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The Rational National

by David Doel

Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.

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  1. New Study Exposes Corporate Bias In Canadian Media | w/ Jon Horler

    A discussion with journalist Jon Horler on his piece 'INVESTIGATION: Canadian news media dominated by corporate lobbyists'. Read it here: Ricochet: https://ricochet.media/en/3821/investigation-canadian-news-media-is-dominated-by-corporate-lobbyists Jacobin:...

  2. Canadian Election Breakdown | w/ Christo Aivalis

    Breaking down the 2021 Canadian federal election with historian Christo Aivalis. Check out his podcast 'Left Turn Canada' on your favourite podcast app.

  3. Ep.2 | What Canada’s New Green Leader Means For The Left

    David & Mary discuss the disappointing result in the Canadian Green Party leadership race, and what the new leader, Annamie Paul, means for the broader left.

  4. Interview: Dimitri Lascaris Is The Green Party Leader Canada Needs

    I talk with Dimitri Lascaris who is running to become leader of the Green Party of Canada. He touches on everything from labour rights, to what a real wealth tax is, to his refreshing approach to foreign policy, and a lot more.

  5. Trudeau’s Finance Minister Resigns During A Crisis | w/ Christo Aivalis

    Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me for an analysis on the sudden departure of Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replacing him with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.

  6. Ep.1 | Canada, NAFTA and trade (07/26/20)

    David Doel & Mary discuss trade and NAFTA, with a focus on Canada.

  7. Canada During A Pandemic | w/ Christo Aivalis

    Historian and YouTuber Chriso Aivalis joins me to discuss Canada's response to the pandemic, the long-term care disaster, Biden vs. Trump, and to answer some viewer questions.

  8. Another Bombshell Report Out Of Flint | w/ Jordan Chariton

    Jordan Chariton of 'Status Coup' joins me to discuss his bombshell report in VICE, Bernie Sanders being kicked off the New York ballot, and his experience with COVID-19.

  9. How The CBC Fails Us, And How To Fix It | w/ Paris Marx

    I'm joined by Canadian writer and socialist Paris Marx as we dive into his critiques of the CBC and the Canadian media landscape. Subscribe to his podcast 'Tech Won’t Save Us'.

  10. What Are Bernie's Chances Now? | w/ Nomiki Konst

    Awesome to have Nomiki Konst on the show for the first time! We talk Bernie Sanders, will the DNC try anything funny, the state of cable news, and more. Make sure to search for and subscribe to 'The Nomiki Show' as well.

  11. Cenk Uygur Joins David To Discuss CA-25, Media, And The Primaries

    TYT founder and Justice Democrats co-founder Cenk Uygur joins me to discuss his race for CA-25, what cable news might do if Bernie Sanders wins, and if Michael Bloomberg can fool enough people with ads to make a dent in the primary race.

  12. February 7th, 2020 | Rational Live!

    Mike Bloomberg Says Bernie Would’ve Beat Trump; Pete Buttigieg Inserts Fake Applause Into Campaign Clip; CNN Declares Pete ‘Winner’ Despite Their Own Reporting Discussing Errors; Andrew Yang Fires Dozens Of Staffers; Greta Thunberg Throws Shade At Trudeau For Being Two-Faced; Bernie Sanders Town...

  13. Bernie's Canadian Impact; Trudeau's Sham; CPC's New Leader? | w/Christo Aivalis

    Historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis joins me to discuss Trudeau's meeting with Juan Guaido, the Conservative leadership race, and how a Bernie Sanders presidency could impact Canada.

  14. January 24th, 2020 | Rational Live!

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  16. Utilizing meditation to reduce gun violence | w/Director X

    The great Director X (legendary music video director, best known for Drake's Hotline Bling) joins me to discuss his work with Operation Prefrontal Cortex, utilizing mindfulness to reduce gun violence.

  17. Election 2019: Canadians Want A Wealth Tax | w/Christo Aivalis

    I talk with historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis about the upcoming Canadian election, and where the NDP fits in.

  18. Joe Biden's Losing It. Can Bernie & Warren Capitalize? | w/Benjamin Dixon

    I talk with Benjamin Dixon, host of The Benjamin Dixon Show, to get his thoughts on the Democratic Primary race thus far.

  19. Democratic Socialism Explained w/Christo Aivalis

    I talk with historian and YouTube commentator Christo Aivalis about the risk of Americans idealizing Canada, and his breakdown of what democratic socialism is.

  20. David Doel joins Michael Brooks to discuss the 2019 Canadian election

    David Doel joins Michael Brooks on The Michael Brooks Show to discuss the upcoming Canadian election, the NDP's chances, and if the Greens are moving in a new direction.

