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The Rational National

Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.

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New Study Exposes Corporate Bias In Canadian Media | w/ Jon Horler

New Study Exposes Corporate Bias In Canadian Media | w/ Jon Horler

A discussion with journalist Jon Horler on his piece 'INVESTIGATION: Canadian news media dominated by corporate lobbyist... Read more

11 Jan 2022

19mins

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Canadian Election Breakdown | w/ Christo Aivalis

Canadian Election Breakdown | w/ Christo Aivalis

Breaking down the 2021 Canadian federal election with historian Christo Aivalis. Check out his podcast 'Left Turn Canada... Read more

16 Sep 2021

29mins

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Ep.2 | What Canada’s New Green Leader Means For The Left

Ep.2 | What Canada’s New Green Leader Means For The Left

David & Mary discuss the disappointing result in the Canadian Green Party leadership race, and what the new leader, ... Read more

4 Oct 2020

54mins

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Interview: Dimitri Lascaris Is The Green Party Leader Canada Needs

Interview: Dimitri Lascaris Is The Green Party Leader Canada Needs

I talk with Dimitri Lascaris who is running to become leader of the Green Party of Canada. He touches on everything from... Read more

1 Sep 2020

25mins

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Trudeau’s Finance Minister Resigns During A Crisis | w/ Christo Aivalis

Trudeau’s Finance Minister Resigns During A Crisis | w/ Christo Aivalis

Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me for an analysis on the sudden departure of Liberal Finance Minister Bill... Read more

18 Aug 2020

15mins

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Ep.1 | Canada, NAFTA and trade (07/26/20)

Ep.1 | Canada, NAFTA and trade (07/26/20)

David Doel & Mary discuss trade and NAFTA, with a focus on Canada.

26 Jul 2020

41mins

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Canada During A Pandemic | w/ Christo Aivalis

Canada During A Pandemic | w/ Christo Aivalis

Historian and YouTuber Chriso Aivalis joins me to discuss Canada's response to the pandemic, the long-term care disaster... Read more

27 May 2020

33mins

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Another Bombshell Report Out Of Flint | w/ Jordan Chariton

Another Bombshell Report Out Of Flint | w/ Jordan Chariton

Jordan Chariton of 'Status Coup' joins me to discuss his bombshell report in VICE, Bernie Sanders being kicked off the N... Read more

28 Apr 2020

26mins

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How The CBC Fails Us, And How To Fix It | w/ Paris Marx

How The CBC Fails Us, And How To Fix It | w/ Paris Marx

I'm joined by Canadian writer and socialist Paris Marx as we dive into his critiques of the CBC and the Canadian media l... Read more

21 Apr 2020

30mins

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What Are Bernie's Chances Now? | w/ Nomiki Konst

What Are Bernie's Chances Now? | w/ Nomiki Konst

Awesome to have Nomiki Konst on the show for the first time! We talk Bernie Sanders, will the DNC try anything funny, th... Read more

25 Feb 2020

36mins

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