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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#131 Can Carney Run Canada Like a CEO?

After a couple of weeks of pats on the back and trying to find Pierre Poilievre a new home, we’re finally seeing how Mark Carney’s government plans to tackle the country’s biggest problems and who he’s putting in charge to do it.
May 20, 2025

#130 Is Carney Actually Tough on Crime?

Mark Carney promised tougher bail and more police – a “get tough” agenda that the Liberals shoplifted right off the Conservative shelf.
May 13, 2025

#1153 Bruce Fanjoy – The Liberal Who Took Pierre’s Riding

Pierre Poilievre is packing his bags to rural Alberta, after losing his seat to Bruce Fanjoy. How the hell did Fanjoy do it? We asked him.
May 6, 2025

#128 It’s Poiliover

Carney wins, Poilievre loses, Jagmeet steps down. What went down?
April 29, 2025

Sault Ste. Marie, ON: So effin good (ft. Douglas Soltys)

Today we are bringing you a great episode from our friends at Canardian!
April 25, 2025
April 24, 2025

#127 Will Canada Split if Carney Wins?

While most Canadians are gearing up to head to the polls, some are looking for an escape plan.
April 22, 2025

BONUS: The Loose Moose Candidate

There are 1959 people running to represent YOU in this federal election in the year of our lord 2025 - and we’re looking for dirt. 
April 17, 2025
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