National Post Posted Podcast

Michele Bachmann and the Republicans, Canada’s youth employment

zbozicevic — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:16:54 +0000

On today’s episode, Charles Lewis looks at Michele Bachmann and the Republican hopefuls for the 2012 Presidential race. Kathryn Blaze Carlson and Christine Dobby look at some interesting new trends about the job market and Canada’s youth.

Unschooling, a look at Jack Layton

jorichardson — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:25:09 +0000

On Today’s podcast, Sarah Boesveld chats about unschooling. Is taking your kid out of school a good idea? Also, Chris Selley looks at Canada’s new leader of the opposition, Jack Layton. What can his past tell us about how he will perform in parliament?

The Liberal and NDP post-election stumble

zbozicevic — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:14:18 +0000

In today’s episode, we chat about what’s next for the NDP and the Liberals as the nation waits for the 42nd parliament to kick off.

Wrapping Up the Election Season

admin — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Today, we wrap up a very surprising and eventful election season. National editor Rob Roberts and columnist Scott Stinson join me with voting day just a weekend away.

Scandal, scandal, scandal

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0000

Today on the podcast, reporters Tamsin McMahon and Kathryn Blaze Carlson chat with editorial board member Matt Gurney on the scandals swirling around the election.

Election 2011 preview

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0000

Today, the political games are afoot. Canada is headed to yet another federal election. This week, columnist Scott Stinson and Full Comment editor Kelly McParland talk about what we’ve got to look forward to as we head to the polls.

Scandal! Budget!

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0000

This week on the podcast, we’re looking to Ottawa. Post editorial board member Tasha Kheiriddin talks to us about the upcoming budget and the scandals that have plagued our nation’s capital.

Writing on the wall for Gaddafi

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:37:00 +0000

This week, we look at the current turmoil in Libya. Is the writing on the wall for dictator Muammar Gaddafi and what does this mean for the region and the west?

Freedom in Egypt and Stock Markets Merger

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:23:00 +0000

This week: Freedom in Egypt. After weeks of protests and decades of authoritarian rule, Egypt has a chance at democracy. I talk to World Editor Michael Higgins about what’s next for the Middle Eastern country. Also, we join our colleagues at the Financial Post Big Picture podcast for a look at the merger between the TSX and the London Stock Exchange.

Death of personal responsibility

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:22:00 +0000

This week, we take a look at our series on the death of personal responsibility. From the growth of the nanny state to the decline of religion, why can’t we take responsibility for the things we do?

Harper’s five years in power

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:55:00 +0000

This week, we look at the upcoming anniversary of Stephen Harper’s five years in power. What has it meant for politics and the country as a whole.

2010 in review

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:48:00 +0000

What were the biggest stories of 2010? World Editor Mick Higgins, National Editor Rob Roberts and Toronto Editor Ron Wadden talk about the events that shaped the year.

WikiLeaks / Teenage Parents Reality TV

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:11:00 +0000

This week, WikiLeaks stunned the world by releasing hundreds of secret U.S. State Department memos. World Editor Mick Higgins talks about the fallout from this groundshaking event. Also, Scott Stinson talks about a new breed of reality TV programs; shows about teenage parents. Is it too far even for reality TV?

Grinding/Royal Love Engagement

admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:01:00 +0000

This week, Joe O’ Connor looks at grinding. What is it and why does it have high schools up in arms. Also, Peter Goodspeed looks at what love has to do with the royal engagement between Prince William and Kate Middleton

West is in danger/ Red tape hurts innovation.

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:00 +0000

This week, columnist Kevin Libin chats about controversial author Mark Steyn. Steyn argues that the West is in danger from rising powers and demographic stresses. Is he right? Also, Adam McDowell looks at how government red tape is hurting innovation in Canada.

