Control, Gaffes, and Tariffs: Cracks in the Campaigns

In Episode 4 of Gristle and Bone, recorded on March 31st, 2025, Christopher Bourne and Dónal Gill dig into a week of high-stakes missteps, internal dissent, and shifting political ground in the ongoing federal election campaign.Starting with the Conservative Party, the hosts explore the public criticisms of Pierre Poilievre’s campaign—most notably from Doug Ford’s campaign manager, Kory TeneyckeTurning to the Liberals, Mark Carney is facing a rocky stretch. His French-language challenges in Quebec, including major pronunciation blunders and historical mix-ups, have raised eyebrows—though polling suggests the Liberals remain dominant in the province, partly due to Poilievre’s unpopularity.Meanwhile, the NDP under Jagmeet Singh appears to be fading, struggling to cut through the binary of Carney vs. Poilievre.Finally, the episode highlights how Trump’s imposition of auto tariffs has reframed the entire campaign.Credits for Gristle and BoneHosts: Dónal Gill & Christopher BourneProduction: João Roque & Gaëlle Poirier-MorinAudio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin