Best Mr. Beaver Podcasts (2024)

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TAATM #449: Deadpool & Wolverine / Last Summer / MaXXXine / Thelma / Backspot / Faye 1:14:31

4d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Erin and Paul review the irreverent superhero blockbuster DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, Catherine Breillat's sexual potboiler LAST SUMMER, the Canadian cheerleading drama BACKSPOT, and movies about women named MAXXXINE, THELMA and FAYE. Plus: a look back at JAWS, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, PARTY GIRL, SERIAL MOM, and BOB ROBERTS.…

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Happy Canada D'Eh? — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:01:06

8d ago2:01:06

2:01:06

On Episode 415 of our show, we celebrate the birthday of our beautiful nation while acknowledging and respecting that not everyone does and we explore a major lack of respect between groups who have all the reason to be better allies, because intersectionality. Also, we talk about: * O Canada * The Choice of Yours * The Goldie Boot * Stealth Mode F…

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Debate Night in America — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 50:24

9d ago50:24

50:24

On Episode 414 of our show, we explore the first of two scheduled debates between U.S. President Joe Biden and the felon known as Mr. Trump — I watched it, so you didn't have to — and the predictable "Dems in Disarray" aftermath, considering the pre-existing "BuT B1dEn 1s SO oLd!!" narrative. Also, we talk about: * An Emergency * And Of Course, Ezr…

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Whoops! — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 37:49

19d ago37:49

37:49

On Episode 413 of our show, (after a false start) we explore the link between a British wanker / soccer hooligan / career criminal Tommy Robinson (AKA Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon (who should not have been in Canada given he's a convicted felon) and Rebel (we testify that we're not) News (when we're being sued in court), as well as Ontario PC …

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Mental Health Peer Support with Allison Dunning — TNEB Interview Project 58:40

19d ago58:40

58:40

On Episode 55 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 412 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), as part of our #MENtalHealthWalk efforts, we chat with Allison Dunning, Executive Director of Peer Support Canada at the Canadian Mental Health Association. Also, we very briefly talk about: * Travel Advisory: Lebanon * Churchill Falls…

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TNEB #MENtalHealthWalk LIVE Pubcast (ft. The Honourable Senator Patrick Brazeau and Dr. Marie-Claire Sancho — Phd, Education) 2:30:29

19d ago2:30:29

2:30:29

On this special True North Eager Beaver episode, recorded on the very day of the very first #MENtalHealthWalk, we chat with our walk's patrons, The Honourable Senator Patrick Brazeau and Dr. Marie-Claire Sancho — Phd, Education, Mademoiselle Fox, and some of our Kits. Normally, our monthly PubCasts are exclusives on our YouTube Channel, but for thi…

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TAATM #448: La Piscine vs. Night Swim 51:42

19d ago51:42

51:42

Erin and Paul review two pool-themed thrillers: the sultry 1969 Alain Delon/Romy Schneider slow-burner LA PISCINE, and the 2024 Blumhouse horror film NIGHT SWIM.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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Two Big Hits — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 36:42

20d ago36:42

36:42

On Episode 411 of our show, we explore two major events that happened last night that will have major impacts on the national psyche: Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the defeat of the governing party, in a by-election in Toronto-Saint Paul's, an electoral district the political consensus had agreed should have remained in the government's ha…

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Speed Beavering — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 40:00

20d ago40:00

40:00

On Episode 410 of our show, we explore three important political events in Ontario: an upcoming federal by-election, the uprooting of a cherished treasure, and a failure on a major policy plank. Also, we talk about: * Oilers * Bonne Saint-Jean ! * National Indigenous Peoples Day * Toronto-St Paul By-Election * The Beaverton on the Ontario Science C…

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JB, UBI, & TED (ft. Canadian Politics 101's JB) — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 35:56

19d ago35:56

35:56

On Episode 409 of our show, Mr. Beaver is enjoying post-Sarah-McLachlan-concert-bliss so, Mr. Grizzly takes over. Friend of the Beaver Lodge, JB from Canadian Politics 101, joins him to speak of his ability to say: "Thank you for coming to my TED Talk," after delivering a solid address about UBI in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The Daily Beaver Morning …

