Rallies, Resignations, and the Rising Stakes

With just three weeks to go until election day, Gristle and Bone returns with a deep dive into the shifting terrain of the 2025 Canadian federal campaign. Recorded on April 7th, hosts Christopher Bourne and Dónal Gill explore the tensions between stagecraft and strategy in a moment of global economic instability.Pierre Poilievre's massive rallies show strong base energy—but are they expanding the Conservative vote or creating an echo chamber? The hosts question whether the campaign's messaging, still focused on affordability and "anti-woke" themes, is failing to adjust to the new reality shaped by Trump’s tariffs and rising economic anxiety.Meanwhile, Mark Carney's campaign is improving, with more relaxed media interactions and a stronger emphasis on economic leadership. As global markets wobble, Carney’s technocratic calm could resonate—especially with voters unsettled by American volatility.Credits for Gristle and BoneHosts: Dónal Gill & Christopher BourneProduction: João Roque & Gaëlle Poirier-MorinAudio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin