Big Blue Bent: Recent Episodes
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A look at (mostly Canadian) politics, news, and information from the viewpoints of a panel of Montreal-based conservatives. Factual, reverential, confrontational and, from time to time, funny (we think.)
New #BigBlueBent podcast featuring Montreal-based conservative pundits commenting on events in Canadian politics in the period that was. This week - Jeff Joseph (host, Dull Normal), Christine Maydossian (policy advisor/strategist), Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former political candidate), and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, op-ed writer, former political candidate) take a look at the federal government's 2024 spring Budget which seemed to be a case of everything and nothing all at once. Also, the elevated skirmish between Iran and Israel and where Canada is (hint: relates to "nowhere to be found".
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent podcast where Montreal-based conservatives look at the period that was in Canadian politics. This week - host Jeff Joseph and panel regulars Matthew Conway (Consultant), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist), and Robert Presser (Entrepreneur) whom are all former political candidates take a much shorter look at Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather's mulling of his political future that wound up were it started after all. The Hogue Commission on foreign interference - does anybody know? Does anybody care? Budget 2023 - will there be any suspense left by the time it is tabled. And finally - some thoughts on the Brian Mulroney funeral.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
The Big Blue Bent podcast - where Montreal-based conservatives take a lot at recent events in the Canadian political scene. This week: host Jeff Joseph ("dull normal") and panelists Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former political candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, and former political candidate) reflect on the passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Also, ArriveCan a.k.a "hey, what's another scandal involving tens of millions of dollars anyway these days?"; Pharmacare a.k.a "uh, what exactly happened here?"; and, finally, the Quebec Court Appeal ruling on the constitutionality of Bill 21. En route to the Supreme Court? Some day?
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent podcast. Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, op/ed writer, former provincial political candidate), Christine Maydossian (strategy advisor), Matthew Conway (strategy, public and government relations advisor), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former federal political candidate) gather around the virtual table to discuss recent events in Canadian politics. This week - surprising King Charles news. The rancor heats up in Parliament. The lovefest between Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith (not quite). And.....anything else that came to mind.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent podcast - where Montreal-based conservatives discuss the week/period that was in Canadian politics. On this episode - host Jeff Joseph (Dull Normal) and panelists Matthew Conway (public and government relations advisor), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, WSJ op-ed writer, and former political candidate), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, op-ed writer, and former political candidate) take a look at the Liberal Party's minister and caucus meetings and the various sideshows around them including the federal court ruling declaring the invocation of the Emergencies Act in February violated Canada's Charter, Ron DeSantis' exit from the Republican Presidential Primaries candidate, Tucker Carlson comes to Alberta, and whatever else came to mind.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Season Premiere of the Big Blue podcast where Montreal-based conservatives (some more "capital C" than others discuss recent events in Canadian politics. This week, Jeff Joseph (host) welcomes Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist, medical op-ed writer, former provincial political candidate), Robert Presser (op-ed/ghost writer, entrepreneur, former federal political candidate), and, after varying degrees of absence, Christine Maydossian (advisor and former federal and municipal staffer) and Matthew Conway (policy advisor, government relations specialist, former federal and provincial staffer and current Vice-President, Conservative Party of Canada National Council) to the show. We take a look at the events surrounding the Israel-Hamas/Gaza conflict since October 7 with a focus on issue management in Ottawa. Also, with the start of a new year, the group presents some advice on how the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP might want to consider in terms of messaging and policy before the Parliament resumes after the winter recess.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent podcast looking at the week in Canadian politics. This week - Host Jeff Joseph (Dull Normal) and panelist Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist, former political candidate) takes a look at the Conservative Party National Convention and some new platform policies that emerged (prepare for a long chat about trans rights for minors.) Also, as it was breaking at the time, the opening of the fall session of Parliament and Trudeau drops a bombshell in an assassination investigation. Hint: #India.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Host Jeff Joseph ("Dull Normal") and panelists Robert Presser (entrepreneur and former PC candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist and former PCQ candidate in Quebec) take a look at Canadian politics of late after a bit of a summer hiatus. This week - Trudeau's big cabinet shuffle (or is it?). Also, the PM and spouse announce their separation. Are there any political implications (hint: don't expect much in terms of tawdry gossip. Wrong show.)
