CANADALAND

CANADALAND

CANADALAND

99 episodes

Episodes

Canada's Warped Memory of 9/11
Sep 18, 2026 · 32m
Jesse Brown and Jan Wong discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11, contrasting the emotive American media coverage with Canada’s focus on the Gander airliners and rising Islamophobia.
Carney's Big Move to Get Canada With the European Union
Sep 16, 2026 · 27m
Jesse Brown and Jan Wong discuss a Wall Street Journal report claiming Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking an associate membership in the European…
Three Millionaires Who Say They're Under-Taxed
Sep 15, 2026 · 33m
Host Sam Conard explores the growing backlash against extreme wealth, featuring guests from the "Patriotic Millionaires" who advocate for higher taxes on the rich.
Did Saudi Arabia spend billions on EA Games to get Canadians' Data?
Sep 14, 2026 · 32m
This episode investigates the record-breaking $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake.
Canada’s Right-Wing Meme War
Sep 11, 2026 · 31m
Host Julian Abraham and guest Harrison Lowman dissect the internal "turf war" within the Canadian Conservative party, where a fringe group of "blame…
How the CBC Screwed Up the Trade War
Sep 9, 2026 · 30m
Julian Abraham and Jen Gerson analyze the fallout from a leaked CBC memo that initially banned calling 9/11 a terrorist attack without attribution, sparking outrage and trade war tensions.
A Conservative Catastrophe in BC
Sep 8, 2026 · 33m
Host Sam Connor and political commentator Mo Amir dissect the rapid collapse of the BC Conservative Party under leader Carolyn Finley, whose leadership has triggered a mass exodus of MLAs.
Garfield Almost Broke Him. Now He Wants Your Vote.
Sep 7, 2026 · 31m
Sam Connor interviews Nathan Masri, the former "Garfield porn guy" and youngest Garfield licensee, now running for Toronto City Council.
Is The New York Times Taking Over Canadian News?
Sep 4, 2026 · 32m
Sam Graywall and guest Morgan Campbell discuss the New York Times’ expanding dominance in the Canadian news market, noting its superior resources and scoops compared to struggling domestic outlets.
BONUS: How to Survive Back-to-School
Sep 3, 2026 · 1m
Sam Connor hosts an episode of Off the Record, reflecting on the end of summer and the return to school.
Is America’s Cultural Rule Over?
Sep 2, 2026 · 27m
Host Sam Graywall and guest Morgan Campbell discuss the Canada-US trade war, debating whether Mark Carney’s rejection of a deal signals a permanent rupture or merely a reaction to Trump.
Why Carney isn't Done Negotiating with Trump
Sep 1, 2026 · 34m
Host Nuraz R interviews New York Times Canada Bureau Chief Mattina Stevis Gridnev about the aftermath of the collapsed US-Canada trade deal.
Poisoned Trust on Canada's Campuses
Aug 31, 2026 · 38m
Host Jesse Brown examines the surge of antisemitism on Canadian campuses, featuring Professor Jack Jedwab’s government-commissioned study revealing that 96% of Jewish students have encountered racism.
How the Trade War Just Changed Everything with Canadian Culture and Tech
Aug 28, 2026 · 34m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Michael Geist discuss the collapse of US-Canada trade talks, focusing on disputes over streaming regulations and cultural funding.
Hey! I Thought We Had a Deal? (How it all Fell Apart)
Aug 26, 2026 · 41m
Jesse Brown and guest Michael Geist dissect the collapsed US-Canada trade talks, analyzing conflicting narratives from Mark Carney and James Greer…
Does War with Trump Mean War on our Unions?
Aug 25, 2026 · 34m
Host Nur Azriya examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade breakdown with the US and his subsequent review of the Canada Labour Code.
How Canada Wins at Defence
Aug 24, 2026 · 32m
Host Stephen Marsh explores Canada’s $230 billion defense investment, arguing that military and economic sovereignty are intertwined.
Are e-Scooters a Public Menace or the Future of Transportation?
Aug 21, 2026 · 34m
Host Julian Abraham and guest Arno Kopetsky discuss a tentative Canada-US trade deal, highlighting potential tariff reductions and the revival of the Keystone XL pipeline.
British Columbia is Burning
Aug 19, 2026 · 32m
Julian Abraham and guest Arno Kopetsky discuss the disproportionate media coverage of Toronto’s wildfire smoke versus BC’s crisis, attributing the disparity to human nature and political distractions.
Kory Teneycke on Why he Called Poilievre a P***y
Aug 18, 2026 · 30m
Host Nur Azriyeh interviews political strategist Corey Tanaik about the Conservative Party’s internal feud and Pierre Poiliev’s leadership struggles.
The Prime Minister in Exile Who Drives a Bus in Edmonton
Aug 17, 2026 · 30m
Sam Connert interviews Abdullahat Noor, an Edmonton bus driver who serves as the democratically elected Prime Minister of the East Turkestan Government in Exile.
NATO Says they Caught a Spy – From Canada!
Aug 14, 2026 · 23m
Jesse Brown and Harrison Lohman discuss the arrest of a Canadian woman accused of spying for China at NATO, highlighting systemic vetting failures.
Money Mark or Concession Carney?
Aug 12, 2026 · 27m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Harrison Lohman analyze Mark Carney’s trade concessions to Trump, labeling him "Concession Carney" amid public backlash.
Prediction Markets Come to Canada via Wealthsimple. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Aug 11, 2026 · 28m
This episode explores the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, now entering Canada via Wealthsimple.
Repugnant Markets: Where Blood is Sold and Kidneys Swapped
