The Speak Easy Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-speak-easy-podcast The Speak Easy Podcast evokes the spirit of fearless conversation and honest debate. Like the hidden bars of the Prohibition era, this podcast creates a space for unfiltered political discourse - where ideas flow freely, perspectives clash respectfully, and nothing is off the table. With co-hosts Robert Peace and Josh Vierimaa offering both seasoned insight and fresh perspective, The Speak Easy invites listeners into a conversation that is as bold as it is accessible. © 2026 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 571b3221-7313-5401-a1d2-6842afa1fd42 yes en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:12 -0400 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:21 -0400 https://theborderline.ca/qt-series/the-speak-easy-podcast/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/CuExbHz3IaIk-TMwmzm2nBv1f_MuSo7dd9BefiT_zVA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MjM5/YTkwZjcyZDUxNTM5/OTRlMjhiMDcwNGRl/NDYzMy5wbmc.jpg The Speak Easy Podcast https://theborderline.ca/qt-series/the-speak-easy-podcast/ episodic Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa The Speak Easy Podcast evokes the spirit of fearless conversation and honest debate. Like the hidden bars of the Prohibition era, this podcast creates a space for unfiltered political discourse - where ideas flow freely, perspectives clash respectfully, and nothing is off the table. With co-hosts Robert Peace and Josh Vierimaa offering both seasoned insight and fresh perspective, The Speak Easy invites listeners into a conversation that is as bold as it is accessible. The Speak Easy Podcast evokes the spirit of fearless conversation and honest debate. politics, news Adrian Vilaca No No The World Is On Fire! 12 12 The World Is On Fire! full 6de03f4b-73f7-47ed-a419-2526b0be5c44 https://theborderline.ca/the-world-is-on-fire/ On today’s Speak Easy edition, we tackle rising tensions with Iran, the situation in Cuba, separatism in Canada, and the political issues making headlines at home. Different perspectives, lively debate, and plenty of unscripted conversation.

]]> On today’s Speak Easy edition, we tackle rising tensions with Iran, the situation in Cuba, separatism in Canada, and the political issues making headlines at home. Different perspectives, lively debate, and plenty of unscripted conversation.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:03 -0400 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 2452 On today’s Speak Easy edition, we tackle rising tensions with Iran, the situation in Cuba, separatism in Canada, and the political issues making headlines at home. Different perspectives, lively debate, and plenty of unscripted conversation.

]]> politics, news No Who Shapes The Next World? 11 11 Who Shapes The Next World? full 3e178faa-7f6b-406b-8bb6-c5429eaebd83 https://theborderline.ca/who-shapes-the-next-world/ Episode 11 01/26 – Who Shapes the Next World?

Power is shifting, the rules are breaking, and the winners aren’t asking for permission.

]]> Episode 11 01/26 – Who Shapes the Next World?

Power is shifting, the rules are breaking, and the winners aren’t asking for permission.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:08:36 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 3168 Episode 11 01/26 – Who Shapes the Next World?

Power is shifting, the rules are breaking, and the winners aren’t asking for permission.

]]> politics, news No "Canada Strong" Budget 2025 10 10 "Canada Strong" Budget 2025 full 979b803a-88af-4e09-b34d-eb6c546bb7ea https://theborderline.ca/canada-strong-budget-2025/ Robert and Josh break down the 2025 “Canada Strong” federal budget, outlining the major highlights while locking horns over what qualifies as wise investments versus outright foolish spending.  No floor crossings – just a fast, funny look at how this budget will shape Canada’s next year.

]]> Robert and Josh break down the 2025 “Canada Strong” federal budget, outlining the major highlights while locking horns over what qualifies as wise investments versus outright foolish spending.  No floor crossings – just a fast, funny look at how this budget will shape Canada’s next year.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:50:55 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 2912 Robert and Josh break down the 2025 “Canada Strong” federal budget, outlining the major highlights while locking horns over what qualifies as wise investments versus outright foolish spending.  No floor crossings – just a fast, funny look at how this budget will shape Canada’s next year.

]]> politics, news No Municipal Showdown 9 9 Municipal Showdown full 01fa07da-a98d-46d7-bfad-f6af0a536087 https://theborderline.ca/municipal-showdown/ We turn a satirical eye on local politics. From the Downtown ShoeBus – a bright yellow double-decker bus that’s running but often empty to the wild hair-brained idea of a swimming pool in the river – we tackle the issues shaping city life. We discuss the deteriorating state of the roads, whether councilors should have the freedom to share personal opinions without consequences, and the early speculation about who might run for Mayor and Council next year.

]]> We turn a satirical eye on local politics. From the Downtown ShoeBus – a bright yellow double-decker bus that’s running but often empty to the wild hair-brained idea of a swimming pool in the river – we tackle the issues shaping city life. We discuss the deteriorating state of the roads, whether councilors should have the freedom to share personal opinions without consequences, and the early speculation about who might run for Mayor and Council next year.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:48:38 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 2357 We turn a satirical eye on local politics. From the Downtown ShoeBus – a bright yellow double-decker bus that’s running but often empty to the wild hair-brained idea of a swimming pool in the river – we tackle the issues shaping city life. We discuss the deteriorating state of the roads, whether councilors should have the freedom to share personal opinions without consequences, and the early speculation about who might run for Mayor and Council next year.

]]> politics, news No Age & Democracy: How Do We Get More People To Care? 8 8 Age & Democracy: How Do We Get More People To Care? full 9ca78499-17be-401e-8394-557b3ef0eb60 https://theborderline.ca/age-democracy-how-do-we-get-more-people-to-care/ Data proves that voters are diminishing. The United Kingdom is grappling with the notion of lowering their voting age to 16. Is it a valid idea to attract more voters? Or is it a short-term vote-getting gimmick with problematic long-term consequences? The Speak Easy examines the political apathy and disinterest existing in the land. And of the folks that do fill the ballot, are they even fully informed?

]]> Data proves that voters are diminishing. The United Kingdom is grappling with the notion of lowering their voting age to 16. Is it a valid idea to attract more voters? Or is it a short-term vote-getting gimmick with problematic long-term consequences? The Speak Easy examines the political apathy and disinterest existing in the land. And of the folks that do fill the ballot, are they even fully informed?

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:46:31 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 1820 Data proves that voters are diminishing. The United Kingdom is grappling with the notion of lowering their voting age to 16. Is it a valid idea to attract more voters? Or is it a short-term vote-getting gimmick with problematic long-term consequences? The Speak Easy examines the political apathy and disinterest existing in the land. And of the folks that do fill the ballot, are they even fully informed?

]]> politics, news No The Rise Of Right Wing Populism In The West 7 7 The Rise Of Right Wing Populism In The West full 6f8ee528-8e62-4bd8-a411-e8457fc17df9 https://theborderline.ca/the-rise-of-right-wing-populism-in-the-west/ As the western world experiences a rise in right-wing populism, a political ideology blending right-wing politics with populist rhetoric and images in opposition to the establishment, the movement claims to be the best choice representing the common folk. The Speak Easy explores the trend where right-wing populists aim to defend a national culture, identity, and economy against attacks by outsiders.

]]> As the western world experiences a rise in right-wing populism, a political ideology blending right-wing politics with populist rhetoric and images in opposition to the establishment, the movement claims to be the best choice representing the common folk. The Speak Easy explores the trend where right-wing populists aim to defend a national culture, identity, and economy against attacks by outsiders.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:43:47 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 2847 As the western world experiences a rise in right-wing populism, a political ideology blending right-wing politics with populist rhetoric and images in opposition to the establishment, the movement claims to be the best choice representing the common folk. The Speak Easy explores the trend where right-wing populists aim to defend a national culture, identity, and economy against attacks by outsiders.

]]> politics, news No Speech From The Throne 6 6 Speech From The Throne full 3f7b0f2a-f5c9-4ea1-9d2a-7c10e32d6c19 https://theborderline.ca/the-king-charles-speaks-from-the-throne/ At Prime Minister Mark Carney’s request, King Charles of England was invited to highlight the opening session of Canada’s parliament. Speculation as to how Charles would further use the platform in delivering the historic speech had been building for weeks. The Speak Easy took in the proceedings for themselves to file their own report on a royal performance the nation hasn’t seen since 1977.

]]> At Prime Minister Mark Carney’s request, King Charles of England was invited to highlight the opening session of Canada’s parliament. Speculation as to how Charles would further use the platform in delivering the historic speech had been building for weeks. The Speak Easy took in the proceedings for themselves to file their own report on a royal performance the nation hasn’t seen since 1977.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:41:45 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 2207 At Prime Minister Mark Carney’s request, King Charles of England was invited to highlight the opening session of Canada’s parliament. Speculation as to how Charles would further use the platform in delivering the historic speech had been building for weeks. The Speak Easy took in the proceedings for themselves to file their own report on a royal performance the nation hasn’t seen since 1977.

]]> politics, news No The Ring Of Fire : Whose Land, Whose Rules? 5 5 The Ring Of Fire : Whose Land, Whose Rules? full 875db61a-1755-4c1c-b867-594bc14b781d https://theborderline.ca/the-ring-of-fire-whose-land-whose-rules/ The “Ring of Fire” is in northern Ontario, a vast mineral-rich region known for containing significant deposits of various minerals, with several First Nations under treaty surrounding these resources. The Speak Easy invites former Batchawana FN Chief Dean Sayers to comment on the uneasy negotiations with federal and provincial governments, as the tension and controversy escalates.

