To the victor go the spoils, and we often just don’t take the time to analyze what went wrong — or what went right — with losing campaigns.
— Joseph Lavoie
Parliament is on break, so this week Allie and Joseph are talking about their favourite podcasts and why they love them so much.
If you were to ask me who won the debate on the levy or tax on carbon, I would say both the Conservatives and Liberals won. They achieved what they need to achieve on these issues.
—Travis Kann
On deck this week: The Liberal government’s carbon pricing scheme, the new BC LNG project, and provincial health care transfers.
‘I’d say [Trump] is very similar to Trudeau in that they focus on things that are cultural. He’s running a cultural campaign.’
— David Woolley
This week we’re talking about Canada-China relations, moving expenses (again), and — of course — the US presidential debate.
With President Obama exiting stage right and Donald Trump ascending to the top job, Justin Trudeau will be the symbol of progressive leadership in North America.
— Colin MacDonald
The House is back and so are we! Welcome to season two of Political Traction. For our first week, it’s a good news/bad news situation for the Liberal government.
‘Making America great again’ is a politically correct statement. Hillary Clinton can make that statement. Every party in effect, promises it in a way.
— Professor Nelson Wiseman
He says outrageous things. He lies. But somehow, he still has a lot of supporters. We explore what’s going on with Trump and how we can explain voter behavior.
