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In the Trenches Podcast With Ernest Snooks
In The Trenches Podcast is a podcast that explores the complex world of Newfoundland and Labrador politics. From guest interviews with MHA's past and present to advocacy organizations, In The Trenches has you covered.Host Ernest Snooks has been navigating political trenches from Newfoundland to Peru for the last several years.In The Trenches mission to bring a common sense approach to the complex nature of NL politics, further educate the public and ever have a laugh or two. You can contact the show by emailing ittpodcastnl@gmail.com.
Episodes
36 episodes
Episode 35: Tequila, Trump and Maple Syrup: Talking Trade with Eduardo Gonzalez
On this episode, Ernest talks with Eduardo Gonzalez, a lawyer based in Mexico, and a writer for Tiempo de Cultura and regular guest of the Tiempos Imposibles podcast. Ernest and Eduardo discuss their concerns with the effects that Trumps tariff...
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Episode 34: The Trouble with Tariffs
In this Episode, Ernest is joined by friend of the show, Renaud Brossard, the Vice President of Communications for the Montreal Economic Institute about the dangers of a trade war with the United States of America. This episode is a fascinating...
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Episode 33: Difficult Take-off: The Stephenville Airport Situation
On this edition of In The Trenches, Lenny Tiller rejoins Ernest to co-host the show, and to talk about his time on the Stephenville Town Council, Lenny and Ernest discuss a variety of topics related to Stephenville, including the challenges of ...
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Episode 32B: On being an international student in Canada
In this interview, Ernest sits down with Neha Kumari, an MBA Student at Memorial University to get her experience as an international student in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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12:46
Episode 32A: On being an international student in Canada
On this special edition of In The Trenches, Ernest talks with Atharva Pathak about his experience coming to Canada as an international student. This episode is part of a series on the international student experience here in Canada.&nbs...
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In The Trenches with Ernest Snooks - Ep. 31 - Inflation & its impact w/ Renaud Brossard
On this new episode of In The Trenches with Ernest Snooks, Ernest and Renaud Brossard, Senior Director of Communications with the Montreal Economic Institute. Ernest and Renaud discuss a variety of topics related to inflation, energy policy, se...
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I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T | A Conversation With MHA Paul Lane
On this episode the boys are pleased to sit down with Independent MHA for Mount Pearl-Southlands, Mr. Paul Lane. Paul is a seasoned veteran when it comes to politics starting as councillor, then deputy mayor, than became MHA, representing both ...
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Episode 30
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1:12:19
The times, they are a changin’ - with Dr. Dale Kirby
On this episode, Ernest and Dale have a chat about how things have changed since Dale’s time as a Member of the House of Assembly, and how Furey’s choice of staff has brought about what could be called an “incestuous relationship” between the p...
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Episode 29
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1:24:37
Budget Special 2022 with Renaud Brossard
It's the evening after budget day in the province and the boys have invited Renaud Brossard from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation back to the show to break down the NL budget and what his experience was like in the budget lockup.Follow...
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Episode 28
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A Conversation with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Part 2
On this episode the boys are pleased to welcome back Renaud Brossard. Follow us at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple:
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Episode 27
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1:18:11
Health Accord Part 1 - Tell me Bout the Good Old Days
On this episode the boys discuss the Health Accord Final report and start to reminisce about the good old days and how we seemed much healthier as a society. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340...
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Episode 26
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1:27:33
Talking Fiscal Woes With The Canadian Taxpayers Federation
On this episode, Ernest and Lenny are delighted to welcome Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Quebec and Atlantic Director, Renaud Brossard to the show. With a conversation around, taxes, crazy spending, decentralization and even alcohol.
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Episode 25
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1:33:36
Regionalization Part 2
On this Episode of the pod, the boys finish there thoughts on the regionalization report that was released by the joint working group. Get ready for some strong opinion and even stronger language.Find the full Joint Working Group Report...
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Episode 24
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1:15:54
Regionalization Part 1
On this episode of the pod, the boys discuss the latest regionalization plans in a report released by the Joint working group. Get ready for some heated opinions and the occasional curse word.Find the full Joint Working Group Repo...
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Episode 23
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1:12:13
A Conversation With Dale Kirby
*The opinions expressed on this podcast are not necessary those of this podcast*On this episode the boys are delighted to welcome former MHA and Minister of Education Dr. Dale Kirby. They discuss the importance of educational reform a...
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Episode 22
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59:21
Economical Deficit
On this episode the boys talk about the lack of economics in the province and the lack of competition which causes a monopoly state.
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Episode 21
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1:15:19
Politics in Transition
On this episode the boys welcome special guest Andrew Haire to the show as he talks about this experience as a student politician who has transitioned over to the provincial political scene.
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Episode 20
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1:30:55
Beers for my Buddies in The Back
On this episode the boys talk about the Premiers new office in Central, the importance of dealing with the financial crisis and the potential of balanced budget legislation. They also talk about growing up in rural Newfoundland and its comparis...
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Episode 19
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1:15:55
Happy New Year!
On this episode Lenny and Ernest talk about the last 6 months of politics and why they have been away from the mic.
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Episode 18
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1:02:28
Change but Not so Much
On this episode the boys discuss the budget, the Greene report and the Nalcor abolishment.
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Episode 17
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56:15
This, That and the Other Thing
On this episode the boys boys talk every from Covid, The Greene Report, to Red Indian Lake. With heart felt passion and missing time behind the mic, this may be one of the best episodes yet!
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Episode 16
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1:25:59
Leadership Changes and What the Future Holds
On this episode the boys discuss Ches Crosbie's time in office and there thoughts on the on what the leadership will look like going forward for both the PC and NDP parties.
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Episode 15
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1:11:08
In the Trenches Episode 14: Election Night Special
On This episode the boy go over the results of the 2021 Election and discuss the implications it has for all parties and and the people of the province
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Episode 14
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1:18:46
In The Trenches Episode 13 - Furey's Flurry of Fibs
On this episode Ernest and Lenny guide you through the many lies of Premier Furey about the General Election and discuss other topics surrounding equalization, oil and gas and demographic and electoral reform in the Province and throughout Cana...
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Episode 13
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