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 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...
Ep 49: Public Schools, Private Interests—Is Ontario Chasing the U.S. Model?
A $29 million jet proposal is easy to headline. Lead in school drinking water, mold in portables, and classrooms so hot a student passes out during an exam are easier to ignore, until you realize they’re happening in a province that can affo...
Ep 48: From Band Council to Cabinet—Redefining Indigenous Leadership with Minister Mandy Gull-Masty
What does it take to move from grassroots community leadership to the federal cabinet table? In this episode of Let’s Talk Politics, host Julia Pennella sits down with Mandy Gull-Masty, the Minister of Indigenous Services o...
Ep 47: Higher Costs. Deeper Divides. What’s Driving Alberta Right Now?
Alberta can feel like two places at once: a province of mountains, parks, and big ambition, and a province carrying a new political tension that keeps showing up in national headlines. I sit down with NDP MLA Lizette Tejada, Alberta...
Ep 46: Red Tape vs. Rights—Why Inclusion Keeps Getting Stuck in the System
Red tape can sound responsible until you realize it often means “wait your turn” while people keep getting hurt. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Jade Pichette, Director of Programs and Advocacy at Pride At Work Canada.We’re contin...