Things are so good in Canadian media. There's layoffs nearly every week. There's talk of the Toronto Star merging with Postmedia. The Online News Act was passed and as a result Google and Facebook are pulling Canadian news content from their platforms. (The Act isn't great and doesn't help independent media that much to begin with, but Google and Facebook pulling this move is baaaad). To celebrate the robust and healthy nature of our industry, Marino and Eric are joined by old j-school buddy Hunter Crowther (@HunterCrowther) to read some schlock from The Hub. The Hub is a relatively new publication, but they're not breaking any new ground with their work. Now I don't want to tell any tales out of school, but the more I hear about them, the less I care for them. The Hub was founded by former Postmedia employees and has plenty of space on their site for pieces from all sorts of right wing think tanks, lobbyists, and consultants. This week the Institute takes a long look at a bewildering column by Ginny Roth, proposing a way to solve our "National Identity Crisis (tm)", as well as our labour shortage in long-term care homes and in childcare with mandatory service. Lol. We spent a little extra on this one, so we hope you enjoy. We have not been keeping up with our recording schedule lately, and we're sorry but now that Eric is one job lighter, there's going to be way more time for this show. There are so many bad pieces being published, and we want to talk about them all. Plugs and RecsEmma Paling - Toronto strangers turned a Twitter chat into a mayoral election forceLegend of Zelda - Tears of the KingdomNot My Party - The rise and fall of Canadian Tories, from Robert Stanfield to Stephen Harper"Indian" in the Cabinet - Jody Wilson-RaybouldIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Things are so good in Canadian media. There's layoffs nearly every week. There's talk of the Toronto Star merging with Postmedia. The Online News Act was passed and as a result Google and Facebook are pulling Canadian news content from their platforms. (The Act isn't great and doesn't help independent media that much to begin with, but Google and Facebook pulling this move is baaaad). To celebrate the robust and healthy nature of our industry, Marino and Eric are joined by old j-school buddy Hunter Crowther (@HunterCrowther) to read some schlock from The Hub. The Hub is a relatively new publication, but they're not breaking any new ground with their work. Now I don't want to tell any tales out of school, but the more I hear about them, the less I care for them. The Hub was founded by former Postmedia employees and has plenty of space on their site for pieces from all sorts of right wing think tanks, lobbyists, and consultants. This week the Institute takes a long look at a bewildering column by Ginny Roth, proposing a way to solve our "National Identity Crisis (tm)", as well as our labour shortage in long-term care homes and in childcare with mandatory service. Lol.  We spent a little extra on this one, so we hope you enjoy. We have not been keeping up with our recording schedule lately, and we're sorry but now that Eric is one job lighter, there's going to be way more time for this show. There are so many bad pieces being published, and we want to talk about them all. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://breachmedia.ca/toronto-citizens-collective-mayoral-race-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Paling - Toronto strangers turned a Twitter chat into a mayoral election force</a> Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom <a href="https://nimbus.ca/store/not-my-party.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not My Party - The rise and fall of Canadian Tories, from Robert Stanfield to Stephen Harper</a> <a href="https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443465380/indian-in-the-cabinet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Indian" in the Cabinet - Jody Wilson-Raybould</a> If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Childcare Conscription (ft. Hunter Crowther)

Andrew Coyne

What do opinion columnists in this country think about strikes? Nothing worth reading on your own. In this episode the Big Shiny Takes Institute takes a look at an awful column on the PSAC strike that took place near the end of April and extended into May. The conventional wisdom of punditry was that the public would not support a public sector strike, but in hindsight (and at the time) we could very clearly see how incorrect that opinion was. Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne had some choice things to say about the strike but it was very interesting to see - in the 20+ paragraphs Coyne had to work with - what he left out. The Institute was joined by friend of the show Abdul Malik to suffer through this incredibly useless piece of writing. Plugs and RecsThe Act of Killing The Orchard Hilary Agro - In defence of drug dealers' humanityJay Cockburn - Where did the gargoyles go? Toronto's architectural boredom is a problemThe Hoser Municipal Election Fundraiser If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

What do opinion columnists in this country think about strikes? Nothing worth reading on your own. In this episode the Big Shiny Takes Institute takes a look at an awful column on the PSAC strike that took place near the end of April and extended into May. The conventional wisdom of punditry was that the public would not support a public sector strike, but in hindsight (and at the time) we could very clearly see how incorrect that opinion was. Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne had some choice things to say about the strike but it was very interesting to see - in the 20+ paragraphs Coyne had to work with - what he left out. The Institute was joined by friend of the show Abdul Malik to suffer through this incredibly useless piece of writing. Plugs and Recs The Act of Killing <a href="https://theorchard.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Orchard</a> <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-in-defence-of-drug-dealers-humanity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hilary Agro - In defence of drug dealers' humanity </a><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/04/23/where-did-gargoyles-go-torontos-architectural-boredom-is-a-problem.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Cockburn - Where did the gargoyles go? Toronto's architectural boredom is a problem</a> <a href="https://www.thehoser.ca/posts/contribute-to-the-hosers-municipal-election-fundraiser-today" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hoser Municipal Election Fundraiser </a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Andrew Coyne, Wannabe Scab (ft. Abdul Malik)

James Wilt

The unthinkable has happened in Canada. A public body has offered new health recommendations and people are overreacting. How will society even function on two drinks a week? According to some, not at all. This week we are joined by author James Wilt (Drinking Up the Revolution, Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars) and co-founder of The Hoser Kevin Taghabon to read an abysmal column from Peter Shawn Taylor in the Financial Post. In this column Taylor accuses the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction, and anyone who repeats their findings of moralizing and scolding, of ignoring all the positive benefits of alcohol. Luckily Taylor is here to explain exactly how great he thinks alcohol is (very). Plugs and RecsDrinking Up the Revolution - James WiltThe Hoser:  How To Reclaim Working Class Joy In The Face Of Big Alcohol - Leah Borts-KupermanThe Hoser:  In Memory Of Angie Austin - Jacob PesarukStation 11 - HBO The Last of Us Part IIIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The unthinkable has happened in Canada. A public body has offered new health recommendations and people are overreacting. How will society even function on two drinks a week? According to some, not at all. This week we are joined by author James Wilt (Drinking Up the Revolution, Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars) and co-founder of The Hoser Kevin Taghabon to read an abysmal column from Peter Shawn Taylor in the Financial Post. In this column Taylor accuses the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction, and anyone who repeats their findings of moralizing and scolding, of ignoring all the positive benefits of alcohol. Luckily Taylor is here to explain exactly how great he thinks alcohol is (very). Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713666/drinking-up-the-revolution-by-james-wilt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drinking Up the Revolution - James Wilt</a> <a href="https://www.thehoser.ca/posts/how-to-reclaim-working-class-joy-in-the-face-of-big-alcohol" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hoser:  How To Reclaim Working Class Joy In The Face Of Big Alcohol - Leah Borts-Kuperman</a> <a href=" https://www.thehoser.ca/posts/angie-austin-in-memory-of-a-powerhouse-advocate-for-safe-consumption-and-overdose-prevention-in-toronto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hoser:  In Memory Of Angie Austin - Jacob Pesaruk</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_Eleven_(miniseries)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Station 11 - HBO </a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_Part_II" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last of Us Part II</a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Crackin’ a Cold One (ft. James Wilt and Kevin Taghabon)

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned! This episode, while Jeremy is in his self-imposed book-writing exile, Eric and Marino are joined by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson of the Pullback podcast to read a baffling column by Jesse Kline. Jesse spends valuable column space concern-trolling about the Liberal's new luxury tax on vehicles, applicable to cars over $100k and boats over $250k. He admonishes the government for this reckless new tax, and claims that this will impact the working class much more than prospective boat owners. We examine these claims and come to some different conclusions. Editors note: Some names had to be removed from a story Eric shared early in the episode to protect their identities as nobody would ever trust them again after learning that they did not deliver on their cowboy boots promise. Plugs and Recs Pullback PodcastIPCC Report 2023 The Persuaders: Anand GiridharadasDrinking up the Revolution: James WiltIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned! This episode, while Jeremy is in his self-imposed book-writing exile, Eric and Marino are joined by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson of the Pullback podcast to read a baffling column by Jesse Kline. Jesse spends valuable column space concern-trolling about the Liberal's new luxury tax on vehicles, applicable to cars over $100k and boats over $250k. He admonishes the government for this reckless new tax, and claims that this will impact the working class much more than prospective boat owners. We examine these claims and come to some different conclusions. Editors note: Some names had to be removed from a story Eric shared early in the episode to protect their identities as nobody would ever trust them again after learning that they did not deliver on their cowboy boots promise.  Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.pullback.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pullback Podcast </a><a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-cycle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IPCC Report 2023</a> <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669716/the-persuaders-by-anand-giridharadas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Persuaders: Anand Giridharadas</a> <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713666/drinking-up-the-revolution-by-james-wilt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drinking up the Revolution: James Wilt</a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Boat Tax (ft. Kyla Hewson and Kristen Pue from Pullback)

Our old pal Abdul (@MarxGasol) joins us for a public policy thought experiment courtesy of UBC business lecturer Adam Pankratz in the National Post: Should we destigmatize stigma? Maybe if drug users and unhoused people simply understood that what they were doing is bad and they should feel bad, we'd all be better off!Kidding aside, this perverse serving of inhuman hogwash from a dude whose kids will surely grow to hate him was the worst thing we've read in a while. We're always saying that, aren't we folks?Plugs and RecsThe Dead Center by Luke SavageThe Orchard cast: It's the End of This World As We Know ItLast Chance U on NetflixGo play Metroid Prime: Remastered. I'm not linking to the eShop, figure it out.If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Our old pal Abdul (<a href="https://twitter.com/MarxGasol" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MarxGasol</a>) joins us for a public policy thought experiment courtesy of UBC business lecturer Adam Pankratz in the National Post: Should we destigmatize stigma? Maybe if drug users and unhoused people simply understood that what they were doing is bad and they should feel bad, we'd all be better off! Kidding aside, this perverse serving of inhuman hogwash from a dude whose kids will surely grow to hate him was the worst thing we've read in a while. We're always saying that, aren't we folks? Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/the-dead-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dead Center by Luke Savage</a> <a href="https://theorchard.substack.com/p/audio-its-the-end-of-this-world-as#details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Orchard cast: It's the End of This World As We Know It </a> <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80091742?source=35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last Chance U</a> on Netflix Go play Metroid Prime: Remastered. I'm not linking to the eShop, figure it out.If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Cowards and Stigma (ft. Abdul Malik)

