September 14, 2023
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#919 Cirque du Pierre Poilievre
Oh what a circus, oh what a show, as a newly reenergized Conservative Party of Canada holds its first convention with Pierre Poilievre as leader.
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer

Under this tent, everyone from anti-trans activists to British aristocrats are apparently welcome, because nothing says “populism” like telling people you know what’s best for them.

And as the strike at TVOntario creeps toward month two, we anxiously await Polkaroo’s show of solidarity.

Jacobin’s Luke Savage joins Jonathan on Short Cuts.

Host: Jonathan Goldsbie

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Guest: Luke Savage

 

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