Politics for the rest of us.

The Backbench

Hosted by Noor Azrieh

If your Twitter feed’s a dumpster fire, and your dinner table discussions aren’t what they used to be, The Backbench has the insights you need on Canada’s most important political issues.

Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. 

With the next federal election looming, you’ll want us in your ears and your back pocket.

The Backbench is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert.

 

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#117 Man of Steel, Nation of Bloat

The government hired 110,000 workers over the past 10 years, did we get 110,000 times more efficient?
February 11, 2025

#116 Three Businesses Jerked Around by Trump

A trade war is bad, but some businesses might fare better than others.
February 4, 2025

#115 Did Jagmeet Singh Miss His Big Chance?

When Justin Trudeau stepped down earlier this month, it should have been the perfect opportunity for Jagmeet Singh and the NDP to swing the narrative. To seize control.
January 28, 2025

#114 Trump Almost Forgot to Bully Us

Donald Trump’s back, but Canada is STILL divided on how to respond.
January 21, 2025

#113 Interview With a Young Lefty

We are gathered here today, united by BS and a profound sense of annoyance, to bid farewell…
January 14, 2025

#112 The Long Goodbye: Trudeau’s Not Gone Yet

Yesterday Trudeau announced that he would prorogue parliament and resign as Prime Minister. Now, the Liberal Party is embarking on a journey to replace him.
January 7, 2025

#111 Payday Loans: the Cost of Being Poor

Starting January 1st, the criminal interest rate on predatory lending will be lowered, meaning it should be safer to take out payday and installment loans. But these businesses have a tendency to skirt the law, adding unexpected fees and insurance rates to keep borrowers in the hole.
December 24, 2024

#110 The Undoing of Justin Trudeau

It was a hell of a day for the Liberals yesterday, as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland abruptly abandoned her post. Now, all fingers are pointed at one man: Justin Trudeau.
December 17, 2024
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