The Line Podcast: Our smoke attack on America has achieved total success
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The hosts discuss wildfire smoke complaints from American politicians and Donald Trump's recent speech.
In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , recorded on July 17th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson keep things refreshingly brief as both are juggling family matters. They begin with Jen’s unsuccessful attempt to achieve cottage zen, as she unloads on the latest complaints from American politicians about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada. Both hosts independently arrive at the same tongue-in-cheek solution: if the Americans don’t stop griping, Canada should simply schedule its forest fires for days when the wind is blowing south. (They’re kidding. Mostly.) They also discuss Donald Trump’s latest bizarre speech and the increasingly revealing comments from senior U.S. officials, who seem unable to hide just how much Prime Minister Mark Carney has gotten under their skin. This episode is brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right…
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