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Brittlestar, Lisa B, and Steve Boots discuss the recent budget and the controversy surrounding the increase in capital gains tax. They highlight the misconceptions and outrage from some individuals who believe it will affect them, even though it primarily targets the wealthy. They also touch on the benefits of living in Canada, such as healthcare, and how corporations should recognize and apprecia...

In this episode, Brittlestar, Lisa B, Steve Boots, and guest, Fae Johnstone, discuss the current state of trans rights and trans issues in Canada. They explore the reasons behind the recent pushback against trans rights, including the use of trans issues as a distraction from other pressing issues. The conversation also touches on the role of social conservative factions within conservative partie...

In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa discuss various topics, including the Swan Parade in Stratford, Ontario, and Alex Jones endorsing Pierre Poilievre. They also touch on the alignment of ideologies and the complexities of political alliances. The conversation explores the polarization in politics and the lack of nuance in public discourse. It discusses the controversy surrounding...

Summary In this podcast episode, Brittlestar Steve Boots and Lisa B, along with special guest Naheed Nenshi, discuss the relationship between Alberta and the rest of Canada, particularly Ontario. They explore why there seems to be a chip on Alberta's shoulder and why people in Ontario view Alberta as a wasteland. Naheed Nenshi, the guest, explains that some of the tension is rooted in the historic...

Summary In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, Lisa B and this week’s guest, journalist Rachel Gilmore discuss the state of journalism and the reasons behind its decline. They explore the impact of capitalism and extractive practices on journalism, as well as the shift towards profit-driven models. The role of advertising in funding journalism is examined, along with the challenges and potenti...

Summary The conversation explores the use of family members in political campaigns, specifically focusing on the recent video released by Pierre Poilievre's wife. The hosts discuss the role of families in Canadian politics and the strategic use of family members to appeal to specific demographics. They also examine the impact on children of politicians and the public scrutiny they face. The conver...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss Naheed Nenshi's candidacy for the NDP party leadership in Alberta. They explore Nenshi's fit with the political landscape in Alberta and the need for buoyancy in the NDP. The hosts also discuss the challenge of appealing to the public beyond superficialities and the importance of ideology and affinity for the NDP. They highlight the lack of distinction be...

Summary The conversation covers various topics including the legacy of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the changing decorum in politics, the expectations and persona of politicians, and the challenges of engaging with ordinary voters. The discussion also touches on the influence of social media, the centralization of authority within political parties, and the tendency for voters to be react...

In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss their experiences as niche internet micro-celebrities and the weirdness of social media. They share stories about their journey into content creation and their relationship with the camera. They also talk about dealing with comments and criticism from viewers and the importance of not letting negative comments affect them. They highligh...

Brittlestar is in the UK this week. Please forgive any audio weirdness and accents. Summary *These summaries are generated by robots, proceed with grain of robosalt* This episode explores the role and perception of unions in the labour landscape. The hosts discuss the public support for labour strikes and the changing attitudes towards unions. They delve into the power dynamics between employers a...

Summary Brittlestar, Lisa B and Steve Boots introduce themselves and discuss the purpose of the podcast, which is to talk about news events happening in Canada and provide a digestible way for people to understand and engage with current events. They explore the question of how much news is too much news and discuss the importance of taking breaks from consuming news when it becomes overwhelming....