# backbench — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover backbench. Page: Feed: --- ## [Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/69164a1d1029ec1fedac03b9) _2025-11-17 · The Backbench_ Some say Canada is currently in the throes of a horrible surge of anti-Jew hatred. Others say that anti-zionism is being conflated with antisemitism. So which is it? And who is to blame for it — activists, or Israel? What is Happening Here is a co-production of Canadaland and The Canadian Jewish News. Listen to the first two episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Become a Canadaland supporter… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/69164a1d1029ec1fedac03b9/media.mp3) ## [We're in the Fight of Our Lives](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/68f3e351842e1823cc8f7e88) _2025-10-20 · The Backbench_ Canadaland covers Canada, period. If there was ever a time to support Canadian news, it’s now. Go to canadaland.com/join and become a supporter today. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/68f3e351842e1823cc8f7e88/media.mp3) ## [What Are You Still Doing Here?!](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/6877f07581b46e5956ed1528) _2025-07-17 · The Backbench_ The Backbench has moved! Episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed for a few months now, alongside lots of other great content — from original reporting to media criticism to our brand-new support-only show. Starting now, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but the show lives on! You can still find new episodes of this show every… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/6877f07581b46e5956ed1528/media.mp3) ## [Looking for The Backbench? We’ve moved!](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/686c7b5191efcd98152f035e) _2025-07-08 · The Backbench_ Since the end of last year, episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland feed, alongside lots of other great content — oftentimes featuring voices you may be familiar with from The Backbench. Starting in July 2025, The Backbench feed (this one!) will no longer be publishing new episodes, but you can still find new episodes of this show every Tuesday on Canadaland. Just search… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/686c7b5191efcd98152f035e/media.mp3) ## [Meet the Liberal MP Who Went Against Carney (and Who Might Take Out Doug Ford)](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/685a263a73e8be408f0d71a6) _2025-06-24 · The Backbench_ Mark Carney promised one Canadian economy . Now, his signature bill is one step closer to law as Bill C-5 rocketed through parliament with some amendments. The changes haven't quelled concerns from Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith, who broke ranks in the final vote. Host Noor sits down with MP Erskine-Smith to talk about why he voted no, and what he really thinks of Carney’s CEO-style politics. And,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/685a263a73e8be408f0d71a6/media.mp3) ## [G7! The One Where Trump Bounces](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/6850da229692e2d8d7371839) _2025-06-17 · The Backbench_ Canada is hosting the G-7 in Alberta, one of the most consequential meetings yet. Is this Carney’s moment to become a world leader, reorient our economy, and possibly the world order? With the predictably unpredictable Trump, growing regional wars, rampaging wildfires, and some controversial invitations, there’s a lot of room for error. Could Carney play the role of global power broker? And the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/6850da229692e2d8d7371839/media.mp3) ## [Is Carney’s Bill C-2 ‘Much Worse Than Trump’?](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/6847b6cbd61256a57831c512) _2025-06-10 · The Backbench_ The Liberals’ first piece of legislation, Bill C-2 is a sweeping 139-page omnibus bill. It would allow police to open and inspect mail from Canada Post, restrict cash transfers over $10,000, bolster surveillance, and expand what law enforcement can do…without a warrant. But it will also overhaul our asylum-seeking process. And with the riots below the border, we can’t but ask: are we going down… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/6847b6cbd61256a57831c512/media.mp3) ## [When Politics Ruins Friendships](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/683e580243d6b388a64c06b0) _2025-06-03 · The Backbench_ Political divides are growing, and it’s not just over basic issues anymore. Increasingly, people are feeling differences in basic conduct, morality, and how they approach discussions. These divisions feel too big to ignore. How do you go about fixing that divide? This week host Sam Konnert sits down with Ryan Broderick to iron things out. And the latest on the grand meeting of the Premiers in… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/683e580243d6b388a64c06b0/media.mp3) ## [Endangered Species – an Interview with an NDP MP](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/68351a5d944c948b9a1ff4c9) _2025-05-27 · The Backbench_ Earlier this year, Jagmeet Singh laughed off the idea of losing. Now, he’s out and the NDP is in free fall. They lost official party status. They lost ground with key voters, organized labor, and their traditional strongholds in B.C. and the GTA. So, did the NDP learn anything from this catastrophic loss? To answer that question, host Noor Azrieh asks Heather McPherson, one of the 7 NDP MPs left.… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/68351a5d944c948b9a1ff4c9/media.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qgplXbIh21gj) _2025-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Can Carney Run Canada Like a CEO?](https://shows.acast.com/the-backbench/episodes/6828bb513e2c04fd7ad690c2) _2025-05-20 · The Backbench_ After a couple of weeks of pats on the back and trying to find Pierre Poilievre a new home, we’re finally seeing how Mark Carney’s government plans to tackle the country’s biggest problems and who he’s putting in charge to do it. Next week, King Charles is set to kick off parliament with the throne speech, and we’ll finally have MPs back in the House of Commons after months of parliamentary… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-backbench/e/6828bb513e2c04fd7ad690c2/media.mp3)