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The Backbench
CANADALAND
234 episodes
1 week ago

When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need.


Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. 


Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert.


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When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need.


Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. 


Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
Politics
News,
Government,
News Commentary
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When Politics Ruins Friendships
The Backbench
31 minutes 18 seconds
5 months ago
When Politics Ruins Friendships

Political divides are growing, and it’s not just over basic issues anymore. Increasingly, people are feeling differences in basic conduct, morality, and how they approach discussions. These divisions feel too big to ignore.


How do you go about fixing that divide? This week host Sam Konnert sits down with Ryan Broderick to iron things out.


And the latest on the grand meeting of the Premiers in Saskatoon, Carney’s new chief of staff pick and Trump’s doubling of the steel and aluminum tariffs. 


Host: Sam Konnert

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Ryan Broderick


Background reading:

  • 'Dude, I'm Done': When Politics Tears Families And Friendships Apart | NPR
  • Friendship in divided times: People don't want to argue with you as much as you think | BBC
  • It is okay to lose friends due to politics | Johns Hopkins


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The Backbench

When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need.


Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. 


Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.