The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else. Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“Really scratches that true crime itch without being about murder” –Kate Evans, Podcast Playlist " [Host] Kasia Mychajlowycz does not pull any punches. When she says something, she backs it up with tape. It's really well made." –Crime Writers On… Podcast When Vice editor “Slava P” reached out to young journalists with job offers, they thought it was about freelance writing. Instead, he asked them to smuggle nearly $20 million worth of cocaine into Australia. Cool Mules is available to listen ...
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When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need. Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert. Hosted on Acast. ...
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What do chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs really talk about when you’re not around? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Weird art from Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Official Selection of the 2024 Tribeca Audio Festival. Selected as one of Apple Podcasts Favourites of 2024 so far. Strap on your binoculars and lace up your boots: A Field Guide to Gay Animals explores sexuality, gender, and joy in the animal world. Hosts Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson take you on a quest to see beyond the natural world as we know it and into the natural world as it is: queer as f*ck. Homosexuality has been documented in over 1,500 species of animals. From gay geese an ...
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Celebrities are always talking about their bests. Now hear them at their worst. Join award-winning filmmaker and noted curmudgeon Alan Zweig for refreshingly honest conversations with “notable people” about the worst things in life. Alan has no interest in best-selling books or Hollywood triumphs, and doesn’t know (or care) much about his guests. He’s looking for real conversations that dig deep and get to the worst things: nagging fears, embarrassing secrets and haunting regrets. And he’ll ...
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We're here to tell you what's what in Canadaland. We've got news stories mixed with opinions from two average Nova Scotians. Come learn and have some laughs!
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Confessions of a Dirty Tricks Operative. Meet David Wallace, political fixer. After decades in the game he says he's getting out, telling all, and dumping his files in public. The result is the #KlondikePapers conspiracy theory. But are the allegations true? And why is he really implicating himself, and so many others? A wild, true story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A monthly podcast grappling with the reality of four more infuriating years with the Fords and what that means for Ontario. Hosted by Allison Smith and Jonathan Goldsbie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How a Canadian Teenager Stole a Record Company
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40:44Today we unmask the mastermind behind one of the most unlikely mysteries in hip hop history. Digging through old FBI files to reveal the name of the arch villain who orchestrated a transnational scam that duped some of rap's biggest players. And here's a spoiler, the culprit was a teenager in Ottawa who juggled his international hip hop swindle wit…
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"Who just wants to be a nice guy?" This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it. By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published. Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canad…
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Too often, climate issues like wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather are reported in a way that ignores the root cause of these issues. How can climate and environmental coverage engage and inform an audience, while holding the powerful accountable? Geoff Dembicki of DeSmog co-hosts. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie La…
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BONUS: Things You’ll Never Hear on Canadaland
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7:36Today we’re bringing you all the trash that’s not fit for the feed. But one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Look, we record a lot of stuff… and we cut a lot of stuff. That’s just part of the biz. We often have to cut stuff we love, a process usually called “killing your babies”—because you love them so much, and they’re just so perfect…
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Canada’s Big Beautiful Clean Energy Opportunity
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31:59Carney’s clean energy disappearing act. Trump’s all out war on clean energy could be a huge economic opportunity for Canada’s energy future, but Carney’s focus on pipelines and carbon capture has us heading backwards. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Au…
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What Can Mark Carney Do to Get YOUR Support?
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26:00It’s been over 100 days since Mark Carney became Prime Minister. It’s time for a performance review! Last week, we held a call-in show where host Noor heard all your praises and complaints of the new(ish) government. Today, you can listen to what your fellow Canadians from across Canada think of the man in charge So, how will YOU know if Carney’s a…
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Since the end of last year, episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed, alongside lots of other great content — oftentimes featuring voices you may be familiar with from The Backbench. Starting in July 2025, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but you can still find new episodes of thi…
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After Depression Meds, She Lost Her Sexuality
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34:38Emily Grey’s been living with a condition known as PSSD for six years now. PSSD can lead to the effective erasure of a person's sexual sensation and functioning. The SSRIs that seem to be at the heart of this condition are selective serotonin uptake inhibitors, a group of antidepressant drugs that have been around for decades. The latest numbers in…
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Pierre Poilievre is Lost in the Wilderness
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30:55Poilievre has never been further from the spotlight. After years of headlines and media attention, even Poilievre’s staunchest supporters have stopped talking about him. Is this the beginning of the end for Poilievre or is he gearing up for a comeback? Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fa…
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BONUS: You Hate A.I., So We Wrote Some Rules
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8:07Does Canadaland use A.I. in the newsroom? Why do some of our old episode tile art images look so glossy? Are all of our shows written by ChatGPT? The answers to these questions are revealed in this episode of Off The Record, where host Sam grills Canadaland management on our new AI Guidelines, set to be released to the public soon. Host: Sam Konner…
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Canada Day’s redemption arc. With patriotism surging in Canada, how do we balance reconciliation with a renewed sense of national pride? Arno Kopecky joins to discuss Canada Day’s conflicted legacy. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Tec…
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"I think this podcast is a bad idea." This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it. By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published. Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) ca…
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Today we are bringing you a great episode from our friends at Canada’s National Observer. Canada’s National Observer teamed up with DeSmog, an online investigative that describes itself as an antidote to science denial and misinformation, on The Takeover project. This project was produced in collaboration with I-SEA and the Trace Foundation. We wen…
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