Explore every episode of the podcast No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
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| What Next? Is it Just the End of the Beginning? with Darrell Bricker | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:46:41 | |
So now what? The votes have been cast and counted and there will be no separation referendum in Alberta. Danielle Smith will continue to face attacks from both wings of her party… the separatists think she sold them out… the federalists think she caused a risky and unnecessary vote. It was also costly for everyone in the province so… was it worth it, and I don’t just mean the cash outlay. PMMC says the vote is decisive - but is it? Even on Q10 - the vote on staying or going - those who lost are not likely to undergo a radical change of heart, although there has been some immediate reflection on the problems with their leave campaign. Still, that aggrieved sentiment remains something that needs both managing and resolving. But the results of the other 9 questions also need to be addressed. They are non-binding, some were far from clear and no one really wants to re-open the constitution for endless battles that are always political, not constitutional. But Darrell Bricker, the Chair of IPSOS, a global polling firm says they put the 9 questions to every other province and it turns out most Canadians share Alberta’s concerns over immigration, who decides who gets to come and stay, who pays for the impact on health and education and whether citizenship should be a prerequisite for voting. I am over- simplifying the questions, and many propose the need for new laws etc., but what struck me was how much the ideas resonated across the country. There are divisions of responsibility already spelled out in the constitution, but the lines have long blurred because Ottawa has used cash to cross those lines and the provinces have willingly taken the money- but in the process they have ceded some territory. So, for a hot take on what happened and what comes next… take a Listen to Darrell Bricker on No Nonsense. He says we are just at the end of the beginning of the political machinations that will unfold in the wake of the vote in Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Separation vs. Status Quo: A Referendum Roadmap with John Santos, John Gormley, and Gary Mar | 14 Oct 2026 | 01:06:48 | |
“Strong alone. Stronger together.” But even the experts concede that you can oppose both separation and the status quo. A special referendum edition of No Nonsense with Gary Mar of Canada West, political commentator John Gormley and pollster John Santos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blue Wave or Red Undertow? The Midterm’s Impact on Trade Talks | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:40:57 | |
One month out from the US midterms, is it a blue wave or red undertow? What will be the impact on trade talks? Cliff Young on No Nonsense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Into the Breach: A Soldier's Journey with General Wayne Eyre | 28 Sep 2026 | 01:01:16 | |
‘Into the Breach’ is a phrase used when soldiers step forward to take on a difficult mission. It's the title of a memoir and the story of one soldier’s journey on the way to becoming the accidental Chief of the Defence Staff - General Wayne Eyre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Carney's Big, Beautiful Bill: Promises and Price Tags with Trevor Tombe | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:51:01 | |
There's no trade deal with our closest neighbour but we may sign on to one across an ocean. The rules are changing, the outcomes unknown. Trevor Tombe on the cost of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Summitry and Unique Alliances: Where do we go from here? | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:52:56 | |
From courting cash to holding court at the European Parliament, the Prime Minister is changing Canada’s direction. A look at what it all means from our wise person panel: columnist Tasha Kheiriddin, former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Mark Norman and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Remembering 9/11 with John Manley, Claude Elliott, and Adam Gopnik | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:11:57 | |
25 years ago, on September 11th, our world changed. On No Nonsense, we look back - through the eyes of former foreign minister John Manley, the longtime mayor of Gander Claude Elliott, and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Collateral Damage: Cars, Crops and the COST of Energy with Heather Exner-Pirot | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:41:15 | |
As the fight over failed trade talks continues, the energy sector is booming with higher prices and new deals that could make the West a powerful energy player. Pipeline whisperer Heather Exner-Pirot joins us for her take on the new energy plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Turbulent World of Trade and Tariffs with Joseph Steinberg | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:35:52 | |
Why did the Canada and US trade talks go off the rails? Conflicting versions of the behind closed doors breakdown with Economist Joseph Steinberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| China’s Secret War: Is Canada Under Assault? | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:42:20 | |
Becoming strategic partners with China is like opening Pandora’s box – we just don’t know what we’re going to get. China specialist Dennis Molinaro on the diplomatic pitfalls Canada needs to watch out for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trade Tumult: Is There a Cost for Carney? with Sylvain Charlebois, Carlo Dade, & Ian Lee | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:07:43 | |
All eyes are on trade and tariffs as Canada works toward the next phase of Canada-Mexico-US trade. Three bright minds, Ian Lee, Carlo Dade, and Sylvain Charlebois have the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Middle Power Coalition: Is it a real thing? with Christian Leuprecht | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:44:13 | |
