The #BlueskyPodcastProps today from Lt-Gen. (Ret’d) Mike Hood: The Paul Wells Show Interviews and insight from one of Canada’s most respected political voices. It’s smart, civil, and grounded in real substance. #PaulWellsShow #SmartPolitics #PublicAffairs #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli

#BlueskyBookClub pick today is from VP @jordanpaquet.bsky.social: "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" by Bill Maher A provocative mix of comedy, politics, and unapologetic opinion. #BlueskyReads #BillMaher #WhatThisComedianSaid #SatireAndPolitics #BestPoliticalReads #PublicAffairs

#BlueskyPodcastProps, from Senior Consultant Greg Loerts: Primary Risk, hosted by Sedgwick Strategies. A must-listen for anyone curious what actually goes into building major infrastructure: it’s about politics, personalities & risk. #MajorProjects #Infrastructure #canpoli #cdnpoli #publicaffairs

Today's #BlueskyBookClub brings you an 'old skool' pick from Consultant Leah Young: "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill. Civil liberties, free thought, and resisting the “tyranny of the majority", Mill still delivers. #BlueskyReads #OnLiberty #ClassicReads #PoliticalPhilosophy #BestPoliticalReads

Today's #BlueskyPodcastProps comes from VP Digital @backroomb.bsky.social: The Spy Who This one is a smart, gripping series for anyone who loves real-world spy stories and the politics behind them. #TheSpyWho #EspionagePodcast #SmartListening #BlueskyListens #history

#BlueskyBookClub pick from Lt-Gen. (Ret’d) Mike Hood: "The Last Lion" by William Manchester & Paul Reid A powerful, three-part biography of Churchill that spans nations, wars, and the essence of leadership. #BlueskyReads #TheLastLion #Churchill #BestPoliticalReads #Leadership

Today's #BlueskyPodcastProps comes from Consultant @emilysze.bsky.social: Wealthsimple TLDR This one is finance, simplified. It’s short, sharp, relevant and genuinely useful. And it's entertaining! #BlueskyListens #PodcastProps #WealthsimpleTLDR #SmartMoney #MoneyMadeSimple

#BlueskyBookClub pick from Consultant Manuela Boeira today is, "A Small Place" by Jamaica Kincaid. Colonialism. Tourism. Power. Place. This is a beautifully written, brutally honest book that stays with you long after you finish it. #BlueskyReads #PoliticalReads #publicaffairs

Today's #BlueskyPodcastProps is from Principal & Co-Founder Susan Smith: The Headlines, a @nytimes.com podcast. With clear, credible, and calm coverage of the most vital news of the moment, it is a great way to start your day informed. #BlueskyListens #TheHeadlines #currentevents #publicaffairs

#BlueskyBookClub pick from EVP Stuart McCarthy: The Crisis of Canadian Democracy by Andrew Coyne A sharp, principled reflection on how our institutions are faltering, and what we must do to restore democratic balance. #BlueskyReads #CanadianDemocracy #BestPoliticalReads #PublicAffairs #canpoli

#BlueskyPodcastProps today is from VP Rafi Brass: The Numbers Hosted by @ericgrenier.bsky.social & @338canada.bsky.social this pod digs into the polls behind the politics. Smart, focused & essential if you want to understand what Canadians are thinking. #PoliticalPolling #BlueskyListens #canpoli

Bluesky Book Club starts the week with, Sovereignty by Bertrand de Jouvenel Picked by Consultant Nolan Pratt, this one is a foundational read on power, legitimacy, and responsibility. #BlueskyBookClub #PoliticalPhilosophy #PowerAndPolitics #BestPoliticalReads

#BlueskyPodcastProps is from Vice-President Jordan Paquet: Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend Part comedy, part therapy, and all Conan. “Hilarious, honest, and always surprising,” says Jordan. #BlueskyPodcastProps #ConanObrien #SmartListening #BlueskyListens

#BlueskyBookClub pick from Angelo Bakoulas: Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton A high-stakes view of foreign policy and the pressure of global leadership. #BlueskyReads #BookClub #PoliticalMemoirs #HardChoices

#BlueskyPodcastProps is from Financial Controller Pat Howes: The Great Composers Podcast Rich storytelling and deep research bring to life the legacies of music’s greatest minds, from Bach to Mahler. #BlueskyPodcastProps #GreatComposers #ClassicalMusic #SmartListening #BlueskyListens

