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The OShow with Laura Babcock

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The OShow is Canada's Pro-Democracy Podcast 🇨🇦. Airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse known for asking tough questions and speaking her mind without fear or favour. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. "When you care about current affairs, it's on the OShow."

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  1. PROGRESSIVES WIN IN ONTARIO, ALBERTA SEPARATIST FAILURES, THE GLOBAL FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY!

    · 30 min · S2 E34

    Ontario has awakened to a powerful wave of progressive victories in the municipal elections! Meanwhile, separatist movements in Alberta continue to falter, and we witness remarkable triumphs against fascism in Brazil,…

  2. EBY'S MAJOR MISTAKE, TRUMP DESPERATE FOR TRADE DEAL, BRAZIL AND SERBIA WIN FOR DEMOCRACY!

    · 36 min · S2 E33

    After a shocking defeat for the BC NDP at the hands of the Conservatives, the world sees Brazil and Serbia standing up for democracy against right-wing influences and the Trump family's grip on power. In this pivotal…

  3. POWERCAST: SMITH'S LOST MANDATE, BC ELECTION BLUES, CARNEY'S NEXT MOVE, HOESKSTRA'S A JOKE

    · 24 min · S2 E32 · Explicit

    Don’t miss the latest episode of PowerCast, where Charlie Angus, Leader of the Canadian Resistance and Host of Meidas Canada, teams up with Oshow Host Laura Babcock for an insightful, entertaining discussion of the…

  4. SCANDAL PANEL: DANIELLE SMITH'S BS, CARNEY TAKES ON MUSK, BC VOTES, FORD GAMBLING SCANDAL

    · 59 min · S2 E31 · Explicit

    Join us for an unfiltered and engaging discussion on the pressing issues facing Canada today! In a wild week marked by the Alberta referendum results, Danielle Smith is desperately trying to spin her way out of a…

  5. HOEKSTRA WARNS CANADA, UK PREPARES FOR WAR, TRUMP FUNDS PUTIN, PM CARNEY AND BURNHAM'S ROLE

    · 28 min · S2 E30

    In a world increasingly fraught with geopolitical tension, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. The alarming reality of the Trump regime’s actions—actively funding Putin’s war efforts in Ukraine by lifting…

  6. DANIELLE SMITH'S DESPERATION, ALBERTA AND BC CHOICE OF MAGA OR NDP, STOPPING SEDITIONISTS

    · 29 min · S2 E29 · Explicit

    As we watch the results of Monday's historic Alberta referendum unfold, it’s clear the political landscape is shifting dramatically. Premier Danielle Smith finds herself in a precarious position, with separatist…

  7. VICTORY FOR CANADA! SEPARATISTS TURN ON DANIELLE SMITH, FIGHTING FOREIGN INTERFERENCE

    · 25 min · S2 E28

    After a monumental victory against the Separatists in the Alberta referendum, it's time to dig deeper into Canada's pressing issues. Join us as Leader of Forever Canadian, Thomas Lukaszuk, sits down with Host Laura…

  8. PROSECUTE ALBERTA TRAITORS, PUTIN, XI, TRUMP PLAN TO CARVE UP THE WORLD, STOP BROLIGARCHY

    · 30 min · S2 E27 · Explicit

    As Albertans head to the polls for Danielle Smith's despicable referendum, it’s crucial for all Canadians to stand up and demand accountability. We must unite against those traitors in Alberta who have conspired with…

  9. POWERCAST: CFB WAINWRIGHT TRAGEDY, US THREATENED INVASION OF CANADA, ALBERTA HOLD THE LINE

    · 26 min · S2 E26

    Canadians awakened to heartbreaking news of a devastating fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright—just as the critical Alberta separatist referendum looms. To compound this dire situation, revelations by Chrystia…

  10. CARNEY UNIFIES ALBERTA, SEPARATISTS TURN ON SMITH, TRUMP FALTERS, FORD DESTROYS ONTARIO

    · 39 min · S2 E25 · Explicit

    As Canada approaches a pivotal moment with Monday's referendum, Prime Minister Mark Carney is actively championing unity and prosperity for all Canadians in Alberta. In stark contrast, Separatists are mounting a public…

  11. A WARNING FOR SEPARATISTS, LOSER TRUMP TRIES TO THREATEN CANADA, UKRAINE CAN BEAT PUTIN!

    · 28 min · S2 E24 · Explicit

    Canada is under threat. Hoekstra's ridiculous warning about the Midterms, their incessant interference in the Alberta referendum, and Trump's brazen declaration that our becoming the 51st State is inevitable show that…

  12. HOESKTRA 'WARNS' CANADA, SMITH'S POPULARITY PLUMMETS, REAL REFERENDUM BATTLE IN ALBERTA

    · 39 min · S2 E23 · Explicit

    In a desperate attempt to distract us from their own foreign interference, US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra is warning Canada about meddling in the Midterms. Meanwhile, Danielle Smith’s grip on Alberta is slipping as the…

