Politics Is Broken
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Canadian and Global Politics, Unspun.
Politics is messy, loud, and usually full of nonsense. Politics Is Broken takes all that chaos, filters it through a Canadian sense of humour, and hands it back in a way that actually makes sense. Hosted by Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds), Lisa B., and David Moscrop, it’s smart, funny, and just irreverent enough to make the news bearable.
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Épisodes 125
Democrats Sweep Congress & Alberta's Gerrymandering Problem
America has voted, and the results were bigger than anyone expected. Democrats took back both the House and the Senate, flipping seats in states that hadn't gone blue in decades. From Texas to Kansas, the …
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America has voted, and the results were bigger than anyone expected. Democrats took back both the House and the Senate, flipping seats in states that hadn't gone blue in decades. From Texas to Kansas, the political map has been redrawn — and so has Alberta's, though for very different reasons.
This week on Politics is Broken, Brittlestar, Lisa B, and political scientist David Moscrop break down the US midterm results, the historic firsts in American representation, what it all means for Canada, and why Alberta's electoral boundary proposals are sparking controversy ahead of 2027.
Voter Turnouts and the USA Blames Canada
Ontario held municipal elections and most eligible voters didn't show up. Meanwhile, the US midterms are approaching, and according to new reporting, Ambassador Pete Hoekstra allegedly warned that Canada could …
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Ontario held municipal elections and most eligible voters didn't show up. Meanwhile, the US midterms are approaching, and according to new reporting, Ambassador Pete Hoekstra allegedly warned that Canada could get blamed if Republicans lose.
So... we don't vote in our own elections, we can't vote in theirs, and somehow we're still in trouble.
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar, Lisa B and David Moscrop discuss voter apathy, American midterms, and why Canada might be America's favourite scapegoat.
Alberta's 10-Question Identity Crisis & Trump's Physical Exams
Alberta voted on 10 referendum questions — from separation to Senate abolition to immigration control — and decided to stay in Canada (for now). Meanwhile, Donald Trump has developed a unique endorsement …
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Alberta voted on 10 referendum questions — from separation to Senate abolition to immigration control — and decided to stay in Canada (for now). Meanwhile, Donald Trump has developed a unique endorsement strategy for Republican candidates that involves complimenting their backsides. Brittlestar, Lisa B, and David Moscrop break it all down.
Canada’s Social Media Ban Problem
Is Canada trying to protect kids online... or just trying to regulate the internet after it has already escaped the barn, stolen the tractor, and opened a TikTok account?This week, Stewart and Lisa talk Bill …
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Is Canada trying to protect kids online... or just trying to regulate the internet after it has already escaped the barn, stolen the tractor, and opened a TikTok account?
This week, Stewart and Lisa talk Bill C-34, the proposed under-16 social media ban, age verification, Ai safeguards, deepfakes, online harms, and why protecting kids online will take more than just telling Big Tech to behave.
They also get into Canadian content rules, streaming giants, the CRTC, Netflix, TikTok, Canadian creators, and whether Canada should be investing in its own culture instead of hoping American platforms fund it for us. Plus: butter tarts, migraines, Yik Yak, and the eternal truth that humans are garbage.
Hoekstra Go Home!
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Peter Hoekstra is back in the headlines after reposting Donald Trump’s “51st state” comments... because apparently diplomacy now comes with a retweet button and no adult …
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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Peter Hoekstra is back in the headlines after reposting Donald Trump’s “51st state” comments... because apparently diplomacy now comes with a retweet button and no adult supervision.
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa B talk about Hoekstra’s latest Canada-sized diplomatic faceplant, Trump’s ongoing 51st state nonsense, and why Canadians are getting tired of being treated like a Costco sample the U.S. can just grab on the way by.
They also dig into Alberta separatism, Danielle Smith’s referendum drama, Wab Kinew’s blunt response at the Western Premiers Conference, tariffs, Canadian sovereignty, and whether Hoekstra is a real problem... or simply an ambassadorial buffoon with excellent job security.
It’s Canada-U.S. relations, Alberta politics, Trump chaos, and one very simple message: Hoekstra go home.
F-Bombs In Politics
Is politics getting nastier... or just more honest?This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa talk about the collapse of political decorum, the rise of insult politics, and whether it’s sometimes …
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Is politics getting nastier... or just more honest?
