My wife says I should have been less modest in the way I introduced this episode. She probably has a point. Hey everyone, check out this slammin' podcast episode with even more PW than usual!
What I appreciated about this episode especially was your off-the-cuff, candid responses. It was nice to hear some of your perspectives by themselves within their own context. I wish that the environment was less toxic so that journalists were allowed to consciously share their perspectives outside of the journalism itself. It builds on the idea of separation between journalist and columnist. It'd be nice for "citizen" to be a hat that can be worn and discussed, too.
Look Paul. No Bullshit. You are the best political journalist in Canada; you have EARNED that public trust; and you have EARNED the post Maclean’s career. And I am delighted that you have maintained your “voice”, albeit via electronic media. Best wishes for the New Year.
The best way to understand any journalists views via social media, is through this type of mailbag response, served by a q and a podcast where the q’s are not known in advance and the a’s are spontaneous.
Not to belabour a point but credibility is key when so many journalists on line are partisan.
Person approaching old age, dependent on hearing aids and tethered to the screen/keyboard in this gig economy probably till I die, begs to differ. I *greatly* appreciate the audio options! Especially the chance to listen to PW's voice but also happy to get chores/exercise in while listening to the app's auto-reader.
Really enjoyed the podcast and could comment on a lot of it, but will pick up on only two things. First of all at the 15:18 mark you talk about how bad it could be for Canada if the U.S. President refers to us as a failed national state. But I seem to recall that a long time ago Trudeau referred to Canada as a post-national state, so I'm thinking the damage has already been done. Secondly, you might want to keep the success of your writing and podcasts on the down-low, as the Lib-Dip coalition doesn't care for successful, well run companies (like banks, grocery stores, oil & gas companies) so they may come after you for an excess profits tax!
I appreciate your comment that you wish people would go to original sources more. Lots of times (well ... too many anyway) I've found myself going around saying, but he didn't SAY that! Scoring cheap points is a bad habit for a lot of media and the only way past that is through it.
I quite enjoyed this, thanks, in particular the sociological assessment of the Tory caucus we have versus the more urban and urbane Tory MPs that might be coming. Am I wrong in perceiving that Liberal MPs tend to be more alike than different -- educated, successful, attractive, ambitious?
Really enjoyed this one. It was chockablock with interesting observations but I especially appreciated the point about the potential effects of broadened CPC caucus and the Flanagan remark on the hazards of too large a coalition.
P.S. I’ve noticed that the new Canadian Future Party hasn’t broken through the popular consciousness yet. I’m not a partisan but I’d still love to hear you get Dominic Cardy on the show for a conversation.
Hey Paul, regarding your comment about not wanting to be the 50th person to write about a big story, your substack is where, by deliberate choice, I get most of my current events. Way back when Macleans was a news magazine, I used it as the filter through which I paid attention to current events: "If it made it into Macleans, it's probably worth knowing about." For better or worse, you're my filter now. If you're not writing about it, then I probably won't pay attention to it. So, I'd encourage you to wander a bit closer to those big stories, especially because your coverage comes along with your unique analysis, opinion and wit. Thanks for everything you're doing!
My humble request for the new year: more reports on the jazz music scene. Especially enjoy it when you point out a new artist I haven’t yet heard about.
My wife says I should have been less modest in the way I introduced this episode. She probably has a point. Hey everyone, check out this slammin' podcast episode with even more PW than usual!
Smash that like button, as they say.
What I appreciated about this episode especially was your off-the-cuff, candid responses. It was nice to hear some of your perspectives by themselves within their own context. I wish that the environment was less toxic so that journalists were allowed to consciously share their perspectives outside of the journalism itself. It builds on the idea of separation between journalist and columnist. It'd be nice for "citizen" to be a hat that can be worn and discussed, too.
Have a great Christmas!
Look Paul. No Bullshit. You are the best political journalist in Canada; you have EARNED that public trust; and you have EARNED the post Maclean’s career. And I am delighted that you have maintained your “voice”, albeit via electronic media. Best wishes for the New Year.
Very much enjoyed hearing your mailbag podcast.. keep building trust .. most critical to build on what you have established!
The best way to understand any journalists views via social media, is through this type of mailbag response, served by a q and a podcast where the q’s are not known in advance and the a’s are spontaneous.
Not to belabour a point but credibility is key when so many journalists on line are partisan.
Do it again sometime?
Do not want to be critical but I prefer reading than listening. I find the same with other people of my old age.
You can read the transcript on Substack (see the button ⬆️) and on the Apple podcast app fyi.
Person approaching old age, dependent on hearing aids and tethered to the screen/keyboard in this gig economy probably till I die, begs to differ. I *greatly* appreciate the audio options! Especially the chance to listen to PW's voice but also happy to get chores/exercise in while listening to the app's auto-reader.
I listen to him on CBC and Radio Canada live. He is good in both languages.
Really enjoyed the podcast and could comment on a lot of it, but will pick up on only two things. First of all at the 15:18 mark you talk about how bad it could be for Canada if the U.S. President refers to us as a failed national state. But I seem to recall that a long time ago Trudeau referred to Canada as a post-national state, so I'm thinking the damage has already been done. Secondly, you might want to keep the success of your writing and podcasts on the down-low, as the Lib-Dip coalition doesn't care for successful, well run companies (like banks, grocery stores, oil & gas companies) so they may come after you for an excess profits tax!
This was a great podcast. Keep going!
I appreciate your comment that you wish people would go to original sources more. Lots of times (well ... too many anyway) I've found myself going around saying, but he didn't SAY that! Scoring cheap points is a bad habit for a lot of media and the only way past that is through it.
"late" career ... you're still a young man, sir!
Loved the podcast.
I quite enjoyed this, thanks, in particular the sociological assessment of the Tory caucus we have versus the more urban and urbane Tory MPs that might be coming. Am I wrong in perceiving that Liberal MPs tend to be more alike than different -- educated, successful, attractive, ambitious?
Really enjoyed this one. It was chockablock with interesting observations but I especially appreciated the point about the potential effects of broadened CPC caucus and the Flanagan remark on the hazards of too large a coalition.
P.S. I’ve noticed that the new Canadian Future Party hasn’t broken through the popular consciousness yet. I’m not a partisan but I’d still love to hear you get Dominic Cardy on the show for a conversation.
Great podcast. Thank-you.
Canada is bull-sh*!!ing. We used to be a serious country but unfortunately too parochial, too moralistic, too judgy.
Pls pls pls do something about Luigi! I know you will make it complex, interesting and informative.
Yeah, this one was great too.
Hey Paul, regarding your comment about not wanting to be the 50th person to write about a big story, your substack is where, by deliberate choice, I get most of my current events. Way back when Macleans was a news magazine, I used it as the filter through which I paid attention to current events: "If it made it into Macleans, it's probably worth knowing about." For better or worse, you're my filter now. If you're not writing about it, then I probably won't pay attention to it. So, I'd encourage you to wander a bit closer to those big stories, especially because your coverage comes along with your unique analysis, opinion and wit. Thanks for everything you're doing!
A really great podcast, thank you both. Thank you to your crew that helps you put it all together.
I look forward to future interviews and substacks, especially with the young Russian dissident.
Happy 2025 to us all!
My humble request for the new year: more reports on the jazz music scene. Especially enjoy it when you point out a new artist I haven’t yet heard about.
Opening up a bit more to us, thanks! A nice listen.