The National: The Insiders Audio Podcast

A master class in Canadian politics. Seasoned insiders Kathleen Monk, David Herle and Jaime Watt explain, in a non-partisan way, how strategies are devised and decisions are made in the party back rooms and in the highest offices of power in the country.

The Insiders | Political Hits and Misses of the Year

As we head to the summer break, The Insiders look at the best and worst of the political year so far.

06-21
12:25

The Insiders | Cleaning up the House of Commons Fiasco

Our Insiders explain what it takes to clean up a mess like last week's House of Commons fiasco.

05-25
10:25

The Insiders | The NDP's Rejection of Tom Mulcair

Politics can be cruel, but did what happened to Tom Mulcair yesterday set a new bar? The Insiders weigh in.

04-12
08:16

The Insiders | U.S. Politics

The Insiders share what they think is happening behind the scenes in the American campaigns.

03-01
10:25

The Politics of Losing

What is it like to lose an election and how does it change you? Former MP Megan Leslie and The Insiders share their thoughts.

01-19
18:35

The Insiders | Political Honeymoons

How long do political honeymoons last and what usually brings them to an end? Our Insiders weigh in.

01-06
15:15

The Insiders | Voter Turnout

In the final week of a campaign, it's all about turnout and motivating your supporters to get out to the polls. Our Insiders on what that means, plus how to tell a candidate they're not going to win.

10-14
10:14

The Insiders | The Final Weeks of the Campaign

Who looks confident and who looks concerned? Things are happening inside all the campaigns and The Insiders are here to help us understand what and why.

10-07
10:19

The Insiders | Campaign Polls

This campaign has had more polls than any we've seen in the past. The Insiders share their thoughts on the impact that has on how the media reports and how the parties react.

09-29
10:04

The Insiders | Candidates and Social Media

There are always surprises when it comes to candidates on the campaign trail, but in the age of social media is it time to lower the bar? Our Insiders share their thoughts.

09-23
10:37

The Insiders | Campaign Changes and Interviews

The Insiders explain the strategy behind campaign changes and one-on-one interviews.

09-11
08:43

The Insiders | How Leaders Prepare for a Debate

Jaime, Kathleen and David on how leaders get psyched up for a debate.

08-06
08:09

Managing Leaders in Elections | The Insiders

How did party leaders fare on Day One of the election campaign?

08-04
10:12

The Insiders | Campaign Strategy

With the federal election fast approaching, what's the path to victory?

06-23
16:44

On The Campaign Trail | The Insiders

The Insiders talk about the travel tensions of an election and how things may be changing.

06-09
10:51

Debating the Debates | The Insiders

The Insiders discuss strategies behind debate negotiations, how candidates prepare for debates and pre-election ads.

05-26
10:23

How to Fix a Losing Campaign | The Insiders

How do you revive a struggling political campaign? The Insiders share their insights.

04-28
09:28

Finding Someone to Blame

The insiders discuss the calculation behind throwing a colleague under the bus? Is it an effective or dangerous way to manage a political crisis?

10-30
07:57

Changing the Channel

The Throne Speech is set for tomorrow. And no doubt, the Harper government would like to move the focus away from the Senate scandal. But is it possible to change the channel for voters?

10-16
12:01

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