Best Sharpening Report Podcasts (2025)

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Will Poilievre keep the Conservative leadership? 51:22

13h ago51:22

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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani explains why he's attacking Ontario Premier Doug Ford over conservative infighting, and throws his support behind Pierre Poilievre's continued leadership despite the loss of his Carleton seat. CBC's Kate McKenna reports that the party's caucus will meet next week, and that sources say Poilievre is trying to touch base w…

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Have the Palestinians Ever Wanted a State? Einat Wilf on the True Obstacles to Peace 1:32:06

1d ago1:32:06

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Dr. Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Born and raised in Israel, Dr. Wilf served as an Intelligence Officer in the Isr…

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Go-To-Market Strategies 28:32

23h ago28:32

28:32

Are you a B2B marketer or do you own a B2B brand? You're in for a treat. Today we're talking to an expert on going to market strategies. We're gonna talk about positioning and mistakes that are made. Want to learn to avoid the most common mistakes? Tune in. ★★★★★ Katie Hollar is a growth-focused B2B marketing leader with 15+ years of experience he…

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Carney faces Trump, opponents face uncertain futures 1:05:47

1d ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin has the latest on a post-election call and upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative MP-elect Chris d'Entremont explains what he thinks went wrong during the party's campaign and calls for 'better relationships' between provincial and federal conservatives. Plus, ND…

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Liberals fall short of majority, Poilievre loses his seat 54:15

3d ago54:15

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Liberal MP-elect Bruce Fanjoy explains how he beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his own riding, and Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison explains why he thinks Poilievre should remain leader. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what she needs to see from Prime Minister Mark Carney to heal a divide between Ottawa and western provinc…

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It's the morning after the election. Front Burner's here for you 32:06

3d ago32:06

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Power and Politics will be back with extensive election coverage later today. But first, our colleagues at Front Burner have stayed up very late to bring you this analysis. A whirlwind election campaign has ended with Mark Carney leading the Liberal Party to victory, coming back from disastrous polling numbers just months ago. The NDP has been deci…

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Who will be prime minister? 57:31

4d ago57:31

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Election day is here. The first polls begin to close in just a few hours. Power & Politics breaks down the final moments of the campaign with updates from CBC reporters from coast to coast to coast. Plus, our party insiders guide us through the parties' paths to victory.

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How Populism Fails: When Anti-Elite Movements Turn Against the Jews - The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg 1:28:10

5d ago1:28:10

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Yair Rosenberg is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Deep Shtetl, about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. Previously a senior writer at Tablet Magazine, he has also written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, and his work has received recognition fro…

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Week 5 Wrap: Can Poilievre beat the polls? 40:49

6d ago40:49

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It's week 5 of our special Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign...And now we're in our final countdown to election day. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategi…

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Party leaders make their final pitch to voters 1:05:27

7d ago1:05:27

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As the federal party leaders enter the final campaign weekend, the Political Pulse panel unpacks their final messages to undecided voters. Plus, CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton discusses what's at stake for each party come Monday.

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Douglas Murray WON the debate with Dave Smith and Joe Rogan - Why You May Not Have Realized It. 1:50:09

7d ago1:50:09

1:50:09

A discussion of the Murray/Smith debate on the Joe Rogan show. Our call: A Murray victory that was somewhat obscured by Dave Smith's talented and agile performance.By Comedy Cellar Network

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Business Boundaries Strategies 31:03

8d ago31:03

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How do you say no at work? Can you say no at work? Can you say no to clients, partners, managers? On today's Strategy Talks we are talking about setting business boundaries! ★★★★★ With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Lisa Danforth brings hard-earned wisdom, real-life lessons, and a refreshingly honest perspective to every conversation.…

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Trump raises 51st state rhetoric days before Canadians vote 1:01:27

8d ago1:01:27

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Party leaders respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh claims on Canada's sovereignty and auto industry. We have the latest from our reporters following Day 33 of the campaign. Plus, how do the platforms compare on housing? We ask two experts for their review.

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Day 32: The campaigns enter the endgame 1:08:15

10d ago1:08:15

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There are just five days to go in this federal election campaign. As the race enters its final phase, party leaders are zeroing in on battleground regions and the issues they think matter most to voters. Two party insiders discuss the final days of the campaign: Fred DeLorey, former campaign manager for the Conservatives under Erin O’Toole, and Dav…

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416. Hearts Over Time: Navigating Grief and Growth in Adult Congenital Cardiology 28:48

9d ago28:48

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CardioNerds ACHD Council members Dr. Rawan Amir and Dr. Claire Cambron lead a profound conversation with ACHD faculty Dr. Allison Tsao, Dr. Jill Steiner, and Dr. Katherine Salciccioli. Together, they explore the emotional and professional challenges that ACHD providers face across the lifespan of congenital heart disease. Topics discussed include n…

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Party platforms are out. Does the math add up? 1:02:14

