The Swing

This week, on the heels of U.S. Embassy's Fourth of July party with the Calgary Stampede in full 'swing', Yaroslav and Heather talk about Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to trade diversification, trade deals, and building that elusive “One Canadian Economy”! Hop on The Swing for an executive briefing on nation building projects, defence procurement and Canada's equivalent of the executive or...

In this episode of The Swing , we dive into the machinery of Canadian democracy with a timely review of the 45th Parliament under Prime Minister Mark Carney following his first sitting session. So — did the PM have a successful first season? Pendulum's Yaroslav Baran, a seasoned political and parliamentary expert, joins Heather Bakken to break down what has been accomplished. Carney’s governing st...

Pendulum's Balkan Devlen moderates a discussion about the NATO Summit at The Hague with security and defence experts, Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka. They break down the details of the defence spending target the Allies agreed in principle, delve into what it really means, and explain why Spain has a carve-out. They also discuss the strategic defence and security partnership Prime Ministe...

Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire-Miller join host, Heather Bakken, to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to hit NATO's spending target of two-percent of GDP on national defence by fiscal year end and boost funding for the armed forces while cutting taxes. Meantime Canada gears up to host the G7 Summit with a few extra guests at the table.

Minority Report: Liberals couldn't whip enough yeas for an amended throne speech vote that called on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for summer. Opposition parties narrowly won the non-binding vote. But 'love was in air' at the First Ministers Meeting where Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a plan for breaking down internal trade barriers and fast-tracking maj...

Canada's Speech from the Throne was delivered by King Charles III, opening Parliament. Canada is a constitutional monarchy and this was the first time the King visited Canada as Sovereign. Yaroslav and Heather unpack the throne speech and the government's new agenda. And wow -- that Canada broach the Queen consort was wearing is something else!

Canada is at the helm of the G7 this year and will host a number of G7 engagement groups and ministerial meetings. Pendulum's Yaroslav Baran and Jonathan Berkshire-Miller discuss how the new government's foreign policy is emerging and to what degree it will be a priority for the newly-minted cabinet.

Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, revamps his cabinet post-election. By and large he's going old school. Yaroslav and Heather talk about relationship resets, cabinet committees and Carney's back to basics approach to governing.

Canadian voters decide on another minority government and deliver Bizarro World results: Prime Minister Mark Carney claims a seat in Parliament with his first elected win, the Official Opposition Leader loses his Conservative seat of 21 years (so long, Stornoway!) and the NDP leader resigns after failing to hold onto his riding and official party status. If you're as confused as most people, our r...

We are in the final stretch of Canada's federal election campaign. Canadians head to the polls on April 28th in what has been a dynamic —and dramatic — political race. Since last week's pod, two debates are in the rearview mirror where no blood was left on the floor. Audiences tuned in en masse to watch the sparring and turned out in record numbers at advance polls. Voters are engaged, enthusiasti...

Welcome to The Swing , Pendulum ’s podcast where Canada’s federal election takes centre stage. This week: Debate Prep. Yaroslav and Heather will pull back the curtain on how candidates prepare, what defines a good performance and the power of the elusive knock-out punch. As campaigns spin, pivot, and try to land the final blow, this is where strategy meets spectacle— the Swing starts now.

Campaigns, Colours & Catchphrases: Pendulum's international award-winning creative director, Ben Purkiss, talks branding with co-founder Yaroslav Baran. Want to know what kind of thinking goes into the look and feel of a campaign? In a word — authenticity. To be competitive, do the research, get to know the person behind the politician, and build the brand to complement the candidate. Among th...

Week two of Canada's federal elections and party campaigns are in full swing. This week we discuss candidate eruptions, campaign scripting and voting efficiency.

Join Heather and Yaroslav as they discuss the first couple of weeks of the Canadian Federal election race. Follow today to stay updated on what's going on in your world.