#onpoli, a TVO podcast

Automaker Stellantis will sell its plant in Brampton to an armoured vehicle manufacturer. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the economic fallout and why all levels of government are calling on Stellantis to honour its commitments. Ontario has appointed eight regional chairs. Steve and John Michael discuss the strong-chair power they hold and why seemingly everyone's so upset about this. John Fraser, interim leader of the Ontario Liberals, joins the podcast to talk about the party's upcoming leadership contest. Is the third time the charm when it comes to standing up to Doug Ford? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-seven-upcoming-byelections-could-mean-for-pierre-poilievre JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-big-important-housing-policy-hidden-in-the-federal-budgetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blue wave swept the U.S. leading to a huge victory for the Democrats who retook both houses of congress. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this affects Canada's economic outlook and why Doug Ford is so happy about the results. The Ontario Liberals held their final debate for its leadership contest at TVO this past week. Steve and John Michael review how the candidates performed and preview the #onpoli podcast's live coverage of the convention. Economist Brian Lewis joins the podcast to take an even deeper dive into the government's Fall Economic Statement. Steve and JMM discuss what Brian says are missing details, and review some nonsensical sentences in the document. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/ted-mcmeekin-first-won-office-50-years-ago-these-are-his-lessons-in-defeat JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-why-doug-ford-gave-up-his-landfill-populismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The municipal elections for 2026 have come and gone; Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath sort through the highs and lows of an historic evening. They also examine why some municipalities kept to the status quo while others removed their incumbents with extreme prejudice. MPPs have returned to Queen's Park and the government has released its Fall Economic Statement. Steve and John Michael take a look at the legislative calendar and the state of the province's books. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-did-alvin-tedjo-pull-this-off JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-it-was-a-rough-night-for-incumbents-is-donald-trump-to-blameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford announced a $9 billion rescue package for two key tariff-battered sectors of Ontario's economy. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look into where the money is going and what the long game is for these beleaguered industries. In the final installment of Municipal Election Watch, Steve and John Michael look at how close the mayoral race in Toronto has become, what's happening in Mississauga, and a strange situation in Ottawa where one candidate is in jail. Ontario is lowering its hydro rebate for electricity users in the province. Steve and JMM look at what that means for your pocketbook, while Steve makes the case (again) that not all Ontarians should receive the rebate. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/why-two-former-political-rivals-came-together-to-fight-for-the-power-of-cities JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-waymo-is-coming-to-toronto-can-the-city-learn-from-past-mistakesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill 25, the Gravesites of Former Premiers Act, commemorates past provincial leaders with a plaque, and Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath provide the context on a gravesite through Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.