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The OShow with Laura Babcock

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2026 United States Midterm Elections
U.S. Midterm Elections
Danielle Smith
Donald Trump
Alberta Referendum
Russia's War In Ukraine
2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
Mark Gerretsen
Alberta Electoral Boundaries
MAGA
Canada's Security Strategy
MAGA Movement
Forever Canadian
UK and Canadian Security Cooperation
Ukraine War
Canadian Democracy
Immigration In Canada
Stelco
Canada-United States Trade Relations
Energy Security

The OShow is Canada's Pro-Democracy Podcast 🇨🇦. Airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse known for asking tough questions and speaking her mind without fear or favour. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her gues... more

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As Trump and Putin engage in a charade of peace talks about Ukraine, the reality is that Russia is waging a war against Canada, and we are in a perilous position. It’s time for us to wake up! Michael MacKay, a recognized expert on Russian warfare, hi... more

As Prime Minister Mark Carney urges Russian hockey to sit out of the World Juniors, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in global politics. With Secretary of War Pete Hegseth facing the threat of impeachment and Secretary Rubio engaging in tense di... more

As we witness Trump sinking deeper into his historic status as a LOSER, he is doubling down on his fascist tendencies by promoting Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff. This alarming move signals a troubling trend not just in the United States but also a... more

The seismic shift against MAGA fascism that sparked a blue tsunami in the recent American midterms is more than just a local phenomenon; it's a powerful movement with global implications! Across the world, courageous individuals are rising up against... more

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Episode: DANIELLE SMITH GERRYMANDERS ALBERTA MAGA-STYLE, FUTURE OF FOREVER CANADIAN, BLUE TSUNAMI
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Episode: CARNEY KICKS RUSSIA OUT OF WORLD JUNIORS, TRUMP TRADE WAR, HOW WE CAN ALL DEFEND CANADA
Charlie Angus
Leader of the Canadian Resistance and host of Meidas Canada
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Episode: POWERCAST: HOPE WINS! TRUMP AND MAGA LOSE HUGE! CANADIAN MAGA POLITICIANS, YOU'RE NEXT!
Kevin Boucher
Canadian political commentator who writes on Substack
Episode: CANADA JOINS EU, MAGA CULT DYING BEFORE MIDTERMS, QUEBEC SEPARATIST LEADER'S EPIC MISTAKE
Michael Mahoney
Retired naval officer from the Canadian Armed Forces
Canadian Armed Forces
Episode: PM CARNEY ANNOUNCES CANADA'S NEW SECURITY STRATEGY, WORLD MARCHING TO WAR, MIDTERM THREAT
Arlene Dickinson
Canadian entrepreneur and investor known for her business career and public commentary
Episode: HOEKSTRA BLAMES CANADA FOR MIDTERMS, STELCO OWNER'S SHOCKING ADMISSION, STRENGTH IN UNITY
Keith Leslie
Episode: SCANDAL PANEL: DANIELLE SMITH'S BS, CARNEY TAKES ON MUSK, BC VOTES, FORD GAMBLING SCANDAL
Mark Cripps
Episode: SCANDAL PANEL: DANIELLE SMITH'S BS, CARNEY TAKES ON MUSK, BC VOTES, FORD GAMBLING SCANDAL
Bill Esterson
UK Labour Party MP and chair of the Energy Security Select Committee
UK Labour Party
Episode: HOEKSTRA WARNS CANADA, UK PREPARES FOR WAR, TRUMP FUNDS PUTIN, PM CARNEY AND BURNHAM'S ROLE

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Laura Babcock
Former journalist, PR veteran and international pundit

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • May 13 with Charlie Angus

    Charlie Angus states ‘the Prime Minister better wake up’ in reference to the threat from the US? PLEASE! We do not need this type of gaslighting now. Charlie is the one that needs to wake up.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lacy-4
    Canada6 months ago
  • Really enjoyed Peter MacLeod

    Really enjoyed the April 20 episode with Peter MacLeod. Terrific ideas presented and I agree we need a call to action. More ideas on not only what to do but HOW to do it. Great guest Laura and continue to love your passion. Need Peter back again soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan Diane D
    Canada7 months ago
  • Liberal propaganda

    I’d rather listen to dog poo ferment

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    crisfire
    Canada8 months ago
  • Love it!

