
Let's Talk Politics
Welcome to Let’s Talk Politics, your front-row seat to the political and economic stories driving today’s world. We bring together a diverse lineup of guests to dive deep into the most pressing issues of the day, untangling the complex web of events impacting Canada and the world.
From Machiavellian tactics to tech bros shaping policies and the uncertainty of Trump, this podcast aims to bridge the gap between politics, the economy, and the people it affects.
We break down complex issues, offering fresh, diverse perspectives to help you understand the pressing challenges of the day. Let’s Talk Politics, empowers you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate today’s fast-moving political landscape.
Podcasting since 2025 • 38 episodes
Let's Talk Politics
Latest Episodes
Ep 37: 10 Million Hungry - Inside Canada’s Food Insecurity Crisis
Hunger doesn't discriminate, but our systems often do. In 2024, Statistics Canada reported that 10 million Canadians — including 2.5 million children — lived in households that couldn’t reliably afford food. That’s families skipping meals, p...
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Ep 36: Made in Canada - Navigating Trade Turbulence
Tariff threats, labor shortages, and political uncertainty are creating unprecedented challenges for Canadian manufacturers. Matt Conley, Manager of International Trade and Skills Policy at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), provide...
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Ep 35: Manufacturing Resilience - Canada’s Fight for Industrial Survival
Trade wars have real consequences, and right now Canada's manufacturing sector is absorbing the shock of escalating US tariffs firsthand. When steel and aluminum tariffs jumped from 25% to 50%, they didn't just change numbers on paper – they...
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Ep 34: Separatism or Scapegoating? Jim Stanford on Power, Profits, and Politics
Welcome back to Let’s Talk Politics! This is Part 2 of my conversation with economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work, Jim Stanford. In this episode, Stanford brings clarity to contentious economic debates a...
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Ep 33: Debunking Interprovincial Trade with Jim Stanford
Canada at a Crossroads: Jim Stanford on Tariffs, Recession Risk, and Rethinking EconomicsWhat happens when a leading economist breaks down the storm clouds gathering over Canada’s economy? Jim Stanford, Director of the Centre for ...
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