Evan MacDonald

The last Kino standing, Evan Macdonald, joins us to talk about Dr. Jordan Bernt Peterson's latest made up scandal. The College of Psychiatrists of Ontario is asking him to take social media training, because he sucks at posting. The National Post's opinion page says this the greatest injustice of our day, but do any real people actually care? Tune in to find out!Plugs and RecsListen to Kino LefterSubscribe to The OrchardTove Lo - Dirt FemmeSZA - SOSNeedle Drop - Best Songs of 2022If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The last Kino standing, Evan Macdonald, joins us to talk about Dr. Jordan Bernt Peterson's latest made up scandal. The College of Psychiatrists of Ontario is asking him to take social media training, because he sucks at posting.  The National Post's opinion page says this the greatest injustice of our day, but do any real people actually care? Tune in to find out! Plugs and Recs <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/kino-lefter/id1443966438" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Kino Lefter</a> <a href="http://theorchard.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to The Orchard</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3755MjOhMsW1I9u9mh3xPF?si=4taTfQRJQcm_znVKufvG6Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tove Lo - Dirt Femme</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/07w0rG5TETcyihsEIZR3qG?si=agieacBSSBGrvh0Fk_kfqw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SZA - SOS</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHrJDmN2oxk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Needle Drop - Best Songs of 2022 </a> If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Social Media Re-Education Camp (ft. Evan Macdonald)

Andrew Neville

Esteemed Twitter user and Dog Island alum Andrew Neville joins us to mock one of, and I'm not mincing words here, the worst pieces we have read. The culprit? None other than our old pal, Adam Zivo.In this piece (published in the Daily Hive lol) Zivo tries to use statistics to argue that crime is out of control. The problem? It's based on an opinion poll. It gets so much worse. Plugs and RecsThe Myth Of Affordable Housing In TorontoDubious crime statistics: a disturbing trend of police and media misleading the publicPressProgress Short Circuit Podcast - Police across Canada are investing in “copaganda” reports that criticize the social safety netPlay Overwatch 2/Warzone, go see Avatar 2, listen to Metallica and do purple city in EdmontonIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Esteemed Twitter user and Dog Island alum Andrew Neville joins us to mock one of, and I'm not mincing words here, the worst pieces we have read. The culprit? None other than our old pal, Adam Zivo. In this piece (published in the Daily Hive lol) Zivo tries to use statistics to argue that crime is out of control. The problem? It's based on an opinion poll. It gets so much worse.  Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.thehoser.ca/posts/the-myth-of-affordable-housing-in-toronto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Myth Of Affordable Housing In Toronto</a> <a href="https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion/dubious-crime-statistics-a-disturbing-trend-of-police-and-media-misleading-the-public/372046" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dubious crime statistics: a disturbing trend of police and media misleading the public </a> <a href="https://pressprogress.ca/police-across-canada-are-investing-in-copaganda-reports-that-criticize-the-social-safety-net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PressProgress Short Circuit Podcast - Police across Canada are investing in “copaganda” reports that criticize the social safety net </a> Play Overwatch 2/Warzone, go see Avatar 2, listen to Metallica and do purple city in EdmontonIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Vibes-based Journalism (ft. Andrew Neville)

Chuka Ejeckam

The Big Shiny Takes Institute is back! We're joined by political researcher and new Friend of the Institute Chuka Ejeckam to read a very anti-union piece by the one and only Jesse Kline. Kline, the author of galaxy-brained takes about privatizing parks, is back and trying to frame striking workers as a malignant force threatening your children. To give you an idea of how emotionally damaging this column is, it starts by comparing unions to COVID-19. This episode was recorded Monday November 12th, which was before CUPE let us know they were heading back to the picket line. Solidarity to the workers and we'll see you at Queens Park. Plugs and RecsCulture War By the Numbers - (FREE BIG SHINY TAKES NEWSLETTER)Exterminate all the BrutesTraumaZoneToy Company Slammed For Getting Greedy With Magic: The GatheringAND Worried that Twitter's days are numbered? Looking to build a community with like-minded lefties? Head to our discord! People have been saying it's the new hot place for discourse and you should find out why. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The Big Shiny Takes Institute is back! We're joined by political researcher and new Friend of the Institute Chuka Ejeckam to read a very anti-union piece by the one and only Jesse Kline. Kline, the author of galaxy-brained takes about privatizing parks, is back and trying to frame striking workers as a malignant force threatening your children. To give you an idea of how emotionally damaging this column is, it starts by comparing unions to COVID-19. This episode was recorded Monday November 12th, which was before CUPE let us know they were heading back to the picket line. Solidarity to the workers and we'll see you at Queens Park. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://cwbtn.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culture War By the Numbers - (FREE BIG SHINY TAKES NEWSLETTER)</a> <a href="https://www.hbo.com/exterminate-all-the-brutes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exterminate all the Brutes</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_1985%E2%80%931999:_TraumaZone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TraumaZone</a> <a href="https://kotaku.com/mtg-30th-anniversary-black-lotus-transformers-warhammer-1849779811" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toy Company Slammed For Getting Greedy With Magic: The Gathering</a> AND Worried that Twitter's days are numbered? Looking to build a community with like-minded lefties?<a href="https://discord.gg/2F5pxyDQjT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Head to our discord! </a>People have been saying it's the new hot place for discourse and you should find out why. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Unions Hate Your Kid (ft. Chuka Ejeckam)

