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.
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 [...]
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
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
I remember being saddened the first time I learned people don’t actually wear top hats anymore. It’s the kind of depressing fact you’re always learning as a child; one of those gradual revelations that the real world is far less colourful, vibrant, and visually interesting the than the world of comics and cartoons which you’ve grown [...]
A review of Androphilia (2007) by Jack Donovan I remember a conversation I had a few years ago with a certain skirt-chasing friend of mine. The topic was my homosexuality, and whether or not it had any connection to my general lack of female friends. “Obviously,” said my buddy, “you’re only gay because you hate [...]
A letter about British Columbia Dear Eastern Canadians, How are you? If I could get you guys to put down your iPads and commemorative CN Tower snow-globes for just one second, I want to explain British Columbian politics to you. I know you guys have an unfortunate tendency to get trapped in this idea, most [...]
The self-righteousness gripping Canada in the wake of America’s recent credit downgrade has not been limited to a mere defence of our supposedly superior fiscal policies. Those are certainly great, we all agree, but many commentators are now going one step further, arguing that the US’ lengthy legislative impasse over its debt ceiling has highlighted the fundamental bankruptcy of the entire American political system, [...]