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Women's Strike with Shauna Baty — TNEB Interview Project 56:58

21d ago56:58

56:58

On Episode 54 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 408 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), as part of our #MENtalHealthWalk efforts, we chat with Shauna Baty, the Co-national Lead of Women's Strike Canada, taking place on June 24th in greater than 32 cities from coast, to coast, to coast, to focus on reproductive rights and …

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By-Elections — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:34:55

21d ago1:34:55

1:34:55

On Episode 407 of our show, we explore a recent provincial by-election in Manitoba and upcoming federal by-elections. Also, we talk about: * Pay Daddy * Stornoway Third Language Media Garden Party * Healthy Skepticism * Oilers! * Big Flip in Tuxedo, Manitoba By-Election * Toronto-St Paul's: Longest Ballot * A Second PBO Correction * End of Session …

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Ice, Fire, Water, Action! — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:54:56

22d ago1:54:56

1:54:56

On Episode 405 of our show, we explore the Stanley Cup Playoffs, wildfires in the NWT, municipal water issues in Calgary as well big international developments in the UK, France, Israel, and Ukraine. Also, we talk about: * #MENtalHealthWalk Recap * Oilers! * Fort Good Hope, NWT * Calgary H2Uh-Oh! * Canadian Tennis Success * Greek Coastguard Abandon…

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NSICOP: Dueling Press Conferences — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:03:29

22d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

On Episode 404 of our show, we explore NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May having two seemingly polar opposite takes and contrasting tones on that which was contained in the unredacted version of the NSICOP report on foreign interference in our politics, outside of election periods. Also, we talk about: * Tone vs…

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The Lonely Man Project with Bill Jeffery — TNEB Interview Project 1:19:33

22d ago1:19:33

1:19:33

On Episode 53 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 403 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), as part of our #MENtalHealthWalk efforts, we chat with Certified Counsellor Bill Jeffery about depression. We also speak about his efforts to raise awareness of men's mental health and start the first men's mental health resource centr…

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Addiction with 'Quick Nick' — TNEB Interview Project 1:33:22

22d ago1:33:22

1:33:22

On Episode 52 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 402 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), as part of our #MENtalHealthWalk efforts, we chat with 'Quick Nick', host of the 'Addicts in the Dark' podcast, about his experience with addiction and recovery, as well as his effort to pay it forward via his podcast. Find the Addicts…

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TAATM #447: The Bikeriders / Kill / Longlegs / In A Violent Nature / Kinds Of Kindness 1:42:23

24d ago1:42:23

1:42:23

Paul and Erin return from a extended hiatus with a jumbo-sized roundup episode containing discussions of Jeff Nichols' motorcycle saga THE BIKERIDERS, the Indian action sensation KILL, the age-and-fame-gap romcoms THE IDEA OF YOU and THE FAMILY AFFAIR, Osgood Perkins' horror hit LONGLEGS, the stomach-turning gorefest IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Yorgos Lan…

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Tis the Season for Treason — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:12:09

1M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

On Episode 401 of our show, we explore how Conservative words and actions don't align on the foreign interference file. Also, we talk about: * Torches and Pitchforks * Parties Don't Want Regulated Nominations * Remembering Andrew 'Shady' Scheer * Why We Don't Just "Release the Names" * Foreign Interference: A Recap * Jagmeet Singh Makes a Move * On…

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Commies, and Polling, and Interference, Oh My! — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 57:21

2M ago57:21

57:21

On Episode 406 of our show, we explore the aftermath of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's inartful attempt at pushing a 'Liberal/Tory same old story" narrative on the foreign interference file, having opting for partisanship when statesmanship was that for which the occasion called. Also, we talk about: * Celebrating Communism? * More About the PM Abroad …

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NSICOP — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:49:15

