Best Matt Poland Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Orfalea Discusses Tech Censoring Political Videos; Noah Rothman Covers Escalations Between Poland and Russia 1:10:29

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This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Sam Stone is joined by Sean Noble, host of Light Beer, Dark Money, who filled in for Chuck Warren. First, independent video creator turned accidental journalist Matt Orfalea exposes Big Tech censorship, from the removal of the Charlie Kirk assassination to platforms censoring the Kyle Rittenhouse footage. Next, …

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BREAKING: James Comey Indicted | ALL US Generals Called For Meeting 38:57

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Investigating Charlie Kirks Death | Time For Truth 1:21:03

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By Speak The Truth

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"Lentil King" wants Canadian businesses to think bigger 24:35

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Murad al-Katib started his pulse crop business in his basement. Now it's worth $3B a year and in 120 countries. At a time when many Canadian businesses are trying to diversify their markets, and get into value-added manufacturing, al-Katib's company AGT has actually done it. He's built rail infrastructure, manufacturing businesses, and partnerships…

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Why Chris Hayes isn't a "doomer" about U.S. democracy 19:27

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It can be hard to make sense of the barrage of news coming out of the United States these days. The murder of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fraught conversation about free speech and the limits of presidential power in the United States. MSNBC host Chris Hayes joins us to talk about why he says US President Donald Trump is an…

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What’s your “time personality”? 13:27

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We all know people who are always late. Maybe you're one of them. The tardy gets a bad rap. But they aren't all self-centred, says University of Texas time expert Dawna Ballard. Some of them may be time blind. Others simply can't pull themselves away from people they value. Understanding what's behind our time personalities might help us get along …

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How is Nova Scotia revolutionizing their sepsis approach 12:51

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In the last year, Nova Scotia Health implemented a sepsis action improvement plan in six health care facilities throughout the province. It's worked so well, now, they're rolling it out province wide. In a first for Canada, all ER nurses across Nova Scotia will be able to administer antibiotics to anyone they suspect of having sepsis by the end of …

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BREAKING: Dallas ICE Shooter Identified | Trump Threatens The UN 38:27

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By Speak The Truth

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BREAKING: Sniper Targets Dallas ICE Facility 41:09

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Trump links autism and Tylenol. What does research say? 11:45

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President Trump made an announcement on Monday that Tylenol use in early pregnancy is linked to autism. But all the current research points to that not being true. Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou is a child neurologist and co-leads the Autism Research Centre at the Bloorview Research Institute in Toronto. She's not convinced either.…

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Scammed and the bank won't help? Here's what you can do 21:20

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Canadians lost a whopping $647 million to fraud last year. Most scams involve money taken from your bank accounts or investments. But few victims of fraud get their money back from the bank. Sarah Bradley, Canada's Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, explains what the rules are, what your rights are, what to do if you've been scammed — …

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Could the U.S. H1-B visa fee be a win for Canadian tech? 19:35

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The Trump administration is introducing a new $100,000 fee on the specialized visa, forcing companies to pay up for top talent. Our panel of tech experts looks at whether the Canadian tech industry could take advantage of the change and attract skilled workers here instead.

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What’s the state of free speech in America? 15:32

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Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night show last night after being suspended for comments he made surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk. The suspension ignited a debate about free speech in the media — but is his return a victory? We speak to Greg Lukianoff, is the president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.…

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BREAKING: Trump Craps On United Nations | Also Trump, Welcomes AQ Terrorist 57:14

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By Speak The Truth

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BREAKING: Trump Admin Invites Terrorist To America 1:13:53

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Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General: peace as a word losing its value 22:59

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‘Peace seems to be a word, a five-letter word, that is losing its value.’ Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, in a broad-ranging interview about the the UN at 80, and the state of the world today. The UN is currently hosting its annual General Assembly at its headquarters in New York. Leaders, senior politicians an…

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Is Canada off track with our climate policy? 19:28

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling back climate policies and ramping up oil and gas production, all while experts are warning that Canada isn't going to reach its 2030 emissions targets. We unpack what's going on with Mark Carney's climate policies — and what it means for the future of our economy, and environment.…

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What happened to Trump ending the Ukraine war in 24-hours? 12:22

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As the UN General Assembly meets, an end to the war launched by Russia seems more distant than ever. Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk says abandoning hope, and the fight, just for peace is not an option for Ukrainians because too much is at stake.

