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The OShow with Laura Babcock

The OShow is Canada"s Pro-Democracy Podcast 🇨🇦. Airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse known for asking tough questions and speaking her mind without fear or favour. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. "When you care about current affairs, it"s on the

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59:58

THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: Can Carney Unite Canada? Is...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2025/01/17

In light of the threats to the Canadian economy and sovereignty posed by the incoming Trump administration, Canada must have strong leadership. Can Mark Carney, a world-renowned economist, secure the Liberal leader position? Can he unify the country and devise a strategy to stop Trump? Is Pierre Poilievre losing his edge and the forecasted majority now that Carney is entering the race? And what the hell was Danielle Smith, Jordan Peterson, and Kevin O'Leary's meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago? With

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37:58

THE OSHOW: Elizabeth May on Trump's Threats to Canada...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2025/01/09

Outspoken Canadian Politician and Leader of the Green Party Elizabeth May gives a no-holds-barred assessment of Trump's threats to Canada and Greenland's sovereignty, how to rally together with each other and the world to stop him, and asks Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to get his high-level security clearance so Canadians can know about any foreign interference in his leadership before the consequential federal election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:06

THE OSHOW: Poilievre's American Audition Extravaganza...

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2025/01/03

On the first episode of 2025, Laura Babcock and True North Eager Beaver Co-Host Douglas Conners analyze want-to-be PM Pierre Poilievre's confusing sit-down with Jordon Peterson for his big American audition. Poilievre's comments on immigration, race, housing and cutting social services have us asking who Poilieve is working for and whether he has a tiger by the tale he can't control. We also discuss the Liberal and NDP leadership intrigue and Doug Ford's ambitions for higher office. Get caught up on

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39:08

THE OSHOW: MP Charlie Angus on What the Hell is...

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2024/12/20

With the Trudeau government facing an unprecedented crisis following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation and President-Elect Trump threatening to annex Canada, our nation finds itself in a precarious position. Longtime MP Charlie Angus steps up to deliver a straightforward assessment of our situation locally and globally and what we urgently need to do to protect our future. If you truly care about Canada and its well-being, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss! Join us

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27:31

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: ANALYZING TRUMP'S...

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2024/12/12

Trump's tariff threats and calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the Governor of the Great State of Canada have many worldwide wondering if this signals a breakdown in our long friendship or, worse, a plan to pursue the doctrine of Manifest Destiny and attempt to annex Canada. To gain insight into what is really going on in Washington and in Canadian politics, our guest, 15-year-old Canadian journalist Wyatt Sharpe, has interviewed many politicians in both Canada and the US on his show and provides

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45:43

OSHOW FORMER PREMIER KATHLEEN WYNNE ON BILLION DOLLAR...

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2024/12/04

Former Premier Kathleen Wynne reacts to a scathing new Auditor General's report detailing the Ford Government's corrupted processes, billions in wasted tax dollars on projects like Ontario Place and the Science Centre, and unprecedented spending on self-promotion. She decries his many failures and lack of evidence on decisions like bike lanes and tunnels while engaging host Laura Babcock in a debate about how to beat populists like Ford and Polievre in 2025. If you care about the upcoming Ontario

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: HAS HAMILTON LOST HOPE?...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/11/26

Historic buildings collapsing from neglect, a homeless crisis worsening, a housing secretariate clapping for their reports and a Mayor's task force on accountability where no one shows up - leadership expert Graham Crawford and host Laura Babcock analyze Mayor Andrea Horwath's near invisibility a Mayor and failure to stand up to Premier Ford and fight for Hamilton. Hamilton is at a critical juncture, and the evidence is all around us: historic buildings crumbling due to neglect, a growing homeless

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28:59

THE OSHOW WITH CHARLIE ANGUS: 'TIME OF MONSTERS'...

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2024/11/14

In this critical conversation, outspoken Member of Parliament Charlie Angus joins host Laura Babcock to sound the alarm about the repercussions of Trump's election on Canada, the impact of online manipulation and Pierre Poilievre. This episode serves as a crucial wake-up call for Canadians to recognize the immediate threats to our democracy. Angus outlines four vital actions to safeguard our freedom and integrity as a nation. We can't afford to be passive—our collective action is needed now more

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34:03

THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: FORD AND POILIEVRE'S SCARY...

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2024/10/31

On this Halloween Scandal Panel, Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps decry the scary state of Ford's economy, including the $200 voter 'bribe' and Ontario Fall Economic Update. They raise alarms over the cynical state of politics across Canada, and host Laura Babcock shares advice from American top strategist Matthew Dowd's Oshow appearance on how we can stop the cynical right-wing politics of Ford and Poilievre to help all people prosper, not just the wealthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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27:40

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK - MATTHEW DOWD ON RISK...