2M ago2:49:15

2:49:15

On **Episode 400** (wooo-hooo!) of our show, we explore Conservatives offering not much more but silence, two ways, on interest rate cuts and on foreign interference, over the first 36 hours, following the release of the recent NSICOP report. Meanwhile, Yves-François Blanchet announces he will option his security clearance leaving Pierre Pomme as t…

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The Sound of Silence — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:53:25

2M ago2:53:25

2:53:25

On Episode 399 of our show, we explore Conservatives offering not much more but silence, two ways, on interest rate cuts and on foreign interference, over the first 36 hours, following the release of the recent NSICOP report. Meanwhile, Yves-François Blanchet announces he will option his security clearance leaving Pierre Pomme as the only one who w…

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D-Day Special (ft. Hugh Culliton) — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:52:47

2M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

On Episode 398 of our show, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Friend of The Beaver Lodge, military historian Hugh Culliton, joins us to share facts, stories, and perspectives on the day, how important it was to our standing in the world as a nation, and what we should retain from the events in the current era. The Daily Beaver Morning S…

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Foreign Interference — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

On Episode 397 of our show, we explore revelations from the recently released report of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians on interference by foreign nations in our politics in between election periods. Also, we talk about: * International Politics * D-Day * A Recap * A Few Revelations * "We Don't Pay You To Do Tha…

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PeePee Won't Go All the Way — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

On Episode 396 of our show, we explore conservative objection to choice, whether in love, parenting decisions, family planning, or elections and the gap between "The Leader's" words and deeds, patircularly on abortion. Also, we talk about: * #MENtalHealthWalk Update * Pride Month vs Prude Month * Public Nudity * Arnold and Nate * "The Leader" * Def…

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The PBO's Critical Error — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 44:31

2M ago44:31

44:31

On Episode 395 of our show, we explore Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux's disastrous interview following an uncharacteristic mistake by the office and a less than stellar attempt at correcting it; one so bad, it would warrant a resignation. Also, we talk about: * Not All Resignation Demands Are Equal * Yves Giroux vs Munir Sheikh * A Too Qu…

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TAATM #446: The Crow vs. Kuroneko 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Erin and Paul review two films about animal-assisted revenge from beyond the grave: Alex Proyas' 1994 mall-goth fave THE CROW, and Kaneto Shindo's eerie 1968 ghost story KURONEKO.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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Trumpenfreude!! 34 Felony Counts (ft. Laura Babcock) — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:09:10

2M ago2:09:10

2:09:10

On Episode 394 of our show, we celebrate the historic, and much deserved, 34 individual guilty verdicts delivered for the first time ever, against a former President of the United States of America. Friend of The Beaver Lodge, the fabulous, funny, and fierce Laura Babcock ['The OShow'], joins us to discuss public relations fallout and opportunities…

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Guilty? — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

On Episode 393 of our show, we explore some sports HERstory and the end of Trial 45: Election Interference edition. Also, we talk about: * "I Am No Longer a Member' * #MENtalHealthWalk Update * Oilers!! * PWHL Final * Project Eight: The Northern Super League * "We're Number Three" Again! * Summations * Marco Van Huigenbos on Blackballed * Childish …

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Curious Conservative Cooperation— The Daily Beaver Morning Show 52:49

2M ago52:49

52:49

On Episode 392 of our show, we explore Conservatives being curiously cooperative all of a sudden. The new behaviour raises Mr. Beaver's suspicions. Also, we talk about: * Wildfire Cause Data * Bill C-58: Anti-Scab Legislation * Capital Gains Vote * Bill C-70: Foreign Agent Registry * PWHL Final * French Open * Cricket World Cup The Daily Beaver Mor…

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FordGovernment @ Gmail Com -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 53:33

2M ago53:33

53:33

On Episode 391 of our show, we explore journalist Colin D'Mello breaks a story about Doug Ford's Chief of Staff "routinely" using personal email to conduct the people's business. Also, we talk about: * Moose Factory * Sol Mamakwa Makes History * Tornadoes * Billion Dollar Booze Boondoggle * Government by Gmail * Merch Hits a Speedbump The Daily Bea…

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We Can't Afford Ford — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:51:34