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa talk about the collapse of political decorum, the rise of insult politics, and whether it’s sometimes okay to meet bad-faith nonsense with a little verbal fire.
From Alberta separatism and anti-separation rallies to Pierre Poilievre’s media scrums, Mark Carney, Stephen Miller, Gavin Newsom’s online trolling, and the occasional political F-bomb, they ask whether political discourse can get messy without completely losing the plot.
A funny, sharp, very Canadian conversation about anger, authenticity, media, rallies, and how to keep one hand on decorum while the other one reaches for the emergency swear jar.
The Pros and Cons of Alberta Leaving Canada
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa take on Alberta separatism... the political idea that sounds simple until someone asks, “Okay, but who’s paying for the borders?”With a referendum question …
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This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa take on Alberta separatism... the political idea that sounds simple until someone asks, “Okay, but who’s paying for the borders?”
With a referendum question now in play, Stewart and Lisa break down the facts, myths, and very expensive realities behind the idea of Alberta leaving Canada. They look at the big claims around Ottawa, oil, transfer payments, pipelines, federal taxes, and Alberta’s place in Confederation... then compare those claims to the actual costs of becoming a new country.
They also dig into what Alberta currently receives from Canada, including healthcare transfers, federal benefits, disaster relief, national parks, trade agreements, military protection, pensions, and the many invisible pieces of federal infrastructure people tend to forget about when shouting “freedom” into the internet.
It’s a conversation about frustration, misinformation, political theatre, and the danger of making massive constitutional decisions based on vibes, slogans, and Facebook comment-section economics.
Because Alberta separation may sound like a breakup... but it’s more like trying to leave the house while still expecting to use the family car, fridge, Wi-Fi, and microwave.
Should We Take Alberta Separation Seriously?
Should we take Alberta separation seriously?On one hand, most Albertans still don’t appear to want it. On the other hand, separatists reportedly submitted nearly 302,000 signatures, there’s a voter data …
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Should we take Alberta separation seriously?
On one hand, most Albertans still don’t appear to want it. On the other hand, separatists reportedly submitted nearly 302,000 signatures, there’s a voter data scandal, U.S. meetings, First Nations treaty challenges, foreign disinformation concerns, and a premier trying to balance “Sovereign Alberta” with “please don’t actually break the country.”
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa talk about why Alberta probably isn’t leaving Canada tomorrow... but why the anger, misinformation, political enabling, and machinery around the movement still matter.
It’s a conversation about separatism, grievance politics, Danielle Smith’s balancing act, and the very Canadian question: “Can we please not set the country on fire just to make a point?” The episode transcript frames the central concern as not Alberta immediately leaving Canada, but the “machinery around the idea”... anger, money, data, foreign interest, and political enabling.
Mark Carney's Mistake
Is Mark Carney opening the door for the NDP?This week, Brittlestar and Lisa B talk about Carney’s economic update, the concerns raised in Althia Raj’s Toronto Star opinion piece, and whether cuts or stalled …
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Is Mark Carney opening the door for the NDP?
This week, Brittlestar and Lisa B talk about Carney’s economic update, the concerns raised in Althia Raj’s Toronto Star opinion piece, and whether cuts or stalled funding to pharmacare, child care, and health transfers could push progressive voters away from the Liberals.
They also get into Stewart’s trip to Politics and the Pen, a surprisingly funny Melissa Lantsman, Alberta’s electoral-list breach, and why this may be the NDP’s best chance in years to become the “not Liberal” option... assuming they don’t find a way to fumble it directly into a shrub.
Carney may be steadying Canada through a chaotic global moment, but the question is whether progressive voters will accept fiscal restraint when it starts touching the programs they thought they were voting to protect.
Alberta’s “Slopaganda” Problem
There’s a lot of “slop” online right now… and some of it is starting to shape real-world conversations.In this episode, Brittlestar and Lisa unpack the rise of AI-generated content pushing Alberta separation …
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There’s a lot of “slop” online right now… and some of it is starting to shape real-world conversations.
In this episode, Brittlestar and Lisa unpack the rise of AI-generated content pushing Alberta separation and 51st state narratives — much of it coming from inauthentic sources designed to generate clicks, not clarity.
