The Decibel Why won’t Justin Trudeau step down?
Oct 4, 2024
Shannon Proudfoot, a journalist diving deep into political dynamics, joins to discuss the perplexing resilience of Justin Trudeau amid dismal approval ratings. She explores the psychological toll on leaders like Trudeau and Kathleen Wynne, who both faced pivotal moments in their careers. The conversation explains the paradox of hope and denial in political campaigns, while drawing insights from the 1993 Progressive Conservative disaster. Proudfoot also compares current leadership challenges to those in the U.S., revealing the unpredictable nature of political survival.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Leadership Dilemmas: Trudeau and Wynne's Challenges
01:30 • 11min
The Hubris of Political Campaigns: Lessons from the 1993 Federal Election
12:37 • 3min
The Politics of Hope and Resilience
15:51 • 7min
Political Leadership and Voter Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis
23:00 • 3min