Let's Talk Politics
Welcome to Let’s Talk Politics, your front-row seat to the political and economic stories driving today’s world. We bring together a diverse lineup of guests to dive deep into the most pressing issues of the day, untangling the complex web of events impacting Canada and the world.
From Machiavellian tactics to tech bros shaping policies and the uncertainty of Trump, this podcast aims to bridge the gap between politics, the economy, and the people it affects.
We break down complex issues, offering fresh, diverse perspectives to help you understand the pressing challenges of the day. Let’s Talk Politics, empowers you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate today’s fast-moving political landscape.
Let's Talk Politics
Latest Episodes
Ep 54: The Hidden Cost of Building in Canada with Senator Toni Varone
Housing feels impossible in Canada right now, but the reasons are not as mysterious as the headlines make them sound. In this episode of Let's Talk Politics, host Julia Pennella sits down with Canadian Senator Toni Varone to unpack the inside m...
Ep 53: Stop the Data Centres — Inside the Fight Over Canada's AI Boom (Part 2)
Across Ontario, a new construction boom is reshaping cities — not condos or hospitals, but massive AI data centres. In Part 2 of this conversation, host Julia Pennella continues her deep dive with Nick Tsergas founder of Stop the Data Centre...
Ep 52: Stop the Data Centres — Inside the Fight Over Canada's AI Boom (Part 1)
AI data centres are popping up across Canada faster than municipalities can figure out what’s coming.In this episode of Let's Talk Politics, host Julia Pennella sits down with Nick Tsergas, a health and tech journalist who became an unex...
Ep 51: The Bank Of Mom And Dad Just Found A Cheat Code
$11 billion. That’s how big Canada’s reverse mortgage market has become, and it’s not just a niche retirement product anymore. In this episode of Let's Talk Politics, we sit down with Carl Gomez, Chief Economist and EVP of Research ...
Ep 50: Can Canada Survive the New Geopolitical Order? with MP Wayne Long
Taxes trigger anxiety for a lot of people, and it is often rooted in one assumption: if I file, I’ll owe, and if I mess up, I’ll get punished. We sit down with Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the CRA and financial institutions, to talk about...