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Above The 49th

Above The 49th

Written by: CP4D
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Ever get lost in the labyrinth of Canadian politics and wonder if Parliament Hill is just Canada’s version of Hogwarts? Wish someone would explain a “tariff” without sending you into a three-hour Wikipedia coma? You’re in the right place. We break down the chaos, drama, and dad-joke-worthy shenanigans of Canadian politics into bite-sized videos anyone can understand – whether you’re a seasoned policy nerd or the person who thinks 'Bill C-2' is a new burger at Harvey’s. Forget taking sides – we're here to ask the real questions, laugh at the weird answers, and help YOU join the conversation.CP4D Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Venezuela, Trump, and Canada's Precarious Position
    Jan 9 2026

    The US just invaded Venezuela, the petrodollar system is collapsing, and Canada's oil economy might be in serious trouble. Let us explain what happened, why it matters, and what it means for every Canadian.We start things off with some well-deserved humour… a few older viral Canadian stories making the rounds online… before diving into the serious political and economic issues that matter.In this episode:✅ Breaking down the US military operation in Venezuela✅ What is the petrodollar and why is it ending?✅ Canada's heavy crude oil problem explained✅ Why Mark Carney is probably panicking right now✅ PLUS: Pierre Poilievre's leadership crisis, the NDP's collapse, and a goat arrested at Tim Hortons

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    29 mins
  • Mount Stupid, The Far Right, and Canadian Politics: Dunning-Kruger In Action
    Dec 30 2025

    Ever notice the people who know the LEAST about politics are often the MOST confident? That’s the Dunning-Kruger effect, and tonight we’re taking it on... in Canadian politics. From “being a liberal is a mental disorder” to “globalist takeover” comment-section warriors, we break down how this psychological bias turns ignorance into absolute certainty (particularly on the right and far-right), and why NONE of us are immune.In this special episode, we explain what the Dunning-Kruger effect actually is, how the famous “Mount Stupid” curve works, why some corners of conservative media are such fertile ground for overconfident nonsense, and how to spot (and avoid) becoming a walking Dunning-Kruger meme yourself.If you care about Canadian politics, critical thinking, and not getting owned by your loudest uncle at Christmas, this one’s for you.

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    10 mins
  • Carney’s Bond Plot, Conservative Floor Chaos, & Premier Power Rankings
    Dec 18 2025

    Canada just had an absolutely unhinged week in politics. Michael Ma crosses the floor, Mark Carney is accused of secretly plotting to tank the U.S. with bonds, and the premiers get their year‑end report cards. Welcome back to Above the 49th with Head Dummy Mark Adam.

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    21 mins
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