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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

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As America pulls back from its traditional alliances, what does that mean for Canada and the future of the global order?

In this extended interview, Stephen Marche revisits his conversation with Julianne Smith, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and for... more

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In this extended interview,Stephen Marche speaks with Tim Mak, Editor of the Kyiv-based publication The Counteroffensive about Ukraine’s drone war and the future of warfare. They explore how Ukraine’s decentralized defence-tech ecosystem is driving r... more

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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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Tim Mak
Journalist and editor who runs The Counteroffensive and The Arsenal in Kyiv
The Counteroffensive, The Arsenal
Episode: Ukraine and the Future of Warfare: Drone Technology, Defence, and What Canada can Learn
Gil Durán
Independent journalist, author of The Nerd Reich newsletter and host of the Nerd Reich podcast
Nerd Reich / Independent Journalist
Episode: What's Behind Google Maps renaming Lake Ontario: The Politicization of the Tech Oligarchs Who Want to Break Democracy: Extended Interview with Gil Durán
Jonathan Cheng
The Wall Street Journal's China Bureau Chief
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: From CANADALAND: Is Carney Chinamaxxing?
Julie Smith
Permanent representative to NATO under Biden
NATO
Episode: Cross Check: What Are We Fighting For?
Alistair Campbell
Political operator, commentator
Independent/Political communications
Episode: Cross Check: What Are We Fighting For?
Rutger Bregman
Political historian and theorist, author of Utopia for Realists
Author/Academic
Episode: Cross Check: What Are We Fighting For?
Alastair Campbell
Political operative, co-host of The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics (podcast)
Episode: What Are We Fighting For?
Paris Marx
Canadian tech critic
Episode: Cross Check: How Canada Beats Tech Influence
Aalia Elachi
Advocate featured in the episode discussing the Australian Heads Up Alliance and social media ban for kids under 16
Heads Up Alliance / Australian Families delaying social media
Episode: How Canada Beats Tech Influence

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Stephen Marche
Host of Gloves Off; journalist and author.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 686 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    therojay
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent series

    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..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kits Pat
    Canadaa month ago
  • The speech 'skips' almost like a scratched cd (or is it only for me?)

    Podcast Addict
    3
    wVVR79
    a month ago
  • Season 2 is even better

    Great topics and discussion. I wish cross check episodes would be available as audio only as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteSim
    Canadaa month ago
  • Keep it up!

    Please please keep up this momentum. We are becoming a new Canada. Looking forward to Season 3.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cavendish 2020
    Canadaa month ago

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Show consistently delivers insightful, policy-focused discussions with strong guest lineups.
Quality production and well-structured episodes are frequently highlighted.
Listeners appreciate rigorous analysis and practical ideas for Canada's sovereignty and global role.
Some critiques note occasional perceived bias or strong stances; others praise bold, thought-provoking takes.

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#53
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Ukraine and the Future of Warfare: Drone Technology, Defence, and What Canada can Learn
Q: Are drones the future of warfare?
Drones are likely a major component but not the sole future of warfare; the host and Mak emphasize that the future hinges on a culture of rapid innovation and a mix of technologies, including 3D printing, human talent, and adaptable strategies, rather than relying on drones alone.
Ukraine and the Future of Warfare: Drone Technology, Defence, and What Canada can Learn
Q: How rapidly do the innovations take place?
Innovation accelerates as new drones appear and countermeasures are developed in quick succession, with Ukrainian engineers and military alike iterating rapidly in combat hubs; the pace can be measured in days to weeks rather than years, and the key takeaway is that the process of innovating under pressure, not any single product, drives battlefield advantage.
Cross Check: How Canada Beats Tech Influence
Q: What steps are countries taking to address these challenges?
Many Western democracies are pursuing a mix of age restrictions, safety-focused regulations, antitrust-style or structural reforms in ad tech, and data governance to curb the most harmful dynamics while seeking to preserve innovation.
Cross Check: How Canada Beats Tech Influence
Q: What is the core threat posed by tech elites to democracy according to your guests?
They argue that the ownership and control of platforms, feeds, and data by a small number of powerful actors undermines democratic processes, and that public policy needs stronger regulation and collaborative international action to rebalance power.
Trade Bazooka and Other Economic Cards: Canada, Europe and New Middle Power Alliances Moving Away from U.S.
Q: What do you think de-dollarization could look like in practice for Europe and its allies?
De-dollarization is being discussed as a strategic possibility, but credible alternatives are not yet ready; moves among BRICS and some Gulf partners show interest, yet wide-scale shift would require major changes in capital markets and trust in new reserve currencies, making a rapid transition unlikely in the near term.

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This program consistently centers Canada's sovereignty in a shifting global order, examining how middle powers can hedge against traditional alliances while pursuing practical strategies to strengthen national capacity. Episodes frequently feature high-profile geopolitical insiders, policy experts, and tech/digital sovereignty thinkers, with threads on NATO, defense, trade, and the regulatory tech landscape. The show is notable for its rigorous, policy-forward discussions, a willingness to challenge orthodoxies, and for presenting concrete mechanisms—such as regional coalitions, industrial strategies, and digital sovereignty initiatives—that could help listeners navigate a multipolar world. Listeners likely appreciate thorough analysis, cro... more

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2. Gil Durán
3. Jonathan Cheng
4. Julie Smith
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