The Rational National

The Rational National

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Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.

Episode List

New Study Exposes Corporate Bias In Canadian Media | w/ Jon Horler

Jan 11th, 2022 12:00 AM

A discussion with journalist Jon Horler on his piece 'INVESTIGATION: Canadian news media dominated by corporate lobbyists'. Read it here: Ricochet: https://ricochet.media/en/3821/investigation-canadian-news-media-is-dominated-by-corporate-lobbyists Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/12/canada-lobbying-pr-guests-cbc-ctv-bias-conflicts

Canadian Election Breakdown | w/ Christo Aivalis

Sep 16th, 2021 12:00 AM

Breaking down the 2021 Canadian federal election with historian Christo Aivalis. Check out his podcast 'Left Turn Canada' on your favourite podcast app.

Ep.2 | What Canada’s New Green Leader Means For The Left

Oct 4th, 2020 12:00 AM

David & Mary discuss the disappointing result in the Canadian Green Party leadership race, and what the new leader, Annamie Paul, means for the broader left.

Interview: Dimitri Lascaris Is The Green Party Leader Canada Needs

Sep 1st, 2020 12:00 AM

I talk with Dimitri Lascaris who is running to become leader of the Green Party of Canada. He touches on everything from labour rights, to what a real wealth tax is, to his refreshing approach to foreign policy, and a lot more.

Trudeau’s Finance Minister Resigns During A Crisis | w/ Christo Aivalis

Aug 18th, 2020 12:00 AM

Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me for an analysis on the sudden departure of Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replacing him with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.

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