{"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":"FORD IS WEAK AS PC NUMBERS DROP IN LATEST POLLS, CARNEY GIVES A STRONG ECONOMIC UPDATE","slug":"ford-is-weak-as-pc-numbers-drop-in-latest-polls-carney-gives-a-strong-economic-update","published_at":"2026-04-29T16:36:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/ford-is-weak-as-pc-numbers-drop-in-latest-polls-carney-gives-a-strong-economic-update","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock/episodes/ford-is-weak-as-pc-numbers-drop-in-latest-polls-carney-gives","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663be92d58fda10012e5e2de/e/69f2339713ce2999f413ce69/media.mp3","summary":"In the wake of the Gravy Plane fiasco, the Ford government's authoritarian decision to retroactively outlaw freedom of information, and the widespread #FightFord protests sweeping across Ontario, it's clear that change is in the air—and not for the better for Doug Ford. New polling data reveals that the Ford government is plummeting, and now is the crucial time to pay attention. Join host Laura Babcock and former journalist and current MPP Stephanie Smyth as they delve into her now-infamous exchange with Premier Ford during Question Period, which highlights Ford's panic. This moment is pivotal, revealing just how deep Ford's troubles run. With Mark Carney's federal Liberal government soaring after a promising new economic update, it's more important than ever to understand what's happening in our province. This episode is not just informative; it’s a call to action for all of us to fight for our democracy. We need your voice in this conversation! Like, hype, subscribe, and don't forget to comment—together, we can make a difference! #canada #canadanews #canadastrong #carney #trump #ontario #alberta #poilievre #elbowsup #dougford #FightFord #LPC #OLP #CanadianPodcast #canadianpolitics #OntarioPodcast #ontariopolitics 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":"In the wake of the Gravy Plane fiasco, the Ford government's authoritarian decision to retroactively outlaw freedom of information, and the widespread #Fi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1830,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/episodes/ford-is-weak-as-pc-numbers-drop-in-latest-polls-carney-gives-a-strong-economic-update/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/ford-is-weak-as-pc-numbers-drop-in-latest-polls-carney-gives-a-strong-economic-update.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}