Sam Konnert
Ottawa reporter for Canadaland who provides on-the-ground coverage of Parliament, question period, and federal political developments including potential election dynamics.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 34min
Does Carney Want a Spring Election?
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times Canada Bureau Chief with deep international reporting experience, and Sam Konnert, Ottawa reporter covering Parliament and federal politics. They debate Mark Carney’s Davos posture and Trump’s tariff threats. They also unpack Parliament’s return, GST credit top-ups, and why a spring election might be on the horizon.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 39min
Guns N’ Greenland
Noah Schwartz, a political scientist and gun policy expert, discusses the tumultuous history of Canada's gun buyback program, highlighting its origins, mismanagement, and growing resistance. He raises concerns about public funds wasted and the risk of a grey market emerging. Sam Konnert, an Ottawa reporter, shifts the focus to Greenland, analyzing Trump's provocative remarks and their implications for NATO relations. The episode wraps up with insights on Canada's military exercises in Greenland and the ongoing tension in global politics.
