NOW and NEXT
Dave TraffordWelcome In!This is NOW and NEXT: What’s happening NOW and how does that inform what’s happening NEXT? Veteran journalist and “Recovering News Director”, Dave Trafford hosts and produces this weekly news commentary podcast. It offers made-in-Canada, independent, unique analysis of the current stories and issues affecting your family, your business, your health, and your pocketbook. Based in Toronto... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 413 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||
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First time listener, very informative. Interesting learning the BGC and the role it plays in helping youth. I know where I will be donating. All levels of government should be giving much needed $$$ to this organization. Thanks for the insight.
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Canada3 years ago - Dave is awesome!
Great show!
Apple Podcasts5AlmoosCanada3 years ago - Thoughtful, balanced, engaging and fun!
I’m a big fan of Dave’s, who I find very thoughtful and balanced in his commentary, but in a way that draws you in and is fun to listen to. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5former tech bankerCanada4 years ago - Just what I’ve been looking for.
Love having a (regular, hopefully) Ontario politics podcast hosted by pro pod folk. I was missing On the Ledge, glad to have Dave Trafford in my notifications again!
Apple Podcasts5TheMadBalmerCanada4 years ago - Chatter that Matters
A fabulous podcast and a great lesson in life for people wanting, planning or being forced to make a pivot. Tony
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A weekly Canadian political and current affairs show offering independent, domestic analysis on politics, policy, and public issues. Conversations frequently center on Ontario governance, policing, infrastructure, FOI/transparency, and education, with a mix of roundtable discussions and expert guests that provide practical perspectives for professionals in business, media, and public affairs. Noteworthy are its hands-on policy debates, frank assessments of government messaging, and a tendency to blend local and national issues with international context, all delivered in accessible, often brisk discussions. The format and recurring contributors suggest a show that appeals to communicators, policymakers, and business leaders who want clear t... more
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1. On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast
2. Moore in the Morning
3. Curse of Politics
4. The Paikin Podcast
5. The Jerry Agar Show
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NOW and NEXT launched 8 years ago and published 413 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on NOW and NEXT include:
1. Dr. Cinde Lock
2. Claude Feig
3. Frank Cohn
4. Tim Hudak
5. Avi Lewis
6. Adams Hevo
7. Jerry Agar
8. Dave Trafford
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