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It"s Getting Pretty Late with Jake Landau

Every weekend, Jake Landau and a rotating guest will take you through the top stories of the past week in Canadian news. Tune in, and learn about every terrible thing you wish you didn"t know! www.jakelandau.ca

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Episode 42 - Dec 14, 2025 - Mo Amir

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2025/12/15

Returning to the program this week for our final episode of the year is Mo Amir, host of This is Vancolour on CHEK News! We discuss all the latest happenings in B.C. provincial politics, including the infighting within the right-wing in B.C. and public furor over Aboriginal land title.Then, our three Headline Topics of the Week include:* Liberals taunt Tories, claiming that there are even more floor-crossers who will join the Liberal caucus in the future;* Bloc and Liberal MPs work together to

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Episode 41 - Dec 7, 2025 - Jeremy Appel

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2025/12/08

Returning this week is journalist Jeremy Appel, discussing his work under the Local Journalism Initiative with Alberta Native News, including a recent story on Indigenous treaty rights being threatened by Albertan separatists.Then, our three Headline Topics of the Week include:* Conservatives plan to force a vote in the House of Commons on the pipeline and tanker ban deal, prying open divides within the Liberal caucus;* Bloc upset after Liberals dilly-dally on committee hearings after collaborating

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Episode 40 - Nov 30, 2025 - Stuart Benson

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2025/11/30

Joining the program for the first time this week is Hill Times reporter Stuart Benson, talking about working the Federal Politics beat, how the Parliamentary Press Gallery functions, and the details of his recurring Party Central feature.Then, the three Headline Topics of the Week include:* Liberal MPs insist they're not divided, after showing public division on deal with Alberta (CBC News)* Federal government randomly demands cash from retired civil servants, blaming Phoenix (The Globe and Mail)*

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Episode 39 - Nov 23, 2025 - Noah Gairn

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2025/11/24

This week’s guest is Noah Gairn, a defence analyst who writes for the True North Strategic Review, discussing which fighter jets Canada should buy, and what a fifth-generation fighter jet really is.Then, our three Headline Topics of the Week include:* Israeli soldiers tour Canada after committing war crimes in Gaza, attempting to recruit young Canadians;* Mark Carney’s Liberals break the law, violating the Parliament of Canada Act and refusing to provide information to the Parliamentary Budget

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Episode 38 - Nov 16, 2025 - Matt Kercher

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2025/11/16

Returning this week from British Columbia is political commentator and activist Matt Kercher, discussing Federal and B.C. Green Party politics, and Conservative-stoked misinformation surrounding the Cowichan title ruling.Then, our three Headline Topics of the week include:* Esteemed human rights professor Richard Falk detained and harassed by Canadian border agents on way to academic conference on Palestine;* Former Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Dr. James Talbot rips into Premier

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Episode 37 - Nov 9, 2025 - Corey's Datapad

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2025/11/09

Returning this week is Star Wars content creator Corey from Corey’s Datapad and Tapcaf Transmissions, discussing more of his critical analysis of Star Wars from a political science lens, including how the Galactic Empire matches with Robert Griffin’s definition of fascism as palingenetic ultra-nationalism.Then, our Headline Topics of the Week include:* Poilievre loses control of the Tory caucus as the Liberals work to push through a crappy budget;* The Supreme Court of Canada hears whether

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Episode 36 - Nov 1, 2025 - Nokha Dakroub

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2025/11/01

This week, Nokha Dakroub returns to the program to discuss her show The Radical Centre, her thoughts as a former school board trustee on the takeover of boards in Ontario by Doug Ford’s government, and a few other bits and pieces.Then, Headline Topics include:* Doug Ford demands an apology from the US Ambassador after the latter goes on a “profane tirade” at an Ontario official;* Alberta students stage a large walkout from school in protest of Danielle Smith’s invocation of the notwithstanding

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Episode 35 - Oct 26, 2025 - The Don of Vaughan

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2025/10/26

This week, The Don of Vaughan returns for a three-peat appearance! Listen to his commentary on new memes, including the book he mailed to California Governor Gavin Newsom, and his running gag on America being a failed state!Then, Headline Topics includes:* Trump boosts tariffs against Canada 10% because Doug Ford’s World Series ads hurt his feelings;* Mark Carney’s House Leader struggles to determine how the Liberals will pass a budget, and:* Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra attempts to pass

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Episode 34 - Oct 12, 2025 - Jennifer Alexander

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2025/10/12

Returning to the program this week for an in-studio episode is Jennifer Alexander, writer for The Etobicoke Voice and Regional Vice-President for the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission in Etobicoke, Downtown, and East York. We discuss her new role encouraging women to get involved in Liberal politics, and her perspective on current issues facing Etobicoke.Then, Headline Topics for the week include:* Mark Carney does a rare good thing, implementing automatic tax filing and a permanent meal program

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Episode 33 - Oct 5, 2025 - Norm Di Pasquale

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2025/10/06

For his fourth appearance on the program, Norm Di Pasquale returns to the show to discuss Doug Ford’s attack on school board trustees, the Federal NDP Leadership Race and the Ontario NDP Leadership Review, and the current state of Ontario Place and the Science Centre.Then, our three depressing Headline Topics of the week include:* Pierre Poilievre makes a rare good point, as the Conservative Party Leader criticizes Liberal Bill C-2 for violating civil liberties;* Carney Liberals refuse to clarify

