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COMMONS

CANADALAND
Canada
Romana Didulo
Westray Mine
Multi-Level Marketing
Qanon
Raj Chouhan
Telegram
Far-Right Movements
Peter Smith
Donald Trump
Canadian Anti-Hate Network
Cult Dynamics
Duck Hunting Season
Coal Dust
Mining
Nova Scotia
Labor Rights
Westray Bill
Workplace Safety
Stock Buybacks

COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds.

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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes289Founded10 years ago
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DocumentaryPoliticsNewsSociety & Culture

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The Copernic Affair is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

The life of an unassuming sociology professor in Canada gets turned upside down when he is accused of carrying out a 1980 bomb attack on a synagogue in Paris. Hassan Diab says heʼ... more

COMMONS is coming to an end after six years, with a final investigation available on the CANADALAND feed. Publisher Jesse Brown sits down with COMMONS host Arshy Mann to discuss the new episode, and to help introduce Arshy’s new venture, The Hatchet.... more

The Copernic Affair is Canadaland’s latest big investigation  about how an unassuming sociology professor in Ottawa ended up the prime suspect in a terrorism investigation that French authorities have been trying to solve since the 1980s.

Is he a te... more

Canadaland has launched its first ever celebrity interview podcast and it’s not great. It’s The Worst Podcast.

Celebrities are always talking about their bests. Now hear them at their worst.

Join award-winning filmmaker and noted curmudgeon Alan Zw... more

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Host

Arshy Mann
Host and journalist known for leading the discussions on societal issues, focusing on crime and corruption in Canada. Mann emphasizes investigative journalism and storytelling to explore the underlying truths within Canadian society.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Required listening for Canadians

    I’ve just finished the “Corruption” season and I’m nearly done “Crude” and I’ve learned so much about Canadian politics, policy, economics, business, and law in these episodes. I never knew that Canada is globally known for how easy it is to commit white collar crime and get away with it. I had no idea how young hockey players in Canada are treated. And as an Albertan, I’m almost ashamed to admit how little I knew about the oil and gas industry and the myriad ways it’s hurting Albertans (and no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    araypold
    Canada10 months ago
  • NOT ABOUT THE COMMONS ANYMORE.

    Some divergent event took place somewhere in 2024. This used to be about trashing The House of Commons. Now Jessie comes off as a liberal shill. He exposed the WE Scandal and became my hero. I was excited for every new episode. But ya lost me on Jessie’s bias. Someone who deconstructs the media or proclaims to be a watch dog are now giving opinion pieces of how bad Pierre is, but nothing exposing Trudeau in any of the 26 scandals. Jessie’s seems to want JT in power forever and lost objecti... more

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    kkakala,a,a,
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  • Inside Kabul

    Layers of sound tell the stories of two amazing and ordinary women. I felt it in my body — the injustice and heart break of a broken guitar — the scent of summer rain when it meets the dust of Afghanistan.

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    Julinetrou
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  • Excellent series about Afghanistan

    This was a fantastic series. I was planning on listening one episode here and there. So glad I had full access right away through my subscription. It was incredible. Heartbreaking, yet hopeful in a way?

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    Mtl to TO
    Canadaa year ago
  • WAR, WORK & MINING

    I’ve listened to these seasons again and again and again.

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    In The Dark is better!
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The storytelling is heralded for its emotional depth, often highlighting personal experiences that resonate strongly with many.
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Overall, the podcast is praised for its commitment to uncovering hidden truths within Canada’s socio-political landscape.

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WORK 2 - State of Emergency Rooms
Q: What would you say to a young person considering a career in nursing?
I never encourage my kids to become nurses. The work is too hard, and the money I make as a nurse, I can make more than that doing something else.
WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial Complex
Q: What is the negative impact of slaughterhouse work on rehabilitation?
Slaughterhouse work is directly associated with increases in crime, substance abuse, and emotional desensitization.
WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial Complex
Q: What did the closures of the prison farms in 2009 lead to?
The closures were due to financial unsustainability and a lack of employment opportunities for incarcerated persons.
WORK 11 - The Way the Music Died
Q: What is the paradox of modern music consumption regarding fame and earnings?
While it is easier than ever for artists to become famous due to platforms like TikTok, the reality is that many struggle to earn a livable income from their music because of the low payouts from streaming services and the dominance of major labels.
WORK 11 - The Way the Music Died
Q: How has the corporate concentration affected musicians and the live music industry?
Corporate concentration has led to monopolistic practices that significantly limit musicians' earnings and the options available to them, particularly with major players like Live Nation and Ticketmaster controlling the industry.

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The content focuses on the intricate social and political landscape of Canada, diving deep into issues such as crime, corruption, and societal misdeeds. Each season presents investigative stories that unveil hidden truths, explore the impact of systemic problems, and heighten public awareness concerning critical matters affecting Canadians. Episodes range from personal narratives of individuals enduring hardships under oppressive regimes, to explorations of labor exploitation and the gig economy, maintaining a documentary style that captures listeners' attention while encouraging them to question prevailing narratives.

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1. CANADALAND
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How many episodes of COMMONS are there?

COMMONS launched 10 years ago and published 289 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on COMMONS include:

1. Margot Ben
2. Dr. Rupa Banerjee
3. Jaspreet Singh
4. Mandalena Lewis
5. Julie Macfarlane
6. Zakaria Amara
7. Simon Outhit
8. Cory Doctorow

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