Politics and General Culture

Interview Project Episode 14: Political Commentator Evan Scrimshaw

(Recording Dates: April 5 & 7, 2022) In this episode: It's been busy at here at the Beaver Lodge --- we've had a few interviews scheduled which has gotten in the way of our usual full format flagship show. However, we wanted to keep you up-to-date with news you can use on COVID, particularly freshly released information on what the fourth dose situation currently is in every province and territory. Instead of making you wait until we had completed a full show, we're getting the in...

Recording Date: March 31, 2022 In this bite we have an amuse-geule of multiple flavours: Last week we spoke about what the Supply and Confidence agreement is and isn't, and how it landed; this week, we chat about what's actually in it. We here at The Eager Beaver always say it's not a CPC Leadership race until something's wrong with vote or someone claims a crime was committed, and sure enough, this morning, Erin O'Toole's former communications person rang the alarm. And then we have a mixed...

(Recording Dates: March 27 & 28, 2022) In this episode: https://www.podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/ We have our Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast COVID (and because they are now inextricably linked) and Convoy update, and we once again look at how the situation in Ukraine has evolved, and then look a bit closer at Canada's role over the past few weeks. And of course, we'll finish it off with our blog page, Twitter feed, and podcast reader/listener feedback, and a quick celebration of Canadians...

(Recording date: March 25, 2022) The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick. Today, we have something out of the ordinary. A Kit came to us with a compelling story about a disquieting situation at the Malcom Place retirement residence in Kincardine, ON and asked for our help to bring profile to it as it could be happening is various small towns in Ontario, and Canada. This is a very spe...

Recording Date: March 22, 2022 Today, PM Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh launched a grenade into the Conservative Party of Canada's bunker and it has totally upended that party's leadership race. And the Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly are totally here for it. It's political Christmas in Canada, and we're getting the presents. And since " 'Tis the Season for Schadenfreude. Fa-la-la-la-la. La-la. La-la. ", we have prezzies for you too Kits, in the form of this Beaver Bites. We were so exci...

(Recording Dates: March 14 & 16, 2022) In this episode: We have our look at the new a "you're on your own" phase of COVID into which our Premiers are forcing us and once again, recap the heart breaking situation in Ukraine. And those two things alone were enough to fill up a full show. The firehose of news just doesn't stop these days. Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do a something. Because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, this week we have two suggestions f...

Recording Date: March 10, 2022 The rules have been made public, the two biggest names expected are now officially in, and we even have a surprise entry, but the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race is now on. The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly share their thoughts. Minimal script, flying without a net. 1) If you want to let a certain nation know you're not on their side, feel free to e-mail a package of sunflower seeds to: ATTN: Ambassador Alexander Darchiev Embassy of (you know whe...

(Recording Dates: March 6 & 7, 2022) In this episode: We have our coast to coast to coast COVID round-up, discuss the invocation of the Emergencies Act to put an end to the CPC Convoy, and touch upon about the only news story that could make the Convoy already seem like long ago’s news. Of course we’ll finish it off with our blog page, Twitter feed, and podcast listener feedback. And once again, since it’s been a veritable firehose of news for the past six weeks or so that twist on the cool ...

Recording Date: March 3, 2022 The Conservatives have given us a leadership race, the Ontario election is coming up, and later in the year there'll be an election in Québec and that means Beaver Bites are back! Minimal script, flying without a net. With about 90 days to go before the election, the Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss a series of recent interesting moves by Premier Ford. Because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, if you want to let a certain nation know you're not...

(Recording Date: February 27, 2022) Heeeey, Kits! It took us a little while to get this episode assembled. We appreciate your patience * * * In this episode: We have once again on the order paper the two biggest topics to retain the nation's attention: COVID and CONVOY That's about it. Because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, this week we have two suggestions for you. Agitators of the FreeDumb convoy stole food out of the mouths of the homeless, so please consider making a...

(Recording Dates: February 7 & 10, 2022) Heeeey, Kits! In this very special episode of the podcast, we combine a bit of our regular format with our extended interview format, and it's all about our looooooooong predicted last days of Aaron... I mean, Eric... Umm, I mean, Erin! (Yes, it's) Erin... O'Toole as Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. We kick it off with a segment taking a look at how it all ended for him and, we discuss where the party may be going now that a leadership race w...

