Friggen Good Politics - Episode 4 - Lots of Face-Offs and the Honourable Paul Merriman!

Friggen Good Politics - Episode 4: Lots of Face-Offs and the Honourable Paul Merriman! Buckle up, because this episode gets feisty! We’re breaking down the biggest political matchups across the country—gloves off, no spin, just the hard hits. First play of the week – Four Nations Face-Off  vs. : Canada takes the win! And now, America gets to join as our 11th province (we’re still sorting out who’s premier). We unpack the politics of sports, national identity, and why these games are way more than just entertainment. Second play – Carney vs. Poilievre: Mark Carney is suiting up for a showdown with Pierre and the Conservatives, trying to craft a pitch that pulls in voters. Will he steal the whole electorate—or just lock in the boomer vote? And if it’s just boomers, is that actually enough to win? Third play – Doug Ford & The Unshakeable Throne: The Ontario election keeps rolling, but can the opposition actually land a hit on Ford Nation? Spoiler: not looking good. We break down why Ford’s grip remains ironclad. Special Guest Interview – The Honourable Paul Merriman: Former Saskatchewan Cabinet Minister and MLA spills on the highs, lows, and survival tactics of political life—plus, the first step to running yourself! Sin Bin – Another 2-minute penalty for Chrystia Freeland. Her latest play? A total failure to launch. Stick Taps – Shoutouts to Greg’s son for learning to count to 100 (future finance minister?), plus props to Justin Reeves, Greg Moore, and a big birthday cheer for Joel Purdy!It’s a jam-packed episode with all the hits—tune in now and get in on the action!