They explore how these videos work, why they spread so quickly, and how algorithms can blur the line between curiosity and influence. Along the way, they look at the broader context… including recent comments about Canada from high-profile figures, and what the data actually says about the country’s stability and quality of life.
It’s a conversation about misinformation, motivation, and the very real consequences when people are sold simple answers to complex problems.
Or, put another way… Who’s really benefiting from all this?
Conservative Death Spiral
When political branding stops matching reality… what happens next?In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa explore what they call a potential “Conservative Death Spiral” — a moment where …
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When political branding stops matching reality… what happens next?
In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa explore what they call a potential “Conservative Death Spiral” — a moment where long-standing messaging around fiscal responsibility and “common sense” begins to clash with real-world decisions and outcomes.
From Doug Ford’s controversial government jet purchase to Pierre Poilievre’s attacks on Mark Carney’s credentials, and even contradictions within the MAGA movement, the conversation looks at how narratives can start to collapse under their own weight.
They also dig into:
- The psychology of political loyalty
- Why supporters sometimes defend policies that hurt them
- And whether we’re seeing a temporary wobble… or a deeper structural shift
A sharp, funny, and occasionally incredulous look at modern politics — and the risks of believing your own talking points for too long.
From Convoy to Cabinet? The Floor Crossing Crisis
Canada’s political landscape just took a strange turn.In this episode of Politics Is Broken, we break down the wave of floor crossings that has pushed the Liberals to within one seat of a majority government — …
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Canada’s political landscape just took a strange turn.
In this episode of Politics Is Broken, we break down the wave of floor crossings that has pushed the Liberals to within one seat of a majority government — without an election.
Are MPs switching sides out of principle… or pure political survival?
We dig into:
- The recent Conservative → Liberal defections
- Why Marilyn Gladu’s move is causing backlash
- Whether Mark Carney is playing 4D chess… or making a risky mistake
- Why majority governments might be more dangerous than they seem
- And what this all says about the state of Canadian politics right now
Plus… A little Trump-induced global anxiety, ketchup chips diplomacy, and why Canadian politics increasingly feels like a group project where nobody trusts each other.
Reacting to the Most Insane Headlines This Week (War, Trump & the Moon)
What happens when the headlines are too chaotic to ignore… but too exhausting to fully process?You react.This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa react to the biggest, strangest, and most …
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What happens when the headlines are too chaotic to ignore… but too exhausting to fully process?
You react.
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa react to the biggest, strangest, and most concerning headlines from around the world—because picking just one story feels impossible right now.
From war-driven oil spikes to political chaos in the U.S.… to Canada’s policy curveballs… to a moon mission happening in the middle of it all… we break it down the only way we know how: by trying to make sense of it (and occasionally failing).
In this episode:
- Reacting to rising global oil prices and economic fallout
- Breaking down Trump’s latest moves and loyalty drama
- Canada’s “30 days or free” passport policy
- The EV debate and what it means for Canadian industry
- And yes… reacting to humans heading back to the moon while everything else feels like it’s falling apart
It’s real headlines, real reactions, and just enough humour to keep you from throwing your phone across the room.
Is Ottawa Broken… or Are We?
What happens when you stop watching politics… and actually go see it?This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar heads to Ottawa to speak at Carleton University’s Kesterton Lecture… and ends up going behind …
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What happens when you stop watching politics… and actually go see it?
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar heads to Ottawa to speak at Carleton University’s Kesterton Lecture… and ends up going behind the scenes of Canadian politics.
From touring Parliament Hill and sitting in on Question Period… to meeting politicians in the hallway and eating in what may or may not be called “the cafeteria of power”… this episode is a firsthand look at how politics feels in real life.
And the biggest takeaway?
It doesn’t feel less broken… …but it does feel different.
Less like chaos… more like choreography. Less like villains… more like very tired humans trying to do a very public job.
Plus, an Alberta update featuring:
- The ongoing “Temu Tylenol” saga
- RCMP investigations
- And a golden cat that may or may not explain everything
So… is Ottawa really a bubble? Or are we just watching it through one?
If you want a slightly punchier version (or one with more humour baked into the first two lines), I can tighten it even further.
Doug Ford & The Spice Girls (and no more FOI)
Ontario’s government says it wants to modernize transparency laws.Critics say it looks more like hiding the paperwork.This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa break down the Ford government’s …
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Ontario’s government says it wants to modernize transparency laws.
