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Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals took over Montreal for their convention. But it felt less like a meeting of the minds and more like a lame Coachella.

With a Liberal majority already assumed after socially conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor last week, host Noor Azrieh was there trying to figure out what it means to be a Liberal right now, and if Mark Carney can manage a fragile mix of MPs with contradictory values.

Host: Noor Azrieh
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Background reading:
Mark Carney calls for unity at Liberal convention with majority government nearly clinched – Toronto Star
Carney’s government shifts into new gear with hopes of reaching majority - The Globe and Mail – The Globe and Mail
Carney tells Liberals that 'unity does not mean uniformity' in closing convention speech – National Post
Carney says no time for politics as usual in address to Liberals – Global News
Liberals courting as many as eight more potential floor-crossers, sources say – The Globe and Mail
#172 Why Governments Want to Ban Kids From AI and Social Media – Canadaland Politics

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Did Jesse break the law? Why did an anti-Canadaland subreddit explode in popularity? And why did today's episode infuriate so many people before it was even published?

Finally, who is Spoonkymonkey, and what does he have to do with it all?

Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)

Fact checking by Caleb Thompson
Additional music by Audio Network

More information:

Exclusive: Reddit in AI content licensing deal with Google — Reuters
Wikipedia and Me: Socks and Thugs and Rockin' Trolls — Mark Bourrie
The Spoonkymonkey story — Wikipidiocracy
Mark Bourrie’s apology to Warren Kinsella
Ian Runkle’s appearance on Canadaland
Ian Runkle’s Youtube channel

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Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses the floor to the Liberal government. Known for her socially conservative views, Carney’s newest MP has some questioning just how big the Liberal tent has become.

Meanwhile, reports of Poilievre’s disgruntled caucus intensify. Is there more blood in the water?

Host: Sam Konnert
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Erika Barootes
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Further reading:
Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals | CBC News
Besides winning, what does a Liberal Party that will accept Marilyn Gladu actually stand for? - The Globe and Mail
Conservative MPs bristle as Pierre Poilievre asks them to justify their roles - Toronto Star
Up to 40 Conservative MPs fear Pierre Poilievre will cost them their seats, insiders say - Toronto Star
Poilievre set to lose communications director seen as an agent of change - National | Globalnews.ca
Feds to restructure fund for combating disinformation, end program for hiring diverse journalists - National Post
#167 I Recorded a Right-Wing Influencer Party at Poilievre's Convention - CANADALAND [Podcast]

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Jeremy Hansen makes history as the first Canadian to travel to the moon, but why is Canada on board with this latest iteration of the space race?

China plans to reach the moon by 2030, and future US efforts will involve Musk’s SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origin. Meanwhile, Canadian companies are bidding to put nuclear reactors on the moon.

Are we sure we should be colonizing the moon?

Host: Sam Konnert
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Rahim Mohamed
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Further reading:
The new space race: Why the U.S. and China are racing to the moon | CBC News
Here are 5 reasons Artemis II matters to Canada - CTV News
The Canadian Space Mining Corporation thinks it can put a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2029 | BetaKit
China is going to the Moon by 2030. Here’s what’s known about the mission – and why it matters - The Conversation
Elon Musk says SpaceX will prioritize a city on the moon instead of a colony on Mars - Scientific American
Julie Payette’s disastrous reign as governor general: ‘Act of perpetual petulance’ - National Post
#1160 Confessions of a Girls Gone Wild Merch Girl - CANADALAND [Podcast]
#1306 The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Revenge When You’ve Been Ripped Off - - CANADALAND [Podcast]

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The notwithstanding clause has been controversial since it was written into Canada’s Constitution, and now it’s facing its biggest test yet. The Supreme Court of Canada just wrapped up its longest-ever hearing on Bill 21 — Quebec’s law on religious symbols. What started as a debate over laïcité has become a major constitutional showdown. Host Noor speaks with Pearl Eliadis to break down what’s really at stake, and what this case could mean for the future of the notwithstanding clause in Canada.

Plus, an update on the controversial Liberal Bill C-12 from Adam B. Sadinsky.

Host: Noor Azrieh
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Pearl Eliadis, Adam B. Sadinsky

Image credit: Pat Lachance

Background reading:
A Canadian Supreme Court Case Could Test the Country’s Unity – The New York Times
A Supreme constitutional clash: Canadians’ rights against government powers – The Globe and Mail
6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's secularism law – CBC News
Opinion: Bill 21 the product of modern identity politics, not the Quiet Revolution – Montreal Gazette
Bill 21: Supreme Court chief justice calls English community's argument 'almost outrageous' – Montreal Gazette
A major immigration reform bill is now law in Canada. Some worry it rolls back refugee rights – CBC News

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Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we asked you if you’ve ever fallen for fake news. I guess even our savvy, discerning audience isn’t infallible. You all had a lot to say!

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