Ahmed Khadr/Hutchinson on Afghanistan

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:56:00 +0000

This week, reporter Stewart Bell talks about new revelations that shed light on the life of Ahmed Khadr, the head of one of Canada’s most notorious families and a man with suspected links to terrorism. Also Brian Hutchinson talks to us about his recent stint in Afghanistan and what’s in store for that country with Canadian forces set to leave in 2011

Nordiques Return? / Quantified Self

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Fifteen years after they left Canada, Quebec City is scheming to bring back their beloved Nordiques. Graeme Hamilton talks with Ron Nurwisah about the city’s plans and the political impact of trying to bring the NHL back to the city. — National Post reporter Kathryn Blaze Carlson tells us about the Quantified Self. People all over the world are tracking how many times they make keystrokes, whether butter helps them with math and how often they point North.

The New Face of the Mafia in Canada

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:54:00 +0000

In this special edition of the podcast we are joined by senior National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys. In Saturday’s newspaper he’s kicking off a three part series on the new face of the Mafia in Canada.

Native Tobacco Industry/Divorce in Social Media/Fall Parliament Session

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:53:00 +0000

This week health reporter Tom Blackwell kicks off a five-part series on the explosive growth of the illegal native tobacco industry, and why it’s such a tough problem for Ottawa to solve.–As the real life consequences of cyberspace decisions become apparent, divorcing couples are increasingly agreeing to practice safe surfing—that is, leaving the dirty laundry in the proverbial laundry bin, rather than spewing it into Facebookland or the Twittersphere. Kathryn Blaze-Carlson explains how social media is changing divorce.–And finally columnist John Ivison previews the fall session of Parliament: what’s in store for political watchers in the coming months as the politicians head back to the House of Commons.

Copper Theft, US Anchor Babies and The Dark Matter

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +0000

This week, Mary Vallis talks about the dangerous rise in copper theft. Post columnist Allen Abel looks at the phenomenon of anchor babies and what they mean for migrants wanting to stay in the U.S. Finally, Adam McDowell looks at how the search for Dark Matter has taken scientists to a mine near Sudbury, Ontario.

Psychological studies, national debate about immigration, John McCain and his quest to return to Senate.

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:39:00 +0000

Researchers at UBC have found that all those psychological studies on human nature might jus be a bunch of hooey. Adam McDowell explains why.

Kathryn Blaze Carlson has been following the path of the MV Sun Sea and the refugees on board. Their arrival has sparked a spirited national debate about immigration.

What do you do after you fail to win the White House? Allen Abel writes about Senator John McCain and his quest to return to the Senate.

Marquee sports facilities, the Caesar’s torrid history, Brian Hutchinson on the front lines

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:51:00 +0000

Are Canada’s cities undergoing a renaissance in stadiums? The Post’s Ron Nurwisah talks to Kathryn Blaze Carlson about how cities from coast to coast are having fierce debates about their marquee sports facilities

Adam McDowell makes us one degree less Canadian by telling me about the Caesar’s torrid history, which may not have began in this country.

And for the next six weeks, the Post’s Brian Hutchinson will be embedded with Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Ron Nurwisah chats with him about his experiences on the front lines.

Conrad Black writes about prison

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

In Saturday’s Post, Conrad Black writes an exclusive column about his time in prison and his newfound freedom. Chief business correspondent Theresa Tedesco and Managing Editor, Comment Jonathan Kay join Ron Nurwisah for a chat about how prison has changed Lord Black and what he might do now.

What’s next for Conrad Black, Israel’s controversial new Judaism law

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:34:00 +0000

He’s out on bail, but what challenges does Conrad Black face now? Also, a controversial new law being proposed in Israel has Jews all over the world concerned

Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside/The Man with No Name

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:21:00 +0000

Is Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on the rise? After spending a month living in the controversial Woodward’s building, the Post’s Brian Hutchinson gives Ron Nurwisah his final thoughts on whether the city’s richest and poorest residents can share the same space. Adrian Humphreys updates Mary Vallis on the case of the man with no name.

Special G20 edition

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

In this special G20 edition of our podcast, Paul Vieira talks about what economic issues world leaders will be talking about this weekend. Also, Kenyon Wallace talks about the massive security apparatus behind the summit and what it means for Toronto and Huntsville.

Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside/World Cup/G20

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:13:00 +0000

What happens when you put a $400-million condo project in the heart of one of Canada’s worst neighbourhoods? The Post’s Brian Hutchinson speaks with Ron Nurwisah about spending a month in Vancouver’s Woodward’s building to see what kind of impact it’s having on the Downtown Eastside. Is it South Africa’s time to shine during this month’s World Cup? South-African born author Richard Poplak tells Ron Nurwisah why the soccer tournament is more than just a sports spectacle; it’s also a coming-out-party for a young democracy. With the G8 and G20 summits coming to Ontario in a few short weeks, National Post reporter Kenyon Wallace walks us through the costs, the controversy and the consternation.

Facebook’s next frontier/Battle for Kandahar

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:28:00 +0000

Facebook is entering a new era — the social media giant announced radical changes to its privacy policies. This week Ron Nurwisah chats with technology reporter Matt Hartley about Facebook’s next frontier. And this weekend, the National Post takes a special look at the battle for Kandahar. As Canada and the United States prepare for a major operational offensive, Brian Hutchinson takes us inside the Afghani city.

No-name prisoner/Supreme Court on Conrad Black/Suicide notes collection

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:29:00 +0000

Today: the man with no name, a mysterious individual who is being in a Canadian prison since 2006 and refuses to reveal his true identity. Financial Post’s Theresa Tedesco talks about a crucial Supreme Court decision that can have a huge impact on former media baron Conrad Black. And Kathryn Blaze-Carlson got a peek at the world’s largest collection of suicide notes. She explains who their keeper is and why they are worthwhile reading.

Corruption in US / Look back on GG / The Big Listen

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:30:00 +0000

From the most rural of counties to Washington, D.C., corruption runs throughout the entire U.S. political system. Ron Nurwisah talks to feature writer Allen Abel about a four-part series on corruption across America. The series begins in this weekend’s National Post.

Nearly five years into Governor General Micaelle Jean’s reign, Adam McDowell tracks her final forays across Canada and looks back at whether her leadership has been a success.

And Kevin Libin takes us inside the Big Listen, a progressive movement launched by the new, left-of-Tory new Alberta Party. Call them left-leaning, call them progressive. Just don’t call them Liberals.

Tobacco Farmers, Holland Liberation, Ruling on Media Sources

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

This week, National Post editor in chief Doug Kelly discusses a landmark Supreme Court ruling that says journalists do not have an absolute right to protect their sources. Then, Tom Blackwell visited Ontario’s farming country to figure out whether a new program to curb tobacco crops is working. And on the anniversary of the Canadian liberation of Holland in 1945, columnist Peter Kuitenbrouwer talks about how Canadian soldiers gave his Dutch family hope after a brutal war.

U.K. Election / Americanization of Canada’s Courts / Barbara Budd interview

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Shannon Kari explores the Americanization of Canada’s court system. A word of advice to you: Don’t try to plead the fifth. No matter what you’ve seen on TV, that doesn’t fly in our country. And Mary Vallis will tell us all about her interview with yours truly, Barbara Budd. Just what am I going to do now that my 17-year-run as co-host of As It Happens is ending?

Canada’s controversial seal hunt, violence in Sikh temples and a flap over sexual education

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Peter Kuitenbouwer got up close and personal with seal hunters as their season began in Newfoundland last week. He tells us what he saw. Megan O’Toole takes us inside the increasingly violent power struggles in Canada’s Sikh centres. And Charlie Lewis walks us through the flap over changes to sexual education in Ontario’s schools, which led to a Dalton McGuinty flip-flop this week.

Sex and Vatican / Matrimonial Matchmaking / NHL playoffs

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Mary Vallis and Charles Lewis talk about how the Vatican should proceed in the ongoing sex abuse scandal. Then, a look at arranged-marriage-dot-com. Kathryn Blaze Carlson explores how the age-old tradition of matrimonial matchmaking is getting a modern twist online, and how it’s happening right here in Canada. Finally, the Post’s Noah Love and hockey columnist Michael Traikos talk about their five favourite things in these NHL playoffs. Tune in at nationalpost.com/podcasts

Academics looking to spark a new discipline

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

This week, the Post’s New York correspondent Janet Whitman looks at a group of academics looking to spark a new discipline, Male Studies. Also, political columnist John Ivison on the fall of Tory Cabinet Minister Helena Guergis.

