CANADALAND

CANADALAND

CANADALAND

99 episodes

Episodes

Why it's Illegal to Spy on Cows in Ontario
Jun 29, 2026 · 35m
This episode examines Ontario’s “ag-gag” laws, which criminalize lying to gain access to farms for undercover investigations.
Is Mark Carney Trump's Bossy Bottom?
Jun 26, 2026 · 28m
Jesse Brown and Raheem Mohamed analyze Mark Carney’s submissive diplomatic strategy toward Donald Trump, debating whether it constitutes a "power…
The Montreal Shooter’s Manifesto
Jun 24, 2026 · 35m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Rahim Mohamed analyze the Montreal shooting, criticizing media for initially obscuring the shooter’s anti-Zionist manifesto.
Is the Era of Conservative Premiers Over?
Jun 23, 2026 · 30m
Host Nur Azriyeh interviews Becky Druin, former Nova Scotia Justice Minister who crossed the floor to lead the Liberals against her ex-boss, Premier Tim Houston.
Cluster-F**ked! How Media Derailed Scientists in New Brunswick's Medical Mystery
Jun 22, 2026 · 43m
Canada Land interviews retired microbiologist Dr.
Should Robert Fife be Celebrated, or Should Reporters Retire Friendless and Despised?
Jun 19, 2026 · 29m
Jesse Brown and Jan Wong discuss legendary political journalist Robert Fife’s retirement, debating the ethics of access journalism and his controversial role in the Maher Arar case.
Teenage Gunmen? There's an App for That (also, that Kielburger stuff)
Jun 17, 2026 · 46m
Jesse Brown and Jen discuss the fatal shooting of Toronto Constable Mark Pinizzotto, linking it to a broader network of Iranian-backed terrorism and…
Shouty Carney Gets Sh*t Done
Jun 16, 2026 · 40m
Host Noor Azriyeh discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s intense legislative sprint to pass bills like lawful access and economic updates before the summer recess.
Kick to the Balls: MAGA’s World Cup
Jun 15, 2026 · 29m
Canada Land host Bruce Thorson interviews journalist Karim Zedan about the political chaos surrounding the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Poilievre Trolls Carney With Help From A.I.
Jun 12, 2026 · 35m
Host James Nicholson and guest Douglas Saltis discuss Canada’s entry into a "technical recession," analyzing the political fallout for Prime Minister…
Did Carney Invest in A.I. Right Before it Crashes?
Jun 10, 2026 · 35m
James Nicholson hosts this episode of Canada Land with Douglas Saltis, editor-in-chief of BetaKit, to critique the federal government’s new “AI for All” strategy.
Ottawa’s Killer Robot Problem
Jun 9, 2026 · 36m
Host Sam Connard investigates lethal autonomous weapons at Canada’s CANSEC defense expo, interviewing experts like Randy Goebel and Jason Miller on the ethics of "killer robots.
A Cohere Founder on What A.I. Critics Get Wrong
Jun 8, 2026 · 30m
Host Stephen Marsh discusses Mark Carney’s new AI strategy and public resistance to data centers.
What the Media (Including Us) Got Wrong About Residential School Graves
Jun 5, 2026 · 40m
Jesse Brown and Harrison Lohman critique the media’s handling of the Kamloops residential school grave story, acknowledging that initial reporting lacked scrutiny and fueled misinformation.
BONUS: Local Legends and Lore
Jun 4, 2026 · 1m
Host Sam Conner presents listener-submitted local legends and community stories for this episode of Off The Record.
Mark Carney's First Big Failure
Jun 3, 2026 · 31m
Jesse Brown and Harrison Lohman critique Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech on anti-Semitism, calling it a lackluster performance that failed to name specific threats or enact tangible policies.
Carney Wants Your Data. Why Won't Big Tech Give it to Him?
Jun 2, 2026 · 45m
Host Nur Azriyeh and law professor Robert Diab analyze Bill C-22, warning that its metadata retention and encryption mandates risk creating a…
Introducing the Nuance: Chrystia Freeland on Trump and Putin
Jun 1, 2026 · 41m
Stephen Marsh launches "The Nuance," a speaker series aimed at fostering civil discourse, with former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as the inaugural guest.
Sorry! We Were Wrong about Alberta Separating from Canada
May 29, 2026 · 30m
Host Jesse Brown and guest Rahim Mohamed dissect Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s confusing referendum on a referendum, debating its legal flaws and political motives.
Do You Know Someone Who Should Work at Canadaland?
May 28, 2026 · 7m
Jesse Brown reflects on the challenges and gratitude of Canadian journalism, highlighting Canada Land’s resilience amidst industry layoffs.
The Whole Megillah on the Gaza Flotilla
May 27, 2026 · 29m
Jesse Brown and Rahim Mohamed discuss the Gaza flotilla incident, condemning Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s treatment of detainees while…
Is Carney Chinamaxxing?
May 26, 2026 · 49m
Host Noor Azriyeh interviews WSJ’s Jonathan Chang on China’s growing confidence and Canada’s shifting geopolitical stance amid U.
Ebola: 28 Years Later
May 25, 2026 · 33m
Host Jesse Brown interviews journalist Ricki Esther Bienstock about her Emmy-winning documentary filming an Ebola outbreak in Zaire thirty years ago.
In Defence of CBC’s Prank Show
May 22, 2026 · 34m
Sam Graywall and guest Ryan McMahon discuss the CBC pausing production of *Northland Tales*, an Indigenous-led prank show targeting historical revisionists.
