Trish Wood is Critical
Trish Wood
Award-winning journalist Trish Wood digs deep with guests and thinks critically about the world, COVID-19 policy, true crime, wrongful convictions, epic media fails, addiction, the gender wars and sometimes basketball. Trish’s acclaimed interview style, empathetic but tough and agenda-free, explodes convention and exposes raw truth. Trish Wood's guests include: Matt Taibbi, Scott Atlas, Naomi Wolf, Abigail Shrier, Michael Shermer, Meghan Daum and Nancy Rommelmann. Listeners of this show also enjoy The Joe Rogan Podcast, Blocked and Reporter with Jesse Singal and Katie Herzog and Dave Rubin's show The Rubin Report as well as UK Talk Radio host Julia Hartley-Brewer.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 2h 18min
Vaccine Investigator Toby Rogers
Inside the vaccine wars with a man who knows more than just about anyone. Toby Rogers was so shocked by the data he saw — that he wept for days. A powerful interview that might change the way you think about ALL shots. Plus, the bromance breakup of the year and the psychology behind it. And, kindness stalks the earth, still. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
May 30, 2025 • 1h 30min
THE COVID YEARS WHEN FEAR DROVE CANADA CRAZY
Lawyer and head of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, John Carpay investigates how fear makes people and countries do terrible things. From the early days of the Third Reich, to the COVID-19 clampdowns — scaring the people gave tyranny oxygen. Also, Trish updates the London, Ontario Hockey Canada sex assault case, and more on the ostriches who’ve captured the world. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
May 23, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Big Lie is Everywhere
No guest this week, but a deep dig on the Big Lies shaping our world. New COVID vaccine docs prove a cover-up, and did Biden’s dementia allow for Israel’s end-game in Gaza to take root? How no respect for elder wisdom is hurting society. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
May 16, 2025 • 2h 1min
Ken Drysdale and Karen Esperson: Suffer the Children
Canada’s children are not doing well. Ken Drysdale of the National Citizens’ Coalition delivers dire results from their latest hearings. And Universal Ostrich Farms continues to attract protestors, media and controversy. The owner, Karen Esperson, appears from the farm to update the story. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
May 9, 2025 • 1h 29min
FIGHTING FOR THE FLOCK: GUEST KATIE PASITNEY
COVID-19 brought out the cruelty in bureaucrats, and now a 400-bird ostrich flock is in jeopardy from that same mindset. On a farm in BC, they are awaiting a kill order while their desperate owners fight for the lives of these birds that they love. An extraordinary interview with a farmer fighting for her flock. And why is our new prime minister like an ink blot test? We have the answer. And the Epstein story takes a dive. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
May 2, 2025 • 1h 43min
Guest: MartyUpNorth
As Mark Carney and Donald Trump settle into their bromance, the truth about a dirty political campaign is seeping out. Carney voters who hate Trump were duped while the country was whipped into a mass hysteria event for nothing — except an assured Liberal victory. The social fabric is in tatters, and the Elbows Up crowd are exposed as gullible, low information patsies. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 37min
Indy Journos Gone Wild
From the campaign trail, three indies who've seen it all and are winding down after disrupting legacy media’s stranglehold on the democratic process. Alternatively frightening and hilarious, compelling stories you won’t hear on your TV. Video version with photos is available on Substack. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
Apr 18, 2025 • 2h 10min
COMING CIVIL WAR? Guest David Betz/ King's College UK
David Betz, a scholar from King's College London, delves into the unsettling prospect of civil wars in the West, fueled by disconnects between citizens and their leaders. He discusses how elite overproduction and societal tensions could spark unrest. The conversation also critically addresses media biases, particularly during election coverage, and highlights a significant legal ruling in Scotland affecting women's rights. With light-hearted moments, the dialogue intertwines serious topics with Betz's entertaining anecdotes, adding depth to the discussion.
Apr 11, 2025 • 2h 4min
A THREAT FROM WITHIN
Trish and Julius unpack their fears of a Liberal election win, Canada as a failed state, and how to navigate it all. More from Mark Carney’s book, which seems to celebrate citizen control by government. Plus, a soothing movie recommendation for the weekend. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Verdict is in for the Convoy Truckers
Trish unpacks her week in Ottawa with Tamara and Chris as they awaited the verdict in their mischief+ trial. What happened was a travesty and underscores massive division in this country on the most critical of issues. Plus — the economy is seriously tanking. On the upside, a media organization blows the whistle on Liberal influence buying. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop
