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The Paul Wells Show

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Lucy Hargreaves
CEO and co-founder of Build Canada with experience in government, international development, and technology
Build Canada
Episode: Lucy Hargreaves: What is Build Canada, anyway?
Ben Rowswell
Veteran Canadian diplomat who served in conflict zones and as ambassador to Venezuela
Catalyze 4
Episode: Trouble Man: A Canadian diplomat's life in the world's hot spots
Michael Wernick
Yaroslavsky Chair in Public Sector Management at the University of Ottawa; former Clerk of the Privy Council
University of Ottawa; Clerk of the Privy Council (2016-2019)
Episode: Michael Wernick: "There's no saviour coming"
Wayne Eyre
Former Chief of the Defence Staff, author of Into the Breach
Canadian Armed Forces
Episode: Wayne Eyre on warcraft in a time of crisis
Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta
Government of Alberta
Episode: Thank you, Alberta
Jeromy Farkas
Mayor of Calgary
City of Calgary
Episode: Thank you, Alberta
Trevor Tombe
Professor of Economics
University of Calgary, School of Public Policy
Episode: Thank you, Alberta
Kate Thompson
President & CEO
Calgary Municipal Lands Corporation
Episode: Thank you, Alberta
Jesse Morrison
Viola player, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Episode: Thank you, Alberta

Host

Paul Wells
Veteran journalist and host known for incisive interviews with leaders and thinkers addressing key global issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 284 ratings
  • Easily 1 or 5 stars

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    chilliwackie
    United States5 days ago
  • Thank you Paul. Keep going.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    0matt
    2 years ago
  • Master class

    Thank you Paul for the insightful commentary and engaging interviews, a master class journalism! Especially in these strange times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Imim11
    Canada2 years ago
  • Jason Kenny

    It was nice to hear Jason’s opinions and views again.. sure wish he was still in this game !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -JMLC-
    Canada2 years ago
  • The Whole Country Needs to Listen

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yutenjjh
    Japan2 years ago

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Many appreciate the diverse range of guests, highlighting the depth and variety of perspectives offered.
Listeners praise the podcast for its thought-provoking interviews and the insightful commentary provided by the host.
Some feedback criticizes perceived bias in certain episodes, reflecting a divide among listeners regarding the host's viewpoints on political issues.

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#83
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Apple Podcasts
#175
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Lucy Hargreaves: What is Build Canada, anyway?
Q: What would Build Canada like to see Canada do?
Hargreaves says Canada should improve its competitiveness through tax reform, more competition in protected sectors, and market-based allocation of government innovation funding.
Lucy Hargreaves: What is Build Canada, anyway?
Q: What is Build Canada?
Hargreaves describes it as a federally incorporated nonprofit and policy-entrepreneurship organization that publishes ideas, creates digital tools, and builds a network to encourage a more growth-focused public conversation.
Trouble Man: A Canadian diplomat's life in the world's hot spots
Q: What did Venezuela teach you about how democracies fail?
Rowswell says social media can divide people into hostile camps, a dynamic he observed among Egyptian activists and later saw as a vulnerability in other democracies.
Trouble Man: A Canadian diplomat's life in the world's hot spots
Q: Was there a way to handle the post-invasion Iraq that would have gone a lot better?
Rowswell says reconstruction requires a long commitment, rapid movement toward elections and local government, regional involvement, and respect for international law and institutions.
Anne Applebaum on Donald Trump’s global shakedown
Q: What was your impression of ordinary life in Venezuela under these dynamics?
Ordinary Venezuelans have faced high inflation and limited real change despite some openings; the repressive apparatus remains, and many big companies stay away due to the unpredictable political environment and concerns about legitimacy of governance.

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Recent guests on The Paul Wells Show include:

1. Lucy Hargreaves
2. Ben Rowswell
3. Michael Wernick
4. Wayne Eyre
5. Danielle Smith
6. Jeromy Farkas
7. Trevor Tombe
8. Kate Thompson

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