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When Canada's Kids took on Big Chocolate

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Canada's gun laws are in the news again, but did you know that the first gun laws were only enforced on non-British immigrants. This is the story of fear mongering over cheap guns and a wave of new Canadians that were treated like 'Enemy Aliens'. Also, we invent a 12 step program for self proclaimed racists, to help them learn to love everyone. Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/about Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twi...

How can a huge country, largely comprised of undeveloped wilderness, experience one the most profound housing affordability crisis in living memory? Rhys and Jesse wander through the bizarre political landscape that has seen a nation sleepwalk into a manufactured, avoidable crisis, maintained by an unwillingness by leaders to take bold action. And other stuff. Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/about Instagram: https://bit...

Our show is 2 years old today! So here are some selected clips of fun moments! Featuring: The Early Drunk Adventures Of John A MacDonald The Mystical Powers of Mackenzie King How To Talk To Canadians That Time Justin Trudeau Beat Up A Guy That Time 10,000 Newfoundlanders Tried To Kill A Prime Minister Fake Wolfgate Pee Gate An Election Has Been Called Fun Liberals Our Live Show And Jim the Goof See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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History doesn't always repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This week we jump back 100 years ago, to a time when Toronto was beseiged by a deadly virus, Small Pox. With public health figures wanting to push mass vaccination, a very successful anti-vax movement was born. A 'viral' press campaign (letters not tweets) combined with arrogant health officials heavily impressed by health 'influencers' hampered efforts to vaccinate the people of Toronto. How was this movement different from today and in...

The sudden resignation of a Newfoundland Agricultural Minister in 1989 was driven by an unlikely culprit...cucumbers. But these were no ordinary cucumbers. They were the product of mismanaged public spending, unproven science and a bad investment. Eventually this small green gourd brought down a government. twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/about Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI Sources: https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/politics/sprung-greenhouse.php#:~:text=Sprung%20predicted%20the%20Newfoundland%20facility,these%20numbers%20could%20be%20achieved. https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1989/1/23/the-cucumber-scandal

A new episode just for Patrons! The notorious Ernest Cashel was an outlaw who became famous in western Canada for his repeated escapes from custody. This is his story! PREMIUM: Full episode here https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

The reign of Stephen Joesph Harper was a dark time for Canadian science. As scientists tried to share their work with the world, a 'media unit' managed all communications, massaging them, obstructing them and even threatening those who stepped out of line. Also, Jesse had a radical new political theory that involves birds. twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/about Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

It's seems like a good time to discuss the origins of Canada's huge Ukrainian population. Warning, terrible attempts at pronouncing non-english names and places. This episode is dedicated to a brave and principled unnamed listener. Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadians https://web.archive.org/web/20050311055408/http://collections.ic.gc.ca/ukrainian/overview/13/building.htm https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/eppp-archive/100/200/301/ic/can_digital_collections/pasttopresent/settlement/aa_Ivan_Pylypow.html

Warning this episode has disturbing elements around brainwashing/torture. In 1960's Montreal, the CIA funded highly unethical and experimental research into the possibility of re-programming the human mind. Jesse once hypnotized a school friend, so his expert analysis really beefs out this episode. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI SOURCES: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mkultra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_experiments https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/brainwashed-mkultra

VE Day was a time of celebration and relief after years of war. However, with 9000 sailors suddenly added to the drained and overpopulated city, things not a little crazy. Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

Our 2nd emergency broadcast about the non-trucker convoy. Canada is at a crossroads, are the protests done or is this the birth of a new radical political movement? Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

33 million Canadians had their movement tracked by the government during the pandemic using cell towers. But behind this clickbaity headline the truth is that we give away so much information to so many private companies, so does it even matter? Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

Owen from Barry wanted us to work out what the hell was going on with the islands owned by France, just south of Newfoundland. Why does Saint Pierre and Miquelon exist????? Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

A whole episode just for our amazing Patrons! Ken Leishman came from a childhood full of tragedy, and grew into one of Canada's most inventive and daring criminals. Eventually becoming a popular icon and folk hero. PREMIUM: Full episode here https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

One was a social justice warrior, the other was a rich kid. One was Canadian, the other American...one was....you get the point. They hated each other and we discuss why. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

Our first ever emergency broadcast about the non-trucker convoy that became a protest, that became a safe space for Nazi's, that became a cold car park. Where will it go next?? Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

Canada has some very very weird laws. Rhys has dug up some of the best to share with Jesse. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

You may have seen him in the news recently. Canada's least threatening fugitive and former Calgary Mayoral Candidate, Kevin J Johnston. Well as expected, Jesse hasn't, so we explore his origin story and bumbled attempt to escape Canada. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

We were guests, so wanted to share the episode. Please check out Sarah's other episodes, subscribe and review! 220: Unsolicited Waveforms with Jesse & Rhys of Canadian Politics Is Boring Well, 2022 hasn't been the best so far, but I had the best time with this episode! For the first episode of the new year I welcome the hosts of the comedy podcast Canadian Politics Is Boring, Jesse and Rhys! This conversation went many places, including: Elon Musk, sleep patterns, birthdays, lucid dreams, wealth, bad habits & addictions, ADHD & Dyslexia and self improvement. PLUS: What does Jesse think is ruining everything on earth (even rain)? Why does Rhys love Canada? Are we in a simulation? Find out more here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/825c29c9

A whole episode just for our amazing Patrons! Jumbo was the worlds most famous elephant. Loved across the entire British Empire, even Queen Victoria was a fan. We uncover how in one small Ontario town, Jumbo went from prize elephant to giant BBQ. PREMIUM: Full episode here https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI

Back in the early 20th century, PEI began to see a new invention invade the mainly rural island. As the number of cars grew, the populations anger let to politicians taking swift action. They made the car illegal. Email Jim's birthday wishes to canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI