
Gloves Off is about the threat to Canada’s sovereignty and how the country can thrive in the new world disorder. Because it’s not just about surviving as a nation. It’s about winning. Hosted by journalist and author Stephen Marche.
It’s been a year of the old world order falling apart. The rules-based international order is over. But it’s also been a year of great unthinkable change—change to the ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this extended interview, Stephen Marche speaks with Anthony Dworkin of the European Council on Foreign Relations about whether Canada and Europe can build a new middle power alliance in a world increasingly shaped by U.S. and Chinese power.
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In this extended interview, Stephen Marche speaks with Gil Durán, author of The Nerd Reich about Silicon Valley’s radical turn against democracy. They explore the rise of tech oligarchs, the political power of billionaires, the weaponization of socia... more
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As Canada inches closer to China’s “global swagger” to escape the US’s orbit, do we even know who we’re dealing with? Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Jonathan Cheng, The Wall Street Journal‘s China B... more
In this extended interview, economist Dan Ciuriak speaks with Stephen Marche about what a trade war with the United States would actually mean for Canada—and why the bigger opportunity may be building new markets, strengthening our economy, and takin... more
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I love this podcast and Marche is fantastic. But one quibble: please don’t ever ever ever again use the Gloves Off podcast home to steer listeners to the CANADALAND podcast the way you did just a few days ago in encouraging us to listening to its ChinaMaxxing episode. I didn’t even make it through the opening insufferable, obnoxious “Everybody’s ChinaMaxxing” sound montage. Please, if it’s not a new “Gloves Off” episode, just stay dark until there is one.
Gloves Off is an excellent podcast. Every Canadian should listen to it. Stephen Marche speaks with fascinating, informed people who explore all aspects of our current crisis. The episode with economist Dan Ciuriak is one of the most enlightening..
The speech 'skips' almost like a scratched cd (or is it only for me?)
Great topics and discussion. I wish cross check episodes would be available as audio only as well.
Please please keep up this momentum. We are becoming a new Canada. Looking forward to Season 3.
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The series centers on Canada's evolving role in a rearranged global order, arguing for a shift from reliance on the US toward a pragmatic middle-power strategy built on sovereignty, economic resilience, and diversified alliances. Through rigorous interviews with policy scholars, military experts, and cultural commentators, it maps out how Canada can “win” in a world of growing geopolitical fragmentation, leveraging defense readiness, regional cooperation, and strategic diplomacy. A standout feature is the breadth of guests—from seasoned generals and political scientists to prominent authors—paired with a research-driven approach that underpins practical proposals for national autonomy and influence.
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Recent guests on Gloves Off include:
1. Gil Durán
2. Jonathan Cheng
3. Alastair Campbell
4. Rutger Bregman
5. Julie Smith
6. Aalia Elachi
7. Gil Duran
8. Margarethe Vestager
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