{"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":"THE OSHOW: ATTACK ON ALBERTA VOTERS, FORD'S ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY, IRAN WAR CHAOS,  UKRAINIAN VICTORY?","slug":"the-oshow-attack-on-alberta-voters-ford-s-attack-on-democracy-iran-war-chaos-ukrainian-victory","published_at":"2026-05-06T17:35:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/the-oshow-attack-on-alberta-voters-ford-s-attack-on-democracy-iran-war-chaos-ukrainian-victory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock/episodes/the-oshow-attack-on-alberta-voters-fords-attack-on-democracy","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663be92d58fda10012e5e2de/e/69fb7bd9921510d4c19596ee/media.mp3","summary":"In a time when global chaos reigns—stemming from the Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—it's crucial not to lose sight of the urgent issues at home. Alberta voters are facing a massive data breach that seems to align with a separatist agenda, while Premier Ford's actions threaten to undermine democracy in Ontario and obscure vital records. Joni Askola from Finland brings us invaluable insights on how to combat these pressing challenges. He shares essential strategies to mitigate the data breaches in Alberta and examines the Ford regime's tactics in Ontario, drawing lessons from Hungary's inspiring victory against Orbán's authoritarianism on how to beat Ford in the next election. Additionally, Joni provides an update on the War in Ukraine and offers a perspective on global reactions to the War in Iran. This is not just another discussion; it’s a rallying cry for all of us to unite in our fight for democracy! Don’t miss this insightful and engaging conversation that equips us with the tools to push back against tyranny and injustice. Join the movement: Hype it up, share widely, subscribe, and leave your thoughts in the comments! Together, we can reclaim our rights and strengthen democracy for future generations. Let’s stand firm—because we are all in this together! TheOShow.ca #canada #canadanews #canadastrong #carney #trump #ontario #elbowsup #alberta #poilievre #dougford #onpoli #ukraine #iran #canadianpodcast #canadianpolitics #albertaindependence #democracy #democracyinaction 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 a time when global chaos reigns—stemming from the Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—it's crucial not to lose sight of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1745,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-oshow-with-laura-babcock-6906312/episodes/the-oshow-attack-on-alberta-voters-ford-s-attack-on-democracy-iran-war-chaos-ukrainian-victory/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/the-oshow-attack-on-alberta-voters-ford-s-attack-on-democracy-iran-war-chaos-ukrainian-victory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}