“This idea of ‘gamblification,’ they're actually tracing features found in casino games that are being reproduced in games for little children.” - Sarah Grimes, professor in communication studies and the Wolf Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy at McGill

Did Canada ever really care about DEI? San Grewal hosts with @morganpcampbell.bsky.social

The NDP is in the fight of its life: 7 seats, debt, infighting, and vibes of a group project gone wrong. Tonight, 5 people who want to inherit this chaos hit the debate stage. Here’s who they are and why they think they can fix things: www.canadaland.com/ndp-leadersh...

☎️ We’re doing a call-in show TOMORROW!!! It’s time for another Off The Record call-in show, and with our 2025 crowdfunding season all wrapped up, we have a question for you: How would you like to see Canadaland spend its money in 2026?

When a cocaine kingpin meets a cocaine lawyer. San Grewal hosts with @morganpcampbell.bsky.social

We sat all five NDP leadership candidates and asked them how they plan to bring their party back from the dead.

“ Our concern is that we will see maternal or fetal death as a result of a lack of access to care in Kamloops.” -Alix Dolson

What happens after A.I. eats the news? @trondizzle.bsky.social co-hosts

Canada’s top spy comes out of the shadows. Why? @trondizzle.bsky.social co-hosts

The Liberals say they’re “taking back control” of Canada’s immigration system by cutting study permits and temporary residents by half. But what happens to the 3 million people already here?

A Jew in Canada is now 9 times more likely to be a victim of a hate crime than a Jew in the United States. How did a country known for politeness, diversity, and social democracy become seized by a wave of anti-Jew hatred?

Noor Azrieh talks to Jesse Brown about his new Canadaland series, “What Is Happening Here?”

Grieving a World Series of feelings. The Blue Jays may have lost, but they inspired coverage that captured our national mood. @rmohamedyow.bsky.social co-hosts

The ostriches are dead. What’s the lesson here? @rmohamedyow.bsky.social co-hosts

Elizabeth May says she doesn’t want to ruin Christmas with an election, but she will if Mark Carney doesn’t budge. And a B.C. court ruling that could redraw Canada’s map.

North of Toronto in a little industrial parkade, there's a Keg, a Moxies, and then a stubby beige office building. In a fifth floor suite you will find Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. Canso might be the most powerful media company that we have never talked about here at Canadaland.

Is the Conservative caucus imploding? @noorazrieh.bsky.social hosts with Rachael Segal

We know you’re all experts in something, so we asked you to tell us what the media always gets wrong about your favourite thing. And you filled our phone lines for two hours. Today’s supporter-only bonus episode of Off The Record features the highlights from that conversation. buff.ly/My7bmCI

The budget is here, and so is Mark Carney's Eurovision of the future @noorazrieh.bsky.social hosts with Rachael Segal and Sam Konnert.

The next bunch of people to support Canadaland will each get an all-festival pass to the Hot Docs Curious Minds festival. A ~$100 value! 🧐🧠🧐🧠🧐🧠🧐🧠 These will not last long! canadaland.com/join cc @hotdocs.bsky.social

Across the country, governments are flexing their muscles, shutting down strikes with laws, court orders, and now the notwithstanding clause. Sam Konnert with @abbeerguy.bsky.social

Is Trump’s crazy train an existential threat to Canada or an existential opportunity?

Is trade the path to “building the strongest economy in the G7?” @mickeydjuric.bsky.social co-hosts

Captain Canada? Doug Ford isn’t even Captain Ontario. @mickeydjuric.bsky.social co-hosts

The Liberals have tried to change the bail system in this country 3 times in the past 7 years. Third time’s the charm? @noorazrieh.bsky.social with @mspratt.bsky.social & Alicia Gordon.

“ The problem with saying 'who's gonna rule the fucking world' is that there's someone else already claiming that title and they don't like the competition.” -Ian Thornton

Should we make nice with India and China? Jan Wong co-hosts

Is there really a Conservative uprising against Poilievre? Jan Wong co-hosts

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani tried a Charlie Kirk-style debate tour. Key word: tried. With SamKonnert, @noorazrieh.bsky.social and Harrison Lowman.

Are we going to die Americans?

Do you get your news from newsfluencers? @noorazrieh.bsky.social hosts with Sam Konnert

The Signal Awards have been announced and we won awards in both categories we were nominated for — including a Listener’s Choice award!

Is a nasty Prime Minister a good thing? @noorazrieh.bsky.social hosts and Sam Konnert dig into the Trump/Carney bromance

It’s election time in Newfoundland and Labrador — and beef with Quebec is back on the menu.

“At that period, everybody thought revolution was going to happen.” -Michèle Stephenson

Do we need Ukraine more than Ukraine needs us? Chrystia Freeland makes a business and military case for supporting Ukraine. @lisang.bsky.social of New Lines Magazine co-hosts

It’s one of the last days to vote for the Signal Awards, where I’m up for Best Host: News & Politics! If you’ve enjoyed the show or supported my work this year at @canadaland.com, I’d be so grateful if you took a minute to vote. Vote here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

Thunder Bay has been recognized by @ApplePodcasts as one of their Series Essentials.

Does Canada have a coherent policy in the Middle East? @lisang.bsky.social of New Lines Magazine co-hosts

What really is involuntary drug treatment? How is it being used? Does it even work? @noorazrieh.bsky.social with Mark Page and Alison Ritter.

 ”You've got a father who never respected you, you've got a family who doesn't respect you, and you have all of this power available to you that your family assumes you will never use.” -Michael Healey, author of Rogers vs. Rogers

Canada banned the Irish group Kneecap, or did it? @isaacapeltz.bsky.social co-hosts

We asked you to tell us where we messed up — a few of you caught us off guard. This month on Off The Record, Sam Konnert and Jesse Brown answer your calls to the question, “What should Canadaland NOT have published?”

Can Canada Post be salvaged? @isaacapeltz.bsky.social co-hosts

Are Albertans hicks? Is Danielle Smith secretly a genius? Do Albertans actually hate Ottawa? Tune in to a special LIVE Canadaland recording to find out!

“Leave the country and leave it with your family because you know, if you are at risk, your family's at risk.” -Hinna Asefi Wardak

The Signal Awards have been announced and Canadaland has nominations in two categories this year! 🏆

Is Carney’s centrism savvy politics or disingenuous pandering? San Grewal of The Pointer hosts with @rmohamed_yow

The Jimmy Kimmel saga is a reminder of the crucial role comedy plays in times of political turmoil, so why isn’t there more comedy in Canada right now? San Grewal of The Pointer hosts with the National Post’s @rmohamedyow.bsky.social

Mark Carney’s made a lot of promises. But he can’t get by on promises alone.