
The Hot Room is a podcast by The Hill Times, Canada's all-politics, all-the-time newspaper in the heart of Parliament Hill. We talk to politicians, experts, and other reporters about the biggest stories of the day. Hot Room podcast theme music written and performed by Gavin Gardiner for The Hill Times.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 236 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||

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Peter Mazereeuw speaks with World Wildlife Fund Canada president and former NDP MP Megan Leslie about the government's new plan to conserve land and water, and the sluggish progress towards Canada's target of protecting 30 per cent of both by the yea... more
Sheila Copps joins The Hot Room to talk about the new Liberal majority government, questions about its legitimacy, and how it could change the dynamic on the Hill for Prime Minister Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.
Peter Mazereeuw talks with political science professor Alex Marland about MPs crossing the floor to join the Liberal Party, the fate of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and Liberal Party indifference to Mark Carney's small-c conservative policie... more
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Thanks for an informative and insightful interview.
It is very bland, and lacks insight. NPR Politics for Canada, this is not.
What a gem. If you’re looking for smart Canadian conversation that isn’t all about today’s headline news, you’ve come to the right place.
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The show centers on Canadian politics, governance, and policy, hosting politicians, veterans in public service, military minds, and policy experts for in-depth conversations about current issues, governance design, and the mechanics behind policy decisions. Episodes frequently cover public administration, defense, infrastructure, and political strategy, often blending historical perspective with contemporary challenges. A notable strength is its roster of high-profile former officials and respected analysts who offer practical takeaways for policymakers, practitioners, and informed listeners. The format tends to prioritize nuanced debates over soundbites, with thoughtful dissections of budgets, strategy, and institutional reform that can in... more
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Recent guests on The Hill Times' Hot Room include:
1. Megan Leslie
2. David Fraser
3. Pierre Dalphond
4. Ravi Jain
5. Dory Jade
6. Jocelyne Bourgon
7. Valeriy Kostyuk
8. Mark Norman
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