Best Dave Trafford Podcasts (2025)

1
Get out the Vote. Get out the shovel. It's snowing on Election Day in Ontario 53:21

1h ago53:21

53:21

In this episode of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast: How, if at all, will the weather affect voter turnout, which is expected to be low? How quickly does Doug Ford need to get back to the business of governing, (assuming the polling trend doesn't turn upside down). Some seat models suggest the Liberals and NDP would win 17 seats each ba…

1
The big talking points as Barry gets first win as Rangers boss 35:03

16m ago35:03

35:03

Derek and Jonny discuss the latest Rangers news in Thursday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslett…

1
Kilmarnock 2-4 Rangers - Barry gets first win after stirring fightback 22:38

1h ago22:38

22:38

Chris joins Derek LIVE from Rugby Park to react to Rangers' comeback win over Kilmarnock. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free dail…

1
The Campaign's all but over. Is Olivia Chow's career over? And remembering a broadcast legend 51:20

3h ago51:20

51:20

John Wright, Lindsay Broadhead, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid join the pod to do three things. Taking time to remember radio journalism legend Tayler Parnaby What's going on in Olivia Chow's office (if not her head?) How will Doug Ford manage what's shaping up to be a landslide majority?By Story Studio Network, Dave Trafford and iContact Productions

1
Barry's first press conference | Who starts against Kilmarnock? 31:15

19m ago31:15

31:15

Derek and Joshua discuss the latest Rangers news in Wednesday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsle…

1
We've got a housing crisis now. What will it look like when the tariffs hit? 55:58

1h ago55:58

55:58

In this episode of On the Ledge - your DAILY Ontario election podcast, we're joined by Pedro Barata, President and CEO at Habitat for Humanity, Neil Hetherington, CEO at Daily Bread Food Bank and Gerard Kennedy, CEO at Enterprising for Good. (Neil's golden lab Charley also offers an opinion:) And we talk about the ramifications of the Ontario gover…

1
Doug Ford says his PC government is "fiscally responsible" and he kept a straight face 46:23

1h ago46:23

46:23

In this episode of On the Ledge - your DAILY Ontario election podcast, Doug Ford releases his party's "costed" platform. It includes $40b in new spending, including a $5b Protect Ontario Account to fend off the effects of the Trump tariffs. But there's no indication where that money will come from. Meanwhile, Bonnie Crombie's campaign steps on a bi…

1
Barry's at the wheel - what changes can we expect? 35:06

12h ago35:06

35:06

Derek and Stevie discuss the latest Rangers news in Tuesday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslett…

1
Barry Ferguson makes sensational Rangers return as MANAGER 31:39

36m ago31:39

31:39

Derek and Chris discuss the latest Rangers managerial news. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with extra covera…

1
Clement SACKED - Who takes interim charge? 33:32

6h ago33:32

33:32

Derek and Joshua discuss the latest Rangers news in Monday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslette…

1
The Talking Point: Inside the 49ers deal and the board's Rangers legacy 36:17

1h ago36:17

36:17

Chris Jack and Stevie Clifford discuss the only story in town this week as 49ers Enterprises eye a stunning takeover at Ibrox. Join the guys on The Talking Point as they assess the fan reaction to the news and look at what it means on and off the pitch for Rangers. Read the analysis piece from Chris here: https://www.rangersreview.co.uk/opinion/249…

1
It's our 300th Episode and it's all about Canada-US relations "on ice"! 46:32

18h ago46:32

46:32

We wrap the final full week on the campaign with former Toronto Mayor John Tory, former Ontario Education Minister Gerard Kennedy, the Queen of Corp Comms Lindsay Broadhead and our resident/founding pollster are around the table for out 300th episode of On the Ledge! What does a hockey game have to do with the campaign on a day when Doug Ford's in …

1
Rangers investment latest as Dave King to sell shareholding 31:50

3h ago31:50

31:50

Derek and Jonny discuss the latest Rangers news in Friday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter…

1
Doug Ford kicks off the final week of the campaign with another trip to DC 44:24

14h ago44:24

44:24

In this episode of On the Ledge - your DAILY Ontario election podcast, we're joined by Public Affairs Consultant Bob Richardson, CH Television commentator Keith Leslie, Counsel Public Affairs Partner Tim Hudak, former Toronto Mayor John Tory and our founding pollster John Wright. With less than a week of campaigning to go, the question is which opp…

1
Leeds Utd and the 49ers - The inside track on potential Rangers investors 21:28

24h ago21:28

21:28

Derek chats with Leeds United MAD Editor Kev Markey who provides an in-depth insight into the relationship between the Elland Road club and the San Francisco 49ers.By The Rangers Review

1
Americans eye Rangers TAKEOVER - The latest 29:23

5d ago29:23

29:23

Derek, Chris and Stevie discuss the latest Rangers news in Thursday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily …

1
Does a PC surge in Toronto mean bad news for the NDP? 43:21

6d ago43:21

43:21

In this episode of On the Ledge - your DAILY Ontario election podcast, we're joined by Monique Smith (Global Public Affairs), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) and Amanda Galbraith (Oyster Group). Question: How does a campaign keep volunteers and workers enthusiastic when it appears the Tories are going to run away with the election and …