#BlueskyPodcastProps is from Financial Controller Pat Howes: The Great Composers Podcast Rich storytelling and deep research bring to life the legacies of music’s greatest minds, from Bach to Mahler. #BlueskyPodcastProps #GreatComposers #ClassicalMusic #SmartListening #BlueskyListens

#BlueskyPodcastProps is from VP Geoff Turner: Good Talk with Peter Mansbridge Featuring political insight from Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson, it is one of the smartest political panels in Canadian media. #BlueskyPodcastProps #CanadianPolitics #PoliticalPodcasts #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli

Our #BlueskyBookClub pick today is from Senior Consultant @alysonfair.bsky.social: At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage, by Carol Off It's a powerful reminder that civil discourse isn’t just nice, it’s necessary. #BlueskyReads #BestPoliticalReads #ConversationMatters #canpoli

Principal & Co-Founder @timbarberottawa.bsky.social brings us today's #BlueskyPodcastProps: The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Part media critique, part leadership playbook, always unfiltered. #ProfGPod #ScottGalloway #LeadershipPodcast #SmartTakes #BlueskyListens @profgalloway.com

#BlueskyBookClub pick #6, from Sr. Consultant Greg Loerts: Gardeners vs Designers by Brian Lee Crowley A sharp take on Canada’s political fault lines: - Gardeners = gradual change - Designers = engineered reform #BlueskyReads #CanadianPolitics #BrianLeeCrowley #BestPoliticalReads

Today's #BlueskyPodcastProps is from @angelowiths.bsky.social: Front Burner Canada’s news, explained, in 30 minutes or less. Smart, consistent, and sharp... daily! #SmartListening #CBCPodcasts #PoliticalPodcasts #PublicAffairs #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli @jaymepoisson.bsky.social

Today's #BlueskyBookClub pick, from the Hon. Joe Jordan: Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump A political biography from inside the Trump family. It's a striking study of character, legacy, and the politics of personality. #BlueskyReads #MaryTrump #PoliticalBiographies #BestPoliticalReads

#BlueskyPodcastProps today is brought to you by Manuela Boeira. Her pick: The Majority Report with @samseder.bsky.social Daily political news, smart interviews, zero spin. #MajorityReport #PoliticalPodcasts #BlueskyListens #politics #publicaffairs #canpoli

Today's #BlueskyBookClub pick is from @backroomb.bsky.social: Paris 1919 by Margaret MacMillan What happened after WWI didn’t just end a war, it remade the world. This book is essential to understanding why our current geopolitical map looks the way it does. #BlueskyReads #BestPoliticalReads

Today's #BlueskyPodcastProps pick from Consultant Leah Young is, The Basement Yard Hosts Joe & Frank go from snack debates to absurd deep dives — and it’s absolutely hilarious. Add it to your playlist for guaranteed laughs. #BlueskyPodcastProps #TheBasementYard #ComedyPodcasts #BlueskyListens

Next #BlueskyBookClub pick, from Emily Szemethy: The Great Delusion by John J Mearsheimer A sharp takedown of liberal internationalism, and a reminder of how ideals can clash with strategy on the world stage. #BlueskyReads #BestPoliticalReads #ForeignPolicy #cdnpol #canpoli #publicaffairs

Today's #BlueskyPodcastProps goes to: SmartLess, EVP Stuart McCarthy’s pick. Hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett, this funny, offbeat, and often sneakily insightful podcast is great for winding down, or thinking sideways. #PodcastClub #CanadianVoices #BlueskyListens #canpoli #cdnpoli

Today's #BlueskyBookClub pick is by Rafi Brass: The Morning After by Chantal Hébert. A gripping, behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s most precarious political moment, the 1995 Quebec referendum. A must-read for political watchers. #BlueskyReads #cdnpoli #Canpoli #PoliticalReads #QuebecReferendum

VP @geoffturner.bsky.social shared his perspective with @hilltimes.com on the newly announced reciprocal procurement policy. The move marks a major shift in how Canada engages in global contracting and who gets access. #cdnpoli #publicaffairs #procurement #tradepolicy #TeamBluesky

Time for some 'Bluesky Podcast Props' This summer we’re giving a shoutout to the podcasts that made us think, laugh, or look at something in a new way. Tuesdays & Thursdays. All topics. All ears. First prop lands next week. #BlueskyPodcastProps #WhatWereListeningTo #PodcastRecs #TeamPicks

Today's reco from @timbarberottawa.bsky.social: Burn Book by Kara Swisher. This memoir exposes what happens when tech billionaires hold the reins of political discourse. It dissects the rise of platforms that reshaped elections & democratic norms. #BlueskyBookClub #PoliticalReads #TechPolitics

