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The Paikin Podcast

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

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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Ontario’s 21st premier and Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, joins Steve for one of their monthly chats to discuss his new book, “Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World,” how Canada has abandoned peacekeeping and... more

Chris Abraham and Michael Healey join Steve to discuss their play Rogers v. Rogers, which is based on Alexandra Posadzki’s book of the same name about the battle for control of the telecom empire. They talk about to what extent the saga was Canada’s ... more

Thomas Juneau joins Janice Stein on World on Edge to discuss the aftermath of Israel’s election, whether this is the end for Netanyahu, the possibility of Gadi Eisenkot as Israel’s prime minister, and what this could mean for Israel’s policy in Gaza ... more

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has been seen by many as immoral and illegal. Sadly, this is nothing new for that part of the world. 70 years ago this month, Hungarians found themselves under attack by the Soviet Union, which tried to crush a nascent demo... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Juneau
Associate professor of international affairs and former Canadian defence policy analyst
University of Ottawa
Episode: World on Edge: Israel’s Election, Lame Duck Trump, and the Blue Tsunami
Eva Czigler
Former senior broadcasting executive at CBC
CBC
Episode: Eva Czigler & Anna Porter: The Hungarian Revolution 70 Years Later
Anna Porter
Author, editor and former publisher
Episode: Eva Czigler & Anna Porter: The Hungarian Revolution 70 Years Later
Philippe Sands
Author and professor of law at University College London
University College London
Episode: Philippe Sands: Historical “Rupture,” International Law, and the New World
Eleanor McMahon
Former Ontario Liberal cabinet minister and road-safety advocate
Episode: Everything Political: Is Conservatism Making a Comeback in Canada?
Edward Fishman
Director of the Morris R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics and author of *Chokepoints*
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Edward Fishman: Are We in a New Era of Economic Warfare?
Martha Hall Findlay
Head of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: World on Edge: Alberta Stays, Europe Burns, and Trump Blames Migrants
Joseph P. Kennedy III
Former U.S. representative and founder of Groundwork Political Action Committee
Groundwork Political Action Committee
Episode: Joseph P. Kennedy III: Midterm Elections, Trump’s Grifting, and RFK Jr.
Tony Clement
Former cabinet minister for the Conservatives in Ontario and federally
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Everything Political: Alberta’s Referendum, the Gerontocracy, and “Greedy Boomers”

Host

Steve Paikin
Host of The Paikin Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • Canada Forever

    An amazing episode!

    So proud to be Canadian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ST Thoughts
    Canada2 months ago
  • 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
    Canada5 months ago
  • Siculanu!

    Long live The Paikin Podcast and The Morning Brief!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Siculanu
    Canada6 months ago
  • The best

    Steve has my vote. Canadian treasure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wantedtolearn
    Canada6 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

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    KSE1989
    Canada7 months ago

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Everything Political: Canada in the EU, Carney’s Fire Sale, and the AI Apocalypse
Q: Do we really want to create something that's going to result potentially? I appreciate that they're saying it's only a 10% chance, but do we not want to put some regulations around something that could wipe us all out?
Findlay says governments must protect citizens but notes that laws may not constrain bad actors and that AI development is advancing rapidly. Clement highlights geopolitical competition with China and says policymakers need to balance safeguards with innovation.
Everything Political: Canada in the EU, Carney’s Fire Sale, and the AI Apocalypse
Q: What does this special membership mean? What are not only the benefits that we would be accorded, but the cost of such a thing?
Clement says the proposal needs specifics, including costs and effects on sovereignty, while Findlay supports exploring closer ties and more international partnerships.
Estonian Minister Kristina Kallas: Putin’s Ambitions and Education in the Age of AI
Q: How does that make everything you are talking about here today ten times, twenty times more complicated and difficult?
Kallas says AI can generate convincing fake realities that are harder to distinguish from real events. She argues that education must teach people to analyze information, question its source and motive, and remain in a constant state of learning.
Estonian Minister Kristina Kallas: Putin’s Ambitions and Education in the Age of AI
Q: And you, I gather, are trying to get us to consider national security writ large, which is to say there is an educational role here as well. Explain if you would.
Kallas says democracies rely on trusted shared information and social trust, making education essential to citizens' ability to understand information, resist misinformation, and sustain democratic institutions.
World on Edge: Israel’s Election, Lame Duck Trump, and the Blue Tsunami
Q: Is it possible, Thomas, that if Netanyahu is denied the prime ministership and Eisenkot becomes the next prime minister, that the world may see Israel differently going forward?
Juneau says Eisenkot would likely be more careful in style but would not radically change Israel's strategic policies toward Gaza, Hamas, or a Palestinian state. He doubts that the change in leadership alone would substantially alter Israel's international image.

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Thoughtful, in-depth interviews and discussions on Canadian politics, international affairs, and global geopolitics, with a steady emphasis on nuance and civil discourse. Regularly features former ministers, diplomats, historians, policy academics, and prominent journalists who offer behind-the-scenes perspectives, historical context, and practical policy insights. Unique strengths include balanced debates, long-form explorations, and a willingness to challenge guests while maintaining respectful dialogue. Listeners can expect thorough analysis of sovereignty, trade, security, and governance, often framed by Canadian perspectives on U.S. relations and global events. The show often blends personal anecdotes with policy lessons, making it acc... more

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2. Eva Czigler
3. Anna Porter
4. Philippe Sands
5. Eleanor McMahon
6. Edward Fishman
7. Martha Hall Findlay
8. Joseph P. Kennedy III

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