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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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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

Here's how the Paul Wells Road Show: Calgary went. On Sept. 28, Paul Wells was at the sold-out Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary to celebrate Alberta's unique place in Canada and ponder its uncertain future. Guests include Alberta Premier Danielle Smit... more

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and author Anne Applebaum joins Paul Wells to discuss her Atlantic magazine cover story, "Empire of Grift." She argues that Donald Trump's foreign policy now has two engines: ideologues who see the Western Hemisphere... more

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Paul Wells interviews Jill Lepore, Harvard historian, New Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize winner about The Rise and the Fall of the Artificial State, her latest bestseller.

"Few grand transformations have been more precipitate or more heedles... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dale Austin
Representative
Cameco
Episode: Thank you, Alberta
Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer-winning historian and author; staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic Magazine
Episode: Anne Applebaum on Donald Trump’s global shakedown
James Appathurai
Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber at NATO
NATO
Episode: NATO's James Appathurai on sabotage and zombie viruses

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
  • Thank you Paul. Keep going.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    0matt
    a year 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
  • One of the best

    A fabulous and interesting Canadian political podcast. The end of the year Jazz and Chats episodes are my personal favourite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh9202
    Canada2 years ago

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#88
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#242
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#110
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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.
Anne Applebaum on Donald Trump’s global shakedown
Q: Does this administration prefer business figures and non-traditional intermediaries over professional diplomats?
Yes, there is a clear trend toward using corporate and influencer networks as channels for diplomacy and policy influence, which indicates a shift away from traditional diplomatic pathways and a reliance on transactional actors.
Anne Applebaum on Donald Trump’s global shakedown
Q: Your cover story in The Atlantic is Empire of Grift; you said it has two meanings. Can you talk about the two aspects of that phrase?
The Empire of Grift refers both to a practical operation aimed at extracting wealth from the international order and to an ideological mission that frames America's role in the world as a civilizational project, which together drive the administration's policies.
Thank you, Alberta
Q: What are the potential economic consequences for Alberta if separation were pursued, and how likely are the scenarios we might see?
Trevor Tombe explains that separation could contract Alberta's economy by a significant margin due to trade frictions and reduced national integrations, while the appendices show a wide range of outcomes; overall, a windfall is unlikely and costs could be offset by improved policy decisions and stronger provincial autonomy over immigration and taxation.
NATO's James Appathurai on sabotage and zombie viruses
Q: What do you see as the top items on NATO and your allies' agenda for the next two to three years?
Cyber requires running advanced AI models on networks to secure them against hacks; digital issues demand integrated data and AI defenses to avoid a patchwork of clouds; hybrid warfare needs integrated silos and deterrence to prevent escalation, all while maintaining cohesion across allied countries.

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2. Danielle Smith
3. Jeromy Farkas
4. Trevor Tombe
5. Kate Thompson
6. Jesse Morrison
7. Dale Austin
8. Anne Applebaum

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