Mr. Beaver & Mr. Grizzly

The True North Eager Beaver MAIN

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The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly welcome you to join them and their friends at the Beaver Lodge for engaging and grown up conversations about the Canadian political and cultural scene. We curate the news and provide a non-partisan (from Progressive Conservative to Green, you'll find something to like) facts first-based analysis and commentary with a media/political/social media literacy focus. If you love politics, this is the show for you; if you loathe politics, this is the show for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

The World Keeps Turning — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 21.11.2024

On Episode 511 of our show, Mr. Beaver is solo again. We explore how life goes on despite the knowledge of incoming turbulence: the PM is representing us abroad, labour issues continue to pose a challenge, and Canadians keep on making us proud [apologies for the audio issues]. We also talk about: * A Rough Day * Remembrance Day Recap * PM Trudeau Meets Premier Holt * The PM Heads to APEC and the G...

Lest We Forget— The Daily Beaver Morning Show 20.11.2024

On Episode 510 of our show, unfortunately, our planned show had to be postponed as are scheduled guest, a veteran, took ill. We aired our show later than usual, in order to be able to gather some relevant stories for the day. As a result, Mr. Beaver is solo today and the episode a tad more casual [apologies for the audio issues]. We also talk about: * Shout Outs for Good Service * Venom Cobra...

Meanwhile... In Canada — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 20.11.2024

On Episode 509 of our show, we explore what's been happening here at home while we've all been looking south for the past while. We also talk about: * Blanchet Has Read the NSICOP Report * Senate vs Bloc Québecois: Supply Management  * Get the Clearance  * Election Dates and Pensions  * Some Realpolitik About the NDP * It's All About Money and the Kitchen Table * Rents Are Going Dow...

Taking a Breath — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 20.11.2024

On Episode 508 of our show, Mr. Beaver is back and we calmly explore the result of the US election. We also talk about: * Not Freaking Out * Conservatives Rolling Over * Conspiracies and Blame * Do Not Obey in Advance  * They Will Change the Rules * Ukraine, Israel, and Women * Andrew Coyne on The Result * This a 40 to 50-Year Change * Canada: Go-To Punching Bag * Self-Care * A Few Bright Lig...

They ARE Going Back — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 19.11.2024

On Episode 507 of our show, Mr. Beaver is having tech issues, so Mr. Grizzly is solo. We explore a bewildering, yet unsurprising US election result. We also talk about: * The Result * The Targets * The Trump Supporter * The Alleged Traitor  * The Acceptance Speech * The Global Response  * The Unknown The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish&nb...

Decision Day USA / Rest in Power, Murray — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 19.11.2024

On Episode 506 of our show, we explore all of us holding our breath as our Americans neighbours head to the polls. We also take a moment to acknowledge the immense contribution to the country of a great Canadian, Senator Murray Sinclair. We also talk about: * Kits Doing Democracy  * "Let's Turn the Page on this Thing" * The Polls: We Don't Know * Dixville Notch * Ward 15 By-Election Result *...

"Nauseously Optimistic"— The Daily Beaver Morning Show 15.11.2024

On Episode 505 of our show, Mr. Beaver is feeling better and has returned. Hope you all turned your clocks back. Today, we recap a few stories from last week. We also talk about: * Veterans Week and Financial Literacy Month  * Saskatchewan Election Recap: Hugh Gordon * Economics and Investing * RIP Quincy Jones * Is the Gap Narrowing? * Blanchet Moves a Few Chess Pieces * Conservative Filibus...

Human Cudgels (ft. Guy Felicella) — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 14.11.2024

On Episode 504 of our show [NOTE: There was no episode 503 for Thursday, October 31 as Mr. Beaver is still ill and no show was prepared], Mr. Grizzly is solo. We explore how the most vulnerable are frequently politically exploited, under the pretense of caring, augmented by a brief conversation with harm reduction and recovery expert Guy Felicella, during the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness...

Ending Homelessness (ft. Iain De Jong,) — TNEB Interview Project 09.11.2024

On Episode 61 of The True North Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 502 of That Daily Beaver Morning Show), Mr. Beaver has a fever, so Mr. Grizzly is solo today. Today, we present a conversation filmed at the 2024 Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness conference 2024 in Ottawa with Mr. Iain De Jong, CEO and President of OrgCode Consulting, leaders in homeless system transformations, leadership d...

So? More Moe, Eh? — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 09.11.2024

On Episode 501 of our show, Mr. Beaver is still sleepy from the Saskatchewan live election results show, so Mr. Grizzly is solo today. Today, we explore We also talk about: * The Saskatchewan Party Wins * Burning Votes * Racist Jokes * Polymarket The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m. Eastern. Our take on the news is the purrr-fect thin...

500 Episodes / Saskatchewan Election Day — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 09.11.2024

We have reached Episode 500 of our show! Wooo-hooo! Today, we explore the provincial election in Saskatchewan. We also talk about: * The CFL * Skate Canada international * Speed Skaters and Tennis Players Who Make Us Proud  * Curling Shake-Up * Chris Alexander Drops a Bomb * It's Voting Day, Saskatchewan  * A Polling Shift? * Moe Sets Up Counterprogramming  * NS Snap Election Call *...