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
New #BigBlueBent. Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, former PCQ candidate) and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former Progressive Conservative Party candidate) discuss the week or so that was in Canadian politics with some potpourri added for good measure. This episode - the Chong affair continues. Also, takeaways on the Liberal National Convention, what's the deal on the re-designed passport (and should anybody care?). Finally, because we couldn't resist, some thoughts on the Coronation of King Charles III and, yes, a little tribute to a, and we don't use this word lightly, Canadian music legend.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host) and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, formal federal candidate) throw together a two-person chat-fest on the latest week that was in Canadian politics. A veritable feast of topics from the latest developments in the foreign interference melee now featuring allegations of intimidation against the family of Conservative MP Michael Chong. Also - it's the economy, man! Is there going to be a fall election? The PSAC strike - blink if you missed it. And, finally, some thoughts on former Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole as he formally announces his exit from political life. 42 minutes of exquisite time wasted.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent host Jeff Joseph is joined by Montreal conservative regulars Robert Presser (entrepreneur, op-ed writer, former Progressive Conservative candidate), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, former PCQ candidate) and new first-time panelist Jimmy Zoubris (special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal) to take a look at the week in Canadian politics. This episode: Han Dong and the foreign interference mess that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. President Biden (finally) arrives to Ottawa armed with speech zingers and the end of Roxham Road (or is it?). The Ontario, Quebec, and Federal budgets and fun (?) with numbers. And finally, a tribute to an old friend of the show.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent host Jeff Joseph is joined by panelists Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, conservative commentator), Christine Maydossian (advisor, Lelikan) and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, op-ed/speech writer, former PC candidate) to discuss the week in Canadian political news. This week - Chinese Communist Party interference in Canadian elections not going away as fast as PM Trudeau would like. We examine the announcement of Special Rapporteur David Johnston and the Liberals filibustering to prevent PMO Chief of Staff Katie Telford from testifying at Committee. Also, the Liberals war with Meta and Google over Bill C-18 heats up. Finally, some random discussions including Canada's Oscar moments.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
NEW #BigBlueBent. Host Jeff Joseph and fellow Montreal-based Conservatives Robert Presser (Entrepreneur, op-ed columnist) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist) look at important events in Canadian politics. This week: Trudeau's China conundrum (the figurative walls come tumbling down). Also, three Conservative MPs and a deemed extremist European parliamentarian meet over drinks and, particularly the left, blew a fuse. Finally, a little foreshadowing on what's happening in Ukraine as spring is near.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent featuring a weekly look at events in Canadian politics from a Montreal-based conservative viewpoint. This week - Jeff Joseph (Host) and panelists Robert Presser (Entrepreneur, Op-Ed columnist, former political candidate), and Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, former political candidate) cede the floor to former political advisor and Toronto City Council liaison for the late Mayor Rob Ford, Christine Maydossian for insight into the way the Toronto Mayor's office functions and, of course, analysis and observations on the fall of current Mayor John Tory. Also: more on C-13. Is there a Liberal backbench revolt from some Montreal-area MPs brewing? Finally, some early takes on the retirement of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BlgBlueBent podcast featuring Montreal-based conservatives discussing big weekly topics in Canadian politics. This week - Host Jeff Joseph ("Dull Normal") and panelists Christine Maydossian (Lelikan) and Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist, former provincial PCQ candidate) look at the fallout from the recent Leger "Is Canada Broken?" poll including the backlash. Also, Bill C-13 and what the heck is going on inside the Liberal caucus with it. And finally, because we could not resist, we go up, up, and away with a discussion about that infamous Chinese balloon that flew over North American skies. All in a concise one hour of time well wasted.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
