Carney's Budget: Austerity For Thee, Not The Military
"It's a generational budget. And the next generation will pay for it!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) dive into the details of Mark Carney's budget, speculate on the politics of getting it passed, debate Carney's cozying up to China and pour one out for our beloved Blue Jays. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz proves that we don't know what a double entendre is. If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode that talks about Alberta's use of s. 33 to order the teachers back to work and the recall attempts it has brought about, check us out on Patreon.
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The Return Of The Living Doug!!!
Trick or Treat or Definitely Trick!!! Just in time for Spooky Season Doug Ford is back to wreak havoc! Guest Host Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Andrew Ivimey) discuss the Ronald Reagan ad that pissed off Trump, how Ontario rent control got saved (for now), and catch up on Newfoundland politics. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz hits the mean streets with Toronto grocery store cashiers. If you'd like an Extended Cut version that also talks about sports betting and the recent NBA scandal, check us out on Patreon!
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Bail Reform Christmas Comes Early This Year!
We discuss the most exciting news on every Canadian's mind this week - Bail Reform! Guest Host Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, and Craig Fay) discuss the why we Canadians barely know anything about bail, AI datacentres coming for all our water, and what's good in Saskatchewan. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz uncovers the best household item to fix your Honda Civic with. If you'd like an Extended Cut version that also talks about the Justin Trudeau smooching Katy Perry, check us out on Patreon.
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Trying Not To Be Cynical About The Ceasefire Deal
We tried. We really tried. Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and Craig Fay) discuss the reasons to be optimistic about the Ceasefire Deal, and the many many reasons for pessimism, Trump's proclamation of a New Dawn in the Middle East, and the Conservatives attacking birthright citizenship. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers with a B&E&BM is. If you'd like an Extended Cut version that also talks about the NDP leadership race check us out on Patreon. And if you'd like to help Nile in his campaign to nationalize one billionaire every year, you can do so here: https://www.nileseguin.com/about-1-1
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A Transformative Podcast Episode
Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and Nile Seguin) break down the suspiciously positive Trump-Carney meeting, Danielle Smith's latest pipeline gambit, and Alberta's teacher strike. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers where the Ford Cabinet Members were rushing off to when they racked up all those Speed Camera violations. If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode that also talks about the disturbing rise of residential school denialism in Canada, 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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