  21. Bernie Proven Right AGAIN | AOC Describes Border Camps | Morning Joe Screwed Hickenlooper

    YouTube Segments: MSNBC Guest: ‘Bernie’s Problem Is That He's Too Consistent' “People Drink From Toilets”: AOC Tours Border Facility Hickenlooper 2020 ‘In Shambles’ After Taking Morning Joe’s Advice Another Bernie Healthcare Claim Proven True Jewish Protestors Stand Up To ICE

  22. Kamala Wrecks Biden | Debate Night 2 Breakdown

    YouTube Segments: Kamala Harris Wrecks Joe Biden In First Debate Night 2 | Democratic Debate Breakdown

  23. Trudeau, Canadian Media, & NDP’s ’New Deal’ w/Christo Aivalis

    My discussion with Canadian historian and commentator Christo Aivalis. Find Christo on: Twitter - http://Twitter.com/ChristoAivalis YouTube - https://YouTube.com/channel/UCs9-XIXPfAF465u3OVdMILg Facebook - https://facebook.com/christoaivalishistorian

  24. Debate Night 1 | Tulsi Owns Ryan | MSNBC Fights Itself | Ugh Beto | Winners & Losers

    YouTube Segments: Tulsi Gabbard Embarrasses Tim Ryan In First Debate MSNBC's Lawrence Shreds Donny For “Pure Guesswork” After Debate Beto Skirts Debate Question TWICE, Speaks Spanish Instead Night 1 | Democratic Debate Breakdown

  25. CBS Plays Dumb | MAGA Infects Canada | Bernie On Student Debt | Beto.. STOP | Meghan McCain's Rant

    YouTube Segments: CBS Host Embarrasses Herself In Bernie Sanders Interview MAGA-Hat-Wearing Doug Ford Supporter Is All Cringe Bernie Unveils Plan To Cancel ALL Student Loan Debt Beto’s New Tax Proposal Is Just Dumb Meghan McCain’s Latest Rant Ranks Hyperbole Over Lives

  26. Doug Booed By 2.5M People | Biden Chases Trump Donor | MSNBC Smears AOC | Ilhan's Powerful Speech

    YouTube Segments: Doug Ford Gets Booed By 2.5 Million Raptors Fans Report: Joe Biden Asked Billionaire Trump Donor For Cash Chuck Todd Smears AOC While Ignoring A Crisis Ilhan Omar Shames Heartless Politicians In Powerful Speech

  27. Socialist Schools MSNBC | Bernie Surpasses Biden | Justice Dems Back At It | + More

    Support the show at Patreon.com/TheRationalNational, PayPal.me/daviddoel, or hit 'Join' at YouTube.com/TheRationalNational. YouTube Segments: Lee Carter Schools MSNBC On How Democrats Can Win Poll: Bernie Surpasses Biden In Largest Lead Against Trump Valedictorian's Speech Gives Us All Hope For…

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  28. Debate Lineups Announced | Bernie's Powerful Question | Bernie: "Release Lula!"

    Support the show at Patreon.com/TheRationalNational, PayPal.me/daviddoel, or hit 'Join' at YouTube.com/TheRationalNational. YouTube Segments: Bernie Sanders Calls For The Release Of Lula da Silva Bernie’s Powerful Question: “Are You Truly Free?” First Two Democratic Debate Lineups Announced

  29. Maher Gets Dunked On | Actor Calls Out Doug Ford | Fox Host Admits Bernie's Compelling | + More

    I've started a Twitch! Follow me at Twitch.tv/therationalnational YouTube Segments: Katie Porter Hilariously Dunks On Bill Maher AND Joe Biden Kiefer Sutherland Slams Doug Ford For Lying Furious Jon Stewart Scolds Congress YouTube Deplatforming, Crowder, And Twitch w/Sahil Of 'Progressive Voice'...

  30. Bernie Confronts Walmart | Pakman Debunks Rogan View | Reproductive Rights | + More

    YouTube Segments: Bernie Confronts Walmart Executives At Annual Meeting David Pakman Debunks Joe Rogan's View On YouTube Bias Biden Vs. Bernie On Reproductive Rights Koch Bros To Spend Money On Corporate Democrats

  31. YouTube's Total Incompetence | Biden's Huge Lie | Doug Ford Vaca | Bernie's Strategy

    YouTube's incompetence is helping to destroy our society. YouTube Segments: YouTube's Total Incompetence: Maza Vs. Crowder Debacle Biden Lied About Marching For Civil Rights Doug Ford To Take 5-Month Vacation Bernie Reveals How He’ll Get Bills Passed As President

  32. Straight Pride Stupidity | Bernie Cheered While Centrists Booed | Scheer Squirms | + More

    Straight pride? Are people really this stupid? YouTube Segments: Bernie Rips Joe Biden’s ‘Middle Ground’ At California Convention Breakdown: 'Centrist' 2020 Candidates Get BOOED Off Stage Bernie Finally Admits What We All Already Know Andrew Scheer Squirms As Comedian Nails Him

  33. AOC & Ted Cruz Work Together | Warren's Wealth Tax | Voters Dislike Biden | + More

    YouTube Segments: Pro-Impeachment Republican Gets Standing Ovation MSNBC Airs Savage Critiques Of Joe Biden From Voters Warren And Meghan McCain Clash Over Fox News WHAT: AOC & Ted Cruz Plan To Work Together The View Crowd Goes Nuts For Warren’s Wealth Tax

  34. Ousted Liberal MPs Reject Greens, Go Independent

    YouTube Segments: Ousted Liberal MPs Announce New 'Home' Greens Offered Party Leadership To Ex-Liberals

  35. Bernie Strikes Back | MSNBC Lies | Biden Picks Donors Over Voters

    YouTube Segments: Bernie Strikes Back At Failed Commentator Bill Kristol MSNBC Shares Wrong Poll Number To Push False 2020 Narrative Biden Skips Campaigning To Hang With Big Donors Instead

  36. Mueller's Statement Unmasks Pelosi's Incompetence | Seb Gorka, Meet Dav Dorka

    YouTube Segments: Mueller Finally Speaks, Unmasks Pelosi's Incompetence On Impeachment Has Seb Gorka Met His Match?