  13. DANIELLE SMITH'S DANGEROUS GAME, CANADA'S FIGHT AGAINST FOREIGN INTERFERENCE, CHAOS IN BC

    · 47 min · S2 E22

    As we approach a pivotal Alberta referendum and navigate a chaotic, high-stakes British Columbia election orchestrated by Eby, staying informed and engaged has never been more crucial. With Canada facing relentless…

  14. TRUMP CEASEFIRE LIE, UKRAINE DESTROYS RUSSIAN DATA, DANIELLE SMITH SECRET SEPARATIST MEET

    · 22 min · S2 E21 · Explicit

    This Thanksgiving Monday, as Canadians pause to appreciate our peaceful, beautiful nation, we must remain vigilant amid troubling global events. While we celebrate, the extremist Trump administration is striking shady…

  15. POWERCAST: DANIELLE SMITH SECRET SEPARATIST MEET, US WAR ON CANADA, TRUMP TAKES PUTIN SIDE

    · 25 min · S2 E20 · Explicit

    Join us this Thanksgiving for an eye-opening #PowerCast with Charlie Angus, the passionate leader of the Canadian Resistance and host of Meidas Canada. In a compelling conversation with OShow Host Laura Babcock, we’ll…

  16. SCANDAL PANEL: US FIRING SQUAD, NEW FORD GRAVY SCANDAL, STELCO STANDOFF, SEPARATISTS FAIL

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E19 · Explicit

    This Thanksgiving weekend, talk turkey with The Scandal Panel featuring Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps, and Laura Babcock! Amid unprecedented turmoil and utter MADNESS in Trump's America, they tackle pressing issues…

  17. A MESSAGE TO ELON MUSK, CANADA IN AN INFORMATION WAR WITH USA, FIGHTING RUSSIAN DISEASE

    · 30 min · S2 E18

    With Elon Musk, the world's richest man, proactively trying to leverage his influence to encourage Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to secede from Canada, we must take a stand. Host Laura Babcock passionately calls…

  18. CARNEY'S STRATEGY FOR SEPARATISTS, DANIELLE SMITH MUST BE INVESTIGATED, JUNK MAIL MESS

    · 27 min · S2 E17 · Explicit

    As the BC election looms, the PQ holds power in Quebec, separatist sentiment may be in Saskatchewan, and the Alberta referendum approaches, our nation stands at a critical crossroads. Recent events, like the…

  19. DANIELLE SMITH, RESIGN! QUEBEC SEPARATIST WON A WEAK MINORITY, FOREIGN INTERFERENCE RULES

    · 23 min · S2 E16

    With Canada in a state of disbelief over recent treason revelations in Alberta, the PQ separatist party in Quebec has emerged with a fragile minority, following alarming accusations of collusion with Alberta…

  20. TRUMP REGIME AIDS SEPARATISTS, CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST THREAT, NEED FOR MORE TREASON LAWS!

    · 20 min · S2 E15 · Explicit

    As Canadians awaken to the alarming reality of foreign interference and coordination with separatist movements by the Trump Regime in Alberta and potentially Quebec, the need for urgent action has never been greater.…

  21. POWERCAST: TRAITORS IN ALBERTA AND QUEBEC ARE COORDINATING, TRUMP ATTACK PLAN FOR CANADA

    · 25 min · S2 E14 · Explicit

    The bombshell report about Alberta separatists offering Canadian water and oil to the Trump regime is rocking the nation. And the news that the Parti Québécois are coordinating with the Alberta separatists and have…

  22. QUEBEC ELECTION SEPARATISM RISK, THE MISERY OF DANIELLE SMITH, POILIEVRE PLACEHOLDER ROLE

    · 20 min · S2 E13 · Explicit

    This past week has been nothing short of wild in Canadian politics, and we all need to pay attention! With PM Mark Carney's recent announcement of a new pipeline in Alberta—one Premier Danielle Smith seems less than…

  23. PETITION TO STOP DRONE DEAL, CARNEY FOR NOBEL PRIZE, TRUMP PANIC, NEW PIPELINE IN ALBERTA

    · 26 min · S2 E12 · Explicit

    The recent uproar surrounding the Trump family's investment in a Canadian drone deal highlights a critical moment for our democracy. As Canadians, we should be deeply concerned about the implications of foreign…

  24. KEEPING TRUMPS OUT OF CANADIAN DRONES, CARNEY MASSIVE LNG ANNOUNCEMENT, BC ELECTION CHAOS

    · 23 min · S2 E11

    The recent developments in Canada should alarm us all. Just as the U.S. implemented new trade bans, Stelco, a leading Canadian steel company, announced massive layoffs—a consequence of the trade war Trump ignited. Yet,…

