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THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL:THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: Trump Threat Rises, Poilievre Polls Plummet, Ford Fails on Strong Mandate Feb 28, 2025

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Canada is at a crossroads. With Trump's shocking treatment of Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office and escalating tariff threats against Canada, the stakes have never been higher. Poilievre's plummeting poll numbers reflect growing unpopularity, while Canadians are uniting behind Mark Carney as a powerful contender to confront the looming threat of the Elon Trump Regime. Our Scandal Panel discusses the realignment of the world order and how Canada can combat Trump.

Meanwhile, after an expensive, cynical snap election, Ford's victory lacks the significant gains he boldly claims as a "strong historic majority mandate" to take on Trump. Ontario voters gave him the same outcome as last time and the Liberals enough to regain party status. The Scandal Panel talks about how the opposition must better hold him accountable in the future.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: BONNIE CROMBIE LEADER OF ONTARIO LIBERALS ON HER FIGHT TO BEAT FORD IN FEB 27 ELECTION Feb 24, 2025

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With high stakes in the Ontario Election on February 27, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie joins host Laura Babcock for an in-depth conversation about her strategy to defeat Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government and her plans for the people of Ontario.

In this uncut interview, Bonnie discusses critical issues such as healthcare, housing, homelessness, ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program), and small business investment. She assures voters that she is committed to getting the basics right and believes the Liberals have the momentum as the snap election approaches.

Bonnie also reaches out to NDP voters and explains how she can be trusted to avoid shifting to the right and being influenced by developers. Additionally, she addresses why it took her so long to introduce herself to Ontario voters.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: Is a Vote for Poilievre or Ford a Vote for Trump? And how do we stop MAGA in Canada?! 🇨🇦 Feb 19, 2025

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In this wide-ranging and humorous episode (because if you don't laugh, you cry) Douglas Conners from the True North Eager Beaver Podcast joins host Laura Babcock to discuss several pressing topics. They delve into Trump's comments on Ukraine, the threats facing Canada, and Pierre Poilievre's MAGA-style "Canada First" rally. They also explore Carney's master vision for Canada, Doug Ford's thirst for Trump and dangerous deal with Elon Musk, and the cynical Ontario election set for February 27th. The recent Ontario leader's debate is reviewed, and the conversation emphasizes the importance of protecting democracy and getting our beloved True North, strong and free, out of this mess with the help of our European allies before it's too late!

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL Feb 16, 2025

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According to stunning new polls, if Mark Carney were on the ballot, he could make Pierre Poilievre's long lead irrelevant and give the Liberals a majority in the next Federal election. Are Canadians putting partisanship aside and focusing on who can best save our economy and sovereignty from Trump, Elon and the Canadian MAGA movement?

Meanwhile, Mr. Ford went to Washington and failed to convince the Trump regime of anything. He used the trip as another gimmick for his cynical Feb. 27 election in Ontario, but are people becoming wise to his con and worried about his devotion to Trump? Will his record on healthcare and his Greenbelt scandal drive Ontario to support Bonnie Crombie Liberals?

Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps join host Laura Babcock for a fiery, heart-felt pro-Canada conversation on how we fight for our values and stop the cruelty threatening our province, country and world. Please subscribe, share and comment as we build the conversation to save Canada 🇨🇦

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: How to Stop Ford, Poilievre and other Maple MAGA Politicians who Support Trump Feb 06, 2025

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Protecting Canada from Trump's MAGA and Canadian politicians like Doug Ford and Pierre Poilievre, who are aligned with the Trump regime, is paramount. Order of Canada recipient and former Ontario MPP Cheri DiNovo joins the podcast to share steps Canadians and Ontarians can take, including how to vote Ford out of office on the Feb 27 provincial election www.votewell.ca

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: GET IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TRUMP'S TARIFF WAR 🇨🇦 Feb 03, 2025

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With Trump's punitive tariffs and threats to our sovereignty, now is the time to get in the fight! MP Charlie Angus and Host Laura Babcock discuss all the things Canadians can do to send a strong message of solidarity to Trump: sign the Pledge for Canada, cancel American trips, buy Canadian goods, ask American friends to call their representatives, work with other countries and call out Poilievre and any so-called leaders or influencers that make Canada look weak in this existential fight against a bully.

Charlie discusses our long and strong history of fighting for democracy.

Stand up and FIGHT! 🇨🇦

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THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: Is Poilievre Panicking? Will Ford Pay a Price for his Cynical Snap Election? Jan 30, 2025

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The Canadian political landscape is undergoing significant changes. The looming threat of Trump tariffs poses a risk to our economy, while Mark Carney is emerging as a strong contender for Prime Minister. At the same time, Pierre Poilievre is facing increased scrutiny due to his lack of high-level security clearance, which raises concerns about trust and accountability.

Many Ontarians are angry. The billions wasted under Ford's leadership, combined with failures in healthcare and housing and scandals involving the Greenbelt and Ontario Place, have left many feeling betrayed. This discontent may significantly influence the results of the snap election in February.

Poilievre and Ford are experiencing declining poll numbers, indicating a substantial loss of faith in the populist conservative movement.

In the latest episode of the Scandal Panel, Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps, and Laura Babcock discuss these shifting dynamics in our political landscape.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: Chaotic Week in Canadian Politics Jan 23, 2025

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New polling shows the Poilievre Conservatives dropping quickly. Ontario Premier Ford is trying to leverage his popular new role as Captain Canada to secure another majority. Trump threatens Canada, and Premier Smith presents a potential unity crisis. The political landscape is chaotic. Host Laura Babcock and Douglas Connors, co-hosts of the True North Eager Beaver Podcast, analyze the latest tumult and call out the rise of fascist propaganda attempting to destabilize our country.

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THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: Can Carney Unite Canada? Is Poilievre in Trouble? Will Ford Call Election? Jan 17, 2025

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In light of the threats to the Canadian economy and sovereignty posed by the incoming Trump administration, Canada must have strong leadership. Can Mark Carney, a world-renowned economist, secure the Liberal leader position? Can he unify the country and devise a strategy to stop Trump?

Is Pierre Poilievre losing his edge and the forecasted majority now that Carney is entering the race? And what the hell was Danielle Smith, Jordan Peterson, and Kevin O'Leary's meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

With the trade war beginning, how will Doug Ford's recent response to the crisis influence his position as Premier? Will Ontario overlook his six years of scandals and mismanagement? Is a snap election on the horizon?

Join host Laura Babcock, veteran journalist Keith Leslie, and former publisher Mark Cripps in this unfiltered discussion on the OShow. They tackle these pressing questions head-on, providing insights and perspectives you won't find anywhere else. With a warning for salty language, this show promises to be alarming, entertaining and enlightening.

Don’t miss your chance to understand the future of Canadian politics and its potential impact on our economy. It's time to stand up and protect our true North, strong and free!

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THE OSHOW: Elizabeth May on Trump's Threats to Canada and Why Poilievre Needs to Get Security Clearance Jan 09, 2025

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Outspoken Canadian Politician and Leader of the Green Party Elizabeth May gives a no-holds-barred assessment of Trump's threats to Canada and Greenland's sovereignty, how to rally together with each other and the world to stop him, and asks Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to get his high-level security clearance so Canadians can know about any foreign interference in his leadership before the consequential federal election.

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