Politics for the rest of us.

Canadaland Politics

Hosted by Noor Azrieh and Sam Konnert

When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need.

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

Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert.

 

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November 11, 2025
October 28, 2025

#153 Jamil Jivani does Charlie Kirk Lite on Canadian Campuses

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani is on a cross-country campus tour (sounds familiar…), with stops at universities across Canada.
October 21, 2025

#152 Can Newfoundland Finally Stand up to Quebec?

It’s election time in Newfoundland and Labrador — and beef with Quebec is back on the menu.
October 14, 2025

#150 Live from Calgary – WTF is up With Alberta?

Are Albertans hicks? Is Danielle Smith secretly a genius? Do Albertans actually hate Ottawa? Tune in to a special LIVE Canadaland recording to find out!
September 30, 2025

#149 It’s Do or Die Time for Mark Carney

Canada recognized Palestine as a state, Pierre “take me home country roads” Poilievre is back in town, Freeland is on a mission to Ukraine, and the pressure is building on Prime Minister Mark Carney.
September 23, 2025
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