  37. Michael Brooks of TMBS & The Majority Report

    I discuss my absence and share my interview with Michael Brooks of TMBS and co-host of The Majority Report with Sam Seder. YouTube Segment: Full Interview w/Michael Brooks of TMBS & Majority Report

  38. David Doel & Jimmy Dore Discuss Obama, Debate Voting Strategy, & More

    Check out my discussion with Jimmy Dore of The Jimmy Dore Show. Full video of the discussion is available to his patrons at https://www.patreon.com/jimmydore, and should be up on YouTube later in the week for everyone else.

  39. Humanist Report's Mike Figueredo | Ricochet Defends Canadian Press Freedom

    Two great interviews for you today. YouTube Segments: Talking 2020, Joe Rogan, & Platforming | w/Mike Figueredo of The Humanist Report Ricochet's Fight For Press Freedom | w/Ethan Cox & Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours

  40. Warren Hits Biden | Corporate Canada Dodging Taxes | Meghan McCain Is Horrible | Rubin's Sad Life

    Second podcast of the day! YouTube Segments: Warren Calls Out Joe Biden’s Corruption Dave Rubin's Paid To Embrace Those That Hate Him Meghan McCain Smears Ilhan Omar Again Report: Corporate Canada Dodging Billions In Taxes

  41. Biden Loves Lobbyist Cash | Voter Goes From Trump To Bernie | Dave Rubin Called Out

    It's already May?! YouTube Segments: Biden Officially Announces 2020 Run Biden Launches 2020 Run With Lobbyist Cash C-Span Caller Goes From Trump To Bernie Dave Rubin Reacts To Ana Kasparian Calling Him “A Fraud”

  42. Manufactured Pete | Bernie's ad | Tlaib's case to impeach | + More

    Short intro today. Enjoy the segments! YouTube Segments: How Pete Buttigieg's Support Is Manufactured Zizek Presses Peterson: "Where Are The Marxists!?" Bernie Calls Out Trump In New Campaign Ad Tlaib & Warren Offer Solid Cases To Impeach Trump Meghan McCain Shares Ignorant View Of Voting Rights

  43. Mueller Report & Impeachment | Zizek & Peterson On 'Clean Your Room'

    Zizek, Peterson, and my bladder. YouTube Segments: Mueller Report: No Easy Answers On Impeachment Zizek Exposes Defect In Jordan Peterson's Beliefs

  44. Ugh, Mueller Report & Doug Ford | GOP Runs From AOC | Beto Lied

    It's the end of the week and I'm tired. YouTube Segments: 1. GOP Runs From AOC After Inviting Her To Kentucky 2. Revealed: Beto Lied To Top Bernie’s 24H Fundraising Number

  45. Canada You're Depressing | Discussing 'Flushing Flint' With Jordan Chariton

    I discuss why I haven't been covering Canadian politics as much as I could be. YouTube Segment: Discussing 'Flushing Flint' w/Jordan Chariton

  46. AOC Hints At 2020 Pick | Bernie Impresses Fox News Crowd In Town Hall

    Entering the Fox News bubble, I discuss Bernie's appeal to conservative voters. YouTube Segments: 1. AOC Teases Her 2020 Endorsement 2. Shock: Bernie Impresses Fox News Crowd In Town Hall

  47. Pelosi Maligns AOC-Wing | Eric Swalwell Talks Bipartisanship

    I talk about the Notre Dame fire and tease Bernie's Fox News town hall. YouTube Segments: 1. Pelosi Belittles AOC-Wing Of The Party 2. Eric Swalwell's Loony 2020 Plan For Bipartisanship

  48. Nancy Pelosi Fails Ilhan Omar Again

    I talk about my plans for the podcast, demonetization/deplatforming, and play my breakdown of how Nancy Pelosi has failed Ilhan Omar again.

  49. The David Doel Show - April 4th, 2019

    No more radio! After a brief into David is joined by Christo Aivalis to discuss Justin Trudeau booting two MPs from the Liberal caucus.

  50. The David Doel Show - Episode 15

    SEGMENT 1: Christo Aivalis joins me to discuss the NDP leader's vital byelection win, and what the SNC-Lavalin scandal can tell us about the Liberals compared to the NDP. SEGMENT 2 (18:33): I break down the SNC-Lavalin scandal and what it tells us about who this Trudeau government answers to....

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