A narrative history of Canada from its first inhabitants to the present day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.
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A narrative history of England (1603-1642)
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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We will also explore several historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better ...
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Bonus Episode 8.5 "This Land is Whose Land?" Feat. Nations of Canada Podcast creator, Greg Koabel.
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The one where we discuss Canadian history, historical theory, historical films, a couple conspiracies, and why everyone hates Toronto, with Canadian historian and podcaster Greg Koabel. Click here to visit Greg's Nations of Canada Podcast homepage. Click here to read illustrated transcripts of Nations of Canada on Quillette. Click here to visit Gre…
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As Canadian negotiators seek to complete their treaty-making campaign on the prairies, they find the Blackfoot intent on coming to a different kind of settlement than their neighbours to the east. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.…
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A group of Icelanders repeat the voyage of their ancestors almost 900 years earlier, and once again establish a colony in Canada - this time in Manitoba. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Episode 7.9B “JFK: DOA” (part 9), feat. IT specialist Michael O'Dell
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The one where we assess the credibility of the Dallas Police Dictabelt recordings that led the 1979 House Select Committee on Assassinations to conclude that President Kennedy was killed by “a probable conspiracy”. WARNING: This episode contains a brief bucketful of bad words, courtesy of actor Joe Pesci. Click here to visit Michael O'Dell's websit…
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The Canadian treaty campaign in the northwest begins its most important negotiations yet - for the surrender of Cree lands along the fertile belt of the North Saskatchewan River. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Episode 7.9A “JFK: DOA” (part 9), feat. IT specialist Michael O'Dell
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The one where we foreshadow our study of the JFK assassination's acoustic evidence with a review of Brian DePalma’s 1981 neo-noir conspiracy thriller Blow Out, starring John Travolta. Brought to you by a somewhat healthier way to fall sleep than binging on alcohol, Rohypnol, or opium. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Opening Credits and Intro 00:11:02 Chapter …
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A dentist from Montreal seeks to turn an indigenous game into a marker of Canadian national identity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The one where we assess the credibility of the Dallas Police Dictabelt recordings that led the 1979 House Select Committee on Assassinations to conclude that President Kennedy was killed by “a probable conspiracy”, and review Brian DePalma’s 1981 neo-noir conspiracy thriller Blow Out, starring John Travolta. Brought to you by a somewhat healthier w…
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After a generation of playing second fiddle to conservatives, liberals re-emerge in Quebec thanks to a new generation of leaders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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A new education act in New Brunswick sets off protests within the province's Catholic minority, and sparks a resurgence in Acadian nationalism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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In an effort to extend state power into the prairies, the Canadian government commissions a police force for the northwest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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After a two year hiatus, and numerous disputes over what was promised in earlier agreements, the Canadian government resumes its treaty-making campaign in the northwest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The Canadian government begins advertising its northwestern frontier to prospective settlers, but finds that it needs to get creative to compete with the United States. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Shortly after a successful re-election campaign, a railway corruption scandal brings down John A. Macdonald's government. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Bonus Episode 8.4B: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" (Part 2), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin
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The one where we review the second half of "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us.…
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Railway debt and pressure from Britain forces Prince Edward Island to reconsider joining Canada, as the seventh province of confederation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Bonus Episode 8.4A: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" (Part 1), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin
2:29:42
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The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Pre…
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As Canada industrializes, a labour movement emerges in Hamilton, Ontario, seeking a dignified role for workers in the emerging modern economy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Canadian negotiators begin the treaty-making process in the northwest, and find their work far more challenging than they anticipated. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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COMING SOON! Bonus Episode 8.4: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin
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The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. Fred's latest book…
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Manitoba, Canada's newest province, is faced with the challenge of managing an anxious Metis majority, a well-armed Canadian minority, and the possible threat of a Fenian invasion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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As Canada seeks an outlet on the Pacific Ocean, the colonists of British Columbia contemplate their future in the British Empire. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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As British and American diplomats gather in Washington for the largest Anglo-American conference in a generation, John A. Macdonald joins the British delegation, to ensure Canadian interests are represented. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.…
