Canadaland The Backbend

Dig into politics from the best seats in the House, with host Mattea Roach.


Join Mattea and our rotating roster of panelists from across the country while we engage in discussions about what is happening in Canadian politics right now, and why it matters.

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  1. Ep. 53 - OPPO Goes Nuclear

    Tuesday, December 10th 2019

    By popular demand, we take a look at nuclear energy in Canada. Plus a check-in with the bubbling oil sands of resentment that is Western Alienation Corner, and OPPO’s newest segment: Andrew Scheer Leadership Deathwatch.

    Get in touch at [email protected] or on Twitter @OPPOcast.

    This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks and Audible. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.

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  2. Ep. 52 - The Guy Behind Ontario Proud

    Tuesday, December 3rd 2019

    A very special interview with the person behind your least favourite meme pages, Ontario Proud and Canada Proud. Plus, an update on Canada-China relations by way of an interview with two Hong Kong pro-democracy figures.   Get in touch at [email protected] or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks and Audible. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. ᐧ

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  3. Ep. 51 - Ministry Of Pandering

    Tuesday, November 26th 2019

    We take a look at the Liberal government’s cabinet appointments, check in on the scandals and simmering resentment in Canada's "West," and read some highlights from the listener mailbag.   This episode of OPPO is brought to you by FreshBooks and WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.   Get in touch at [email protected] or on Twitter @OPPOcast.

    Additional music: Hooky with Sloane by Bird CreekCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

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  4. Ep. 50 - 50 Things We Want From The 43rd Parliament

    Tuesday, November 19th 2019

    For our 50th episode, we have 50 demands for the government. What's on your wish list? Email [email protected] or tweet @OPPOcast.    Support Canadaland Media at patreon.com/canadaland   This episode is sponsored by FreshBooks (freshbooks.com) and WealthBar (wealthbar.com/canadaland).   Additional music: Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

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  5. Ep. 49 - Lisa Raitt’s Conservative Party Autopsy

    Tuesday, November 12th 2019

    The former deputy leader of the Conservative Party just lost her seat. She opens up about what went wrong in the election.

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    This episode was sponsored by Freshbooks (freshbooks.com/oppo) and Audible (audible.ca/canada).

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