The Rational National: Recent Episodes
David Doel
Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.
A discussion with journalist Jon Horler on his piece 'INVESTIGATION: Canadian news media dominated by corporate lobbyists'.
Read it here: Ricochet: https://ricochet.media/en/3821/investigation-canadian-news-media-is-dominated-by-corporate-lobbyists Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/12/canada-lobbying-pr-guests-cbc-ctv-bias-conflicts
Breaking down the 2021 Canadian federal election with historian Christo Aivalis. Check out his podcast 'Left Turn Canada' on your favourite podcast app.
David & Mary discuss the disappointing result in the Canadian Green Party leadership race, and what the new leader, Annamie Paul, means for the broader left.
I talk with Dimitri Lascaris who is running to become leader of the Green Party of Canada. He touches on everything from labour rights, to what a real wealth tax is, to his refreshing approach to foreign policy, and a lot more.
Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me for an analysis on the sudden departure of Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replacing him with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Historian and YouTuber Chriso Aivalis joins me to discuss Canada's response to the pandemic, the long-term care disaster, Biden vs. Trump, and to answer some viewer questions.
Jordan Chariton of 'Status Coup' joins me to discuss his bombshell report in VICE, Bernie Sanders being kicked off the New York ballot, and his experience with COVID-19.
I'm joined by Canadian writer and socialist Paris Marx as we dive into his critiques of the CBC and the Canadian media landscape. Subscribe to his podcast 'Tech Won’t Save Us'.
Awesome to have Nomiki Konst on the show for the first time! We talk Bernie Sanders, will the DNC try anything funny, the state of cable news, and more. Make sure to search for and subscribe to 'The Nomiki Show' as well.
TYT founder and Justice Democrats co-founder Cenk Uygur joins me to discuss his race for CA-25, what cable news might do if Bernie Sanders wins, and if Michael Bloomberg can fool enough people with ads to make a dent in the primary race.
Mike Bloomberg Says Bernie Would’ve Beat Trump; Pete Buttigieg Inserts Fake Applause Into Campaign Clip; CNN Declares Pete ‘Winner’ Despite Their Own Reporting Discussing Errors; Andrew Yang Fires Dozens Of Staffers; Greta Thunberg Throws Shade At Trudeau For Being Two-Faced; Bernie Sanders Town Hall Highlights; Bernie Wins Iowa With A Racially Diverse Turnout; Tweets Of The Week; Polls Of The Week
Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me to discuss Trudeau's meeting with Juan Guaido, the Conservative leadership race, and how a Bernie Sanders presidency could impact Canada.
The great Director X (legendary music video director, best known for Drake's Hotline Bling) joins me to discuss his work with Operation Prefrontal Cortex, utilizing mindfulness to reduce gun violence.
I talk with historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis about the upcoming Canadian election, and where the NDP fits in.
I talk with Benjamin Dixon, host of The Benjamin Dixon Show, to get his thoughts on the Democratic Primary race thus far.
I talk with historian and YouTube commentator Christo Aivalis about the risk of Americans idealizing Canada, and his breakdown of what democratic socialism is.
David Doel joins Michael Brooks on The Michael Brooks Show to discuss the upcoming Canadian election, the NDP's chances, and if the Greens are moving in a new direction.
YouTube Segments: MSNBC Guest: ‘Bernie’s Problem Is That He's Too Consistent' “People Drink From Toilets”: AOC Tours Border Facility Hickenlooper 2020 ‘In Shambles’ After Taking Morning Joe’s Advice Another Bernie Healthcare Claim Proven True Jewish Protestors Stand Up To ICE
YouTube Segments: Kamala Harris Wrecks Joe Biden In First Debate Night 2 | Democratic Debate Breakdown
My discussion with Canadian historian and commentator Christo Aivalis.
