Politicians Campaigning, Heads of Parties Touring, Trump's Resurgence: Assessments by Recovering Partisans
Straight Talk on the Home Stretch
It's crunch time in the Canadian federal election, with party leaders trying to lock down votes and hold onto their strongholds in the final days. The platforms have finally been unveiled, filled with budget-busting promises and a dash of creative accounting. But what really matters to the voters? Our band of recovered partisans offer their thoughts, and Althia Raj takes to the campaign trail to get the pulse on the electorate.
Kicking off the show is Karen Vecchio, former Conservative MP for Elgin-Middlesex-London, alongside David Christopherson, the ex-NDP MP for Hamilton Centre. We've got Kristina Michaud from the Liberals, now an independent Senator representting Cape Breton-Canso. Tune in to hear their take on the burning issues of this election.
As the leading parties go toe-to-toe, it's become clear that the cost of living is top of mind for Canadians. Household budgets are feeling the bite, and finding attainable housing is no easy feat[1][3]. Voters also value access to quality healthcare[4] and want to know how each party plans to tackle economic challenges and trade relations[4]. Defense spending and safeguarding national interests remain important issues with the US-Canada relationship under scrutiny[1].
Don't miss this spirited debate, brought to you by Althia Raj, Kevin Sexton, Matt Hearn, and Isaac Joel's unforgettable theme music. Find the episode at your favorite podcast platform such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Remember, it's all about getting the goods on the issues that truly matter to voters this election season.
[1] https://direct-democracy.ca/en/proposals/49547[2] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-24/trudeau-said-to-meet-with-biden-as-canada-elections-loom[3] https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2021/06/08/trudeau-says-election-pledge-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-40-50-per-cent-in-2030-is-ambitious-but-possibly-attainable.html[4] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-as-parties-release-pandemic-recovery-plans-reviewing-their-housing-promises/
- In the spirited debate of Straight Talk on the Home Stretch podcast, our recovered partisans, including former Conservative MP Karen Vecchio from Middlesex, discuss the importance of news related to the cost of living, access to quality healthcare, and economic challenges, among other issues, in the Canadian federal election.
- A valuable resource for understanding the media landscape during the Canadian federal election, Straight Talk on the Home Stretch podcast brings together media personalities like Althia Raj, who provides on-the-ground coverage of the election trail.
- As political parties vie for voter support, media outlets like the Straight Talk on the Home Stretch podcast feature experts such as congressional veteran David Christopherson, discussing key issues such as defense spending and safeguarding national interests, particularly in relation to the US-Canada relationship.
- For those seeking unbiased insights on the election, senator and former Liberal Kristina Michaud joins the Straight Talk on the Home Stretch podcast, weighing in on the burning issues of the election and offering her perspective as a partisan turned independent in the realm of general news.
