Is Pierre Actually a Girl's Girl?

Apr 8, 2025

Michelle Gould, a conservative from Ontario, and Jasmine Lane, an independent media professional from Manitoba, discuss the shifting political landscape in Canada, especially regarding women voters. They delve into Pierre Poilievre's direct outreach to women, the widening gender gap in elections, and the societal implications of reproductive rights. The conversation touches on personal experiences in voting and how economic pressures shape perspectives. They highlight the need for inclusive representation, underlining the disconnect between rhetoric and the real-life concerns of female voters.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Examining Political Discourse on Reproductive Rights

04:01 • 2min

Navigating Women's Voices in Politics

05:34 • 15min

Voter Sentiments and Consumer Choices

20:52 • 4min

Navigating Political Complexity: Perspectives on the Canadian Election

24:29 • 11min

Spotlight on Unique Canadian Brands

35:10 • 3min

Navigating Canada's Political Landscape

38:03 • 7min

Election Insights and Canadian Brands

45:21 • 7min

Last week, Pierre Poilievre said tick tock goes your biological clock. This was the first time that host Noor Azrieh noticed, during the campaign, that someone (anyone!) was speaking to women directly and explicitly. And it prompted a wave of pushback…and some praise.

The gap between men and women is widening. If the election happened today, and only women voted, Mark Carney would be on track for the biggest landslide in Canadian history. Gender gaps have been a mainstay of Canadian politics for years, but never quite like this.

In this episode, we’re diving into the minds of voters. What are they thinking about when they head to the polls? And the latest on Trump’s tariff tantrums, Poilievre’s big news on drug policy, the NDP’s rent control dream, and is it defund the CBC or refund the CBC…we can’t tell anymore.

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)