On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast
Story Studio Network, Dave Trafford and iContact ProductionsThe Ledge, n: slang for the legislature. Mostly used by members of the legislative press gallery. On the Ledge posts weekly when the Ontario Legislature is sitting. But there have been times when we've had to "recall" the Ledge for an emergency session to address pressing matters of Ontario politics when Queen's Park isn't sitting!Our OTL team includes former Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne, forme... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Host: Dave Trafford
Guests: Kathleen Wynne (former Ontario Premier), Tim Hudak (Partner, Counsel Public Affairs; former Ontario PC Leader), Keith Leslie (Political Analyst, CHCH), John Wright (CEO, Canada Pulse Insights)
In this week’s episode, Dave... more
October 29, 2025
Host: Dave Trafford
Guests: Kathleen Wynne, John Wright, Keith Leslie
Featured Interview: Neil Hetherington, CEO, Daily Bread Food Bank
In this wide-ranging roundtable, Dave Trafford is joined by former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynn... more
We recorded this week's show about 12 hours before Donald Trump flew off his social media handle and trashed the Canada-US trade talks because of Ontario's anti-tariff ads running on US networks.
For the sake of context this version of this week's s... more
ON THE LEDGE – YOUR ONTARIO POLITICS PODCAST
Host: Dave Trafford
Guests: Keith Leslie (CH Television), Tim Hudak (Partner, Counsel Public Affairs; former Ontario PC leader), John Wright (CEO, Canada Pulse Insights)
Dave Trafford is joined by Keith ... more
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Love it but John Tory? Quit in disgrace, cost TO a fortune for an early election. Bought votes through infrastructure maintenance and low taxes only for the next mayor to have to eat his mistakes and cost all of us a fortune. He has no credibility. You couldn’t get anybody better?
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Canada9 months ago - Audio needs to be fixed
Volume difference between host and guests is too big. You end up having to play with the volume constantly. Good content.
Apple Podcasts4TheBlueCanoeCanadaa year ago - Audio levels
In recent episodes, audio levels differ greatly between the host and guests. I can hardly hear Hudak.and Wynn. I love the podcast at this sound issue makes it very hard to listen to.
Apple Podcasts3OhTHATDSCanadaa year ago - Fix the audio quality!
Great discussions but the audio quality - especially of the guests calling in - is SO poor. Give your guests a proper mic please
Apple Podcasts4hevwjxyCanadaa year ago - Awesome show!
I will listen to all episodes just to hear what Dave’s opinion. Keep up the great work!
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What is On The Ledge about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content features in-depth discussions on current events within Ontario politics, driven by a panel including notable political figures and experts. Each episode thoroughly analyzes pressing issues, ranging from legislative bills and school safety to housing crises and Indigenous rights. The distinctive format includes opinions from former officials and a mix of personal anecdotes that connect political themes to public sentiment, making it relatable and engaging for listeners interested in the socio-political landscape of Ontario. The show also emphasizes the necessity of transparency and accountability from politicians, reflecting ongoing tensions and debates surrounding the provincial government's decisions.
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On The Ledge launched 7 years ago and published 329 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 On The Ledge include:
1. Neil Hetherington
2. Lauren Bates
3. Daniel Nowoselski
4. Malene Stewart
5. Tim Hudak
6. John Wright
7. Sheila Regehr
8. Monique Smith
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