BigBlueBent podcast featuring Montreal-based conservatives looking at recent issues in Canadian politics. This week - host Jeff Joseph and guests Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former Progressive Conservative Party candidate, and op-ed columnist) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, from Conservative Party of Quebec candidate) look at the controversy surrounding Justin Trudeau's appointment of journalist Elmira Alghawaby as Canada's first "special representative on combatting Islamophobia, particularly in Quebec. Also, McKinsey & Co. - who are they and are they worth over $100 million in federal contracts? Finally, remembering the life of an NHL legend. 45 minutes of time well wasted. Enjoy.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Big Blue Bent host Jeff Joseph welcomes guest Montreal conservative panelists Robert Presser (Entrepreneur, former PCPC candidate), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist, former PCQ candidate), and Christine Maydossian (advisor, Lelikan) to discuss the big issues in Canadian politics. This week - a look at the Canadian Government's new/old(?)/revamped(?) F-35 jet fighter order and .... Doug Ford's new Ontario healthcare reforms - much ado about nothing in the rest of Canada but, whoo boy, does the Ontario left have something to say! Enjoy the show.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Bigbluebent host Jeff Joseph and panelists Robert Presser (Entrepreneur, for PC candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, former PCQ candidate) take a look back at the year 2022 in Canadian politics from a Montreal conservative lens. They discuss their take on the most important Canadian political event followed by where the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP are going in 2023 and, finally, some general thoughts on what to hope for.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Host Jeff Joseph and fellow Montreal-based conservatives Robert Presser (Entrepreneur, Op-Ed columnist, former PC candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, former PCQ candidate) discuss the latest events in Canadian politics. This week - Canadiens goaltender takes a stand against Bill C-21 and the fur flies (metaphorically speaking of course), another Trudeau Minister found in contravention of the Conflict of Interest Act, and some thoughts and insight on the Mississauga-Lakeshore federal by-election.
Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, political organization affiliations, friends, relatives and maybe even enemies from time to time. Big Blue Bent is a podcast on the BBB Network. All rights reserved.
Montreal-based conservative panelists Jeff Joseph (Host), Christine Maydossian (Director - Leliken Public Relations), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist) and Robert Presser (Entrepreneur and former Mulroney PC candidate) tackle recent news in Canadian politics. This week - the wrap-up the "witness" phase of the Public Emergency Order Commission culminating in the Chrystia Freeland and PM Justin Trudeau testimony. As well, the CSIS report on alleged Chinese interference in the 2019 federal election. Scandal? Or "meh"?
Montreal conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist and internal medicine specialist) and Robert Presser (Entrepreneur and political op/ed columnist) discuss the latest news and hot topics in Canadian politics. This week: the Public Emergency Order Commission inquiry (blink if you noticed), Doug Ford and the Notwithstanding Clause machete, Danielle Smith and the "WTF" machete, and, for the heck of it, what to make of the U.S. mid-terms (if anything.)
A look at significant Canadian political events in the last few months. In this episode, Montreal conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist and former candidate for the Conservative Party of Quebec) go through a detailed post-mortem on the recently completely Quebec provincial election, Conservative Party of Canada Leadership contest and, naturally, the switch in the British monarchy after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host, Dull Normal) and panelists Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist and PCQ candidate in the 2022 Quebec Provincial Election), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) and Robert Presser (businessman, op-ed writer and former federal PC candidate) meet to discuss recent events in Canadian politics. On this episode: more travails for the Liberal-NDP coalition, those darn passports, a multi-faceted look at the implications of Quebec's controversial Bill 66, analysis of the recently completed Ontario Provincial Election, more takes on the Conservative Party Leadership race and some thoughts on the departing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. Time well wasted.