Jason Kenney

Environmental lawyer and former Liberal Party of Alberta leader David Khan joins the Institute to talk about the ongoing rehabilitation of Jason Kenney's image. National Post pundit John Ivison writes that the reason Kenney failed as Alberta premier wasn't because he was a total slimeball who pandered to the far-right but was too much of a coward to go all the way, but because he was just too great a guy. It was a real Shakespearean tragedy, as Ivison says without irony. Plugs and RecsPalestine advocates face 'organized, funded intimidation,' finds new reportThis Is Life in the MetaverseWhy Google's Toronto Smart City FailedOur old episode stunting on Adam ZivoSon of ElsewhereIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Environmental lawyer and former Liberal Party of Alberta leader David Khan joins the Institute to talk about the ongoing rehabilitation of Jason Kenney's image. National Post pundit John Ivison writes that the reason Kenney failed as Alberta premier wasn't because he was a total slimeball who pandered to the far-right but was too much of a coward to go all the way, but because he was just too great a guy. It was a real Shakespearean tragedy, as Ivison says without irony.  Plugs and Recs <a href="https://breachmedia.ca/palestine-advocates-face-organized-funded-intimidation-finds-new-report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Palestine advocates face 'organized, funded intimidation,' finds new report</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/technology/metaverse-facebook-horizon-worlds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Is Life in the Metaverse</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-googles-toronto-smart-city-failed-w-josh-okane/id1507621076?i=1000581001870" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Google's Toronto Smart City Failed</a> <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/972934/episodes/10965160" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our old episode stunting on Adam Zivo</a> <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/611405/son-of-elsewhere-by-elamin-abdelmahmoud/9780771002229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Son of Elsewhere</a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Jason Kenney's Populist Edge (ft. David Khan)

Luke Savage

Luke Savage, author of the new book The Dead Center: Reflections on Liberalism and co-host of the Michael and Us podcast , joins us to read a column from ur-smug centrist and National Observer "lead columnist" Max Fawcett. In this piece, Fawcett outlines how he thinks Pierre Poilievre is attempting to appeal to the far-right (true) and far-left (lol) by opposing vaccine mandates and talking about "elites". Naturally, it's his beloved Liberal party which has found the perfect balance in all things. Plugs and RecsThe Dead CenterJust how bad will Pierre Poilievre be for the climate?Conspiracy Theorist Danielle Smith Is Leading in Alberta's Conservative Party RaceIn Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Private Schools Flush With Public MoneyIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Luke Savage, author of the new book <a href="https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/the-dead-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dead Center: Reflections on Liberalism</a> and co-host of the <a href="https://soundcloud.com/michael-and-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael and Us</a> podcast , joins us to read a column from ur-smug centrist and National Observer "lead columnist" Max Fawcett. In this piece, Fawcett outlines how he thinks Pierre Poilievre is attempting to appeal to the far-right (true) and far-left (lol) by opposing vaccine mandates and talking about "elites". Naturally, it's his beloved Liberal party which has found the perfect balance in all things. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/the-dead-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dead Center</a> <a href="https://ricochet.media/en/3883/just-how-bad-will-pierre-poilievre-be-for-the-climate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just how bad will Pierre Poilievre be for the climate?</a> <a href="https://jacobin.com/2022/09/conspiracy-theorist-danielle-smith-alberta-canada-conservative-party" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conspiracy Theorist Danielle Smith Is Leading in Alberta's Conservative Party Race</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/11/nyregion/hasidic-yeshivas-schools-new-york.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Private Schools Flush With Public Money</a> If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Dead Center (ft. Luke Savage)

The world's first and only anti-free speech podcast. Big Shiny Takes looks at the terrible columns written by the "thought-leaders" in Canada and goes through why some of these pieces should have never been published in a place where people can read them.