Critics say it looks more like hiding the paperwork.
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa break down the Ford government’s proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules — which could exempt the premier’s office and cabinet ministers from requests while extending response times.
The timing is raising eyebrows.
Because the same government is also proposing a series of massive ideas — from the Greenbelt reversal to a $2.2 billion spa at Ontario Place and even a 50 km tunnel under Highway 401.
So what’s going on?
Bold governing? Convenience politics? Or government by vibes?
Epstein's War - Canada's Costly Cover Up
Brittlestar and Lisa tackle a week that somehow managed to get worse. From Mark Carney's principled Davos speech to his awkward endorsement of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Canada finds itself diplomatically …
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Brittlestar and Lisa tackle a week that somehow managed to get worse. From Mark Carney's principled Davos speech to his awkward endorsement of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Canada finds itself diplomatically sandwiched between its values and its geography. The hosts dig into why the timing of Operation Epic Fury feels suspiciously convenient — and what the avalanche of newly released Epstein documents might have to do with it.
They break down the growing list of resignations and arrests tied to the Epstein files, why Prince Andrew's takedown was no ordinary trade-secrets scandal, and what it means that the US appears to be the only country where nobody powerful has faced real consequences. Plus: cornered-squirrel Trump, a congressman who can't spell "fury," Keir Starmer's deeply unhelpful anger origin story, and the impossible chess game facing a Canadian prime minister who can't afford to tell the truth — but probably can't afford not to.
Funny where it can be. Worried where it has to be.
Science Explains How Trump Got Elected
Science says we’re getting dimmer…and politics is sprinting to the cognitive bottom.In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa unpack the Reverse Flynn Effect (yes, it’s a real thing) …
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Science says we’re getting dimmer…and politics is sprinting to the cognitive bottom.
In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa unpack the Reverse Flynn Effect (yes, it’s a real thing) and why critical thinking has been quietly leaving the group chat since the mid-’90s. We dig into “cognitive offloading” (Google, GPS, AI doing our thinking for us), the flood-the-zone strategy that keeps everyone overwhelmed, and how a world full of exhausted, distracted people becomes the perfect environment for bad ideas to look like leadership.
Along the way: Sharpie hurricanes, disinfectant “solutions,” conspiracy nonsense, and one Canadian MP hunting for “Antifa members” like it’s a sandwich club with a loyalty card.
It’s funny…until you remember these people run things.
Conservative Party LEAK: Why MPs are Fleeing to the Liberals
The "Conservative Party of Canada" is leaking. In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa dive into the shocking news of Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the aisle to join the …
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The "Conservative Party of Canada" is leaking. In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa dive into the shocking news of Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the aisle to join the Liberals. Is this a "dirty backroom deal" as Pierre Poilievre claims, or a sign of a deeper rot within the CPC leadership?
The truth may surprise you (if you were just born today).
IS Canada Better Than The US?
A heavy week in Canada sparks a tough (and surprisingly data-filled) question: is Canada actually better than the U.S.?In this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa start by …
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A heavy week in Canada sparks a tough (and surprisingly data-filled) question: is Canada actually better than the U.S.?
In this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa start by acknowledging a heartbreaking tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and the wave of grief, misinformation, and opportunistic culture-war blame that followed. From there, they zoom out and do what Canadians do best… compare ourselves to our loud neighbour with receipts.
They dig into the numbers on income, unemployment, healthcare costs, life expectancy, housing pressure, and gun violence, and ask what’s worth defending…and what we still need to fix. Along the way, they talk about political leaders showing unity, why scapegoating communities doesn’t solve anything, and how Canada can protect its “we’re in this together” instinct before it gets imported and ruined like acid-washed jeans.
Content note: discussion of a recent act of violence and its aftermath.
What the Hell Is Happening in the USA? - w/ Eric Ham
What’s really happening in the United States…and how did American democracy get to this point?On this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart and Lisa are joined by U.S. political analyst, bestselling author …
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What’s really happening in the United States…and how did American democracy get to this point?
On this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart and Lisa are joined by U.S. political analyst, bestselling author, and former congressional staffer Eric Ham for a revealing conversation about Donald Trump, American politics, and the structural failures that paved the way for the current crisis.
