Best Toby Cooper Podcasts (2025)

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Geoff Russ and Michael Bonner: Multiculturalism has divided us 58:38

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Multiculturalism has been a policy and a political ideal for over 50 years in Canada. It’s shaped our immigration system, institutions, and the way Canadians see themselves. Yet its meaning has shifted dramatically since then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau introduced it. It began as a national unity strategy. But for many, it’s become a slogan about…

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Peter Menzies: It’s time to rethink Canada’s cultural policy 52:59

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Canadian culture is at a crossroads. For over 70 years, Canada's arts and media funding framework has remained largely unchanged, even as the country has become more diverse, more digital, and more disconnected from a unifying cultural vision. Canada now faces a patchwork system riddled with duplication, inefficiency, and uncertainty of purpose – f…

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We gave the Crows a scare! | Contested beasts, turnover kings 49:30

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A positive way to end the season but ultimately another loss, this time to the Crows at Marvel! Shinboner of the Week - Tristan Xerri for another monster effort Who could have just played their last game in NMFC colours? Clearance demolition, contested ball dominance....but gee we nailed turning it over too Another 3 goals from Trembath! What a fin…

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Patrick T. Brown: The roots of family decline in the West 53:59

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As birth rates fall and family formation grows increasingly fragile across the developed world, understanding the forces driving these trends has never been more urgent. In this episode of Inside Policy Talks, we explore the complex interplay of policy, culture, and economics shaping family life in Canada and the United States. Patrick T. Brown, Se…

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Sheezel gets leather poisoning in 54 disposal display | Is 5.5 wins a pass mark for 2025? 59:48

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We're back on the winners list with a 48 belting of the Tigers in our final home game down in Hobart! Shinboner of the Week - Paul Curtis for that ripper snap for goal from the pocket Sheezel has 54 touches, LDU has 40 and Xerri has field day as the midfield dominate How good can Trembath be? Lynch misfires, but what does it mean for our key backs …

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Alex Dalziel: Canada must mind Russia’s Arctic ambitions 18:39

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The importance of the Arctic is increasing, both for Canada and for our allies. That means it's critical to better understanding it. While Canadians sense that the Arctic is part of their identity, few are deeply familiar with the region — its environment, its vastness, its diversity, or its challenges. In that context, understanding the Russian Ar…

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Giant tsunami is too much for North | Trembath kicks 3 on debut! 49:59

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The Giants comfortably cruised home against North, but Payne and Trembath both showed a bit on debut! Shinboner of the Week - Cooper Trembath for 3 goals on debut How much longer will the team defence look this bad? Where is Bailey Scott at? Efficiency inside 50 the difference again Chom looking much more at home down back A look ahead to next week…

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Toby Young: Defending free speech in Canada and the UK 1:00:45

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Free speech was once considered a bedrock democratic value. Now it's become one of the most contested issues in our culture-shaping institutions. Over the past decade, debates about what can and can’t be said have intensified across universities, schools, newsrooms, and corporate boardrooms. In many Western democracies, including Canada, speech cod…

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The fight back falls short against the Saints | Let’s talk about Colby McKercher! 53:01

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After a solid first quarter, things didn't quite go our way after the first break against the Saints. And a last minute fight back wasn't quite enough! Shinboner of the week - Banch for THAT mark running back with the flight McKercher has had some sort of second half of the season Game plan shake up - for better or worse? How do we get Sheezel this…

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Marvel Stadium Massacre | Where to from here for season 2025? 47:06

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Our worst performance of the year comes against a hungry Geelong side as Cameron and Smith tore us apart. Shinboner of the week - Toby Pink as the lone hand in defence Also in the votes - Parker, McKercher, Teakle, Zurhaar Where has our ability to defend gone? Positional changes - are they working? Who is on the chopping block come the end of the y…

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John Ioannidis: What's shaken public confidence in science? 57:01

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Science is often seen as the gold standard in policymaking – objective, rigorous, and self-correcting. But what happens when the science itself is uncertain, contradictory, or unreproducible? Over the past two decades, concerns about replication, statistical misuse, and institutional bias have shaken public confidence in science – from medicine to …

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Heeney demolishes a flat North Melbourne | CCJ's rotten luck continues 51:16