Science and saints, international adoption and no-spend challenge

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

On this week’s podcast, nationalpost.com’s Ron Nurwisah chats with Charles Lewis on how science plays a role in the Catholic Church’s canonization process. Natalie Alcoba talks about the ethical and cultural implications of international adoption and from our FP Big Picture Podcast, Mary Vallis on her no-spend challenge in March.

Moscow Subway Bombing

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Explosions triggered by female suicide bombers in trains at two Moscow underground stations killed dozens in the worst attack on the Russian capital since February 2004. National Post’s Mary Vallis talks on the phone to Alan Broach, one of the passengers on the attacked subway line. Mr. Broach, a partner in the tax department in PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ Moscow office, was on his way to work shortly after 8 am when the second bomb went off.

Deep Thinkers/Bieber/Coulter

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

This weekend, Don Martin is attending Canada 150, the so-called “deep thinkers” conference organized by the Liberals. He explains whether it will revive the party’s future. Ben Kaplan introduces Ron Nurwisah to Justin Bieber, the 16-year-old from Stratford, Ont whose mall appearances cause riots and who’s sold millions of records. What’s the secret to his success? And Kevin Libin was at the centre of the storm this week as he reported on the controversy Ann Coulter created across Canada. He talks about the right wing commentator’s not so friendly relationship with Canada.

Infamous Phelps Family/Glenn Beck

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Kevin Libin talks about Nate Phelps, the outcast of an infamous U.S. Family that protests soldiers’ funeral. The Post’s Ron Nurwisah chats with Charles Lewis about the rise of Glenn Beck and what makes the American right-wing talk show host so popular. Also, a chat with Post reporter Adam McDowell on Canada’s plans to upgrade its fighter jets.

Panty Tree and other stories

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Kathryn Carlson has written about how medical advancements are changing the idea of family in Canada, and how related legislation is some prospective parents underground. And in a National Post exclusive, reporter Shannon Kari interviews John Felderhof, the only person prosecuted for the Bre-X scandal of the late 1990s.

Bre-X’s John Felderhof speaks

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

In a National Post exclusive, reporter Shannon Kari interviews John Felderhof, the only person prosecuted for the Bre-X scandal of the late 1990s.

The ‘R’ word / Oscars / Budget

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Adam McDowell takes us through the growing frenzy over the “r-word.” The phrase “retarded” keeps popping up everywhere from Washington to Hollywood and it’s raising hackles in the United States, where disability activists are on a mission to have it removed from the lexicon. But as one might expect, America’s free speech advocates say the whole matter is being blown out of proportion. The National Post’s arts team makes their Oscar picks ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards. Who will win best actress, best animated film, and best picture? National Post’s Brad Frenette asks arts writer Ben Kaplan and film critic Chris Knight for their Oscar picks. Post columnists Don Martin and Tasha Kheiriddin join host Chris Selley to discuss Wednesday’s incredibly long and “paternalistic” Throne Speech, a bizarre proposal to alter the national anthem and Thursday’s federal budget — which raises a serious question: Whatever happened to fiscal conservatism?

Politics and the stimulus, Pope Pius XII’s legacy

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

National editor Scott Stinson chats with columnist John Ivison about Ottawa getting back to work and the upcoming budget. Also, the Post’s Ron Nurwisah chats with columnist Kevin Libin on the stimulus. Did it work or is it just a lot of money spent badly. Finally, the Post’s religion writer Charles Lewis chats about the controversy around the Catholic church’s attempt to canonize Pope Pius XII, the church’s head during the Second World War.

Haiti revisited; YouTube turns 5

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Kathryn Blaze Carlson and Tyler Anderson, a reporter and photographer team recently returned from Haiti. In Leogane, they saw ruins and devastation beyond belief. But they also saw much more. They share their impressions of how the earthquake-ravaged nation as it rebuilds. Ron Nurwisah speaks to technology reporter Matt Hartley about the fifth anniversary of YouTube. How has the video sharing site changed the internet and our lives in a few short years, and where will it go from here?

