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"The best way to fight fascism is with money, everyone knows that." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and special guest Brandon Hackett) talk about Jimmy Kimmel's absurd suspension, wonder how anyone could be mad at Canada recognizing the State of Palestine and are shocked (SHOCKED WE SAY) by a Liberal Minister's admission that the Party does somethings just to help with their electoral chances in Quebec. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the sexiest way to commit grand larceny. 

If you'd like an extended cut of this episode that also talks about the latest developments with the Notwithstanding Clause check us out on Patreon. 

We're back baby! And so is Parliament but who cares about that. Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin) talk about Poilievre v. Carney Round 2, the Right's attempt to punish anyone who acknowledges Charlie Kirk was not a saint, and what demands we would have made to MLSE in 2019 if we were Kawhi Leonard. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst scenario to get caught using AI. 

If you'd like an extended cut of this episode that also talks about the amazing/crazy developments in Nepal check us out on Patreon. 

Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) detail what Trump's EU deal means for Canada, break down the bombshell news that Canada is still sending arms to Israel and discuss why it doesn't feel like housing is getting any cheaper even as prices fall. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst place you can inject yourself with Botox. 

If you'd like an extended cut version that dives into the Sean Feucht "scandal" check us out on Patreon.

"Break out the Caesars Carney!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Craig Fay) talk the government's attempt to consult with Indigenous Peoples about Bill C-5 after the fact, wonder what a trade deal with Trump would even look like at this point, and break down just how pathetically weak Canada's latest statement on Gaza is. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals the most direct way to stop your son from eloping with his girlfriend. 

If you'd like an extended cut version that also talks about the Poilievre by-election and the Longest Ballot Initiative, check us out on Patreon.

"In Alberta, your future lies." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) speculate about what strategies Poilievre can use to win his by-election, break down Danielle Smith's over the top list of demands for constitutional amendments, and delight in the Maga world's meltdown over Trump's refusal to release the Epstein list. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz finds a new, ornothological way to win the U.S. Trade War. 

If you'd like an extended version of this episode that also talks about the Twitter AI's racist breakdown and the future of AI in Canada, check us out on Patreon.

"Slash and burn, Carney style!" Luke and the Panel (Nile Séguin and Clare Blackwood) break down Mark Carney enacting spending cuts that even Harper wouldn't dream of, and then dive into the biggest sports stories going on in the world: The Blue Jays are soaring, Rogers is screwing over the Raptors, and the Mitch Marner saga makes us wonder how hockey players can be the toughest athletes in sports if they're afraid to answer media questions? Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best way to get out of a traffic stop. 

If you would like an extended cut version of this episode that dives into the latest developments in the Epstein story, check us out on Patreon.

Canada turns 158! Ian and the Panel (Nile Séguin, plus special guests Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum) discuss how that “elbows up” thing is working for Mark Carney, some of our favourite things about this country, and invent a new Canadian accent. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals who or what the Baronet of Nova Scotia is.

If you would like an extended cut version of this episode that dives into the latest breaking news of Confederation in 1867, check us out on Patreon.

Israel and Iran may not "know what the fuck they're doing", but is it possible Trump does? Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and Nile Seguin) talk about Trump starting WWIII and then getting a ceasefire 48 hours later, debate whether this is the one in a million ceasefire that Israel won't break, and break down the dangers of the recently passed Bill C-5. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz finds the sexiest way to inherit 1 million dollars. 

If you'd like an extended version of the Podcast that discusses the Canada-EU defense pact through the lense of an extended cucking metaphor, check us out on Patreon.

Party at Carney's house! Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay, and special guest Andrew Ivimey) discuss how the G7 definitely still exists, why Canada's No Kings protest would need an asterisk*, and Netenyahu and Trump's tag team against Tehran. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz uncovers who the most embarrassing Canadian of the week was (for once, it's not Drake!) 

If you would like an extended cut version of this episode that also talks about Doug Ford's Ontario, check us out on Patreon.

