The Herle Burly

Alex Marland + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a 2-parter on the pod today.First up is author and professor, Alex Marland. Alex is a professor of Political Science at Memorial University of ...

Episode 100: Wade Davis + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's 2-parter we’re thrilled to have author, ethnographer, explorer and filmmaker Wade Davis join us. Wade’s bio is rather long and imp...

The Political Panel's Return of Reid

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a long Scott-less Summer ... Reid returns! We're thrilled to have him back to his rightful place along Jenni and me for the #PoliticalPanel...

The Political Panel: Jenni Byrne and Chris Ball

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since the onset of the COVID lockdown in mid-March we have a 1-Part Podcast on the The Herle Burly today. And that, is our Politica...

Kevin Carmichael + the Political Panel with Jenni Byrne and James Moore

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For Part 1, we’ve got Kevin Carmichael here on the pod (and in the ZOOM box) to chat with us. Kevin is the National Business Columnist at the Financ...

Chris Arnade + the Political Panel with Jenni Byrne and Peter Donolo

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For Part 1, we’ve got Chris Arnade, author and photographer of the incredible book, “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America.” If you don’...

John Anzalone, chief pollster to VP Joe Biden + the Political Panel with Jenni Byrne and Allan Gregg

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of the pod today, coming to us from Alabama ... is John Anzalone. John is the Principal Pollster for Joe Biden 2020. He is one of America’s t...

Liz Stuart + the Political Panel with Jenni & Chris

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 is about an issue that couldn’t be more relevant or timely for millions of families: the reopening of our schools. To discuss what it will ta...

Paul Palango + the Political Panel with Jenni and Chris

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 is about a true crime story, a tragedy, and a potential scandal all wrapped up in one, with special guest Paul Palango. Mr. Palango is the auth...

Kate Bezanson + Herle and Byrne go one-on-one

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest today is Dr. Kate Bezanson. Dr. Bezanson is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Associate Dean of Social Science...

David Mulroney + the Political Panel (with a twist)

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest today is David Mulroney. David is probably our foremost expert on Canada-China relations. He served as Canada’s ambassador to the ...

Phil Fontaine + the Political Panel

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Fontaine joins the podcast for a raw discussion about the sadness, anger, and hope felt by Indigenous and First Nations peoples in this country. ...

Celina Caesar-Chavannes + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first part of the show today, we welcome Celina Caesar-Chavannes. Ms. Caesar-Chavannes is the former MP for the riding of Whitby, serving as P...

Pablo Rodríguez + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first part of the show today, we welcome Minister Pablo Rodríguez to the pod. Currently, Minister Rodríguez serves as Canada's Leader o...

Jennifer Robson + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first part of the show today, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Robson to the pod. Jennifer is an Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleto...

Andrea Horwath + the Political Panel

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First part of the show today, we have Andrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario’s ...

Andrew MacDougall + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First part of the show today, we have Andrew MacDougall, former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Today he lives in London...

Cathal Kelly + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is Cathal Kelly the hugely admired sports columnist from The Globe and Mail, he’s also the recipient of the 2019 Stephen Leacock Medal for ...

Robert Fife of the Globe and Mail + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You already know he’s the Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail. You already know he’s been the breaker of huge political stories, like the S...

Pat Armstrong + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest today is Pat Armstrong. Pat is a sociologist and distinguished Research Professor at York University, and a leading expert in elderc...

Jane Philpott + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a notable career as a family physician, Dr. Jane Philpott was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2015 and served as a cabinet minister in nume...

Michael Bryant on civil liberties and freedoms + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bryant is Executive Director and General Counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA). He joins us to discuss how our civil lib...

The Economists + MAILBAG with Jenni and Scott

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Economists Ken Boessenkool and Kevin Milligan join the podcast to debate federal stimulus in response to COVID-19. A founding partner of Kool, Topp an...

Dr. Danielle Martin + The Political Panel

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Danielle Martin is a family doctor and Chief Medical Executive at Women’s College Hospital. She’s also the medical lead for WCH’s COVID-19 R...

Political Panel Cage Match

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Herle Burly Political Panel, with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid, is back to debate leadership in a time of crisis, why the 75% wage subsidy won'...

Canada's covid19 economic response with Scott Clark + the Political Panel with Jenni and Scott

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Clark was Canada’s former deputy minister of finance in the 90’s at a time when Canada faced another serious financial crisis. Mr. Clark joi...

