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The Paikin Podcast

Epicentre Media
Canada
United States
Donald Trump
Canadian History
Prime Ministers
The Road Between Us
Ukraine
Palestine
New Democratic Party
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Middle East Politics
Charlie Kirk
Ethiopian Famine
Education
Hamas
Russia
Canadian Politics
Ken Dryden
Toronto International Film Festival

Facts are facts but every issue has multiple sides, and Steve Paikin wants to hear them all. From Canadian politics to seismic global changes to signature one-on-one interviews and redline debates on the most hot-button issues, The Paikin Podcast helps you understand the world today, with balance and context.

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Latest Episodes

Canadaland’s Jesse Brown joins Steve to discuss his investigative podcast series, “What is Happening Here,” how October 7th made his world “fall apart,” the rise in antisemitism in Canada, the “double standard” in how it’s covered, and the pushback a... more

The Everything Political panel with former MPs Martha Hall Findlay and Tony Clement discuss Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, what 87.4% support means, the level of unity in the Conservative Party, and how Poilievre gave the “best speech of his l... more

Heather McPherson, NDP MP from Edmonton Strathcona, joins Steve to discuss her NDP leadership bid, why we still need the NDP even though 94% of Canadian voters rejected them in the last election, and how the party, in her view, has lost its way. 

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Christian Leuprecht joins Janice Stein to discuss Carney’s speech in Davos, how it was the “most consequential” international speech ever delivered by a Canadian prime minister, why we must move on from the rules-based international order, and why no... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret MacMillan
Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Toronto, former warden of St. Anthony's College at the University of Oxford, and author of 'War, How Conflict Shaped Us.'
University of Toronto
Episode: Margaret MacMillan: Are We Headed Back to the WWI Era of Great Power Rivalry?
Peter Donolo
Former director of communications for Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, co-host of the podcast 'Red Passport'
Red Passport
Episode: Everything Political: Will Carney's China Gamble Pay Off?
Kory Teneycke
Senior Advisor to Premier Doug Ford and Head of Rubicon Strategies
Rubicon Strategies
Episode: Kory Teneycke: Why Doug Ford Keeps Winning
Jon R. Lindsay
Associate professor at the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy at Georgia Tech, author of 'Age of Deception'
Georgia Tech
Episode: World on Edge: Did Trump Just Kill the Liberal International Order?
Jim Balsillie
Former co-CEO of Research in Motion and chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators
Canadian Council of Innovators
Episode: Jim Balsillie: Is Canada Sabotaging Its Own Economy?
Sergio Marchi
Former federal cabinet minister and author
Former Canadian Government
Episode: Sergio Marchi: Cynicism, Distrust, and How to Survive Our Polarized Politics
Tom Nichols
Author and political commentator known for his insights on U.S. politics and expertise in foreign affairs.
The Atlantic
Episode: Tom Nichols: Is This a New Low for Trump?
Tony Keller
Globe and Mail columnist and author of 'Borderline Chaos, How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong'
Globe and Mail
Episode: Everything Political: Did Trudeau Destroy Canada’s Consensus on Immigration?
Bob Rae
Former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and prominent politician
Independent politician
Episode: Bob Rae: Is Canada Entering an Orwellian World?

Host

Steve Paikin
Host of insightful discussions on Canadian politics and global issues, providing context and analysis through interviews with various experts and public figures.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Excellent interviews and discusssions from a world class veteran professional.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jack Burnside
    2 months ago
  • My Very Favorite Canadian podcast

    Interesting, Thoughtful. Entertaining, Always Worth the Time. Steve Paikin is a national treasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deborahwr
    United States2 months ago
  • Paikin Podcast is Fantastic

    Everything Steve Paikin does, he does exceptionally well, and his podcast is no exception.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chatter that Matters
    Canada3 months ago
  • Exactly the quality of discussion and content one would expect from this fantastic journalist.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chewsta
    5 months ago
  • Refreshing

    Thank you Steve for starting this show. You are an excellent interviewer and moderator of intelligent relevant conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margaret in Canada
    Canada6 months ago

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The podcast is recognized for its balanced approach to contentious issues, appealing to an audience that values multiple perspectives in political discourse.
Listeners commend the host's interviewing style as respectful and deeply analytical, contributing to engaging discussions that are both thoughtful and informative.
Some critiques point to a perceived bias in guest selection, suggesting the necessity for a wider range of viewpoints in discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#11
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Apple Podcasts
#91
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#121
Indonesia/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#183
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Margaret MacMillan: Are We Headed Back to the WWI Era of Great Power Rivalry?
Q: What do we say to Americans about why an international rules-based way of doing business is preferable to the kind of seeming anarchy that is going on right now?
Most Americans who voted were not voting on international issues; instead, they were concerned about domestic matters like grocery prices and feeling looked down upon by coastal elites.
Kory Teneycke: Why Doug Ford Keeps Winning
Q: What do you think he wasn't getting right in that first year?
Teneycke reflects on the inexperience of the government team and their struggles due to a lack of political and cabinet experience.
Kory Teneycke: Why Doug Ford Keeps Winning
Q: How did you and Premier Ford connect in the first place?
Kory Teneycke explains that he met Ford while running the Sun News Network, where Ford was associated with his brother, then mayor of Toronto.
Jim Balsillie: Is Canada Sabotaging Its Own Economy?
Q: Why do you stick it out in Canada as opposed to just going to the US to make it happen more easily?
Balsillie emphasizes that he finds value in contributing to Canada, engaging with good people who want to improve the country, even while maintaining businesses in the US.
Jim Balsillie: Is Canada Sabotaging Its Own Economy?
Q: What do you mean by Canada refuses to understand how prosperity is generated?
Jim Balsillie explains that Canada does not recognize the importance of intangible assets, which are crucial for modern prosperity; 90% of the value lies in negative rights associated with those assets.

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1. Margaret MacMillan
2. Peter Donolo
3. Kory Teneycke
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7. Tom Nichols
8. Tony Keller

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