
Veteran journalist Paul Wells interviews the leaders and thinkers tackling the world's big problems — war and peace, democracy and dictatorship, making governments and communities work. Paul draws on decades of experience as a reporter and columnist at Macleans, the Toronto Star and elsewhere to bring you smart, intimate conversations with newsmakers and people who deserve a higher profile.The Pau... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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What is Build Canada, and how does it hope to change the country's economic future? Lucy Hargreaves, the CEO of the newfangled think tank, discusses her break with the Trudeau government's economic policies, her ideas for making Canada more competiti... more
Paul Wells interviews Ben Rowswell, whose 25-year diplomatic career saw him work in a bunch of the world's toughest conflict zones. He was in Somalia as a student while a UN peacekeeping effort was falling apart. He served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ve... more
Michael Wernick, the longtime senior civil servant who served as Clerk of the Privy Council under Justin Trudeau, shares his thoughts on Canada in the era of Donald Trump. "It's very different dealing with an administration that absolutely disrespect... more
Canada's retired Chief of the Defence Staff has a new memoir out, describing a military career that lasted 40 years, from Army Cadets to wars in Afghanistan and Ukraine. He's got choice words for the office of his former boss, Justin Trudeau. He vivi... more
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The most recent episode, the interview with Lucy Hargreaves, is like performance art. I can’t get it out of my head. I’m not sure which I’m more convinced of, that Wells wants to champion her movement or to destroy it.
With a guest equipped with only the force of her convictions, Wells deftly avoids pressing her to explain how exactly her ideas will lead us to “prosperity”, whatever that means. Everyone but Hargreaves can see she would only continue to trip over her intellectual failings. Is W... more
Thank you Paul. Keep going.
Thank you Paul for the insightful commentary and engaging interviews, a master class journalism! Especially in these strange times.
It was nice to hear Jason’s opinions and views again.. sure wish he was still in this game !
Wow, my first episode was Canada Among Nations and what a real eye opener. Completely understandable and free of academic jargon. Every Canadian needs to learn the basic concepts discussed, and face the hard facts of where we really stand, how we got here and most of all how we move forward. I can’t wait to hear more! Thanks for such an informative show.
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A variety of pressing global issues are explored through insightful interviews, featuring leaders, thinkers, and experts from various fields. Conversations often center on themes such as democratic governance, international relations, political history, and social issues. The host brings an experienced journalist's perspective, facilitating discussions that are not only informative but also deeply engaging, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Unique to this series is its blend of high-profile figures and lesser-known but equally impactful guests, ensuring a diverse range of voices and viewpoints are heard.
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