The Urbanist Agenda Toronto's Crack-Smoking Mayor (w/Bobby Broccoli)
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Jan 29, 2026 
Bobby Broccoli, YouTube creator and researcher making a multi-part Rob Ford documentary. He traces how Ford rose to power, the family's political roots, and how local politics, tax promises and populist style shaped Toronto. They dig into council dynamics, scandals, staffing tactics, and the long-term fiscal and service consequences.
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Rob Ford's Story Is Multi-Layered
- Rob Ford's rise split into distinct political arcs requiring multi-part analysis.
- Bobby Broccoli expanded one planned video into four to capture those different eras.
Scandal Wasn't The Only Problem
- The 2013 crack scandal did not single-handedly topple Rob Ford.
- His coalition on council had already begun to fracture due to his poor collaboration and conduct.
No Parties At Municipal Level
- Ontario lacks party politics at the municipal level, which is unusual globally.
- That absence encourages independent, ward-focused councillors and swing votes on council.