The Political Paradox Podcast

This Episode: Real time reaction to the English leaders debate. Timeline: 00:00:30 - Opening thoughts 00:03:33 - The debate and real time analysis 02:05:21 -  Final thoughts Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/171

This Episode: Legalized discrimination; Vaccine passports come to Canada. Then, the housing market has become a hot election issue; how do we lower housing prices? Plus, which party do Canadians think has a hidden agenda? The answer might surprise you. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/170

This Episode: And they're off, Canada's 44th federal election campaign is underway. Then, the dates are set for the leaders debates, who's in and who's out? Plus, you won't believe who Facebook has tasked as being their official fact checker for the election; other the other hand, maybe you will believe it. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/169

This Episode: Are we headed for a fall election? All signs point to yes. Then, Billionaires in space, we explain the positive side. Plus, everything wrong with progressive thought summed up in one Facebook post; let's fact check the fact checkers. http :// www . politicalparadox . ca /168

This Episode: Democracy dies in darkness; Canada's social media censorship bill passes in the middle of the night. Then, single game sports betting is soon to be legal in Canada, it's about time. Plus, the Ontario government adds financial literacy to its math curriculum, maybe they should worry about balancing their own books. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/167

This Episode: New questions about the Government's role in Canada's residential school system, why weren't we taught about this in the public school system? Then, why has the price of lumber been skyrocketing? I have a theory. Plus, the CDC changes it's mask policy, let's watch the spin... begin. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/166

This Week: Ontario brings in unprecedented police powers, is it time for Doug Ford to step down? Then, Derek Chauvin found guilty in the death of George Floyd, was this a fair trial? Plus, those traveling into Canada have found a loophole to avoid the government's expensive hotel quarantine. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/165

This Week: Reports of anti-Asian hate crimes are surging in Canada, but where has the history of racism actually come from? Then, the Canadian Senate passes a grim milestone. Plus, The Ontario Government phases out it's FAX machines... just like everyone else did 20 years ago. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/164

This Week: The federal government introduces a Gun buyback program, is this solution practical or political? Then, wind turbines aren't spinning in Texas, but the politicians certainly are. Plus, you know Canada's debt is too high when the Canadian taxpayer's federation can no longer track it. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/163  

This Week: Cancel culture is on the rise, is anybody safe anymore? Then, Canadians paid millions more in carbon tax than they received in rebates, are we really surprised? Plus, sales of cassette tapes doubled in 2020, and you won't believe who the top-selling artist is. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/162  

This Week: The Coronavirus vaccine rollout has begun, and to the surprise of no one, politicians are using it as a photo opportunity. Then, Ottawa to hike the federal carbon tax to $170 a tonne by 2030, at least there is one silver lining to this announcement. Plus, we open up the Political Paradox mailbag. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/161  

This Week: The federal government lays out its economic plans going forward, but what does half this stuff have to do with COVID-19? Then, a Toronto restaurant owner has been operating without a licence, could licencing still work without the state? Plus, just weeks after the US election, a Coronavirus vaccine is ready for approval... what a coincidence. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/...

This Week: The Ontario Government is going digital... just like everyone else did 20 years ago; Then, Toronto police officers are rarely disciplined, even for serious crimes; Plus, we'll analyze the chaotic US election results. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/159  

This Week: The federal government survives a no-confidence vote, but when might we see the next election? Then, when a COVID-19 Vaccine comes to market, who should be the first to receive it? Plus, we analyze the home stretch of the 2020 US election. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/158  

This Week: Canada's pandemic alert system is back up after a year-long absence... excuse me? Then, the lockdowns have had a negligible effect on global temperatures, how should we interpret this? Plus, should tipping be included in the price of your restaurant bill? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/157  

This Week: An Ontario MPP has been kicked out of the PC Caucus, and the reason is outrageous. Then, Canada's police chiefs are calling for the decriminalization of personal drug use, will this work? Plus, are the US election polls wrong... again? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/156  

This Week: A movement is afoot to defund police, but what does defund really mean? Then, Statscan says food insecurity is on the rise, we'll take you behind where those numbers actually come from. Plus, Ontario schools to teach financial literacy, this is a great move but let's add a few more things. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/155  

This Week: We take a look at the coronavirus numbers, are deaths being over-reported? Then, some want more regulation in Ontario's long-term care homes, but the industry is already heavily regulated. Plus, America approves a new suicide prevention hotline, but one major aspect was overlooked. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/154  

This Week: We give our thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis. Then, CBC funding is at an all-time high, while viewership is at an all-time low. Plus, where the heck have I been? Show Notes:   http://www.politicalparadox.ca/153

This Week: We continue our annual look back at our favourite moments of the year. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/  

This Week: It's our annual look back at our favourite moments of the year. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/  

This Week: The CRTC steps up efforts to combat spoofed calls, will this be successful? Then, the province of Ontario is scrapping the pot retail lottery for a more open system, just how it should have been in the first place. Plus, a Winnipeg mom is demanding a apology from her son's school after some cruel and unusual punishment, do you agree? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/152  

This Week: Could private healthcare be coning to British Columbia? Then, Calgary looks at privatizing some city services, will this save money? Plus, Italy has an alternative option to those paper straws. Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/151  

This Week: Don Cherry has been fired for controversial remarks, but was the firing warranted? Then, 11,000 scientists have signed a declaration claiming a climate emergency, but how carefully was the list vetted? Plus, medical malpractice is on the rise in Canada, didn't we hear this same story 5 years ago? Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/150  

This Week: The NDP say that universal pharmacare will be their first order of business, will the new minority government fall over this? Then, we have the answer to why a civilian needs an AR-15 rifle. Plus, If you're going to San Francisco... just don't Show Notes: http://www.politicalparadox.ca/149