"He Has Something to Hide" — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 29.10.2024

On Episode 498 of our show, we explore a seeming emerging concerted strategy by the governing party to turn the Leader of the Opposition's refusal to take any step toward obtaining their top secret level security clearance into a leadership issue. As well, former diplomat and Harper Cabinet Minister Chris Alexander rises from the political netherworld to testify at the foreign interference in...

"Get the Clearance. Take the Briefing. Protect the Country." — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 29.10.2024

On Episode 498 of our show, we explore the so-called fall out/aftermath from the expression of displeasure with the party leadership from about two dozen members of the Liberal caucus. We also talk about: * Beaver Lodge Curling Report * Verb the Noun * Liberal Caucus Meeting * Liberal MP Sean Casey * New Brunswick Premier Designate Susan Holt on Family * ONLY PeePee Can Remove the Heat * Mont...

"The Most Polite Revolt, If Revolt It is" — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 26.10.2024

On Episode 497 of our show, we explore the alleged caucus turbulence within the federal Liberal party. We also discuss the election night speeches of some of the party leaders in British Columbia and New Brunswick. We also talk about: * Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement Today * Polling * Liberal Caucus Meeting Today * Rustad's Vow to Be an Obstructionist Force * Roll the Dice Again? *...

Total Repudiation — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 26.10.2024

On Episode 496 of our show, we explore the results of the New Brunswick election. We also talk about: * Breathing Easier * Susan Holt Liberals Win! * How the Leaders Fared * Faytene Loses * Early Elections in NS and NL? * Next Wednesday's Liberal Caucus Meeting * Doug Ford Gives Jane Philpott a Job * Viewer/Listener Feedback The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the ti...

Foxy Guest co-host -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 24.10.2024

NOTE: We had serious audio quality issues with the particular episode and tried to clear them up as best we could. We apologize for the inconvenience and discomfort. On Episode 495 of our show, we explore the results of the British Columbia election, the Nova Scotia municipal election, and celebrate election day in New Brunswick. Also, Kit Mateo drops in so that we can wish him a very happy birthd...

The Tables Turn — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 24.10.2024

On Episode 494 of our show, we explore the Prime Minister testifying at the Foreign Interference public inquiry, and dropping a few bombs, which finally got Pierre Poilièvre to make a statement about India on which he put his name AND posted to his socials. It was a rare show of statesmanship... Nah! I'm just kidding! He suggested the PM had committed perjury and that he had re...

Focus NB IV: Educator Gail Costello — TNEB Interview Project 23.10.2024

On Episode 60 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 493 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), we chat with educator of greater than 30 years and 2SLGBTQ+ youth all Gail Costello about her parents' experience with MAID. We also discuss Policy 713, from its origins to today and the role it is playing in the lead up to the upcoming New Brunswick provincial election. We also talk...

Focus NB III: Former Mayor of St John, Don Darling — TNEB Interview Project 22.10.2024

On Episode 59 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 492 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), we chat the former Mayor of St John, New Brunswick, Don Darling to get his perspective and insights with regard to the upcoming New Brunswick provincial election.. We also talk about: * Inflation Drops to 1.6% * Interest Rate Cuts * Jagmeet Singh's Post-RCMP Announcement Press Confere...

The India Bombshell — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 22.10.2024

On Episode 491 of our show, we explore the RCMP holding an extraordinary press conference to bring more attention to the alleged criminal activity on Canadian soil "orchestrated by agents of the government of India". We also talk about: * Belated Thankfulness * Pharmacare * Charlie Angus on "Stornoway Boy" * RCMP Update on India * Meanwhile Pierre Is... * Five Eyes * The Vienna Convention and...

Thankful (for Pharmacare) — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 22.10.2024

On Episode 490 of our show, Mr. Grizzly is flying solo, doing his best to recreate a show we had pre-recorded for the holiday. We explore things and people for whom we are thankful, including the Pharmacare bill getting Royal Assent. We also talk about: * Pharmacare Becomes Law * Maggie MacNeil Retires * Summer McIntosh Named to the Time100 Next for 2024 List * Christine Saint Clair Retires f...

Focus BC: The Debate — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 17.10.2024

On Episode 489 of our show, we explore the BC debate... and BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad's penchant for relating stories (not all of them true) about people being very sick or dying. We also talk about: * Fischer-Price Recall * Pharmacare Receives Royal Assent * The Economic Burden of Mental Illness * The PM Attends the ASEAN Meeting * PM Trudeau Chat With PM Modi, India Still Unw...

The Science of Climate — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 17.10.2024

On Episode 488 of our show, Mr. Grizzly takes a personal day, so Mr. Beaver is flying solo — and is starting to get the hang of production work — as he explores various topics related to climate science such as how Milton came to be so big, sustainable development technology, the ozone layer, and conspiracy theories about the ability to control the weather. We also talk about: * World Mental...

Writ Drawn in Saskatchewan — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 14.10.2024

Episode 487 Wed Oct 9 - 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Year — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 14.10.2024

On Episode 486 of our show, we explore it being one year since the massacre of about 1,200 Israeli citizens and the taking of hundreds of hostages by the terrorists of Hamas. We also talk about remarks by the PM and Poilievre delivered on the day to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the seemingly well-received inability of one of the two to remain non-partisan on a solemn day of commemorati...

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