Sep 29, 202534 minS1
<p>Andrew Berkshire and Dave Kaufman are joined by Claire Trottier from Patriotic Millionaires to talk about the biggest issue facing both Canada and the world right now, the extreme gap in wealth distribution between...
About this Podcast:
American aggression has put Canada into an existential crisis, with most of us too worried about threats to our sovereignty to focus on our own laundry list of critical issues we must tackle. Our politicians are unable or unwilling to have these important conversations, so we must.Join independent journalists Dave Kaufman and Andrew Berkshire as they ask the questions our leaders and institutions fail to address, enlisting the help and perspectives from experts and advocates across the country.Clear the Benches is where you will find Canadians unafraid to ask why, and undaunted in exploring bold, transformative change so that our neighbours and communities can thrive going forward.If our leaders won't lay out a long term vision for the people of this land, we will do our best to help your find yours.Join us as we leave no stone unturned, honestly examining the landscape and potential future we can build together.
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What is Clearing The Benches about?
American aggression has put Canada into an existential crisis, with most of us too worried about threats to our sovereignty to focus on our own laundry list of critical issues we must tackle. Our politicians are unable or unwilling to have these important conversations, so we must.
What has Clearing The Benches covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Taxing the super wealthy - With Claire Trottier" (29 September 2025, 34 minutes), "BONUS - Things are heavy, let's talk about it" (19 September 2025, 45 minutes), and "What art tells us about ourselves - with Max Kerman of Arkells" (19 August 2025, 51 minutes).
How often does Clearing The Benches publish?
Clearing The Benches publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Clearing The Benches?
Booking probability for Clearing The Benches is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Clearing The Benches requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Clearing The Benches's contact route on record: verified email.
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Clearing The Benches is a news podcast with 12 episodes published.
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BONUS - Things are heavy, let's talk about it
Sep 19, 202545 minS0<p>Andrew Berkshire and Dave Kaufman get together to chat about how crazy everything is right now, and what to think about it. </p><p>Most importantly, it's important to take your little joyful moments where you can.</p>
- Aug 19, 202551 minS1
<p>Andrew Berkshire and Dave Kaufman are joined by Max Kerman, the lead singer of Arkells to talk about Canadian art in the modern age. How important is supporting artists as Canada faces new challenges? We'd argue...
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BONUS - Canada to recognize Palestine's statehood
Aug 1, 202557 minS1<p>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has followed the leadership of Emmanuel Macron from France and Kier Stormer from the United Kingdom in cautiously announcing the intention to recognize Palestine as a state amid...
- Jul 22, 20251h 16mS1
<p>Andrew Berkshire and Dave Kaufman are joined by Taylor Noakes, independent journalist and public historian who refuses to sugarcoat reality, but continually sees through an optimist's lens. We're talking about Mark...
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- Jun 16, 202540 minS1
<p>Andrew Berkshire & Dave Kaufman are joined by Dr. Julian Spencer-Churchill, Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University, former Army Operating Officer of the 3rd Field Engineering Regiment, and...
- May 26, 20251h 19mS1
<p>Andrew Berkshire and Dave Kaufman are joined by Nora Loreto, the host of Canada's most popular daily news podcast, aptly named The Daily News, and a firebrand of journalistic integrity. We're talking about how...
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BONUS - Steve Boots on Mark Carney's Cabinet
May 16, 202527 minS1<p>Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his cabinet after winning the Canadian federal election and forming a minority government. Some positions that were dropped pre-election are back, things are shuffled around, so...
- May 9, 20251h 23mS1
<p>The brilliant and bold journalist Erica Ifill joins Dave Kaufman & Andrew Berkshire on Clearing the Benches to talk about the Canadian political landscape.</p><p>Topics</p><p>Prime Minister Mark Carney's handling of...
Clearing The Benches
BONUS - Canadian Election Reaction
Apr 30, 202529 minS1<p>Dave Kaufman and Andrew Berkshire got together for a zoom call the day after Mark Carney's Liberal Party of Canada won a minority government in a general election.</p><p>While Pierre Poilievre was soundly defeated in...
- Apr 25, 20251h 1mS1
<p>For the debut episode of Clearing the Benches, Dave Kaufman (https://bsky.app/profile/davekaufman.bsky.social) and Andrew Berkshire (https://bsky.app/profile/berkshire.bsky.social) talked to author, father, husband...
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Introduction - Asking the big questions for Canadians
Apr 11, 202516 minS0<p>Dave Kaufman and Andrew Berkshire introduce the premise of the show; to address the actual problems we face in Canadian society that Donald Trump and the rise of fascism have distracted us from. Yes, it's scary, but...
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