Left Turn, Canada
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media. Combining these experiences, along with a shared disdain with Canada’s capitalist status quo, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a Canada based on justice and dignity for all. Andy Borkowski is the Host of Video Game Sophistry, a video game commentary channel with over 250,000 subscribers. He has also worked as a news anchor and reporter at some of Canada’s largest and most popular AM Radio stations for 10 years. Christo Aivalis hosts his own show on YouTube, and is a frequent contributor to sources like Canadian Dimension, Passage, Maclean’s, Washington Post, Globe and Mail, and many others. He holds a PhD in History from Queen’s University, and has been doing political commentary for nearly a decade. Contact us at [email protected]
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Episodes
Olivia Chow is Winning and Toronto Conservatives are Freaking Out
June 26, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBOn this episode, we discuss Olivia Chow on the cusp of becoming Mayor of Toronto, and how the right-wing media is freaking out over it! We also discuss other candidates and the value of strong mayor powers. Is Chow the anti-ford?
Canada is Burning and We Aren't Doing Anything About It
June 09, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWe are BACK and starting an updated regular schedule! This week we discuss Canada being on fire as wildfires rage across eastern Canada and affect millions in Ontario, Quebec, and New York. We also discuss the Alberta NDP loss to Danielle Smith, and what it all means.
Galen Weston Wants You to STARVE!
March 10, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe are BACK folks! Thank you so much for your patience and consideration. We talk about Galen Weston wanting Canadians to starve, how capitalism drives this, and how Jagmeet Singh and the NDP are pushing back. We also discuss Doug Ford and his continued attack on Public Universal Healthcare in Ontario.
Canada Had a ROUGH 2022 - YEAR IN REVIEW
January 04, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBCanada had a tough 2022. Christo and Andy examine the year to try and figure out exactly what were the highest highs and the lowest lows. We deeply want to thank all of you for your support in 2022. Let's see how bad it gets in 2023 shall we?
New NDP Leader Marit Stiles Can Beat Doug Ford
December 11, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWe talk about Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles and how she can defeat PC leader Doug Ford, but also how the ONDP lost a lot by not having a leadership contest.
“The Green Party is a Trainwreck” with Dimitri Lascaris
December 03, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBToday we talk with Dmitri Lascaris about the failures of the Green Party of Canada, and how to build an ecosocialist Canada stronger than the Greens or NDP on the issue.
F**K OFF Doug Ford! Educational Workers Are Going on Strike
November 04, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBToday we discuss Doug Ford trampling the rights of CUPE educational workers, who will be striking on Friday. We also discuss the NDP's role in standing up for workers and the value of a General Strike To Find a place to picket - click here https://cupe.on.ca/dontbeabully/
The BC NDP Should Be Ashamed of Themselves
October 26, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe talk about Ontario municipal elections and how people have been driven toward apathy, and we also discuss Anjali Appadurai being disqualified from the BC NDP leadership race, and what that says about the party. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Is Alberta F**ked?
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWe talk about Alberta in Trouble after Danielle Smith is chosen as premier, how Quebec Solidaire can improve results in Quebec, and how the BC NDP is being an embarrassment.
Is Alberta F**ked?
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWe talk about Alberta in Trouble after Danielle Smith is chosen as premier, how Quebec Solidaire can improve results in Quebec, and how the BC NDP is being an embarrassment.
Pierre Poilievre: Fascist or Does He Just Hang Out with Them?
September 29, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWe talk about Pierre Poilievre hanging out with the far right, as well as his chances of winning. We also talk the NDP being attacked over Israel policy, and Marit Stiles entering the Ontario NDP leadership race!
Why Canada Will Be Stuck With the Monarchy FOREVER
September 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBWe discuss how Pierre Poilievre is a major danger to Canada and we also discuss the need to abolish the monarchy after Queen Elizabeth's death. We also welcome NDP MP Bonita Zarillo to discuss the need for better policies helping people with disabilities.
Joe Biden Cancels Student Debt, Why Won't Justin Trudeau?
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBTonight we talk about Joe Biden cancelling student loan debt, and how Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh must do the same We also discuss the continued attacks on Keffals and Pierre Poilievre's continues ties with the far right Help Keffals https://twitter.com/keffals To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
The Firing of Lisa LaFlamme + The Problem with Mainstream News
August 19, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday we talk about how the CTV screwed Lisa LaFlamme and treated her very differently than past male colleagues. We also discuss the role of national media and the need for a national anchor.
Jagmeet Singh Gives Justin Trudeau a FINAL WARNING
August 11, 2022 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBTonight we talk about Jagmeet Singh defending the Liberal-NDP deal to provide dentalcare to Canadians. We also discuss Keffals suffering a transphobic attack and disrespect by London police. Finally, we talk about efforts of workers to Organize Amazon in Montreal. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
The Bank of Canada Wants to CRUSH Workers
August 03, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWE ARE BACK! We discuss pope Francis calling Canada's treatment of Indigenous people genocide. We also discuss the Bank of Canada demanding employers crush workers to lower their wages! To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
It's Time to Nationalize Rogers!
