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The Munk Debates Podcast

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The Munk Debate podcasts is home to two of the most popular Canadian current affairs podcasts: Friday Focus with Janice Gross Stein and Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne

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Latest Episodes

Benjamin Netanyahu has emerged with the largest party in the Knesset, but the result is a hung parliament and an uncertain path to forming a government. Why did the polls and political analysts get his prospects so wrong? What follows will likely be ... more

Rudyard and Andrew examine a series of elections, from British Columbia and Toronto to Brazil and Israel, and the common thread connecting them: strong voter turnout, particularly among younger voters. How are young people reshaping the political lan... more

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Rudyard and Janice survey a world in turmoil, from protests across Europe and rising oil prices to Starshield disruptions in Ukraine and signs of possible renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. Are developed democracies entering a period of p... more

Rudyard and Andrew examine the social unrest sweeping across France. Andrew argues that while protest is deeply embedded in French political culture, the current wave of demonstrations is being fuelled by political opportunism, with the far left expl... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Coyne
Journalist and author of a book on democracy.
Episode: Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: A new generation is reshaping politics around the world
Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Labour Party
Episode: Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world
Christopher Hitchens
Author and critic
Independent/Various publications
Episode: Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world
Ezekiel Emanuel
Bioethicist, former chair of Bioethics at NIH
National Institutes of Health
Episode: Be it Resolved, let’s engineer better human beings
Joyce Harper
Award-winning educator, author, professor of reproductive science
University College London
Episode: Be it Resolved, let’s engineer better human beings
Gregory Stock
Biotechnology entrepreneur, author, UCLA professor
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Be it Resolved, let’s engineer better human beings
Max More
Pioneering transhumanist philosopher
Alcor? (bioethics/transhumanist circles)
Episode: Be it Resolved, let’s engineer better human beings
Jacob Rees-Mogg
British politician; debater opposing the motion
UK Parliament (House of Commons)
Episode: Be it Resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right
Ash Sarkar
Commentator and writer; debater opposing the motion
British media/activism
Episode: Be it Resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right

Hosts

Rudyard Griffiths
Host and moderator with a long-running presence across debates; affiliated with The Munk Debates and related programs.
Andrew Coyne
Guest analyst and frequent contributor providing expert commentary on politics and policy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 922 ratings
  • Two to talk and listen

    Canadians don’t winge

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KW2042
    Canada2 months ago
  • No

    Anti Zionism is not anti semitism. Be it resolved.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boopydoop33
    United States3 months ago
  • Andrew Coyne’s View of Carney’s focus is a pragmatic one unlike Rudyard’s and left environmentalists

    I’m giving the July 31st episode with Andrew and Rudyard with 4 stars because I am 100% in agreement with Andrew’s point of view in terms of the priorities of the global geopolitics and economies have changed and the value of climate priorities have taken a bit of a back seat. But it really frustrates me that Rudyard’s views are making it sound like Mark Carney is back tracking on climate matters. Perhaps, environmentalists are able to provide for their families no matter what economic condition... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    YEG_Mari
    Canada3 months ago
  • Updates are needed

    I really like this podcast. Rudyard is great. I’m sure Janice had a time when she too was great, but that time is passed; someone new needs to be involved on the Friday episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sarelo
    Canada5 months ago
  • Truly Biased

    Sorry, I thought this would be related to real debate. Instead, it’s just another leftist echo chamber. I could not make it through the episode where the leftist described how the USA is lacking in armaments, while the great and power Islamic Regime of Iran had weathered all that the USA could dish out? Please don’t delete any of these and let’s see how the future world looks back on this yellow propaganda. I have a feeling it will be with embarrassment and laughter.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SuperSaiyan54
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Diverse topics with global and Canadian focus; polarizing at times.
High-quality, balanced debates with strong guest lineups.
Occasional host interruptions noted; guests highly credible.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#9
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#149
Poland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#201
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Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: A new generation is reshaping politics around the world
Q: Why are young people suddenly engaging and seemingly in these elections making a real difference?
Coyne points to corruption as a powerful motivator, along with political missteps and student activism that can draw public attention to voter concerns.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: A new generation is reshaping politics around the world
Q: When you see large numbers of people, strong turnout in a lot of these elections, a lot of youth involvement, do you feel there's a little bit of democracy in the air?
Coyne says recent results have checked extremist forces and cynical political maneuvering, with voters acting as a final guardrail on political power.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump's gift to Putin and Alberta's grievance referendum
Q: Is it just time for us to realize that this polity is, again, on the other side of something?
Coyne says the future is uncertain but argues that Trump is both a cause and a symptom of deeper problems. He points to the weakening of checks and balances, Congress's failure to constrain presidential power, and the erosion of norms of lawfulness.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump's gift to Putin and Alberta's grievance referendum
Q: What do you make of this, and what do you think it says about what the president feels about his relative positioning politically, now just weeks before the midterms?
Coyne says Trump is repeatedly aligning himself with Putin and wavering on support for Ukraine. He argues that the diesel purchase is unlikely to meaningfully lower prices and instead appears to benefit Russia and put pressure on Ukraine.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: France’s unrest and the West’s growth problem
Q: So, if it's France, if it's Canada, what is the path back to growth?
Coyne says Canada needs higher investment, lower barriers to capital formation, stronger incentives to use capital efficiently and greater competition, particularly in protected sectors such as financial services, telecommunications and airlines.

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This program leans into high-level policy debates, international affairs, and public discourse around liberal democratic norms, often featuring prominent journalists, politicians, and policy thinkers. Episodes frequently center on economics, trade, geopolitics, domestic governance, and moral philosophy, with live debates that invite strong, opposing viewpoints and audience polling. Notable strengths include a track record of assembling distinguished, well-spoken guests from politics, media, and think tanks, plus a format that blends rigorous analysis with accessible, debate-driven conversation. Potential listeners include policy professionals, academics, and informed citizens who want nuanced perspectives on current events, governance, and ... more

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