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A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, this podcast unpacks global politics, power shifts, and international stories that affect Canadians, when no one is saying the quiet parts out loud. Between geopolitical breakdowns, we get into the stuff people avoid saying out loud: marriage, whether kids are actually optional, food culture, and habits we think are quietly making life worse. Not experts. Not trying to be liked. Just Canadians talking honestly about the world and how to live in it.
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- 26 Jan 2026
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- 1 Jun 2026
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1 Jun 2026
EPISODE 16: DATA SOVEREIGNTY: THE "QUIET PART" REVEALED
Canada’s privacy landscape is shifting as Bill C-22 threatens to mandate metadata retention, while the government doubles down on US-based data partnerships with Palantir. Join us as we unpack whether we’re trading our digital sovereignty for a false sense of security. We’re also breaking down the "Carney Pivot"—from the Prime Minister’s controversial NYC investment pitch to the major cabinet shift as Steven Guilbeault departs. Is this the pragmatic evolution Canada needs, or a total abandonment of core values? A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, we unackp global politics, power shifts, and the stories affecting Canadians that no one is saying out loud. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
25 May 2026
EPISODE 15: ALBERTA UNCOUPLED, CANADA UNENCRYPTED
Canada at a Breaking Point: Federal Overreach vs. Provincial Revolt Is Canada’s federal structure fundamentally breaking down? In this episode, we expose the dual crises threatening the federation from the inside out: Ottawa’s aggressive push for digital surveillance, and the West’s historic pushback. First, we break down the hidden dangers of Bill C-22. From secret Ministerial Orders to mandated encryption backdoors, we explain why tech giants like Apple and Signal are threatening to leave Canada entirely rather than compromise your privacy. We look at the technical reality of why "safe backdoors" don't exist, and how the federal government is misdiagnosing its own judicial bottlenecks at the expense of your cyber security. Then, we shift our focus out West. With Premier Danielle Smith’s massive announcement of a fall referendum on Alberta's independence, the political landscape has shifted overnight. We dive into the legal workarounds, the "Forever Canada" vs. "Stay Free Alberta" petitions, and what this "referendum on a referendum" actually means for the future of the Confederation. Are we witnessing an inevitable collapse of checks and balances, or is this the catalyst for a total reset of Canadian democracy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Join us as we move past the noise to discuss the trade friction with the U.S., the ethics of mandatory financial literacy in schools, and the growing national debate on the future of healthcare. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
18 May 2026
EPISODE 14: THE REALITY OF MAID, AI ETHICS, AND OUR SHIFTING ECONOMY
Canada is attempting a massive economic pivot with the new $25B "Canada Strong" fund, but at what cost to our future? We’re breaking down the $15B Honda plant standoff and the real-world impact of AI masking your customer service experience. Join us as we move past the noise to discuss the trade friction with the U.S., the ethics of mandatory financial literacy in schools, and the growing national debate on the future of healthcare. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
20 Apr 2026
EPISODE 13: THE CARNEY CORONATION & THE GREAT AMERICAN DIVORCE
Mark Carney has officially secured a Liberal majority, but the cost of "unity" might be the death of the Canadian opposition. We’re unpacking the "Canada Strong" pivot and why the Feds are trading Ontario auto jobs for Chinese trade deals. In this episode of Don't Drink This Podcast, we're unpacking: The Technocratic Takeover: How Mark Carney poached his rivals to build a "war-time" majority and what it means for Pierre Poilievre’s future. The Great American Divorce: PM Carney declares U.S. reliance a "strategic weakness"—is Canada ready to stand on its own or just pay more for everything? The EV-Canola Quid Pro Quo: Why Canada is opening the doors to $35,000 Chinese EVs in exchange for agricultural peace. The Affordability Paradox: Why the government is pausing the gas tax while oil companies celebrate $6 billion in "war profits" and Doug Ford buys a private jet. A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, we unpack global politics, power shifts, and the stories affecting Canadians that no one is saying out loud. We provide the facts, the context, and the "Continental" perspective on the Great White North. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
13 Apr 2026
EPISODE 12: CAN A MAJORITY GOVERNMENT BE BUILT WITHOUT AN ELECTION?
