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Big Changes In Canada You Need To Know! Global Tensions, Political Chaos, and Policy Failures | UnSpun with Jody Vance & George Affleck Ep. 288

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Welcome to UnSpun - your weekly dive into current events! In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss a myriad of pressing topics. This week:

In this episode of the Unspun Podcast, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck dive into a jam-packed 30-minute discussion, covering a wide array of pressing topics.

They start with global politics, analyzing the U.S. President's controversial visit to the Middle East, interactions with historically unfriendly nations, and the implications for peace in the region.

They then transition to national politics in Canada, focusing on Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly installed cabinet and the political fallout from housing policies. Locally, the duo examines the ongoing political and social issues in Alberta and British Columbia, including the separatist movement and healthcare staffing challenges.

They wrap up the episode by pondering the erosion of democratic norms and the increasing authoritarian tendencies both internationally and domestically.

Tune in for an insightful discussion that takes the spin out of the news cycle and presents the facts unfiltered.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:59 Global Politics: US and Middle East Relations

04:41 US Domestic Issues: Corruption and Authoritarianism

10:28 Impact on Science and Healthcare

11:17 Canadian Politics: Alberta and Separatism

14:24 National Headlines: Prime Minister Carney's Cabinet

20:15 Pipeline Politics and Media Reactions

20:56 Political Missteps and Crisis Management

22:29 Rogue Politicians and Party Dynamics

24:18 BC Politics and Controversies

25:39 Mental Health and Homelessness Issues

31:31 Comparing Social Systems: Canada vs. Denmark

33:30 Healthcare Workers and Immigration

34:54 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs

Stay updated!

Jody Vance https://twitter.com/jodyvance

George Affleck https://twitter.com/george_affleck

UnSpun https://twitter.com/unspunpodcast

Interested in sponsoring?

Email [email protected]

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Content provided by Jody Vance and George Affleck, Jody Vance, and George Affleck. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jody Vance and George Affleck, Jody Vance, and George Affleck or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Welcome to UnSpun - your weekly dive into current events! In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss a myriad of pressing topics. This week:

In this episode of the Unspun Podcast, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck dive into a jam-packed 30-minute discussion, covering a wide array of pressing topics.

They start with global politics, analyzing the U.S. President's controversial visit to the Middle East, interactions with historically unfriendly nations, and the implications for peace in the region.

They then transition to national politics in Canada, focusing on Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly installed cabinet and the political fallout from housing policies. Locally, the duo examines the ongoing political and social issues in Alberta and British Columbia, including the separatist movement and healthcare staffing challenges.

They wrap up the episode by pondering the erosion of democratic norms and the increasing authoritarian tendencies both internationally and domestically.

Tune in for an insightful discussion that takes the spin out of the news cycle and presents the facts unfiltered.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:59 Global Politics: US and Middle East Relations

04:41 US Domestic Issues: Corruption and Authoritarianism

10:28 Impact on Science and Healthcare

11:17 Canadian Politics: Alberta and Separatism

14:24 National Headlines: Prime Minister Carney's Cabinet

20:15 Pipeline Politics and Media Reactions

20:56 Political Missteps and Crisis Management

22:29 Rogue Politicians and Party Dynamics

24:18 BC Politics and Controversies

25:39 Mental Health and Homelessness Issues

31:31 Comparing Social Systems: Canada vs. Denmark

33:30 Healthcare Workers and Immigration

34:54 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs

Stay updated!

Jody Vance https://twitter.com/jodyvance

George Affleck https://twitter.com/george_affleck

UnSpun https://twitter.com/unspunpodcast

Interested in sponsoring?

Email [email protected]

  continue reading

123 episodes

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