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How should AI be used in schools? 12:23

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With AI becoming part of the school day in classrooms across Canada we look to other countries to understand how regulation and curriculum could change the way students and teachers use AI tools.

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Reformed “anti-vaxxer” speaks out 24:04

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An Alberta nurse goes public with her story about how, as a new mother, she fell victim to online misinformation about vaccines, and how she began to question those beliefs during the pandemic. Today, she’s a pro-vaccine advocate, and uses her past experiences in the anti-vaccine movement to inform vaccine-hesitant parents.…

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BREAKING: IDF Assault On Gaza | Hamas Is Done 50:39

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Canada recognizes the state of Palestine 19:49

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As the 80th UNGA gets underway, Canada is among a number of nations that will recognize Palestine and the need for a two State solution. We speak with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.

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How a grizzly on a B.C. island sent a community into crisis 23:11

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It had been a century since Texada Island had seen a grizzly bear. So when one swam 5 kilometres from the mainland over to the community off the B.C. coast, it created curiosity, panic and division about how to live with a giant predator — a giant predator they named, Tex. Molly Segal brings the story of that island community, and the bear, in her …

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Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line? 24:06

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Krista Tucker Petrick just wants to close her step-mother's will. But until she can reach a human at the CRA, she can't. The North Bay, Ontario school principal is just one of many people frustrated with the CRA call centre. Regina bookkeeper Erin Rudd says she and her staff spend endless hours trying to get an agent on the line — and that's bad fo…

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Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: I have no relationship with President Trump 22:59

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Ione Wells speaks to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil in an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. He sets out his anger not only at the hefty trade tariffs imposed on his country by President Trump, but also at the lack of communication or negotiation from the US administration. Now, he says, he has no relationship with the American …

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S10 Ep3: Espresso Martini | Five Eyes Fractures, Israel’s Doha Strike, and Tradecraft for Civvies 1:04:02

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In this week’s episode, Chris and Matt take another look at the political assault on the US intelligence community and its strain on Five Eyes, pushing partners to question sharing or holding information back, even as the core bonds endure for now. Chris then previews “Spy-Q,” a tradecraft-for-civilians training event that turns elicitation, decept…

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Congressman Mike Simpson and Jay Feely: Standing Against Political Violence 1:08:41

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This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam welcomed a powerhouse lineup of guests covering it all. Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho joined to discuss the 58 Democrats who voted against cracking down on political violence (with another 38 Dems voting “present”), President Trump’s push to make D.C. safer, and his work on the House Appropriat…

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How AI is shaping the future of cancer care 41:44

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Colin Murdoch, president of Isomorphic Labs and Ron Alfa, CEO and co-founder of Noetik, join Washington Post Live to discuss the future of diagnostics, precision medicine, the Trump administration's recent cuts to cancer research and the evolution of cancer care.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.Program sponsored by Pfizer…

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How far are cities willing to go to address crime? 22:19

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Cities in Canada have been taking unprecedented measures to deal with crime in their city — like hiring private security guards to patrol their downtowns. Some have even declared a state of emergency. We speak with the Mayors of Smithers, BC., and Barrie, ON., to talk about the unprecedented path they've taken to address public safety, crime, addic…

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Israel faces more allegations of genocide. 19:00

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Another claim of genocide has been lodged against Israel. This time by the UN Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Human Rights lawyer Chris Sidoti explains how the commission came to their conclusions.

