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The Backbench

Dig into politics from the best seats in the House, with host Mattea Roach.Join Mattea and our rotating roster of panelists from across the country while we engage in discussions about what is happeni... Read more

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Ep.11 - This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: The Year In Review

Ep.11 - This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: The Year In Review

The honeymoon for Trudeau's honeymoon is over. We take a look at the batshit year that was, and leave things in a light ... Read more

26 Jun 2018

41mins

Ranked #2

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Ep. 48 - Useful Losers

Ep. 48 - Useful Losers

A look at the smaller parties' fates, a farewell to Elizabeth May, and the cabinet prediction that's giving Justin night... Read more

5 Nov 2019

42mins

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Ep.21 - Sino The Times

Ep.21 - Sino The Times

This is the most strained Canadian-Chinese relations have been in years. How did we get here? David Mulroney, former amb... Read more

29 Jan 2019

33mins

Ranked #4

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Ep.25 - Trudeau's OTHER Festering Scandal

Ep.25 - Trudeau's OTHER Festering Scandal

What's going to be the downfall of the Trudeau administration? It might not be the scandal you're thinking of.  Then aga... Read more

12 Mar 2019

31mins

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Ep. 39 - Who Has The Whitest Candidates? (It’s Not The PPC!)

Ep. 39 - Who Has The Whitest Candidates? (It’s Not The PPC!)

How representative are the federal party candidates (so far)? We crunched the numbers. And the meth crisis was a provinc... Read more

10 Sep 2019

33mins

Ranked #6

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Ep.27 - Bozo Volcano

Ep.27 - Bozo Volcano

The Alberta election was Jason Kenney's to lose, and with bozos raining down like a nauseating Vesuvius, it looks like h... Read more

9 Apr 2019

32mins

Ranked #7

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Ep. 47 - Is Scheer Done?

Ep. 47 - Is Scheer Done?

Jen's back! And she's kept a list of the worst election moments. Plus, will the Conservatives kick out Andrew Scheer? An... Read more

29 Oct 2019

42mins

Ranked #8

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Ep.28 - Provinces At War

Ep.28 - Provinces At War

With the election of Jason Kenney's United Conservative Party in Alberta, the national alliance of conservative premiers... Read more

23 Apr 2019

33mins

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Ep. 54 - The Biggest Resignation Of The Year

Ep. 54 - The Biggest Resignation Of The Year

Andrew “Everybody’s Second Choice” Scheer is no longer the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. OPPO unpacks the ... Read more

17 Dec 2019

36mins

Ranked #10

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Ep.30 - The Best And Worst Election Ads So Far

Ep.30 - The Best And Worst Election Ads So Far

Grab a bowl of all-dressed Ruffles and settle in for this review of the first run of federal election ads. Then, a look ... Read more

21 May 2019

36mins

Ranked #11

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Ep. 50 - 50 Things We Want From The 43rd Parliament

Ep. 50 - 50 Things We Want From The 43rd Parliament

For our 50th episode, we have 50 demands for the government. What's on your wish list? Email oppo@canadalandshow.com or... Read more

19 Nov 2019

45mins

Ranked #12

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Ep.33 - Don't Worry Britain, Stephen Harper Will Fix Brexit

Ep.33 - Don't Worry Britain, Stephen Harper Will Fix Brexit

Who should be allowed to pay for political advertising in Canada? Conservative MP and Foreign Affairs Critic Erin O’Tool... Read more

2 Jul 2019

33mins

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Ep. 46 - About Last Night

Ep. 46 - About Last Night

OPPO breaks down the election results from the midst of the Liberal victory (sort of) party. Get in touch at oppo@canada... Read more

22 Oct 2019

17mins

Ranked #14

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Ep. 51 - Ministry Of Pandering

Ep. 51 - Ministry Of Pandering

We take a look at the Liberal government’s cabinet appointments, check in on the scandals and simmering resentment in Ca... Read more

26 Nov 2019

35mins

Ranked #15

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Ep.34 - Does Québec Get A Pass On Racism?

Ep.34 - Does Québec Get A Pass On Racism?

Québec’s secularism bill is a godawful tragedy, the NDP’s platform leaves a lot to be desired, and Andrew Scheer is feel... Read more

16 Jul 2019

28mins

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Ep. 49 - Lisa Raitt’s Conservative Party Autopsy

Ep. 49 - Lisa Raitt’s Conservative Party Autopsy

The former deputy leader of the Conservative Party just lost her seat. She opens up about what went wrong in the electio... Read more

12 Nov 2019

49mins

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Ep. 53 - OPPO Goes Nuclear

Ep. 53 - OPPO Goes Nuclear

By popular demand, we take a look at nuclear energy in Canada. Plus a check-in with the bubbling oil sands of resentment... Read more

10 Dec 2019

40mins

Ranked #18

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Ep.14 - The Liberals Are Doing An Awful Job On Justice

Ep.14 - The Liberals Are Doing An Awful Job On Justice

A look at the state of justice in Canada, as explained by the fervour over a convicted killer's move to a healing lodge ... Read more

9 Oct 2018

39mins

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Ep. 45 - We Haven't Gotten To Truth Yet

Ep. 45 - We Haven't Gotten To Truth Yet

It's a special pre-election bonus OPPO! We talk about the party platforms and issues that actually matter to Indigenous ... Read more

18 Oct 2019

42mins

Ranked #20

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Ep. 57 - Peter MacKay's Yoga Tweet Apology Tour

Ep. 57 - Peter MacKay's Yoga Tweet Apology Tour

The race to replace Andrew Scheer as Conservative leader is on. Who are the key players, and what issues do they face in... Read more

11 Feb 2020

32mins

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