2M ago1:51:34

1:51:34

On Episode 390 of our show, we explore Ontario Premier Doug Ford signing about $1b of Ontarians's money to accelerate the availability of beer and mixed drinks in stores.... and possibly clear the way for a snap election call... and we can't help but notice an inconsistency. Meanwhile in the USA, Frump gets booed. Also, we talk about: * Beer Bonanz…

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The True Face — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:36:52

2M ago1:36:52

1:36:52

On Episode 389 of our show, we explore the one moment in Poilièvre's career that showed us exactly who he is. Also, we talk about: * #MENtalHealthWalk Logo Reveal * Wildfire Update * NOAA's Hurricane Forecast * Grassy Narrows * Lost Canadians * When PeePee Crossed Harpy * Haley Falls in Line * Another Female CPC Candidate Nixed * Dental Care: 2 Mil…

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The Crier Media Network #MENtal Health Walk Special 1:35:49

2M ago1:35:49

1:35:49

On this special True North Eager Beaver / The Dean Blundell Show collaboration, Mr. Beaver, Mr. Grizzly, Dean Blundell, and Lochlin Cross discuss men's mental health and plans for the First Annual True North Eager Beaver #MENtal Health Walk. Until next time, be kind to — and gentle with — yourselves, Your Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly ______________…

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TAATM #445: Hit Man / Bad Boys: Ride Or Die / Poolman / Ren Faire 53:30

2M ago53:30

53:30

Erin and Paul review Richard Linklater's return-to-form crime comedy HIT MAN, the action sequel BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, and Chris Pine's shaggy vanity project POOLMAN. Plus: we look back at Sofia Coppola's THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, the Spanish shocker THE COFFEE TABLE and the HBO documentary series REN FAIRE.…

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We Now Interrupt this Podcast... The First Annual #MENtal Health Walk 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Dear Kits 'n' Kubs, Life has thrown Mr. Beaver a few curve balls and we are behind on getting audio episodes out to you. In the meantime, however, we've been plotting and scheming, to create a national event on June 15th to raise awareness, and eventually funds, to support men's mental health and to normalize getting men and the male-identifying to…

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TAATM #444: Spellbound vs. Best In Show 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Paul and Erin review two films about quirky non-athletic competitions: Jeffrey Blitz's warm-hearted 2002 documentary SPELLBOUND, and Christopher Guest's 2000 improvised comedy BEST IN SHOW.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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Around the World — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

On Episode 388 of our show, we explore how democracy is playing itself out around the world including the U.K. Also, we talk about: * Elections UK: Sunak Calls a Snap * Shipping Migrants to Rwanda * Haiti * William Ruto * Violence in New Caledonia * A New Leader in Taiwan * Elections Mexico: Stage Collapse * Merge Cells * Senate Independence The Da…

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The "I"s Have It — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:21:07

2M ago2:21:07

2:21:07

On Episode 387 of our show, we explore issues pertaining to Inflation, Interest Rates, Israel, and Iran. Also, we talk about: * MENtal Health Walk Update * Inflation Down to 2.7% * Interest Rates * Janice Stein on Israel and Iran * Spain, Norway, Ireland * Haiti: Kenyan Mission Arriving Soon * Election: Dominican Republic * Christine Sinclair Barbi…

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Sh!tshows — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 52:22

2M ago52:22

52:22

On Episode 386 of our show, we explore a series of political trainwrecks from the Trump Trial to hair-rising advertising, for incredibly childish behaviour to the issuance of international arrest warrants. Also, we talk about: * The Defense Rests * "Creation of a Unified Reich" * Rep. Crockett vs Rep. Greene * Karina Gould on Pee Pee Taking Away Yo…

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Victoria Day / President of Iran — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

On Episode 385 of our show, we explore a social media phenomenon called 'The Great Rewiring' that appears to be affecting, in particular, men under the age of 50; telling them, on a daily basis, who to hate. Also, we talk about: * A Helicopter Crash * CPC MP Ron Liepert Leaves Politics * Pushing the Abortion Debate * UCP Youth Dance * Premier Kinew…

