Political Traction

Political Traction


Latest Episodes

Passing the baton (w/ Adam Owen)
October 11, 2022

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)
June 10, 2022

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)
June 01, 2022

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)
May 10, 2022

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)
April 20, 2022

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)
March 29, 2022

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)
March 21, 2022

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)
March 01, 2022

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)
February 14, 2022

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)
January 28, 2022

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