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Episode 32 - Sep 28, 2025 - Noah Parker

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2025/09/29

Returning to the show this week is Noah Parker, co-founder of the New Leaf Liberals and newly-elected Regional Vice-President for Etobicoke/Downtown/East York on the Ontario Liberal Party executive council.With the New Leaf Liberals successfully removing Bonnie Crombie, I ask Noah what comes next for the Ontario Liberals, and what he’s doing in his new role in party leadership.Then, our three Headline Topics include:* Canada Post retracting their offer to the postal workers union, now that Carney is

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Episode 31 - Sep 21, 2025 - Alyssa Turner

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2025/09/22

This week’s guest is Alyssa Turner, a social media and marketing consultant currently at Sportsnet and formerly of the Toronto Six and the National Women’s Hockey League. We discuss our relationship with sports, women working in the industry, and also the state of expansion for the PWHL and the WNBA.Then, Headline Topics include the U.S. Ambassador’s “disappointment” with anti-American sentiment in Canada, Marit Stiles thin hold on the Ontario NDP leadership after Bonnie Crombie lost that of the

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Episode 30 - Sep 12, 2025 - Ontario Liberal AGM Preshow

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2025/09/12

This afternoon, the Ontario Liberal Annual General Meeting begins, and Liberal delegates will vote for a new executive, and also decide whether Bonnie Crombie remains leader of their party!Crombie’s main opposition faction, the New Leaf Liberals, hosted their final event prior to the AGM at a pub last night, in Downtown Toronto just blocks away from the Sheraton Centre.I bring you two short interviews from last night’s New Leaf event with candidates for the Ontario Liberal Executive Council: Noah

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Episode 29 - Sep 7, 2025 - Mo Amir

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2025/09/07

This week’s guest is political commentator Mo Amir, host of the weekly talk show This is VANCOLOUR on CHEK News, currently airing its fifth season on Thursdays at 21h00 Pacific Time. Listen as we discuss opinion work and interview techniques!Then, our three Headline Topics include the RCMP’s arrest in Richmound, SK of the self-professed “Queen of the Kingdom of Canada”, Mark Carney’s decision to cancel “pause” the hybrid EV mandate for new car sales, and the ongoing labour dispute between David

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Episode 28 - Aug 30, 2025 - Markus de Domenico

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2025/08/30

Joining the program this week is Chair of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Trustee for Ward 2 Markus de Domenico, to discuss his thoughts on Ontario’s Catholic school system, the influence our respective faiths have had on us, and the Ford government’s takeover of school boards from elected trustees.Then, Headline Topics for the week include comments from Minister Dominic LeBlanc that the trade war hasn’t hit a dead end “yet”, concerns from civil rights groups over a move to ban public

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Episode 27 - Aug 23, 2025 - David Moscrop

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2025/08/23

This week, political columnist, journalist and author David Moscrop joins the program to discuss his book Too Dumb for Democracy? and his work as a freelance writer in Canadian media.Then, Headline Topics include the implications for labour from the CUPE flight attendant strike at Air Canada, criticism from premiers left and right over Mark Carney’s capitulation to Donald Trump, and a Vancouver parent told it is illegal to teach her own child how to swim in the city pool. Tune in! Get full access to

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Episode 26 - Aug 17, 2025 - Special Coverage

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2025/08/18

Special episode out in the field this week! At the Ontario Young Liberal Summer Fling this past weekend, I talked to Ayden Layng from Kingston about his and his friends’ experiences at this annual OYL event, and his thoughts on the upcoming leadership review vote at the Ontario Liberal Party AGM from September 12th to 14th.Listen in for a unique perspective, and come back next week for a normal in-studio episode! Get full access to Jake Landau is Getting Tired at www.jakelandau.ca/subscribe

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Episode 25 - Aug 10th, 2025 - Norm Di Pasquale

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2025/08/11

Back on the show for his third appearance and our twenty-fifth episode is Norm Di Pasquale, currently an activist fighting for Ontario Place and the Science Centre, and formerly a school board trustee and a political candidate for the NDP.This week’s Headline Topics include the Canadian company helping ICE run concentration camps, transgender Canadians facing difficulty obtaining NEXUS cards for use inside Canada, and Atlantic Canadian provinces telling the public that only YOU can help prevent

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Episode 24 - Aug 3rd, 2025 - Corey's Datapad

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2025/08/03

A special guest this week, Corey from Corey’s Datapad and Tapcaf Transmissions joins the program to discuss his work as a YouTuber, where he critically examines the plot and themes of Star Wars from a political science lens. Listen to find out which Star Wars characters are named after GOP Senators from 1990s America!Then, Headline Topics include a rejection of Canada Post’s “final offer” by the postal workers’ union, Mark Carney’s highly conditional pledge to recognize the State of Palestine, and a

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Episode 23 - July 28, 2025 - Steve Boots

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2025/07/29

This week’s guest is content creator, political commentator, and teacher Steve Boots! Steve discusses the course of events that led him to switch from teaching in one classroom, to teaching in the world’s biggest classroom, social media.Then, our Headline Topics of the week include a man from Québec who alleges the U.S. Coast Guard invaded Canadian waters and kidnapped him while he was fishing, the continued misadventures in Canada of a MAGA Christian musician linked to the Proud Boys, and in some

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