Megan Linton

The gang invites Megan Linton of the Harbinger Media Network podcast Invisible Institutions to slog through an incredibly lazy piece by Brian Lilley. It's a column that contains much hand-wringing about masks and requirements to have them. It's also basically the same as the column he wrote the week before.Also, a discussion about a certain monarch's death, its dominance of the news cycle and why that does Canadians a disservice – especially on a week that saw another mass killing event mishandled by the RCMP.Plugs and RecsInvisible Institutions Briarpatch Sept./Oct. 2022 – The Disability Justice IssueFighting for the right to fuck“We are fed the same way caged animals are”Canadian mining companies rejoice as Chileans reject new constitutionEducation fraud experts raise alarm about Calgary police ties to unaccredited collegeThe Queen Represented Racist Violence As Much As She Did GlamourIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The gang invites Megan Linton of the <a href="https://harbingermedianetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harbinger Media Network</a> podcast <a href="https://harbingermedianetwork.com/show/invisible-institutions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible Institutions</a> to slog through an incredibly lazy piece by Brian Lilley. It's a column that contains much hand-wringing about masks and requirements to have them. It's also basically the same as the column he wrote the week before. Also, a discussion about a certain monarch's death, its dominance of the news cycle and why that does Canadians a disservice – especially on a week that saw another mass killing event mishandled by the RCMP. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://invisibleinstitutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible Institutions</a> <a href="https://briarpatchmagazine.com/issues/view/september-october-2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Briarpatch Sept./Oct. 2022 – The Disability Justice Issue</a><ul><li><a href="https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/fighting-for-the-right-to-fuck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fighting for the right to fuck</a></li><li><a href="https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/we-are-fed-the-same-way-caged-animals-are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“We are fed the same way caged animals are”</a></li></ul><a href="https://appelorchard.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-orchard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadian mining companies rejoice as Chileans reject new constitution</a> <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9111110/education-fraud-experts-raise-alarm-about-calgary-police-ties-to-unaccredited-college-that-operates-from-anaheim-strip-mall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Education fraud experts raise alarm about Calgary police ties to unaccredited college</a> <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/queen-elizabeth-colonialism-racism-british-empire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queen Represented Racist Violence As Much As She Did Glamour</a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Lilley Unmasked (ft. Megan Linton)

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned! This week, Eric, Marino and Jeremy are joined by Fae Johnstone (Executive Director of Wisdom2Action, writer and activist) to read some absolutely horrendous transphobia published in the National Post. The National Post, seemingly taking their cues from the transphobes down in the US and UK (TERF Island) are now pushing "gender critical" talking points as a way of limiting access to care. It's bullshit and whoever wrote it should have rotten produce thrown at their head. Unfortunately for us, this column doesn't have a name in its byline. The bigot who felt compelled to write this pseudoscientific trash was too shy to include their name in the byline. Listen to the episode and find out why.Despite the fact that all of us are well accustomed to the low standard for what passes as a column in the National Post, this column pissed us off.NOTELess than an hour after recording this episode, failed actor and hack fraud journalist Sue-Ann Levy released a hatchet job piece on Fae for the True North Centre. The piece is stupid and pretends that Fae calling people TERFS is bad. We're not going to link to that piece. Instead, read this piece from Fae that she wrote for the Star on the optics-based approach of the Liberal Party in regards to 2SLGBTQI+ issues: Fae Johnstone - Six years in, Trudeau government's work on  2SLGBTQI+ issues is still underwhelmingPlugs and RecsMaelys McArdle - Transphobia in the National PostDragon Age (every single one but especially Origins)The OrchardKino LefterBreath of the WildIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned! This week, Eric, Marino and Jeremy are joined by Fae Johnstone (Executive Director of Wisdom2Action, writer and activist) to read some absolutely horrendous transphobia published in the National Post. The National Post, seemingly taking their cues from the transphobes down in the US and UK (TERF Island) are now pushing "gender critical" talking points as a way of limiting access to care. It's bullshit and whoever wrote it should have rotten produce thrown at their head. Unfortunately for us, this column doesn't have a name in its byline. The bigot who felt compelled to write this pseudoscientific trash was too shy to include their name in the byline. Listen to the episode and find out why. Despite the fact that all of us are well accustomed to the low standard for what passes as a column in the National Post, this column pissed us off. NOTE Less than an hour after recording this episode, failed actor and hack fraud journalist Sue-Ann Levy released a hatchet job piece on Fae for the True North Centre. The piece is stupid and pretends that Fae calling people TERFS is bad. We're not going to link to that piece. Instead, read this piece from Fae that she wrote for the Star on the optics-based approach of the Liberal Party in regards to 2SLGBTQI+ issues: <a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2022/08/31/six-years-in-trudeau-governments-work-on-2slgbtqi-issues-is-still-underwhelming.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fae Johnstone - Six years in, Trudeau government's work on  2SLGBTQI+ issues is still underwhelming</a> Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.maelys.bio/2019/12/transphobia-in-national-post/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maelys McArdle - Transphobia in the National Post </a>Dragon Age (every single one but especially Origins) The Orchard Kino Lefter Breath of the WildIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

National Post is a TERF rag (ft. Fae Johnstone)

Mitchell Thompson

The Big Shiny Takes Institute is reporting live from the frontlines of the climate war (Eric's living room). This episode we are joined by Mitchell Thompson from PressProgress to take apart an incoherent screed written by a senior fellow of the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Jamil Jivani. The column suggests Trudeau's cultish fixation on saving the environment is causing real world suffering. We, as readers and people who exist in reality, are left to try and figure out what on earth he is talking about. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The Big Shiny Takes Institute is reporting live from the frontlines of the climate war (Eric's living room). This episode we are joined by Mitchell Thompson from PressProgress to take apart an incoherent screed written by a senior fellow of the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Jamil Jivani.  The column suggests Trudeau's cultish fixation on saving the environment is causing real world suffering. We, as readers and people who exist in reality, are left to try and figure out what on earth he is talking about. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

The War on Climate (ft. Mitchell Thompson)

The boys are back with another terrible column! This week they are joined by Alex from Haus of Decline to read another awful piece by Adam Zivo in which he makes the argument to let the police march in the Toronto Pride Parade. I say he makes the argument, but really what he does is list all the very valid reasons people don't want the police there and shrugs. This episode was recorded in early July, so during Plugs and Recs Jeremy talks about a fundraiser for his substack. It's over now but that shouldn't stop you from supporting his journalism. The fundraiser was a success by the way, here's a link to the article the fundraiser was supporting. Plugs and RecsInvisible InstitutionsAnthony Bourdain: Kitchen ConfidentialStar Trek Deep Space NineSupport us on Patreon!If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The boys are back with another terrible column! This week they are joined by Alex from Haus of Decline to read another awful piece by Adam Zivo in which he makes the argument to let the police march in the Toronto Pride Parade. I say he makes the argument, but really what he does is list all the very valid reasons people don't want the police there and shrugs. This episode was recorded in early July, so during Plugs and Recs Jeremy talks about a fundraiser for his substack. It's over now but that shouldn't stop you from supporting his journalism. The fundraiser was a success by the way, <a href="https://appelorchard.substack.com/p/inside-the-belly-of-the-beast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here's a link</a> to the article the fundraiser was supporting. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://invisibleinstitutions.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible Institutions</a> Anthony Bourdain: Kitchen Confidential Star Trek Deep Space Nine <a href="https://patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Patreon!</a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

They said sorry though (ft. Alex from Haus of Decline)

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned! Joined by Friend of the Institute Gordon Katic the boys read a particularly awful column by Vinay Menon about the aftermath of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde. Instead of having something useful to say, Vinay decided to write a column about Matthew McConaughey's moral obligation to run for president. We feel like he's sort of missing the point.Plugs and RecsDarts and LettersImperial News - Bad Books by Bad PeopleTech Won't Save Us - Privatizing the internet was a mistakeThe Hoser - Short CircuitGulliver's Travels - Jonathan SwiftThe BoysThe Dig - The New Democrats w/ Lily GeismerIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned! Joined by Friend of the Institute Gordon Katic the boys read a particularly awful column by Vinay Menon about the aftermath of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde. Instead of having something useful to say, Vinay decided to write a column about Matthew McConaughey's moral obligation to run for president. We feel like he's sort of missing the point. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.dartsandletters.ca/2022/06/19/ep59-january-6th-and-the-myth-of-the-mob-ft-james-jasper-and-joy-rohde/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darts and Letters</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/imperialnews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imperial News - Bad Books by Bad People </a><a href="https://techwontsave.us/episode/118_privatizing_the_internet_was_a_mistake_w_ben_tarnoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tech Won't Save Us - Privatizing the internet was a mistake </a><a href="https://www.thehoser.ca/posts/short-circuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hoser - Short Circuit </a>Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift The Boys <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-new-democrats-w-lily-geismer/id1043245989?i=1000565304170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dig - The New Democrats w/ Lily Geismer</a>If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Not Alright Alright Alright (ft. Gordon Katic)

Scott Schmidt

Jeremy’s Forgotten Corner co-host Scott Schmidt joins BST this week to talk about pensions and starving seniors to buy shitty fighter jets.Plugs and RecsListen to The Forgotten CornerGo see Peace by ChocolateJeremy - Canada’s Noxious Conservatives Are Duking It Out for Party Leadership Jared Sexton - The World They Wish To Build If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Jeremy’s Forgotten Corner co-host Scott Schmidt joins BST this week to talk about pensions and starving seniors to buy shitty fighter jets. Plugs and Recs Listen to <a href="http://forgottencornerpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Forgotten Corner</a> Go see <a href="https://www.cineplex.com/fr/movie/peace-by-chocolate?ic=cpx_hp-%27moviegrid%27-fr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peace by Chocolate</a> Jeremy - <a href="https://www.jacobinmag.com/2022/05/canada-conservative-party-leadership-poilievre-lewis-charest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canada’s Noxious Conservatives Are Duking It Out for Party Leadership </a> Jared Sexton - <a href="https://jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/the-world-they-wish-to-build" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The World They Wish To Build </a> If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Sorry Grandma (ft. Scott Schmidt)

David Moscrop

If you read the latest IPCC report, you know it's time for the latest episode of Big Shiny Takes. This week, the Big Shiny Takes Institute is joined by columnist and writer David Moscrop to read an insufferably bad column from Conrad Black. Yes, we are aware that doesn't narrow it down. This temper tantrum is directed at the federal NDP and Liberal parties for unparliamentary behaviour (acting like parties in a parliamentary system). Thankfully, Conrad breaks up the monotony by expressing dismay at Canada's slide towards socialist oblivion with promises of means-tested dental care and clean jobs training centres. He also manages to jam in some genocide denial and transphobia because, believe it or not, the Lord of Crossharbour is not a good person. Plugs and RecsThe Jakarta Method - Vincent BevinsDo Androids Dream of Electric Cars - James WiltJust Watch Us: RCMP Surveillance of the Women's Liberation Movement in Cold War Canada - Christabelle Sethna and Steve Hewitt The NDP is run by a consultant class geared toward capitulation - Martin Lukacs Justin Trudeau's F-35 Fighter Jet Acquisition is a Miserable Circus - David MoscropFormula 1 - Drive to SurviveIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

