{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":536,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:19:54.887982+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"MPs Switching Parties Should Face Voters Again","slug":"mps-switching-parties-should-face-voters-again","published_at":"2026-06-02T19:26:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/mps-switching-parties-should-face-voters-again","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0abd390b-6159-4cb7-a8b7-e025f20ea3b2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0abd390b-6159-4cb7-a8b7-e025f20ea3b2.mp3","summary":"The NDP is pushing for a bold democratic reform: MPs switching parties after an election should face their voters again in a byelection. Spearheaded by NDP leader Don Davies since 2008, the proposal argues that party-switching undermines the will of the people and turns governance into political theater. With recent floor crossings helping the Liberals secure a majority despite being elected minority, Davies insists voters—not politicians—should decide government composition. Public opinion backs him: 62% say MPs shouldn’t switch parties post-election, and 70% support automatic byelections. Surprisingly, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approval hasn’t dipped—some Canadians even support him more after these moves. At its core, the bill demands accountability: if an MP changes allegiance, they must still answer to the electorate who sent them. It’s not just about procedure—it’s about preserving democracy’s foundation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/894bfdada902cf98","meta_description":"The NDP is pushing for a bold democratic reform: MPs switching parties after an election should face their voters again in a byelection. Spearheaded by ND…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":142,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/mps-switching-parties-should-face-voters-again/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/mps-switching-parties-should-face-voters-again.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}