1
What does Rangers share issue mean? 33:41

6d ago33:41

33:41

Derek and Stevie discuss the latest Rangers news in Wednesday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsle…

1
The Liberals are now campaigning for NDP votes 50:56

3d ago50:56

50:56

Only 9 more sleeps before Election Day in Ontario. In this episode of On the Ledge - your DAILY Ontario election campaign podcast, we're joined by Laura Babcock at Powergroup Communications, Public Affairs Consultant Bob Richardson, Former Deputy Mayor of Toronto Ana Bailao and Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley. The crew says early assessments of …

1
Rangers Q+A show with Derek and Jonny 44:30

3d ago44:30

44:30

Derek and Jonny discuss the latest Rangers news in Tuesday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslette…

1
Did the Leaders' debate performances chance anything in the Ontario election campaign 45:14

3d ago45:14

45:14

The second half our of On the Ledge DOUBLE HEADER included Deb Hutton from Newstalk 1010, Lindsay Broadhead - a member of our Now and Next C.A.S.T. (Comms and Strategy Team), Tim Hudak, Counsel Public Affairs, Keith Leslie, CH TV commentator and our resident pollster John Wright. Key takeaways: Doug Ford did what he had to do. He stayed out of trou…

1
It's a DOUBLE-HEADER for the On the Ledge crew. Up first - the PRE-DEBATE show! 26:21

4d ago26:21

26:21

It's the first show on a DOUBLE HEADER day for On the Ledge! Tim Hudak, from Counsel Public Affairs, Monique Smith at Global Public Affairs and Keith Leslie, Queen's Park Commentator at CH Television join DT to set the table for the Leaders' Debate set to go later this evening.By Story Studio Network, Dave Trafford and iContact Productions

1
Results or performances: What matters more? 32:19

4d ago32:19

32:19

Derek and Chris discuss the latest Rangers news in Monday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter…

1
Rangers defeat Hearts - but did they deserve to? 16:50

9d ago16:50

16:50

Join Joshua Barrie and Chris Jack to discuss Hearts 1-3 Rangers. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with extra co…

1
It will be hard to come back from US betrayal 30:27

6d ago30:27

30:27

Our Canadian Sovereignty is front, centre and focussed as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our Maple Leaf national flag. So we explore it against the backdrop of the Trump tariffs, Pierre Poilievre's commitment to beefing up our defence in the Far North, and the seriousness of the Annexation rhetoric. Scott Clancy is a retired Major General, ha…

1
The OGs show: Is it time to hear from Rangers chairman & who starts at Tynecastle? 51:07

7d ago51:07

51:07

Derek is joined by Jonny and Joshua to discuss a turbulent week for Rangers in our new OGs show. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our fr…

1
Canada could have been better prepared for this trade war if we'd learn the lessons of COVID 1:00:13

7d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In this episode of On the Ledge - your DAILY Ontario politics podcast, we're joined by Daily Bread Food Bank CEO Neil Hetherington, Sheila Regehr from the Basic Income Network and pollster, John Wright. It's clear the trade war with the US is going to have a serious effect on Canada's economy. That's going to mean lost businesses, lost jobs, lost p…

1
Missing Christie Blatchford 31:20

7d ago31:20

31:20

In this episode of Now and Next, we take a moment from the chaos of the news cycle to remember our friend, colleague and competitor Christie Blatchford. Christie passed away five years ago on Feb. 12, 2020. This episode of the pod features an Edward R. Murrow award winning radio documentary called Embedded in Kandahar. It was based on Christie's Go…

1
Keeping Clement 'not financially driven' 32:00

7d ago32:00

32:00

Derek and Stevie discuss the latest Rangers news in Friday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslette…

1
Who's got the advantage in the race for second place in the Ontario election? 50:50

8d ago50:50

50:50

In this episode of On the Ledge - your Daily Ontario politics podcast: The Grits appear to be making some gains at the expense of the New Democrats. But it's not just based on the polling. We're joined by John Tory, Amanda Galbraith, Keith Leslie and our resident pollster John Wright to take the pulse on the pulse of the campaign. There is some tho…

1
Inside Rangers' Academy changes 35:19

9d ago35:19

35:19

Derek and Joshua discuss the latest Rangers news in Thursday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslet…

1
Will Doug Ford face an Official Opposition in the legislature? 1:01:12

9d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Today's episode of On the Ledge - the DAILY EDITION features the insights of our C.A.S.T. (Comms and Strategy Team) Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid. the team breaks down the latest developments in the Ontario election, including Doug Ford’s messaging strategy in Washington, Bonnie Crombie’s efforts to gain momentum, and…

1
Is it time to hear from the CEO? 36:46

10d ago36:46

36:46

Derek and Stevie discuss the latest Rangers news in Wednesday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsle…

1
Clement Rangers sacking figures examined 52:04

11d ago52:04

52:04

Derek and Jonny discuss the latest Rangers news in Tuesday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslette…

