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Canada Did What?!

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Canada
Pierre Trudeau
John Diefenbaker
October Crisis
Canadian Bill Of Rights
Progressive Conservatives
Henry Morgentaler
Imperial System
Metric System
Trudeau Mania
Liberal Party Of Canada
Aboriginal Rights
Front De Libération Du Québec
China
Fidel Castro
Communism
Gimli Glider
Cultural Identity
War Measures Act
Abortion Laws

Canada Did What? is a Postmedia podcast that digs into the untold, surprising political stories of the last few decades with host Tristin Hopper. From the metric wars to Morgentaler, from the October Crisis to the abortion debate, we’re unpacking all the wildest political moments you might think you remember — and giving you the real story you never knew. We talk to the politicians, journalists an... more

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It wasn’t that long ago that elective abortions were harder to get in Canada than anywhere in the U.S. What changed was one of the most actively forgotten political brawls in our history, sparked by one doctor, Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor... more

The fashionable way to remember the October Crisis today is to tsk-tsk at a hysterical government overreaction to the FLQ movement and gross violations of civil liberties with the War Measures Act. But what if marching the army into Montreal in the f... more

He went out a weird, morbid old man, but John Diefenbaker was indisputably the biggest political sensation this country had ever produced. He won the biggest landslide in Canadian history. He walked through screaming, adoring crowds where tearful fan... more

Canadians measure weather in Celsius but cook using Fahrenheit. We drink alcohol by the ounce and soda by the litre. Why? This unholy amalgam of metric and imperial is the hard-won truce of a chaotic war between a technocracy-obsessed bureaucracy and... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Dumphy
A staff writer at the Toronto Star during the 1980s who covered abortion issues and is the official biographer of Henry Morgentaler.
Toronto Star
Episode: Who killed Canada’s abortion debate?
Jason Kenney
Former federal MP, Minister of Defense, and Premier of Alberta.
Episode: Canada’s biggest political rockstar
John Baird
Former Conservative Cabinet Minister and avid fan of John Diefenbaker.
Episode: Canada’s biggest political rockstar
JJ McCullough
Renowned Canadian YouTuber known for obscure Canadian minutiae
Episode: The metric schism
Bob Plamondon
Author of The Truth About Trudeau
Episode: I was a commie prime minister

Host

Tristin Hopper
Host, storyteller, and occasional wisecracker who combines storytelling with insights from history, aiming to make learning informative and entertaining.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • New favourite short pod?

    This may be my new favourite short form podcast. I love random historical facts that highlight the complex nature of our nation. Tristen does a great job of piecing it all together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jgjikmwhs
    Canada5 months ago
  • Polemic

    Title says it. Facts edited in a way to support a position that may or not be yours. Its not mine, so moving on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crux
    Canada5 months ago
  • The History Canada Needs

    Tristan has created a history lesson that is engaging and comprehensive. This longer format has the same flare as the YouTube shorts and National Post articles. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawn Edwin
    Canada6 months ago
  • Canada is beyond parody

    An awesome history of the absurdity of Canadian decisions that have culminated in it becoming a truly mediocre nation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TyroneG$$$$
    Canada6 months ago
  • Well done.

    Well told and Tristan is always witty and conscientious with his research. Thank you! One complaint: The theme music is an earworm that I can’t stop hearing even when I don’t want to hear it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HuffyPeters
    Canada6 months ago

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Many find the discussions surrounding Canadian political history both enlightening and entertaining, often leading to a deeper understanding of the events being covered.
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Reviews frequently highlight the unique perspectives offered, suggesting that the show is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the complexities of Canadian politics.

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This podcast focuses on revealing surprising and often overlooked political events from Canadian history, exploring topics such as the metric wars, the October Crisis, the abortion debate, and the legacies of figures like Pierre Trudeau and John Diefenbaker. Through a blend of storytelling, insights from key historical actors, and sometimes humorous commentary, it provides listeners with a deeper understanding of significant moments that have shaped Canada. The format is engaging and aims to make learning both informative and entertaining, appealing to those who are curious about the complexities of Canadian political history.

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