The Beaverton Weekly Report

"I had some hope for an NDP minority, but then I remembered people REALLY hate Eby." Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay, and special guest Mary Gillis) discuss this past week's diametrically opposed elections in BC and Toronto, speculate on where all that Brad Brad-mentum disappeared to, and run down what the hell the BC NDP were thinking with this snap election call. Then the Approx...

"Turns out only 25% of Alberta is crazy. Good to know." Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Clare Blackwood and special guest Nelua Handa) talk about Alberta's referendum for a sovereignty referendum crashing and burning, speculate on what will happen as a result of the other 9 questions (spoiler alert: nothing) and recap the highlights of Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend.' Then the Approxim...

"As long as you get it here before the midterms, we'll forgive 10-20 war crimes of your choice." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) talk about Trump's betrayal of Ukraine, a possible live streamed firing squad and Carney weighing in on the Alberta Independence Vote. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the world discovering a Quebecois singing tv sh...

"Move over Alberta, let us show you how it's done." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and special guest Chris Chiasson of Toronto The Politics The Show) talk about the Quebec Election Results being almost exactly what we expected, Alberta Separatists Colluding with Republicans to try win their Referendum and the key issues at stake in Toronto's municipal election, at least one of which is: why is...

"We're sorry for... whatever it is your addled brain has decided we did." Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and Megan MacKay) discuss Trump's demand for an apology from Canada, Carney revealing he has studied plans to resist a U.S. invasion, and David Eby's election call immediately backfiring. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers a creative way to prevent fentanyl o...

"Standing up to Trump's aggression, one strike bust at a time." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and special guest Jocelyn Geddie) talk about Carney using the Trade War to govern even further to the right than Harper, Trump's anger over Canada's non-deal to not join the EU, and his disastrous attempt to import Belarussian Potash. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the shittiest...

We're back baby! Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Megan MacKay) recap the Trade War developments that happened during our hiatus, break down Carney's plan to sell Canada for parts and discuss strategies for waiting out Trump until his term ends (or IT happens). Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the nerdy thing that Canada is best in the world at.  If you'd like an Extended...

"I love my country. I just don't like anything about it!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Janel Comeau) talk about the latest in the Trade War, the debate about whether Conservatives are patriotic enough to stand up to Trump and Carney breaking with Ford over the Billy Bishop airport expansion. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz uncovers the latest way billionaires are planning to en...

"We've tariffed everything else!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and special guest Diana McCallum) talk about Trump releasing a truly random list of Canadian goods to be tariffed, US politicians showing their whole ass about Canadian wildfires, and Carney caving over the Gordie Howe bridge. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the only downside to cannibalism. 

"As long as he gets his cut." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Megan MacKay) talk about the Gordie Howe Bridge deal, Poilievre's fight with members of his own party, and Carney choosing to "engage" with Saudi Arabia's money. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best map of all time.  If you'd like an Extended Cut version that also talks about the war with Iran version 3.0...

Pipelines! Pipelines! PIPELINES! Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) talk about Danielle Smith getting not one but two pipelines, Carney saying we don't have time for the environment in the middle of a massive heat wave, and Canada's massive new submarine deal. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst way to lose your sunglasses.  If you'd like an Extended...

There's one day left in Pride Month so this still counts! Ian MacIntyre (designated ally, he/him) is joined by a special All-Guest Panel: Alix Markman ( Astrid & Lily Save The World, Gotham Knights , she/her), Simon Paluck ( Insta Gay, Monkey On My Back , he/him) and JP Larocque ( North Of North, Sort Of, Small Achievable Goals , they/them). Together they discuss the most relaxing grownup ways to...

The UK just can't keep a PM. Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about Keir Starmer becoming the latest UK PM to resign, Rogers killing Hockey Night In Canada, Carney bailing out condo developers and the Human Rights Museum's "controversial" exhibit on the Nakba. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst way to smuggle drugs.  If you'd like an Extended C...

