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 | 52 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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New tariffs have hit us. Our government will respond in kind next week. A trade war has begun in earnest. And there's no doubt Canadian businesses will suffer and jobs will be lost.
And yet. After more than a year and a half of economic turmoil, the... more
Canada's going to become one of three "framework nations" taking the lead on Arctic defence. The government is moving to purchase military equipment outside the United States or even (gasp!) build it here at home. Is all that talk about taking nation... more
You may have noticed that we're talking about building another pipeline. And our acknowledgement that we'll probably blow past our emissions targets. You may have also noticed all the trees burning. Again. And the smoke and the flooding and the ... y... more
This week, as another set of US tariffs loom, we're revisiting a previous episode about an industry that is particularly vulnerable to them. We'll be back next week with fresh CanCon in your feed!
More than 120,000 Canadians work in Canada's auto in... more
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Really liked that interview with Douglas Soltys of BetaKit talking Canadian tech. He sounded really smart and I am definitely not posting as him under a pseudonym.
Apple Podcasts5Tr0ndizzle
Canadaa month ago - Great pod!
I so enjoy your thoughtful discussions. Please don’t go away! I enjoyed your work (all of you) in other podcasts so I was so happy to discover you here. I have a topic suggestion: The tanker ban. I keep hearing from pipeline proponents that ‘other countries’ are shipping through the North BC Coast so why shouldn’t we (or similar arguments). How true is this? I have been unable to clarify for myself - lots of shipping up there, but is it oil? What routes are used by foreign ships? As a former isl... more
Apple Podcasts5Progressive in AlbertaCanada2 months ago - Great podcast
I love listening. Great host and very interesting and informative Canadian content. Keep up the good work
Apple Podcasts5LJ LexusCanada3 months ago Excellent podcast about Canadian issues
Podcast Addict53 months agopaultq- Super-Can!
Excellent work on getting to the truth and sharing it with people. Please keep it up.
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #160 | Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Ireland/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Switzerland/News/News Commentary |
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Candid, policy-forward conversations explore Canadian issues with a mix of expert analysis, investigative context, and real-world implications. Episodes routinely dissect topics like housing affordability, healthcare, energy, national security, and digital culture, often pairing journalists, researchers, and policy thinkers with sharp questions and grounded takeaways. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling, plus timely cross-promotions that keep discussions practical for listeners who want to understand how policy choices affect everyday life in Canada. Potential listeners will find this show particularly engaging if they value evidence-based debate, firsthand reporting, and a Canadian-centric lens on... more
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1. Arno Kopecky
2. Robin Esrock
3. Jess Glowacki
4. Douglas Soltys
5. Laura Palmer
6. James Sharman
7. Charlie Feldman
8. Rebecca Gao
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