  25. CANADA PLANNING FOR USA INVASION, PUTIN THREAT TO NATO, MILITARY MINDSET FOR CANADIANS

    · 25 min · S2 E10

    With Russia’s war escalating in Ukraine and Putin provoking NATO countries in Europe, and Prime Minister Mark Carney preparing for a U.S. invasion threat, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are increasingly focused…

  26. POWERCAST: CANADA STANDS UP TO TRUMP, CONSERVATIVES GASLIGHT, MEDIA MUST SMARTEN THE F UP!

    · 28 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    Don’t miss this fiery episode of the #Powercast! Join Charlie Angus, the fearless leader of the Canadian Resistance and host of Meidas Canada, as he teams up with OShow host Laura Babcock for an insightful discussion…

  27. SCANDAL PANEL: USA INVASION THREAT, ALBERTA WANTS TO STAY, BC ELECTIONS CHAOS, FIGHT FORD!

    · 52 min · S2 E8 · Explicit

    Join us for the lively, cathartic Scandal Panel with Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps, and Laura Babcock as we dive into all the political news shaping Canada. Expect plenty of laughs, candid discussions, and yes, some…

  28. PM MARK CARNEY PREPARES CANADA FOR USA INVASION, FIGHTING AUTHORITARIAN FORD IN ONTARIO

    · 27 min · S2 E7

    Today's NYT revelation that Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for a potential military invasion of Canada has sent shockwaves across our nation. This alarming possibility highlights the vulnerabilities we face,…

  29. TRUMP LIES ABOUT CANADA, ALBERTA SEPARATIST THREAT, CONSERVATIVES DANGEROUS MAGA RHETORIC

    · 43 min · S2 E6 · Explicit

    With just a month to go before the crucial separation and anti-immigrant referendum in Danielle Smith's Alberta, President Trump is posting dangerous pro-Conservative Party lies about Canada, and we cannot afford to…

  30. AT THE UN CARNEY DEALS AS TRUMP THREATENS, FAR RIGHT RISE IN EUROPE, RUSSIA PROVOKES NATO

    · 28 min · S2 E5

    At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Mark Carney stands at the forefront of crucial discussions with world leaders. While tensions rise as Trump issues threats against Iran and fuels the…

  31. CARNEY V TRUMP, SMITH AND POILIEVRE'S DANGEROUS POPULISM, STOPPING FASCISM IN CANADA

    · 21 min · S2 E4

    This past weekend, we witnessed an incredible display of leadership as Canadian PM Mark Carney forged historic alliances with France, Norway, and the EU. In stark contrast, we have seen Donald Trump’s contradictory…

  32. POWERCAST: CARNEY FLOODS ZONE WITH SUCCESS, GREENLAND DEAL WITH TRUMP, POILIEVRE 'WOUNDED'

    · 28 min · S2 E3 · Explicit

    As Greenland makes a concerning deal with the USA, it’s crucial that Canadians remain vigilant against the encroaching threats from the Fascist Trump Regime, which has its sights set on our beloved country. Under the…

  33. CANADA IS A BEACON TO THE WORLD, TRUMP, SMITH, POILIEVRE AND MAPLE MAGA GOING DOWN FAST

    · 23 min · S2 E2

    After an incredibly dynamic week, Canada is stepping into a transformative role on the global stage. From the investment summit in Toronto to PM Mark Carney's groundbreaking address to the European Union, our nation is…

  34. PM MARK CARNEY IS LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD, EUROPE WELCOMES CANADIANS, TRUMP THREATENS EU

    · 24 min · S2 E1

    As Prime Minister Mark Carney stands before the European Union and delivers a powerful, historic speech to forge a new alliance, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history. With President Trump threatening to…

  35. THE OSHOW: EU WELCOMES CANADA INTO HISTORIC ASSOCIATION, NATO JETS FIGHT RUSSIA, IRAN WAR ESCALATES

    · 36 min · S1 E140

    Join us for a crucial discussion as the European Union welcomes "Dear Mark" and Canada into a groundbreaking association—an unprecedented step in our collective security! With NATO jets responding to urgent threats,…

  36. CARNEY MAKES MEGA MOVE, INVESTING IN AN INCLUSIVE CANADA, SENDING TRUMP A STRONG MESSAGE

    · 29 min · S1 E139

    As Prime Minister Mark Carney concludes his pivotal investment conference in Toronto, he announces groundbreaking MEGA incentives to attract foreign investors—an opportunity we simply can't ignore. By inviting Stephen…

  37. PM MARK CARNEY PROMOTES INVESTMENT AND UNITY, DANIELLE SMITH WEAKEST LINK IN WAR WITH TRUMP

    · 19 min · S1 E138

    As Canada faces relentless economic and sovereignty challenges from the oppressive Trump regime, we must rally together to protect our values and our nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney is leading the charge by hosting…

