Category: Political Traction

This week on Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Bob Hallett, a Newfoundland-based political commentator, business owner, and advisor to the Schroeder Policy Group — you might also know him from his band, Great Big Sea or his involvement in the hit musicals “Come From Away” and “No Change in the Weather”. Bob tells us that, while the rest of Canada is concerned with COVID-19, Newfoundland is facing its own unique set of challenges despite being virus-free. Then, the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss the vice-presidential debate, Thanksgiving, and the best place to grab a fresh Guinness.

This week on Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with the Vice President of the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation and fellow Navigator Principal Tasha Kheiriddin. With the recent launch of the CCPC, Amanda and Tasha take a deep dive into why companies need to pay attention to the changing political and social landscape, and what it means for the future of business in Canada. Then, the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss the presidential debate, the future of Thanksgiving, the Conservative Party logo and Trump’s taxes.

This week on Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with her friend and fellow Navigator Principal Colin MacDonald. The two unpack this week’s Throne speech and share their thoughts on what we can expect in the months to follow. Then, the two go head-to-head in our rapid fire round to discuss Schitts Creek, Ellen, RBG and COVID testing.

This week on Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with leadership strategist and former speechwriter Siri Agrell.  Next week, in the 150^th Speech from the Throne, the Trudeau government is expected to lay out its plan for national COVID recovery and an ambitious new policy agenda. Amanda and Siri go behind the scenes to look at what it takes to write such a major speech. Then, the two go head-to-head in our rapid fire round to discuss Mulan, the wildfires and the coming second wave.

On the Season 7 Premiere of Political Traction host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Marieke Walsh, a reporter with the Globe and Mail and a good friend of the podcast. The two unpack the summer that was: how a global pandemic, changes in senior federal cabinet members and an unlikely relationship has shaped a political landscape that looks much different than it did 12 months ago. Then, the two go head-to-head in our rapid fire round to discuss three very important topics: politics, wine and sports.