Category: Political Traction – Page 6 – Navigator

On the Front Lines (w/ Laryssa Waler)

Posted on March 21, 2022 by

This week, host Amanda Galbraith speaks with Ukrainian-Canadian Laryssa Waler about the conflict with Russia, and how it’s resonating with the Ukrainian community here in Canada. The two discuss the history of the Russian relationship, and point to specific ways to help support Ukraine during this difficult time.

Who’s Next? (w/ Mike Van Soelen, Clare Michaels and Brayden Akers)

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by

This week, guest host Mike Van Soelen sits down with colleagues Clare Michaels and Brayden Akers to unpack the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race.

The Rookie (w/ Melissa Lantsman)

Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by

This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with former political staffer and current Member of Parliament for Thornhill, Melissa Lantsman. The pair discuss a day in the life on the floor of the House of Commons, the pressures of managing a social media presence, and the surprises she might face in her new role.

The Scrum (w/ Caroline Harvey, André Pratte and Michael Cooke)

Posted on January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 by

This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by our Scrum panel – former heads of newsrooms and Navigator colleagues – Caroline Harvey, André Pratte and Michael Cooke. The group discusses everything from the Olympics, Quebec’s controversial vax tax, the ‘modernization’ of CBC and Premier Doug Ford.

Dish it out (w/Michael Cooke, Danielle Parr and Mike Van Soelen)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by

On this special year end edition of Political Traction host Amanda Galbraith sits down with colleagues Michael Cooke, Danielle Parr and Mike Van Soelen to discuss the highs, the lows, the wins, and the losses of 2021.