COVIDeo Conferencing with our Political Panel: Jenni Byrne & Scott Reid

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Herle Burly Political Panel with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid coming at you via video conferencing to discuss COVID-19 and the massive role that gov...

Neera Tanden

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Neera Tanden is president of the very influential Center for American Progress and she’s joining us remotely from Washington, D.C.Neera has had a lo...

The Political Panel: Jenni, Scott and the Coronavirus!

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Herle Burly political panel, with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid, is in the studio to debate the Coronavirus and its impact on our economy and politic...

Former Premier Kathleen Wynne: her story, her politics, and her legacy.

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

She was the first woman premier of Ontario. She was the first openly gay head of state for a government in North America. She was my boss. She was a g...

The Political Panel LIVE! Blockades | Teck | Bloomberg

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Political Panel with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid are back to debate the political implications of the week's big events: blockades, Teck Front...

Keith Boag and Neil Macdonald: the demise of journalism and American democracy

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to welcome Keith Boag and Neil Macdonald to the podcast after recent retirements from the CBC.Both Neil and Keith spent years workin...

The Political Panel: Quarantined

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Conservative Party of Canada leadership contestants: on your marks, get set, go! Except for Rona Ambrose. And except for Jean Charest. And except for ...

Ontario Liberal "No Goat Rodeos" Leadership Debate

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing candidates for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party: Michael Coteau, Brenda Hollingsworth, Alvin Tedjo, Kate Graham, and Mitzie Hun...

John Stackhouse: addressing the great problems of our world

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Stackhouse spent close to 25 years at the Globe and Mail, first as a foreign correspondent, editor of Report on Business and then finally, Editor...

Byrne after Reiding?

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our favourite political panel guests Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid are with us, and so are some names you floated for a title to name the panel: "By...

The Herle "Byrne-y" interview with Pat Sorbara

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patricia “Pat” Sorbara has been a backroom political operative for more than forty years. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the gritty w...

It's 2020 and we're back with Jenni & Scott!

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

*This episode was recorded early in the morning on January 9, 2020.*A new year, with a new episode, with our favourite political panel guests Jenni By...

A broken legal system with author Bruce Gibney

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Cannon Gibney is an American author, lawyer, and venture capitalist. First known for his work as an early investor in PayPal, Bruce went on to w...

Hamish Marshall, campaign manager to Andrew Scheer

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Marshall has been a rising player in conservative politics in recent years. He previously served as Manager of Strategic Planning to Prime Mini...

LIVE! from Ottawa #PoliticalPanel

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE! from Ottawa with Canada2020: from the takedown of Andrew Scheer to the super, mega, ultra-powerful Deputy Prime Minister. For all that and some ...

Ken Dryden: Canada's Goalie on Hockey & Politics

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Canada’s Ken Dryden joins us on the podcast to discuss his bestselling new book, and, as always, Canadian politics.The politics focused discussion b...

Game of Thrones (Speech): Scheer edition

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can a governing minority advance pharmacare with Doug Ford and Jason Kenney at the First Ministers table? Can an à la carte legislative agenda advanc...

A Great Canadian: Ralph Goodale

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s really difficult for me to imagine my life absent Ralph Goodale. Ralph took me under his wing when I was 18 and he was the tender age of 30. He...

A Very Sweary Swearing-In Ceremony Breakdown

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, 36 Cabinet Ministers joined the Prime Minister to swear their oath, tonight, Jenni Byrne, Scott Reid, and I discuss what this means for the upc...

Poli Panel Discusses Don Cherry, Andrew Scheer, and Canadian Cabinetry

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do Don Cherry and Andrew Scheer have anything in common? Find out on this week's podcast panel with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. Our raucous panel...

Canadian Talk-Radio Legend, Charles Adler

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are few names in Canada as synonymous with political talk radio as Charles Adler. Mr. Adler has been a household name for small-c conservative l...

After some deep reflection... go f*%k your hat

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As Canadians—including our newly elected politicians—navigate the post-election Minority Government, David Herle will continue to be joined on The...

The Minority Morning After the Night Before

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to be… Prime Minister. With ballots still be counted in some cases, Jenni, Scott and myself discuss the resu...

