April 23, 2025
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#1146 Mark Carney Has a Temper
The “adult in the room” tends to be shouty. 
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher
James Nicholson
Producer
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
Sam Konnert
Producer/Host
max collins
Director of Audio

Mark Carney has been portrayed as a measured and methodical counterpoint to Trump throughout his campaign, but earlier reporting reveals a different side of his personality. 

 

But is it a problem if Carney isn’t as cool-headed as he appears? 

 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

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