Check your mailbox right now! Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Ian MacIntyre and Clare Blackwood) talk about the ICE protests and Donald Trump turning to page 1 in the dictator playbook, Mark Carney's popularity with Conservatives and international human rights abusers, and the weak sanctions imposed on two Israeli far-right Ministers. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the grossest way you can put money in Sydney Sweeney's pocket. 

If you would like an extended cut version of this episode that also talks about the Freedom Flotilla and Israel's approach to international outcry, check us out on Patreon.

The vibes are high at the First Ministers Meeting. Maybe a little... too high? Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Megan MacKay and Clare Blackwood) recap the "best first ministers meeting in 10 years" according to a premier who has been in power for 7, examine Danielle Smith's unrelenting popularity in Alberta, and break down the disturbing implications of the Strong Borders Bill. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the classic tv production mistake that tripped Poilievre up this week. 

If you'd like an extended cut version that also talks about the Liberals struggles in Parliament, check us out on Patreon.

"There shall be HST discounts for your Plebs who didn't inherit castles at birth!" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Ian MacIntyre and Nile Seguin) dive into the Throne Speech, including the absurdity of hearing a hereditary monarch talk about saving famillies 840 dollars a year, the confusion over Justin Trudeau's footwear and the delight of hearing the words Pierre Poilievre and "visitor's pass". Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz simply goes off the rails. 

If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode that also dives into all the latest events in Trumpworld, USA check us out on Patreon.

"This is the letter that finally stops the slaughter, we're pretty sure." Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin and Clare Blackwood) talk about the Conservatives' attempts to shore up support for Poilievre as leader, speculate on what the "concrete steps" Canada will take if Israel does not listen to its letter, and break down the media's attempt to gaslight Canadians over what is happening in Gaza. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the most dystopian solution possible to America's immigration policy. 

If you'd like a longer version that also talks about Carney's stumbles when it comes to the housing crisis, check us out on Patreon.

Prime Minister Carney announces his brand new cabinet of Trudeau-era ministers! Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Séguin, and special guest Kat Angus) discuss who’s in, who’s out, and who’s making roast-style jokes! Plus the Woke Pope, and Trump’s Sky Palace. After all that, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz gets to the bottom of Hamilton’s French equivalent.

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Mr. Carney goes to Washington, and immediately regrets winning the election. Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay, and special guest Aaron Hagey-MacKay) discuss Carney’s first face-to-orange-face with Donald Trump, pitches for non-tariffed Canadian Hallmark movies, Western Separatism as understood by 4 Toronto-based comedians, and why Danielle Smith is like that. After all that, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz debates the best reason to get stranded on Mt. Fuji.

If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode check us out on Patreon

It's our regularly scheduled election special. Brought to you by Henderson's Trail Mix. Henderson's Trail Mix: less candy, more trail! Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Megan MacKay) recap the highlights of election night, discuss the Liberals simultaneously over and underperforming with a Minority Government, and try to talk about Pierre Poilievre losing his seat without laughing too hard. Spoiler alert: we failed. 

If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode that dives into the NDP performance check us out on Patreon

This is what happens when you invite Rebel News places. Guest host Ian MacIntyre and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Clare Blackwood and Diana McCallum) talk about the most Canadian reason to re-schedule a debate, right-wing influencers being terrified of pencils and how to get a burner phone if you're travelling to the U.S. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers an even smugger way to tell people you're running a marathon.

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Every time we treat Canadian politics just as seriously as U.S. news, a news story comes along that reminds us we're basically a small town about to elect a dog as mayor. Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Nile Seguin and Jocelyn Geddie) talk about Buttongate, the state of the race heading into the Debates, and why the Notwithstanding Clause is the Pringles of our Constitution. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best thing to do if you're being chased by the cops. 

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Savvy business genius tanks the world's economy, news at 11. Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay and Andrew Ivimey) talk about Trump's plan to destroy the stock market in order to bring manufacturing jobs back to America (where American robots will do them), brainstorm some ideas for Canada's Conservatives to turn this election around, and wonder why Mark Carney is even bothering to campaign at this point. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the least sexy, least edible thing you can do with a carrot. 

