Are Canadians too smug to survive?

About this episode

Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson discuss the implications of Canadian smugness in the context of their ongoing fundraiser.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on April 24th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson open with a plug for their ongoing fundraiser. Day three is off to a great start, but we haven't hit our target yet. If you can help us out, please go here. Every dollar counts. The Line accepts no bailouts and no subsidies, and competes against much larger outlets that have gladly (or even reluctantly) taken the government money. We need your help to compete. Please give what you can by going ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Gurney, Jen Gerson

Topics covered

• fundraising
• government subsidies
• media competition
• Canadian identity
• survival

Keywords

• Canada
• fundraiser
• government money
• media
• competition

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