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The OShow with Laura Babcock

laura babcock

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 67

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." Like, Subscribe and see us on YouTube

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22/07/2025
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21/07/2025
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THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: CAN FORD BE STOPPED?

Season 2 · Episode 1

mardi 3 septembre 2024 • Duration 55:30

How do we stop Ford's populist government from gaining another majority despite its alarming actions, such as closing safe consumption sites, laughing at MRI wait times, missing housing targets, shutting the Science Centre, being under RCMP investigation for the Greenbelt Scandal, needlessly cancelling booze contracts, and ruining Ontario Place, costing Ontario billions? Moreover, what impact will Pierre Poilievre's national populist movement have on Ontario's political landscape? Veteran Journalists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps give their no-holds-barred analysis and strong opinions with Host Laura Babcock on the scary state of Ford's Ontario and the high stakes in the Spring Election.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: UNIMAGINABLE CHALLENGES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN FORD'S ONTARIO

Season 1 · Episode 19

mercredi 28 août 2024 • Duration 30:05

Living on $15,000 a year on ODSP, people are unable to afford food and rent, which can lead to homelessness. They also face issues like being charged new bus fares and not having accessible sidewalks in the winter. Tim Nolan, founder of Accessibility Hamilton Alliance, discussed these challenges with host Laura Babcock. They highlighted the need for policy solutions at the municipal and provincial levels to ensure equity of choice for all Ontarians.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK NDP LEADER MARIT STILES ON FORD CORRUPTION AND ELECTION

Season 1 · Episode 10

jeudi 13 juin 2024 • Duration 44:48

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 SCANDAL PANEL DOES FORD THINK HE'S KING?

Season 1 · Episode 9

mardi 11 juin 2024 • Duration 33:53

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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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: URBANIST GIL PENALOSA ON FORD, MAYORS AND THE POLITICAL GUTS TO BUILD BETTER CITIES

Season 1 · Episode 8

vendredi 7 juin 2024 • Duration 39:25

In this fast-paced and intense episode, renowned urbanist Gil Penalosa shares inspiring examples of urban planning from cities worldwide. He criticizes Doug Ford for wasting BILLIONS of people's money on projects like a casino at Ontario Place and subways. He calls out mediocre Mayors for lacking vision and political guts to plan for the future. He also calls on all citizens to speak up and demand better for our families and tax dollars. People of Canada and around the world won't want to miss this!

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FORD'S CATASTROPHIC PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Season 1 · Episode 7

mercredi 5 juin 2024 • Duration 34:42

With Ford's new legislation allowing land speculators to initiate their urban boundary reviews and the ongoing threat to the Greenbelt and 413 lands, Ian Borsuk of Environment Hamilton sounds the alarm about the catastrophic and irreversible environmental damage. He also discusses political opposition to a plan to help vulnerable people survive the sweltering summer heat.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FIGHTING FORD TO SAVE ONTARIO PLACE

Season 1 · Episode 6

vendredi 31 mai 2024 • Duration 23:38

With the recent coverage in the New York Times, the fight to save Ontario Place from Ford's one billion tax dollar 95-year secret deal for a mega spa is trending again. Norm Di Pasquale from Ontario Place for All joins host Laura Babcock to talk about their lawsuit, the special Auditor General's report that may be coming soon and what all Ontarians can do to save this cherished public asset.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL ON FORD'S BOOZY SCHEME AND NEW GREENBELT SCANDAL

Season 1 · Episode 5

mardi 28 mai 2024 • Duration 34:57

On this fast-paced and powerful Scandal Panel, former journalists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps join host Laura Babcock to break down Ontario Premier Ford's cynical scheme to spend up to a BILLION dollars to fast-track booze in convenience stores to profit his pals, get ahead of new explosive Greenbelt revelations and investigations, and Poilievre winning Federally so he can win another majority at the COST OF THE PEOPLE of Ontario getting healthcare, help with housing and homelessness, autism services, good education and more.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR LINWOOD BARCLAY

Season 1 · Episode 4

vendredi 24 mai 2024 • Duration 33:54

New York Times Best-Selling author Linwood Barclay delves into the themes of his new bestseller, "I WILL RUIN YOU," with host Laura Babcock. They discuss book banning, combating ignorance and falsehoods, and supporting educators and teenagers. Lindwood humorously shares insights on axe-grinding, responding to critics and the business of writing.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR BRITTLESTAR

Season 1 · Episode 3

jeudi 16 mai 2024 • Duration 29:47

Hilarity ensues when Canada's "dad" comedian and author Brittlestar talks toilet etiquette, life and death, Canadian identity, "woke" coffee lids, silly politics, Ford's foibles and how NOT to be a jerk! Enjoy this Long Weekend treat!

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