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Doug Ford cashes in his “Captain Canada” chips. Following a US media blitz, Ford is asking for a new mandate from Ontarians to bolster his ability to negotiate with Trump. Dale Smith joins to explain why this narrative is nonsense.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Noor Azrieh (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Dale Smith
Further reading:
- Doug Ford has gone on an unprecedented American media blitz. Here’s what is behind it - Toronto Star
- Doug Ford insists he’s not rushing with snap Feb. 27 Ontario election - Toronto Star
- ‘Hit Him Back Twice as Hard’: Canada’s No. 1 Populist Has a Risky Trump Strategy - Politico
- Opinion: Doug Ford calls for snap election before his record catches up - The Globe and Mail
- Opinion | Doug Ford is courting disaster with an early election - Toronto Star
- Michael Taube: Doug Ford rolls the dice - National Post
- Almost three-quarters of Canadian troops are overweight or obese: documents - Ottawa Citizen
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1108. Did Canada Fund Putin's Propaganda? Or Censor Journalism?
39:03||Ep. 1108The documentary Russians at War shows the invasion of Ukraine from the point of view of Moscow's troops. The doc was supposed to screen during the Toronto International Film Festival, but organisers cancelled a screening amid protests and over threats to festival operations and public safety.A large part of the film’s funding came through TVO, Ontario's public broadcaster. The filmmaker is a Russian-Canadian, Anastasia Trofimova, who once worked for Russian state-funded broadcaster RT. Trofimova made the film while living with front-line Russian troops for seven months.How exactly did she do that? Not without the consent of the Russian army, one would assume. We are told again and again that Russia controls one of the most sophisticated misinformation, disinformation, propaganda machines the world has ever known. Russia is in our algorithms, spreading fake news and skewing our elections. So, clearly, this Anastasia Trofimova is not somebody who we should be handing large sums of Canadian public money to so that she can tell us a story of sympathy for Russian troops.But what actually happened here? Is this a story about Russian propaganda or is it really a tale of Canadian censorship? Those questions are tackled when Jesse sits down with the producers of Russians at War and its director, filmmaker and journalist, Anastasia Trofimova.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guests: Cornelia Principe, Sean Farnel, Anastasia TrofimovaFact checking by Sam KonnertFurther reading:Statement regarding TIFF’s decision to screen Russian propaganda — Ukrainian Canadian CongressTIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats — CBCTIFF turfs controversial documentary — CBC, Metro MorningSponsors: Squarespace : Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Public Service Alliance of Canada: Take action at https://remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone. If you value this podcast, support us! 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 our store, 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.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1107. Did America Just Dump Us?
29:52||Ep. 1107Somebody That I U.S. to Know.Jan Wong joins for a special Valentine’s Day farewell to the Canada-US romance. Plus, is PornHub ethical? Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jan WongSend tips/stories about Girls Gone Wild to hello@courtneykocak.com Episode image is AI generated. Further Reading on Our Website Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offeroxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! If you value this podcast, Support us! 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 our store, 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. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1106. The Master Plan of Mad King Donny
28:47||Ep. 1106Is there order to Trump’s tariff chaos?Jan Wong joins to discuss steel and aluminum tariffs, and whether Trump has a plan behind his bullying and bluster. Plus, whatever happened with the inquiry into foreign interference in our elections? Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jan Wong Further reading: Carson Jerema: Donald Trump's America is a superpower without a purpose | National PostAnil Wasif: The real reason for Donald Trump’s tariffs - The HubDon't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show [YouTube] Diaspora groups criticize Justice Hogue report on foreign interference - The Globe and Mail Sewer fatberg of ‘grease and rags’ forces Bryan Adams to cancel Perth concert | Western Australia | The Guardian Sponsors: Public Service Alliance of Canada: Take action at remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone.Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout If you value this podcast, Support us! 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 our store, 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. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1105. Man of Steel, Nation of Bloat
28:23||Ep. 1105The government hired 110,000 workers over the past 10 years, did we get 110,000 times more efficient? It doesn’t look like it, but veteran public servant Michael Wernick breaks it all down for Noor. And, yes folks, we’re talking about tariffs again, because Donald Trump enacted a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with NO exceptions. Plus, our nominations for Fentanyl Czar, and the defamation case against Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman, CIJA, and Ezra Levant.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Michael WernickBackground reading:How a ballooning public sector is reshaping Canada’s economy - The Globe and MailAttrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk - Yahoo NewsOpinion: Canada can learn from Trump and cut its bloated bureaucracy - The Globe and MailPoilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work - CBC NewsWhat does Justin Trudeau's departure mean for federal public servants? - CBC NewsSponsors: Take action at remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone. If you value this podcast, Support us! 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, 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. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1104. Perverts, Punks, and Queers: a Tribute to the Zine Underground
35:06||Ep. 1104McInnes and Goldstein both started in zines. The underground DIY magazine culture of the 80s and 90s. Zines were homemade photocopied pamphlets about anything and everything. As long as you had paper, glue, staples, maybe a few shitty drawings, and you could sneak access to a photocopier, you could publish your own zine.Nobody went viral, nobody made money, no one was an influencer, but thousands of people devoted heart and soul to making their own zines. And when they did, well, who even cared? Who even noticed when some teenager shouted into the void? Broken Pencil noticed. Broken Pencil cared. For 30 years Broken Pencil was the magazine about zines and BP reviewed over 10,000 zines. And then last year Broken Pencil founder and publisher Hal Niedzviecki, shuttered BP. Hal joined us at Canadaland to tell us the story of Broken Pencil, the zine of zines.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guests: Hal NiedzvieckiFact checking by Sam KonnertAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading:https://brokenpencil.com/Sponsors: oxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!Public Service Alliance of Canada: Take action at https://remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkoutIf you value this podcast, support us! 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 our store, 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.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1103. Has Poilievre Peaked?
