{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/6aa35494c939da2795828fb6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Canada’s Right-Wing Meme War","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/1789087064633-f74e4601-7c93-4caa-93a4-673f20344c0a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A trend of “Blame Canada” memes is causing a schism amongst conservatives.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Far-right conservative influencers are gleefully amplifying MAGA-style messaging around Carney and Canada, while more moderate conservative voices are calling them “traitorous.”&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Under Pierre Poilievre, the CPC embraced right-wing influencers, offering them “content creator” passes and access to events, but now they’re trying to distance themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Is the turf war between establishment conservatives and edgy memelords overblown?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Harrison Lowman of the Hub joins Julian Abraham to explore the AI slop that is dividing conservatives in Canada.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: <a href=\"mailto:julian@canadaland.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Julian Abraham</a></p><p>Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)</p><p>Guest: <a href=\"https://thehub.ca/author/harrisonlowman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harrison Lowman</a></p><p>Photo: <a href=\"https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117226609992235526\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Donald Trump Truth Social Post</a> (likely generated by A.I.)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Further reading:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://nationalpost.com/opinion/ben-woodfinden-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Woodfinden: 'Blame Canada' conservatives are no better than woke statue topplers</a> - National Post</li><li><a href=\"https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/09/opinion/conservative-party-infighting-poilievre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Conservative civil war has only just begun | Canada's National Observer</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/this-explains-the-crisis-in-canadian-conservativsm-and-also-why-the-cons-can-t-drop-poilievre/article_5397481f-2d3d-475f-b5c2-8f2d8f0d45e6.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Warnica: Canada’s conservatives have a problem with reality</a> - Toronto Star</li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/MarcNixon24/status/2095216872442757452\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marc Nixon on X: \"Mark Carney THROWN into Lake America 🇺🇸🤣\" / X</a></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/MarcNixon24/status/2096668323673174286\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marc Nixon on X: \"😭🤣🔥 you can’t run from the MEMES Even if you try\" / X</a></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/brianlilley/status/2095223611884032213\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Lilley on X: \"Calling Canada shitty and cheering on a foreign leader attacking ours all in one video. This is so incredibly stupid.\" / X</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/truckdriverpleb/status/2094879782320124375\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/truckdriverpleb/status/2094879782320124375</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://globalnews.ca/news/12044932/floating-island-bc-williston-resevoir/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">An island is floating around a B.C. reservoir — and it keeps disappearing | </a><a href=\"http://globalnews.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Globalnews.ca</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/09/05/in-cod-we-trust/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">In cod we trust - Canadian Affairs</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://douglas.ca/Canadaland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Douglas</a>:&nbsp; Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. 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You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at<a href=\"https://canadalandstore.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> our store</a>, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"CANADALAND"}