LIVE from the Pilot #Elxn43 Panel

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We brought the whole election team together for a LIVE SHOW at the Pilot.Jenni Byrne, Scott Reid, Dennis Matthews and David Rosenberg join me for a dr...

Closing Arguments #elxn43

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third and final Election Advertising episode for the 2019 federal campaign. With just days until the ballots are counted, the political...

The final week #elxn43

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re just days away until all our election predictions come back to haunt us. The debates are over, the ads roar on, and the GOTV (Get Out The Vote...

The "Goat Rodeo" Debate

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The first all-leaders election debate is now behind us and the verdict is in: goat rodeo! David Herle sits down with campaign strategists Jenni Byrne ...

The Seinfeld Election: about everything and nothing

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At the midpoint in the 2019 Canadian election campaign, we’re back with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. The parties are throwing the kitchen sink at the...

Truth in Advertising: Dennis Matthews & David Rosenberg

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second of our Election Advertising episodes. We’re again going to break down what the Parties are doing with their ads – or endeavo...

Raw Politics with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This may in fact be the most revealing and raw episode of The Herle Burly. On our weekly Election 2019 panel, Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid join me again...

Trudeau Crisis Response

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The long road of political campaigns are often riddled with insignificant moments that just about everyone outside the parties ignore. But every once ...

War Room Week with Jenni Byrne & Scott Reid

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're now into week two of the 2019 federal election and we're back with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. It was a big week for War Room punches ...

Election Advertising Breakdown with Matthews + Rosenberg

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod, the first of our Election Advertising episodes. We’re going to break down what the Parties are doing with their ads – or endeavo...

The Eve of 338 Writs with Jenni Byrne, Scott Reid, and special guest Éric Grenier

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back on the eve of 338 writs, with Jenni Byrne, Scott Reid, and special guest Éric Grenier. Eric will take us on a deep dive of the polls and...

#ELXN43 with Jenni Byrne & Scott Reid

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ready, set, go! On October 21 Canadians will head to the polls. I’m joined by campaign veterans Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid to dissect the starting p...

Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In just 60 days Canadians will go to the polls to elect our next federal government.Canada’s Green Party leader Elizabeth May is travelling the coun...

Bob Shrum

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Few campaign consultants have had the kind of impact on American politics as Bob Shrum. Now retired from political campaigns, Mr. Shrum was for decade...

Titans of Business: Michael McCain, President & CEO of Maple Leaf Foods

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael McCain heads up one of Canada’s flagship companies which employs over 11,000 people in Canada and the US, with global sales of over $3B. As ...

The economy with Jim Stanford

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Stanford, one of Canada’s leading economists, joins us to help analyze the changes we’re seeing in the economy—from inequality to automation...

George Will

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod … political commentator, Pulitzer Prize winner, and the man whom the Wall Street Journal called “perhaps the most powerful journa...

next generation Liberal: Nate Erskine-Smith

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Erskin-Smith is the young, bright Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York. In an age of AOC’s and Mayor Pete’s, I’m very pleased to have...

Prairie populism with the Hon. Monte Solberg

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is the national fabric that holds Canada together fraying? Is Western alienation in our prairie provinces real? What do the pipeline and equalization ...

Fighting for women in health care with SEIU Healthcare President Sharleen Stewart

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is a 2-million-member union representing some of the most overlooked workers in our economy. You need...

Women in politics with Kate Graham, host of the podcast "No Second Chances"

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kate Graham is the host of a compelling new podcast, called “No Second Chances,” which explores the experiences of women in politics through t...

Amanda Litman, co-founder of the ‘Run for Something’ PAC

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda is the co-founder of the incredibly vital Political Action Committee, “Run for Something” whose mission is to get young, progressive-thinki...

Jeff Pearlman, author of “Football for a Buck” about Trump and the USFL

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is sportswriter, blogger, podcaster, and New York Times best-selling author, Jeff Pearlman. THE Jeff Pearlman. Formerly of Sports Illustrated...

Prime Minister Paul Martin, part 2

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Martin’s public life has been marked by a willingness to confront the challenges we face with solutions bold enough to meet them. On this episo...

Prime Minister Paul Martin, part 1

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, Canada’s 21st Prime Minister, joins the podcast for a frank exchange about his time in public office and an in-depth discu...

Jerry Dias

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry Dias is the national president of one of Canada’s largest unions. I sat down with Jerry to talk about the changing world and what it means for...

