The Herle Burly

Air Quotes Media

Housing

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Tim Houston

Climate Change

Ontario

Tax Changes

Economic Growth

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Conservatives

Nova Scotia

Economy

Governing Policies

Social Policy

Public Spending

Fentanyl Crisis

Drug Policy

The Herle Burly podcast is a commotion of insights, arguments, opinions, and an impossibly loud laugh or two, hosted by David Herle.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	369	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsPolitics

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Scott Aitchison: Housing in Crisis

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.

Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We’ll get right to it, because we’ve a Member of Parliament today on the pod... more

Yesterday • 55 min

Carney Government Progress Report with The Chiefs: Brodie, Murphy and Topp

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Fidelity Investments Canada.

Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Today on the show ... the most popular, hig... more

11 Jul 2025 • 1 hr 18 min

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Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee: Defending Canada At Home And Abroad

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Fidelity Investments Canada.

Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! These days, the security and stability of t... more

3 Jul 2025 • 55 min

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Paul Wells and Shannon Proudfoot: Reaction to Carney in Ottawa

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Fidelity Investments Canada.

Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We’re going to have fun with two incisive o... more

27 Jun 2025 • 1 hr 5 min

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Recent Guests

Angus Topshee

Vice Admiral and Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy

Royal Canadian Navy

Episode: Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee: Defending Canada At Home And Abroad

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, advocate for Indigenous rights and welfare

Assembly of First Nations

Episode: National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

Jason Kenney

18th Premier of Alberta, former leader of the United Conservative Party and the last leader of the Alberta PC Party. Currently a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones.

Bennett Jones

Episode: Jason Kenney: Canada, the G7, and the World Stage

Danielle Smith

Premier of Alberta and Leader of the United Conservative Party

Government of Alberta

Episode: Premier Danielle Smith: Alberta and its place in Canada

Naheed Nenshi

Former Mayor of Calgary and leader of the Alberta NDP

Alberta New Democratic Party

Episode: Naheed Nenshi, Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party

Braeden Caley

Former Deputy Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office, President and CEO of Canada 2020, political strategist

Liberal Party

Episode: How Carney Did It: Braeden Caley, Liberal Party National Campaign Co-Director

David MacNaughton

Former ambassador to the United States and president of Palantir Technologies Canada.

Palantir Technologies Canada

Episode: David MacNaughton: Canada-U.S. Relations and Trump

Brian Topp

Former chief of staff to Rachel Notley and deputy chief to Roy Romano, architect of Jack Layton's Orange Wave

GT&Co

Episode: Campaigning While Governing with The Chiefs: Brodie, Murphy and Topp

Tim Murphy

Former chief of staff to Paul Martin, currently the EVP and Chief Strategic Affairs Officer at AECON

AECON

Episode: Campaigning While Governing with The Chiefs: Brodie, Murphy and Topp

Host

David Herle

Host of the podcast, known for insightful discussions on modern political issues, often infused with humor and personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings

Suelass25
Thanks for bringing the campaign to life and helping me understand what is really going on.
Apple Podcasts
5
Suelass25
Canada3 months ago
Smart conversations with interesting guests
Love it!
Apple Podcasts
5
Carrie Lisa
Canada3 months ago
One of the best!
Awesome, fun and thought provoking dialogue.
Be advised that commercial interests skew the material such as the relentless promotion of Telus.
Apple Podcasts
5
seawall_1030
Canada5 months ago
Ron Deibert Was Fascinating
This was completely unknown to me, and it was fascinating. Always great podcasts, this one was exceptional.
Apple Podcasts
5
AltaWatchin
Canada5 months ago
Great pod, less great sponsor
Love the pod, particularly with non partisan guests! But feel discomforted that TikTok is a primary sponsor, particularly considering the optics with the Federal Liberal Party and CCP influence campaigns 😬
Apple Podcasts
4
lanky_blankie
Canada6 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for its high-quality production and consistent delivery of relevant political commentary.

Listeners appreciate the engaging dialogue and quality insights provided by knowledgeable guests.

There are occasional concerns regarding sponsorship influence on content and the depth of engagement with controversial topics.

Many enjoy the thoughtful exploration of current events and political strategies, noting the blend of humor and serious discussion as a key strength.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#27	Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#85	Canada/News
Apple Podcasts	#178	France/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#210	China/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#247	Finland/News/Politics

Talking Points

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Paul Wells and Shannon Proudfoot: Reaction to Carney in Ottawa

Q: What do you think about Carney's approach to politics?

I think it's hard to pull out any given strand of it, because so many things happen at once.

Paul Wells and Shannon Proudfoot: Reaction to Carney in Ottawa

Q: What's your take on just the impression of the government and how it looks and feels as opposed to what it's actually doing?

It feels and functions wildly differently to me.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

Q: What is the AFN's perspective on the current Carney government and its proposed legislation?

The AFN is concerned that First Nations rights holders have been excluded from legislative processes, indicating that the legislation lacks adequate consultation with Indigenous communities.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

Q: How has the immediate past with Trudeau's government affected Indigenous peoples?

Cindy Woodhouse appreciates Trudeau's efforts, noting improvements in communication and commitment to Indigenous rights, but stresses the need for more action on water advisories and infrastructure.

David MacNaughton: Canada-U.S. Relations and Trump

Q: Did you have a sense at the time that Trump was unhappy with the deal?

He said it was a great deal, but his advisor was not a free trader.

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Recent guests on The Herle Burly include:

1. Angus Topshee
2. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
3. Jason Kenney
4. Danielle Smith
5. Naheed Nenshi
6. Braeden Caley
7. David MacNaughton
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