Tag: Trump
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White House Bouncers & Manhattan Boardrooms: How Trump & Carney Stifle Press Access
Jon Liedtke discusses politicians bypassing local Canadian media to control their narratives through hand-picked global outlets. By granting exclusive national security interviews to publications like the New York Times, leaders evade unscripted domestic scrutiny and accountability. This strategy prioritizes polished international exposure over informing Canadian citizens, leaving local journalism frozen out and weakening democracy.
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610 CKTB | Beyond the TACO: Canada’s Food Acronym Guide to Trump’s Tariff Delay
Jon Liedtke humorously discusses Canada–US trade negotiations. Liedtke created food-and-drink acronyms like POUTINE, MAPLE SYRUP, BUTTER TART, BOOZE, BOURBON, CAESAR, DOUBLE DOUBLE, TIMBITS, and BLT to lampoon tariff deadlines, liquor store concessions, temporary grace periods, and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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The “YMCA” Anthem: A New Symbol for a Free Iran?
Host Gene Valaitis and guest Jon Liedtke discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, focusing on Iran’s strikes against Israel and neighboring nations. They explore the surprise elimination of Iranian leadership and the unexpected celebration of Iranian Canadians who have adopted the song “YMCA” as an anthem for a free Iran.