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The Breach Show

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Canada
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Doug Ford
New Democratic Party
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Donald Trump
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Housing Policy
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Climate Justice
NDP
Housing Crisis
Anti-Migrant Sentiment
Haiti
United States
Universal Healthcare

A bi-weekly podcast from The Breach featuring sharp commentary on politics and movements in Canada.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes88Founded4 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Last week, The Breach exposed a secret network used by Canadian universities to crack down on pro-Palestine activism on campuses.

Reporters Euan Thomson and David Slater sit down with coordinating editor Saima Desai to go behind the scenes of their ... more

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Climate change caused by the burning of fossil fuels is making extreme wildfire seasons more common in Canada. But if you were to tune into CBC News, you might not even make the connection.

Tara Mahoney sits down with Desmond Cole to discuss gaps in... more

Mark Carney is overseeing a massive expansion of AI data centres in Canada, and it’s raising all kinds of concerns.

Marcus Werner reports on the fast-growing movement that’s rising up against the wave of planned data centre projects—and in some case... more

The Breach just launched a new book, A New Democratic Party: The Comeback of the Left.

At the Toronto launch, Desmond Cole spoke to three contributors, former MP Matthew Green, feminist activist Judy Rebick, and editor Martin Lukacs, who discuss an... more

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Recent Guests

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
Lindsay Rahlheiser
Urban economist tracking regulatory gaps in the sector
York University
Episode: Inside the Canada-wide fight against AI data centres
Narendra Nairn
City councilor in Hamilton voicing local concerns
City of Hamilton
Episode: Inside the Canada-wide fight against AI data centres
Toren LaRocque
Organizer of Vancouver's data center resistance movement
No AI Vancouver
Episode: Inside the Canada-wide fight against AI data centres
Nrinder Nand
Community advocate referenced in broader discussion
Episode: Inside the Canada-wide fight against AI data centres
Graham Cox
Researcher at Unifor
Unifor
Episode: The right to strike is in Carney’s corporate crosshairs
Matt Wildcat
Member of the Irminskin Cree Nation and Assistant Professor, Director of Indigenous Governance, University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Alberta separatists vs. First Nations
Avi Lewis
Leader-elect of the New Democratic Party, journalist, filmmaker, activist
New Democratic Party of Canada
Episode: What to make of a Lewis-led NDP?

Host

Desmond Cole
Host of The Breach Show; frequent commentator on Canadian politics and social justice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Much Needed Perspective

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No Grift
    Canada4 months ago
  • Very Informative

    Tackles interesting subjects not covered in mainstream media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eraqee
    Canada6 months ago
  • Lame

    The worst parts of liberal arts student union socialism distilled into a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OGNDP
    Canada6 months ago
  • I have had to reevaluate this as a previous supporter. The Breach is undermining it's credibility by failing to fact check itself. The episode reviewing 2025 has completely failed to report who is the Minister of Agriculture in Canada (isn't Kody Blois, it's Heath Macdonald). And what the heck are they referring to about increasing numbers of animals slaughtered? I'm calling bull and a lack of basis is reality. Seriously, why haven't they been fact checking their episodes?

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Aurorespera
    7 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for providing fresh, perspective-rich Canadian political analysis.

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#31
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Apple Podcasts
#218
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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.
The right to strike is in Carney’s corporate crosshairs
Q: And who would these potential changes to the labor code impact?
Cox describes that the changes would impact workers in large federal-employer sectors and could constrain bargaining and strike rights, potentially affecting essential services and maintenance of infrastructure.
The right to strike is in Carney’s corporate crosshairs
Q: Graham, how did you first realize that Mark Carney was coming after the right to strike?
Graham explains the initial signal was the fast-tracked 36-day consultation on the labor code, the regulatory review signals, and the sectors affected like pipelines and rail where federally regulated labor relations are governed.

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A sharp Canadian politics show that centers on left-leaning analysis, Indigenous rights, labor issues, and critiques of militarism and state policy. Episodes frequently feature academics, activists, journalists, and politicians discussing policy debates, party renewal, and social movements, with a strong emphasis on governance, governance reform, and the intersection of domestic and international policy. Noteworthy is a consistent willingness to challenge power structures, bring marginalized perspectives into conversations, and connect grassroots activism to national policy debates. This mix makes it a good fit for listeners who want policy nuance, critical perspectives on democracy and justice, and voices from Indigenous, labor, and progre... more

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