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The Line is a Canadian magazine dedicated to covering local, national and international politics, news, current events and occasionally some obscure stories. Hosted by Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Line is a Canadian magazine dedicated to covering local, national and international politics, news, current events and occasionally some obscure stories. Hosted by Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson.
The Line is hosted by Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson. The show has published 240 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why Canadian health care has fallen years behind" (27 October 2026, 66 minutes), "Canada wins, separatists lose" (23 October 2026, 84 minutes), and "Is Separatism Treason?" (20 October 2026, 51 minutes).
The Line publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 240 episodes.
Booking probability for The Line is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Line requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Line's contact route on record: verified email.
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Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson hosts The Line, a news podcast with 240 episodes published.
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In this episode of On The Line , BioCanRx President and CEO Stephanie Michaud joins Matt Gurney for a conversation about one of the biggest problems facing Canadian health care: Canada produces world-class medical...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , Matt Gurney returns from a leave to care for his wife and wonders if he’s missed anything over the last two weeks. Turns out he has. It’s his first chance to sit down with Jen...
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In this episode of On The Line, host Jen Gerson speaks with Patrick Lennox, author of On Treason, a new book examining the moral and political consequences of betraying one's own country. Their conversation focuses on...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , Jen Gerson is joined by Andrew Potter to discuss Alberta's looming separation referendum, Canada's increasingly complicated relationship with American politics, and whether...
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In today’s episode of On The Line , Gregory Jack, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos Canada, joins Matt Gurney to discuss the growing list of challenges facing Prime Minister Mark Carney — and, for a...
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In this episode of On The Line , Jen Gerson speaks with Corey Hogan, Liberal MP for Calgary Confederation, about Alberta’s separatist referendum, the federal government’s changing approach to the province, and whether...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , recorded on October 2nd, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with the announcement of the new Pacific Link pipeline, unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside...
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In this episode of On The Line , host Matt Gurney is joined by Stephanie Levitz of The Globe and Mail ’s parliamentary bureau to tackle four big questions about life in Ottawa under prime minister Mark Carney. This...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with some news close to home: The Line gets hacked! Well, almost. Luckily, our defences held. Unfortunately, the list of people who might want...
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In this episode of On The Line, Jen Gerson checks in with Greenland and Europe. Canadians seem increasingly open to closer ties with non-U.S. Western allies — but what do those allies think about us? This episode is...
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In the latest episode of The Line Mega Productivity Podcast , recorded on September 18th, 2026, prospective associate EU members Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to the continent...
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In this episode of On The Line , host Matt Gurney is joined by Kent Fellows, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, for a conversation about game theory, the trade war...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , recorded on September 11th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin by marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They reflect on how profoundly America...
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In this episode of On The Line , Jen Gerson speaks with Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master, the Canadian company behind some of the world’s most successful toys and entertainment franchises, including PAW Patrol...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , Jen Gerson speaks with Bloomberg senior White House correspondent Josh Wingrove about the collapse of the Canada–U.S. trade deal, the politics behind it, and why Canadians and...
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In this episode of On The Line , host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests for conversations about political chaos on the west coast and why Canada may need to start thinking very differently about its maritime security...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , recorded on August 28th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with the rapidly escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, which somehow managed to get very stupid, very quickly...
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In this episode of On The Line , Jen Gerson sits down with Brian Dijkema, president of Cardus Canada, to discuss a new Department of National Defence directive that would move military chaplaincy away from explicit...
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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , recorded on August 21st, 2026, Matt Gurney joins remotely from Chicago as he makes his way home to Canada after a family event. Sorry, elbows uppers. This episode is brought...
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In this episode of On The Line , host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests for conversations about service, sacrifice, and Canada’s place in the world. This episode is brought to you by BioCanRx. Through our partnership...
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political scientist, commentator, author, University of Alberta
Senior Advisor, Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Chair of Brookfield Asset Management and Head of Transition Investing, Bank of England / Canada (unclear from context)
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