Montreal-based conservatives Robert Presser (columnist, strategist, and former PC candidate), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist, endocrinologist, provincial election candidate) and "dull normal" host Jeff Joseph take a look at top stories in, and affecting, Canadian politics. This week - more on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the LDP Socialist Coalition-not-to-be-known-as-Coalition-even-though-it-is and updated perspectives the Conservative Party leadership race as it approaches the filing deadline
Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host), Robert Presser (Entrepreneur and former PC candidate), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist and current PCQ candidate in the Notre-Dame-de-Grace riding), and Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) look at the week in Canadian politics. This week - an extensive look at the geopolitical, economic and other ramifications from Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine (none of them particularly good).And, of course, an early look at this year's Conservative Party of Canada leadership race.
Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host) and panelists Dr. Roy Eappen and Robert Presser convene and have a look at events in Canadian politics over the last few days. This week - the House passes the invocation of the Emergencies Act (NOTE: show was taped before its revocation two days later); the ugly exchange between PM Trudeau and Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman. A follow-up on Russia's pending invasion of Ukraine; and a tribute on the passing of one of America's great gonzo journalists.
The gang returns. Host Jeff Joseph and fellow Montreal conservative panelists Dr. Roy Eappen and former PC candidate Robert Presser take an early look at Justin Trudeau's invocation of the National Emergencies Act to quell demonstrations in Ottawa, Windsor, the Alberta-US border, and elsewhere.
In a special episode of the Big Blue Bent podcast, host Jeff Joseph speaks with Irvin Studin, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Global Brief magazine, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, and Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic.) We discuss his new e-book Canada Must Think for Itself - Ten Theses for Our Country's Survival and Success in the 21st Century and, more specifically, the challenges Canada will face in terms of an effective post-pandemic exit strategy. We also discuss the devastating effects, in particular, that pandemic managements has done for children and youth and solutions for that generation to cope and advance.
To order a copy of Mr. Studin's book, please visit http://globalbrief.ca/canada-must-think-for-itself/
Montreal conservatives roundtable discussing new events in Canadian politics. This week: Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway (Conservative Party National Council), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) and Dr. Roy Eappen take a look at the events and incidents revolving around the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa and across Canada as well as the removal and resignation of Erin O'Toole as Conservative Party leader along with trying to solve the perennial question "where to go from here?". We wrap with Matthew with some quick words about the Canadian athletes competing in the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
On a new Big Blue Bent podcast, Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Dr. Roy Eappen, Christine Maydossian, Robert Presser and Matthew Conway catch up the latest events in Canadian politics. This week - the Russia/Ukraine conflict as the Trudeau Government goes to battle with .... hashtags. We also take a look at the new Ontario and Quebec government restrictions-lifting announcement. Finally, respecting the annual Bell Let's Talk day, a discussion about the pandemic and the state of mental health among Canadian children and youth.
Full panel of Montreal-based Conservatives (host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway, Christine Maydossian, Dr. Roy Eappen, Robert Presser and Dino Mazzone) kick off their first podcast of 2022 with assorted analysis of where Canada has evolved during the pandemic and where it might be going from economic, medical, and social standpoints. Discussions ensue over the latest rounds of curfews, lockdowns and other restrictions, the state of the Canadian healthcare system (because somebody needs to already), and those evil non-vaccinated and, especially, those Sunwing private charter travellers. We also look at Canada's fascinating experiment with a nationalized rapid home test distribution plan. Finally, there's a little bit of Russia and, wait for it, Dino's fearless Super Bowl Prediction (?!?!) Overall, a lightening fast 75 minutes of time well wasted.
Montreal conservatives including host Jeff Joseph, Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Robert Presser (ex-federal election candidate, business owner) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist) take a look at recent happenings on the Canadian political scene. On this show - reaction to the fall federal economic "update", more Omicron (!), more Bill 21 fallout ("disallowance" anybody?), and "Justinflation". Time well worth wasting as the holidays approach.
