Left Turn, Canada
A new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media. Combining these experiences, along with a shared disdain with Canada’s capitalist status quo, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a Canada based on justice and dignity for all. Andy Borkowski is the Host of Video Game Sophistry, a video game commentary channel with over 250,000 subscribers. He has also worked as a news anchor and reporter at some of Canada’s largest and most popular AM Radio stations for 10 years. Christo Aivalis hosts his own show on YouTube, and is a frequent contributor to sources like Canadian Dimension, Passage, Maclean’s, Washington Post, Globe and Mail, and many others. He holds a PhD in History from Queen’s University, and has been doing political commentary for nearly a decade. Contact us at LeftTurnCanada@gmail.com
Episodes
82 episodes
Olivia Chow is Winning and Toronto Conservatives are Freaking Out
On this episode, we discuss Olivia Chow on the cusp of becoming Mayor of Toronto, and how the right-wing media is freaking out over it!We also discuss other candidates and the value of strong mayor powers. Is Chow the anti-ford?
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Episode 81
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50:24
Canada is Burning and We Aren't Doing Anything About It
We are BACK and starting an updated regular schedule! This week we discuss Canada being on fire as wildfires rage across eastern Canada and affect millions in Ontario, Quebec, and New York. We also discuss the Alberta NDP loss to D...
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Episode 80
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51:23
Galen Weston Wants You to STARVE!
We are BACK folks! Thank you so much for your patience and consideration. We talk about Galen Weston wanting Canadians to starve, how capitalism drives this, and how Jagmeet Singh and the NDP are pushing back. We also discuss Doug ...
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Episode 79
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51:05
Canada Had a ROUGH 2022 - YEAR IN REVIEW
Canada had a tough 2022. Christo and Andy examine the year to try and figure out exactly what were the highest highs and the lowest lows. We deeply want to thank all of you for your support in 2022. Let's see how bad it gets in 202...
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Episode 78
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1:01:26
New NDP Leader Marit Stiles Can Beat Doug Ford
We talk about Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles and how she can defeat PC leader Doug Ford, but also how the ONDP lost a lot by not having a leadership contest.
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Episode 77
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53:21
“The Green Party is a Trainwreck” with Dimitri Lascaris
Today we talk with Dmitri Lascaris about the failures of the Green Party of Canada, and how to build an ecosocialist Canada stronger than the Greens or NDP on the issue.
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Episode 76
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39:11
F**K OFF Doug Ford! Educational Workers Are Going on Strike
Today we discuss Doug Ford trampling the rights of CUPE educational workers, who will be striking on Friday. We also discuss the NDP's role in standing up for workers and the value of a General StrikeTo Find a place to picket - click he...
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Episode 75
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48:35
The BC NDP Should Be Ashamed of Themselves
We talk about Ontario municipal elections and how people have been driven toward apathy, and we also discuss Anjali Appadurai being disqualified from the BC NDP leadership race, and what that says about the party.T...
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Episode 74
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52:31
Is Alberta F**ked?
We talk about Alberta in Trouble after Danielle Smith is chosen as premier, how Quebec Solidaire can improve results in Quebec, and how the BC NDP is being an embarrassment.
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Episode 73
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1:00:29
Pierre Poilievre: Fascist or Does He Just Hang Out with Them?
We talk about Pierre Poilievre hanging out with the far right, as well as his chances of winning. We also talk the NDP being attacked over Israel policy, and Marit Stiles entering the Ontario NDP leadership race!
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Episode 72
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1:01:50
Why Canada Will Be Stuck With the Monarchy FOREVER
We discuss how Pierre Poilievre is a major danger to Canada and we also discuss the need to abolish the monarchy after Queen Elizabeth's death. We also welcome NDP MP Bonita Zarillo to discuss the need for better policies help...
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Episode 71
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1:11:38
Joe Biden Cancels Student Debt, Why Won't Justin Trudeau?
