🎧 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.

Christi, Rob, and Polly jump right into the week’s headlines starting with Pierre Poilievre calling RCMP leadership “despicable” and the RCMP firing back that they answer to no political side. The crew breaks down how fear tactics and scandal recycling are being used to stir distrust in government and the media.

They also dig into Danielle Smith’s 70 million dollar Tylenol fiasco, the rise of political division across Canada, and the chaos leading up to the massive “No Kings” protests in the United States.

This episode is packed with honest talk, humor, and frustration as the team asks what real leadership should look like in a time when politics feels like a game show.

🎧 Tune in for an hour of unfiltered Canadian commentary on politics, corruption, and accountability.

In Season 3, Episode 4 of Maple Minds, Christie, Rob, and Poli dig into Canada’s heated debate over public grocery stores. Can a government-run grocer really make food more affordable, or would subsidies and competition from disruptors like Aldi work better?

The trio unpacks corporate monopolies, Walmart’s influence, and the limits of government ownership before diving into Canada’s new automatic tax filing proposal. They expose misinformation that keeps low-income Canadians from the benefits they deserve.

Then the conversation turns global with China’s trade plays, EV tariffs, hostage releases, and Trump-era propaganda, plus what it all means for Canada’s political future under Mark Carney.

💬 Politics, economics, and global shifts with a West Coast point of view.

🎧 Topics: • Public vs. private grocery stores • Food affordability and competition • Automatic tax filing myths • China’s canola and EV offers • Trump, tariffs, and propaganda • Canada’s political crossroads

Christie, Rob, and Polly unpack the week’s wild mix of global and Canadian politics ,from Trump’s bizarre Nobel Peace Prize campaign and authoritarian playbook to BC’s MAGA-style rhetoric in the legislature. They tackle misinformation, fascism, Danielle Smith’s pipeline fantasy, and Avi Lewis’s government grocery idea with sharp insight and a dash of humor.

🔥 Real talk from BC about a world that’s losing its moral compass.

Christi, Rob, and Poli break down the Freedom Convoy sentencing and what it means for protest rights in Canada. From Alberta’s teachers’ strike to Danielle Smith’s privatization push and Mark Carney’s U.S. visit, this episode explores how misinformation, media framing, and political division are reshaping both Canada and its global relationships. Join the hosts for sharp political analysis with a bit of humour, passion, and the trademark Maple Minds honesty.

Season 3 kicks off with a deep dive into misinformation, rage politics, and whether truth can still survive in today’s media landscape. Featuring Christi, Rob, and Maple from MapleMinds.