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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 Pa... more

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Former Defence Minister and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been horrified by what he’s been seeing from the new Trump administration. He got so mad that he ended a lengthy Twitter hiatus to sound off about it. He joins Paul to share his views on Tr... more

Paul breaks down some of the major challenges facing higher education in Canada, including a lack of political will to invest in the sector.    He is then joined by a panel of insiders for their takes on what to do about it. How are they handling thi... more

Writer, professor and cousin-of-Paul Ira Wells was concerned about the rise of censorship coming from both sides of the political spectrum. So he wrote a book about it, diving into the history of people trying to control what you read.

That book is... more

Mark Norman believes an attack from the U.S. in not hypothetical. It’s already happening. And Canada’s lacking a strategy to respond.    He first laid out his argument in an opinion piece for the National Post titled  “Canada’s relationship with the ... more

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Recent Guests

Ira Wells
Teaches English Literature at Victoria College at the University of Toronto and author of the book On Book Banning.
University of Toronto
Episode: Ira Wells on book banning
Mark Norman
Former commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
Episode: When Trump pushes, push back
Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
Government of Canada
Episode: Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Czar?
Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier
Government of Alberta
Episode: When America attacks
Amy Greenberg
Professor of History
Pennsylvania State University
Episode: When America attacks
David L. Cohen
U.S. Ambassador to Canada, discussing his experiences and reflections on U.S.-Canada relations.
U.S. Government
Episode: Exit interview: U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen
Marci Surkes
Former executive director for Policy and Cabinet in Justin Trudeau's Prime Minister's office, currently chief strategy officer for Compass Rose
Compass Rose
Episode: How did the Liberals get here?
Ian Williams
Author and speaker, recently delivered the CBC Massey Lectures
Episode: The Paul Wells New Year's party
Chris Best
Co-founder and CEO of Substack
Substack
Episode: Introducing CANADALAND: Substack’s founder on news, money, and Musk

Host

Paul Wells
Veteran journalist with extensive experience in reporting and political analysis, focusing on big issues affecting democracy and governance.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • 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
    Japana month 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
    Canadaa month ago
  • Excellent.

    Great episode discussing foreign policy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AV56$
    Canadaa month ago
  • Thought provoking

    Paul wells does a podcast with a wide range of interesting guests and topics. All interviewed very well.

    Paul’s show definitely competes with anything on Canadian politics on CBC or any other radio or TV station.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don1547
    Canada3 months ago
  • Disappointed with the Bias

    I am soooooo tired of the smug and sanctimonious conservative comments levelled at Liberals and Trudeau.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shannon rebekkah
    Canada8 months ago

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Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Czar?
Q: Do you think the job would be open if President Trump hadn't made these tariff threats?
I don't think so; there were many reasons behind the Prime Minister's decision beyond Trump's actions.
Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Czar?
Q: How seriously did you consider running for the Liberal leadership?
I considered it very seriously but ultimately decided to stay in my role as it was crucial for Canada amid significant challenges with the US.
Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Czar?
Q: What was your pitch at the Atlantic Council?
It focused on the interrelated nature of the Canadian and American economies, particularly in energy and minerals, emphasizing that tariffs would affect both countries negatively.
When Trump pushes, push back
Q: Can that G7 meeting be just another annual get-together of a bunch of leaders?
No, anyone under the illusion that we can carry on as business as usual is living in a fantasy world.
When Trump pushes, push back
Q: What's the nature of the attack?
The nature of the attack is clear expressions of intent to either annex us territorially, to absorb us in whatever way, shape or form, intimidation, and exerting economic pressure.

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