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Mark Carney
Justin Trudeau
Pierre Poilievre
Donald Trump
United States
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Alberta
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China
Doug Ford
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Pierre Poliev
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Climate Change
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The Line is a Canadian magazine dedicated to covering local, national and international politics, news, current events and occasionally some obscure stories. Hosted by Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson.

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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on May 1st, 2026, your hosts flip the usual format. This time, Matt Gurney takes the interviewer’s chair and speaks with Jen Gerson about how she unexpectedly found herself at the centre of a breaki... more

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on April 24th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson open with a plug for their ongoing fundraiser. Day three is off to a great start, but we haven't hit our target yet. If you can help us out, please go... more

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Today on On The Line, host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests to break down what comes next for Canada’s governing party.

First up is Jamie Carroll of Carroll & Co., for a conversation about the Liberal Party of Canada now that Mark Carney has secu... more

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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on April 17th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson start with a bit of housecleaning. Jen’s recent trip to Montreal for the Liberal convention, along with some of the coverage that followed, has prompt... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret McCuaig-Johnston
China hand; former Assistant Deputy Minister in Technology; professor at University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa; Canada-China relations expert
Episode: Can Canada keep up with China?
Mark Hertling
Retired Lieutenant General, United States Army; former Commander of U.S. Forces in Europe
United States Army
Episode: America will be effin' back — but not for a while
Jason Kenney
Alberta Premier (former), political figure
None specified in transcript
Episode: Jason Kenney talks Alberta separatism
Lucy Hargreaves
CEO and founder of Build Canada
Build Canada
Episode: Are we building Canada?
Gregory Jack
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos
Ipsos
Episode: Politics in Canada, cyberwar in the U.S. and Iran
David Shipley
CEO of Beauceron Security
Beauceron Security
Episode: Politics in Canada, cyberwar in the U.S. and Iran
Michael Geist
University of Ottawa professor and Canada's go-to expert on digital law and privacy
University of Ottawa
Episode: Are we the digital baddies?
Bill Roggio
Editor of The Long War Journal; Senior Fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies; The Long War Journal
Episode: Does the U.S. have a plan for Iran?
Kaveh Shahrooz
Iranian-Canadian activist; Senior fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: Does the U.S. have a plan for Iran?

Hosts

Matt Gurney
Host of The Line with a focus on Canadian politics and policy analysis.
Jen Gerson
Co-host with a center-right perspective, engages in policy debates and interviews with guests.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Stephan Dion Episode

    Thank you for helping the separatist movement in Alberta by having Mr Dion for your most recent episode. He single handedly demonstrated exactly what’s wrong with Canada and why Alberta needs to leave.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    chuck the leader
    Canada3 months ago
  • Love Matt's interviews, but

    Jen so often lands on a rhetorical point during interviews and discussions, then repeats the same point for ~20 minutes. More often than not, it's not a thought worth dwelling on.

    The hosts have great chemistry, but I’d enjoy more episodes if the conversation is able to keep flowing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nanda Farai
    Canada4 months ago
  • All round review of Your opinion in general

    Subscribed to your podcast and after a couple listens, do not agree with your opinions. Heard you on CJME, Oct 14th, and it made me automatically respond to your biased commentary. Your opinion that the US is divided and a country in trouble…really?? It’s on the mend from the democrats policy failures, DEI, mass migration and wokeness. Trump is turning things around and back to Christian values. You definitely have TDS. Open your eyes. I am dropping your subscription today

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    2
    HeyJudz29
    Canada7 months ago
  • Forever Canadian

    Thank you for this episode. As a born and bred Ontarian, I learned a lesson t. It is also comforting to see something somewhere that Canadians can do that is positive with so many negative events flowing around and upon us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sadiehj
    Canada8 months ago
  • My new favorite Canadian political pod

    I came to the pod during the most recent election and, frankly, because I’d missed hearing Jen’s take on the world from a previous podcast. What I found here was incredibly insightful, fact based and true journalism, which is plucking all the strings of this disenfranchised centrist political junkie’s heart. Jen and Matt, you have earned my support, my trust, and my support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrscottieking
    Canada9 months ago

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Many appreciate independent journalism and centrist perspectives, though a few perceive bias.
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Listeners praise the sharp, expert interviews and clear policy context.
Listeners sometimes criticize conversational dynamics but value high-quality guest insights.
The show is seen as a serious, independent voice in Canadian political commentary.

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Are we building Canada?
Q: What drives the brain drain, and how can Canada respond?
Brain drain is driven by a perception of a broken social contract, high housing costs, and competitive alternatives abroad; solutions require both policy reforms and improving quality of life in Canada.
Are we building Canada?
Q: How do inter-provincial trade barriers affect Canada's economy?
There are 33 inter-provincial barriers; reducing them could unlock significant efficiency gains, with concrete examples in food regulation and skills recognition across provinces.
Are we building Canada?
Q: What are Build Canada's top policy priorities right now?
Top priorities include reforming the capital gains tax to be more competitive, removing inter-provincial trade barriers, and broadening policy tools to attract and retain talent while boosting productivity.
Are we the digital baddies?
Q: Why is there retroactivity in Bill C-4 and what does that imply for political party privacy?
Retroactivity to 2000 effectively nullifies prior privacy breaches or claims against parties and signals an aggressive attempt to shield political parties from privacy norms, which critics say undermines accountability and creates an uneven regulatory playing field.
Are we the digital baddies?
Q: What was the intent behind the Online Harms Act and why did it struggle to gain traction?
The Act aimed to impose a broad duty on platforms to act responsibly, be transparent, and face penalties for harms online, but its broad scope and the inclusion of criminal-code-like provisions generated fear of overreach and framed it as risky and potentially chilling for free expression.

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

A thoughtful, policy-forward show centered on Canadian politics with a clear eye on national and international issues. Conversations frequently center on Canadian governance, federal-provincial dynamics, and international security, often featuring expert guests and policymakers to provide context on complex topics. The tone tends to be measured and journalistic, with interviews that challenge conventional narratives and bring a dual-country perspective on global events. Noteworthy strengths include independent analysis, willingness to entertain diverse viewpoints, and a focus on practical implications for business and policy makers. Potential listeners who crave nuanced, centrist-to-center-right political commentary with in-depth interviews... more

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1. Hub Podcasts
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3. Curse of Politics
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The Line launched 3 years ago and published 192 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston
2. Mark Hertling
3. Jason Kenney
4. Lucy Hargreaves
5. Gregory Jack
6. David Shipley
7. Michael Geist
8. Bill Roggio

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