When the speed of change exceeds the capacity of government to respond in real time, what is the political cost? On No Nonsense Christian Leuprecht looks at whether the middle powers can meet the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stranger Danger: Aging and Vulnerability with Bill Collins & Barry Bowman | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:43:11 | |
A true story of betrayal of an elderly loved one. Bill Collins and Barry Bowman share the lessons from their documentary series Beware Mysterious Mark. To listen to Beware Mysterious Mark: https://mark.radiosidney.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Culture of Control? Frustrated Farmers Fight Back with Ken Motiuk | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:42:38 | |
Canada was built on the backs of farmers. So why do we keep making it harder for them to stay in business? Ken Motiuk on the culture of control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Superpower Status? The Price and the Politics with Heather Exner-Pirot | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:47:00 | |
The Liberal government’s climate strategy costs over $200 billion - about $12,000 per Canadian according to the National Post. Can taxpayers afford to take on this cost? Heather Exner-Pirot weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Media Malpractice: A Reckoning after the ‘Year of the Graves’ with Terry Glavin | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:52:16 | |
Of the hundreds of alleged graves at Canadian residential schools, none have been confirmed. Terry Glavin on how “white people lost their minds” during the year of the graves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Next Pandemic: Lessons Learned? with Jason Kindrachuk | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:41:37 | |
The worlds of sport and health often intersect – like at the FIFA World Cup. But with global travel, deadly disease can land at our front door. A risk assessment from emerging disease expert Jason Kindrachuk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Middle Ground: A Middle Power Strategy with Stephen Nagy | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:49:06 | |
Stephen Nagy says Canada’s value to allies is its proximity to the US - Are we burning bridges at our own peril? Middle power strategy on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Truth & Trust: Trouble in the Media World | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:46:38 | |
Getting it wrong in the media today has consequences - but are today’s journalists held to the standard of truth and subject to the same scrutiny? Tara Henley shares her insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Politics, Populism, and Promises: A Pollster’s Perspective with Darrell Bricker | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:49:39 | |
Inflation is on the rise and the PM’s popularity has plateaued - A look at the state of our nation, and our neighbour to the south, with pollster Darrell Bricker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The G7, Free Trade, & the Fiscal Fallout with Trevor Tombe | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:52:21 | |
Trump gets the gold treatment at the G7, and Carney pokes the American bear from Ireland. Economist Trevor Tombe on the impact on Canadian wallets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Privacy in Peril? Social Media Bans & Citizen Surveillance with David Fraser | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:53:57 | |
Government wants to enter your home through the back door, grab your phone and computer, and take a look at what you are up to. The surveillance agenda with David Fraser on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will Canada Make America Great Again? with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:54:39 | |
The fate of the snowbirds, trouble on the trade front, and mixed messages on China. Our ‘smart person’ panel with political junkie Tasha Kheiriddin, retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Crisis of Liberalism with Michael Bonner | 31 May 2026 | 00:56:17 | |
Pope Leo vs the Tech Bros. And is Elbow’s Up just the new Chicken Dance? A fascinating conversation about what liberalism means in the modern world. Michael Bonner, author of The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda with Warren Kinsella | 27 May 2026 | 00:47:52 | |
The war of words intensifies as PM Carney criticizes Israel’s treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel condemns Canada’s tepid response to antisemitism. Warren Kinsella, author of The Hidden Hand on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is China Really Rising? Superpower Summitry with Michael Kovrig | 19 May 2026 | 00:58:32 | |
If China and the US are to be “partners, not rivals” what does that mean for Canada’s relationship with both? Does the New World Order leave us on the sidelines? Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The G2 Summit: A New World Order? with Charles Burton | 15 May 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
China sees itself as a rising power intent on displacing the reigning American superpower. Will the long game work? Charles Burton shares his insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall with Whit Fraser | 12 May 2026 | 00:47:46 | |
The wit and wisdom of Whit Fraser - long-time journalist and the Viceregal Consort reports on the journey From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is there Strategic Momentum for Ukraine? with Marcus Kolga | 08 May 2026 | 00:38:13 | |
Is there an economic and military meltdown in Russia? Does it give Ukraine strategic momentum? Marcus Kolga explains on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fraying Friendships on the Trade Front with Carlo Dade and Martha Hall Findlay | 04 May 2026 | 00:49:06 | |
Canada has a culture of complacency when it comes to trade. It’s time to grow up, argue Martha Hall Findlay and Carlo Dade on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is a Pipeline Project "Possible or Probable"? | 04 May 2026 | 00:41:27 | |
Canada is sending mixed messages - how can we be an energy superpower with only a "maybe" commitment? Heather Exner-Pirot on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Political Perils: From AI to Free Trade with Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:56:36 | |