Eric offers an unexpected and deeply informed perspective on how the U.S. drifted here over decades…from weakened democratic institutions and access-driven media, to the normalization of political extremism, racism, and fear as a governing strategy. He explains why Trump isn’t an accident or an outlier, but a symptom of unresolved American contradictions that many preferred not to confront.
The discussion also explores U.S.–Canada relations, trade tensions, immigration enforcement, the future of free and fair elections, and why many Americans are quietly alarmed by what they’re seeing from their own government. Eric breaks down why global concern isn’t overreaction…and what happens when accountability disappears.
A sobering, honest look at American democracy, Trumpism, political polarization, and the uncertain road ahead — with rare clarity from inside Washington.
Are Conservatives Drunk on Poilievre?
The Conservative Party just held a leadership convention in Calgary and—surprise—Pierre Poilievre walked away with a huge vote of confidence. But was it unity…or just muscle memory?In this episode of Politics …
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The Conservative Party just held a leadership convention in Calgary and—surprise—Pierre Poilievre walked away with a huge vote of confidence. But was it unity…or just muscle memory?
In this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart and Lisa watch the convention so you don’t have to, unpacking Poilievre’s 87% approval, the party’s fixation on the “good old days,” and the increasingly polished attempt to soften a lifelong attack dog. We talk nostalgia politics, emotional messaging, selective history, and why “remember when things were better” is not actually a governing strategy.
They dig into the numbers behind the applause, the age gap in Conservative support, the curious obsession with high-school mock elections, and why younger voters may be buying promises that don’t come with a “how.” Plus: smiling on command, Reagan jokes, used-car-salesman energy, and a political bus that may be heading confidently in the wrong direction.
Funny, skeptical, and mildly concerned…just how we like it.
Carney's Revenge
"Nostalgia is not a strategy."This week on Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa dive into the fallout from Davos 2026, where Prime Minister Mark Carney finally took the gloves off. From rallying …
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"Nostalgia is not a strategy."
This week on Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa dive into the fallout from Davos 2026, where Prime Minister Mark Carney finally took the gloves off. From rallying middle powers to reminding the world that Canada doesn't just "live because of the U.S.," Carney is drawing a line in the snow—and the "Board of Peace" is not happy about it.
Informed Not Incapacitated - Replying to Comments
Brittlestar and Lisa wade bravely into the comment section (together… for safety) to do a little “Reply in the Comments” palate-cleanse… because the world is a dumpster fire and sometimes it’s healthier to …
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Brittlestar and Lisa wade bravely into the comment section (together… for safety) to do a little “Reply in the Comments” palate-cleanse… because the world is a dumpster fire and sometimes it’s healthier to fixate on people’s gripes instead. Along the way: suburban snow rituals, the “grandma shuffle,” superbox mailbox rage, why Chinese EVs are both tempting and complicated, and the terrifying absurdity of Greenland becoming a geopolitical storyline. Plus, a few listener comments that hit hard, a quick group therapy moment about news anxiety, and one all-caps hot take that gets exactly the airtime it deserves.
Is Canada Prepared for a Future Without the US?
Happy New Year… and welcome to 2026, the future nobody ordered. Stewart and Lisa ask the big question: is Canada prepared for a world where the U.S. goes full rogue-state vibes ... ignoring rule of law …
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Happy New Year… and welcome to 2026, the future nobody ordered. Stewart and Lisa ask the big question: is Canada prepared for a world where the U.S. goes full rogue-state vibes ... ignoring rule of law, weaponizing trade, and exporting chaos. They talk worst-case vs best-case, what Canada can actually do, and then end with a “Wrong Answers Only” Trump-quote game because of course they do.
The 12 Months of Crisismas - 2025 Canadian Politics Review
It’s the year-end wrap for Politics is Broken… and it’s festive in the way a tire fire is festive when someone tosses a candy cane into it.In “The 12 Months of Crisismas”, Brittlestar and Lisa rip through 2025 …
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It’s the year-end wrap for Politics is Broken… and it’s festive in the way a tire fire is festive when someone tosses a candy cane into it.
In “The 12 Months of Crisismas”, Brittlestar and Lisa rip through 2025 month-by-month… Trudeau stepping aside, Doug Ford’s third majority, Carney’s technocratic pivot, election anxiety, internal trade “why didn’t we do this 100 years ago,” Poilievre’s by-election comeback, Alberta’s culture-war legislation, and the ongoing “are we a country or are we a condo America is trying to buy” vibe.
