The vibes are high at the First Ministers Meeting. Maybe a little... too high? Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Megan MacKay and Clare Blackwood) recap the "best first ministers meeting in 10 years" according to a premier who has been in power for 7, examine Danielle Smith's unrelenting popularity in Alberta, and break down the disturbing implications of the Strong Borders Bill. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the classic tv production mistake that tripped Poilievre up this week. If you'd like an extended cut version that also talks about the Liberals struggles in Parliament, check us out on Patreon.
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A King talks about lowering the cost of living
"There shall be HST discounts for your Plebs who didn't inherit castles at birth!" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Ian MacIntyre and Nile Seguin) dive into the Throne Speech, including the absurdity of hearing a hereditary monarch talk about saving famillies 840 dollars a year, the confusion over Justin Trudeau's footwear and the delight of hearing the words Pierre Poilievre and "visitor's pass". Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz simply goes off the rails. If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode that also dives into all the latest events in Trumpworld, USA check us out on Patreon.
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Stopping Genocide With A Strongly Worded Letter
"This is the letter that finally stops the slaughter, we're pretty sure." Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin and Clare Blackwood) talk about the Conservatives' attempts to shore up support for Poilievre as leader, speculate on what the "concrete steps" Canada will take if Israel does not listen to its letter, and break down the media's attempt to gaslight Canadians over what is happening in Gaza. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the most dystopian solution possible to America's immigration policy. If you'd like a longer version that also talks about Carney's stumbles when it comes to the housing crisis, check us out on Patreon.
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Carney's Cabinet Fever sweeps the nation!
Prime Minister Carney announces his brand new cabinet of Trudeau-era ministers! Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Séguin, and special guest Kat Angus) discuss who’s in, who’s out, and who’s making roast-style jokes! Plus the Woke Pope, and Trump’s Sky Palace. After all that, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz gets to the bottom of Hamilton’s French equivalent. If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode check us out on Patreon
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A Carney Visits The Freak Show
Mr. Carney goes to Washington, and immediately regrets winning the election. Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay, and special guest Aaron Hagey-MacKay) discuss Carney’s first face-to-orange-face with Donald Trump, pitches for non-tariffed Canadian Hallmark movies, Western Separatism as understood by 4 Toronto-based comedians, and why Danielle Smith is like that. After all that, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz debates the best reason to get stranded on Mt. Fuji. If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode check us out on Patreon
Every week Beaverton editor-in-chief Luke Gordon Field assembles an all-star Panel of comedians to talk, mock and riff their way through the news of the week. Then he puts their knowledge of the news to the test in a very important quiz where the stakes couldn't be lower. The Beaverton Weekly Report is a hilarious look at what's going on in the world around us. It's just like watching CNN, only funnier and with fewer erectile dysfunction ads.
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