
It's a fascinating time to be Canadian. This is a show that breaks all that wide open. Dangers. Opportunities. The stories that make this country what it is. And what it isn't. Longtime journalist and podcast host Jordan Heath-Rawlings (Elbows Up, The Big Story, The Gravy Train) returns to host critical Canadian Conversations with leading experts and storytellers. These are discussions—about who w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNews CommentaryNews | |||

It was long overdue, and began with a promise: It might start small, covering just a few common drugs, and expand until Canadians without benefits were no longer struggling to afford medication prescribed by doctors under our universal health care sy... more
You may not have heard about it, but the Permanent Joint Board on Defense has been a part of Canada and America's shared strategy for decades. Evidently, however, it may not be as "permanent" as its name suggests.
Recently, the US announced it was p... more
Canada, as you may know, produces a ton of oil. Billions of tons every day, actually. Nearly all the oil we use was taken from the ground, one way or another, right here. And yet! When the Strait of Hormuz shut down, the price Canadians pay for Canad... more
This week we're checking in with the audience on the first few months of CanCon, discussing episodes we did or didn't (yet!) create, reading some of your feedback and getting a feel for where we're at before we dive back in to another few months of C... more
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Excellent podcast about Canadian issues
Excellent work on getting to the truth and sharing it with people. Please keep it up.
JHR is truly passionate about journalism and covering topics from a Canadian perspective. The topics and guests are always interesting.
Another informative pod. As part of our declining healthcare, emergency response is so important and AI can be useful but how it can be abused scares the heck out of me.
I love the variety of topics with Canada always being the center of the story. Super interesting stories and very well produced!
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This show curates thoughtful conversations on Canadian life, identity, and policy through interviews with journalists, policymakers, and industry experts. Episodes frequently tackle domestic issues such as healthcare system changes, the economics of big industries, media policy, and national culture and identity, often tying in current events and practical implications for Canadians. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on in-depth context over headlines, with guests ranging from researchers and lawyers to industry insiders and journalists, offering nuanced perspectives on how Canada works and where it's headed. The variety—healthcare, media, economy, tourism, and policy—helps listeners gauge practical implications for business, public affai... more
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Recent guests on CanCon include:
1. Joe Varner
2. Jim Stanford
3. David Moskrop
4. Alex Boyd
5. Cam Gordon
6. Katherine Laidlaw
7. Vass Bednar
8. John Helliwell
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