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Donald Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs are here, and this time he won't back down for at least two days! Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about the Conservatives' lack of election strategy, Pierre Poilievre's not at all creepy biological clock comments and how Canada's retaliatory tariffs are getting real weird, real fast. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst way to find out you're keeping your home too hot.

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The writ has dropped, and it hit Pierre Poilievre directly on the head. Luke and the Panel (Megan MacKay, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) talk Danielle Smith's disastrous Breitbart interview, Pierre Poilievre getting by with a little help from his friends in the Indian government, Mark Carney's brillant strategy of being a sane Conservative in Liberal clothes, and the Green Party's hydra-esque Leadership structure. Also we spend 3 minutes discussing the television series Reacher for some reason. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers what item has been seized at the U.S. border way more often than fentanyl. 

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We're back baby! After a brief 6.5 year absence The Beaverton Weekly Report returns to make fun of the news. Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) talk Mark Carney's first few days in office, the Conservatives struggles to find attack ads that work on a PM who looks like he came out of a bottle labelled 'generic politician' and Donald Trump's latest rational for annexing Canada. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the most cartoonish way to crash a Tesla.

If you'd like an extended cut version of this episode check us out on Patreon

Welcome (back) to The Beaverton Weekly Report, a satirical panel show where Beaverton editor-in-chief Luke Gordon Field assembes Canada's funniest comedians to riff on the news of the week. From the silly to the serious, the tragic to the tumultuous, we'll be there to make fun of it all. But don't worry. We don't want to be too much of a bummer, so we promise to talk about New Brunswick as little as possible. 

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Luke and the Panel (Andrew Ivimey, Jon Blair, Todd Van Allen) talk about people getting screwed over! Specifically the people of Oshawa getting screwed over by GM (1:00), Paul Manafort maybe getting screwed over by Julian Assange by way of Robert Mueller (18:30) and refugees/human rights/Mexican sovereignty getting screwed over by the Trump admin (32:00). 

Luke and the Panel (Michael Balazo, Kristy LaPointe and Ian MacIntyre) try not to get overwhelmed by how much news there is. They start by recapping the midterm elections and CNN's coverage (1:45), then move on to Trump firing everyone's favourite racist elf in Jeff Sessions (32:00) and Tony Clement's Unsexy Sexy Scandal (39:30). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz discovers the best get rich quick scheme of all time. 

Luke and the Panel (Dave Atkinson, Aaron Hagey-MacKay and Andrew Ivimey) refuse to let the news get them down. They talk Trump’s influence over the mail bomber (2:30) and the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter (11:30), plus his attempt to use an executive order to eliminate the 14th amendment (17:00) while one of his fans plotted to bring down the Mueller investigations (22:30). They also make fun of Brazil’s new crazy leader (31:30) and Ontario’s semi-new crazy one (38:00). And because the news is depressing, Luke reads some Mr. Rogers trivia to make everyone feel happy. Plus the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz finds out what has annoyed the Satanic Temple this week.

Luke and the Panel (Alex Huntley, Alice Moran, Diana McCallum) talk elections! The Canadian municipal elections went mostly as expected with Tory being re-elected (1:30), but also contained some highs: goodbye Mammoliti and @norm and some lows: Patrick Brown is mayor of Brampton, a Nazi finished third in Toronto?! (6:00). Meanwhile at Queen's Park Doug Ford is freezing the minimum wage For The People (15:00) and in Ottawa Justin Trudeau has come up with a great plan to sell Canadians on a carbon tax: giving them free money (20:00). Down south the US Midterms are heating up and Luke is going insane trying to analyze the early voting numbers (30:00). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz finds the worst Legal Weed take imaginable. 

