Curse of Politics
Air Quotes MediaPolitics. 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 349 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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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, Interac, and Enbridge.
David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian poli... more
Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Interac, and Enbridge.
David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian poli... more
Happy Thanksgiving! Come for the Turkey recipes ... and stay for the politics at 11:30 ;)
Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Interac, and Enbridge.
David Herle, Scot... more
Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Interac, and Enbridge.
David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian poli... more
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- This podcast represents everything wrong with this country.
If you are looking for an echo chamber of highly paid, insular political operatives who are completely out of touch with the average Canadian, look no further than Curse of Politics.
While the podcast positions itself as a sharp, unscripted look behind the curtain of Canadian strategy, it frequently devolves into a masterclass in Laurentian elite navel-gazing. Scott Reid and his rotating band of regular panel contributors—including David Herle, Jordan Leichnitz, and ostensibly conservative-but-c... more
Apple Podcasts1BigJohnStud6969
Canada5 days ago Sharp and insightful. I never miss an episode
Podcast Addict59 days agoRory77- Very worth the time
I look forward to this every Monday. One request, we don’t need the little hype clips at the start of the podcast. i’m coming to the podcast purposefully for listening to it. The clip isn’t going to make me listen or not and I don’t think it is for a non-regular listen
Apple Podcasts5fasterfaster777Canada12 days ago - Liberals
Leftist sycophant for the federal liberals and Canada’s continuing decline.
Not entertaining.
No stars if that was allowed
Apple Podcasts1Listening—-Canada21 days ago - Kitchen Table Politics
I am so thankful that this trio remains authentic. I love this carnival of punditry. Sometimes I talk back while I'm listening... disconcerting certainly, but that is how comfortable I'm with them. I am not a political wanna be. I am a citizen that wants to be informed. I want to challenge my perceptions about the political landscape. Thank you for making me think.
Apple Podcasts5Pozzo&LCanadaa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Canada/News |
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A sharp, panel-driven take on Canadian politics, blending rigorous policy analysis with brisk banter among seasoned political operatives. Episodes frequently dissect housing affordability, energy policy, federal messaging, and cross-border relations, while weaving in current events, leadership dynamics, and strategic communications. The show's strength lies in its candid, behind-the-scenes perspective from longtime political insiders, with occasional guests who contribute frontline perspectives from politics and media, and sponsor integrations that reflect its policy-adjacent focus. This format provides listeners with actionable insights on messaging, coalition-building, and policy trade-offs, wrapped in a candid, humorous tone that helps d... more
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Recent guests on Curse of Politics include:
1. Kory Teneycke
2. Spencer Van Dyke
3. Jordan Leichnitz
4. Gordon Pinsent
5. Fred DeLorey
6. Pierre Poilievre
7. Mark Carney
8. Pete Hoekstra
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