10d ago1:02:14

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With six days until the election, we finally have platforms from the major parties which include some big promises. Power & Politics hears from former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page on how well the numbers released by the parties actually add up. Plus, we have the latest from our reporters following each campaign.…

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Federal leaders reflect on legacy of Pope Francis 1:00:55

11d ago1:00:55

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Canada's leaders paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died at age 88, on Monday morning. Power & Politics hears from the former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations on Francis's legacy in Canada, including an apology to residential school survivors on behalf of the Catholic Church. Plus P&P brings you more from the federal campaign trail, w…

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Week 4 Wrap: Did sideshows overshadow the debates? 45:58

13d ago45:58

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It's week 4 of our special Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velji give us a debates debrief. As the frontru…

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Advance polls open across Canada as election enters the endgame 1:10:53

14d ago1:10:53

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Advanced polls have opened across the country, marking the first day of large-scale voting in the race to be prime minister. Plus, the two debates of the campaign are done, but did they change anything? We’ll ask our panel of party insiders. And, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is one of 91 candidates running in an Ottawa riding. We'll tell yo…

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Leaders face off in final debate as commission scrutinized 1:05:00

15d ago1:05:00

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Four federal leaders face off in the second, and final, debate of the campaign. But after one leader was uninvited at the last minute, the commission responsible for the debates is a point of focus. We speak with the executive director of the Leaders' Debates Commission. Plus, the Power Panel dives into what's at stake for the parties in the debate…

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The 2025 LinkedIn Benchmark Report 33:32

15d ago33:32

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What’s working on LinkedIn in 2025? From multi-image posts to native documents and video content, the 2025 LinkedIn Benchmark Report reveals the strategies driving engagement and growth for brands of all sizes. In this SPECIAL EDITION of Strategy Talks, Dorien is joined by Adina Jipa, co-founder of Socialinsider, to unpack the data and share action…

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Leaders debate Canada's future as Canadiens play for theirs 44:56

16d ago44:56

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Four federal leaders face off in the only French-language debate of the campaign, as the Montreal Canadiens face off for a spot in the NHL playoffs. Plus, the Green Party was ousted from the debate for failing to meet the participation requirements. The Power Panel dives into what's at stake for the parties. And U.S. Sen. Peter Welch joins us in Mo…

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French debate moved for Montreal Canadiens game 54:52

17d ago54:52

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The French-language federal debate is moving from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, to limit the overlap with a Montreal Canadiens game that could decide whether the team makes the NHL playoffs. The Power Panel discusses whether a debate about Canadians' future should have been moved for hockey, and analyzes the strategy behind the NDP and Bloc cal…

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Poilievre vows to override Charter rights for multiple-murderer sentencing 1:03:28

18d ago1:03:28

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to use the notwithstanding clause to ensure multiple-murderers die in jail, which would make him the first prime minister to invoke the clause to override Charter rights. The Power Panel debates whether the proposal is tough on crime or legally and politically dangerous. Plus, Liberal Leader Mark Ca…

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Sunday listen: Will this election bring Canada together or tear us apart? 28:33

19d ago28:33

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Today we bring you a bonus episode from our friends at House Party, a pop-up election podcast answering one big, burning question every week. This week: The West wants out, Quebec wants in, and Canadian unity turned into a campaign issue this week after former Reform Party and opposition leader Preston Manning claimed increasing numbers of Westerne…

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Week 3 Wrap: Do the polls or pictures tell the story? 41:40

20d ago41:40

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It's week 3 of our special Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velji talk about a battle between what the poll…

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Carney leaving 'instructions' to prepare for Trump negotiations in May 40:15

21d ago40:15

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Canada-U.S. relations council member and former Quebec premier Jean Charest discusses where negotiations with the U.S. stand, after Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged from today's council meeting saying he'd leave instructions to help the 'next government' prepare for talks with the U.S. President Donald Trump in early May. Plus, Unifor president L…

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The Sam Harris Joe Rogan Dust-up, with Ami Kozak 2:12:19

21d ago2:12:19

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Taped the day before the Rogan-Murray-Smith debate, are bigots and quacks being normalized on the biggest shows in the world? And, what are the consequences? Ami Kozak: https://www.youtube.com/@amikozak_officialBy Comedy Cellar Network

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Front-runners converge on battleground Ontario 57:10

22d ago57:10

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney have both descended on the province with the most seats, making duelling pitches for housing and crackdowns on crime. Liberal candidate Bill Blair defends his party's proposal for raising bail standards. Plus, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate foreign relations committee, Jeanne …

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AI Assistant Strategies 34:58

22d ago34:58

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Imagine having a supercharged marketing team at your fingertips. Imagine you could stop hiring and firing people. Imagine a world where AI assistants help streamline content creation, automate tedious tasks, and unlock new growth strategies. Join us for Strategy Talks as we dive into the world of AI assistant strategies. Let’s find out how to harne…