(Recording Dates: February 7 & 8, 2022) Heeeey, Kits! It took us a little while to get this episode assembled. We appreciate your patience * * * In this episode: We’ll take a look at how the COVID situation has evolved nationally since we've last chatted and, we'll touch upon key developments in the utter shitshow that has befallen our peace, order, and good government-loving country and nation's capital. Because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, this week we have two suggest...

(Recording Dates: January 28 & 31, 2022) Heeeey, Kits! It took us a little while to get our second episode of the year to you, but we appreciate your patience... * * * In this episode: We’ll take a look at how the COVID situation has evolved nationally since we've last chatted. Then we’ll have two discussions, the first about both the COVID and electoral fates of the Premiers of Canada‘s two most populous provinces,. The second will be about the national uninvited guest who is demanding ou...

(Recording Dates: January 11, 12, & 15, 2021) Heeeey, Kits! We're back from the Holiday break with a jam-packed episode for you. The Omicron surge has hit hard, and society is facing a major stress test, so we've for a you an overview of the landscape with updates on testing, hospitalization and death rates, back to school, congregate living settings, treatments, and government supports. And, because things are a bit heavy, we'll lighten it up with our readers/listeners' feedback and the cool...

(Recording date: December 23, 2021) The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick. When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series. This week's guest is a well-known journalist and opinion leader who, for decades, via a combination of books, television vehicles, and regular columns in both mainstream and specialty publications -- not to mention decisions he...

(Recording Date: December 19, 2021) After two weeks away, and the Parliamentary Christmas break coming, there's LOTS to share. We start with a Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Update, with the latest research and policy news about the Omicron wave. You won't want to miss this part to be well informed. Then we'll touch upon a real world application of Bill 21 in the province of Québec and the shift in federal leaders' positions on it, from before recent events to after, now that consequences are n...

So much content, this episode may be double-stuffed! This week we look at various efforts at mopping up political messes along the way. We start with a Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Update, as both Delta rises again and news about Omicron comes in fast and furious. Then we'll touch upon a fresh start at the Green Party, muse about the real reason for fast Omicron-provoked border measures; give you backstory behind the fast tracking through the House of Commons of the bill to ban conversion th...

This week, as we've been away for a bit more than two weeks and news of the Omicron variant is emerging, we are bringing you a special Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, to get Omicron information out to you as quickly as possible. As always retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, tips, requests and positive reviews are always welcome. Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves, Your Eager Beaver

The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick. When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series. This week’s guest made headlines, for all the right reasons! One of Canada’s most distinguished and reputable foreign correspondents; a journalist who would most definitely, already be in the Canadian Journalism Hall of Fame, if we had such a thing. In this Interv...

(Recording Dates: November 13 & 14, 2021) This week, we have no guest as there's been so much going on since the election, and this is a good time to catch up. We have for you our Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, a quick run down of major headlines to hit since the election, an in depth-discussion about Erin O'Toole's Leadership Team and Shadow Cabinet announcement, and this week it's the return of "The Cool News!" Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite...

(Recording Dates: November 4 & 6, 2021) On today’s episode… As an election is prime time for navel gazing, now that it is over, we thought that we’d dedicate an episode looking beyond our borders to see what is happening in global affairs as they pertain to Canada, its place in the world, and its leadership on the global stage. We have for you the return of our Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, a quick discussion about the Conservatives’ repeated attempts to claim PM Justin Trudeau’s le...

Recording Dates: October 26 & 28, 2021 The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss the composition of the first Cabinet of the current government's third term to see how it compares with our pre-announcement analysis. After "The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss the composition of the first Cabinet of the current government's third term to see how it compares with our pre-announcement analysis.", "[Read it here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4402341769847830&id=114432661972...

Recording Dates: October 8 & 23 The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss where the parties stand post-election; the good, bad, and ugly of their election campaign strategies, and; where they may go from here.. This is the tenth installment of our new format for the elections, in which we try to bring you more frequent, much less scripted, but potentially shorter episodes we call “Beaver Bites”, so that we may bring you Election 44 coverage with fewer delays. Also, because we believe that “Dem...