
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 256 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

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