FundOttawa+5 | — | Albertasovereign wealth fund+3 | Fizz | 35m 14s | ||
| 7/6/26 | investigative journalismAfghan footballers+4 | Laura Robinson | RCMPSenate Ethics Committee+3 | — | Laura RobinsonMarilou McPhedran+5 | FizzCAN25 | 35m 20s | ||
| 6/12/26 | technical recessionCanadian economy+3 | Douglas Soltys | Audio NetworkCTV News+3 | — | technical recessionCanada+5 | — | 35m 05s | ||
| 6/10/26 | AI strategyinvestment+4 | Douglas Soltys | CANADALANDGovernment of Canada+5 | — | AI for AllCarney+6 | — | 35m 09s | ||
| 6/9/26 | autonomous weaponsdefense trade+3 | Jason MillarRandy Goebel | CANADALANDUN+3 | — | killer robotsautonomous weapons+4 | Douglascanadaland | 36m 17s | ||
| 6/8/26 | A.I. strategyCohere+4 | Nick Frosst | CohereRBC+2 | — | A.I.Cohere+6 | FizzCAN25 | 30m 55s | ||
| 6/5/26 | residential schoolsjournalism ethics+4 | Harrison Lowman | The Globe and MailCANADALAND+4 | — | residential school gravesKamloops+5 | Squarespace | 40m 32s | ||
| 6/4/26 | local storiesjournalism+4 | — | CANADALAND | — | local legendsjournalism+4 | — | 1m 54s | ||
| 6/3/26 | antisemitismCanada+3 | Harrison Lowman | Al Aqsa Martyr's BrigadeGovernment of Canada+3 | — | Mark Carneyantisemitism+5 | oxio | 31m 24s | ||
| 6/2/26 | lawful access legislationprivacy concerns+4 | Robert Diab | Liberal governmentBill C-2+6 | — | lawful accessBill C-22+5 | Douglascanada | 45m 53s | ||
| 6/1/26 | globalizationpolitics+4 | Chrystia Freeland | Trudeau governmentRhodes Scholarship+1 | UkraineRussia | Chrystia Freelandglobalization+7 | oxioCANADALAND | 41m 55s | ||
| 5/29/26 | Alberta separationreferendum+4 | Rahim Mohamed | National PostCBC News+3 | — | Albertaseparation+7 | DouglasCODE | 30m 18s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Toronto Maple Leafssports media+3 | Dan Robson | The AthleticToronto Maple Leafs+3 | — | Toronto Maple LeafsDan Robson+5 | CanadalandCODE | 34m 19s | ||
| 5/7/26 | social mediajournalism+4 | — | CANADALANDWired+5 | — | social mediajournalism+3 | — | 19m 45s | ||
| 5/6/26 | local newsCBC expansion+4 | Harrison Lowman | CBCCarney’s government+6 | — | CBClocal news+5 | — | 33m 52s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Conservative politicsOpposition strategy+4 | Michelle Rempel Garner | National PostCTV News+2 | — | Conservative PartyMark Carney+4 | FizzCAN40 | 38m 56s | ||
| 5/4/26 | AI in journalismmedia transparency+3 | Aron D’Souza | Objection.aiGawker+6 | — | Objection.aiAron D’Souza+7 | — | 41m 10s | ||
| 5/1/26 | housing marketreal estate+4 | Sabrina Nanji | Toronto StarThe Trillium+3 | — | Canadahousing market+5 | FizzCAN40 | 29m 03s | ||
| 4/30/26 | audience growthjournalism+3 | — | Canadaland | — | audiencejournalism+3 | — | 6m 34s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Doug Fordpolitical strategy+4 | Sabrina Nanji | Freedom of InformationOSAP+3 | — | Doug Fordpolitical genius+5 | — | 35m 04s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Alberta separatismforeign influence+5 | Chris RossJen Gerson | CBC NewsThe Globe and Mail+2 | — | Albertaseparatism+5 | DouglasCANADALAND | 39m 51s | ||
| 4/27/26 | cold caseinvestigation+3 | Kallan Lyons | York Regional Police | — | Fantasia Cold Casemissing mother+3 | Shopifynone | 39m 46s | ||
| 4/24/26 | grocery pricesgovernment supermarkets+4 | Keldon Bester | Retail Council of CanadaNDP+1 | — | grocery pricesgovernment supermarkets+4 | — | 37m 58s | ||
| 4/22/26 | YouTube serieseconomic relationship+4 | Zain Velji | CANADALANDForward Guidance+3 | CanadaUnited States | Mark CarneyYouTube+7 | — | 36m 31s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Indigenous rightspolitical conflict+4 | Arno KopeckyAdam Olsen+2 | British ColumbiaUnited Nations+4 | — | DRIPAUNDRIP+4 | OxioCANADALAND | 40m 49s | ||
| 4/20/26 | campus censorshipculture wars+3 | Ric Bienstock | CBCDuke Law+4 | Evergreen College | campus censorshipculture wars+3 | Squarespacecanadaland | 33m 29s | ||
| 4/17/26 | Mark CarneyCanadian politics+4 | Kaveh Shahrooz | CANADALANDToronto Star+6 | — | Mark Carneyaffordability+5 | DouglasFREE Sleep Bundle | 29m 31s | ||
| 4/15/26 | IranCanada+4 | Kaveh Shahrooz | Iranian regimeCanada+7 | Strait of Hormuz | TrumpIran+5 | — | 29m 28s | ||
| 4/14/26 | Canadian politicsLiberal party+5 | — | LiberalToronto Star+4 | — | CanadaLiberal party+6 | FizzCAN40 | 35m 05s | ||
| 4/13/26 | RedditSpoonkymonkey+4 | — | RedditGoogle+2 | — | SpoonkymonkeyReddit+5 | oxioCANADALAND | 1h 09m 21s | ||
| 4/10/26 | politicsparty dynamics+4 | Erika Barootes | Liberal governmentConservative Party+6 | — | Marilyn GladuLiberal government+5 | FizzCODE | 37m 32s | ||
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Peaked at #36 in Canada, currently #36 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #36 | #36 | — |
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