Episode 4: A new Canada after the Election?

On this week's episode, Mick Gzowski and Mark Bourrie discuss the recent federal election looking at how other Canadian leaders have also fallen into Pierre Poilievre's conundrum of holding onto his party whilst losing his own seat.

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Episode 5 Parliament's return and preservation/ Poilievre's conundrum

This week Mick and Mark talk the brief resumption of Parliament, the preservation of the history of the Parliament Buildings during its renovation, and the joys of Poilievre being a leader without a seat

Episode 3 The worst US annexation threat Canada has faced isn't from Donald Trump

On this week's episode, Mark Bourrie comes loaded with history, telling Mick Gzowski about the time the US got very close to annexing Canada - during the Civil War

Episode 2: A look at Mark Carney's campaign so far

On this week'd episode recorded April 9th, 2025, we discuss Mark Carney's campaign so far and delve into some of his campaign promises

Episode 1 A peek into Mark's bestselling book Ripper: The Making Of Pierre Poilievre

On this episode we talk about the making of perhaps Canada's greatest opposition politician in history, and a man currently running to become Prime Minister, Pierre Poilievre. We'll look at his journey to today and see how he fits into our nation's history.

Mark Bourrie and Mick Gzowski discuss Canadian current events viewed through the eyes of history. Mark is the author of six books, his latest Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre is a current bestseller. Mick is a journalist and filmmaker and was PM Paul Martin's Official Videographer. They met as members of the Ottawa Parliamentary Press Gallery and share of love of history, which Mark has a doctorate in, as well as a law degree.

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