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The Bureau Podcast

Sam Cooper
China
Canada
Vancouver
Mark Carney
Iran
United States
Sinaloa Cartel
Israel
Xi Jinping
Chinese Communist Party
Ryan Wedding
Epstein
Beijing
United Front Work Department
Zhang Youxia
Chi Lop Tse
Mexican Cartels
Toronto
Venezuela
David Eby

Investigative Journalism. Anti-Corruption. Counter-Disinformation. Whistleblowers. Sunlight. Connecting the dots on The Bureau's big stories with Sam Cooper and guests. www.thebureau.news

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OTTAWA — In this episode, I sit down with Indo-Pacific researcher Cleo Paskal and frequent Bureau guest Chris Meyer to investigate a part of the world that rarely commands sustained Western attention — but could determine the outcome of the next glob... more

OTTAWA — This week, MPs on the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security unanimously agreed to hold hearings this fall into Canada’s national-security clearance and vetting system.

The probe follows the arrest of a Canadian intern wh... more

OTTAWA – I joined Brian Lilley for a wide-ranging conversation that started with the machinery of Beijing’s foreign influence in Canada and Conservative leadership politics, then moved into MP Larry Brock’s departure and Brian’s explosive scoop: Broc... more

OTTAWA — When Gord Magill asked me onto his podcast on July 1, I said yes for a reason I don't often get to act on. Magill is not commenting from a distance. He is a third-generation trucker who has driven the ice roads of northern Canada, the Austra... more

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Marc Cohodes
Legendary American investor and short seller
Self-Directed Investments / Public Commentary
Episode: 'Moral Hazard on Steroids': The Investor Who Called the Big Short Says Carney's Condo Bailout Is Worse Than 2008 Subprime Fiasco
Rushan Abbas
Uyghur American human rights advocate; co-founder and executive director of Campaign for Uyghurs
Campaign for Uyghurs
Episode: “I Wonder How Many People Mark Carney Has Around Him That’s Actually Working for China": Rushan Abbas, author of Unbroken.
Grace Jin Drexel
Daughter of Ezra Jin, advocate for his release; public figure sharing her family's story
The Bureau Podcast guest
Episode: "There's a Whole Machinery that Could Not Want Me To Do What I Have To Do" : Grace Jin Drexel
Jason Pack
American researcher on the Middle East, based in London; researcher of Epstein networks
Disorder Podcast / Disorder Research
Episode: What Money Couldn't Buy: The Intelligence Logic Behind the Epstein Cover-Up
Garry Clement
Former RCMP officer and undercover specialist, author of Undercover
RCMP
Episode: How Canada Birthed a Sinaloa Cartel Boss: A Veteran Mountie With 50 Years of Experience Explains the Unthinkable Rise of Ryan Wedding
Cheryl Yu
Researcher at the Jamestown Foundation
Jamestown Foundation
Episode: The Bureau Podcast: How United Front Networks Build Access—And Why Canada Is a Prime Target
Negar Mojtahedi
Canadian investigative journalist with Iran International English
Iran International English
Episode: BREAKING Iranian Revolt Update: The “Trump Factor,” a Revolt Spreading Beyond Iran’s Traditional Fault Lines, and Exposing Iranian Guard Networks in Canada
Dennis Molinaro
Canadian author and former national security analyst; historian
Episode: ‘Old Friends’ of Beijing: Dennis Molinaro on Trudeau and the Elite Networks That Rewired Canada–China Relations
Jesse Ferreras
Author of a fictional book on Vancouver real estate
Author
Episode: Vancouver Real Estate Horror Story: How Author Jesse Ferreras Turned a Broken Housing Market into Gothic Fiction

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Well done 👍🏼

    2026-01 • Good to hear attention paid to woefully underreported issues of Canadian public interest. Excellent work by Sam Cooper.

    2026-05 • For Jason James: Canada is a “social democracy” with a mixed market economy and a robust social safety net — NOT “socialist”. 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xaintonge
    Canada3 months ago
  • He took the money.

    Sam is so cartoonish, especially evident in person. Anyone as incurious as him obviously took the money that real independent media did not.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M.Y. Ready
    Canada5 months ago
  • Carney just like Trudeau, Cretien, Trudeau I….

    China owns the Liberal party of Canada. Once again Sam points out along with Brian Lilly the Ma debacle of a committee meeting examination. Terrible government work. Ma is a Chinese Communist Party shrill and everyone now sees it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reid Baker
    Canada5 months ago
  • Well done 👍🏼

    Good to hear attention paid to woefully underreported issues of Canadian public interest. Excellent work by Sam Cooper.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xaintonge
    Canada8 months ago
  • Trump sympathisers

    😬

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mamninami
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate rigorous, underreported Canadian public-interest journalism and demand for accountability.
Praise for content that connects domestic policy to broader international dynamics, though some reviews note pacing and tone can be intense.
Show is viewed as brave and independent, sometimes polarizing, but generally respected for depth and sourcing.
Feedback often highlights strong investigative rigor, with some criticism aimed at co-host dynamics.

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Ottawa Opens Probe Into NATO Intern Vetting, And Global Affairs Question Can’t Be Avoided
Q: What are the allegations against the intern tied to NATO?
The guest outlines that a Canadian national of Chinese origin is accused of espionage at NATO's high command and that she may be connected to a criminal organization, with limited public details but ongoing legal proceedings.
The CCP Wants a Say in Who Leads Canadian Parties—and Has Worked Against O’Toole and Poilievre
Q: How does Jamestown Foundation describe Canada's political ecosystem in relation to United Front activities?
Jamestown Foundation's report highlights multiple groups in Canada tied to the United Front that mobilize voters and pressure political actors, suggesting a coordinated effort to influence political outcomes rather than isolated incidents.
The CCP Wants a Say in Who Leads Canadian Parties—and Has Worked Against O’Toole and Poilievre
Q: Can you walk through the CSIS document findings and what they imply for leadership races in Canada?
The document outlines a Chinese proxy network in Canada that used money to sign up members and influence leadership contests, aiming to place leaders who would be more favorable to Beijing, though it does not name specific parties or leaders.
A Trucker and an Investigative Reporter, One Week Before the Punjabi Narco-Trucker Indictments Came Down
Q: Could you give us a brief bio about your career in journalism and where you live?
Cooper outlines a 20-year career starting in Vancouver reporting on condo development, city and national politics, and money laundering, evolving into international investigations on the CCP, transnational crime, and the nexus with trucking and immigration.
‘Old Friends’ of Beijing: Dennis Molinaro on Trudeau and the Elite Networks That Rewired Canada–China Relations
Q: How do the Winnipeg lab discussions fit into the broader thesis of Canada's vulnerability to foreign interference?
The Winnipeg lab discussions illustrate a concrete case where a researcher with ties to China engaged in high-risk, gain-of-function style work, backed by international funding channels and talent programs. This case embodies the tension between openness in scientific collaboration and the risk of tech and knowledge transfer that could be exploited for strategic ends. It reinforces the book's core argument that national security and diplomacy cannot be siloed from science and academia in the context of China.

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The show centers on in-depth investigations into national and international politics, money flows, and power networks, with a focus on how crime, lobbying, and state interests intersect with public policy. Across episodes, listeners can expect careful sourcing, long-form analysis, and frontline reporting on topics like foreign influence operations, money laundering in real estate, and high-profile geopolitical cases. A notable strength is bringing complex international topics into a Canadian and North American context through detailed investigative work, corroborated with public records and expert commentary. The format often features tough questions, cross-examination-style host-interviewer dynamics, and a willingness to challenge official... more

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