Aug 10, 2026 · 24m
Host Gemma Boothroyd interviews Nobel laureate Alvin Roth about "repugnant markets," exploring controversial transactions like organ sales, MAID, and surrogacy.
Does Canada have Israel Derangement Syndrome?
Aug 7, 2026 · 34m
Jesse Brown and Jen DeCaires discuss Canada’s new foreign influence registry and a fringe group blocking Toronto airport expansion.
BONUS: Three Interviews We Never Aired, and Why
Aug 6, 2026 · 1m
Sam Connard hosts a special "dog days of summer" episode featuring never-before-heard interviews from the network.
Wet Hot Libel Summer: the Caylan Ford/Press Progress Fiasco
Aug 5, 2026 · 33m
Jesse Brown and Jen Gerson dissect the seven-year defamation trial involving Kaylin Ford, Press Progress, and major Canadian media outlets, exposing…
Mark Carney Wants You to Send Cash for his Home Reno
Aug 4, 2026 · 47m
This episode of Canada Land explores the history and current crisis of 24 Sussex Drive, the Prime Minister’s official residence.
A Palestinian Activist on What's Wrong With the Pro-Palestine Movement
Aug 3, 2026 · 47m
Host Rachel Aviv Matlow interviews Palestinian-American analyst Ahmed Fuad El-Khatib, who survived an Israeli airstrike and fled Hamas’s takeover of Gaza.
Minority vs Minority Racism is Exploding
Jul 31, 2026 · 33m
Host Sam Graywall and guest Raheem Mohamed discuss the tension between Canada’s economic optimism and a rising tide of hate crimes and white nationalism.
Is Doug Ford Dead in the Water?
Jul 29, 2026 · 32m
Host Sam Graywall and guest Raheem Mohamed analyze the media strategies and approval ratings of Canada’s premiers, contrasting Doug Ford’s declining…
Mexico is Giving Trump What he Wants. Is it Working?
Jul 28, 2026 · 31m
Host Noor Azriya interviews journalist David Agron to analyze whether Mexico has “cracked the code” on dealing with Donald Trump compared to Canada.
Fastened to a Dying Animal: How to Survive the Collapse of the U.S. Empire
Jul 27, 2026 · 40m
Host Jesse Brown interviews writer Stephen Marsh, who argues that the collapse of American global power presents a historic opportunity for Canada to become more independent and prosperous.
Carney is Brilliantly Bullsh*tting Alberta on Energy
Jul 24, 2026 · 34m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Max Fawcett analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney’s energy strategy, arguing that his pro-pipeline rhetoric is a political…
Surprise! More Trump Tariffs
Jul 22, 2026 · 37m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Max Fawcett discuss Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including dairy and hockey skates, using the obscure Smoot-Hawley Act.
Inside the Bishnoi Gang
Jul 21, 2026 · 37m
This Canadaland episode investigates transnational Indian organized crime networks operating in Canada, focusing on the U.
The Canadaland Guide to Kevin O’Leary
Jul 20, 2026 · 1h 2m
Host Jesse Brown and producer Tristan Capicchione explore the true identity of Kevin O'Leary, tracing his journey from a Montreal hippie to a business mogul.
Meta's Gas-Guzzling $13 Billion Data Centre Coming to Alberta
Jul 17, 2026 · 34m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Douglas Saltis critique Meta’s $13 billion gas-powered AI data center in Alberta, contrasting it with the federal government’s promise of ethical, green AI.
Canada Wins at Booze but Did Trump Win at Bridge?
Jul 15, 2026 · 27m
Jesse Brown and Douglas Saltis discuss Canada’s retaliatory alcohol boycott against the U.
Mark Carney's System of Secrecy
Jul 14, 2026 · 32m
This Canadaland episode examines the crisis in Canada’s Access to Information system, highlighting proposed changes by the Treasury Board Secretariat…
Cash for Eggs — Canada’s Fertility Industry Secret
Jul 13, 2026 · 45m
This episode investigates Canada’s unregulated egg donation industry, following German donor Sana and Canadian donor Jasmine.
Is A.I. A Threat or an Opportunity for Canadian Newsrooms?
Jul 10, 2026 · 31m
Julian Abraham and guest Kevin Newman discuss AI’s impact on Canadian journalism, arguing that legacy media’s caution hinders innovation while…
New Canadian Social Media Platform is Too Canadian
Jul 8, 2026 · 27m
Host Julian Abraham and guest Kevin Newman discuss Gander Social, a new Canadian platform requiring strict identity verification and moderation based on the Charter of Rights.
Alberta's Trillion Dollar Mistake
Jul 7, 2026 · 35m
Host Sam Connard explores why Alberta failed to build a trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund despite its oil riches, contrasting Peter Lougheed’s…
Canada’s Goal to Save Footballers’ Lives
Jul 6, 2026 · 35m
Investigative journalist Laura Robinson recounts the desperate effort to evacuate Afghan women soccer players after the Taliban takeover, aided by FIFA and Canadian Senator Mary Lou McFedrin.
The End of the True Crime Industrial Complex?
Jul 3, 2026 · 24m
Sam Graywall and guest Morgan Campbell discuss the financial collapse of Chorus Entertainment, owner of Global News, and the risks of private equity takeover.
BONUS: State of the Podcast
Jul 2, 2026 · 1m
Sam Conner interviews boss Jesse Brown, grilling him on past promises and discussing his potential departure from the show.
The Risks and Rewards of Tolerating FIFA
Jul 1, 2026 · 30m
Host Sam Graywall and guest Morgan Campbell critique the 2026 World Cup’s $1 billion taxpayer cost, citing dropped hotel occupancy and FIFA’s human rights controversies.
Is Iran Behind Attacks in Canada?
Jun 30, 2026 · 32m
Host Noor Azriyeh interviews Dr.
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