Luke and the Panel (Rebecca Reeds, Craig Fay and Andrew Ivimey) ask the important question: you ever listen to a podcast ON WEED? They talk the media hype over weed legalization (2:00), the vastly different rules/regulations governing legal weed in different provinces and cities (7:30) and shed a tear for the plight of the local weed dealers we all grew up with (12:00). They also celebrate the fact that people are still talking the UN Climate Change report while also bemoaning the fact that nothing will get done (22:00), and recap 2-3 of the 8000 crazy things Trump did this week (30:00). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz 

Luke and the Panel (Nour Hadidi, Courtney Gilmour and Ryan Dillon) talk about how we're all going to die! They break down why the most recent UN Climate Change Report is a warning that can't be ignored (2:00), but will be (12:00). They also discuss why the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh did not prevent his assent to the Supreme Court (18:30) and wonder whether anyone will even notice a change once weed is legal (32:30). Then the approximately ten minute long quiz presents the most Florida news story of all time. 

Luke and the Panel (Jocelyn Geddie, Dave Barclay, Jen MacIntyre) make jokes about complicated international trade agreements! They break down why 'USMCA' is a terrible acronym (1:30), the Conservatives suddenly pretending they wanted to play hardball with Donald Trump (9:30) and marvel at how the left have become the champions of free trade (15:30). Then they discuss the CAQ's shocking/completely unsurprising electoral victory in the Quebec provincial election (16:30), speculate wildly about whether this is the end of the sovereignty movement (20:00) and round out the discussion with a fun/horrifying breakdown of the latest in Kavanaugh (32:00). Then the approximately 10 minute long quiz discovers the easiest way to commit bank fraud in case anyone was thinking of doing that. 

Luke and the Panel (Miguel Rivas, Alessandra Vite and Callum Wratten) are excited to talk about the news and do fun Australian accents. They do a deep dive into the Brett Kavanaugh scandal, recapping the twitter storm when Ronan Farrow dropped the story of the second accuser (3:30), the insanity of the "I'm a virgin" defence (11:00), how Republicans are turning this into a conspiracy theory (15:00) and predicting what will happen next (21:00). Then they speculate why Ford would not do the easiest thing and denounce Faith Goldy (23:00) and laugh at everyone laughing at Donald Trump at the UN (30:30). Then the approximately 10 minute long quiz finds out what industry millennials are killing now.  

Luke and the Panel (Craig Fay, Diana McCallum, Aaron Hagey-MacKay) have no shortage of ridiculous stories to discuss this week. They get into the fact that People's Party of Canada sounds like the name of a communist country (2:30), debate whether Bernier has a shot of pulling in Liberal and NDP voters (12:00), talk about little Dougie Ford and the latest adventures in the Notwithstanding Clause (17:00), explore why the people who drafted S. 33 wagging their fingers at Ford is bullshit (28:00) mourn the loss of childhood innocence brought on by Stormy Daniels' use of a MarioKart reference to describe Trump's junk (35:00) and pose the laughable question of whether Republicans will do the right thing with the Kavanaugh confirmation (37:30). Then the approximately 10 minute long quiz discovers a fun way to boost civic engagement in municipal elections. 

Our award winning* podcast returns! Luke explains the reason for the longer than expected hiatus and updates everyone on what's been going on these past 10 months. Then he and the Panel (Kat Angus, Andrew Ivimey, Ian MacIntyre) kick off season 2 with an all time great episode. They discuss Doug Ford's bombshell announcement that he will invoke the Notwithstanding Clause for the first time in Ontario's history (4:00), break down why Ford's move is a gift to law students and poli sci majors who now get to smugly explain S.33 to their facebook friends (9:15), speculate what the right would do if Trudeau invoked S. 33 (16:30), detail how Jagmeet Singh can survive as NDP leader (22:00), guess the name of Bernier's new party (32:00) and of course delight in the latest craziness coming out of Trump world (39:30). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz reveals how much we all love a 'hero dog saves man' story. 

