Best Crunching Tackles Podcasts (2025)

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166: Shedeur Sanders' Slide 1:25:05

3d ago1:25:05

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In one of the most anticipated and widely covered NFL Drafts, Shedeur Sanders slid all the way to the fifth round. This prompted a flurry of broadcast and social media reactions. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 8:15 - Liverpool win the Premier League and is Mohamed Salah the best player in the world right now? 24:00 - The NBA Playoffs are u…

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Tackling Canada's housing crunch: Peter Copeland and Ross McKitrick 44:42

25d ago44:42

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits with Ross McKitrick, professor of economics at the University of Guelph. In a recent commentary series for MLI, McKitrick looks at…

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How provincial trade barriers rip off Canadians: Peter Copeland & Ryan Manucha 51:29

4d ago51:29

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Ryan Manucha, a leading expert on interprovincial trade. Manucha offers a compelling vision of how Canada's provinces ca…

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Episode 165: Rory Achieves Glory 1:09:13

12d ago1:09:13

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In the most dramatic Masters in recent memory, Rory McIlroy exorcized his demons, and wrote his name in the history books. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 0:30 - Arsenal's convincing win over Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarterfinals. Where does John's club sit now in the hierarchy of European soccer? 14:20 - The NCAA Basketball Nat…

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Can Europe guarantee its own security? Balkan Devlen and Peter Hefele 41:00

16d ago41:00

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Balkan Devlen, Studio Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Peter Hefele, Policy Director at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies. Hefele pulls back the curtain on Europe's high-stakes challenges: Can G…

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Can the CBC survive without government subsidies? Peter Copeland and Peter Menzies 57:01

18d ago57:01

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), sits down with Peter Menzies, MLI Senior Fellow, former publisher of the Calgary Herald, and past Vice Chair of the CRTC. Menzies…

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Episode 164: March, but no Madness 1:08:07

1M ago1:08:07

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The first two rounds of the 2025 NCAA tournament featured some amazing basketball, but few upsets and even less drama. What is the state of the tournament given the recent changes to the transfer portal and NIL? On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 4:00 - We briefly fill out the list of Stephen A. Smith's potential cabinet secretaries. 13:30 - W…

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How are First Nations' fish farms transforming the West Coast?: Ken Coates and Dallas Smith 33:23

1M ago33:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this compelling episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Director of Indigenous Affairs, Ken Coates, sits with Dallas Smith, spokesperson for the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) and a member of the Tlowitsis First Nations in Campbel…

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Episode 163: President Stephen A. Smith? 1:21:41

2M ago1:21:41

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Television and sports personality Stephen A. Smith has been venturing into a new media space: politics. Now, he's one of the most talked about potential candidates for the Democratic nominee for president. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 2:30 - We recap the 2025 Oscars, talking about the success of the show, the biggest winners and losers, …

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More regulations, fewer families—explaining North America's housing crisis: Peter Copeland and Tim Carney 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Tim Carney, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In their discussion, Carney provides a comprehensive overvi…

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Does salmon farming have a future in Canada?: Ken Coates and Linda Sams 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Ken Coates sits down with Linda Sams, biologist with over 37 years of business and management experience in the aquaculture sector, and an expert in the Canadian salmon farming industry. In this insig…

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Episode 162: The Transgender Sports Ban 1:06:25

2M ago1:06:25

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Early into his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order preventing transgender women from competing in women's sports in public schools and under the NCAA. Charlie Baker—president of the NCAA—responded with immediate compliance. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 2:50 - The remarkable Four Nations NHL tournament, the USA v. Canada ho…

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Happily ever after? The case for marriage in Canada: Peter Copeland, Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell 59:28

2M ago59:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Cardus' Senior Fellow Andrea Mrozek and Program Director Peter Jon Mitchell. The discussion covers the trends and social…

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British Columbia's salmon farmers caught in the net: Ken Coates and Brian Kingzett 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Ken Coates sits down with Brian Kingzett, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farming Association, to discuss the future of salmon farming in British Columbia. Kingzett provides a comprehensive overview of…

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Episode 161: Super Bowl LIX Recap 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

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The big game in New Orleans is in the books, and the Philadelphia Eagles came out on top! On today's podcast, we discuss the game and the broader implications. We also recap Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, Donald Trump's surprise appearance, and the abysmal state of Super Bowl commercials. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed i…

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The great tug-of-war over Greenland: Alex Dalziel, Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen, Christian Keldsen, Marisol Maddox, and Jessica Shadian 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Senior Fellow Alex Dalziel is joined by a panel of experts to examine Greenland's pivotal position at the intersection of global superpowers vying for influence in the North American Arctic. Guests Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen of the Royal Danish…

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Identity politics and the capture of canadian research funding: Peter Copeland and Dave Snow 52:36

3M ago52:36

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Dave Snow, MLI senior fellow and associate professor at the University of Guelph, to discuss the growing influence of diversi…

