The Line
Matt Gurney and Jen GersonThe 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||
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In this episode of On The Line, host Jen Gerson speaks with Lucy Hargreaves, CEO of Build Canada, a non-partisan organization devoted to helping Canada overcome its productivity challenges.
This episode of On The Line is brought to you by Dominion D... more
In this episode of On The Line, host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests to break down the latest in politics and geopolitics.
First up is Gregory Jack, senior vice president of public affairs at Ipsos, for a full update on the federal polling lands... more
In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on March 13th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with federal politics. Mark Carney appears to be on track to secure a majority government, and your hosts wonder whether he truly deserves it. H... more
In this episode of On The Line, host Jen Gerson sits down with Michael Geist, a professor at the University of Ottawa and one of the country’s leading voices on digital policy.
They begin with the latest United States Trade Priority Report, which si... more
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- 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 Podcasts4chuck the leader
Canadaa month 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 Podcasts3Nanda FaraiCanada2 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
Apple Podcasts2HeyJudz29Canada5 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 Podcasts5sadiehjCanada7 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 Podcasts5mrscottiekingCanada8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #37 | Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Ukraine/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  United Arab Emirates/News/News Commentary |
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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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Recent guests on The Line include:
1. Michael Geist
2. Bill Roggio
3. Kaveh Shahrooz
4. Jesse Brown
5. Paul Hughes
6. Stéphane Dion
7. Vice Admiral Angus Topshee
8. Heather Exner-Pirot
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