28:59||Ep. 1103Poilievre’s slogans can’t compete with “Buy Canadian.” Trudeau’s speech inspires a groundswell of national unity, while Poilievre watches from the sidelines. The Tyee’s Jen St Denis joins Noor Azrieh for a vibe check on federal politics.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jen St Denis Further Reading on Our Website Sponsors:Public Service Alliance of Canada: Take action at remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone.Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offerBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! 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 our store, 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. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1102. You Got a Fentanyl Czar, I Got a Plan to Get Us Out of Here
28:10||Ep. 1102A tariff reprieve and the trade war that wasn’t. Trump’s tariff threats caused a frenzy of breaking news coverage, but can we really fault Canadian news outlets for reporting Trump’s every move? Jen St. Denis of the Tyee joins Noor Azrieh to assess the breathless tariff coverage and what we’ve learned so far about covering Trump 2.0. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Sam Konnert (Fact Check), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jen St Denis Further reading: Trump and Trudeau make a deal: Canada-U.S. trade war delayed by ‘at least 30 days’ What is Trump's tariff endgame? | Front Burner | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover | WIRED Tariff reprieve a result of 'depraved' Trump tactics: Former U.S. treasury secretary | CBC.ca [VIDEO]The Walrus Launches Six Regional Bureaus to Tell Canada’s Local Stories - The Walrus Journalist Who Uncovered Karla Sofía Gascón’s Racist Tweets Explains Why She Looked for Them: ‘I’m Not a Studio Plant’ - Variety Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offerArticle: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkoutIf you value this podcast, Support us! 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 our store, 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. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1101. Three Businesses Jerked Around by Trump
29:24||Ep. 1101On Saturday, President Trump followed through with his promise of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 percent on energy. We clapped back with our own.But late yesterday, after a couple of calls between the two leaders, Trump relented after Trudeau said he outlined Canada’s $1.3 billion border plan and also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl. Trump said he’d pause for 30 days. A trade war is bad, but some businesses might fare better than others. Our producers went out to see how they were reacting.Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Jeff Kirstein, Adam Brierley, Kacee VasudevaBackground reading:These industries would be hit hardest by Trump's 25 per cent tariffs - DiscoverHumboldt.comTrump has a 'good talk' with Trudeau — then calls again for Canada to become 51st stateMexico president says U.S. tariffs on her country delayed for 1 monthDefence minister accelerates 2% NATO spending timeline to 2027 amid pressure from TrumpPhoto credit: Presidencia de la República Mexicana via FlickrSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandTake action at remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone. For more information about Canada-first advertising on Canadaland please contact dory@canadaland.comIf you value this podcast, Support us! 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, 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. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.1100. A Weird Way to Win the Trade War with Trump
31:30||Ep. 1100Today’s show is about a novel strategy for Canada to fight back against Trump’s Trade War.Trump is set to slap tariffs on Canada starting Tuesday February 4. Trudeau swiftly answered that tit with tat. Prices go up and nearly everyone loses.That’s how a trade war goes, two countries slap themselves in the face until one of them can’t take it anymore and cries uncle. The whole thing is just so dumb. So, is there any other way to fight back? Something smarter? Novelist, essayist and activist Cory Doctorow has an idea: Canada must hit America back, not with a slap, but with a hack. Doctorow wants to pull billions of dollars out of the American economy and bring it back to Canada through the “right to repair.” He wants us to jailbreak everything from tractors and Teslas to Fortnite skins and Uber apps.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guests: Cory DoctorowFact checking by max collinsPhoto: Copyright Julia Galdo and Cody Cloud (JUCO), www.jucophoto.com/, Creative Commons AttributionFurther reading:Canada shouldn't retaliate with US tariffs — PluralisticSponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offerPublic Service Alliance of Canada: Take action at https://remoteworks.ca today to support a future of work that benefits everyone. Squarespace : Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, support us! 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 our store, 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.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.