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The Breach Show

The Breach
Canada
Mark Carney
Israel
Doug Ford
Gaza
Pierre Poilievre
New Democratic Party
Donald Trump
Palestine
Pharmacare
Political Engagement
Housing Policy
Healthcare
NDP
Corporate Power
Climate Justice
Housing Crisis
Anti-Migrant Sentiment
Haiti
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A bi-weekly podcast from The Breach featuring sharp commentary on politics and movements in Canada.

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In a historic court decision, the BC Supreme Court says Canada needs a legal pathway for “compassion clubs” that aim to reduce overdose deaths by supplying safer drugs.

Lawyer DJ Larkin sits down with Desmond Cole to break down the decision and disc... more

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Danielle Smith has a strategy to shift the blame for Alberta’s ailing public services, and appeal to the far-right forces in her base: point the finger at immigrants.

Alberta researcher Bronwyn Bragg sits down with Saima Desai to bust Danielle Smith... more

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Mark Carney’s investment summit advanced a right-wing corporate agenda—from airport privatization to tax breaks to environmental deregulation—while dressing it up as patriotic defiance of Donald Trump.

Martin Lukacs joins Desmond Cole to break down ... more

The world’s wealthiest investors are coming to Canada—and they want a piece of our public infrastructure.

Council of Canadians campaigner Nik Barry-Shaw joins Desmond Cole to explain how Mark Carney’s glitzy investment summit could pave the way for ... more

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Recent Guests

DJ Larkin
Executive Director of Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
Episode: They risked jail time to provide safer drugs—and won
Bronwyn Bragg
Assistant professor researching migration at the University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge / Parkland Institute
Episode: Busting Danielle Smith’s immigration myths
Martin Lukacs
Managing editor of The Breach
The Breach
Episode: How Carney’s summit maple-washed a giant corporate giveaway
Nik Barry-Shaw
Campaigner with the Council of Canadians, co-author of Paved with Good Intentions
Council of Canadians
Episode: Carney’s investment summit is putting Canada on the auction block
Bruce Livesey
Award-winning journalist, investigative reporter and author; Green Party candidate in Beaches East York by-election
The Breach, Green Party of Canada
Episode: Is Doug Ford finally sinking?
Euan Thomson
Founder of Drug Data Decoded, Alberta drug policy analysis website
Journalist
Episode: Uncovering a university network spying on pro-Palestine activism
David Slater
Data journalist who has written about institutional accountability
Journalist
Episode: Uncovering a university network spying on pro-Palestine activism
Tara Mahoney
Research and engagement coordinator and post-doctoral fellow at Simon Fraser University's Community Engaged Research Initiative
Simon Fraser University
Episode: Why won’t CBC say ‘fossil fuels’ when reporting on wildfires?
Marcus Werner
Journalist conducting reportage inside the growing movement against AI data centers
The Breach
Episode: Inside the Canada-wide fight against AI data centres

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Co-hosts and long-running anchor team with emphasis on Canadian politics, investigative journalism, and left-leaning commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • Intelligent and informative

    Love the show. Excellent content and wonderful guests. No amount of Koch or Peter Thiel money on the right, can create this kind of honest enlightened content. Coverage of Carney’s extreme right swing is not being covered by regular news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $Ranger16
    Canadaa month ago
  • Doug Ford episode

    Excellent episode on Doug Ford. Thanks for reminding me of his record. All people of Ontario ought to listen and pay attention. We haven’t even mentioned the fiasco with banning speed cameras!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emelley
    Canada2 months ago
  • Every Canadian should listen to this!

    I’m a new listener and i’ve been looking for a show like this. The last one i listen to was about defunding the police. Loved hearing sense about a very Canadian problem. This episode gave me tools on how to argue for these policies. ☺️ thanks ✌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anab I
    Canada5 months ago
  • Much Needed Perspective

    The Breach provides much needed perspective in Canadian media, now more than ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No Grift
    Canada7 months ago
  • Very Informative

    Tackles interesting subjects not covered in mainstream media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eraqee
    Canada9 months ago

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Some reviewers call out bias or partisan framing, but many praise rigorous journalism.
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Listeners praise the show for clear, trusted analysis of Canadian politics and policy.

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They risked jail time to provide safer drugs—and won
Q: So when the government argued that people who consume these drugs have alternatives to the compassion club, you would dispute that?
Yes—multiple authorities and evidence show that existing alternatives are not sufficiently reducing risk or mortality, and the Dolph model offers immediate safety and accessibility without forcing individuals to navigate fragmented medical systems.
They risked jail time to provide safer drugs—and won
Q: DJ, given the ongoing crisis of the toxic drug supply in British Columbia and across this country, what's the significance of this decision by Justice Catherine Murray?
The ruling is a vindication for communities previously marginalized by drug policy, highlighting that safer, openly operating models can reduce harm and potentially save lives, while signaling a government need to create a legal pathway for regulated access within a short timeframe.
Why won’t CBC say ‘fossil fuels’ when reporting on wildfires?
Q: What prompted you to undertake The Quiet Alarm Project?
The host asked Tara what motivated the research, and Tara explained that witnessing extreme heat and wildfires during her personal life, including her newborn's timing during a heat event, spurred a collaborative, community-engaged research effort to examine CBC's climate coverage.
The right to strike is in Carney’s corporate crosshairs
Q: Why is the government's use of Section 107 considered a threat to workers, in your view?
Cox explains that while the language has existed for over a century, the broad interpretive use of 107 to end strikes can undermine bargaining power and that judicial review is necessary, with concerns about abuse in minority governments.
The right to strike is in Carney’s corporate crosshairs
Q: So in what way do you think people are getting it wrong when it comes to Carney being a serious and competent leader for this moment?
The guest argues that popularity does not equate to expertise in labor relations and that a crisis narrative is being used to push ideological changes that neglect the complexities and democratic processes involved in bargaining.

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What is The Breach Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show analyzes Canadian politics, media criticism, labor rights, climate accountability, Indigenous governance, and grassroots movements with a strong investigative journalism lens. Guests range from journalists and academics to union leaders, Indigenous activists, and political organizers, often linking policy debates to on-the-ground impacts in communities. The tone tends to be combative in defense of progressive perspectives, with a consistent emphasis on transparency, democratic participation, and the intersections of public policy with social justice. A notable trait is the willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and spotlight under-covered issues, from university surveillance to data-center activism a... more

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2. Bronwyn Bragg
3. Martin Lukacs
4. Nik Barry-Shaw
5. Bruce Livesey
6. Euan Thomson
7. David Slater
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