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Episode 160: 2025 Super Bowl Preview and Australian Open Review 1:20:17

3M ago1:20:17

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In a whirlwind podcast, Chad and John discuss the 2025 Australian Open, briefly revisit the Champions League Group Stage, and preview the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles. 7:30 - 2025 Australian Open Review 25:20 - Champions League Group Stage Review 30:30 - The Super Bowl talk 56:40 - A brief discussion of The Brutalist and the Oscar n…

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US-Canada defense and security cooperation in the Trump era: Balkan Devlen, Jamie Tronnes, Richard Shimooka, and Alexander Lanoszka 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, a panel of MLI experts discuss the defense and security aspects of the Canada-U.S. relationship in the aftermath of the Trump presidency. Transatlantic Program Director Balkan Devlen is joined by Jamie Tronnes, Executive Director of MLI's …

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Breaking the cycle: Peter Copeland and Marcell Wilson 50:25

3M ago50:25

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy at MLI is joined by Marcell Wilson, founder and head of the One by One Movement, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to preventing violence and helping people transition out of gang life. Marcell bring…

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Navigating 2025, foreign policy in the year ahead: Double Trouble with Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire Miller 34:46

3M ago34:46

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, hosts Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire Miller look at the year ahead in foreign policy and global security. They talk about T…

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Empowering First Nations' economic growth in Canada: Ken Coates and Kody Penner 31:25

3M ago31:25

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada's indigenous economic development! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Indigenous Affairs Program Director, Ken Coates, is joined by Kody Penner, Vice President of Corporate Development for Nations Royalty. Penner provides valuable insight…

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Tariffs, Trump, and the Canadian oil and gas sector: Heather Exner-Pirot and Lisa Baiton 28:32

4M ago28:32

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe! In this episode, Heather Exner-Pirot, MLI's director of energy, natural resource, and environment, sits down with Lisa Baiton, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, to discuss the …

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Episode 159: NFL Playoffs and College Football Format Review 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

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The NFL and NCAA Football playoffs are in full swing, and we are locked into all the action. Plus, tennis has gotten underway in Australia. Chad and John make sure you are aware of all the exciting action coming in the first month of 2025. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media pl…

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Reclaiming Sir John A. Macdonald for the next generation: Patrice Dutil and Lindsay Shepherd 27:28

4M ago27:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada In this episode, Patrice Dutil, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits down with Lindsay Shepherd, the author of the new children's book "A Day with Sir John A." Shepherd discusses her motivation for writing the book, which aims to intr…

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Russia after the fall of Assad: Balkan Devlen, Alexander Lanoszka, and Richard Shimooka 32:40

4M ago32:40

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, host Balkan Devlen sits down with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka to discuss the fall of the Assad reg…

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Can Canada still build affordable homes?: Tim Sargent and Aled Ab Iorweth 44:23

4M ago44:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada. In this episode, Tim Sargent, Director of the Domestic Program at MLI, is joined by Aled ab Iorweth, Deputy Chief Economist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC,) a leading voice in housing policy and economics. Together, they dive dee…

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The promise and peril of the AI Revolution: Peter Copeland and Ryan Khurana 51:01

5M ago51:01

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Ryan Khurana, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and Machine Learning Lead at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). Together, they d…

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Does Canada's lack of an "Intelligence Culture" put us at risk?: Alexander Dalziel and Michelle Tessier 27:23

5M ago27:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Senior Fellow Alexander Dalziel explores intelligence in Canadian policy-making with Michelle Tessier, a former Deputy Director of Operations at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The discussion highlights challenges in developi…

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Episode 158: The 2024 Review Show 1:31:02

5M ago1:31:02

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As 2024 comes to a close, we are recapping and revisiting our top stories in sports, and our favorite movies, for the year! 4:07: We highlight 2 current sports stories from the NFL and College Football 8:00: Sports Stories—Number 5 20:00: Number 4 27:50: Number 3 34:50: Number 2 45:40: Number 1 58:15: Top Movies—Number 5 1:04:30: Number 4 1:09:30: …

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SPECIAL FEATURE - Intellectual discourse in Canadian's public and educational landscapes: Peter Copeland with Christopher Dummitt & Lindsay Shepherd 30:09

5M ago30:09

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this special feature episode of Inside policy, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director in the domestic policy program here at MLI, is joined by Christopher Dummitt, Professor of History at Trent University, National Post columnist, and MLI Senior fellow, as we…

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Double Trouble: The challenge of China and Russia (Live in Calgary) 59:06

5M ago59:06

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On December 3, 2024, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) hosted a live panel event in Calgary entitled: The challenge of China and Russia, in the Arctic and in our supply chains. The panel featured four of MLI's esteemed thought leaders: - Balkan Devlen, director of the transatlantic program (moderator) - Jonathan Berkshire Miller, director of fo…

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Indigenous entrepreneurs are going global – and succeeding: Ken Coates w/ Karen Ogen-Toews & Matt Vickers 55:04

