WONK is a show about big ideas in unprecedented times. Hosted by Amanda Lang, we unpack some of the most pressing issues and challenges facing Canada, and talk to some leading thinkers and policymakers about how to tackle them. New episodes drop on Thursdays. This feed also hosts the archive for Public Policy Forum's podcast, Policy Speaking.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||
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Canada’s recent federal budget has been called generational and transformational. Of course, it's been called that by the government that passed it, but there's no question that this budget comes at a pivotal moment for Canada. Host Amanda Lang talks... more
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For most of human history, free speech was not a welcome concept. The notion that all ideas or expressions are equal is a pretty new one, and it could be argued a dangerous one. Fara Dabhoiwala, a senior research scholar at Princeton and author of ‘W... more
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We need more of Amanda Lang.
Apple Podcasts5Steven1234567
Canada2 months ago Understanding policy partly means listening to different perspectives. This podcast is a good introduction to the news behind the news, focusing on the day's emerging politics across all areas of Canadian life.
Podcast Addict53 months agoAurorespera- Best Canadian Policy Pod
Very little slant. Very helpful.
Apple Podcasts5Chris Sta113Canada3 months ago - Much improved
I’ve been listening more consistently since Amanda Lang took over as host. She has a good voice (no vocal fry, croakiness, twang, or other irritating quality). Her guests are thoughtful.
Recently episode on AI with Valerie Posano was excellent.
Apple Podcasts5LoganhammanCanada5 months ago - To much animal crossing :/
I saw this,thought of axel (my blue elephant villager)and started laughing :). I know this is a bit of topic but still funny.have a nice day/night/afternoon.
Apple Podcasts2moeljoroCanada8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #57 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #207 | Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  Japan/News/Politics |
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Content focuses on significant and complex challenges facing Canada, including economic trends, public policy issues, housing affordability, and the implications of artificial intelligence. The discussions often feature expert guests from diverse fields, such as economics, human rights, finance, and technology, enabling a broad understanding of contemporary Canadian issues. This podcast is distinctive for its in-depth, nuanced conversations that aim to make policy discussions accessible to a wider audience, encouraging listeners to engage critically with the topics presented.
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1. Danielle Smith
2. Matthew Boswell
3. Fara Dabhoiwala
4. Stéfane Marion
5. David Frum
6. Catherine McKenna
7. Ava Smithing
8. Tiff Macklem
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