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Sydney pulled away in the final quarter to hand us another loss at the hands of the Swans. But the bad news didn't end there! Shinboner of the Week - Teakle for battling against Grundy all afternoon Is CCJ's career over after another injury? What is happening up front without Larkey as the centrepiece? Should Banch be debuted as the sub? A vent abo…

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Cooper Harvey arrives but North sink | Is Xerri in MRO trouble? 52:39

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A disappointing game against the Dees at the MCG sees North fall by 36 points. Shinboner of the week - Cooper Harvey for his 4 goals! How much trouble is big X in for his hit on Tom Sparrow? WillPhil vs Pickett battle intrigues What has happened to the defending lately? Where to now for the last 6 games? A look ahead to the game against the Swans n…

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Helen Joyce: how gender ideology gripped the West 1:01:49

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On this episode, we tackle one of the most contested—and consequential—issues in public life: the rise of gender ideology and the erasure of biological sex. Over the past decade, the idea that gender is self-declared and disconnected from biology has reshaped our laws, schools, medical systems, and public discourse. But there’s growing pushback. In…

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Centenary game spoiled by Libba's dogs | Welcome to the AFL Will Dawson! 50:50

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The Western Bulldogs slowly wore us down, but it was an entertaining much to commemorate 100 years in the AFL. Shinboner of the week - Dylan Stephens for THAT spoil on Sam Darcy In the votes - Larkey, McKercher, Dawson, Stephens, Powell, Curtis, Zurhaar, Sheezel, Xerri, Logue Is Will Dawson the pillar of our defence for the future? What is Cooper H…

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Another nightmare in Launceston against the Hawks | Larkey back in some form? 52:04

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An 85 point belting at the hands of the Hawks has us wondering - was it another false dawn? Shinboner of the week - YOU! For watching that mess In the votes - Larkey, LDU, McKercher, Parker, Xerri What happened to our contested work and defending? Why were we slipping over so much? Hawks tall forwards run rampant, including Gunston kicking 7! A loo…

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Leonard Sax: Our culture has broken the bonds across generations 52:19

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Across the Western world, we’re seeing a crisis in youth mental health, a collapse in family formation, and growing confusion about sex and gender. At the same time, more young people than ever report feeling lonely, directionless, and disconnected. In this episode of Inside Policy Talks, Dr. Leonard Sax—a family physician, psychologist, and best-s…

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A statement win against the Blues! | Who can't Toby Pink stop? 51:12

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A statement win against the Blues at the G - does it get much better than that? Shinboner of the week - Toby Pink for his job on Curnow Defensive structures are looking much improved! Zurhaar's consistency is great to see What does the last quarter fade-out actually mean? A look ahead to the game against the Hawks next week Support the show Please …

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The Freo fight back falls just short | Where has this tackling been all year? 53:42

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A last quarter effort against Fremantle slips up 6 points short. Another honourable loss, perhaps for NMFC? Shinboner of the week - Hardeman for that goal-saving spoil on the line Tackles inside 50 are through the roof! Efficiency going forward the difference...sound familiar? Plenty in the votes this week with 2s and 1s A look ahead to the Carlton…

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Of all the wins I've watched that might be the worst | Troubling talls at both ends! 58:49

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20 good minutes of footy was enough to dispatch the Eagles in one of the worst games I've seen us win. How do you unpack that? Shinboner of the Week - Simpkin for the game-clinching goal Larkey and Logue are out of form FOS and Kerch starting to develop nicely Where has our ability to transition the ball gone? Where would we be without Xerri? A loo…

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Oren Cass: Free markets and liberty are not ends unto themselves 58:35

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Sam Cooper: How organized crime operates in Canada 51:19

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A familiar feeling against the Pies | Defensive structure worries again! 53:31

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Another second half collapse against the Pies blows a good opportunity for a win, but the first half showed us something! Shinboner of the week - Cam Zurhaar In the votes - Pink, Hardeman, Stephens, Xerri, Daniel, Comben, O'Sullivan Precision kicking and uncontested marking gives us plenty in the first half When will the whole ground defense get be…

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How mortgage fraud costs Canadians and fuels organized crime 41:27

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In this episode, Peter Copeland, deputy director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Domestic Policy Program, speaks with Cameron Field, a Toronto Police veteran and financial crimes expert. Field explains that there are three types of mortgage fraud in Canada. First, there's fraud for shelter, whereby some homebuyers committ fraud to obtain a mor…

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A win finally against Richmond! | Toby Pink with the big last quarter plays 50:39