Canada’s powerful colonel charged with murders

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

When murder charges were laid against one of Canada’s most powerful colonels this week, National Post reporter Kenyon Wallace rushed to CFB Trenton for the story. He’ll tell us about the atmosphere at the base, the rumblings in the community and latest in the case against Russell Williams. What’s the buzz on Google Buzz? Technology reporter Matt Hartley takes us inside Google’s latest offering. Buzz allows users to include post photos, web links and random thoughts to Gmail instead Facebook or Twitter. How does it differ from other social networking tools, and how will it affect their business? Matt explains. And lastly, it’s Vancouver’s time to shine in the Olympic spotlight. Not even weather woes can dampen spirits out west. The Post’s Ron Nurwisah talks to Bruce Arthur, our sports columnist, about how the city has prepared, Canada’s potential medal haul and the snow deficit dogging the mountains.

Super Bowl goes anti-abortion?

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Can this weekend’s Super Bowl Sunday surpass Janet Jackson’s Nipplegate? A 30-second anti-abortion ad featuring college star quarterback Tim Tebow is raising eyebrows. Karen Hawthorne talks to reporter Charles Lewis about the scheduled ad spot that has women’s groups criticizing CBS, and others worried about Tebow’s future in professional sports. A look at the new Equality Bill that grabbed headlines in Britain this week when it drew criticism from the Pope, who argued it would force the church to hire gay employees. Adam McDowell tells me about the 22-page bill behind the controversy. Its goal is to make equality a reality, despite Britain’s problems with racism and a persistent class system/Can Canadian hospitals learn something from Toyota’s assembly line? Reporter Tom Blackwell tells Jeremy Barker that Toyota’s manufacturing philosophy can help speed the lengthy wait times for Emergency Rooms.

iPad hype, pedestrian death spike

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000

The wait is finally over and this week the world got its first look at the iPad, the latest brainchild from Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. Does the iPad, which supports digital books and newspapers, live up to its hype? Financial Post technology reporter Matt Hartley about what the future holds for Apple’s latest creation. In Toronto, a spike of 14 pedestrian deaths just this month has city officials and police scrambling to take action. Matthew Coutts spent time with officers on a downtown Toronto safety blitz. A Christian university in British Columbia has been ‘blacklisted’ — as they see it — by the country’s largest association of university teachers because the school’s faculty members have to sign a statement of Christian faith before being hired. Charlie Lewis debates whether an an overtly religious environment and academic freedom can coexist.

Conrad Black McGill University lecture

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Conrad Black delivered a lecture on Richard Nixon to poli-sci students at McGill University on Wednesday, via phone from his Florida prison.Black, who has published a thousand-page biography of the former president, was given 15 minutes to speak by prison authorities. The lecture was recorded by National Post reporter Graeme Hamilton. We apologize for the quality of the sound.

Haiti aftermath, ‘Liberation’ from MS

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Reporter Peter Goodspeed’s experience on the scene in Haiti, a country shattered by the disaster and a legacy of destitution. Before the Jan. 12 earthquake, Haiti was still struggling to deliver the most basic services to its people: three-quarters of Haitians lived on less than $2-a-day; half had no access to potable water; one-third had no sanitary facilities and only 10% had electricity. Now what?

Is feminism dying on Canadian campuses? Kathryn Blaze Carlson discusses a growing trend that is seeing universities take the “women” out of women’s studies — if they aren’t abandoning the program altogether.

Then, health reporter Tom Blackwell, takes a critical look at the hype surrounding a new “Liberation” treatment for Multiple Sclerosis that has some patients stopping their medication and bringing clinics across the country to a standstill because of the outcry for the procedure.

On the scene in Haiti

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000

In this special enhanced podcast the National Post paints a picture in words and images of the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that virtually destroyed much of Haiti. View photos taken by National Post photographer Tyler Anderson, as you listen to readings of Peter Goodspeed’s stories filed from ground zero in Haiti, with a break in the middle for an interview with Dave Toyson, president World Vision Canada, speaking from a relief compound outside Port-au-Prince.

Using a newer generation ipod, or on your computer using Itunes or Quicktime, you can view photos taken by National Post photographer Tyler Anderson, as you listen to readings of Peter Goodspeed’s stories filed from ground zero in Haiti, with a break in the middle for an interview with Dave Toyson, president World Vision Canada, speaking from a relief compound outside Port-au-Prince.