#17 Candice Malcolm: Trudeau’s Legacy, Election Dynamics, & Rise of New Media

This episode may not be what you want to hear. The Liberals will win in a landslide, and the NDP will lose everything to the Liberals, if current polling holds.

The Liberals have convinced voters that this election is a referendum on President Trump, not Liberal leadership. The last ten years have been hard on Canadians. The Liberals are smart to maintain focus on a new threat.

Candice Malcolm mixes a blunt view of reality with a thread of hope in new media and the young people who consume it. (Click here to watch it on YouTube)

AI summary:

In this episode, Candice Malcolm, a journalist, broadcaster, bestselling author, and founder of True North News and Juno News, joins Shawn to discuss the current political climate in Canada. They delve into the impact of Justin Trudeau's governance, the potential rise of the Liberal party under Mark Carney, and the dramatic collapse of the NDP. Candace also shares insights on the role of the media, the emergence of independent content creators, and the broader implications for Canada’s future. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the complexities shaping Canadian politics and society today.

00:00 Introduction: Trudeau's Impact on Canada

00:43 Candace Malcolm's Election Predictions

00:56 The Liberal Party's Narrative Control

01:15 Discussion on Canadian Identity

01:35 Introduction to Candace Malcolm

01:56 Week One of the Federal Election Campaign

02:10 The Shift in Canadian Politics

07:41 The Collapse of the NDP

08:06 Mark Carney's Rise and Influence

13:33 Comparing Carney and Trudeau

15:40 Canada's Lost Decade and Future Challenges

31:39 The Role of Bureaucracy in Canadian Politics

35:37 Justin Trudeau's Influence on Canadian Bureaucracy

37:01 Canada's Identity Beyond Anti-Americanism

37:39 Personal Reflections on Canadian and American Relations

39:01 The Evolution of Canadian Nationalism

40:34 Challenges in Upholding Canadian Rights and Freedoms

41:02 The Impact of Liberal Policies on Canadian Society

53:47 The Trucker Convoy: A Grassroots Movement

01:01:29 The Role of Independent Media in Canadian Politics

01:07:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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