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Where's the fake beef? 21:00

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The McVeggie isn’t pretending to be meat. It’s a fried vegetable patty. A few years ago, imitation meat patties like Beyond and Impossible were all the rage. What happened? Food reporters Corey Mintz and Kim Severson dig into our shifting appetites when it comes to plant-based foods and why the North American love affair with beef continues.…

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Jennifer Brady fought for her health — and won 23:19

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Jennifer Brady was suffering. The Nova Scotia woman was living with lymphedema, a chronic condition that causes painful swelling in the arms and legs. She couldn't get treatment there, and the government refused to pay for treatment out of province, so she applied for Medical Assistance in Dying. A year ago, we heard her story on our program. Ultim…

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Exhausted? Sleep hacks that work — and the ones that don't 24:16

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Getting a good night's rest can be hard. A sleep expert helps you navigate advice from mouth taping to melatonin to cognitive shuffling and more. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, on what works, what doesn't, and why we might need to reconsider our attitudes to sleep.…

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Cracks in the Canadian economy 20:14

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What does the Bank of Canada cut to its key interest rate mean for you - and for Canada's economy? CBC’s Senior Business Correspondent Peter Armstrong joins us to walk through the bad and the slightly less bad economic news. We’ll also talk to Avery Shenfeld, Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC, and Pedro Antunes, the Chief Economist at T…

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Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK: Working on the ground in Gaza 22:59

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Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK, about operating on the ground in Gaza. They’re one of a number of non-governmental organisations, or NGOs, operating in the Gaza strip amid a backdrop of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. On 22 August, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC),…

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Will partisan redistricting tip Congress? 1:09:05

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Texas, California, and Missouri are moving forward with plans for mid-decade redistricting to gain partisan advantage—with other states threatening to follow. They are not hiding the motive: President Trump asked Texas to gain Republicans seats and Governor Newsom is saying he needs to retaliate. Just how much has gerrymandering gained the parties …

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Canada’s Condo Crash 18:51

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Fewer buyers and rising construction costs are some of the reasons behind the crashing condo market in some of Canada’s major cities. What does this mean for homeowners caught in the fallout? And how will this affect Canada’s housing crisis?

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Brian Stewart on covering the world 24:27

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For decades, CBC’s foreign correspondent Brian Stewart covered events that changed the world, from the famine in Ethiopia to brutal regimes in Latin America, to the fall of the Berlin Wall. But it was his reports from Ethiopia that galvanized Canadians to send humanitarian aid to the region, and led to Live Aid, one of the biggest charity concerts …

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Mr Carney goes to Mexico 10:40

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Mexico this week to talk trade with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Why his agenda likely includes repairing strained ties. And what he has to do to grow trade between the two companies. Trade expert Carlo Dade, director of international policy at the New North America Initiative at the School of Public Pol…

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What makes a two-time hammer throw world champion? 14:38

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Canadian athletes Camryn Rogers and Ethan Katzberg are winning gold medal after gold medal in the hammer throw. The young B.C. natives join us from Tokyo, just after their gold medal wins at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

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Stevie Wonder: Songs stay with you forever 22:59

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Stevie Wonder was born in 1950 in the industrial city of Saginaw, Michigan, USA. Even from a young age, he displayed a great love of music - first with a church choir, and then teaching himself how to play a range of instruments, including the harmonica, piano and drums, all before the age of 10. He was just 11 years old when he was discovered and …

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Arundhati Roy: My mother and I were like two nuclear powers 24:28

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Her mother Mary's death left acclaimed Indian writer, author of The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy feeling "unanchored in space with no coordinates," even though she'd often been a target of Mary's wrath. Roy talks to Matt Galloway about her new memoir, "Mother Mary Comes to Me," revealing their fraught relationship, and how her mother's trailb…

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Why calling bots "clankers" is all the rage 10:56

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Memes and videos mocking AI and robots as "clankers" are having a moment. It's funny, but also reveals our anxiety about tech made to seem increasingly human, not to serve us, but to make a profit, says journalist Clive Thompson, author of Coders: The Making of a New Tribe and the Remaking of the World.…