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The Paikin Podcast

Epicentre Media
Canada
Donald Trump
United States
Ukraine
Russia
Israel
China
NATO
Iran
Mark Carney
Canadian Politics
Hamas
Defense Spending
Pierre Poilievre
Canadian Economy
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Canadian Military
Palestine
Canadian History
Immigration

Facts are facts but every issue has multiple sides, and Steve Paikin wants to hear them all. From Canadian politics to seismic global changes to signature one-on-one interviews and redline debates on the most hot-button issues, The Paikin Podcast helps you understand the world today, with balance and context.

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Latest Episodes

Canada's foreign minister during 9/11, John Manley, joins Janice Stein on World on Edge to look back on the attacks, whether they were the most significant event of the 21st century, how they reshaped the global order, the war on terror, the forever ... more

Canada's former transport minister David Collenette remembers 9/11, the immediate aftermath, the decision to close Canadian airspace, how he managed the 500 flights carrying 75,000 people that were headed to Canada at that moment, the bomb threats ca... more

What are the world’s most troublesome hotspots? Kamran Bokhari joins Janice Stein to discuss the United States rolling out a new foreign policy to replace an 80-year-old approach, whether there is any strategy or it’s just chaos, tensions between the... more

The Everything Political panel with former MPs Martha Hall Findlay and Tony Clement discusses Carney’s decision to call off trade negotiations with the United States, whether this was a negotiating tactic, the possibility of a deal, whether retaliato... more

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Recent Guests

David Collenette
Canada's former Minister of Transport (past)
Government of Canada
Episode: David Collenette: Managing 9/11, Working with America, and the Story of Gander
Kamran Bokhari
Senior resident fellow at the Middle East Policy Council and senior director at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy; teaches Eurasian geopolitics at Georgetown
New Lines Institute, Middle East Policy Council, Georgetown
Episode: World on Edge: Geopolitical Hotspots, Canada-U.S., and a Nuclear China
Mike McCarthy
Senior policy advisor to Ontario Minister of Health (former)
The Canadian Health Care Guerrilla Handbook (with Michael Decter)
Episode: How to Fix Canada’s Health Care System
Michael Decter
Former Deputy Minister of Health in Ontario; former chair of the Health Council of Canada
The Canadian Health Care Guerrilla Handbook
Episode: How to Fix Canada’s Health Care System
Danielle Crittenden
Author of Dispatches from Grief
Author & Journalist
Episode: Danielle Crittenden: Parental Grief and Navigating an “Alternate Universe”
Martin Short
Canadian-American actor and comedian known for his work in film, television, and theatre
Episode: (Best Of) Martin Short: Being Canadian in Trump's America
Rocco Rossi
Author and former politician known for Camino experiences and the novel Finding Grace
Author, Finding Grace
Episode: Rocco Rossi: Finding Solitude and Walking the Camino de Santiago
Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta
United Conservative Party (Alberta)
Episode: (Best Of) Premier Danielle Smith: Is It Time for Alberta to Leave Canada?
Christine Elliott
Former Deputy Premier of Ontario, former MPP
Conservative Party of Canada (as guest)
Episode: Everything Political: Trump’s Wildfire Tariffs, Finding Decency, and the Gordie Howe Bridge

Hosts

Steve Paikin
Host of The Paikin Podcast; long-time journalist and public affairs broadcaster with a focus on Canadian politics and international affairs.
Caryn Ceolin
Co-host with a focus on anchoring, discussion facilitation, and analysis across political topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • Debates require the right debaters

    The antisemitism episode was such a joke. Can’t you find guests who can bring thoughtfulness to a debate? Or maybe find guests that can argue both sides of a story. It’s the diversity or arguments that make a podcast interesting. Try harder

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    John Lock
    Canada3 months ago
  • Siculanu!

    Long live The Paikin Podcast and The Morning Brief!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Siculanu
    Canada4 months ago
  • The best

    Steve has my vote. Canadian treasure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wantedtolearn
    Canada4 months ago
  • All Things Political - Yikes

    Interested in hearing what resigned-in-disgrace Tony ‘Gazebo Slush Fund’ Clement thinks about today’s politician’s judgement? What about an almost two-decade ago failed ‘Liberal’ candidate and failed 2013 ‘Liberal’ leadership candidate who is clearly out of step with current Liberal party politics? No? Me either. Tony and Martha probably agree about more things than they disagree, and neither are relevant or in the game of today’s politics - makes for an infuriating and useless listen with two r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KSE1989
    Canada5 months ago
  • Want to know more?

    The absolute class of Canadian journalism. If you want to know more about the Canadian news and politics without usual overt bias to one political viewpoint but rather in a fairly neutral and balanced way, then look no further. Paikin is the best. Makes me a slightly better Ontario and Canadian citizen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rizzle Hizzle
    Canada6 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate balanced, in-depth interviews and thoughtful moderation.
Some criticism centers on a desire for more diverse or contemporary guest perspectives.
Guests are generally credible and well-informed, contributing to high-quality policy discussions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#61
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#244
Taiwan/News/News Commentary

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

David Collenette: Managing 9/11, Working with America, and the Story of Gander
Q: Would you change any decisions in hindsight?
No; the minister argues he would not change the core decisions, believing the response was necessary and effective given the information and constraints at the time.
David Collenette: Managing 9/11, Working with America, and the Story of Gander
Q: What role did Newfoundland play in the response?
Gander and other communities were activated to land and host diverted flights, with security checks and coordination across federal and local authorities to ensure safe ground operations for thousands of passengers.
David Collenette: Managing 9/11, Working with America, and the Story of Gander
Q: How did the team manage communications and authority during the crisis?
The minister relied on briefings from his deputy, consulted with a DOJ lawyer, and used NAV CANADA and the situation center to coordinate actions across agencies, with essential oversight from the Privy Council Office and PMO to keep the government aligned during fast-moving events.
David Collenette: Managing 9/11, Working with America, and the Story of Gander
Q: What precipitated the rapid decision to close Canadian airspace?
The deputy minister reported that two hijacked planes had struck the World Trade Center and that the situation was a terrorist attack, which prompted the minister to authorize an immediate closure under the Aeronautics Act to safeguard airspace until more information could be gathered.
Bob Rae: Wildfire Politics, UK Chaos, and Billy Bishop
Q: What is your take on the federal decision not to expand Billy Bishop Airport?
Rae believes it was the right move given the ambitious scale and the lack of forward planning, and notes that while the decision provides summer relief, there remains a need to discuss a viable future for the island and its uses.

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A balanced, in-depth current-events program that prioritizes thoughtful, public-facing dialogue on politics, policy, and global affairs. Episodes frequently feature one-on-one conversations with prominent politicians, diplomats, academics, and commentators alongside panel-style discussions that weigh multiple viewpoints. The show consistently probes Canada's role in international affairs, defense and security, and domestic governance, often grounding debates in historical context and practical implications for policy and public opinion. A notable strength is the host's ability to surface nuanced perspectives from across the political spectrum, making it useful for listeners who want clarity, context, and credible expertise before forming op... more

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1. David Collenette
2. Kamran Bokhari
3. Mike McCarthy
4. Michael Decter
5. Danielle Crittenden
6. Martin Short
7. Rocco Rossi
8. Danielle Smith

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