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Social media bans for kids under 16, solution or distraction? Plus other bits and bobs and Ed & Red weave through the week's news and general trends contributing to the world's dumpster fire!

Listen to Liana on It's Not Therapy wherever you get podc... more

Genetically-engineered Korean boybands, lonely people talking to KITT knockoffs, the tedium of self-appointed internet superheroes, eating the rich, Ed saves a cat from her owner's stupidity, the surprising Pixar movie Hoppers and Ed and Liana share ... more

Fear of the antics of pro-Palestinian protesters have caused events in schools and public places to be canceled - should these intimidation tactics go unchallenged?

Neither Steven nor Stephen are welcoming FIFA to Toronto with open arms. They explai... more

Ed and Red cover the worlds of politics, pop culture and the theology of Star Wars in this week's episode.

Listen to Liana's solo podcast It's Not Therapy wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to Ed weeknights from midnight - 5AM (ET) on The All-N... more

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Recent Guests

Liana Kerzner
Peer Counselor and host of the podcast, It's Not Therapy
Episode: ED THE SOCK'S ALL-NIGHT SHOW - February 25 2026
Ronan Ray
Lead songwriter and guitarist of the band Sedition
Sedition
Episode: ED THE SOCK'S ALL-NIGHT SHOW - February 25 2026
Adam Gontier
Lead vocalist of Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace
Episode: ED THE SOCK'S ALL-STAR ALL-NIGHT SHOW!
Avrum Weiss
PhD and author of Hidden in Plain Sight, How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships
Episode: WHY SOME MEN FEAR WOMEN - It's Not Therapy
Avrum Weiss, PhD
Author of Hidden in Plain Sight, How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships
Episode: HEY GUYS - DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH LETTING PEOPLE IN?
Matt Johnson
Neuroscientist, speaker, writer, and author specializing in psychology and neuroscience in marketing.
Author of Blindsight, The Mostly Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes Our Brains
Episode: WHY DO WE MAKE THE DECISIONS WE MAKE? - IT'S NOT THERAPY
Richard Contrada, PhD
Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers State University of New Jersey
Rutgers State University
Episode: HOW TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT FEELING BAD - IT'S NOT THERAPY EPISODE 67

Host

Stephen Lautens, Stephen Kerzner, Stephen Lawton, Liana, Ed the Sock, Leanna
Core on-air hosts and frequent collaborators known for political commentary, pop culture banter, and long-form conversations across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 512 ratings
  • Small L Liberals is Great!

    Small l Liberals is fantastic. I can take or leave the rest. Liana gets insufferable, despite me agreeing with 90% of the stuff she says. If it were just Small “l” Liberals, 5/5 no notes.

    Apple Podcasts
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    JeromeGambit
    Canadaa year ago
  • I suspect Anthony is actually a nice guy, but the dynamic between him and Ed is painful to listen too.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    JST
    5 years ago
  • No need for racism

    Really disappointed how Steven has resorted to using racist insults towards Jagmeet Singh. It’s really not a good look, I cannot support someone who insults someone based on their race.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dexter11235
    Canada6 years ago
  • Trudeau sycophant.

    Do you want to listen to an unfunny puppet from the 90s worship at the feet of his God Trudeau? Then you’ll like this podcast. If you want to listen to literally anything else, there is nothing for you here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    blackout50
    Canada6 years ago
  • Bad

    A total lib disaster of a show. Ripoff of Robert Smigel. This sucks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    D.R. Metal
    Canada6 years ago

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Many fans value the mix of policy analysis with humor and pop culture banter.
Listeners appreciate the Canadian perspective and cross-border comparisons.
Some criticism centers on perceived bias and occasional over-talking or heated exchanges.
Overall, the show offers sharp, balanced political commentary with engaging hosts.

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ED THE SOCK'S ALL-NIGHT SHOW - February 25 2026
Q: What are the right and wrong things to say when someone says they are feeling suicidal?
The right things include listening and asking how they are feeling, while wrong things include minimizing their feelings or telling them to snap out of it.
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Q: What is the responsibility of voters to look into what they're voting for and what they're not voting for?
The responsibility exists but is very hard due to the media's role in presenting information.
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Q: What is the responsibility of each individual voter to dispassionately research their options?
There's zero responsibility to research dispassionately; feelings matter.
HEY GUYS - DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH LETTING PEOPLE IN?
Q: What kind of workshops do you conduct?
I conduct workshops addressing misunderstandings between men and women, focusing on how these perceptions impact relationships.
HEY GUYS - DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH LETTING PEOPLE IN?
Q: How do men know if they're afraid of women?
Most men would likely recognize their fear through common examples like anxiety about going out with friends due to imagined consequences at home.

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The show offers sharp, opinionated political and current-events commentary with a Canadian angle, often pairing cross-border comparisons with pointed takes on U.S. and domestic policy. Episodes mix geopolitical analysis, media critique, and cultural in-jokes, delivered with irreverence and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives. A few recurring strengths include a strong conversational dynamic between hosts, a candid sense of humor, and willingness to tackle difficult topics without downplaying nuance. Noteworthy are its willingness to blend serious policy discussions with personal storytelling and pop-culture tangents, making it approachable for engaged, detail-oriented listeners who enjoy lively debate and cross-issue context.... more

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