Find Christo on: Twitter - http://Twitter.com/ChristoAivalis YouTube - https://YouTube.com/channel/UCs9-XIXPfAF465u3OVdMILg Facebook - https://facebook.com/christoaivalishistorian
YouTube Segments: Tulsi Gabbard Embarrasses Tim Ryan In First Debate MSNBC's Lawrence Shreds Donny For “Pure Guesswork” After Debate Beto Skirts Debate Question TWICE, Speaks Spanish Instead Night 1 | Democratic Debate Breakdown
YouTube Segments: CBS Host Embarrasses Herself In Bernie Sanders Interview MAGA-Hat-Wearing Doug Ford Supporter Is All Cringe Bernie Unveils Plan To Cancel ALL Student Loan Debt Beto’s New Tax Proposal Is Just Dumb Meghan McCain’s Latest Rant Ranks Hyperbole Over Lives
YouTube Segments: Doug Ford Gets Booed By 2.5 Million Raptors Fans Report: Joe Biden Asked Billionaire Trump Donor For Cash Chuck Todd Smears AOC While Ignoring A Crisis Ilhan Omar Shames Heartless Politicians In Powerful Speech
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YouTube Segments: Lee Carter Schools MSNBC On How Democrats Can Win Poll: Bernie Surpasses Biden In Largest Lead Against Trump Valedictorian's Speech Gives Us All Hope For The Future Justice Dems Unveil New Primary Challengers. Look To Repeat AOC's Success
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YouTube Segments: Bernie Sanders Calls For The Release Of Lula da Silva Bernie’s Powerful Question: “Are You Truly Free?” First Two Democratic Debate Lineups Announced
I've started a Twitch! Follow me at Twitch.tv/therationalnational
YouTube Segments: Katie Porter Hilariously Dunks On Bill Maher AND Joe Biden Kiefer Sutherland Slams Doug Ford For Lying Furious Jon Stewart Scolds Congress YouTube Deplatforming, Crowder, And Twitch w/Sahil Of 'Progressive Voice' Fox News Analyst Admits Bernie’s Speech Is Convincing
YouTube Segments: Bernie Confronts Walmart Executives At Annual Meeting David Pakman Debunks Joe Rogan's View On YouTube Bias Biden Vs. Bernie On Reproductive Rights Koch Bros To Spend Money On Corporate Democrats
YouTube's incompetence is helping to destroy our society.
YouTube Segments: YouTube's Total Incompetence: Maza Vs. Crowder Debacle Biden Lied About Marching For Civil Rights Doug Ford To Take 5-Month Vacation Bernie Reveals How He’ll Get Bills Passed As President
Straight pride? Are people really this stupid?
YouTube Segments: Bernie Rips Joe Biden’s ‘Middle Ground’ At California Convention Breakdown: 'Centrist' 2020 Candidates Get BOOED Off Stage Bernie Finally Admits What We All Already Know Andrew Scheer Squirms As Comedian Nails Him
YouTube Segments: Pro-Impeachment Republican Gets Standing Ovation MSNBC Airs Savage Critiques Of Joe Biden From Voters Warren And Meghan McCain Clash Over Fox News WHAT: AOC & Ted Cruz Plan To Work Together The View Crowd Goes Nuts For Warren’s Wealth Tax
YouTube Segments: Bernie Strikes Back At Failed Commentator Bill Kristol MSNBC Shares Wrong Poll Number To Push False 2020 Narrative Biden Skips Campaigning To Hang With Big Donors Instead
YouTube Segments: Ousted Liberal MPs Announce New 'Home' Greens Offered Party Leadership To Ex-Liberals
YouTube Segments: Mueller Finally Speaks, Unmasks Pelosi's Incompetence On Impeachment Has Seb Gorka Met His Match?
I discuss my absence and share my interview with Michael Brooks of TMBS and co-host of The Majority Report with Sam Seder.
YouTube Segment: Full Interview w/Michael Brooks of TMBS & Majority Report
Check out my discussion with Jimmy Dore of The Jimmy Dore Show. Full video of the discussion is available to his patrons at https://www.patreon.com/jimmydore, and should be up on YouTube later in the week for everyone else.
Two great interviews for you today.
YouTube Segments: Talking 2020, Joe Rogan, & Platforming | w/Mike Figueredo of The Humanist Report Ricochet's Fight For Press Freedom | w/Ethan Cox & Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours
Second podcast of the day!
YouTube Segments: Warren Calls Out Joe Biden’s Corruption Dave Rubin's Paid To Embrace Those That Hate Him Meghan McCain Smears Ilhan Omar Again Report: Corporate Canada Dodging Billions In Taxes
It's already May?!
YouTube Segments: Biden Officially Announces 2020 Run Biden Launches 2020 Run With Lobbyist Cash C-Span Caller Goes From Trump To Bernie Dave Rubin Reacts To Ana Kasparian Calling Him “A Fraud”
Short intro today. Enjoy the segments!
YouTube Segments: How Pete Buttigieg's Support Is Manufactured Zizek Presses Peterson: "Where Are The Marxists!?" Bernie Calls Out Trump In New Campaign Ad Tlaib & Warren Offer Solid Cases To Impeach Trump Meghan McCain Shares Ignorant View Of Voting Rights
Zizek, Peterson, and my bladder.
YouTube Segments: Mueller Report: No Easy Answers On Impeachment Zizek Exposes Defect In Jordan Peterson's Beliefs
It's the end of the week and I'm tired.
YouTube Segments: 1. GOP Runs From AOC After Inviting Her To Kentucky 2. Revealed: Beto Lied To Top Bernie’s 24H Fundraising Number
I discuss why I haven't been covering Canadian politics as much as I could be.
YouTube Segment: Discussing 'Flushing Flint' w/Jordan Chariton
Entering the Fox News bubble, I discuss Bernie's appeal to conservative voters.
YouTube Segments: 1. AOC Teases Her 2020 Endorsement 2. Shock: Bernie Impresses Fox News Crowd In Town Hall
I talk about the Notre Dame fire and tease Bernie's Fox News town hall.
YouTube Segments: 1. Pelosi Belittles AOC-Wing Of The Party 2. Eric Swalwell's Loony 2020 Plan For Bipartisanship
I talk about my plans for the podcast, demonetization/deplatforming, and play my breakdown of how Nancy Pelosi has failed Ilhan Omar again.
No more radio! After a brief into David is joined by Christo Aivalis to discuss Justin Trudeau booting two MPs from the Liberal caucus.
SEGMENT 1: Christo Aivalis joins me to discuss the NDP leader's vital byelection win, and what the SNC-Lavalin scandal can tell us about the Liberals compared to the NDP.
SEGMENT 2 (18:33): I break down the SNC-Lavalin scandal and what it tells us about who this Trudeau government answers to.
SEGMENT 3 (28:33): Doug Ford's fundraiser for the rich is a clear indication about what his PC government is about.
SEGMENT 4 (34:41): Despite breaking records, mass media continues to downplay Bernie Sanders' 2020 chances.
SEGMENT 1: Writer Andray Domise joins me to discuss his latest piece for The Washington Post, on Canada's moral failing on the world stage.
SEGMENT 2 (17:55): NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's byelection is just a week away.
SEGMENT 3 (29:14): New data proves millennials aren't lazy, they're just poor.
SEGMENT 4 (33:37): Amazon cancels NYC HQ plans after refusing to discuss workers rights.
SEGMENT 1: The Prime Minister's Office faces allegations that they attempted to influence the Justice Minister in a case against construction giant SNC-Lavalin.
SEGMENT 2 (11:18): Canadians support higher taxes on the wealthy. I take a listener call on that.
SEGMENT 3 (23:43): The Ford government overhauls the autism program, and parents aren't happy.
SEGMENT 4 (34:47): NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announces a pharmacare-for-all plan.
SEGMENT 1: NDP MPP Sara Singh joins me to discuss the Ford government's plan for increased privatization of health care.