Tonight we talk about Joe Biden cancelling student loan debt, and how Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh must do the sameWe also discuss the continued attacks on Keffals and Pierre Poilievre's continues ties with the far rightHelp...
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Episode 70
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1:03:04
The Firing of Lisa LaFlamme + The Problem with Mainstream News
Today we talk about how the CTV screwed Lisa LaFlamme and treated her very differently than past male colleagues. We also discuss the role of national media and the need for a national anchor.
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Episode 69
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47:38
Jagmeet Singh Gives Justin Trudeau a FINAL WARNING
Tonight we talk about Jagmeet Singh defending the Liberal-NDP deal to provide dentalcare to Canadians. We also discuss Keffals suffering a transphobic attack and disrespect by London police. Finally, we talk about efforts of workers to Organize...
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Episode 68
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56:07
The Bank of Canada Wants to CRUSH Workers
WE ARE BACK! We discuss pope Francis calling Canada's treatment of Indigenous people genocide. We also discuss the Bank of Canada demanding employers crush workers to lower their wages! To join our little community head to <...
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Episode 67
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1:02:05
It's Time to Nationalize Rogers!
We demand the nationalization of Rogers and other telecom companies to build a just Canada. We also hammer The Weston family for driving up food prices, and celebrate the unionization of Starbucks in Canada. Finally we discuss the NDP nee...
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Episode 66
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54:00
Jordan Peterson and his War Against Trans People
We talk about Jordan Peterson and Pierre Poilievre embracing the far right and attacking trans people We also discuss the chances of conservatives victoryTo join our little community head to
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Episode 65
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57:59
BC Premier John Horgan Leaves a Disappointing Legacy
John Horgan is stepping down as BC NDP leader and BC Premier, and we talk about his failures to build a progressive province. We also discuss the leadership race and ensuring safe abortion access in CanadaTo join our little community...
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Episode 64
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1:02:55
Canada's Justice System is BROKEN!
Christo and Andy talk about Marco Muzzo's actions costing another life, how Chrystia Freeland may be worse than Justin Trudeau, and how Pierre Poilievre has gone full crazy.To join our little community head to
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Episode 63
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1:00:00
We Need an ANGRY NDP w/ David Moscrop
This week on Left Turn Canada, Andy and Chris are joined by Washington Post writer David Moscrop who famously wrote over a year ago that DOUG FORD SHOULD RESIGN! We now know he has a commanding victory in Ontario but the REAL question is, what ...
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Episode 62
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37:25
How the Ontario NDP Failed
Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP FAILED in this election. We explain why, and what can be done in the future to build an ONDP that can WIN!To join our little community head to
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Episode 61
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1:08:17
Ontario Election Results LIVE - The NDP Needs to Change
Andy and Christo are LIVE for Election Night in Ontario with Twitter Spaces! If you missed it, listen to us get progressively more and more depressed as Ford moves into a LANDSLIDE victory with all the opposition CRUMBLING!
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Episode 60
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1:55:52
ELECTION PREDICTIONS - People Don’t Hate Doug Ford Enough!
It’s our final show before the Ontario Election and it looks like Doug Ford will STILL be in charge which begs the question, WHY DON’T PEOPLE HATE DOUG FORD ENOUGH!?!We will be having a LIVE ELECTION online show on Twitter a little befor...
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Episode 59
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33:34
Doug Ford is (Probably) Going to Win, and that SUCKS
We break down Doug Ford hiding from the media (and getting loved on by the Toronto Star), how he's likely to win the 2022 Ontario election, and what this means for Horwath and Del Duca! We also look at those progressives that want to leave the ...
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Episode 58
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1:10:34
Ontario Election Debate - Fords Wins by Not Losing
We break down the FINAL 2022 Ontario provincial debate. Despite a very strong performance by the Green Party Leader, the real winner may be Doug Ford simply because he didn't actively screw up. Is there anything that can stop...
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Episode 57
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