🎧 Recorded October 31, 2025.

BC’s Cowichan ruling sparks fear, misinformation, and racist backlash ,we break down what’s real, what’s political theatre, and who’s spreading the lies. From the Richmond “mortgage panic” to Leah Gazan’s push to criminalize residential school denial, we dive deep into how media and politicians manipulate emotion to divide Canadians. Plus: Pierre Poilievre’s awkward leadership, the Supreme Court ruling on mandatory minimums, and why justice must balance accountability with compassion.

👉 Hosted by Christi, Rob, and Poli on Maple Minds Podcast.

Recorded on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, this episode of Maple Minds dives into the week’s biggest stories in Canadian and international politics. Christi, Rob, and Poli start in Alberta with former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk’s petition that crushed the separatist movement’s goal — gathering over 456,000 signatures to keep Alberta in Canada.

From there, the team explores deeper currents: the MAGA influence on Canadian separatism, Steve Bannon’s global agenda, Trump’s economic manipulation through tariffs, and Danielle Smith’s use of the notwithstanding clause to end Alberta’s teacher strike.

The hosts also discuss Pierre Poilievre’s careful dance around the federal budget, the NDP’s leadership questions, and America’s troubling moves in the Caribbean. 👉 This is Tuesday’s episode released Friday so you’re always caught up — even when the headlines move fast.

Doug Ford’s $75-million Reagan-inspired ad lights up the political arena — and Trump takes the bait. In this episode, Maple, Christi, and Rob break down the fallout: Was it smart strategy or taxpayer waste? We dive into Trump’s reaction, Canada–U.S. trade tensions, Pierre Poilievre’s latest RCMP comments, and why real political leadership in Canada feels harder to find than ever.

From Ford’s media play to the future of Mark Carney’s economic plan, we explore what’s real, what’s theatre, and what Canadians actually deserve from their politicians.

🎧 Hosted by Christi, Rob, and Maple (Poli), Maple Minds Podcast respectful political talk from the West Coast with a dose of humour and heart.