The Numbers
Éric Grenier and Philippe J. Fournier
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With Liberal friends like these...
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03/22/24 • 60 min
This week, Philippe and Éric chat about some of the latest federal numbers and how a trio of provincial Liberal leaders have come out against the carbon tax, putting Justin Trudeau in a bind. We also discuss what the political future of Liberal MP Anthony Housefather could mean for his riding on the island of Montreal. Plus, we have provincial polling out of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, we answer some mailbag questions and Philippe puts Éric to the test with The Quiz.
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Proving the polls right
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03/08/24 • 50 min
If the proof of the pudding is in the eating, is the proof of the polls in Durham? We break down the results of this week's federal byelection as well as some new national polls. We then answer listener questions about the NDP's performance, the possibility of having an interim PM forced onto the hustings, and whether the Conservatives have the biggest tent. Then, Philippe tests Éric's knowledge of a pivotal Ontario election.
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Races for second places
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02/23/24 • 78 min
A new poll shows the NDP within spitting distance (yes, Philippe, that's a real thing) of the Liberals in the race for second place. What to make of it — and some recent controversies that are dogging the Liberals? We also discuss new poll numbers showing the Ontario Liberals well ahead of the NDP for runner-up status behind Doug Ford, as well as a survey on the race to become the leader of the opposition Alberta New Democrats. We answer questions on federal fundraising, the split on the right in B.C. and the linguistic split in New Brunswick. Then, Philippe quizzes Éric on some provincial premiers.
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Will the NDP pull the plug?
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02/09/24 • 78 min
We discuss the latest threats from the New Democrats to rip up their confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals and just how likely it is that this could lead to the fall of the government. We also chat about new polls on how Canadians view support for Ukraine and where the parties stand in Quebec as chatter increases on the possibility of a third referendum on sovereignty. Plus, we discuss an upset byelection win in P.E.I., answer listener questions and put Philippe to the test with another Quiz.
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Dissent in the ranks
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01/26/24 • 49 min
Are cracks starting to show in the Liberal caucus — and can more of them be prevented if the polling numbers don't improve? We also discuss views on health care, new numbers out of Alberta and dive into the listener mailbag. What happens if Donald Trump is unable to be the nominee? And what about the Conservatives' new star recruit in British Columbia?
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Nevermind, Liberals are doomed again
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01/12/24 • 55 min
After polls suggested the gap was narrowing a little between the Liberals and the Conservatives, a new survey puts the Conservatives back into landslide territory. We also discuss new polling on Canadians' views on the U.S. election, some upcoming byelections in Atlantic Canada and answer listener questions. Finally, Philippe gets his revenge on Éric for last week's Quiz.
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The 3rd Annual Over/Under Contest!
The Numbers
12/29/23 • 78 min
On this special episode of The Numbers, we port over a favourite from The Writ Podcast to mark the third edition of what is now our annual holiday tradition: the Over/Under Contest!
Yes, for the third time we throw caution to the wind and make our predictions for the political year to come. Plus, we see who has the most egg on his face from last year's guesses.
This being the last episode of the year, let us take this opportunity to thank you so much for your support of The Numbers in 2023 and wish you and yours all the best for the New Year!
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12/15/23 • 51 min
The latest Abacus Data poll shows a nine-point swing between the Liberals and the Conservatives over the last few weeks, closing the gap to (a still wide) 10 points. Is it a mirage or a Christmas miracle for Justin Trudeau and crew? We also discuss some provincial polling out of the Prairies, an upcoming byelection in Toronto and answer listener questions.
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Have the Liberals hit their floor?
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12/01/23 • 74 min
This week, we chat about the latest polls that show the Liberals flirting with the NDP for third place. We also chat Liberal leadership polling and a little Ontario politics, plus we discuss the naming of the new female co-spokesperson of Québec Solidaire and sit down for a brief chat with Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, male co-spokesperson of the party. We've got listener questions and, of course, The Quiz.
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Could an election make sense for the NDP?
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04/19/24 • 51 min
This week, we assess the pros and the cons of an election for the New Democrats as Jagmeet Singh mulls whether or not to support the Liberal budget. We also chat about an upset PC victory in a Newfoundland and Labrador byelection as well as another poll showing the B.C. Conservatives on the move. We answer listener questions, including whether there is a Joe Manchin-style riding in the House of Commons, and Philippe is put to the test with a Quiz about past busy electoral calendars.
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How many episodes does The Numbers have?
The Numbers currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does The Numbers cover?
The podcast is about News, Elections, Canada, Canadian Politics, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The Numbers?
The episode title 'Proving the polls right' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Numbers?
The average episode length on The Numbers is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Numbers released?
Episodes of The Numbers are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Numbers?
The first episode of The Numbers was released on Aug 16, 2023.
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