July 14, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWe demand the nationalization of Rogers and other telecom companies to build a just Canada. We also hammer The Weston family for driving up food prices, and celebrate the unionization of Starbucks in Canada. Finally we discuss the NDP needing to push socialism and Joel Harden not running for Ontario NDP leadership. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
It's Time to Nationalize Rogers!
July 14, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWe demand the nationalization of Rogers and other telecom companies to build a just Canada. We also hammer The Weston family for driving up food prices, and celebrate the unionization of Starbucks in Canada. Finally we discuss the NDP needing to push socialism and Joel Harden not running for Ontario NDP leadership. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Jordan Peterson and his War Against Trans People
July 07, 2022 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWe talk about Jordan Peterson and Pierre Poilievre embracing the far right and attacking trans people We also discuss the chances of conservatives victory To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Jordan Peterson and his War Against Trans People
July 07, 2022 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWe talk about Jordan Peterson and Pierre Poilievre embracing the far right and attacking trans people We also discuss the chances of conservatives victory To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
BC Premier John Horgan Leaves a Disappointing Legacy
June 29, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBJohn Horgan is stepping down as BC NDP leader and BC Premier, and we talk about his failures to build a progressive province. We also discuss the leadership race and ensuring safe abortion access in Canada To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Canada's Justice System is BROKEN!
June 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBChristo and Andy talk about Marco Muzzo's actions costing another life, how Chrystia Freeland may be worse than Justin Trudeau, and how Pierre Poilievre has gone full crazy. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
We Need an ANGRY NDP w/ David Moscrop
June 16, 2022 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week on Left Turn Canada, Andy and Chris are joined by Washington Post writer David Moscrop who famously wrote over a year ago that DOUG FORD SHOULD RESIGN! We now know he has a commanding victory in Ontario but the REAL question is, what does the NDP need to do to win? Get angry. Follow David - https://twitter.com/David_Moscrop To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
How the Ontario NDP Failed
June 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBAndrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP FAILED in this election. We explain why, and what can be done in the future to build an ONDP that can WIN! To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Ontario Election Results LIVE - The NDP Needs to Change
June 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBAndy and Christo are LIVE for Election Night in Ontario with Twitter Spaces! If you missed it, listen to us get progressively more and more depressed as Ford moves into a LANDSLIDE victory with all the opposition CRUMBLING!
ELECTION PREDICTIONS - People Don’t Hate Doug Ford Enough!
June 01, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIt’s our final show before the Ontario Election and it looks like Doug Ford will STILL be in charge which begs the question, WHY DON’T PEOPLE HATE DOUG FORD ENOUGH!?! We will be having a LIVE ELECTION online show on Twitter a little before 9pm on Thursday join us below: https://twitter.com/LeftTurnCanada OR https://twitter.com/christoaivalis
ELECTION PREDICTIONS - People Don’t Hate Doug Ford Enough!
June 01, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIt’s our final show before the Ontario Election and it looks like Doug Ford will STILL be in charge which begs the question, WHY DON’T PEOPLE HATE DOUG FORD ENOUGH!?! We will be having a LIVE ELECTION online show on Twitter a little before 9pm on Thursday join us below: https://twitter.com/LeftTurnCanada OR https://twitter.com/christoaivalis
Doug Ford is (Probably) Going to Win, and that SUCKS
May 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWe break down Doug Ford hiding from the media (and getting loved on by the Toronto Star), how he's likely to win the 2022 Ontario election, and what this means for Horwath and Del Duca! We also look at those progressives that want to leave the NDP. What is the answer? Drop a question here or at [email protected]
Ontario Election Debate - Fords Wins by Not Losing
May 18, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe break down the FINAL 2022 Ontario provincial debate. Despite a very strong performance by the Green Party Leader, the real winner may be Doug Ford simply because he didn't actively screw up. Is there anything that can stop a blue majority?
Ontario Election Debate - Fords Wins by Not Losing
May 18, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe break down the FINAL 2022 Ontario provincial debate. Despite a very strong performance by the Green Party Leader, the real winner may be Doug Ford simply because he didn't actively screw up. Is there anything that can stop a blue majority?
Ontario Expects Disabled People to Die
May 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBOntario election!! We talk about racist attacks on Jagmeet Singh and how Ontario is failing people with disabilities and ODSP recipients. NO ONE is doing the right thing here!? We also talk about more Doug Ford scandals and what the NDP needs to do to make an impact in this election.