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It wasn't pretty, but North managed to finally chalk up a win against Richmond in a tight tussle at the MCG. Is this the start of some positive form? Shinboner of the week - Toby Pink Also in the votes - Zurhaar, LDU, Xerri, Stephens, Darling, McKercher, Daniel Clearance dominance does not equal territory dominance? What's wrong with Bailey Scott? …

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Reconciliation at risk? Data shows spike in church arsons after unmarked grave reports in Canada 32:22

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Ken Coates, director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Indigenous Affairs Program, is joined by journalist and economist Edgardo Sepulveda, an expert data storyteller. Sepulveda's new study for MLI analyzed data for church arsons in Canada and around the world. He found that following reports in 2021 of unmarked graves at residential schools, Ca…

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A DRAW?! North simply unable to win | Chom back his intercepting best down back! 49:20

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So many promising signs but ultimately a draw is only a step in the right direction against the reigning premiers in Brisbane. Shinboner of the Week - Charlie Comben Also in the votes - Xerri, Parker, LDU, Wardlaw, Stephens, Sheezel, Zurhaar, Konstanty, Corr Shutting down Neale and Cameron is a massive team success Silly mistakes and bad goal kicki…

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Indigenous students thrive earning degrees in their communities: Ken Coates & Sheila North 36:12

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Ken Coates, director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Indigenous Affairs Program, speaks with Sheila North, a journalist, storyteller, and former Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. When it comes to post-secondary educ…

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Another slow start costs us against the old enemy | Cult hero Maley can take a grab 58:38

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A shocking defensive effort in the first quarter meant it was a tough slog to get back into the match against Essendon. But the fight was promising! Shinboner of the Week - Maley In the votes - Xerri, Sheezel, Simpkin, LDU, Powell, McDonald, Larkey, Stephens, Hardeman Midfield dominates after slow start - is WillPhil the difference maker? How about…

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How provincial trade barriers rip off Canadians: Peter Copeland & Ryan Manucha 51:29

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Ryan Manucha, a leading expert on interprovincial trade. Manucha offers a compelling vision of how Canada's provinces ca…

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Selection integrity strikes but we fall just short against Port | How about Paul Curtis' season? 50:55

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A much improved performance but North still fall to the Adelaide Oval curse against Port. Shinboner of the week - Paul Curtis Also in the votes - Wardlaw, Parker, Xerri, Sheezel Corr and Logue dropped in a big selection statement Hardeman proves a solid defensive option How can we defend ball movement better? JHF vs NMFC again... A look ahead to Es…

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A new low on Good Friday? | Wardlaw's return provides a little solace! 52:01

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How do you make sense of a performance that bad? Demolished by the Blues in the Good Friday SuperClash, in a game we thought might be an opportunity. Shinboner of the Week - Wardlaw Also in the votes - Sheezel, Parker, Curtis, McDonald, Corr Isn't the midfield supposed to be a strength? It's time for tough calls at selection! The importance of the …

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Can Europe guarantee its own security? Balkan Devlen and Peter Hefele 41:00

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Balkan Devlen, Studio Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Peter Hefele, Policy Director at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies. Hefele pulls back the curtain on Europe's high-stakes challenges: Can G…

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Can the CBC survive without government subsidies? Peter Copeland and Peter Menzies 57:01

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), sits down with Peter Menzies, MLI Senior Fellow, former publisher of the Calgary Herald, and past Vice Chair of the CRTC. Menzies…

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Another second half collapse | Does LDU's signature make us feel ANY better? 54:13

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Some promising signs against the Suns but ultimately a shocking fadeout in the second half leaves us wanting so much more. Shinboner of the week - Zurhaar Also in the votes - LDU, Simpkin, Sheezel, Daniel, Stephens, Darling, O'Sullivan, Curtis Any danger of winning a ground ball in defensive 50? Clarko moves a few magnets around A look ahead to the…

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Tackling Canada's housing crunch: Peter Copeland and Ross McKitrick 44:42

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits with Ross McKitrick, professor of economics at the University of Guelph. In a recent commentary series for MLI, McKitrick looks at…

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Aren't we past games like this? | Sheez back to the future! 51:59

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A second half collapse has us questioning - isn't this supposed to be over? The Swans simply too good at Marvel Shinboner of the Week - Colby McKercher (how about that goal?) Also in the votes - Sheezel, Parker, McDonald, Curtis Who's better off on the wings? RHJ, Stephens, Scott, Tucker, McKercher...? Bad kicking is bad footy, still Is our midfiel…

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A familiar feeling in Adelaide | LMac defying the haters? 50:40

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A valiant effort against the Crows ultimately falls short at Adelaide Oval. But LMac showed he still has some tricks Larkey managed 4 goals under serious duress! Shinboner of the Week - Finn O'Sullivan In the votes - Simpkin, Larkey, McDonald, O'Sullivan, Xerri, Stephens, McKercher, Parker Efficiency inside 50 continues to be an issue Parker massiv…

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We may never lose again! | Powell explodes in win over Dees 53:41

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A massive win against the Dees has me believing again! We're back! Shinboner of the week - Charlie Comben In the votes - Powell, LDU, Xerri Midfield stars light up the last quarter Is Zurhaar finally finding some time and space? A tale of 2 halves for Chom and Pink Support the show Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Sha…

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How are First Nations' fish farms transforming the West Coast?: Ken Coates and Dallas Smith 33:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this compelling episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Director of Indigenous Affairs, Ken Coates, sits with Dallas Smith, spokesperson for the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) and a member of the Tlowitsis First Nations in Campbel…

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Depleted Dogs down a slightly improved North side | Is it the same old problems? 51:33

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A slow start hampers North's chances of a Round 1 victory against the Dogs, but how do you unpack a game like that? Shinboner of the Week - Jacob Konstanty In the votes - Larkey, Powell, Sheezel, Darling, Konstanty, Xerri, Simpkin, LDU, Curtis Will Archer be in MRO trouble? What a difference those inclusions are making! How is it the same old defen…

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More regulations, fewer families—explaining North America's housing crisis: Peter Copeland and Tim Carney 41:41

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Tim Carney, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In their discussion, Carney provides a comprehensive overvi…

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Predicted Round 1 side | Who else is coming in? 39:26

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Round 1 is upon us, so who's going to don the blue and white for our first game for 2025? Predicted R1 side Who's injured and ready to come in and make an impact? Does Finn O'Sullivan play first up? A look towards our game against the Dogs in R1 Support the show Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a …

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Does salmon farming have a future in Canada?: Ken Coates and Linda Sams 32:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Ken Coates sits down with Linda Sams, biologist with over 37 years of business and management experience in the aquaculture sector, and an expert in the Canadian salmon farming industry. In this insig…

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Bad kicking is bad footy? | FOS shines, Darling shows promise in loss to Eagles 43:04

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A disappointing way to finish up the preseason, but signs were more promising in a tight loss to the Eagles in Bunbury. We're ready for the real games to start for 2025. Poor transition defence and shocking turnovers plague us once again Finn O'Sullivan is READY to play wing or half back Jack Darling continues to make an impression in our forward h…

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North stumble in first hit out against the Dees | Are we any better than last year? 41:18

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In hot and blustery conditions, North succumbed to Melbourne outfit that played harder for longer. But is it all doom and gloom for season 2025 already? Sheezel and McKercher star through the middle Defense leaky to start the new year - same old? Caleb Daniel slots beautifully into defensive distributing role Can we improve next week? Support the s…

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Happily ever after? The case for marriage in Canada: Peter Copeland, Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell 59:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Cardus' Senior Fellow Andrea Mrozek and Program Director Peter Jon Mitchell. The discussion covers the trends and social…

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NMFC defeats NMFC in exciting intraclub | Duursma stars in midfield role 42:22

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There were some standout individual performances in the first official intraclub hit-out for the season. Big Game Zane Duursma was electric through the middle Zurhaar bags 5 in a new look forward alongside Darling and Parker Robert Hansen Jr looks to have taken a step Whitlock - how's the draft night gamble looking early on? Support the show Please…

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Overs/Unders for 2025 | My big 5 predictions! 43:33

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It's over/under time! How pumped should we be for this upcoming season? PLUS my 5 big predictions for the upcoming season How many wins do we snag? Can Xerri possibly get better this year? Does WillPhil find a way to cement a place in the side? Support the show Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a f…

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British Columbia's salmon farmers caught in the net: Ken Coates and Brian Kingzett 39:02

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Ken Coates sits down with Brian Kingzett, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farming Association, to discuss the future of salmon farming in British Columbia. Kingzett provides a comprehensive overview of…