Jake’s Political Take: Recent Episodes
Jake Ross
As a self-described small-’c’ conservative, Jake’s mission is to combat the spread of disinformation by promoting moderate views on major political topics of the day. For inquires please contact: jakepoliticaltake@gmail.com
In this episode, we discuss the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will explore her life, her service as Sovereign and the immediate implications of her death as the throne passes onto King Charles III.
Join me as I have a discussion with Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine Smith on the opioid epidemic in Canada and drug decriminalization.
Join me as I discuss Patrick Brown's ousting from the Conservative Party's leadership race. I go over Why, Brown's response, the possible impact on the Conservative Party's leadership race and at the end, I give my take. Stay tuned to the end for a special announcement about a future episode!
Join me as I discuss the US Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v Wade. I will discuss the implications of this, how we got here, if other landmark court rulings are at risk, if abortion in Canada is at risk, and at the end I will give my take.
On the fourth episode of Jake's Political Take, I discuss the U.S. constitution's second amendment and the significance of its interpretation. I go over a brief history of gun control legislation in the US. During my take, I explain the Canadian federal government's recent handgun announcement and explain why, in my opinion, the U.S. is unlikely to have any meaningful gun control.
Listen as I provide a brief recap of events that happened on the 2022 election night in Ontario.
Join me as I discuss the upcoming Ontario Provincial Election. I briefly describe how the four main parties say they will deal with the most pressing issues and discuss controversy in the campaign. At the end, I give my take on interesting things to watch for on election night itself!
Join me as I discuss the Conservative Party of Canada's current leadership race. I give a rundown of the main competitors in the race, and at the end give my take.