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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 today’s episode of On The Line, host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests to discuss the new war unfolding in the Middle East.

First up is Bill Roggio, editor of The Long War Journal and a fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Roggi... more

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on February 27th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with a close look at what Pierre Poilievre had to say at the Economic Club in downtown Toronto this week. Matt liked much of the speech, asid... more

In this episode of On The Line, host Jen Gerson sits down with Canadaland founder Jesse Brown to talk about his latest hit series, What's Going On Here. Brown's show delves into the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada in the wake of the war in Gaza; what... more

In today’s episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on February 20th, 2026, Jen Gerson regretfully informs Matt Gurney that the province of Alberta is, politically speaking, on fire. (Matt thinks she meant politically speaking.) Matt is suitably alarmed... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Hughes
Activist and humanitarian working in Ukraine
Episode: Dispatch from Ukraine: Calgary's Paul Hughes in Kharkiv
Stéphane Dion
Former Liberal leader, academic, diplomat, author of the Clarity Act
Formerly of the Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Was the separation movement good for Quebec?
Vice Admiral Angus Topshee
Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
Episode: On The Line with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
Heather Exner-Pirot
Director of Energy and Natural Resources and Environment at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute
MacDonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: Is Venezuela bad news for Canadian oil?
Darrell Bricker
CEO of Ipsos Global Public Affairs and author
Ipsos Global Public Affairs
Episode: Canada's fears, what Trump gets right, and how we can fix ourselves
Phoebe Maltz Bovy
Author of 'The Last Straight Woman'
Episode: The Last Straight Women Discuss
Dan Seljak
Urban issues commentator and advocate for neighborhood retail.
Another Glass Box
Episode: How left and right combined can save our cities from themselves
Matt Spoke
A member of Project Ontario, a grassroots group of small-c conservatives in Ontario
Project Ontario
Episode: When did Doug Ford become a liberal?
Peter Sankoff
Professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta and criminal defense lawyer
Sankoff Criminal Law
Episode: Why the courts have the peasants sharpening their pitchforks

Hosts

Jen Gerson
Co-host of the podcast with a focus on political commentary, insights, and cultural discussions.
Matt Gurney
Co-host known for in-depth political analysis and pointing out the complexities of governance and public discourse.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 227 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
    Canada23 days 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
    Canada2 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 Podcasts
    2
    HeyJudz29
    Canada5 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
    Canada6 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
    Canada7 months ago

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The hosts are recognized for their ability to mix humor with serious topics, contributing to a rich listener experience.
There are mixed reviews regarding audio quality and co-host dynamics, with some expressing frustration over interruptions during discussions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and fact-based journalism.
Appreciation is shown for their commentary on current events, with many considering it a much-needed voice in Canadian political discourse.
Many value the center-right perspective offered, which is said to be lacking in mainstream media.

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Was the separation movement good for Quebec?
Q: What do you think about the effectiveness of Alberta separatism in achieving its political goals?
Alberta separatism, often seen as leveraging grievances, ultimately detracts from working together within Canada, which is a more beneficial approach.
Was the separation movement good for Quebec?
Q: Would you concede the argument that separatism has been effective in helping Quebec create and protect a unique francophone identity in North America?
It would be even stronger to build Canada together with our culture, rather than suggesting that we aren't truly Canadian. This misunderstanding does not help anyone.
Was the separation movement good for Quebec?
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about why you were so passionate about becoming involved to keep Canada together in the 90s? What was it about the Quebec separatist movement that inspired you to get involved in politics?
The main reason is that Canada shows the world it is possible to have diverse cultures and languages work together. Destroying Canada would send a negative message globally.
Dispatch from Ukraine: Calgary's Paul Hughes in Kharkiv
Q: Why did you choose to stay in Ukraine after your experience of being captured?
Once I'm committed to something, I'm going to do it. I just want to finish what we started here.
Dispatch from Ukraine: Calgary's Paul Hughes in Kharkiv
Q: What happened when you got captured by Russians?
It was an involved situation. I was called to evacuate a six-year-old girl from Russian-occupied territory and realized how naive I was thinking they would let me pass as a Canadian.

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

Focusing on Canadian politics, news, and current events, the content highlights a mix of local and international issues, examining their implications on society and governance. With frequent insights from various guests who are experts in their respective fields, discussions often explore the dynamics of the political landscape, including trends in public opinion, trade relations, and cultural commentary. Noteworthy is the commitment to presenting a center-right perspective, which distinguishes the content from many other political discussions in the Canadian media space, providing a platform for in-depth analysis and often engaging debates concerning governance and societal change.

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The Line launched 2 years ago and published 177 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. Paul Hughes
2. Stéphane Dion
3. Vice Admiral Angus Topshee
4. Heather Exner-Pirot
5. Darrell Bricker
6. Phoebe Maltz Bovy
7. Dan Seljak
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