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The Spin Nation Podcast
We look at the data behind the spin to reveal the forces shaping Canadian perspectives.
Behind every trending conversation, political, social, cultural, and economic groups are vying for attention, shaping what we see, hear, and believe.
We break it all down—the people, the strategies, and the numbers behind the spin. If you want to understand how the story is being shaped, this is your podcast.
The Spin Nation Podcast is hosted by Laurel Ostfield and Emmanuel Caisse - Two Canadian news and political junkies who are also the founders of 996 Advisors.
Podcasting since 2025 • 10 episodes
The Spin Nation Podcast
Latest Episodes
Top Canadian TikTok Creators Covering News and Politics
In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of political commentary on TikTok, spotlighting standout Canadian creators shaping the conversation. We outline our methodology for how we chose the top creators and our plans to expand our resea...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Elbows Up or Elbows Down
Mark Carney's decision to abolish the Digital Services Tax (DST) to appease Trump has many Canadians wondering if it is time to bring their elbows down. We analyzed the disappointment surrounding the trade negotiations, and where Canadians are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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Top 10 Canadian Podcasts and the Launch of Gander
We have analyzed the data to crown the top 10 Canadian podcasts. Learn how traditional media compares to emerging, independent voices in the podcast realm. We also explore the demographics of podcast listeners and the role of Americ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:26
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Bots & Bias: Shaping the Israel-Iran Conversation in Canada
In this episode, we delve into the highly charged and emotional online conversation in Canada surrounding the Israel-Iran War.Check out our methodology as we dissect this discussion to reveal which narrative - anti-Israel or anti-Iran - ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Is X (formerly Twitter) shifting to the Right?
In this episode of the Spin Nation podcast, co-hosts Laurel Ostfield and Emmanuel Caisse discuss the political leanings of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and if it is shifting towards right or left-leaning narratives. They list ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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