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In the thrilling conclusion to the Red River Crisis, Ottawa agrees to several of the provisional government's demands, creating hte province of Manitoba, but more ominously, also despatches a military expedition into the northwest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.…
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Ottawa's plans for expansion in the northwest meet resistance on the Red River. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Canada begins its first great national project - a settlement frontier in the northwest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Bonus Episode 8.3: “O Canatopia!" feat. public policy analyst Mark Milke
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The one where we discuss grievance narratives, cancel culture, pseudo-history, moral panics, human nature, residential school abuses, Yasser Arafat, the Rwandan genocide, British imperialism and slavery, and the severed head of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, with Canadian public policy analyst Mark Milke, PhD., author of The Vict…
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Wary Newfoundlanders contemplate an invitation to join the Canadian confederation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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In the first year of its existence, Canada faces a province seeking to leave the union, and the assassination of one of its leading politicians. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The podcast takes a pause in the narrative to field questions from listeners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Two and a half years after the Quebec Conference, and after bitter debates, dead-ends, political pressure of dubious constitutionality from London, two elections in New Brunswick, and an invasion or two, confederation finally comes into effect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/suppo…
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Bonus Episode 8.2: "Don't Let Your Mail Go To W.A.S.T.E." feat. Philosopher and writer Matthew Newland
2:07:12
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The one where we summarize, analyze, interpret, and critique the paranoid postmodern 1966 Thomas Pynchon novel, The Crying Of Lot 49. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Part 1 (0:03:27) 2. A bit of shameless self-promotion (1:11:16) 3. Part 2 (1:18:08) (NOTE: None of these timestamps contain illicit mind-altering substances... or do they?) Question Jar (send us a text…
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After several false alarms British North America undergoes two Fenian invasions in a matter of weeks, creating the greatest security crisis in a generation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The end of the Civil War in the United States creates a military threat to British North America, though not the one many Canadians feared. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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As the Maritime delegates return home from the Quebec conference, they discover that the voting public does not necessarily approve of their work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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When all conventional political solutions to Prince Edward Island's intractable Land Question fail (including union with Canada), the farmers of the colony take matters into their own hands. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Episode 8B: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part 2), feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston
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The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2, discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song. Brought to you by another Rodney Schpak…
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Attempting to stave off defeat, an increasingly desperate Confederacy turns to an espionage campaign in Canada, perched on the Union's unprotected northern flank. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Episode 8A: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part 1) , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston
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The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2, discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song. Brought to you by another Rodney Schpak…
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Canadian delegates crash a conference on Maritime Union, and present a much more ambitious confederation of British North American possessions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2, discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song. Brought to you by another one of Rodney…
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With Canada facing crippling railway debts, political paralysis and dysfunction, and a looming security threat, George Brown proposes major constitutional change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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While the Civil War rages in the east, the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia face their own conflicts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The American Civil War comes to the Maritime colonies, as a network of Confederate agents develops in Halifax. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Bonus Episode 3.6C: "Who Would Jesus Scapegoat?" feat. Australian author, programmer, and Christian evangelist Nigel Chapman
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The one where we chat about Christians and Conspiracy Theories with Nigel Chapman, chief author and editor of Who To Trust? Christian Belief in Conspiracy Theories (ISCAST, 2022). Brought to you by the number of Conspiracy Theories Jesus wants you to believe. Question Jar (send us a text message) PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcas…
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The outbreak of the Civil War in the United States creates both threats and opportunities for British North Americans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The Canadian government formalizes its assimilationist Indian policy in statute, sparking a new round of resistance and political organization among indigenous communities. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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The Prince of Wales visits Canada, and discovers that some of his mother's subjects there are a bit too loyal to the Crown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Canadian politics enters a state of paralysis as trans-national coalition governments become ever more difficult to maintain. The only answer appears to be dramatic constitutional reform. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support.Por Greg Koabel
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Episode 3.6B: "The Cultic Culture Club" (part 6B), feat. Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames
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The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading mem…
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