First up in this year’s #BlueskyBookClub: The Reason You Walk: Wab Kinew’s powerful memoir about family, identity and reconciliation. A moving and personal journey through Indigenous resilience, healing, and the work still ahead. #BlueskyReads #BookClub #WabKinew #IndigenousVoices #canpoli

Our #BlueskyBookClub is kicking off for another season. This year, we’re sharing our top political reads — helping us think smarter, lead better & see new perspectives. Join us as we spotlight titles from our team’s shelves. First pick drops Monday! #BookClub #publicaffairs #canpoli #cdnpoli

Bluesky VP @geoffturner.bsky.social joined Now You Know with Rob Snow for the News Day Panel to discuss the ins and outs on the federal scene. #budget #canpoli #cdnpoli #spending #progressivevoter #governmentrelations #strategiccommunications #publicaffairs #canada @citynewsottawa.bsky.social

Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day. Here’s to good company, great views, and a little time to enjoy what makes this country special. #CanadaDay #July1 #CelebrateCanada #CanadaDay2025

Canada’s identity is shaped by many cultures, traditions, and communities, each adding something meaningful to the whole. Today, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we’re reflecting on the strength that comes from diversity. #CanadianMulticulturalismDay #CelebrateCanada #Inclusion

Today, we observe National Indigenous Peoples Day by reflecting on the history, cultures, and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It’s also a moment to consider how we can continue on the path to reconciliation in meaningful ways. #NIPD2025 #TruthAndReconciliation

Can a prime minister lead like a CEO? VP @jordanpaquet.bsky.social weighs in for The Hill Times, exploring the limits of corporate leadership models in Canadian politics and why the realities of governing demand a different approach. Read more: shorturl.at/irV39 #cdnpoli #TeamBluesky

From leases to local presence, Bluesky's Senior Associate Joe Jordan explains why constituency offices matter and how they can shape a political career. Read his latest in The Hill Times: www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0... #cdnpoli

Renewable Energy Policy Briefing | Canada’s critical role in solving the energy trilemma; How Canada can crush decarbonization goals, and rake in a boatload of cash from America in one fell swoop; and Transforming the electricity system should begin with proven technologies. www.hilltimes.com/policy

VP @jordanpaquet.bsky.social says the path to impact isn’t limited to government benches. In The Lobby Monitor, he shares why smart advocacy ahead of the fall budget means engaging across the aisle and being ready with your message. Read more: bit.ly/4jmeC8r #cdnpoli

Consultant Leah Young says this Parliament may be more adversarial than expected. With momentum behind them, the Conservatives are bringing energy—and pressure—into this sitting. Catch her comments in The Hill Times bit.ly/43xTaYe #cdnpoli

First day as an MP and think you’ve got it all figured out? Our colleague, the Hon. Joe Jordan, says maybe not just yet. In today’s @hilltimes, he outlines the top 10 mistakes rookie MPs make, honest, direct, and from experience. Read it now before you need it: bit.ly/3FlrSfQ #cdnpoli #TeamBluesky

It is Moose Hide Campaign Day, and #TeamBluesky is wearing the patch to take a stand against violence toward women and children, and to support Indigenous-led calls for safety, justice, and action. More info: moosehidecampaign.ca/issue/ #MooseHideCampaign

This Mother’s Day, #TeamBluesky is grateful for the women who lead with heart and raise the next generation to do the same. #MothersDay #MothersDay2025 #Grateful

80 years ago, in Ottawa, across Canada, and worldwide, crowds gathered to mark the end of the war in Europe. Today, we remember the Canadians who helped make that victory possible through their service, sacrifice, and resolve. #VEDay80 #CanadaRemembers #WWII #OnThisDay

The Conservative campaign put Poilievre front and centre, but it didn’t land. On The Big Story podcast, VP @jordanpaquet.bsky.social breaks down what went wrong and what the leader needs to rethink after the loss. Listen: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/05/p... #cdnpoli #TeamBluesky

The red dress is a powerful symbol, but the change must be real. Justice is long overdue. Today, we remember those who are missing and those who have been taken. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #HonourTheMissing

VP @geoffturner.bsky.social joined CTV News Channel to discuss Trump, Carney, and Poilievre’s absence from the House. He says everything's moving fast, and the Liberals will need to manage both diplomacy and messaging carefully. Watch: ow.ly/uvqq50VLZx3 #cdnpoli