The Numbers

As we mentioned last week, every second episode of The Numbers will now be only for members of our Patreon. This week, we're chatting about the latest federal polls as well as new numbers in B.C., Alberta and Quebec, and we discuss the NDP's upcoming convention in Hamilton. Plus, Philippe has another quiz! We'll have a regular episode of The Numbers in your feed next week, but if you don't want to miss this week's episode join our Patreon and listen today: https://www.patreon.com/thenumberspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts discuss the Manitoba election results, including the NDP's historic win and the first First Nation's Premier. They analyze the implications of the election, the decline of the Liberal party, and the urban-rural divide. The podcast also talks about the PQ's victory in a Quebec by-election, federal poll numbers showing a conservative lead, and the potential for conservative success in Montreal. They explore the changing dynamics of political leadership and discuss upcoming Manitoba elections and exclusive patrons-only episodes.

Hosts discuss federal polling outcomes and debates the potential for a Conservative majority win. They analyze recent poll numbers for the Liberals and Conservatives in Canada, highlighting regional variations and the challenges of interpreting results. The divergence between approval ratings and actual votes is explored, focusing on third party leaders. Uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election and campaign strategies of the PCs are analyzed. The hosts set over-under lines for election parties and discuss the potential impact of the Anthony Rotah scandal on Trudeau's poll numbers. They also analyze the government's image and discuss the significance of ridings in Quebec and upcoming election days in Manitoba.

Discussion on recent polling numbers, lack of recognition for Canadian cabinet ministers and opposition leader, consequences of Trudeau's announcement on India, Quebec City's conservative voting patterns, new quiz format guessing game with recent politicians, reconsidering ties to the monarchy.

This podcast discusses Philippe's experience at the Conservative convention, polling numbers that worry Liberals, a big development in B.C. politics, Doug Ford's Teflon-like image, and Heather Stefanson's chances of re-election. They also answer listener questions and share their numbers of the week.

In this inaugural episode of The Numbers podcast, we chat about the latest federal polls and the Conservative convention, before delving into the provincial scenes in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Plus, we answer questions from the mailbag and Philippe test's Éric's Ontario political knowledge.To get early access to episodes on Thursdays and join our Discord, become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/thenumberspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Éric Grenier, political analyst and author of The Writ newsletter, and Philippe J. Fournier, the mind behind 338Canada, provide their unique perspective and analysis on federal and provincial politics across Canada.After collaborating together from time to time on The Writ Podcast, Éric and Philippe have decided to launch a new podcast to share their passion for political history and data-driven analysis with an audience of fellow election junkies.In The Numbers podcast, we'll dive deep into the world of political polling to try to make some sense of the signal that is in all that noise, identify the emerging trends and put all those numbers into context. We'll also analyse political and electoral strategy as it unfolds, as well as look back at the history of election campaigns that have changed the course of Canadian history — for better or worse!We'll also be answering questions from our audience, and hopefully have a little fun, too!Subscribe to our Patreon at thenumberspod.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.