Mark Carney is reshaping the House of Commons through strategic MP defections, while a stalling economy has Canadians looking toward the European Union for a lifeline. We analyze the "Transfer Portal" of Ottawa politics and the data behind Ontario’s widening productivity gap compared to our U.S. neighbors. In this episode of Don't Drink This Podcast, we're unpacking: The Carney Consolidation: Is poaching opposition MPs a legitimate path to a parliamentary majority? The EU Fantasy: Why 1 in 4 Canadians support joining the European Union as trade tensions with the U.S. rise. The Productivity Pit: The hard numbers on why Ontario is becoming the "poor cousin" of the Great Lakes region. Winter Reality Check: Why Chinese EVs are losing 40% of their range in the Canadian cold and what it means for the green transition. A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, we unpack global politics, power shifts, and the stories affecting Canadians that no one is saying out loud. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
6 Apr 2026
EPISODE 11: SMALL LOTS & HIGH-SPEED RAIL: HOW "NATION BUILDING" IS CHANGING YOUR BACKYARD
Why is Canada risking its border security for Chinese EVs, and will a 2% GST hike be the price of our sovereignty? We're unpacking Mark Carney’s new economic pivot and the $150 billion bill coming for every Canadian. In this episode of Don't Drink This Podcast, we're unpacking: The Great Divorce: Why the U.S. is "banning" Canadian-made EVs and what it means for the Windsor-Detroit border. The Sovereignty Sandwich: How the Feds and Provinces are bypassing cities to force-build housing and high-speed rail. The NATO Bill: The C.D. Howe report suggesting a GST hike to pay for $150 billion in defense spending. Cultural Crosshairs: From a Canadian heading to the Moon to a CEO losing his job over a language crisis. A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, we unpack global politics, power shifts, and the stories affecting Canadians that no one is saying out loud. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
30 Mar 2026
EPISODE 10: RARE EARTHS, AND THE $60B NATO TARGET: CANADA’S NEW INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Canada just hit its 2% NATO target with a $60B defense pivot, but the "Fortress Canada" strategy hides a $90B oil windfall and a massive breakdown at the border. From Mark Carney’s industrial shift to the retroactive cancellation of 29,000 asylum claims, we're unpacking the new reality of Canadian sovereignty. In this episode of Don't Drink This Podcast, we're unpacking: The War Chest: How PM Mark Carney is using a $60B defense budget to reshape the Canadian economy. The Border Breakdown: The Auditor General’s report on 153,000 flagged student visas and the new law deleting 29,000 asylum applications. The NDP Shift: Avi Lewis takes the helm—can a "Green New Deal" platform survive a fight with Western Canada? The GTA Rescue: Are the new condo "bailouts" for people or for developers? A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, we unpack global politics, power shifts, and the stories affecting Canadians that no one is saying out loud. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
23 Mar 2026
EPISODE 9: MANUFACTURED MAJORITY AND LEACHING LEVERAGE
This week in Canadian politics: We dive into Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial "manufactured" majority and the fate of 24 Sussex Drive. We examine Alberta's massive $100 billion AI data center strategy (attracting Meta) and Ontario's plan to waive HST on new homes. On the global stage, we discuss how surging oil prices are boosting Canada’s CUSMA trade leverage and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s plan for U.S. tariff-free auto access. Finally, we cover major legislative battles: the Supreme Court hearing on the Emergencies Act appeal and the 2020 firearms ban, plus Alberta's new bill restricting MAID access.
16 Mar 2026
EPISODE 8: PINK SKIPS & FLOOR CROSSERS
Canada’s economic pulse is skipping a beat, and we’re here to find the rhythm. This episode of Don’t Drink This breaks down the 84,000 jobs lost in February and the political earthquake of the Liberals landing just two seats shy of a majority. We tackle the global energy crisis—questioning why Canada is the only G7 nation without an oil reserve—and look at a $1B investment in drone tech and aerospace. From Pierre Poilievre’s car tax cuts and BYD’s potential Canadian expansion to PEI potatoes finally cracking the Mexican market, we cover the big trades and the head-scratching science that now says you should give your infant peanut butter. It’s a lot to digest, but we’ve got the perspective you need to make sense of the week's chaos. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
16 Mar 2026
EPISODE 17: Future Shock: Trump's CUSMA Threat & Canada's AI Sovereignty at Risk
Canada's economy shrinks, Trump threatens CUSMA, and the MAID debate intensifies. We expose the real cost of 'compassion' and our AI dependence. In this episode of Don't Drink This Podcast, we're unpacking: * Ottawa's Identity Crisis: Mark Carney's government navigates a shrinking economy, accusations of demanding leadership, and a controversial diversity council launch, all while Trump threatens Canada's economic lifeline with CUSMA and calls us the '51st state.' * The Canadian Condition: We delve into the ethical minefield of MAID's expansion, questioning if Canada is prioritizing death over robust social support, and explore the alarming implications of the US blocking Canada's access to advanced AI. * A Tale of Two Canadas: As a multicultural national soccer team unites the country, Alberta quietly gears up for a contentious separation referendum, highlighting the deep divides in our national identity. A Canadian perspective on a very loud world. Hosted by two guys who pay attention, we unpack global politics, power shifts, and the stories affecting Canadians that no one is saying out loud. 