Political Traction
Latest Episodes
Passing the baton (w/ Adam Owen)
This week, Amanda introduces the new host of Political Traction, Adam Owen, as Amanda signs off for her maternity leave. The duo reflects on Poilievres first month as CPC leader and the changing poli
Now What? (W/ Jeff Costen and Kim Wright)
This week, host Amanda Galbraith speaks with Navigator Associate Principal and Liberal strategist Jeff Costen and NDP strategist Kim Wright on whats next for the Ontario Liberal and NDP parties after
The Battle For Second Place (w/Mike Van Soelen, Colin MacDonald & André Turcotte)
On June 3, Ontarians will cast their vote in the provincial election. While all polls point to another four years of Doug Ford, the real debate taking place is about who will take second. This week, h
Refugee Roadblocks (w/Senator Ratna Omidva)
This week, host Amanda Galbraith speaks with Canadian Senator and member of the World Refugee and Migration Council Ratna Omidva on the growing refugee crisis facing Afghanistan and Ukraine. The two u
The Scrum (w/ Caroline Harvey, Michael Cooke and André Pratte)
This week, host Amanda Galbraith reunites with our Scrum panel former heads of newsrooms and Navigator colleagues Caroline Harvey, Michael Cooke and Andr Pratte. The panel unpacks the growing div
Not a Coalition (w/ Sally Housser and Colin MacDonald)
This week host Amanda Galbraith speaks with former Navigator colleague and NDP strategist Sally Housser and Navigator Principal and Liberal commentator Colin MacDonald about the supply and confidence
On the Front Lines (w/ Laryssa Waler)
This week, host Amanda Galbraith speaks with Ukrainian-Canadian Laryssa Waler about the conflict with Russia, and how it's resonating with the Ukrainian community here in Canada. The two discuss the h
Employee Owned (w/Jon Shell)
This week host Amanda Galbraith speaks with Jon Shell, the Managing Director of Social Capital Partners. SCP is making waves in Canadas existing financial system by pushing employee ownership and wea
Who’s Next? (w/ Mike Van Soelen, Clare Michaels and Brayden Akers)
This week, guest host Mike Van Soelen sits down with colleagues Clare Michaels and Brayden Akers to unpack the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race.
The Rookie (w/ Melissa Lantsman)
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with former political staffer and current Member of Parliament for Thornhill, Melissa Lantsman. The pair discuss a day in the life on the floor of the House





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