SEGMENT 2 (11:34): Callers respond to Metrolinx banning some employees from off-duty cannabis use.
SEGMENT 3 (25:43): Should NDP leader Jagmeet Singh step-down if he doesn't win his byelection?
SEGMENT 4 (36:41): Why decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms is a great idea.
SEGMENT 1: Chisto Aivalis joins me to discuss AOC, Bernie, and how the left should embrace class conflict.
SEGMENT 2 (20:08): How the mainstream press is misleading you on Venezuela.
SEGMENT 3 (30:17): Doug Ford makes detrimental changes to student tuition and loans.
SEGMENT 4 (35:18): Maxime Bernier hasn't connected the dots on climate change and asylum seekers.
SEGMENT 1: Nora Loreto joins me to share her left-wing perspective on politics in a media so void actual left-wing views;
SEGMENT 2 (20:26): I take calls on the new impaired driving laws that grant police even more power.
SEGMENT 3 (30:25): A fact-check on two big Doug Ford lies.
SEGMENT 4 (38:28): Canada grants a Saudi teen asylum, while still supplying the nation with armoured vehicles and encroaching on indigenous territory at home.
SEGMENT 1: The owner of Hotblack Coffee (Jimson Bienenstock) discusses why he raised wages despite the cancellation of Ontario's minimum wage increase.
SEGMENT 2 (11:30): Profanity and politics. Should politicians swear?
SEGMENT 3 (22:04): Christo Aivalis joins me to discusses the NDP's opportunity on tax reform.
SEGMENT 4 (39:16): My prediction for the 2019 Canadian election.
SEGMENT 1: Why Canada needs a Green New Deal with D.T. Cochrane.
SEGMENT 2 (24:53): What did the Doug Ford government cut funding to now?
SEGMENT 3 (32:05): Donald Trump gets triggered by SNL.
SEGMENT 4 (40:47): Corbyn goes off!
SEGMENT 1: Kevin Hart backs down from Oscars hosting gig after old homophobic remarks resurface.
SEGMENT 2 (17:11): Unemployment hits record low thanks in-part to cannabis.
SEGMENT 3 (25:48): Netflix tacks a jab at Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
SEGMENT 4 (32:48): Doug Ford appoints his buddy as top cop. Protests in France over failed neoliberal policy.
SEGMENT 1: Guest Christo Aivalis on Justin Trudeau, Canada Post, and organized labour.
SEGMENT 2 (21:20): How has politics affected your relationships? I take listener calls.
SEGMENT 3 (30:18): Doug Ford's dishonesty around why GM is laying off 2,800 workers in Oshawa, Ontario.
SEGMENT 4 (36:19): A crazy case of voter fraud in North Carolina.
SEGMENT 1: Justin Trudeau's phony war on inequality with guest Luke Savage, writer for Jacobin.
SEGMENT 2 (13:32): Doug Ford's 'for the elite' platform with guest Luke Savage; we also take a listener call.
SEGMENT 3 (29:09): Canadian Union of Postal Workers and their ongoing battle against Canada Post and the Liberal Party.
SEGMENT 4 (34:14): Hillary Clinton's destructive advice for Europe.
SEGMENT 1: Doug Ford's 'for the rich' with activist Brent Patterson
SEGMENT 2 (13:44): Doug Ford reopens cash-for-access. I take your calls.
SEGMENT 3 (21:51): Rebuilding 'The North Star', and Georgia's stolen election with writer & podcaster Benjamin Dixon.
SEGMENT 4 (34:51): Doug Ford's poll numbers, and what Canadians can learn from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Segment 1: Interview with Robert Green (contributor to Ricochet.media) comparing climate change to a new World War.
Segment 2: Politician sues for being called 'racist' on Twitter. I take a call.
Segment 3: Midterm results and voter suppression in Georgia.
Segment 4: Psychedelics used to treat PTSD.