]]> The “Ring of Fire” is in northern Ontario, a vast mineral-rich region known for containing significant deposits of various minerals, with several First Nations under treaty surrounding these resources. The Speak Easy invites former Batchawana FN Chief Dean Sayers to comment on the uneasy negotiations with federal and provincial governments, as the tension and controversy escalates.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:35:43 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 2606 The “Ring of Fire” is in northern Ontario, a vast mineral-rich region known for containing significant deposits of various minerals, with several First Nations under treaty surrounding these resources. The Speak Easy invites former Batchawana FN Chief Dean Sayers to comment on the uneasy negotiations with federal and provincial governments, as the tension and controversy escalates.

]]> politics, news No The SSM Police Question 4 4 The SSM Police Question full 98fda46c-1c1a-4a9f-81ce-c7fc8fd7d493 https://theborderline.ca/the-ssm-police-question/ The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is investigating the possibility of major changes to the way the community is policed. On the news of a significant budget overage report, The Speak Easy calls on retired police officer and current City Councillor, Sonny Spina, to provide answers and insight.

]]> The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is investigating the possibility of major changes to the way the community is policed. On the news of a significant budget overage report, The Speak Easy calls on retired police officer and current City Councillor, Sonny Spina, to provide answers and insight.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:18:57 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 1578 The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is investigating the possibility of major changes to the way the community is policed. On the news of a significant budget overage report, The Speak Easy calls on retired police officer and current City Councillor, Sonny Spina, to provide answers and insight.

]]> politics, news No Catholic Conclave Explained 3 3 Catholic Conclave Explained full 658c20f8-407e-488e-bdf1-9059b0ef49b7 https://theborderline.ca/catholic-conclave-explained/ The Vatican conducts a highly secretive process to elect a new pope to lead the Catholic institution. Over 130 Cardinals sequester in isolation until one of them has earned two-thirds of the vote. The Speak Easy gives a hot-take on the 2025 process now underway, to replace the deceased Pope Francis.

]]> The Vatican conducts a highly secretive process to elect a new pope to lead the Catholic institution. Over 130 Cardinals sequester in isolation until one of them has earned two-thirds of the vote. The Speak Easy gives a hot-take on the 2025 process now underway, to replace the deceased Pope Francis.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:17:08 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 1541 The Vatican conducts a highly secretive process to elect a new pope to lead the Catholic institution. Over 130 Cardinals sequester in isolation until one of them has earned two-thirds of the vote. The Speak Easy gives a hot-take on the 2025 process now underway, to replace the deceased Pope Francis.

]]> politics, news No Mr. Carney Goes To Washington 2 2 Mr. Carney Goes To Washington full 9de1a4b8-ecb2-4b6d-8a04-210923683849 https://theborderline.ca/mr-carney-goes-to-washington/ Newly minted Prime Minister Mr. Mark Carney makes his first visit to the capital of the USA to meet the POTUS in the Oval Office. Lights, cameras and action, against the backdrop of Donald Trump on record coveting Canada, The Speak Easy reports on the two leaders going face to face. And more.

]]> Newly minted Prime Minister Mr. Mark Carney makes his first visit to the capital of the USA to meet the POTUS in the Oval Office. Lights, cameras and action, against the backdrop of Donald Trump on record coveting Canada, The Speak Easy reports on the two leaders going face to face. And more.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:43:06 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 1569 Newly minted Prime Minister Mr. Mark Carney makes his first visit to the capital of the USA to meet the POTUS in the Oval Office. Lights, cameras and action, against the backdrop of Donald Trump on record coveting Canada, The Speak Easy reports on the two leaders going face to face. And more.

]]> politics, news No Canada Election Debrief 1 1 Canada Election Debrief full ba491002-fd54-41af-a7c1-1fdd46e1abe6 https://theborderline.ca/canada-election-debrief/ The Canadian federal election, held on April 28, 2025, resolved with the Liberals earning the right to form a minority government under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The launch episode of The Speak Easy conducts an autopsy on the election that was and offer up reasons for the results.

]]> The Canadian federal election, held on April 28, 2025, resolved with the Liberals earning the right to form a minority government under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The launch episode of The Speak Easy conducts an autopsy on the election that was and offer up reasons for the results.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:39:00 -0500 Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa Robert Peace & Josh Vierimaa 1897 The Canadian federal election, held on April 28, 2025, resolved with the Liberals earning the right to form a minority government under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The launch episode of The Speak Easy conducts an autopsy on the election that was and offer up reasons for the results.

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