Montreal conservatives including "dull normal" host Jeff Joseph, Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist and internal medicine specialist) and former Progressive Conservative Candidate Robert Presser discuss the recent week's issues in Canadian politics. This week - the latest variant wave to sweep the nation and the Trudeau government management of it, internal rumblings and media play on the future of Erin O'Toole's leadership of the federal Conservative Party, Bill (not Law, at least yet) 21 enters the national debate as a Quebec teacher is removed from her position in violation of it and whatever else we could squeeze in afterwards.
Montreal conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), and Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) look at Canadian political news in the past week. This week - the plot for the Erin O'Toole leadership review thickens and assorted thoughts on the "3 Amigos" conference in Washington, D.C.
Montreal conservatives led by dull normal host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, strategist, and op-ed writer) look at the last week's main events in Canadian politics. This week - everything you want to know but may not want to find about Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's re-ignition of language wars, Erin O'Toole's "shadow cabinet" what the heck that "civil liberties caucus" is (or is not) about, a post-mortem on the Montreal municipal elections and whatever else we could throw in there.
A bunch of Montreal conservatives gather in a ...... Zoom feed. Host Jeff Joseph, regular panelists Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Dr. Roy Eappen, and infrequent guest panelist Robert Presser look at Canadian political issues over the last week from a .... you guessed it .... Montreal conservative POV. This week: the new federal cabinet (have mercy), the Trudeau roadshow heads off to Europe for everything except a chance to catch some toasty waves and a stop in London to jam with Mick and the Stones and, because we'd be remiss for skipping, the upcoming municipal with particular focus on the Plante-Coderre showdown (writer's embellishment) in the City of Montreal.
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist) look at Canadian political events from a Montreal conservative perspective. This week - anticipating the resumption of Parliament, the inflation "tax" and some perspectives on the upcoming Quebec municipal elections, particularly in the City of Montreal.
Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist and internal medicine specialist) reunite after a month-plus absence in the election trenches to put Canada's federal election through a detailed analysis from a multi-party standpoint (the good and the bad). They also take a look the end of the Meng Wangzhou extradition case and the subsequent release of Canada's "two Michaels" from over 1,000 days of captivity in China.
Montreal Conservatives including host Jeff Joseph, Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist and Internal Medicine Specialist) and Robert Presser (business owner) take a look at Justin Trudeau's federal election call and all the side angles from the horrible tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan to mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports to ..... you can pretty much name it. It's an information-packed hour. Tune in.
Host Jeff Joseph is joined by Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) and Dr. Roy Eappen as the four Montreal-based conservatives take a random walk through the myriad of events around the end of Canada's federal parliamentary session. Residential schools, conversion therapy, changes to the Official Languages Act.....a whole pile of topics jammed into 75 minutes.
New Big Blue Bent podcast episode. Montreal conservatives Jeff Joseph (Host), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) and recurring guests Robert Presser and Dr. Roy Eappen reflect on the recent tragic events in Canada - namely, the unearthing of 215 Indigenous children in unmarked graves at a residential school in British Columbia and the senseless act of hate that killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario. Plus the usual quick shout-outs and extraneous banter. Yup - no vaccine talk in this one.
Host Jeff Joseph and regular panelists Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) and Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) and guest panelist Dr. Roy Eappen look back at the last week or so in Canadian politics (and some sports as it turns out). Trying to figure out the Liberal enthusiasm over vaccine rollout while provinces are still sitting largely shut down, an (impossible) attempt to figure out Quebec's new Bill 96 and a seemingly acceptable attempt to unilaterally amend Canada's Constitution, and Jeff's faithful tribute to the Left (sort of.)
A "Gang of Five". Host Jeff Joseph is joined by fellow Montreal conservative panelists Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) and Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) and guest panelists Dr. Roy Eappen and op-ed columnist and former Progressive Conservative (federal!) candidate Robert Presser. We take a look at Bill C-10, the Liberal Party's attempt to gut-punch net neutrality in Canada like nobody has dared to try before, the ongoing vaccine rollout disaster, the military sexual misconduct fiasco and shell game, Marie-Eve Proulx's comeuppance, and, just for fun, we toss him some Broadway and Genesis because, well, we can.