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415. Case Report: Unraveling MINOCA: Role of Cardiac MRI and Functional Testing in Diagnosing Coronary Vasospasm – The Christ Hospital 42:33

22d ago42:33

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CardioNerds (Drs. Daniel Ambinder and Eunice Dugan) are joined by Namrita Ashokprabhu, incoming medical student, along with Drs. Yulith Roca Alvarez and Mehmet Yildiz from The Christ Hospital. Expert insights provided by Dr. Odayme Quesada. Audio editing by CardioNerds intern Christiana Dangas. This episode explores how cardiac MRI and coronary fun…

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What is Trump's strategy? 56:01

23d ago56:01

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced 125 per cent tariffs on China and a sudden 90-day pause for new tariffs on other countries — with Canada unaffected. CBC's Katie Simpson and Peter Armstrong sort through the confusion after the U.S. treasury secretary erroneously said Canada would face broad 10 per cent tariffs, and the Power Panel grades Trump…

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Poilievre sharpens character attacks on 'political grifter' Carney 1:01:30

24d ago1:01:30

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As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses his Liberal opponent of being 'not a businessman' but 'a political grifter,' Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl breaks down how Poilievre's own favourability polling could represent an obstacle for a comeback. Plus, economists Jimmy Jean and Jim Stanford discuss how U.S. tariffs, Canadian reta…

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Campaigns confront a global tariff shock and a defiant Trump 53:50

25d ago53:50

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U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his tariffs and threatening increases despite a manic Monday for stock markets and roughly $10 trillion US in value wiped out since 'Liberation Day.' CBC reporters and the Power Panel have the latest on how party leaders are pitching themselves as Canada's best option to tackle the growing global uncertainty…

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Tariffs, Ukraine and Trump with Nick Gillespie 1:06:58

27d ago1:06:58

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Nick Gillespie is a libertarian, the Editor at Large of Reason Magazine and host of the podcast, Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie.By Comedy Cellar Network

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Week 2 Wrap: An election that's still about Trump? 41:26

27d ago41:26

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It's week 2 of our new Saturday podcast where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for the campaign. This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velji talk 'Liberation Day' tariffs that liberated …

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U.S. markets lose trillions in days following Trump's global tariffs 1:03:01

28d ago1:03:01

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The stock market selloff in the days following U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs have been the largest since the eve of the Great Depression. Investors fear a global trade war is the new reality. Windsor, Ont., Mayor Drew Dilkens says the impact on his community was 'immediate,' with thousands of workers already off the job at …

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Corinne Fisher Joins the New York Mayoral Race 1:22:59

28d ago1:22:59

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Author, podcaster and internationally recognized comedian, Corinne Fisher is running for mayor. She is building a campaign across all five boroughs that celebrates the magic, electricity, and community that make NYC the best city on Earth. To learn more, visit www.corinnefisher.comBy Comedy Cellar Network

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Global markets tank. The auto sector reels. Canada retaliates 1:00:47

29d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards defends the U.S. president's near-worldwide tariff regime following trillions of dollars in stock market losses, and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons explains why he believes it's 'simple stupidity' — noting the tariffs on uninhabited islands. Plus, the presidents of Unifor, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association a…

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Content Scaling Strategies 33:54

29d ago33:54

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It is easy to feel as if your content is stuck in a rut, especially when different platforms adjust their algorithms. What do you do? Create more content? Complain about it on social media, or take action? Scaling your content can be the key to unlocking new growth and engagement, but it requires more than producing more content. It demands a strat…

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Trump's newest tariffs skip Canada, but old ones still apply 54:55

1M ago54:55

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Canada is not on U.S. President Donald Trump's list of countries subject to 10 per cent ‘baseline’ tariffs, but Trump says a separate 25 per cent levy on all foreign-made autos will hit at midnight on April 2. Power & Politics digs into Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, with insights from Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and member of the Prime …

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Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs to be 'effective immediately' 59:22

1M ago59:22

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The White House says that U.S. President Donald Trump's new array of tariffs will take effect immediately after he announces them on his promised 'Liberation Day' Wednesday. Despite disagreement with Trump's approach, Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio explains why he opposes his fellow Democrats' 'anti-tariff absolutism' and believes they should play a…

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Carney stands by candidate after China bounty controversy 56:54

1M ago56:54

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney says Paul Chiang's comments suggesting people turn a Conservative candidate over to the Chinese consulate to collect a bounty are 'deeply offensive,' but that Chiang will remain as the Liberal candidate in Markham-Unionville. The Power Panel and Toronto Association for Democracy in China co-chair Cheuk Kwan react to Carne…

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Need a daily brief in 10 minutes? Try "World Report" 10:38

1M ago10:38

10:38

If you’re looking for a really quick election update every morning, we’d love to point you over to our friends at World Report. In just 10 minutes, Marcia Young and John Northcott will catch you up on what's happening on the campaign trail, but also around the world. We think they’re a great addition to any podcast habit. Consider following World R…

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