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Quality Content Episode 13: Beyond Left and Right, with Tim Dixon

Host Alex Paterson is joined by Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Common at the Global Progress conference in Montreal. Tim worked for years in U.K. and Australian politics before turning his attention to helping the world better understand what drives political polarization. Through this initiative, and years of research, Tim hopes to bring to light new narratives around what unites us vs. what divides us.

/Thread Episode 26: GM closures, Ontario’s climate plan, and romance on the Hill

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and David Reevely of The Canadian Press to discuss: General Motors' closure of five North American auto plants and how USMCA ties into the discussion, Ontario's proposed climate plan, and Green Party leader Elizabeth May's engagement news.

Explain Like I’m Five Episode 20: The Canadian Security Intelligence Service, with Dick Fadden

Dick Fadden, former director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and national security advisor to the Prime Minister, joins host Aaron Reynolds to explain what CSIS is, how it operates, what it's comparable to internationally, and why security threats look a lot different today.

Quality Content Episode 12: The Secret Life of Canada

Host Alex Paterson is joined by Falen Johnson and Leah-Simone Bowen, hosts of the indie turned CBC hit podcast The Secret Life of Canada. They talk about where the idea for the show came from, how they go about taking a look between the lines of Canadian history, and why it’s important to prioritize Indigenous and racialized stories.

/Thread Episode 25: Tax competitiveness, media bailouts, and where hypermasculinity meets abuse

Host Sarah Turnbull sits down to chat about the week that was with Mary Anne Carter of Earnscliffe Strategy Group and Marco Vigliotti of iPolitics. The group dives into the fall fiscal update, delivered by Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Wednesday, including tax breaks for corporate Canada and government media bailouts. Also discussed: the ongoing abuse scandal at St. Michael’s College School where six teens have been charged with sexual assault.

Explain Like I’m Five Episode 19: Canadian Immigration, with Andrew Griffith

Andrew Griffith, former director general of citizenship and multiculturalism at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, joins host Aaron Reynolds to talk about how the Canadian immigration system works, the pressures it faces, and the philosophies that shaped it.

Wonk with Mike Episode 25: Ten years after the financial crisis, with Wayne Swan

Wayne Swan, former Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer of Australia during the Great Recession, joins Mike Moffatt to discuss Australia's response to the financial crisis with the benefit of a decade of hindsight.

/Thread Episode 24: Amazon HQ2 bid, Facebook drama, and Celine Dion’s clothing ad

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by National Post reporter Marie-Danielle Smith and The Logic reporter Murad Hemmadi to break down a few of the week's top headlines. Topics include: Toronto's failed Amazon HQ2 bid and tax competitiveness, alleged Facebook coverups, and Celine Dion's bizarre TV advertisement promoting her new gender neutral kids clothing line.

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