Big Blue Bent host Jeff Joseph along with fellow Montreal conservatives Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques) and guest panelist Dr. Roy Eappen discuss the past week's events in Canadian politics including - what else? - the (sad) state of Canada's vaccine rollout, the whole vaccination mess in Ontario including that whole "paid sick leave" battle royale, and a look at the whole deplore military sexual misconduct debacle that has now included the highest levels of the PMO.
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), Dr. Roy Eappen (Endocrinologist and Monarchist to the Max) and special guest Mount Royal Conservative candidate and former CTV Montreal and CBC Montreal weather specialist Frank Cavallaro whip through 72 hours of news including thoughts on the funeral of Prince Philip, more vaccine rollout snowjobbing courtesy of Justin Trudeau and Co., Doug Ford's lockdown bomb, Erin O'Toole's new environmental plan, Willy Amos and that strategically-placed phone and much more. A more than two-hour jam-packed extravaganza to pass the curfew time away.
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) and Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publlques) take a long at the goings-on in Canadian politics. This week - vaccine rollout debacle (a.k.a. "what else is new?"), a preview of - can you believe it? - the upcoming Federal Budget and ..... assorted other things that come to mind.
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway, Christine Maydossian and Dr. Roy Eappen re-gather around the virtual fire to bring everybody up to date on Canada's vaccine rollout/mess (feature an epic rant from Matthew), a post-mortem on the recent Conservative Party National (Virtual) Convention and some shout-outs, some good (Raquel Dancho, Melissa Lantsman), some......maybe not so good (Denis Coderre, Harjit Sajjan)
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) and Guest Panelist Dr. Roy Eappen take a look at the week's (or so) events in Canadian politics. This week: new developments in Canada's (pretty horrid) vaccine rollout, a look at the very controversial Second Reading passage of Bill C-7 which deals with MAID (medically assisted dying), the Kielburgers to be grilled again in Committee and, thanks to the Doc's "growl", we couldn't resist the temptation to discuss the Meghan and Harry Interview.
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group) alongside guest Dr. Roy Eappen return from a little longer than usual hiatus with a look at new developments in Canada's vaccine rollout, play the game known as "Spin The Liberal Diversions Wheel" and, just because, the epic ongoing Quebec saga known as "#popcorngate". The show wraps up with an edit of the alarming, disturbing and heartfelt testimony of reporter Reed Cowan at the Ethics Committee hearings into the WE scandal.
On a special single topic episode, host Jeff Joseph and panelists Christine Maydossian (Ryan Affaires Publiques), Matthew Conway (Capital Hill Group), and the Sardonic Man of Mystery Richard Yufe take a look at the oft talked-about "presence" of Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O'Toole along with ideas on what he should be discussing now and how to proceed. Should he make the move and vote down the Trudeau Government now? What topics should he be focusing on? What's the deal with those "Protecting Canada" ads? How should he deal with the Canadian Media? Four Montreal-based conservatives share ideas and insights.
A full "Gang of Five" with Montreal conservatives host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway, Christine Maydossian, Richard Yufe and the return of Dino Mazzone. We continue to to examine events surrounding Canada's vaccine roll-out flame-out, some new designated "terrorist" groups, the 2022 Winter Olympics and China and Canada's possible participation (or not) and, of course, we could not resist prognosticating about Super Bowl LV.
Montreal-based conservative panelists Matthew Conway and Christine Maydossian join host Jeff Joseph to look at events in Canadian politics last week including the continuing vaccine rollout soap opera, new travel restrictions, the Julie Payette report and a possible dalliance with decriminalization for minor drug possession offences.
