Politics Is Broken

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Canada’s Social Media Ban Problem

Is Canada trying to protect kids online... or just trying to regulate the internet after it has already escaped the barn, stolen the tractor, and opened a TikTok account?

Jun 14
49 min

Hoekstra Go Home!

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Peter Hoekstra is back in the headlines after reposting Donald Trump’s “51st state” comments... because apparently diplomacy now comes with a re

Jun 7
43 min

F-Bombs In Politics

Is politics getting nastier... or just more honest? This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa talk about the collapse of political decorum, the rise of insul

May 31
44 min

The Pros and Cons of Alberta Leaving Canada

This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa take on Alberta separatism... the political idea that sounds simple until someone asks, “Okay, but who’s paying for

May 24
50 min

Should We Take Alberta Separation Seriously?

Should we take Alberta separation seriously? On one hand, most Albertans still don’t appear to want it. On the other hand, separatists reportedly submitted nearly 302,00

May 17
44 min

Mark Carney's Mistake

Is Mark Carney opening the door for the NDP? This week, Brittlestar and Lisa B talk about Carney’s economic update, the concerns raised in Althia Raj’s Toronto Star opin

May 3
52 min

Alberta’s “Slopaganda” Problem

There’s a lot of “slop” online right now… and some of it is starting to shape real-world conversations. In this episode, Brittlestar and Lisa unpack the rise of AI-gener

Apr 26
53 min

Conservative Death Spiral

When political branding stops matching reality… what happens next? In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa explore what they call a potential “Conser

Apr 19
46 min

From Convoy to Cabinet? The Floor Crossing Crisis

Canada’s political landscape just took a strange turn. In this episode of Politics Is Broken, we break down the wave of floor crossings that has pushed the Liberals to w

Apr 12
55 min

Reacting to the Most Insane Headlines This Week (War, Trump & the Moon)

What happens when the headlines are too chaotic to ignore… but too exhausting to fully process? You react. This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and Lisa react t

Apr 5
51 min

Is Ottawa Broken… or Are We?

What happens when you stop watching politics… and actually go see it? This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar heads to Ottawa to speak at Carleton University’s Kest

Mar 29
53 min

Doug Ford & The Spice Girls (and no more FOI)

Ontario’s government says it wants to modernize transparency laws. Critics say it looks more like hiding the paperwork. This week on Politics Is Broken, Brittlestar and

Mar 15
51 min

Epstein's War - Canada's Costly Cover Up

Brittlestar and Lisa tackle a week that somehow managed to get worse. From Mark Carney's principled Davos speech to his awkward endorsement of the US-Israeli strikes on I

Mar 8
44 min

Science Explains How Trump Got Elected

Science says we’re getting dimmer…and politics is sprinting to the cognitive bottom. In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa unpack the Rev

Mar 1
47 min

Conservative Party LEAK: Why MPs are Fleeing to the Liberals

The "Conservative Party of Canada" is leaking. In this episode of Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa dive into the shocking news of Edmonton MP Matt Jener

Feb 22
46 min

IS Canada Better Than The US?

A heavy week in Canada sparks a tough (and surprisingly data-filled) question: is Canada actually better than the U.S.? In this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart (B

Feb 15
50 min

What the Hell Is Happening in the USA? - w/ Eric Ham

What’s really happening in the United States…and how did American democracy get to this point? On this episode of Politics is Broken, Stewart and Lisa are joined by U.S.

Feb 8
1 h 06 min

Are Conservatives Drunk on Poilievre?

The Conservative Party just held a leadership convention in Calgary and—surprise—Pierre Poilievre walked away with a huge vote of confidence. But was it unity…or just mus

Feb 1
55 min

Carney's Revenge

"Nostalgia is not a strategy." This week on Politics Is Broken, Stewart (Brittlestar) and Lisa dive into the fallout from Davos 2026, where Prime Minister Mark Carney fi

Jan 25
51 min

Informed Not Incapacitated - Replying to Comments

Brittlestar and Lisa wade bravely into the comment section (together… for safety) to do a little “Reply in the Comments” palate-cleanse… because the world is a dumpster f

Jan 18
54 min

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What listeners say

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This show has a great vibe for discussing Canadian politics - low key, in depth but funny and smart - the hosts are great together - HOWEVER - the latest episode on various gender issues in Alberta is shocking - clearly the hosts have not read The Cass Report, heard of Sex matters or read Trans by Helen Joyce - instead they just repeated misinformation which has been thoroughly debunked by reputable organizations. Really disappointing.

angrylf · Nov 2025

The podcast modified its name slightly with the departure of Steve Boots, but the gab is still incredible even though it’s only Lisa and Brittlestar now. This podcast is a must-listen to help understand the state of Canada from the centre-left paradigm that most Canadians share.

Oriongraphic · Sep 2025

This show has the perfect vibe for discussing Canadian politics - low key, in depth but funny and smart - the hosts are great together - wish I’d found out about it earlier.

angrylf · May 2025

As a Canadian stuck south of the border, this pod gives me so much joy. It’s funny, informative, and strikes just the right tone. Long may it run!

Cousin TInkerbelle · Feb 2025

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