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Curse of Politics

Air Quotes Media
Mark Carney
Pierre Poliev
NDP
Liberal Party
Doug Ford
Ontario Election
Canada
Donald Trump
Conservative Party
Justin Trudeau
Tariffs
Canadian Politics
Pierre Poilievre
Bonnie Crombie
Ontario
Jagmeet Singh
New Democratic Party
Healthcare
Ontario Election Campaign
Carbon Tax

Politics. It’s a blessing and a curse. On good days, it’s about your friends in the foxhole with you. On bad ones, it’s the mountain of votes that went the other way. Either way, it pulls you back in, again, and again, and a f**king again. Like I said: A. Goddamn. Curse. Air Quotes Media brings you "Curse of Politics", the podcast you secretly hate to love — but love anyway — for unfiltered, unscr... more

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Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, the Canadian Climate Institute, Unsmoke Canada, and Enbridge.

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Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, the Canadian Climate Institute, Unsmoke Canada, and Enbridge.

Join us for insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

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Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, the Canadian Climate Institute, Enbridge, and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA).

Join us for insights on the latest in Can... more

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Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, the Canadian Climate Institute, Enbridge, and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA).

Join us for insights on the latest in Can... more

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Recent Guests

Pierre Poilievre
Canadian politician discussed as Poliev in the show
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Domino-OH-Hoo-Hoo!
Mark Carney
Former Governor of the Bank of Canada, featured in speeches analyzed
Global leader in finance/policy
Episode: Domino-OH-Hoo-Hoo!
Pete Hoekstra
Former US Ambassador mentioned as conference speaker
US government
Episode: Domino-OH-Hoo-Hoo!
Mike Pompeo
Former US Secretary of State mentioned as conference speaker
US government
Episode: Domino-OH-Hoo-Hoo!
Avi Lewis
Leader (new NDP leader, discussed as guest)
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Episode: LIVE POD RECORDING: Project Hail Mary
Tim Gitzel
President of Cameco, Saskatchewan energy/uranium executive
Cameco
Episode: Majority or Not to Majority
Fred DeLorey
Conservative strategist and political operative, former national campaign manager for Aaron O'Toole.
Canadian Conservative Party
Episode: Jivani Goes To Washington
Nick Taylor Vasey
Political reporter at Politico
Politico
Episode: Pope Funeral for PM?
Mickey Dreech
Political journalist from Politico
Politico
Episode: Curse the Debate Commission

Host

David Herle
Host of Curse of Politics panel discussion; guides discussion and leads the panel.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Stop Jorden

    Can you please get rid of Jorden. She tries to be so righteous but is actually pretty evil. Mean girl vibes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pochton
    Canada24 days ago
  • Best Podcast - BUT THE ADS

    I love this podcast. I wait every week checking frantically for the newest episode. BUT THE ADS ARE UNBEARABLE. They interrupt all flow in the conversation and are a random length that is hard to skip. Please, for the love of god, at least introduce a subscriber offer where I can pay to not hear anything else about how Telus is seeking to screw me over or anything else from Unsmoke Canada about how totally cool vaping is. The ads stand in opposition to most of the views espoused by the host and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KSE1989
    Canada2 months ago
  • Not good. Quite biased.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    DConny1
    2 months ago
  • Unbalanced

    Need Kory there to keep you “Centered”. Political feedback too left. I do like Scott Reid’s sense of humour, but he is a scuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Blooz Clues
    Canada2 months ago
  • Holy ads!

    This podcast is what happens when you take 15min of decent political commentary, chop it up with 30min worth of ads, and don’t even bother with an audio bumper to differentiate the two. It’s like the producers have never listened to a podcast before.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Corran Barlowe
    Canada2 months ago

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Listeners praise candid, insider-style political analysis and humor.
Some listeners feel the show leans liberal or exhibits echoes; others defend the honesty and depth of analysis.
Ads are a frequent complaint; pacing and ad length can disrupt flow.

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Apple Podcasts
#26
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#100
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#228
Hong Kong/News/Politics

Talking Points

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The Game Has Changed
Q: How do you believe Poliev's approach to Trump will affect his political standing?
It could lead to a better public perception if he successfully appears more supportive and mature while managing party dissent.
The Game Has Changed
Q: What did you think of Poliev's speech at the Economic Club?
It was a tactical repositioning and aimed at minimizing his past stance on Trump while connecting to economic issues.
Pope Funeral for PM?
Q: Should Mark Kearney go to the Pope's funeral this weekend?
It's a bad idea since there's important work to do here in Canada and attending would not serve substantive political impact.
Debate Reaction with Kyla 👍👎
Q: Were there shifts in voter sentiment evident from the polling data shared?
Yes, poll data indicated shifts away from Ford towards the Liberals and NDP, with changes noted among left and soft conservative voters.
Debate Reaction with Kyla 👍👎
Q: What were the performance reactions of the candidates during the debate?
Doug Ford was seen as more vulnerable but held his cool overall; Bonnie Crombie's performance was criticized as she didn't utilize the camera well; Marit Stiles was effective in her delivery.

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A sharp, opinionated political panel that brings together backroom operatives and commentators to dissect Canadian politics with humor, candor, and rapid-fire exchanges. Episodes typically analyze leadership battles, policy shifts, energy and climate policy, and cross-border dynamics, often weighing messaging against real-world outcomes while weaving in timely sponsor mentions. A notable edge is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, mix policy with insider storytelling, and push back on public narratives, making it a likely fit for listeners who enjoy edgy, insider-politics commentary and a fast-paced discussion cadence.

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1. Pierre Poilievre
2. Mark Carney
3. Pete Hoekstra
4. Mike Pompeo
5. Avi Lewis
6. Tim Gitzel
7. Fred DeLorey
8. Nick Taylor Vasey

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