The OShow with Laura Babcock

With the Trudeau government facing an unprecedented crisis following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation and President-Elect Trump threatening to annex Canada, our nation finds itself in a precarious position. Longtime MP Charlie Angus steps up to deliver a straightforward assessment of our situation locally and globally and what we urgently need to do to protect our future. If you truly care about Canada and its well-being, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss! Join us for this intense and enlightening Oshow—let's delve into the real issues facing our country in the New Year and explore the paths we can take to defend it!! F*cking eh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's tariff threats and calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the Governor of the Great State of Canada have many worldwide wondering if this signals a breakdown in our long friendship or, worse, a plan to pursue the doctrine of Manifest Destiny and attempt to annex Canada. To gain insight into what is really going on in Washington and in Canadian politics, our guest, 15-year-old Canadian journalist Wyatt Sharpe, has interviewed many politicians in both Canada and the US on his show and provides a fresh take on the dynamic between the two countries. Wyatt also shares insight on social media and how to engage young people in politics and policy-making. If you want to hope for the future, this conversation is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier Kathleen Wynne reacts to a scathing new Auditor General's report detailing the Ford Government's corrupted processes, billions in wasted tax dollars on projects like Ontario Place and the Science Centre, and unprecedented spending on self-promotion. She decries his many failures and lack of evidence on decisions like bike lanes and tunnels while engaging host Laura Babcock in a debate about how to beat populists like Ford and Polievre in 2025. If you care about the upcoming Ontario and Federal elections, you won't want to miss this discussion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historic buildings collapsing from neglect, a homeless crisis worsening, a housing secretariate clapping for their reports and a Mayor's task force on accountability where no one shows up - leadership expert Graham Crawford and host Laura Babcock analyze Mayor Andrea Horwath's near invisibility a Mayor and failure to stand up to Premier Ford and fight for Hamilton. Hamilton is at a critical juncture, and the evidence is all around us: historic buildings crumbling due to neglect, a growing homeless crisis, and a leadership that seems more focused on self-congratulation than action. We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the alarming state of our city. As leadership expert Graham Crawford points out, Mayor Andrea Horwath's near-invisibility is a significant concern. We deserve a mayor who will actively fight for our community and challenge Premier Ford's decisions that impact Hamilton. Instead, we have a task force on accountability where attendance is a problem and reports that garner applause rather than tangible change.It’s time for us to demand more from our elected officials. We need proactive leadership that prioritizes the well-being of our residents and the preservation of our historical legacy. Our city deserves more than just reports; it deserves a leader who will stand up, speak out, and take meaningful steps toward a brighter future for all. Hamilton needs hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.