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The OShow with Laura Babcock

The OShow with Laura Babcock

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Platitudes have no place on this podcast. Laura Babcock is a powerhouse with a reputation for asking tough questions. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. "When you want to be clear about what's going on here, it's on the OShow."

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The OShow with Laura Babcock episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The OShow with Laura Babcock for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The OShow with Laura Babcock episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion featuring American Political Strategist Matthew Dowd and host Laura Babcock. They delve into General Kelly's revelations about Trump's fascism, the risk of another Trump presidency, and the potential impact on America and the world. They also discuss strategies to prevent the rise of right-wing Maple MAGA in Canada, the possibility of a big win for Kamala Harris on Nov 5, and the hopes for Senator Ted Cruz losing in Texas.

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Former Premier Kathleen Wynne reacts to a scathing new Auditor General's report detailing the Ford Government's corrupted processes, billions in wasted tax dollars on projects like Ontario Place and the Science Centre, and unprecedented spending on self-promotion. She decries his many failures and lack of evidence on decisions like bike lanes and tunnels while engaging host Laura Babcock in a debate about how to beat populists like Ford and Polievre in 2025. If you care about the upcoming Ontario and Federal elections, you won't want to miss this discussion!

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In this in-depth and candid OShow appearance, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Foreign Interference Scandal and how MPs act when the TV cameras are off. She urges Canadians to demand solutions from party leaders and not accept simple slogans like Axe the Tax. May explains how to tackle problems of the Climate Crisis, Equity, Affordability, and Fascism in our poly-crisis world. She also discusses the #kamalaharris campaign and the impact it may have on Canada and the world.

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The OShow with Laura Babcock - THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: FORD'S SUMMER OF BBQ, BEER AND BULLSHIT
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07/11/24 • 41 min

From a first-ever LCBO strike and cheesy Ford video about an interactive beer map to more attempts to justify closing the Ontario Science Centre, a Spa (casino) at Ontario Place, hiding phone logs, and the news of Ford's new mega cottage in Muskoka, the people of Ontario are being drowned in a deluge of propaganda and BS this summer. Where is the RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt? Where is the accountability of this PC government? Our Scandal Panel of Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps discuss it with host Laura Babcock.

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The OShow with Laura Babcock - THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK : HOMELESSNESS IN CANADA
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06/27/24 • 38 min

As the homelessness crisis in Canada grows daily, impacting hundreds of thousands of Canadians, including at-risk youth, seniors and refugees, Host Laura Babcock takes a deep dive into the causes and solutions with Skid Row CEO Joe Roberts, who experienced homelessness and walked across Canada with a shopping cart to raise awareness, and Tara Groves-Taylor CEO of Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo located in one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. Every Canadian should hear what they have to say about how to think about and understand the complexities of homelessness to solve the problem together.

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The bombshell announcement that the Ford government is closing the cherished Ontario Science Centre without notice has unleashed outrage across Ontario at a level not seen since the Greenbelt Scandal. Panellists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps analyze Ford's latest scandalous decisions, the waste of taxpayer dollars on the Science Centre move, Ontario Place Spa, and cost overruns on the Ontario Line. They also decry Ford's lack of care for the most vulnerable people in our province, including seniors, families with autism, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty and homelessness—salty language warning.

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When policies are cruel to seniors and lead to their premature deaths just to benefit investors, it is truly horrifying. With Canada facing the "Silver Tsunami" of an aging population turning to privately-owned, for-profit long-term care facilities, Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous discusses with host Laura Babcock the shocking realities of new legislation in Smith's Alberta and Ford's Ontario. She emphasizes that it serves as a warning for the potential destruction of public healthcare if we do not act and voice our concerns immediately!

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In this no-holds-barred interview, host Laura Babcock dives deep with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, pressing on crucial issues. Nothing is off the table, from calling Premier Ford "Corrupt" to shedding light on scandals like Greenbelt, Ontario Place, Highway 413, Staples, Beer, Private Emails, Healthcare, Housing, and Education. The interview also explores Stiles's strategic approach to taking on Ford and whether the NDP and Liberals will fight each other or focus on Ford. Additionally, it delves into the state of Stiles' relationship with former NDP and now Independent MPP Sarah Jama and examines strategies to ensure her party's communications can effectively rival Ford's. If you care about the future of Ontario and, by extension, Canada, you won't want to miss a moment.

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The OShow with Laura Babcock - THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL DOES FORD THINK HE'S KING?
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06/11/24 • 33 min

After creating the most expensive and massive cabinet in Ontario's history and taking an almost five-month vacation from accountability in Queen's Park, our Scandal Panel, consisting of Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps, addresses host Laura Babcock's question: "Does Doug Ford think he's King?" Their responses are disturbing as they cover the real reasons behind the 10 million dollar cabinet, the Gmail scandal, the beer scandal, the Greenbelt Scandal, the Ontario Place scandal, and more. They also discuss similarities to Trump's and Poilievre's populist playbooks. Laura also expresses frustration about the opposition parties, especially Bonnie Crombie's Liberals, who are not communicating enough to hold Ford accountable. This content contains strong language.

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Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Expert, responds to Premier Ford's stigmatizing people living in homelessness and his decision to close life-saving safe consumption sites. McMaster Researcher Gessie Stearns also joins host Laura Babcock to discuss alarming new death statistics among the unhoused population and what the City and Province need to do NOW.

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How many episodes does The OShow with Laura Babcock have?

The OShow with Laura Babcock currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does The OShow with Laura Babcock cover?

The podcast is about News, Culture, Society, Canada, National, Podcasts, Current Affairs, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The OShow with Laura Babcock?

The episode title 'THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: FORD'S SUMMER OF BBQ, BEER AND BULLSHIT' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The OShow with Laura Babcock?

The average episode length on The OShow with Laura Babcock is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of The OShow with Laura Babcock released?

Episodes of The OShow with Laura Babcock are typically released every 5 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of The OShow with Laura Babcock?

The first episode of The OShow with Laura Babcock was released on May 9, 2024.

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