Then… the 12 Quotes of Crisismas (a reminder that the things leaders said this year were not normal), followed by the game Folks or Fiction, where you try to guess if a quote came from Doug Ford or a fictional character… and honestly, that’s harder than it should be.
Take a breather, laugh a little, remember to vote like it matters (because it does)… and welcome to the year-end episode that politely asks: “Can we all calm down for five minutes?”
What the US National Security Strategy Means For Canada (and Alberta Too)
This week on Politics Is Broken, Danielle Smith becomes the first Alberta premier in nearly 90 years to face a citizen-led recall petition... and the UCP’s own recall law starts doing exactly what everyone …
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This week on Politics Is Broken, Danielle Smith becomes the first Alberta premier in nearly 90 years to face a citizen-led recall petition... and the UCP’s own recall law starts doing exactly what everyone warned it would do (just not to the people who wrote it).
Then we pivot south, where the U.S. releases a new “National Security Strategy” that reads less like policy and more like a world dominance mood board... complete with America First everything, Europe-as-a-warning-label, and a not-at-all-chill vibe about the “Western hemisphere.” Plus: the new U.S. visitor rule demanding five years of social media history, and what Canada should do when the neighbour starts acting like the whole street is his driveway.
FIFA FOE TRUMP
Canada’s back in the global spotlight… and this time it’s not for policy, it’s for pop. In this episode, Brittlestar and Lisa start with the truly urgent question of our time: is Justin Trudeau actually …
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Canada’s back in the global spotlight… and this time it’s not for policy, it’s for pop. In this episode, Brittlestar and Lisa start with the truly urgent question of our time: is Justin Trudeau actually soft-launching a relationship with Katy Perry, complete with a former Japanese prime minister accidentally hard-launching it to the world?
From there, they dig into FIFA’s World Cup draw, the eye-rollingly absurd “Peace Prize” nobody asked for, and what hosting the tournament is really worth to Canada once you factor in copyright goons, bylaw cops, and the joy of not being allowed to say “World Cup.”
Back home, BC’s Conservatives implode in a “professionally incapacitated” leadership crisis, while Alberta pulls the plug on two big private surgical contracts at the centre of a growing procurement scandal, raising fresh questions about conflict of interest and who the system is actually serving.
Finally, they turn to the most serious story of the week: the deadly U.S. strike near Venezuela, the alleged “kill 'em all” order, and what it says about power, impunity, and where the line actually is for American voters. It’s politics at its most surreal and most dangerous… and as always, Politics Is Broken is here to make sense of the stupid.
ALBERTA: TOTAL RECALL
In this week’s Politics Is Broken:The death of “statesmanlike” behaviourTrump’s “quiet, quiet, piggy” moment and Ford’s “get a job” clapbackHow recall actually works in Alberta (and why there are so many …
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In this week’s Politics Is Broken:
- The death of “statesmanlike” behaviour
- Trump’s “quiet, quiet, piggy” moment and Ford’s “get a job” clapback
- How recall actually works in Alberta (and why there are so many petitions)
- What other countries do with recall… and why it’s so rare
- Whether recall is a dangerous precedent or a much-needed pressure valve
- And why this all “smells a little like hope” in a grim political year
What The Hell, Alberta
Brittlestar and Lisa tackle Alberta’s chaos spiral - from the government using the notwithstanding clause to target trans kids, to a $125M privatization disaster, to a “not two-tier” healthcare plan that sure …
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Brittlestar and Lisa tackle Alberta’s chaos spiral - from the government using the notwithstanding clause to target trans kids, to a $125M privatization disaster, to a “not two-tier” healthcare plan that sure feels like two tiers. What the hell, Alberta?
Is Canada Safe from the Epstein Scandal?
This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa tackle a topic that makes you want to wash your hands just for saying it out loud: Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal that won’t die has become a mirror for …
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This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa tackle a topic that makes you want to wash your hands just for saying it out loud: Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal that won’t die has become a mirror for power, privilege, and the myth that Canada’s too polite for corruption.
They dig into how systems protect the powerful, why accountability in Canada feels so slow, and whether or not we’re just naïve enough to think “it couldn’t happen here.
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