Conservative Politics with Hugh Segal

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Few understand conservatism in Canada as much as Hugh Segal. His public service includes serving as Chief of Staff to Ontario Premier Bill Davis and C...

Progressive Politics with Bob Rae

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Rae has been a pillar of Canadian politics for over 40 years. Easily one of the most important Canadians of his generation, Ontario’s 21st Premi...

Political Year in Review with #ScottWatt

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nine months after three of us gathered on The Herle Burly, Scott Reid and Jaime Watt join me on the podcast for a raucous discussion about the most si...

California Dreamin’: midterm reflections with California pollster, Ruth Bernstein

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The morning after the midterm elections I sat down with veteran political pollster, Ruth Bernstein in Oakland, California. Ruth works out of the San F...

The Anthropocene Project: Burtynsky, de Pencier and Baichwal

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anthropocene is a new documentary about the planet and our indelible human signature. The brilliant trio behind it—Nicholas de Pencier, Edward Burty...

Hot Take: Chantal Hébert on the Quebec Election Results

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chantal Hébert is one of the most trusted voices in Canadian journalism. Her observations on politics give both governments and voters clarity in wha...

Averell "Ace" Smith, US Democratic Party Strategist

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Averell "Ace" Smith is one of the great American political strategists for Democratic Party candidates, including Hillary Clinton, Jerry Bro...

Christy Clark, the 35th Premier of British Columbia

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christy Clark joined David Herle on the podcast to talk about her time as the 35th Premier of British Columbia, including conversations about pipeline...

Dave Bidini

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Bidini—acclaimed journalist, author, and musician—joins The Herle Burly to explore his take on the rise of right-wing populism, local democra...

Trailer to Dave Bidini Episode

14 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where right-wing populism is reborn and classic rock is dying, a Canadian man rises so that Canadian stories might rise with him… an accl...

Kory Teneycke, campaign manager to Doug Ford.

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we had the great opportunity to talk with Kory Teneycke. He has been on the ground floor of many Conservative campaigns and most recently ran th...

Thomas Frank, author of Listen Liberal

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Frank is the author of two of the most important books on American politics in the last decade. “What's the Matter with Kansas” explor...

SEASON TWO: ONTARIO PC LEADERSHIP RACE WITH WATT AND REID

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back! Welcome to season two of The Herle Burly, and boy, what a time to pick things up. On our first episode back we’re talking about… wha...

Chuck Klosterman, Part 2

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of the conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Chuck Klosterman. From sports to music, Chuck is one of the most influen...

Chuck Klosterman, Part 1

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Klosterman is the New York Times bestselling author who is known for his focus on American culture, sports and music. His books include Sex, Dru...

Rob Bowman, Part 2

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back again with Grammy award winner and world renowned musicologist, Rob Bowman.On this episode, we will discuss The Rock and Rock Hall of Fame—who ...

Rob Bowman, Part 1

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve seen the movie Almost Famous, my guest Rob Bowman lived the life of that teenage journalist. Rob would take days off during high school to...

Robbie Robertson, Part 2

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In my conversation with Robbie Robertson, we talked about a lot of different things – the history of The Band, politics and the Trump era, his indig...

Robbie Robertson from The Band

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Music legend Robbie Robertson from The Band is my very special guest on The Herle Burly. If you grew up listening to Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Van Mo...

Sarada Peri, former Obama speechwriter

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Sarada Peri, former senior speechwriter to President Barack Obama and Visiting Global Fellow at the Ryerson Leadership Lab. Sarada ...

Nick Kouvalis

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is going to shock a lot of Liberals and New Democrats, but political consultant Nick Kouvalis is a smart and thoughtful guy. Nick achieved notori...

Ken Dryden, Part 2

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the second half of my conversation with the legendary Ken Dryden. If you’re over 45 then you know that Ken Dryden is the greatest go...

Ken Dryden, Part 1

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Dryden was my first hockey hero and remained that way as he helped deliver six Stanley Cups for the Montreal Canadiens. He has a unique perspectiv...

Denise Donlon, Part 2

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Herle Burly for part 2 of my conversation with special guest Denise Donlon. She was one of the creators of Much Music. She was the...

Denise Donlon, Part 1

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The odds are Denise Donlon had some impact on your life. She was one of the creators of Much Music. She was the president of Sony Records Canada. And ...