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The OShow with Laura Babcock

The OShow is Canada’s Pro-Democracy Podcast 🇨🇦. Airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse known for asking tough questions and speaking her mind without fear or favour. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. “When you care about current affairs, it’s on the OShow.”

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Latest Episodes:

THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FORD CLOSING ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE THE LAST STRAW Jun 24, 2024

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The bombshell announcement that the Ford government is closing the cherished Ontario Science Centre without notice has unleashed outrage across Ontario at a level not seen since the Greenbelt Scandal. Panellists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps analyze Ford's latest scandalous decisions, the waste of taxpayer dollars on the Science Centre move, Ontario Place Spa, and cost overruns on the Ontario Line. They also decry Ford's lack of care for the most vulnerable people in our province, including seniors, families with autism, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty and homelessness—salty language warning.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK DR VIVIAN ON CANADA'S HORRIFIC LONGTERM CARE CRISIS Jun 18, 2024

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When policies are cruel to seniors and lead to their premature deaths just to benefit investors, it is truly horrifying. With Canada facing the "Silver Tsunami" of an aging population turning to privately-owned, for-profit long-term care facilities, Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous discusses with host Laura Babcock the shocking realities of new legislation in Smith's Alberta and Ford's Ontario. She emphasizes that it serves as a warning for the potential destruction of public healthcare if we do not act and voice our concerns immediately!

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK NDP LEADER MARIT STILES ON FORD CORRUPTION AND ELECTION Jun 13, 2024

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In this no-holds-barred interview, host Laura Babcock dives deep with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, pressing on crucial issues. Nothing is off the table, from calling Premier Ford "Corrupt" to shedding light on scandals like Greenbelt, Ontario Place, Highway 413, Staples, Beer, Private Emails, Healthcare, Housing, and Education. The interview also explores Stiles's strategic approach to taking on Ford and whether the NDP and Liberals will fight each other or focus on Ford. Additionally, it delves into the state of Stiles' relationship with former NDP and now Independent MPP Sarah Jama and examines strategies to ensure her party's communications can effectively rival Ford's. If you care about the future of Ontario and, by extension, Canada, you won't want to miss a moment.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL DOES FORD THINK HE'S KING? Jun 11, 2024

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After creating the most expensive and massive cabinet in Ontario's history and taking an almost five-month vacation from accountability in Queen's Park, our Scandal Panel, consisting of Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps, addresses host Laura Babcock's question: "Does Doug Ford think he's King?" Their responses are disturbing as they cover the real reasons behind the 10 million dollar cabinet, the Gmail scandal, the beer scandal, the Greenbelt Scandal, the Ontario Place scandal, and more. They also discuss similarities to Trump's and Poilievre's populist playbooks. Laura also expresses frustration about the opposition parties, especially Bonnie Crombie's Liberals, who are not communicating enough to hold Ford accountable. This content contains strong language.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: URBANIST GIL PENALOSA ON FORD, MAYORS AND THE POLITICAL GUTS TO BUILD BETTER CITIES Jun 07, 2024

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In this fast-paced and intense episode, renowned urbanist Gil Penalosa shares inspiring examples of urban planning from cities worldwide. He criticizes Doug Ford for wasting BILLIONS of people's money on projects like a casino at Ontario Place and subways. He calls out mediocre Mayors for lacking vision and political guts to plan for the future. He also calls on all citizens to speak up and demand better for our families and tax dollars. People of Canada and around the world won't want to miss this!

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FORD'S CATASTROPHIC PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Jun 05, 2024

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With Ford's new legislation allowing land speculators to initiate their urban boundary reviews and the ongoing threat to the Greenbelt and 413 lands, Ian Borsuk of Environment Hamilton sounds the alarm about the catastrophic and irreversible environmental damage. He also discusses political opposition to a plan to help vulnerable people survive the sweltering summer heat.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FIGHTING FORD TO SAVE ONTARIO PLACE May 31, 2024

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With the recent coverage in the New York Times, the fight to save Ontario Place from Ford's one billion tax dollar 95-year secret deal for a mega spa is trending again. Norm Di Pasquale from Ontario Place for All joins host Laura Babcock to talk about their lawsuit, the special Auditor General's report that may be coming soon and what all Ontarians can do to save this cherished public asset.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL ON FORD'S BOOZY SCHEME AND NEW GREENBELT SCANDAL May 28, 2024

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On this fast-paced and powerful Scandal Panel, former journalists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps join host Laura Babcock to break down Ontario Premier Ford's cynical scheme to spend up to a BILLION dollars to fast-track booze in convenience stores to profit his pals, get ahead of new explosive Greenbelt revelations and investigations, and Poilievre winning Federally so he can win another majority at the COST OF THE PEOPLE of Ontario getting healthcare, help with housing and homelessness, autism services, good education and more.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR LINWOOD BARCLAY May 24, 2024

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New York Times Best-Selling author Linwood Barclay delves into the themes of his new bestseller, "I WILL RUIN YOU," with host Laura Babcock. They discuss book banning, combating ignorance and falsehoods, and supporting educators and teenagers. Lindwood humorously shares insights on axe-grinding, responding to critics and the business of writing.

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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR BRITTLESTAR May 16, 2024

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Hilarity ensues when Canada's "dad" comedian and author Brittlestar talks toilet etiquette, life and death, Canadian identity, "woke" coffee lids, silly politics, Ford's foibles and how NOT to be a jerk! Enjoy this Long Weekend treat!

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