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The Political OrphansCanadian Conservatives Divided: Doug Ford vs Pierre PolievreOn the menu today: Rob and Nico are addressing the comments made by Doug Ford regarding Pierre Poilievre. Mark Carneys first interview since winning the election, a correction needs to be made about our comments regarding the Bloc Quebecois and how the US and Ukraine finally inked a mineral deal. Question of the day: Do you think that Doug Ford should have backed Pierre Poilievre?2025-05-012h 27
DISASTERPIECERob Ford: Toronto’s Crack Smoking MayorOh, Canada. Did you know that Toronto had a crack-smoking, foul-mouthed mayor named Rob Ford? And would you believe that this all went down only ten years ago?? This week Justin and Toronto’s own Steve Ward look back at Canada’s most infamous dynasty as the Ford boys, Rob and Doug, get involved in scandal after scandal and try to justify it all on their short-lived YouTube show ‘Ford Nation’. It was the Conservative Jerks vs. the Liberal Yahoos during a time when Canadian politics were tariff-free but drug-fueled. WATCH FORD NATION HEREBUY OUR MERC...2025-02-031h 03
It's Bloody Complicated - A Compass PodcastElectoral jenga, sandcastle majorities, and polling on thin ice w/ Rob Ford | ep. 118For our first podcast of 2025, Neal and Lena were be joined by Rob Ford to discuss electoral chaos, First Past the Post and political instability, his recent work, and our recent publication Thin Ice.Rob Ford is a Professor of Political Science, and author of “Brexitland”, “The British General Election of 2019” and “Sex, Lies and Politics”.Support the showEnjoyed the podcast and want to be a live audience member at our next episode? Want to have the chance in raising questions to the panelist?Support our work and be a part of the...2025-01-201h 02
Authentic: Conversations with Stock & Hicksy"Finding Your Main Street": Christy Ford and Susie Matheson, The Scout GuideWhen our podcast guests, Christy Ford and Susie Matheson, started The Scout Guide, it truly was (and still is) a niche market. "We started these guides to support the small business community," says Susie Matheson.
This 100% women-owned business began creating the business model over coffee one morning.
"Surprisingly, though," says her business partner, Christy Ford, "we were not welcomed by other small businesses. But once they realized that the locals still can't find you, they got on board." (They were called a rather unkind name when the first edition came out which even embarrassed Stock and Hicksy!)
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Off The HookHunter Ford Discusses Bail, Crime, and Community EngagementSend us a textCan bail reform truly reduce crime, or does it put communities at risk? In this compelling episode, we reconnect with our longtime friend and local entrepreneur, Hunter Ford, the owner of Momentum Distillery. We reminisce about our adventures with Momentum Surf and Skate and explore Ford's candid insights into local politics, particularly his run for NC House District 19. Our discussion underscores the critical importance of civic engagement at school board and city council meetings, emphasizing how these local political arenas wield considerable influence over our daily lives.Join us as we...2024-09-1058 min