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Spoiled, lazy, or left behind? One generation’s struggle with underemployment

There’ll be no podcast this week, as my American co-host Jake is too busy celebrating his crazed American holiday of Thanksgiving. But we’ll be back soon. In the mean time, here is an editorial I recently wrote about unemployment for a local Christian magazine I sometimes write for. I was a bit leery about publishing [...]

Mayor interviews

Hey look at this, an update that’s not a podcast! As part of my ongoing quest to interview every single relevant politician in British Columbia, I recently completed a series of interviews with the mayors of my province’s three biggest cities, all of whom are currently running for re-election. They’ve all been published in the [...]

Filibuster podcast, episode seven

Got a new podcast for you guys! In this week’s epsiode, Jake and I tackle a variety of interesting topics including the new governments of Greece and Italy, the Congressional insider trading scandal, the legal future of Obamacare, and a preview of the 2012 Senate races to watch. Plus — side issues! Filibuster podcast, November [...]

Filibuster podcast, episode six

In this week’s podcast, Jake and I talk more about the Herman Cain sex scandal, as well as the Keystone pipeline debate, the future of the Super Committee, and a wrap-up of recent mid-term US elections across the country. Filibuster podcast, November 9, 2011

Podcast, episode five

Here we go, episode five! In this week’s podcast, Jake and I discuss the recent troubles of some of the GOP primary front-runners, the Palestinians and their efforts to gain recognition at UNESCO, the wrap-up of this year’s Commonwealth summit, and Anonymous’ efforts to bring down Mexican drug lords. Filibuster podcast, episode 5, November 2, 2011.

Filibuster podcast, episode four!

Another week, another podcast. In this week’s episode, Jake and I discuss the death of Momar Quaddaffi, the end of the Iraq war, the European Union’s financial woes, controversy surrounding the CBC, and, of course, our pet side issues of the week. Thanks everyone for the positive feedback, by the way. Hopefully we’ll have the [...]

Filibuster podcast episode three!

This week, Jake and I discuss the rise of Herman Cain, America’s conflict between illegal immigration and federalism, the NDP leadership race in Canada, and the ongoing troubles of the Catholic Church. Filibuster Podcast Episode 2, October 18, 2011

Filibuster podcast, episode 2

Hope you guys enjoyed last week’s podcast. I apologize for the awkward way it was uploaded. Hopefully this week’s is a bit more accessible. This week Jake and I tackle another flurry of fun topics including Sarah Palin, Occupy Wall Street, the Afghanistan War, and whether Mormons are Christians. Enjoy! Filibuster podcast, Episode 2, October 12, 2011

Podcast pilot

As a Canadian, one thing I’ve always enjoyed is chatting about politics with an American friend, and being able to share and contrast what’s going on in our respective countries. It can lead to some good banter. For a few weeks now, my Missouri friend Jake and I have been recording private podcasts with each [...]

New Canada Guide on its way!

Hey guys, I’m going to be taking a break from writing new blog articles for a while to focus on another project. As I’ve mentioned in passing, a total revamp of my Canada Guide has long been something I’ve wanted to pursue, and now that I have some free time, I’ve finally gotten started. I got [...]




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