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The Paikin Podcast

Epicentre Media
Canada
United States
Donald Trump
Canadian History
Charlie Kirk
Prime Ministers
The Road Between Us
Ukraine
Palestine
New Democratic Party
Authoritarianism
Democracy
Middle East Politics
Ethiopian Famine
Education
Russia
Hamas
Canadian Politics
Ken Dryden
Toronto International Film Festival

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

Justin Ling joins the Everything Political panel with former MPs Martha Hall Findlay and Tony Clement to discuss the newly minted majority government in Canada, why Justin thinks this is now a true national unity government, why Tony thinks Carney is... more

John Fraser joins Steve to discuss his new book, The Governors General: An Intimate History of Canada's Highest Office, why he cares about this history when so few do, why it took 80-plus years to get an actual Canadian Governor General, and why it’s... more

Janice Stein and Steve discuss Trump’s threats to leave NATO, what that would mean for Canada, his threats to Iran, and, although Trump has sown chaos and uncertainty in world affairs, if the markets operate as a significant guardrail to his actions.... more

Ashley Prime, former UK diplomat who has served all over the world, including in China, Italy, Jamaica, and Canada, joins Steve to discuss King Charles’s visit to America, if he will push back on Trump and defend Canada, PM Starmer’s plunging popular... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Ling
Journalist, freelancer
The Toronto Star
Episode: Everything Political: Carney’s Long, Strange Journey to a Majority Government
John Fraser
Author of The Governors General, An Intimate History of Canada's Highest Office
Sutherland House Press
Episode: John Fraser: The Hidden (and Gossipy) History of Canada’s Governors General
Ashley Prime
Senior Advisor to Hanover PR, former British Foreign Service official
Hanover PR
Episode: Ashley Prime: Can Canada Still Rely on Britain?
Kathleen Wynne
Former Premier of Ontario
Ontario Government
Episode: Kathleen Wynne & Philippe Couillard: Are Canadians Losing Trust in Democracy?
Philippe Couillard
Former Premier of Quebec
Quebec Government
Episode: Kathleen Wynne & Philippe Couillard: Are Canadians Losing Trust in Democracy?
Arif Lalani
Former Canadian ambassador to Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates; distinguished fellow at the Munk School
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Episode: World on Edge: Could Trump Learn from Bush’s Gulf War in 1990?
Peter Sloly
Former Chief of Police for Ottawa
Ottawa Police Service
Episode: Paik's Takes: World Disorder, Political Athletes, Policing Protesters, and Canada's Middle Power Mirage
Sharren Haskel
Deputy Foreign Minister of the State of Israel
State of Israel
Episode: Is Israel’s War in Iran Illegal? | Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister & International Law Professor
Ardi Imseis
Queen's University International Law Professor and former UN official in the Middle East
Queen's University
Episode: Is Israel’s War in Iran Illegal? | Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister & International Law Professor

Host

Steve Paikin
Host of insightful discussions on Canadian politics and global issues, providing context and analysis through interviews with various experts and public figures.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Debates require the right debaters

    What makes a good debate interesting to listen is with debaters that can understand both side of a coin. Please keep that in mind. Debaters pushing their narrative at any cost eventually leads to weak arguments that is insulting to the listeners’ intelligence.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    John Lock
    Canada2 months ago
  • Excellent interviewer.

    I am enjoying these in-depth interviews, done by a thoughtful, articulate interviewer. I just listened to Steve’s talk with Jesse Brown. Well worth the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Proud Canadian Triathlon Fan
    Canada2 months ago
  • A true professional

    Excellent interviewer, and focuses on the Canadian perspective — rare on the internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Čœßtūmër
    Canada3 months ago
  • Excellent interviews and discusssions from a world class veteran professional.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jack Burnside
    4 months ago
  • My Very Favorite Canadian podcast

    Interesting, Thoughtful. Entertaining, Always Worth the Time. Steve Paikin is a national treasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deborahwr
    United States4 months ago

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The podcast is recognized for its balanced approach to contentious issues, appealing to an audience that values multiple perspectives in political discourse.
Listeners commend the host's interviewing style as respectful and deeply analytical, contributing to engaging discussions that are both thoughtful and informative.
Some critiques point to a perceived bias in guest selection, suggesting the necessity for a wider range of viewpoints in discussions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#83
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#218
Australia/News/News Commentary

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

World on Edge: Is This the End of NATO?
Q: What role does AI play in a volatile and uncertain world, and how should leaders respond?
AI adds uncertainty and storytelling becomes crucial; leaders should embrace multiple scenarios, tell compelling strategic stories, and prepare for various outcomes rather than rely on deterministic forecasts.
World on Edge: Is This the End of NATO?
Q: What does a future global order look like and how might climate change and AI shape consensus?
Consensus on climate change and AI is likely to emerge not just from institutions but from larger structural forces, with renewables gaining traction after energy shocks; diverse alliances and 'variable geometry' coalitions may form as a practical governance approach.
World on Edge: Is This the End of NATO?
Q: If the old world order is not coming back, what will likely replace it?
Three possibilities were discussed: collapse into more warfare, the emergence of spheres of influence with dominant regional powers, or a G2 world led by China and the United States with defined rules; any of these could occur, and consensus on issues like climate change and AI remains unsettled.
Ashley Prime: Can Canada Still Rely on Britain?
Q: If you were advising the King on what he needs to achieve on this trip, what would you tell him?
I would say he should leverage his position as head of state to strengthen diplomatic rapport with the US while emphasising the importance of multilateral engagement, particularly in security and trade, and use his visit to underscore Britain's role as a pragmatic partner that can bridge Western alliances.
Paik's Takes: World Disorder, Political Athletes, Policing Protesters, and Canada's Middle Power Mirage
Q: Do you want to share some of your thoughts about what happened four years ago with the convoy, now that time has passed?
Sloly explains the complexity of the situation, the polycrisis nature, the need for multi-level coordination, and reflects on what could have been done differently, including communication and coalition-building, while acknowledging the overall peaceful resolution and the ongoing lessons for public safety.

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4. Kathleen Wynne
5. Philippe Couillard
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7. Peter Sloly
8. Sharren Haskel

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