    Love the commentary, energy and passion you bring when discussing and defending Canada in these backward bonkers times. Let’s effing go!!! 💪🇨🇦

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notanaddict
    Canada10 months ago
  • Terrific Canadian perspective

    Love Laura’s passion! Her rants are the best and often says what most of us are thinking but can’t always articulate. So she’s our voice. All her guests are so knowledgeable and armed with facts and opinions based on experience. Looking forward to the Charlie Angus episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan Diane D
    Canada10 months ago

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Supportive listeners praise Laura Babcock's energy, passion and direct Canadian perspective.
Positive reviews describe the guests as knowledgeable and the questions as insightful, with useful ideas for civic action.
One listener asks Laura to give guests more time to respond, while another criticizes the length of the introduction.
Some listeners appreciate the lively commentary as an accessible way to follow current affairs.
Critical reviewers characterize the commentary as strongly left-leaning or biased and dispute its political framing.

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#53
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CARNEY KICKS RUSSIA OUT OF WORLD JUNIORS, TRUMP TRADE WAR, HOW WE CAN ALL DEFEND CANADA
Q: Why can't Canadians register for small-arms training, learn drone technology, or learn how to communicate during a natural disaster if the internet goes down?
Gerretsen does not have a specific answer, but says military recruitment is up and people are motivated by patriotism. He welcomes ideas for smaller ways to serve and says he will pass along the suggestion.
CARNEY KICKS RUSSIA OUT OF WORLD JUNIORS, TRUMP TRADE WAR, HOW WE CAN ALL DEFEND CANADA
Q: What made Mark Carney make the decision to keep Russian and Belarusian athletes out of the World Junior Hockey tournament?
Gerretsen says Russia and Belarus support an illegal war against Ukraine and engage in foreign interference, so he supports treating them differently because they do not share Canada's values.
POWERCAST: HOPE WINS! TRUMP AND MAGA LOSE HUGE! CANADIAN MAGA POLITICIANS, YOU'RE NEXT!
Q: The question is, is where do we go from here? What are the takeaways?
Angus says Democrats need the resolve to pursue accountability and points to voters rejecting divisive campaigns, while warning that democratic gains remain fragile.
POWERCAST: HOPE WINS! TRUMP AND MAGA LOSE HUGE! CANADIAN MAGA POLITICIANS, YOU'RE NEXT!
Q: And what are your thoughts today, my friend?
Angus calls it a dramatic night for democracy, credits grassroots voters for turning out against what he calls a toxic political movement, and warns that Democrats still need to hold Trump and his allies accountable.
DANIELLE SMITH GERRYMANDERS ALBERTA MAGA-STYLE, FUTURE OF FOREVER CANADIAN, BLUE TSUNAMI
Q: What is Danielle Smith and the UCP up to with this gerrymandering?
Lukaszuk says the changes are unusually pronounced and appear politically motivated, particularly by extending urban ridings into rural areas. He argues they risk undermining voters' equal representation and should be treated as a democratic issue beyond party competition.

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

An assertive, Canada-focused current-affairs conversation combining political analysis, interviews and panel discussions. Laura Babcock brings a journalist's questioning style to Canadian elections and government, U.S. politics, democratic institutions, security, trade and social policy. Episodes pair her with political commentators, elected officials, business leaders and specialists, including guests with direct experience in government, defense and public life. The conversations connect Canadian debates to international developments, especially the war in Ukraine, relations with the United States and Europe, and the challenges facing democratic allies. A distinctive feature is its openly pro-democracy perspective and strong, opinionated ... more

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