Carney Spins, The Star Bullies, Erskine-Smith Loses
May 20, 2026 · 38m
Host Sam Graywall and guest Barbara Petrosino analyze the chaotic Ontario Liberal nomination race in Scarborough Southwest, focusing on voting…
The Canadian Defence Gold Rush
May 19, 2026 · 39m
This episode examines Canada’s booming defense tech sector, sparked by a story of students building anti-drone systems in a suburban home.
Death of a Journalist: Remembering Elaine Dewar
May 18, 2026 · 31m
This episode honors investigative journalist Elaine Dewar, who died of cancer while finishing her final book, *Oblivious*.
Canada Doesn’t Deserve Drake
May 15, 2026 · 40m
Canada Land host Noor Azriyeh interviews hip-hop expert Dalton Higgins about Drake’s album *Iceman* and the disconnect between American hype and Canadian media’s superficial coverage.
Alberta Askew! Data Leaks and Pipeline Freaks
May 13, 2026 · 38m
Host Noor Azriyeh and guest Jeremy Appel discuss Alberta’s rising separatist movement, focusing on a massive voter data breach linked to the Centurion Project.
Avi Lewis: the Canadaland Interview
May 12, 2026 · 30m
Nur Azri interviews newly elected NDP leader Avi Lewis, who discusses his decisive victory and policy priorities like banning surveillance pricing.
The Truth About Residential School Graves
May 11, 2026 · 49m
Host Jesse Brown and archaeologist Dr.
Leafs’ New GM vs. The Press
May 8, 2026 · 34m
Host Sam Connard and guest Dan Robson discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' controversial hiring of GM John Chayka and the team's NHL draft lottery win.
BONUS: Chat, Does Anyone Like Social Media?
May 7, 2026 · 19m
Host Sam Connard explores social media’s impact on democracy and mental health, sharing a story about his failed "Brawler" app idea.
Is the CBC a Local News Predator?
May 6, 2026 · 33m
Host Sam and guest Harrison Lohman discuss the CBC’s alleged poaching of local journalists and the Carney government’s expansion of media subsidies, potentially reaching $6 billion.
Michelle Rempel Garner is Tired of Conservative Drama and Ready to Fight Mark Carney
May 5, 2026 · 38m
Host Noor Tagouri interviews Conservative MP Michelle Rempel-Garner about the political landscape under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s majority government.
The A.I. App for Rich People to Fight Journalists Who Embarrass Them
May 4, 2026 · 41m
Jesse Brown interviews Aaron D'Souza, CEO of Objection.
Does Canada Have the World's Worst Housing Market?
May 1, 2026 · 29m
Sam Graywall and Sabrina Rodriguez critique Canada’s housing crisis, arguing that media focus on luxury real estate distracts from urgent policy failures.
Did We Double Our Audience This Month?
Apr 30, 2026 · 6m
Jesse reports that the April campaign to grow Canadaland’s audience succeeded, adding thousands of new listeners through word-of-mouth.
Doug Ford, Political Genius
Apr 29, 2026 · 35m
Host Sam Graywall interviews Queen’s Park Observer founder Sabrina Nanji to analyze Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s authoritarian leadership style and…
Alberta Separatism, meet MAGA Slopaganda!
Apr 28, 2026 · 39m
Host Sam Conner investigates a network of Dutch-linked YouTube accounts spreading "slopaganda" to promote Alberta becoming the US's 51st state.
The Fantasia Cold Case
Apr 27, 2026 · 39m
Canada Labs fellow Callan Lyons investigates the 31-year disappearance of Katie Steele’s mother, Wendy Smith.
Does Canada Need Government Supermarkets?
Apr 24, 2026 · 37m
Host James Nicholson and guest Keldon Bester analyze Canada’s grocery price crisis, attributing high costs to monopolies, underweight meat fraud, and emerging surveillance pricing.
Mark Carney, YouTuber
Apr 22, 2026 · 36m
Host James Nicholson and guest Zane Velji analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new YouTube series, "Forward Guidance," discussing its strategic framing of US trade tensions and economic anxiety.
Did BC Premier David Eby Just Reconcile Himself Out of a Job?
Apr 21, 2026 · 40m
This Canadaland episode examines the political crisis in British Columbia surrounding DRIPA, the law implementing UNDRIP.
Academy of Dunces: A Decade of Campus Censorship
Apr 20, 2026 · 33m
Host Stephen Marsh interviews documentary filmmaker Rick Bienstock about her new series, *Speechless*, which examines the breakdown of civil discourse in universities.
Now It's Time for Carney to Actually Fix Something
Apr 17, 2026 · 29m
Host Sam Graywall and guest Kaveh Sharouz analyze Mark Carney’s new majority government, criticizing his housing plan and slow progress on major projects.
Why Did Carney Support Trump's War on Iran?
Apr 15, 2026 · 29m
Host Sam Graywall interviews Kaveh Shahrouz on the US-Israel war against Iran, analyzing the Iranian-Canadian community’s shifting support and skepticism.
Live from LibFest: is Canada Now a One-Party System?
Apr 14, 2026 · 35m
Canadaland examines the Liberal Party convention in Montreal, where Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated securing a majority through floor-crossing MPs like Marilyn Gladue.
Who Is Spoonkymonkey and why we Phished Reddit
Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 9m
Jesse Brown investigates a toxic surge on the Canada Land subreddit, suspecting coordinated harassment by sock puppet accounts.
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