
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

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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An amazing episode!
So proud to be Canadian.
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
Long live The Paikin Podcast and The Morning Brief!
Steve has my vote. Canadian treasure
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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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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Recent guests on The Paikin Podcast include:
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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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