"[A Memorandum Of Understanding] doesn't mean much, it doesn't mean anything at all." Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and special guest David Doel aka The Rational National) talk Trump's 'this time it's definitely an actual deal I swear' deal with Iran, the spectacle of a cage match on The White House lawn, and Carney's kinda hot mic moment at the G7. Then the Approximately 10 Min...

"Surely no 15 year old is clever enough to download a VPN". Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and special guest John Batt of @canada.gov.ca) talk about how banning social media for kids is way easier than regulating it for everyone, the excitement/concern surrounding a World Cup in Trump's America, and Smith and Poilievre finally coming out against Alberta Separatism. Then the Approximately 10 Min...

"'Technical recession' sounds like something a guy at a bar would mansplain to me, before asking me to pay for the drink he offered to buy for me." Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Séguin and special guest Jan Caruana - Because News, The Next Step) talk about Mark Carney's totally technical recession and trip to NYC, Elon's SpaceX IPO that is now in everyone's retirement savings, and what'...

"After the Iran War went so poorly, they needed an easy win - a palooka, to get their stats back up." Ian and the Panel (Megan MacKay, Nile Séguin and special guest Clare Belford - 22 Minutes, JFL) talk about Danielle Smith's premature referendum announcement, Trump unleashing Marco Rubio on Cuba, and whether Ian and Nile are betas in the Manosphere. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz disc...

"Can't wait for Memorandum Of Understandings Part III: Trudeau's Revenge." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Nile Seguin and Clare Blackwood) break down the Pentagon abandoning the Joint Board On Defence we all knew about it before this, the new MOU between Canada and Alberta, and Danielle Smith plowing ahead on an Independence Referendum despite a Court Order. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Lo...

"You're gonna bite the hand that feeds you under the table." Ian is joined by two special guests, Andrew Ivimey (Talk From Superheroes, CBS's "Boston Blue") and Rob Ito (The Beaverton website) to discuss hantavirus cruise ships, Manitoba's youth social media ban, and Hungarian authoritarianism being exported abroad. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers Quebec's most cromulent cultu...

"When you need social services you'll shout up to me 'Save Us' and I'll whisper down 'No.'" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) talk about Carney's sudden interest in privatizing airports, the Alberta Separatists data hack and the appointment of a new Governor General, a position we definitely still need. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best way to defy...

"25 billion worth of fun." Luke and the Panel (Megan MacKay and Nile Seguin) try to understand how a Sovereign Wealth Fund works in a country with a massive deficit, discuss the fallout from the White House Correspondent's Dinner shooting being used to give Trump a ballroom, and break down the impact of massive Rogers' layoffs. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers how Buddhist monk...

"But can he re-pivot?" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay and special guest Stewart Reynolds aka Brittlestar) talk about Carney's fireside youtube chat, Trump's determination to ruin any chance for peace with Iran, and Doug Ford's private jet saga. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst setting to quote a Tarantino film.  If you'd like an Extended Cut version...

"I'd like to thank Mr. Poilievre for his assistance in this matter." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about the Liberals' by-election victories, Carney obtaining near total power, and Trump's fight with DAAAAA Pope. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best/worst idea for a vending machine.  If you'd like an Extended Cut version that als...

"There's nothing in the rules that says you can't make a platform that's addicting to teens!" Guest host Ian MacIntyre is joined by panellist Nile Séguin along with special guests Kyah Green (The Fandom Show) and Andrew Ivimey (new standup special "Let's Go" online now!) They discuss Big Tech finally getting big sued, what's good in Manitoba, and everyone going nuts for space!  If you'd like an Ex...

"Socialism in the NDP? Why I never." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and special guest Janel Comeau (aka @verybadllama on your socials) talk about Avi Lewis as the "radical" new leader of the NDP, wonder whether the resignation of Air Canada CEO was delivered en francais and provide an update on Israel's 'are we the baddies' moment. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discov...