{"podcast":{"title":"The OShow with Laura Babcock","slug":"the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312","podcast_index_feed_id":6906312,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/663be92d58fda10012e5e2de","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/663be92d58fda10012e5e2de/1767807520157-b84069ad-ac22-4030-8ba8-9661dadcd5ba.jpeg","author":"laura babcock","episode_count":183,"summary":"The OShow is Canada's Pro-Democracy Podcast 🇨🇦. Airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse known for asking tough questions and speaking her mind without fear or favour. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. \"When you care about current affairs, it's on the OShow.\" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T08:20:47.187009+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312"},"episode":{"title":"DOUG FORD IS WEAK, STOP FIGHTING AMONG PROGRESSIVES, BY-ELECTION BEGINNING OF THE END","slug":"doug-ford-is-weak-stop-fighting-among-progressives-by-election-beginning-of-the-end","published_at":"2026-07-29T18:32:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/doug-ford-is-weak-stop-fighting-among-progressives-by-election-beginning-of-the-end","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock/episodes/doug-ford-is-weak-stop-fighting-among-progressives-by-electi","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663be92d58fda10012e5e2de/e/6a6a4727a585d3be788c8e36/media.mp3","summary":"The situation in Ontario is critical, and recent revelations from the Ford MPP expense scandal have only deepened the crisis. With the Ontario PC Party polling in the low 30s and Ford's popularity sinking into the 20s, we have an unprecedented opportunity to challenge his corrupt government. The upcoming by-election in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek is not just another election; it's a chance to send a resounding message that we demand accountability and transparency from our leaders. We must unite to prevent the progressive left from fragmenting the vote, allowing a Ford candidate to slip through the cracks and win by default. In a thought-provoking conversation, Laura Babcock sits down with Heino Doessing, the Liberal candidate, to ask how to stop vote splitting on the left and how he plans to tackle the pressing issues facing Ontario. Subscribe, comment, and share this important dialogue! Together, we can create a brighter future and ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear. Let’s stand together and make a difference! #canada #Ontario #ontariopolitics #canadianpolitics #canadiannews #onpoli #Ford #housing #education #crime An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"The situation in Ontario is critical, and recent revelations from the Ford MPP expense scandal have only deepened the crisis. With the Ontario PC Party po…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1920,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/episodes/doug-ford-is-weak-stop-fighting-among-progressives-by-election-beginning-of-the-end/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/doug-ford-is-weak-stop-fighting-among-progressives-by-election-beginning-of-the-end.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}