Category: Political Traction

This week, on the “Feel the Byrne” edition, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Jenni Byrne, conservative political strategist once dubbed “ the most powerful woman in Ottawa.” The two discuss Jenni’s political career in both Ottawa and Toronto, the strategies deployed by the federal parties in the most recent election and the behind-the-scenes when leaders are on the chopping block during a leadership review. Then, the two will go head-to-head in our rapid fire round, with thoughts on Leafs vs. Habs and the U.S. Democratic leadership race.

This week, on the “Cabinet of Curiosities” edition, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with long-time friend, colleague and Managing Principal at Navigator Mike Van Soelen to unpack the anatomy of a cabinet shuffle; from the run-of-show on the day ministers are sworn in, to what happens to the political staffers who get caught in the cross-fire. Then, the two will go head-to-head in our rapid fire round, with thoughts on former Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, favourite luncheon clubs and upcoming vacations.

This week on the “Let ‘Em Howl” edition, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with seasoned Liberal political operative Patricia Sorbara to unpack some of the key takeaways and themes from her new memoir Let ‘Em Howl: Lessons from a Life in Backroom Politics, and discuss political strategy, ground game versus air war and what it’s like to be a woman the decision making table. Then, the two will go head-to-head in our rapid fire round, with thoughts on Don Cherry, the Ontario Liberal leadership vote, biggest political inspirations and impeachment.

This week on the “Who’s Afraid of the Bloc Quebecois?” edition of Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Navigator Principal Philippe Gervais in Montreal to unpack the rise of the Bloc.  Then, the two will go head-to-head in our rapid fire round, with off-the-cuff thoughts on Halloween, impeachment and the future of the European Union.