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2024/10/23

Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion featuring American Political Strategist Matthew Dowd and host Laura Babcock. They delve into General Kelly's revelations about Trump's fascism, the risk of another Trump presidency, and the potential impact on America and the world. They also discuss strategies to prevent the rise of right-wing Maple MAGA in Canada, the possibility of a big win for Kamala Harris on Nov 5, and the hopes for Senator Ted Cruz losing in Texas. Hosted on

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31:01

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: NDP LEADER MARIT STILES...

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2024/10/16

In her much-anticipated return to The OShow, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP and Official Opposition to the Ford PC government, candidly sheds light on our province's pressing issues. From the urgent need for affordable housing and improved healthcare to Ford's controversies surrounding Ontario Place and the Greenbelt scandal, Marit remains unwavering in her pursuit of accountability in the ongoing RCMP investigation into Ford's government. Addressing host Laura Babcock's inquiries about the

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48:50

THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: FORD PUNCHES DOWN ON THE...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/09/27

In Ford's most disgusting and weakest move ever, the Premier told people suffering from his failed and cruel policies to get off their "ass" and get a job. Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps and host Laura Babcock hold Ford's feet to the fire for failing on housing, healthcare, his secret deals at Ontario Place, Science Centre and 413, his BS about bike lanes and seniors being abandoned by their families, and his delusional tunnel under the 401. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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41:53

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: GUY FELICELLA ON FORD...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/09/25

Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Expert, responds to Premier Ford's stigmatizing people living in homelessness and his decision to close life-saving safe consumption sites. McMaster Researcher Gessie Stearns also joins host Laura Babcock to discuss alarming new death statistics among the unhoused population and what the City and Province need to do NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:39

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: Harmful conspiracies...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/09/10

Amid harmful conspiracies about people being bussed into cities and politicians disagreeing on how to address the homelessness crisis, we spoke with Councillor Cameron Kroetsch of downtown Hamilton about potential solutions to save lives during the winter. This is a challenging and emotional conversation at a difficult time in Ontario and Canada, but there are solutions if we work together to fight for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:30

THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: CAN FORD BE STOPPED?

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/09/03

How do we stop Ford's populist government from gaining another majority despite its alarming actions, such as closing safe consumption sites, laughing at MRI wait times, missing housing targets, shutting the Science Centre, being under RCMP investigation for the Greenbelt Scandal, needlessly cancelling booze contracts, and ruining Ontario Place, costing Ontario billions? Moreover, what impact will Pierre Poilievre's national populist movement have on Ontario's political landscape? Veteran

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30:05

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: UNIMAGINABLE CHALLENGES...

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2024/08/28

Living on $15,000 a year on ODSP, people are unable to afford food and rent, which can lead to homelessness. They also face issues like being charged new bus fares and not having accessible sidewalks in the winter. Tim Nolan, founder of Accessibility Hamilton Alliance, discussed these challenges with host Laura Babcock. They highlighted the need for policy solutions at the municipal and provincial levels to ensure equity of choice for all Ontarians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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49:37

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: WHY IS ANDREA HORWATH...

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2024/08/19

For some reason, NDP leader Andrea Horwath attacked the Liberals in the last election, helping Doug Ford's PCs secure another majority. She then ran for Mayor of Hamilton. She has achieved almost nothing during her term, especially in the homelessness crisis. Former Citizen of the Year Graham Crawford analyzes her failure to act and the role of the Police, councillors, and the downtown entertainment district in the homelessness crisis. Host Laura Babcock urges civic leaders to work together to find

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1:06:16

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: FORD LAUGHS AT...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/08/15

What kind of Premier laughs at people waiting for life-saving MRIs and says they should go to a veterinarian instead? Promotes hot dog festivals when 3 in 200 people are experiencing homelessness? Underfunds services for at-need kids so badly their parents are surrendering them to foster care? Douglas Connors, Co-Host of the True North Eager Beaver Podcast, who was himself a Ward of the Province as a child, shares his deeply personal story, his outrage at all of Ford's messed up priorities, and

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28:57

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK KOJO DAMPTEY ON RISE OF...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/07/29

Kojo Damptey of McMaster University is back on The OShow to warn about a cross-Canada tour coming to Hamilton and why Canadians everywhere should learn more about right-wing extremism in these dangerous times. Kojo also discusses how Black people are overrepresented in Hamilton Police Use of Force Data and the system changes needed to fix policing in Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK IN-DEPTH WITH ELIZABETH...

The OShow with Laura Babcock ·

2024/07/25

In this in-depth and candid OShow appearance, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Foreign Interference Scandal and how MPs act when the TV cameras are off. She urges Canadians to demand solutions from party leaders and not accept simple slogans like Axe the Tax. May explains how to tackle problems of the Climate Crisis, Equity, Affordability, and Fascism in our poly-crisis world. She also discusses the #kamalaharris campaign and the impact it may have on Canada

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