1
Can Clement survive Scottish Cup embarrassment? 30:59

12d ago30:59

30:59

Derek and Joshua discuss the latest Rangers news in Monday's Morning Briefing. // 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newslette…

1
What now after Rangers' WORST result in modern history? 9:41

18d ago9:41

9:41

Join Joshua Barrie and Chris Jack to break down a seismic defeat for Rangers in the Scottish Cup against Queen's Park at Ibrox. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tin…

1
The Talking Point: Is the future bright with Academy graduates? 33:06

18d ago33:06

33:06

Chris Jack and Stevie Clifford are back with The Talking Point as they discuss the latest developments at Auchenhowie. Philippe Clement has given chances to Mason Munn, Bailey Rice, Paul Nsio and Findlay Curtis and Zak Lovelace has left Ibrox. What will the return of Kevin Thomson mean for the academy? Are Rangers right to move away from the 'best …

1
From Parliament Hill to Capital Hill to Queen's Park: It's a noisy election campaign in Ontario 53:27

14d ago53:27

53:27

In this episode of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast - the DAILY EDITION: We're joined by Laura Babcock, Gerard Kennedy and John Wright. Items on the menu include: Justin Trudeau's call for FREE TRADE across Canada to galvanize our economy against future instabilty and threats from U.S. trade antagonists. Ford’s Campaign Shift: With tari…

1
Who makes Rangers' Europa League squad? 36:17

19d ago36:17

36:17

Join Joshua Barrie and Jonny McFarlane on Friday's morning briefing. 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with extra …

1
Is there a chance neither the NDP nor the Liberals gain official party status at Queen's Park? 50:50

15d ago50:50

50:50

Look at the latest polling after nine days of campaigning in Ontario and Douf Ford's Progressive Conservatives are flirting with the possibilty of winning 99 seats in the legislature. A party would need 63 seats to form a majority. The same seat modelling, based on the latest polls, suggests the NDP would end up with 13 seats and the Liberals would…

1
Your Rangers questions answered with Chris and Stevie 32:16

21d ago32:16

32:16

Join Chris Jack and Stevie Clifford on Thursday's morning briefing. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with extra…

1
Tariffs Paused—Can Ontario’s Election Shift Back to Real Issues? 57:03

21d ago57:03

57:03

In today's episode of On The Ledge, the panel tackles the latest political shifts following a temporary reprieve on tariffs, giving the Ontario election campaign a new trajectory. Doug Ford’s positioning as "Captain Canada" comes under scrutiny, while Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles fight for visibility amid the chaos of Trump-driven global headlin…

1
Is Rangers' squad stronger after the January window? 33:10

22d ago33:10

33:10

Join Joshua Barrie and Chris Jack on Wednesday's morning briefing. 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with extra co…

1
Polls, Politics & Policy: Can Ontario's Opposition Find Its Voice in a Noisy Campaign? 46:55

22d ago46:55

46:55

Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Bob Richardson (Hammersmith Consulting), Anna Bailão (Former Deputy Mayor of Toronto), Sheila Regehr (Basic Income Canada Network) In this episode: The 30-day tariff reprieve and its impact on the Ontario election. With Premier Doug Ford’s lead solidifying in the polls, experts discuss how Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles…

1
Was Rangers' January transfer window good, bad or in-between? 32:06

23d ago32:06

32:06

Join Joshua Barrie and Stevie Clifford on Tuesday's morning briefing. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with ext…

1
Rangers' January transfer business is OVER! 1:01:41

23d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Join the team at the Rangers Review to see in the remaining hours of the transfer window and review the moves that have taken place so far. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website:…

1
Doug Ford vs. Donald Trump: The Politics of Trade and Tariffs 51:02

23d ago51:02

51:02

The OTL Daily crew breaks down the escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. as tariffs loom large. Host Dave Trafford leads the discussion with our insiders Keith Leslie, Tim Hudak, and Monique Smith from Global Public Affairs. They explore the economic and political fallout of Trump’s tariffs, Premier Doug Ford’s strategic response, a…

1
Lyall Cameron signs pre-contract: will a deal be agreed before the window shuts? 24:37

24d ago24:37

24:37

Join the team at the Rangers Review for the latest news on deadline day. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with …

1
Will Rangers back Clement with deadline day business? 32:45

24d ago32:45

32:45

Join Joshua Barrie and Chris Jack to discuss Rangers 4-0 Ross County. / 🔺 Subscribe to the Rangers Review for the best Rangers journalism: https://tinyurl.com/4af2njru 📰 Get all the best Rangers coverage from tactics to breaking news and inside stories to analysis on our website: https://tinyurl.com/28mamd5r 📧 Get our free daily newsletter with ext…

1
February 1st is the TARIFF-ying day for Canada, Mexico and China 44:14

21d ago44:14

44:14

The White House has confirmed February 1st will be Tariff Day for Canada, Mexico and China with no indication as to how that will play out or what will be affected. Add to that the mixed messaging that came out regarding the date of the tariffs! Today's DAILY edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast includes pollster John Wright, for…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dave Trafford Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide