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Ep. 59 - Double Trouble: Oil's Burst Bubble Mar 10, 2020

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What does the largest single-day drop in the price of oil in almost two decades mean for Canada's economy? How will it affect growing frustration in Alberta? And have you washed your hands since you started reading this? Wash your hands.

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Introducing: Cool Mules Mar 02, 2020

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A new investigative series about the cocaine smuggling ring inside Vice Media.

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Ep. 58 - A Seizure of Political Power In Wet'suwet'en Territory Feb 25, 2020

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Over the course of a week, Trudeau changed his tune from promising patience and cooperation with Wet'suwet'en land defenders, to asserting the rail blockades must be removed. Why the sudden 180? Plus, Teck withdrew its application for a $20 billion mine project. And four MPs have released the Buffalo Declaration, a manifesto demanding more respect for Alberta.

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Ep. 57 - Peter MacKay's Yoga Tweet Apology Tour Feb 11, 2020

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The race to replace Andrew Scheer as Conservative leader is on. Who are the key players, and what issues do they face in their bid for the job? For insight, we're joined by former Harper strategist Ken Boessenkool.

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Ep. 56 - A Huawei Executive Defends Their Record Jan 28, 2020

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What are Huawei's plans in Canada? How can we be sure our data is safe with them? And did they pay for the protesters outside the Meng Wangzhou hearing? We're joined by Alykhan Velshi, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Huawei Canada, to talk all things Huawei.

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This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks, Audible, and HelloFresh. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND's other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.

Ep. 55 - Canada Gets Kicked In The Teeth Jan 16, 2020

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Jen Gerson and Sandy Garossino break down where exactly Canada fits amid the ongoing hostilities between Iran and the U.S., and then discuss the prospect of a royal relocation.

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Ep. 54 - The Biggest Resignation Of The Year Dec 17, 2019

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Andrew "Everybody's Second Choice" Scheer is no longer the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. OPPO unpacks the latest in Western Alienation and takes a deep dive into the most significant political resignation of the year.

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This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks, Wealthbar, and Audible. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND's other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.

Additional music: Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109 ᐧ

Ep. 53 - OPPO Goes Nuclear Dec 10, 2019

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By popular demand, we take a look at nuclear energy in Canada. Plus a check-in with the bubbling oil sands of resentment that is Western Alienation Corner, and OPPO's newest segment: Andrew Scheer Leadership Deathwatch.

Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast.

This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks and Audible. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND's other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.

Ep. 52 - The Guy Behind Ontario Proud Dec 03, 2019

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A very special interview with the person behind your least favourite meme pages, Ontario Proud and Canada Proud. Plus, an update on Canada-China relations by way of an interview with two Hong Kong pro-democracy figures. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks and Audible. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND's other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. ᐧ

Ep. 51 - Ministry Of Pandering Nov 26, 2019

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We take a look at the Liberal government's cabinet appointments, check in on the scandals and simmering resentment in Canada's "West," and read some highlights from the listener mailbag. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks and WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND's other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast.

Additional music: Hooky with Sloane by Bird CreekCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

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