If you read the latest IPCC report, you know it's time for the latest episode of Big Shiny Takes. This week, the Big Shiny Takes Institute is joined by columnist and writer David Moscrop to read an insufferably bad column from Conrad Black. Yes, we are aware that doesn't narrow it down. This temper tantrum is directed at the federal NDP and Liberal parties for unparliamentary behaviour (acting like parties in a parliamentary system). Thankfully, Conrad breaks up the monotony by expressing dismay at Canada's slide towards socialist oblivion with promises of means-tested dental care and clean jobs training centres. He also manages to jam in some genocide denial and transphobia because, believe it or not, the Lord of Crossharbour is not a good person. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/vincent-bevins/the-jakarta-method/9781541724013/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jakarta Method</a> - Vincent Bevins <a href="https://btlbooks.com/book/do-androids-dream-of-electric-cars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars</a> - James Wilt <a href="https://www.mqup.ca/just-watch-us-products-9780773552821.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Watch Us: RCMP Surveillance of the Women's Liberation Movement in Cold War Canada</a> - Christabelle Sethna and Steve Hewitt <a href="https://breachmedia.ca/the-ndp-is-run-by-a-consultant-class-geared-toward-capitulation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The NDP is run by a consultant class geared toward capitulation</a> - Martin Lukacs <a href="https://www.jacobinmag.com/2022/04/justin-trudeau-f-35-fighter-jet-acquisition-defense-spending" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Trudeau's F-35 Fighter Jet Acquisition is a Miserable Circus</a> - David Moscrop Formula 1 - Drive to SurviveIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Socialist Fantasyland (ft. David Moscrop)

Good news everyone, the pandemic is over because the government said so! Everything is great! Of course, like all responsible adults, we know better than to let ourselves get tired of winning so much so we are punishing ourselves with another insipid Jon Kay column. This one was published in the Wall Street Journal. In this latest instalment of Canadian pundits explaining Canadian politics poorly to an uninterested audience, Dog Shampoo Boy writes about Justin Trudeau being a "Woke Donald Trump".  It's stupid and our lives are worse for having read it. We're joined this week by the great Mitchell Thompson of PressProgress, who has subjugated himself to reading a lot of Quillette. For those who don't know, Quillette is an awful website that pays Jon Kay to write for them. Quillette has a habit of talking about race science, and Jon has written about wokeness and frisbee golf for them.Plugs and RecsScience for the PeoplePierre Poilievre - Harper but with fangs bared - by Mitchell ThompsonWhy John Mearsheimer Blames the US for the Crisis in UkraineWhen Prophecy FailsImperial NewsThe Hoser Presents - Short CircuitJoin the Discord (but be nice there)Jeen-Yuhs (Kanye doc)Elden RingIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Good news everyone, the pandemic is over because the government said so! Everything is great! Of course, like all responsible adults, we know better than to let ourselves get tired of winning so much so we are punishing ourselves with another insipid Jon Kay column. This one was published in the Wall Street Journal. In this latest instalment of Canadian pundits explaining Canadian politics poorly to an uninterested audience, Dog Shampoo Boy writes about Justin Trudeau being a "Woke Donald Trump".  It's stupid and our lives are worse for having read it. We're joined this week by the great Mitchell Thompson of PressProgress, who has subjugated himself to reading a lot of Quillette. For those who don't know, Quillette is an awful website that pays Jon Kay to write for them. Quillette has a habit of talking about race science, and Jon has written about wokeness and frisbee golf for them. Plugs and Recs <a href="https://scienceforthepeople.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Science for the People</a> <a href="https://breachmedia.ca/pierre-poilievre-harper-but-with-his-fangs-bared/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pierre Poilievre - Harper but with fangs bared - by Mitchell Thompson</a> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-john-mearsheimer-blames-the-us-for-the-crisis-in-ukraine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why John Mearsheimer Blames the US for the Crisis in Ukraine </a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1835405.When_Prophecy_Fails" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Prophecy Fails</a> <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/imperialnewz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imperial News </a><a href="https://www.thehoser.ca/posts/first-episode-of-short-circuit-the-limits-of-food-banks-in-the-gta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hoser Presents - Short Circuit</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/CPXHVD8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Discord (but be nice there) </a> Jeen-Yuhs (Kanye doc) Elden RingIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Trudeau? More like LIE-deau (ft. Mitchell Thompson)