Luke and the Panel (Alex Huntley, Craig Fay and Marilla Wex) discuss the Liberals conveniently timed budget update, the 'who gives a shit' Bill Morneau scandal, Quebec's attempt to walk back the Niqab Ban, Donald Trump's SECOND feud with the family members of a deceased U.S. soldier, why Trump is a robot who can't understand human emotion, and the 'bravery' of Republicans who are turning on Trump right before they retire. Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz reveals what is holding dolphins back. 

Luke and the Panel (Ryan Dillon, Rebecca Reeds and Scott Montgomery) talk about Quebec's new Niqab ban, Quebec's distinct Islamophobia, the Liberals 'choose your own adventure' approach to business taxes, the latest in the NAFTA negotiations, and how Trump saying Obama never called the parents of dead soldiers was a quiet week for him. Then the approximately ten minute long quiz finds out it is possible to steal 1.2 million dollars of fajitas.

Luke is joined by comedians Andrew Ivimey and Freddie Rivas as well as writer Tom Conway. Together they discuss the CBC's dog whistling Jagmeet Singh interview (3:00), why people who don't look like what white Canadians think a Canadian looks like have to constantly prove their Canadianess (10:00), the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal (18:00), the hypocrisy of celebrities finally condemning Weinstein now (24:00), how Trump is Trudeau's DUFF (31:00) and the Trump cabinet suicide pact (37:00). Then the approximately ten minute long quiz discovers the perfect place for escaped prison inmates to hide. 

Luke and the Panel (Aisha Brown, Tim Rabnett and Aaron Hagey-MacKay) discuss the absurdity of the 'don't politicize this issue' point after the tragedy in Las Vegas (2:30), why some Americans believe gun control laws won't work (8:00), the fact that millions of Americans are convinced the shooter was in ISIS with no evidence (12:00), Donald Trump's inept 'warmest condolences' response (17:00), Trump's very very bad trip to Puerto Rico (24:30) and how the Jagmeet Singh NDP leadership will put Canada's progressivism to the test (30:30). Then the approximately ten minute long quiz finds a way to make cemeteries fun.

Luke is live at the JFL42 Comedy Festival with an all-star panel of Kyle Kinane, Ali Siddiq and D.J. Mausner. Together they discuss what visitors think when they visit Toronto (2:00), Trump's strategy of disinviting people who weren't coming to the White House (6:00), why it's finally appropriate for Canadians to look down on Americans (10:00), when hockey players will finally take a stand (14:30), Kyle's dream to at least get to have some BBQ before the missiles hit (20:00), Ali's theory that late night hosts will take down Trump (25:30), and how Justin Trudeau doesn't seem to realize that he is the PM with the power to do all the things he keeps talking about (28:30). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz reveals how vital shamwows are during a hurricane.

Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Nour Hadidi) discuss the #Rocketman speech (2:00), detail why Donald Trump is like an embarrassing mom (5:30), pray for Mueller and his investigative team (9:00), consider how Manafort could be the Wee-Bey of this investigation (13:00), pile on the Sean Spicer at the Emmy's moment (15:00), question whether this is Colbert's hair tussle moment (22:00) and wonder why the fuck Lynn Beyak is still a thing (24:00). Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz proves Germany is the new Florida. 

Luke and panelists Jocelyn Geddie, Leonard Chan and Carol Zoccoli discuss how Trudeau finally acted like the progressive icon American media think he is by rescuing gay Chechens (2:00), plot the Ben Affleck movie about this that gives credit to the CIA (7:30), detail why the opposition to the Liberal tax reform is bullshit (11:00), predict that Doug Ford will win the 2018 mayoral election (19:00) and run out of words to describe the racism of Donald Trump's decision to terminate DACA (25:30). Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz proves you should never bring an open carry knife to an open carry gun fight. 

Luke is joined by Miguel Rivas, Andrew Barr and Nile Seguin. They get into the furor over how the Maple Leafs will now play in a building named after a different corporation (3:00), the campaign to remove John A. MacDonald's name from school (9:45), why no Canadian politician deserves a statue (15:00), Donald Trump being surprisingly impressed and positive about Hurricane Harvey (19:30), the left's inability to avoid the 'slutshaming Melania' trap (23:30) and why the NDP won't stop chasing the Quebec vote (25:30). Then The Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz reveals that Donald Trump believes clean coal is coal that has been cleaned.