5M ago55:04

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute! In this episode, Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs at MLI, sits down with Karen Ogen-Toews, President and CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance, and Dr. Matt Vickers, CEO of Northern Nations, and a long-time advocate for indigenous economic develo…

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Confiscating Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction: Double Trouble with Balkan Devlen and Aaron Gasch Burnett 35:07

5M ago35:07

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Aaron Gasch Burnett to discuss an innovative policy solution to fund Ukraine's war effort and …

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Episode 157: A Rowdy Rivalry Week 1:21:58

5M ago1:21:58

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With more than half-a-dozen brawls and flag planting attempts in college football last week, it's fair to say that rivalry week was heated. We discuss all the drama from Saturday on today's podcast. 2:45: What happened to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving? 5:00: General Motors—aka Cadillac—is joining Formula 1 in 2026. 10:35: Jameis Winston is the …

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A Hereditary Chief's transformative vision: Ken Coates and Tyee Hasheukumiss (Richard George) 1:02:18

5M ago1:02:18

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs at MLI, sits down with Tyee Hasheukumiss (Richard George), Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chief) of the Ahousaht Nation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, to discuss the unique governance structure and e…

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The evolving battlegrounds of free speech: Peter Copeland and Kristopher Kinsinger 47:30

6M ago47:30

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Kristopher Kinsinger, an Ontario lawyer and civil liberties advocate, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly…

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Trouble at the Canada-US border? Alex Dalziel and Jamie Tronnes 18:47

6M ago18:47

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow and National Security Project Lead at MLI, sits down with Jamie Tronnes, the Executive Director of MLI's Center for North American Prosperity and Security in Washington, DC. They dive deep into the pressing issu…

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Episode 156: Dana White: Presidential Matchmaker? 1:13:43

6M ago1:13:43

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The 2024 election happened last week, and Donald Trump will return to the White House in 2025. But if you were up at 3 a.m. on election night, you may have seen a familiar face in the sports world addressing Trump's victory party: Dana White. What does White's involvement in politics say about Trump's success? Before that, we briefly touch on three…

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Canada’s struggle against transnational crime & money laundering: Alex Dalziel and Jamie Ferrill 33:22

6M ago33:22

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Jamie Ferrill, Head of Financial Crime Studies & Lecturer at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, to tackle Canada’s growing challenges with transnational crime and money laundering. Ferrill …

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The disturbing truth of Canada’s euthanasia program: Peter Copeland and Ramona Coelho 18:16

6M ago18:16

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Welcome to Inside Policy, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice is dedicated to serving marginalized communities. Together, they discuss Dr.…

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Episode 155: City Of Stars vs. The Big Apple 1:00:45

6M ago1:00:45

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We got our dream matchup in the World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers; Ohtani vs. Judge. We take stock of the first 3 games of the series and consider if the games so far have lived up to the hype. We also check in briefly with Formula One, a sad story out of N.C. State football, and the award for best player in world soccer. As always, make sure to sh…

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Using the Notwithstanding clause to fix our justice system: Peter Copeland and Ryan Alford 37:34

6M ago37:34

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Ryan Alford, a professor of law and MLI Senior Fellow. They delve into the pressing issues surrounding mandatory minimums and the evolving landscape of criminal justic…

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Double Trouble: Our fear of escalation makes the West look weak / Balkan Devlen with Edward Hunter Christie 41:16

6M ago41:16

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Aff…

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Is Canada winning the fight against crime?: Peter Copeland and Dave Snow 37:34

7M ago37:34

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Dave Snow, a professor of political science at the University of Guelph and MLI Senior Fellow, to explore the complexities of bail legislation and crime trends in Cana…

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The real story behind Canada's housing crisis: Peter Copeland and Matthew Spoke 41:17

7M ago41:17

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Matthew Spoke, a Canadian tech entrepreneur and Founder of Moves, a fintech company for the gig economy, to discuss what lies at the root of Canada's current housing c…

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Episode 154: A New Look for College Football and The Champions League 1:13:24

7M ago1:13:24

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Many different sports around the world are expanding their postseason format to maximize the amount of high profile games that top teams play each year. Is this a benefit to fans, or just another desperate money grab? As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Double Trouble: Looking at China from the Baltics, from economic opportunity to authoritarian challenge 37:22

7M ago37:22

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Una Bērziņa-Čerenkova, political scientist and China scholar, to discuss the shifting attitude…

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We must preserve safety and fairness in women's sport: Peter Copeland and Emma Hilton 28:07

7M ago28:07

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Emma Hilton, a leading expert on sex and sports, on the complexities of gender categories in athletic competition, particularly at the Olympics: What are the performance…

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Canada-US border security - A North American perspective: Alex Dalziel and Alan Bersin 35:40

7M ago35:40

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Alan Bersin, a former Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security and Commissioner of the US Customs and Border Protection, to explore modern border management between the U.S. and Canada. They discuss how a trilat…

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