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Insightful commentary that provides perspective on Canadian politics from different parts of the country. This political diversity is not available from any other source in Canada. However, it needs to be clear on what its "vision" is. As an "opposition" show it raises some good discussions between Ms. Gerson and Mr. Ling, however every time one talks over the other (or, for example, a guest, like Ms. Gerson did throughout the most recent episode), it becomes impossible to understand. They are both intelligent and articulate, but both could benefit from some kind of radio training. This COULD be is a sound-mixing problem, but I think it's something that just doesn't work for this mediumRead full review »
torontoelite416 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/18
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Always appreciate listening to these two even when I don’t agree, especially like the Red Stream Blue Stream segment
RobotAlchemy via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/05/18
One episode in and I was not impressed. I will give this a chance, but as an atmospheric scientist, I was utterly dismayed that all the talk about the Kinder Morgan pipeline was about Alberta's economy and barely any comment about the effects on the BC coastline and, especially, the climate...Read full review »
Iceberg666 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/08/18
Thanks for making another Canadian political podcasts. Love the humour and the harsh criticism of every side of the political spectrum. I’ll be sure to share with friends!!
ds&@2 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/02/19
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