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 | 186 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||
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Amanda Lang does a great job both because she asks the right questions and because she is passionate about Canada. The guests are surprisingly articulate to a person—it’s nice to hear what our politicians are capable of in the right forum.
Apple Podcasts5Maphib
Canada4 months ago - Good topics but tired opinions
I’ve listened to a number of these podcasts but while these conversations are worth having, the guests generally express tired views I’ve heard before, especially in the more abstract or macroeconomic conversations.
Apple Podcasts2PinkPine25Canada7 months ago - Amazing
We need more of Amanda Lang.
Apple Podcasts5Steven1234567Canada9 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 Addict59 months agoAurorespera- Best Canadian Policy Pod
Very little slant. Very helpful.
Apple Podcasts5Chris Sta113Canada10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #61 | Canada/News/Politics |
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This series centers Canadian policy, economy, and governance through conversations with policymakers, industry leaders, and academics. Episodes frequently tackle macroeconomic trends, housing policy, energy strategy, climate policy, and the regulatory environment, with a focus on practical implications for business, investment, and public life. Notable strengths include a clear host-driven approach that connects high-level policy questions to real-world outcomes, plus thoughtful guests who bring both sector expertise and public-sector perspective. Listeners are likely those who want deep context on Canada's policy choices, how they affect markets and communities, and concrete ideas for growth, resilience, and reform.
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Recent guests on Wonk include:
1. Joseph Pine
2. Charles Brindamour
3. Gregor Robertson
4. Frank McKenna
5. John McKenzie
6. Carol Wilding
7. Susannah Pierce
8. Robert Asselin
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