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TAATM #443: Furiosa / Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes / The Animal Kingdom / The Last Stop In Yuma County / Hundreds Of Beavers 1:14:37

3M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Paul and Erin review the latest entries in the MAD MAX and PLANET OF THE APES franchises, plus the French sci-fi drama THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, the indie crime flick THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and the cartoonish slapstick comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, as well as the TV series THE SYMPATHIZER, RIPLEY and MR. & MRS. SMITH and Jenny Nicholson's blockbuster…

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Abuse & Intimidation — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:17:41

3M ago2:17:41

2:17:41

On Episode 384 of our show, we explore now former Saskatchewan legislature Speaker Randy Weekes calling out abuse and intimidation, coming from his own party, that got so bad, he cut up his membership card and other ways in which abuse and intimidation impacts political life. Also, we talk about: * MP Pam Damoff * RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme * Ra…

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It Comes at a Premium — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:12:01

3M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

On Episode 383 of our show, we explore your wallet getting dinged 2 ways: 1. Conservative MPs billing taxpayers greater than $425,000 (or 79% of spending by all MPs) to attend a caucus meeting associated with the party's policy convention, and being the only party to bill taxpayers for expenses incurred by 'designated travelers' accompanying them, …

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The Great Rewiring — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 58:38

3M ago58:38

58:38

On Episode 382 of our show, we explore a social media phenomenon called 'The Great Rewiring' that appears to be affecting, in particular, men under the age of 50; telling them, on a daily basis, who to hate. Also, we talk about: * Wildfire Round-Up * Child Care Funding * We're Losing Men Under 50 * Drag King Romana Didulo * RIP Alice Munro & Diane …

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"Shenanigans!"— The Daily Beaver Morning Show 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

Well, hel-looo, Kits ‘n’ Kubs! On Episode 381 of our show, we explore a hilarious, big error, made by Mr. Beaver, the start of the Pat King trial, and the withdrawal of a candidate from the Alberta NDP Leadership race. We also have a big announcement pertaining to the June 15th MENtal Health Walk we are organizing. Also, we talk about: Child Care k…

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"I No Longer Have Faith..." — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:22:50

3M ago2:22:50

2:22:50

Well, hel-looo, Kits ‘n’ Kubs! On Episode 380 of our show, we explore Sabrina Maddeaux, candidate for the CPC nomination in the electoral district of Aurora– Oak Ridges – Richmond Hill, suspending her campaign, alleging lack of action by the party on complaints of a "corrupted process and potentially illegal actions taken by another campaign" with …

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Rex Murphy Dies (ft. James DiFiore) — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:34:25

3M ago2:34:25

2:34:25

Well, hel-looo Kits ‘n’ Kubs! On Episode 379 of our show, we explore reacting to the passing of those with whom we do not politically agree, the rise in the popularity of women's sports, abortion and other rights, and PeePee's words about lobbyists not matching his deeds. Also, we talk about: Putinauguration Not Speaking Ill of the Dead Disinformat…

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Huh?!? — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 56:20

3M ago56:20

56:20

Well, hel-looo Kits ‘n’ Kubs! On Episode 378 of our show, two CPC MPs respectively via silence and using too many words, end up revealing things about themselves. Also, we talk about: Rachael Thomas and the CBC Knitty Knits on Arnold Viersen Highway 401 Crash Challenging India's Narrative Campus Protests Gaming It Out Elizabeth May The Daily Beaver…

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She Lied — The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Well, hel-looo Kits ‘n’ Kubs! On Episode 377 of our show, we explore Danielle Smith reflexively lying when asked about her having claimed that the Alberta Electric System Operator was on board with her decision the impose a moratorium on renewables when the truth is AESO's CEO Mike Law was not at all on board with the pause, saying it would throw t…

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TAATM #442: The Fall Guy vs. The Stunt Man 59:02

3M ago59:02

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Paul and Erin review two films about hapless movie stunt performers: David Leitch's new action comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt; and Richard Rush's 1980 cult film THE STUNT MAN, starring Peter O'Toole.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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