Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell joins Steve to discuss the threats to Canada’s democracy, how fragile democracy can be, and her new award for “advancing democracy through education.” They also discuss her decade as Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, voter turnout, if we should lower voting age, social media, the growing threat from AI, and…
Justin Ling joins the Everything Political panel with former MPs Martha Hall Findlay and Tony Clement to discuss the newly minted majority government in Canada, why Justin thinks this is now a true national unity government, why Tony thinks Carney is actually now a “pottery barn” government, whether a stronger mandate will enable the government…
Greg Brady spoke to Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about The people you didn’t hear from at the Liberal convention.
John Fraser joins Steve to discuss his new book, The Governors General: An Intimate History of Canada’s Highest Office, why he cares about this history when so few do, why it took 80-plus years to get an actual Canadian Governor General, and why it’s a position that is “merciless.” They also discuss every single Governor…
Janice Stein and Steve discuss Trump’s threats to leave NATO, what that would mean for Canada, his threats to Iran, and, although Trump has sown chaos and uncertainty in world affairs, if the markets operate as a significant guardrail to his actions. They then answer some viewer questions on what will replace the old world…
Greg Brady & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast discuss: 1 – U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats; 2 – TDSB to reduce teacher staffing allocation by 600 roles.
Ashley Prime, former UK diplomat who has served all over the world, including in China, Italy, Jamaica, and Canada, joins Steve to discuss King Charles’s visit to America, if he will push back on Trump and defend Canada, PM Starmer’s plunging popularity, what Brits think of the Iran War, and why many people feel “politically…
Greg Brady spoke with Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about Stephen Lewis passes away at 88 & Tiger Woods to enter treatment program, no Masters comeback: ‘I am stepping away’
Kathleen Monk joins the Everything Political panel with former MPs Martha Hall Findlay and Tony Clement to discuss the NDP convention, Avi Lewis’s first ballot victory, whether he is the right choice to rebuild the NDP, and the passing of his father Stephen Lewis. They also discuss how the NDP can be relevant again, the…
Former premiers Kathleen Wynne and Philippe Couillard join Steve Paikin at York University’s Glendon College to discuss the rise of populism in Canada, decreasing levels of trust in government, and the threat populism poses to democracy in Canada. They also discuss where things went wrong, rising levels of inequality, the disenchantment young people feel with…