

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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Jan 25, 2025 • 2h 4min
Guest: Jake Klein
Donald Trump’s pen is smokin’ as he leads at lightening speed. But it in the midst of MAGA joy, Trump’s team of tech oligarchs announces a terrifying AI-driven mRNA vaccine program that has many supporters shaking their heads. And the brilliant Jake Klein talks Trump and also the woke right who just can’t figure out free speech. And Trish on the value to the nation of Melania’s great hat. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
Biden and Carney Media Bans
Around the world, the powerful are pulling working journalists out of events, sometimes violently. From Edmonton to Washington DC — where two senior journos at a State Departmentceasefire briefing were removed by force for asking tough questions. At Mark Carney’s event, security wouldn't even let certain invited reporters in. Free speech remains under attack. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Jan 11, 2025 • 2h 30min
Guest: Julius Ruechel - On Being Canadian
Trish and Julius explore the meaning of being Canadian: why some of us want to draw closer to America and the forces fuelling a previously unthinkable debate. Plus the scary details of the LA fires are being revealed through a home insurance debacle. The industry knew this disaster was coming. Why didn’t the government? Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Jan 6, 2025 • 47min
Special - Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
Trudeau going, but not fast enough. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 56min
Guest: Trucker and writer Gord Magill
Trish reports on the MAGA meltdown over immigration and the bizarre information being released on the New Orleans, New Year’s Eve truck attack. Gord Magill breaks down the danger on Canadian highways caused by some visa foolishness of our own. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 38min
Dr. Richard Schabas
What do Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden have in common? Plus, a highly respected former Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Richard Schabas, grants a rare interview on the disaster that was C-19 policy. He was shunned by the CBC after years of being considered an expert guest. He slams health officials for tormenting the public wth a terrible response. And Trish with a Christmas tip. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Dec 14, 2024 • 24min
Trish on the Road
Trish reports in from the road and wintery Medicine Hat, Alberta where she has been busy with the trucker convoy documentary project. And she brings a laugh with Matt Taibbi’s hilarious new piece on our Prime Minister’s embarrassing face-plant. A mini-episode to stay in-touch while in production. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 43min
Guest: Exulansic
A lawsuit was launched against a high profile gender surgeon this week, and it may portend the beginning of the end for these brutal operations. No one knows more about the destructive outcomes than podcaster, Exulansic, who studies TikTok films of surgeries gone awry. And we give J.K. Rowling the last word. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop

Nov 30, 2024 • 2h 30min
Guest: Scott Horton
Scott Horton, a Libertarian writer and broadcaster with a focus on antiwar perspectives, joins to discuss his new book, "Provoked," which critiques U.S. foreign policy. He deliberately unpacks the consequences of NATO expansion and examines how historical military interventions shape current geopolitical tensions. Horton also reflects on narratives surrounding the Gaza-Palestine conflict, highlighting the need for nuanced discussions. Additionally, he explores the Oklahoma City bombing and its connections to extremist ideologies, revealing the complexities of this pivotal event.

Nov 23, 2024 • 2h 22min
Guest: Dr. Gilbert Doctorow
Joe Biden did the unthinkable and gave Ukraine the hardware and permission to use missiles that would strike deep into Russia. And they’ve been fired. These reckless decisions heighten the tension and put America on the list of co-belligerents, becoming a target if nukes should fly. Trump wants to end it, so why is Biden making things worse? A special Ukraine/Russia edition. This episode was recorded before the Freedom Convoy's Pat King was found guilty this afternoon. Check out Trish on Substack and stay critical. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop