The Trudeau Illusion - and How Media Helped Create It

Stephen LeDrew sits down with Michael Diamond, principal at Upstream Strategy Group, for a candid look at what’s happened to leadership - in Canada and beyond.LeDrew asks the tough question: has politics gone down the drain? Diamond argues that despite a few headline embarrassments, Canada actually has some of the most capable leaders it’s ever seen - from premiers with business backgrounds to non-traditional policymakers like Mark Carney.They dissect how the media, especially Trudeau-friendly outlets, created the illusion of “sunny ways” and ignored the hard truths that followed. From legacy bias in the press to the public’s obsession with personality over policy, this Three Minutes exposes how voters, media, and politicians all share the blame - and how Canada might finally be turning the corner.A fast, funny, and pointed discussion on leadership, accountability, and the future of Canadian politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.