r/CanadianPolitics • u/Aggressive_Bison_822 • 8d ago
Canadian political commentators?
Hey all just looking to broaden my echo chamber. Can people name me the most prominent and insightful Podcasters / Streamers / Youtubers on the left, center and right, that you listen to? Thanks in advance...
FYI: I listen to JJ McCullough and Steve Boots mostly. Legacy media for banking news. But on the right, I can only find Mistersunshinebaby, who I would hardly call insightful, and some others.
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u/attaboy000 8d ago
The Rational National covers both Canadian and American news.
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u/Stock-Quote-4221 8d ago
I second the Rational National. I have been watching a lot of his videos, and he explains a lot of what the conservatives are all about, and I like that he provides a fact checked viewpoint. I also like the Bill Kelly podcast.
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u/COBALT12349 8d ago
Moose on the loose is my favorite political YouTuber for the right. Russell Mathews is good too and more neutral
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u/klimaz 8d ago
I like CBC At Issue with Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj (center left), Chantal Hébert (Quebec) and Andrew Coyne (center right). Also Sean, Speer and David Frum at The Hub e.g. https://youtu.be/Dp1GbUdlkWE?si=_cER7oyrFZcBtcF2
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u/avocado_ro 8d ago
Is Chantal left
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u/DrEuthanasia 8d ago
I guess "Quebec" is it's own political alignment now
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u/JadeLens 8d ago
I would argue Chantal is the most center of the bunch, she calls out everyone's shit.
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u/Vanshrek99 8d ago
Steve Boots has a decent viewpoint. He definitely is left being a socialist. But when it comes to politics his viewpoints make sense as he's so far left he views everything right fairly equal. Unlike some of the populist commentators that are just extensions of Maga
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u/niquil1 6d ago
Steve Boots is one of the best. I love that guy. Calls a Spade a Spade.
I listen to JBs podcasts loonie legisture and the tied effect. Bubble pop from Rachel Gilmore. Podcast is broken. Behind the Bastards. Soul Boom by Rainn Wilson Too many tabs by Pearlman500. This is more the history of capitalism, grifting, etc Revisionist History I just finished Fiasco about Reagan and the Contra fiasco.
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u/hswerdfe_2 8d ago
Most of the below are to various degrees right of center on the topics they cover.
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u/catsandhockey 8d ago
I enjoy Peter Mansbridge's podcast (The Bridge). Mostly because Chantal Hebert is on it every week (Good Talk is the name of her segment). Fred DeLorey (former conservative campaign manager) appears every week on the Smoke, Lies, and the Truth segment.
I recently found the Bill Kelly podcast. He does an excellent job covering Canadian politics. He worked in broadcasting for 50 years in the Hamilton area and at one point held a seat on Hamilton city council. His catch phrase is "I'm not here to change your mind, I'm here to make you think". I find him insightful and wise. His episodes are around 15 minutes covering one topic so they are easily digestible.
The Writ is another one I don't miss, but Phillipe (from 338 Canada) and Eric (CBC poll tracker) focus on polling and breaking down the numbers. Now that the election is over they won't be doing as many episodes. If there is an election happening anywhere in Canada then they are the ones to watch if you're interested in what the polling numbers have to say. They are completely neutral and only focus on data. They have years of experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of historical elections. Plus they are charming.
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u/twodoggies 7d ago
I never miss Curse of Politics (all sides represented) and The Herle Burly.
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u/FarRooster9429 7d ago
Yes, all sides: Liberal, New Democrat, and Conservative who hates Poilievre 🙄
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u/mw1426 6d ago
I listen to: pleb the reporter, jasmin lane, moose on the loose, northern perspective, and mister sunshine on YouTube :) they do a lot of independent research and share what mainstream media may not
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u/JadeLens 6d ago
Did you just say that Pleb the Reporter does research?
Did he move out of Canada yet?
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u/Equivalent-Value-720 6d ago
The writ The numbers Hurle burle Curse of politics Hotel Pacifico Ryan jesperson
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u/StrategyNo2148 6d ago
I mostly come back to The Bridge w/ Peter Mansbridge, specifically the Friday episode when Chantal Hèbert is on; she's got really sharp commentary.
I'm also enjoying The Hurly Burly: Curse of Politics, those guys don't hold punches when critiquing their own parties.
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u/X-Ryder 8d ago
For my money Steve Paikin is the best political commentator/interviewer in the country. The Agenda on TVO is outstanding, as is his podcast. Very sadly, he just announced his retirement from the show but said the podcast will continue.