Abortion Rights in Canada Are NOT Safe
May 04, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe talk about the fallout of the United States Supreme Court gutting Roe v. Wade, which could see abortion banned in much o the country. We discussion that this means for abortion and women's rights in Canada. Here are some organizations you can support in Canada. https://twitter.com/actioncanadashr https://twitter.com/AbortionRights
Ontario Wants a Coalition to STOP Doug Ford
April 28, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBChristo and Andy discuss the need for a coalition to stop Doug Ford and if that will happen. We also talk about the Ontario NDP platform and what it means for workers, we also answer your questions! Drop a question here or at [email protected]
The Housing Market is Broken and Politicians Like it That Way
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThe housing market is broken in Canada, but politicians don't want to fix it because they and their donors benefit from the status quo. The solution as always is socialism. Find out if your MP or MPP is a Landlord! https://www.readpassage.com/politician-landlords/
Doug Ford is Committing Social Murder
April 13, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSHOW 52! We've being doing for a year, to celebrate this occasion we got COVID! Protect yourself out there. We talk about Doug Ford committing social murder by protecting private schools over poor people. We also talk about the need for Singh and Horwath to get angry, and the good and bad about the federal budget. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Could the NDP & Liberals STOP a Doug Ford Majority?
April 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week Christo and Andy talk about Doug Ford's destruction of Ontario, and how Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP are offering a bold mental healthcare plan. We also praise the Amazon union win, and what it might mean for Canada. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Could the NDP & Liberals STOP a Doug Ford Majority?
April 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week Christo and Andy talk about Doug Ford's destruction of Ontario, and how Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP are offering a bold mental healthcare plan. We also praise the Amazon union win, and what it might mean for Canada. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
The Insane Pierre Poilievre and Other Ghouls Who Want to Be KING
March 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBWe talk about Pierre Poilievre being a total nutjob, how the rest of the Conservative field isn't catching up to him, and the continued response to the Liberal NDP deal of Jagmeet Singh and Justin Trudeau
Liberal-NDP Confidence Deal is NOT Backdoor Socialism, Unfortunately
March 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBDISCLAIMER! Andy’s audio was messed up and WILL be fixed for next week. Bear with us. Christo and Andy Break down the Liberal-NDP supply and Confidence deal (not a coalition), and how it offers hope for the left and progressives, but with major question marks for Jagmeet Singh and Justin Trudeau going forward. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
NDP MP Niki Ashton on Ukraine and Building an Eco-Socialist Canada
March 16, 2022 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIt's been a year since we started the show! So we decided to invite our first guest back! NDP MP Niki Ashton joins Christo and Andy to talk about War and peace in Ukraine, as well as her new bill to fight climate change with socialism and public ownership. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Doug Ford Could FINALLY Be in Big Trouble
March 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBCanadians are united in opposing Russia's War in Ukraine, while at home Doug Ford's Conservatives are in trouble as top cabinet minister are quitting politics. We also talk the Conservative leadership race and if Poilievre is unbeatable. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
The War in Ukraine Shows Canadian Hypocrisy
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWe talk about Canada's response to the Russia Invasion of Ukraine. We also discuss Chrystia Freeland standing with a Fascist symbol, and how the media has been super racist in covering refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Canadian Elites Horny for War in Ukraine
February 23, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThis week, we talk about the Emergencies Act passing, the leadership of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP during this crisis, How Trudeau's failures led to this moment, and how Canada is inching towards war in Russia and Ukraine. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Should Canadians Support Justin Trudeau's Emergencies Act?
February 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBShould Canada's left and the NDP support Justin Trudeau's Emergencies Act? We talk about that, and whether or not the Trucker Freedom Convoy has won, or if they simply got Canadians angry at them? To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
“Trucker” Protest Isn’t About Workers Rights, It’s About Hate
February 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis week on, Left, Turn Canada, the trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa does not represent workers, and is actually anti-worker. This is why the left in Canada opposes it, and why it is supported by Conservatives. We talk about the NDP and Jagmeet Singh showing leadership, Trudeau being silent, and Pierre Poilievre being the likely Conservative leader To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Erin O’Toole and the Freedom Convoy of DOOM!
February 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis week on Left, Turn Canada, Andy + Christo dive into the nationwide anti-mandate protests that have seen thousands of whiny little babies falsely represent an industry, and pretend to be a labour movement. Plus! Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has been stabbed in the back by at least 35 MP’s and could lose his spot atop the throne. Who could be his replacement and would be even more reactionary and evil? To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Erin O’Toole and the Freedom Convoy of DOOM!
February 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis week on Left, Turn Canada, Andy + Christo dive into the nationwide anti-mandate protests that have seen thousands of whiny little babies falsely represent an industry, and pretend to be a labour movement. Plus! Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has been stabbed in the back by at least 35 MP’s and could lose his spot atop the throne. Who could be his replacement and would be even more reactionary and evil? To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Bell Let's Talk! Why is Canada Arming Ukrainian Nazis?
January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBTonight we talk about the NDP's less than ideal support for War in Ukraine. We also talk about encouraging Ontario Polling, and the hypocrisy of the Bell Let's Talk campaign! To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Bell Let's Talk! Why is Canada Arming Ukrainian Nazis?
January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBTonight we talk about the NDP's less than ideal support for War in Ukraine. We also talk about encouraging Ontario Polling, and the hypocrisy of the Bell Let's Talk campaign! To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
Doug Ford Wants to Shovel Our GRAVES
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBChristo and Andy Talk about Doug Ford shovelling in a desperate attempt to cover up his failures; we talk about Ontario Polling, and we look at Quebec taxing the unvaccinated! To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada