The Herle Burly

Do Don Cherry and Andrew Scheer have anything in common? Find out on this week's podcast panel with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid . Our raucous panel joins The Herle Burly podcast every two weeks as we explore the state of our political affairs in Canada.

There are few names in Canada as synonymous with political talk radio as Charles Adler. Mr. Adler has been a household name for small-c conservative listeners on the AM dial for decades, but more recently, has been increasingly vocal about his personal objections to some on the right who seem unwilling to embrace what it means to live in a modern, inclusive society. Being from Montreal and having...

As Canadians—including our newly elected politicians—navigate the post-election Minority Government, David Herle will continue to be joined on The Herle Burly podcast by Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid as we explore the state of our political affairs. Our raucous panel will continue to assemble every two weeks as we paddle our way through these minority waters. Disclaimer: newly invented profanity may...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to be… Prime Minister. With ballots still be counted in some cases, Jenni, Scott and myself discuss the results of election 2019.  What changed? Why did it change? And why you shouldn’t walk into your leader’s suite when they’re changing. Join us for our #ElectionNightEpisode on The Herle Burly.

We brought the whole election team together for a LIVE SHOW at the Pilot . Jenni Byrne , Scott Reid , Dennis Matthews and David Rosenberg join me for a drink, on stage, with a live audience, presented by the Canadian Club . With just days until the 2019 Federal Election in Canada, tune-in for our predictions, clashes, and laughs. We hope you’ll join us!

Welcome to the third and final Election Advertising episode for the 2019 federal campaign. With just days until the ballots are counted, the political parties are serving up their closing arguments to voters through every medium available, including of course, via advertising. Advertising gurus Dennis Matthews and David Rosenberg again join us to help us dissect how the ads help drive their GOTV s...

We’re just days away until all our election predictions come back to haunt us. The debates are over, the ads roar on, and the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) machines are fired up. On this episode of The Herle Burly podcast , David is joined by campaign strategists Jenni Byrne (Conservative) and Scott Reid (Liberal) to hear what each party is doing and why, but perhaps more interestingly, what each should...

The first all-leaders election debate is now behind us and the verdict is in: goat rodeo! David Herle sits down with campaign strategists Jenni Byrne (Conservative) and Scott Reid (Liberal) to break down the chaos and the consequences as we enter the final two weeks of Election 2019.

At the midpoint in the 2019 Canadian election campaign, we’re back with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. The parties are throwing the kitchen sink at the public and at each other, and as we say, have effectively turned the race into an episode of Seinfeld: an election about nothing. Plus, Jenni tells us that we’re too emotional about Donald Trump.

Welcome to the second of our Election Advertising episodes. We’re again going to break down what the Parties are doing with their ads – or endeavoring to do with their ads – with advertising gurus Dennis Matthews and David Rosenberg . Dennis and David (for the Conservative and Liberal Parties, respectively) have been responsible for so much of the notable election advertising in this country. Denn...

This may in fact be the most revealing and raw episode of The Herle Burly. On our weekly Election 2019 panel, Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid join me again, not simply to dissect the recent turbulent days of the campaign, but to share some personal tumult we’ve experienced on previous campaigns. Join us for an inside look.

The long road of political campaigns are often riddled with insignificant moments that just about everyone outside the parties ignore. But every once in a while there are monumental moments that surprise everyone. Yesterday was one of those times. Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid join me on the podcast to discuss the news that shook the world of Canadian politics and the crisis response to Prime Ministe...

We're now into week two of the 2019 federal election and we're back with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. It was a big week for War Room punches and counter punches, so join us to hear what that means for #elxn43 and why bodily fluids are mentioned more than once in our back and forth. 

Today on the pod, the first of our Election Advertising episodes. We’re going to break down what the Parties are doing with their ads – or endeavoring to do with their ads – with our special guests Dennis Matthews and David Rosenberg . Dennis and David (for the Conservative and Liberal Parties, respectively) have been responsible for so much of the notable election advertising in this country. Den...

We’re back on the eve of 338 writs, with Jenni Byrne, Scott Reid, and special guest Éric Grenier. Eric will take us on a deep dive of the polls and what’s at stake on day 1 of the 2019 federal election campaign. But perhaps most importantly, you won’t want to miss what Jenni thinks about politicians and their #$%! Twitter accounts. * Please be sure to check out Éric Grenier's podcast "Th...

Ready, set, go! On October 21 Canadians will head to the polls. I’m joined by campaign veterans Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid to dissect the starting positions of the major parties. From early stumbles and gaffes to jingles and slogans, join Jenni, Scott, and me on The Herle Burly.

In just 60 days Canadians will go to the polls to elect our next federal government. Canada’s Green Party leader Elizabeth May is travelling the country to make the case why her party is needed in parliament, now more than ever. She joins us to tell her story of the child of an activist mother and the now party leader fighting to meet this climate crisis moment.  Are Canadians ready to lend her th...

Few campaign consultants have had the kind of impact on American politics as Bob Shrum. Now retired from political campaigns, Mr. Shrum was for decades the most sought-after strategist in the Democratic Party, serving, among others, John Kerry, Al Gore, Joe Biden, and most notably, the late Ted Kennedy. Overseas his clients included Ehud Barak in his campaign for Prime Minister of Israel, and Gord...

Michael McCain heads up one of Canada’s flagship companies which employs over 11,000 people in Canada and the US, with global sales of over $3B. As President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, Michael has been navigating the relationship between business and politics for nearly 40 years. We’ll discuss his journey, along with growing issues of inequality and food security. When seemingly too few business...

Jim Stanford, one of Canada’s leading economists, joins us to help analyze the changes we’re seeing in the economy—from inequality to automation—and the policy solutions for government. Join us as Jim helps us answer the question: is the economy working for working people?

Today on the pod … political commentator, Pulitzer Prize winner, and the man whom the Wall Street Journal called “perhaps the most powerful journalist in America” … George Will. Mr. Will has been the authority on American conservatism for nearly 50 years. Now he’s out with a new book, called “The Conservative Sensibility”. We’re going to talk about the book and the state of conservatism today in t...

Nate Erskin-Smith is the young, bright Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York. In an age of AOC’s and Mayor Pete’s, I’m very pleased to have someone like Nate on the podcast to dive deep on the priorities for next generation leadership. We’ll discuss what drew Nate to the Liberal Party and how a rookie MP found his independence within it. You’ll very quickly learn why everyone tells me Nate is...

Is the national fabric that holds Canada together fraying? Is Western alienation in our prairie provinces real? What do the pipeline and equalization debates reveal about the rise of right-wing populism? To address some of these questions we’re joined by the Honourable Monte Solberg. Mr. Solberg was a long-time Alberta MP, an influential cabinet minister in Ottawa, and one of the founders of the R...

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is a 2-million-member union representing some of the most overlooked workers in our economy. You need only look south of the border to see the strength of their political activity as the driving force behind the now global Fight for $15 movement. Sharleen Stewart joins us in her capacity as the SEIU Healthcare President in Canada to share the deeply...

Dr. Kate Graham is the host of a compelling new podcast, called “No Second Chances,” which explores the experiences of women in politics through the lens of Canada's 12 female first ministers and their rise and fall from power. Kate joins us to share her insights about the gender inequality issues they faced while in office, as well as her own personal experience in running for office herself...