Chantelle A. Bear, a sharp political commentator, and Bruce Anderson, an insightful political strategist, dive into the murky waters of fact-checking in today’s political environment. They discuss parallels with U.S. misinformation and the unique challenges in Canada as elections loom. The conversation touches on issues like the carbon tax and how political leaders and journalists must navigate misinformation to uphold democracy. Also explored are the dynamics of political alliances, seniors' security payments, and the strategic maneuvers as parties gear up for a critical election.