Politics Is Broken

* The Saskatchewan government's plan to spend a billion dollars on irrigation trenches raises questions about the allocation of public funds.* The controversial video released by the Conservative Party of Canada showcases poor judgment and editing choices.* The same number of people want to defund the CBC AND bring back the death penalty* Politicians often make questionable decisions and retract t...

Should schools ban cell phones? BotGate for the Conservative Party of Canada? Has American style politics creeped into Canada just acid wash jeans? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.podcastisbroken.ca/subscribe This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

The decline of civility in society and the exploitation of anger for engagement on social media platforms. Politicians face constant criticism and personal attacks, which takes a toll on their mental health and their families. The toxic nature of politics discourages smart and well-intentioned individuals from entering the field. We debate whether politicians should be on social media and the impa...

Ottawa has appointed a Night Mayor to boost its nightlife and attract more people to downtown. Yes, that’s funny. There is a discussion about the conflicting interpretations of the NSICOP Foreign Interference report by Elizabeth May and Jagmeet Singh, and why Poilievre won’t read it. We also talk about the new tin foil hat statements of Premier Scott Moe in Saskatchewan. This is a public episode....

Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss Justin Trudeau's video explaining the capital gains tax and the need for the Liberal Party to better communicate their policies. They talk about the decision of Loblaws to sign the grocery store code of conduct and the impact of the boycott on their branding. They also mention the controversy in the Saskatchewan legislature, where the speaker read a let...

In this episode Brittlestar, Lisa B, and Steve Boots discuss Steve’s recent trip to Ottawa for the very glitzy Politics and The Pen gala, and his subsequent meeting with Jagmeet Singh. Things then get weird as Steve loses power and the discussion shifts to “woke coffee lids” and Human 404 errors. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

In this episode Brittlestar, Lisa B, and Steve Boots discuss Steve’s recent trip to Ottawa for the very glitzy Politics and The Pen gala, and his subsequent meeting with Jagmeet Singh. Things then get weird as Steve loses power and the discussion shifts to “woke coffee lids” and Human 404 errors. Thanks for listening! Please share this episode! Thanks for reading Podcast Is Broken! Subscribe for f...

In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss various topics including a video of Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the opposition, coming out of a trailer covered in graffiti, and the potential impact of these events on conservative voters. The conversation also touches on the role of politicians' PR teams, the need for politicians to connect with the middle ground, and the importan...

In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss various topics including a video of Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the opposition, coming out of a trailer covered in graffiti, and the potential impact of these events on conservative voters. The conversation also touches on the role of politicians' PR teams, the need for politicians to connect with the middle ground, and the importan...

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...

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, 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 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...

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 between pa...

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...

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...