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Full Comment

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Canadian Military
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Full Comment is Canada’s podcast for compelling interviews, controversial opinions and fascinating discussions. Hosted by Brian Lilley. Published by Postmedia, new episodes are released each Monday.

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Travis Dhanraj is not who you’d expect from a CBC critic. He’s not a conservative. He supports public broadcasting. As the host of Canada Tonight, he championed diversity. But as he tells Brian, he eventually discovered how shallow the broadcaster’s ... more

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Confusing messages are the only guarantee after the Cowichan ruling and the Musqueam deal. The August court case confirmed a First Nation band has “title” over B.C. land that belongs to private property owners, while the federal government’s deal con... more

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Tehran’s nuclear-weapons race was a risk the U.S., Israel and others couldn’t tolerate, and its terrorism and brutality have only worsened. Its development of weapons that could reach Europe is a growing, grave threat. But as more than one of this ep... more

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A third Conservative crosses the floor. Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre runs damage control after one of his MPs goes off script on the trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump. And Ottawa wins a “psychological victory” after the U.S. Supreme Court st... more

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Recent Guests

Dwight Newman
Professor of law specializing in Canadian constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and indigenous rights law
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Your private property may not be safe from Aboriginal-title court cases
Jonathan Panikoff
Security expert, former intelligence officer, Atlantic Council
Atlantic Council
Episode: Trump’s Iran attack is also aimed at China
John Bolton
Former American ambassador to the United Nations, national security adviser
Former U.S. government roles
Episode: Trump’s Iran attack is also aimed at China
General Rick Hillier
Canada's former Chief of Defense Staff
Canadian Armed Forces
Episode: Trump’s Iran attack is also aimed at China
Jamil Jivani
Conservative MP for Bowmanville, Oshawa North
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Why are Liberals attacking efforts to end Trump’s tariff war?
Sandra Watson Parcels
PhD candidate in the Department of Defense Studies, expert on China's economic and strategic goals
Episode: Carney's China deal is deeper and more dangerous than tariffs
Payam Akhavan
Canadian lawyer and former UN prosecutor
Massey College, Toronto
Episode: The activist class is conspicuously quiet about Iran
Kaveh Sharooz
Lawyer and senior fellow at the McDonald-Laurier Institute
McDonald-Laurier Institute, Ottawa
Episode: The activist class is conspicuously quiet about Iran
Emilio Figueredo
Editor of Analitica, a news website covering Venezuelan politics
Analitica
Episode: What Venezuelans say about Trump’s incursion isn’t what we’ve been told

Host

Brian Lilley
Host of the show; leads interviews and analysis on Canadian politics and international affairs.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 649 ratings
  • Wish I could give a 6

    Excellent work post USA/Israel intervention in Iran. Here is hoping it turns into a long term change for the good in that region. Well done Brian.

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    5
    Reid Baker
    Canada16 days ago
  • Disappointing

    Weak arguments and debates.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    John Lock
    Canada22 days ago
  • Canadas 25 years of mismanagement

    After listening to Martha Findlays comment on the dairy farmers holding the country hostage. Funny how in that 25 years Canada has done alot of poor management decisions to lessen our economic success. Those year only 4/25 years did the right wing parties have a majority. Hmmm?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich61$?
    Canada3 months ago
  • The Best!

    A great podcast diving deep into Canadian political stories … always topical and interesting with informed and well spoken guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc986
    Canada3 months ago
  • Disappointing

    I rely on Full Comment early Monday. An episode on the Ukraine sounded timely. What we got instead was more coulda woulda shoulda. Any half sentient person could see that NATO’s early hesitancy was a recipe for disaster. The only surprise has been how well Ukraine have held out. However, instead of letting that fortitude strengthen Western resolve we have been content to let the carnage continue. While appreciating the hosts attempts to get the guest to address the situation on the ground now w... more

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    JWtwobeagles1
    Canada4 months ago

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Canadian politics plays right into the Carney Liberals’ hands
Q: Does Matt Jenneroo have a chance at winning again as a liberal?
Lorne believes it is very unlikely for Jenneroo to win again as a Liberal due to perceptions of disloyalty and his lack of recognition in his riding.
Canadian politics plays right into the Carney Liberals’ hands
Q: What do you make of his personal decision to cross the floor, Chris?
Chris describes Jenneroo's decision as shameless and questions how someone can make such a switch and look themselves in the mirror every morning.
Why are Liberals attacking efforts to end Trump’s tariff war?
Q: How do you respond to critics who view your actions as partisan?
I believe my role is to work collaboratively and that partisanship should not prevent us from acting in the best interest of our country.
Why are Liberals attacking efforts to end Trump’s tariff war?
Q: What has been the Liberal government's reaction to your initiatives?
Their reaction has been mostly dismissive, with some claiming it was a political stunt rather than a sincere effort for collaboration.
Why are Liberals attacking efforts to end Trump’s tariff war?
Q: How did you approach the Carney government about working together on trade issues?
I made public comments offering to help with building relationships in Washington, but my attempts for private meetings didn't yield results, leading me to take initiative on my own.

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What is Full Comment about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Full Comment features in-depth conversations on Canadian politics, international affairs, and trade, often pairing the host with a rotating cast of guests including former diplomats, security experts, scholars, and prominent political commentators. Recent episodes show a strong emphasis on Indigenous rights and property, U.S.–Canada trade dynamics, China's influence, Middle East geopolitics, and domestic policy debates, all examined through a pragmatic, sometimes partisan lens. The format tends to blend constitutional and policy analysis with real-world implications for homeowners, voters, and policymakers, making it a go-to for listeners seeking grounded, opinionated perspectives on current events. A notable trait is consistently inviting ... more

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