The perils and the promise of everything from AI to free trade to a new sovereign wealth fund. Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Forward Guidance: Is it Hope or Strategy? with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:54:15 | |
The PM has doubled down on his elbows up campaign, so is the US our greatest weakness or our best friend again? The “smart person” panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Magical Majority Moment - What’s Next? with Darrell Bricker | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:48:49 | |
With a majority in hand, the PM has his elbows up again. Will the long-promised major projects now materialize? Darrell Bricker on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Moon Madness with Elizabeth Howell | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:34:39 | |
The Artemis II crew make their way back to Earth after a historic slingshot around the moon. Elizabeth Howell brings us up to speed on the out-of-this-world mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gamechangers in Ukraine with Diane Francis | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:23:47 | |
With all eyes on Iran and even the moon, Ukraine may have reached a pivot point. Diane Francis on what we need to know about how technology is changing war at the front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Food Fights and Carbon Taxes with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:38:50 | |
A look at the inconvenient truths about the carbon tax and the price of food with the Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois, on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Fog of War with Christian Leuprecht | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:50:03 | |
Political pressure is mounting on the American President over Iran. So, what is his end game? A re-shaping of the world order, with the U.S. leading the pack. Christian Leuprecht on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Presidents and Polling in Chaotic Times with Clifford Young | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:41:34 | |
It’s frustrating trying to anticipate President Trump’s next move, especially in the chaos of war. Clifford Young tells us how the pollsters do it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What is Ottawa up to Online? with Michael Geist | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:40:47 | |
The signals from Ottawa are clear - they want more control over what you do and say online while exempting political parties from rules respecting your privacy. Michael Geist explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Meeting the Military Moment with General Wayne Eyre | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:56:54 | |
On the ground and in the skies over Iran we are witnessing new technology, age old battles and shifting alliances collide. Gen. Wayne Eyre, former CDS has fought in hot zones around the world and he has some views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The High Price of Pursuing New Trading Partners with Mark Warner | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:39:06 | |
The global economic impact of Operation Epic Fury has been immediate. PM Carney continues his search for new trade partners in India, Australia, and Japan. Mark Warner, international trade lawyer, joins us on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Risk and Red Tape: Will Canada Ever Become an Energy Superpower? | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:47:23 | |
We have what the world needs and wants, but can we get it to those who will pay? Heather Exner-Pirot on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Foreign Wars to Tariff Tactics with Richard Shimooka | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:26:29 | |
We are now entering year five of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more warnings of a possible US attack on Iran. Foreign policy expert Richard Shimooka on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tackling Taxes with Jack Mintz | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:42:23 | |
Our tax system plays favourites, making it complicated and confusing for taxpayers and businesses alike. Jack Mintz, the country's leading tax policy expert, has some ideas for a fix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Bridge Too Far with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:45:06 | |
Bridgegate, F-35s, and why we are staying so quiet when China – our new “strategic partner” – jails a free speech advocate. Our wise person panel joins No Nonsense, Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Senator Pamela Wallin on the Pipeline Online Podcast | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:47:32 | |
A great convo with Bronwyn and Brian about Canada-US relations, energy politics, and whether there will even be a pipeline, on their podcast Pipeline Online. Listen to more episodes of the Pipeline Online Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianZinchuk/videos https://pipelineonline.ca/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Canada at a Breaking Point? with Darrell Bricker | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:54:35 | |
Pollster Darrell Bricker says the risk of western separatism is being fueled by the attitude of those who refuse to accept it’s real. Join us on this edition of No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Premiers, Poilievre, and Leadership Politics with Sean Speer | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:48:49 | |
Parliament is back and Davos seems like an eternity ago. With Sean Speer, we’ll take a second look at the Prime Minister’s “New World Order” and the future of Conservative politics, on No Nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are you listening? with Deborah Tannen | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:48:10 | |
We might be listening to one other - but are we truly hearing the message? Deborah Tannen explains the pitfalls of modern communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||