Possibly subtitled "The Big Blue BentER", host Jeff Joseph and panelists Richard Yufe and Dr. Roy Eappen give a conservative spin to Canada's still horror show of a vaccine procurement, the new travel bans (if you can call them that), ideas on the next Governor-General (and some sympathy for the newly-ex), and somehow manage to throw in three former Prime Ministers, "Police Academy", Conrad Black, the Montreal Gazette, Karla Homolka, Al Pacino, "Star Trek" news and......well, listen for yourself.
Host Jeff Joseph, panelists Matthew Conway and Christine Maydossian and sardonic audio-challenged guest panelist Richard Yufe take a look at Canadian politics issues from a Montreal conservative perspective this week including the Biden inauguration and Canada-U.S relations not off to that hot a start, the expulsions of Roman Baber in Ontario and Derek Sloan in Ottawa, Pfizer's contribution to Canada's continuing train wreck of a vaccine procurement plan and the end of the line for Governor-General Julie Payette. And a special message in tribute to the upcoming Bell Let's Talk day.
Host Jeff Joseph, panelist Matthew Conway and special guest panelist former policy advisor to the late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Christine Maydossian examine the Donald Trump presidency from a Canadian conservative perspective along with a closer examination from an issues and policy perspective at how conservatives can best manage the ongoing war to marginalize and isolate them as "Trumpists". And we continue to take a look at the Liberal Party's continue "faux outrage" campaign against conservative, and perceived conservative, targets including Erin O'Toole and Michelle Rempel Garner. We wrap up with an examination of the difficulties of being a conservative woman on social and other media.
Host Jeff Joseph, panel regular Matthew Conway, and special guest Dr. Roy Eappen with the second part of a two-part episode. This time they take examine the all-out effort from Canadian liberals and media to tie members of Canada's Conservative Party to right-wing extremism/"Trumpism" in the aftermath of the Capitol Hill storming on US Election certification day, one Liberal MPs attempt(?) to call for a cool off and Jeff reveals the backgrounder to the phrase "Trudeau Cult"
Host Jeff Joseph, panelist Matthew Conway, and special guest panelist (so we can "listen to the science"), endocrinologist and internal medicine specialist Dr. Roy Eappen engage in a wide-ranging discussion on Canada's continuing coronavirus vaccine rollout and recent movements in provinces to "stop the spread" via enhanced lockdowns, curfews, stay-at-home emergency orders,
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway, Richard Yufe and special guest Canadian Senator Leo Housakos continue their chat with a free-wheeling discussion on the much-too-comfortable Canada-China Relationship and ties under and with the current Liberal Government.
Host Jeff Joseph and panelists Matthew Conway and Richard Yufe welcome special guest Canadian Senator Leo Housakos to discuss the always hot-button topic of the future of the French language in Quebec and Canadian Bilingualism. In just around an hour. Yes, it is actually possible and, no, it is probably not what you would expect.
The one where the somewhat less shaven gang of host Jeff Joseph, regular panelists Dino Mazzone and Matthew Conway and returning guest panelist Richard Yufe take a look at the Canadian municipal, provincial, and federal political scenes in the train wreck that was 2020 as best that a bunch of Montreal-based conservatives can. They all seemingly unite on a great political hope in 2021 coming out of the federal riding of Thornhill. Naturally, assorted laughs ensue in between. If that's too boring, stick around at least for the fireworks at the end.
On the premiere launch of the BBB ("Triple B") Network flagship show, host Jeff Joseph and (mostly) regular panelists Dino Mazzone and Matthew Conway and special guest panelist Richard Yufe get together for an hour so of discussion about why a bunch of Montreal conservatives even exist let alone feel the need to make an information show about it followed by a look at Canada's recent Fall Economic Update and the federal government's Covid-19 vaccination plan. They wrap with some holiday greetings featuring one from Richard for the ages. Special frequent appearances and amusement provided by Matthew's 4 year-old daughter Gilliane.