🔗 RESOURCES: * Carney's "Yeller" Debate: https://nationalpost.com/news/is-mark-carney-a-yeller-or-just-a-demanding-boss-liberal-mps-make-their-case * Carney on G7: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-says-g7-no-longer-runs-the-world-or-pretends-to/ * Carney on Economic Weakness & Immigration: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-carney-attributes-weakness-in-economic-data-to-lower-immigration/ * No Black Representation on Diversity Council: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/black-advocates-call-out-carney-government-for-excluding-them-from-diversity-council/ * Trump Threatens CUSMA: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-cusma-usmca-trade-renew-9.7230164 * Doug Ford Fires Back at Trump: https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/we-will-never-be-the-51st-state-doug-ford-fires-back-at-donald-trump/ * Ford's Charm Offensive: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-cusma-trump-talks-9.7233192 * Chinese EV Ban & Canada: https://globalnews.ca/news/11887168/chinese-ev-drive-us/ * MAID Opinion by Andrew Coyne: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-a-decade-after-maid-became-legal-life-has-become-cheap-in-canada/ * US Blocks AI Access: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-anthropic-fable-mythos-ai-offline-canada-risks/ * Carney Launches AI for All: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/06/04/prime-minister-carney-launches-ai-all-canadas-new-national-artificial * Canada World Cup & Multiculturalism: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-canada-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-score-world-cup-game-group-b-toronto/ * World Cup Team Reflects Identities: https://news.westernu.ca/2026/05/world-cup-team-reflects-multicultural-identities/ * Alberta Separation Cost Debate: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/danielle-smith-jeffrey-rath-separation-cost-9.7222674 * Poilievre on Alberta Referendum: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-poilievre-alberta-referendum-speech/
9 Mar 2026
EPISODE 7: CARNEY'S BIG BETS & ALBERTA'S BAD BLOOD
Is Canada finally picking a lane, or just driving in circles? This week on Don't Drink This, we break down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambitious (and risky) diplomatic "reset" with India, while his domestic "peace treaty" with Danielle Smith and Alberta hits a $120-a-tonne wall. We’re diving deep into the $20 billion battle to replace our aging submarines—where South Korea and Germany are dangling jobs and rockets to win our favor—and following Pierre Poilievre’s first major shadow-diplomacy tour to the UK. In the second half: We bring it back to the ground level. From B.C. finally killing the clock-change to Ontario and Nova Scotia opening the taps on interprovincial booze sales, we look at how the "Singles Economy" and the death of the Olympic dream are reshaping what it means to live in Canada in 2026. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
2 Mar 2026
EPISODE 6: OIL, OATHS & OVERDRAFTS
Global shockwaves after Ali Khamenei is killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. Iran vows retaliation, oil markets brace for volatility, and security tightens in the GTA. We unpack the power vacuum, regional risk, and Trump's call for regime change. In Alberta, the UCP tables a $9.4B deficit--while admitting it's breaking its own fiscal laws. Debt is climbing fast, supports are tightening, and the province is betting on $60 oil. New data from Statistics Canada shows residential construction productivity has dropped 37% since 2001. With Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation warning housing must surge, can Canada build its way out? We also tackle the $1.5B refugee health debate led by Pierre Poilievre, the Supreme Court battle over Bill 21, and Canada's quiet trade pivot to India. Plus: turmoil at the World Economic Forum and a legal spat with the Spice Girls. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
23 Feb 2026
EPISODE 5 - BASKET WEAVING POLITICS
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16 Feb 2026
EPISODE 4: FOREVER VALENTINE
From the personal to the political, this week we’re exploring what keeps us connected. We kick things off with a post-mortem on Valentine’s Day—did you nail the gift, or does the thought count? We dive deep into the Five Love Languages (plus more) to figure out why some of us want an amazon gift card while others don't know what they want. Whether it’s romantic chemistry or international commerce, it turns out everything relies on a solid framework. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
9 Feb 2026
EPISODE 3: LESS TREE HUGGING; MORE DRILL, BABY, DRILL!
In this episode, we're diving deep into the shift in Canadian culture; from the halls of power in Ottawa to the awkward silence of a shared apartment after a breakup. We weigh the return of the 4-day office week, navigate the "it's complicated" status of Canada-U.S. relations, and look at why Canadian tech needs to start betting on itself. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
26 Jan 2026
EPISODE 2: MASSIVE "WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENTS" IN PUBLIC SECTOR
Canada left out of Trump's Board of Peace. Is housing a human right or an investment vehicle? The Singapore Model? What does a good solution to housing look like? A special thanks to our sponsors. Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
26 Jan 2026
EPISODE 1: CARNEY'S TALKING THE TALK
Canada-China trade, WEF, Canadian Housing. If you could press a button to drop home values by 40% tomorrow to help young people, but it would wipe out your parents' retirement savings, would you push it? A special thanks to our sponsors. Kweeve. Technology that serves. www.kweeve.com
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