  38. CARNEY PREPARES CANADA FOR WAR, CHRETIEN THE GIANT, POILIEVRE AND JIVANI FAIL

    · 27 min · S1 E137 · Explicit

    In a monumental moment for Canada, Prime Minister Carney and Ukrainian President Zelensky have joined forces in Alberta, committing to a groundbreaking initiative to produce 2 million drones and signing a visionary…

  39. SCANDAL PANEL: CARNEY CRUSHES, POILIEVRE SELLS OUT, HOESKTRA GO HOME, FORD CORRUPT SHUFFLE

    · 50 min · S1 E136 · Explicit

    This past week has been extraordinary for Canada. With Rolling Stone hailing Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Leader of the Free World and the historic state visit from Ukraine's President Zelensky, our nation is…

  40. CARNEY HOSTS ZELENSKY, WORLD RESPECTS CANADA'S BOYCOTT, WEAK TRUMP TRIES TO BRIBE VOTERS

    · 21 min · S1 E135

    As Prime Minister Mark Carney warmly welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Alberta, we stand at a crucial moment in history. The USA's economic warfare against Canada is capturing global attention, while…

  41. CANADA IN GLOBAL WAR, RUSSIA'S ROLE IN ALBERTA SEPARATION AND CONVOY, CARNEY'S ECONOMIC MOVES

    · 40 min · S1 E134 · Explicit

    As the White House issues more Executive Orders to punish Canada, it's time we recognize the gravity of the situation facing our nation. This isn't just about policy; it's part of a larger economic war designed to…

  42. 40 MILLION CANADIANS ARE ON THE ICE, CANADA TARIFFS USA, MAPLE MAGA IS FAILING IN CANADA

    · 27 min · S1 E133

    After an intense weekend marked by outrageous verbal and visual attacks on Canada from the Trump regime, coupled with alarming threats of annexation over the western hemisphere, we must stand together. The latest round…

  43. POWERCAST: TRUMP ESCALATES THREATS TO CANADA, CANADIANS FIGHT BACK, CARNEY PROMOTES UNITY

    · 26 min · S1 E132 · Explicit

    On this Labour Day, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads. President Trump is intensifying his hostile rhetoric towards Canada, making absurd threats to ban Bombardier and flooding social media with ridiculous…

  44. CANADIAN ECONOMY ON A ROLL, CARNEY TELLS PUTIN TO LEAVE UKRAINE, FORD FEARS THE MEDIA

    · 25 min · S1 E131 · Explicit

    In a proud moment for Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Putin to withdraw from Ukraine while simultaneously announcing significant new investments that will strengthen our economy and bolster our national pride.…

  45. PM CARNEY SLAPS BACK AT TRUMP REGIME'S PROPAGANDA, CANADIAN MAGA CONSERVATIVES IMPLODING

    · 39 min · S1 E130 · Explicit

    As Trump's administration continues to voice unfounded hostility toward Canada and spread misinformation about our nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney stands firm, countering their nonsense with his trademark calm and…

  46. TRUMP REGIME SAD ABOUT CANADA'S RESOLVE, CONSERVATIVE PREMIERS LACK COURAGE, NENSHI WHO?

    · 37 min · S1 E129 · Explicit

    Every single day, we find ourselves caught in an escalating political and economic conflict with the USA. Amidst this turmoil, there are constant attempts to mislead and gaslight us as Canadians. Our Conservative…

  47. CARNEY WINS SEATS, HEGSETH MOCKS CANADIAN CADETS, MAPLE MAGA IMPLODES, SMITH IS CONFUSED

    · 24 min · S1 E128

    After an impressive sweep of 3 by-elections, Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's mockery of our brave Canadian military cadets. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells…

  48. TRUMP WANTS ALBERTA, SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON TO MEET MAGA, FOREVER CANADIANS FIGHT BACK

    · 28 min · S1 E127

    As MAGA congressmen speculate on TV today about the possibility of Alberta seceding from Canada and becoming the 51st State, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets with her MAGA allies in the Trump regime in…

  49. POWERCAST: CANADA STANDS UP TO TRUMP, FASCISTS GET THE HAMMER, SMITH AND MAGA PICK A SIDE!

    · 25 min · S1 E126 · Explicit

    As we step into the second week of an escalating trade war with Trump's America—a time when he's trying to rename Lake Ontario and posts videos threatening a military invasion —it's clear that we can no longer stand by…

  50. SCANDAL PANEL: LAKE ONTARIO FOREVER, TRUMP LOOKS WEAK AND INSANE, TEAM CANADA IS WINNING!

    · 59 min · S1 E125 · Explicit

    After a relentless week of threats and misinformation from the faltering Trump administration, join the Scandal Panel of Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps, and host Laura Babcock as they dissect the reckless Trade War…

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