Luke is joined by writers Anthony Bothelo and Joel Buxton as well as stand up Tracy Hamilton. They discuss the childlike wonder with which Donald Trump stared at the eclipse (2:30), how the war in Afghanistan will never end (6:00), why Donald Trump's 'we don't tell our enemies our plans' claim is just him covering up for not doing his homework (10:30), the true story of how Donald Trump was convinced to commit to the troop surge by a photo of women in Afghanistan wearing miniskirts (16:00), the ongoing struggles of ol' Ezra Levant (18:00), and why the NAFTA talks are the most important story you aren't paying attention to (25:00). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz breaks down why Nazis can't get laid.

Luke is joined by stand-up comedians Amanda Day, Joe Vu and Thomas Calnan for a valiant attempt to understand Charlottesville and Donald Trump's reaction. Specifically they discuss how dumb it is to protest the removal of confederate statues (2:00), why white supremacists are never good looking white people (7:00), Donald Trump's brief apology/conversion into the Manchurian candidate (12:00), the 'but they had a permit defense' of the Nazi march (15:00) and how this might hopefully destroy Rebel Media (19:30). In non terrible news they express hope that the Liberals might stop the CRTC from destroying the Canadian TV industry (26:30). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz decides which country has the strongest democracy. 

Luke is joined by Jordan Foisy, Alexander Saxton and Lauren Messervey for this final podcast before the nuclear apocalypse. They discuss how North Korea went from global joke to our worst nightmare (4:30), why we should be afraid of Tommy Wiseau (8:00), the "fire and the fury" of Donald Trump (11:30), the tragic and completely predictable failure of the MMIWG Commission (19:30), and the latest example of 'white dudes rant about free speech' over at google (27:00). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz figures out what renovations Trump will make to the White House. 

Luke is joined by Andrew Ivimey, Ned Petrie and Samuel Smith. Together they ask the question we are all wondering: Four hosts of the National? Four? (3:00). But also: will this turn into a Fleetwood Mac during Rumors situation (7:00)? And in a year will there be less hosts of the National, or even more (10:00)? Then: Is the Mooch the greatest political operative of all time (12:00)? And why won't the media give the NDP leadership race any love (23:00)? Plus the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz comes up with a plan for peace in the middle east. 

Luke and the Panel (Kevin Dowse and Wendy Litner) break down why the Russia-Trump story is like watching Lost (2:00), speculate on why Donald Trump keeps asking people if he can pardon himself (8:00), question whether Eric Trump could be the real mastermind behind it all (13:30), come up with better names for the Alberta United Conservative Party (16:00) and get into why financial news now needs to accommodate for Donald Trump (22:30). Then the Approximately Ten Minute Long Quiz poses the question on everyone's mind: what will Sean Spicer steal from the White House?

Luke is joined by Pat Smith, Kristy LaPointe and Tom Conway for a look at how the US really doesn't care about Canadian news. They talk about how little the facts in the Omar Khadr case are being discussed (3:30), treating the case like a bad insurance claim (7:30), how the GOP's biggest bill was getting shot down while Trump was driving a fire truck (13:00), how the US NAFTA wish-list seems too good to be true (23:00), and wonder aloud what happened with the whole wall with Mexico thing (27:00). Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals how devious Winnie the Pooh has always been.

Luke is joined by Alex Huntley, Jess Beaulieu and Aisha Brown for a deep dive on the Donald Trump Jr. scandal. They break down how this is like hearing The Beatles for the first time (2:00), the absurdity of Jr.'s 'adopting Russian babies' defence (5:00), how Donald Trump describes people the way other people describe cuts of steak (11:00), why this is like watergate only if Nixon had an idiot son (15:00) and why Senate Republicans will never stand up to Trump (24:30). Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals how all this traces back to a Russian pop star.