
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 | 279 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

Trust in legacy journalism is plummeting, and after years working inside the CBC, Tara Henley has a good idea why. The author of the new book, The Trust Spiral: Why the Media Needs Objectivity, discusses with Brian how broad-mindedness in newsrooms w... more
Detractors like to say that House of Commons decorum has never been worse than it is today, but don’t be so sure. Charlie Feldman is author of the new book, Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada’s Colourful Unparliamentary Past. He joins Brian to recoun... more
Civilizations die from suicide, not murder, as a famous historian once said. And Canada’s in the process of administering MAID on itself, says author and professor Gad Saad. He discusses his new bestselling book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind, w... more
British politics has become a farce, with Andy Burnham now the United Kingdom’s seventh prime minister in a decade. And no one knows what he really stands for or if he’ll even outlast the last six, as Daniel Hannan, head of the Institute of Economic ... more
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You decision to include gambling ads in you podcast is a big mistake. It will cause you to loose listeners.
What great insight from Former Newfoundland premier Brian Peckford. As always Brian thanks for providing the clarity on what the Liberal Gov is up to. Canadians need more of this reporting.
Mostly a great podcast but Warren Kinsella is a bit too much. Shows why the country is in a mess
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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A politically focused interview show known for candid discussion of current Canadian policy, governance, and global affairs, often featuring guests who provide insider perspectives or expert analysis. Episodes frequently center on national security, immigration, energy, trade, and media landscape, with a mix of host-led questioning and panel-style debate. Noteworthy traits include its willingness to bridge insider knowledge with provocative takes, cross-Atlantic comparisons, and timely, policy-driven conversations that appeal to listeners who want clear implications for business, politics, and society.
Across recent episodes, the show stands out for its forthright framing of policy issues, attention to regulatory and economic impacts on en... more
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Recent guests on Full Comment include:
1. Tara Henley
2. Charlie Feldman
3. Daniel Hannan
4. Hank Idsinga
5. Danielle Haas
6. Brett Wilson
7. Emily Laidlaw
8. Danny Citrinowicz
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