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Hosted by Valerie McLaughlin · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Follow the Lead Podcast breaks down the news into digestible bits for easier consumption. I follow the news so you don’t have to.
Valerie McLaughlin hosts Follow the Lead Podcast, a news show with 28 episodes published.
In this episode of the Follow the Lead podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin discusses the dramatic events of the Canadian federal election night. The fiercely contested election saw political candidates clinching victory in
With the federal election coming to an end on Monday, host Valerie McLaughlin discusses third party advertisers and the hurdles that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces not only on the campaign trail, but with his
In this episode of Follow the Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin discusses the crucial final days before the Canadian federal election. With Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre hustling for votes in the election's final
In this episode of Follow Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin delves into the recent clash between established and independent media during the leaders' debate in Montreal. As access was granted to independent media, t
Join host Valerie McLaughlin in this crucial episode of the Follow the Lead Podcast as she discusses the importance of participating in the upcoming Canadian federal election. Discover essential voting information, inclu
Join host Valerie McLaughlin in this episode of Follow the Lead Podcast as she dives into the escalating trade war between the United States and China. This episode explores the succession of tariffs that have been rapid
In this episode of Follow the Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin dives into the third week of Canada's federal election campaign, a battle heavily influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The election is n
In this episode of the Follow the Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin discusses the escalating tariff war between the United States and China and its potential impact on TikTok. China is retaliating against the US tari
The North American auto industry starts to see its first job losses. Two plants will close temporarily in Canada and Mexico and 900 jobs will be lost in America. Host Valerie McLaughlin talks about the emerging impacts f
President Donald Trump unveiled significant tariffs that will global trade dynamics. But what does that mean for Canada? Host Valerie McLaughlin takes listeners through Mr. Trump's speech and widespread confusion trigger
How did a bounty issued by Hong Kong on a Canadian activist end the political career of a Liberal MP? In this episode of the Follow the Lead Podcast, Valerie McLaughlin discusses the saga of Paul Chang and the ongoing is
Despite his past achievements, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is grappling with dwindling support and the potential demise of his party. Can Mr. Singh turn the tide and revive the party's fortunes before Election Day? Tune in
In this episode of Follow the Lead Podcast listeners are taken on a journey from Texas to a El Salvador where 238 men now languish in legal purgatory inside a gang prison. Join host Valerie McLaughlin as she explores the
In this episode of Follow the Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin revisits the continuing trade war between Canada and the United States. Mark Carney declared the relationship Canada has with its neighbour is over. Wit
In this episode of the Follow the Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin explores the now complicated relationship many Canadians now have with hockey great Wayne Gretzky. Once the darling of Canada, Wayne Gretzky now fin
Welcome to the the first election update episode of the Follow the Lead Podcast. In this episode, host Valerie McLaughlin attempts to wing it, taking the podcast training wheels off as she gives an update on debates, can
High ranking US officials discuss secretive war plans on a group chat and accidentally invite a journalist to the conversation. Second Lady Usha Vance wants to pursue friendship with Greenland, but may get the cold shoul
In this episode of the Follow the Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin discusses eyebrow raising comments made by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith during a recent interview with Breitbart News. Will her comments ultimatel
In this episode of Follow the Lead Podcast, Valerie McLaughlin talks about the federal Candian election and some of the issues the two frontrunner may face on the election trail. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is running in
Join host Valerie McLaughlin for The Follow Up episode where she provides updates on stories we're talking about on Follow The Lead Podcast. The trade war continues and now China is at play, levying heavy tariffs on cano
Mark Carney
Chair of Brookfield Asset Management and Head of Transition Investing · Brookfield Asset Management
1 appearance on this show
Pierre Poilievre
Leading Candidate for Prime Minister of Canada · Federal Conservative Party of Canada
1 appearance on this show
Jagmeet Singh
author of 'Love and Courage' · NDP
1 appearance on this show
Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta · Empowered Motherhood
1 appearance on this show
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Follow the Lead Podcast is hosted by Valerie McLaughlin. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 28 episodes.
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