Arshy Mann

Do you hear that horrible honking sound? No my friends, that is not the sound of freedom. It's the sound of another episode of Big Shiny Takes!This week, Canadaland Commons host Arshy Mann joined us to talk about the dumbest political action in the entire world: the Trucker Convoy. This convoy, which is not astroturfed at all, is demanding that avowed Marxist-Leninist Justin Trudeau remove any vaccine mandates for truckers.  This conveniently ignores the fact that 90% of truckers that cross into the United States from Canada are fully vaccinated. It also ignores the fact 900,000 people in the United States are no longer alive because of the abysmal COVID response in the US. This week we read a column in the Edmonton Journal from a newcomer to the shitty takes game, Nathan Steinke. Steinke, a noted political loser, spends a few hundred words fetishizing truckers as a symbol of working class purity. He also compares the convoy to Woodstock (the festival, not Woodstock Ontario).It should be noted that this episode was originally recorded on Friday February 5, 2022 - the night before the counter protests in Toronto. If anything changes in convoy news and it's missing, please keep that in mind before you yell at us for not talking about it.  Plugs and RecsCanadaland CommonsVincent Bevins - The Jakarta MethodMayor Gondek's chief of staff Stephen Carter out, sources allege bullying in city hallCJN - What is the future of Progressive Zionism (ft. Jeremy Appel)CAHN - The Freedom Convoy is nothing but a vehicle for the far-rightThe Breach - What the Left can learn from the “Freedom Convoy”It Could Happen Here - Canada Convoy UpdateJoin your new group of friends in the Big Shiny Takes Discord!If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Do you hear that horrible honking sound? No my friends, that is not the sound of freedom. It's the sound of another episode of Big Shiny Takes! This week, Canadaland Commons host Arshy Mann joined us to talk about the dumbest political action in the entire world: the Trucker Convoy. This convoy, which is not astroturfed at all, is demanding that avowed Marxist-Leninist Justin Trudeau remove any vaccine mandates for truckers.  This conveniently ignores the fact that 90% of truckers that cross into the United States from Canada are fully vaccinated. It also ignores the fact 900,000 people in the United States are no longer alive because of the abysmal COVID response in the US. This week we read a column in the Edmonton Journal from a newcomer to the shitty takes game, Nathan Steinke. Steinke, a noted political loser, spends a few hundred words fetishizing truckers as a symbol of working class purity. He also compares the convoy to Woodstock (the festival, not Woodstock Ontario). It should be noted that this episode was originally recorded on Friday February 5, 2022 - the night before the counter protests in Toronto. If anything changes in convoy news and it's missing, please keep that in mind before you yell at us for not talking about it. <a href="https://discord.gg/P5VAAhQ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Plugs and Recs <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canada-convoy-update/id1449762156?i=1000550029426" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.canadaland.com/shows/commons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadaland Commons</a> <a href="https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/the-jakarta-method-how-to-destabilize-and-control-the-third-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vincent Bevins - The Jakarta Method</a> <a href="https://calgary.citynews.ca/2022/02/02/calgary-mayor-chief-staff-stephen-carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mayor Gondek's chief of staff Stephen Carter out, sources allege bullying in city hall</a><a href="https://www.canadaland.com/shows/commons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://thecjn.ca/podcasts/what-is-the-future-of-progressive-zionism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CJN - What is the future of Progressive Zionism (ft. Jeremy Appel)</a> <a href="https://www.antihate.ca/the_freedom_convoy_is_nothing_but_a_vehicle_for_the_far_right" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAHN - The Freedom Convoy is nothing but a vehicle for the far-right </a> <a href="https://breachmedia.ca/what-the-left-can-learn-from-the-freedom-convoy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Breach - What the Left can learn from the “Freedom Convoy”</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canada-convoy-update/id1449762156?i=1000550029426" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Could Happen Here - Canada Convoy Update</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/P5VAAhQ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join your new group of friends in the Big Shiny Takes Discord!</a><a href="https://www.antihate.ca/the_freedom_convoy_is_nothing_but_a_vehicle_for_the_far_right" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Legalize Freedom (ft. Arshy Mann)

Shama Rangwala

It's 2022 and things are bad! We're kicking off a new year of reading bad takes with Shama Rangwala. Shama is an Assistant Professor at York University and co-host of Replay, a new podcast on the Harbinger Media Network. The column we read this week is one of the dimmer takes in the National Post's year-end series called The Capitalist Manifesto, and was written by Joanna Baron. Baron runs the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a group of idiots pushing for important things like no mask/vaccine mandates, choice in health care (privatization) and free speech (lol). Plugs and RecsReplay Mitchell Thompson - The Secret to the Weston Family’s Wealth Is Exploitation, Not Hard WorkThe Witcher III: Wild HuntVincent Bevins - The Jakarta MethodBig Shiny Takes is a proud part of the Harbinger Media Network. Theme music is by Jack Dump.If you like our show, give us a follow on social media, @bigshinytakes, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or give us some money at Patreon to unlock bonus content!If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

It's 2022 and things are bad! We're kicking off a new year of reading bad takes with Shama Rangwala. Shama is an Assistant Professor at York University and co-host of Replay, a new podcast on the Harbinger Media Network. The column we read this week is one of the dimmer takes in the National Post's year-end series called The Capitalist Manifesto, and was written by Joanna Baron. Baron runs the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a group of idiots pushing for important things like no mask/vaccine mandates, choice in health care (privatization) and free speech (lol). Plugs and Recs <a href="https://www.pedagogyandpraxis.com/replaypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Replay </a> <a href="https://jacobinmag.com/2021/12/weston-family-business-empire-wealth-exploitation-low-wage-labor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitchell Thompson - The Secret to the Weston Family’s Wealth Is Exploitation, Not Hard Work</a> <a href="https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Witcher III: Wild Hunt</a> <a href="https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/vincent-bevins/the-jakarta-method/9781541724013/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vincent Bevins - The Jakarta Method</a> Big Shiny Takes is a proud part of the Harbinger Media Network. Theme music is by Jack Dump. If you like our show, give us a follow on social media, @bigshinytakes, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or give us some money at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus content!<h1> </h1> If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigshinytakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bigshinytakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Capitalist Manifesto (ft. Shama Rangwala)

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