New #BigBlueBent podcast featuring Montreal-based conservative pundits commenting on events in Canadian politics in the period that was. This week - Jeff Joseph (host, Dull Normal), Christine Maydossian (policy advisor/strategist), Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former political candidate), and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, op-ed writer, former political candidate) take a look at the federal government's 2024 spring Budget which seemed to be a case of everything and nothing all at once. Also, the elevated skirmish between Iran and Israel and where Canada is (hint: relates to "nowhere to be f ..read more

The Big Blue Bent podcast - where Montreal-based conservatives take a lot at recent events in the Canadian political scene. This week: host Jeff Joseph ("dull normal") and panelists Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former political candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, and former political candidate) reflect on the passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Also, ArriveCan a.k.a "hey, what's another scandal involving tens of millions of dollars anyway these days?"; Pharmacare a.k.a "uh, what exactly happened here?"; and, finally, the Quebec C ..read more

#BigBlueBent podcast. Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, op/ed writer, former provincial political candidate), Christine Maydossian (strategy advisor), Matthew Conway (strategy, public and government relations advisor), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former federal political candidate) gather around the virtual table to discuss recent events in Canadian politics. This week - surprising King Charles news. The rancor heats up in Parliament. The lovefest between Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith (not quite). And.....anything else that came to mind ..read more

#BigBlueBent podcast - where Montreal-based conservatives discuss the week/period that was in Canadian politics. On this episode - host Jeff Joseph (Dull Normal) and panelists Matthew Conway (public and government relations advisor), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, WSJ op-ed writer, and former political candidate), and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, op-ed writer, and former political candidate) take a look at the Liberal Party's minister and caucus meetings and the various sideshows around them including the federal court ruling declaring the invocation of the Emergencies Act in February viola ..read more

Season Premiere of the Big Blue podcast where Montreal-based conservatives (some more "capital C" than others discuss recent events in Canadian politics. This week, Jeff Joseph (host) welcomes Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist, medical op-ed writer, former provincial political candidate), Robert Presser (op-ed/ghost writer, entrepreneur, former federal political candidate), and, after varying degrees of absence, Christine Maydossian (advisor and former federal and municipal staffer) and Matthew Conway (policy advisor, government relations specialist, former federal and provincial st ..read more

#BigBlueBent podcast looking at the week in Canadian politics. This week - Host Jeff Joseph (Dull Normal) and panelist Dr. Roy Eappen (internal medicine specialist, former political candidate) takes a look at the Conservative Party National Convention and some new platform policies that emerged (prepare for a long chat about trans rights for minors.) Also, as it was breaking at the time, the opening of the fall session of Parliament and Trudeau drops a bombshell in an assassination investigation. Hint: #India.  Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and ..read more

Host Jeff Joseph ("Dull Normal") and panelists Robert Presser (entrepreneur and former PC candidate) and Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist and former PCQ candidate in Quebec) take a look at Canadian politics of late after a bit of a summer hiatus. This week - Trudeau's big cabinet shuffle (or is it?). Also, the PM and spouse announce their separation. Are there any political implications (hint: don't expect much in terms of tawdry gossip. Wrong show.)  Please note that all opinions expressed are those of the commentators only and do reflect opinions and viewpoints of their employers, politi ..read more

New #BigBlueBent. Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, former PCQ candidate) and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, former Progressive Conservative Party candidate) discuss the week or so that was in Canadian politics with some potpourri added for good measure. This episode - the Chong affair continues. Also, takeaways on the Liberal National Convention, what's the deal on the re-designed passport (and should anybody care?). Finally, because we couldn't resist, some thoughts on the Coronation of King Charles III and, yes, a little tribute to a, and we do ..read more

Montreal-based conservatives Jeff Joseph (host) and Robert Presser (entrepreneur, formal federal candidate) throw together a two-person chat-fest on the latest week that was in Canadian politics. A veritable feast of topics from the latest developments in the foreign interference melee now featuring allegations of intimidation against the family of Conservative MP Michael Chong. Also - it's the economy, man! Is there going to be a fall election?  The PSAC strike - blink if you missed it. And, finally, some thoughts on former Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole as he formally announces ..read more

#BigBlueBent host Jeff Joseph is joined by Montreal conservative regulars Robert Presser (entrepreneur, op-ed writer, former Progressive Conservative candidate), Dr. Roy Eappen (endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist, former PCQ candidate) and new first-time panelist Jimmy Zoubris (special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal) to take a look at the week in Canadian politics. This episode: Han Dong and the foreign interference mess that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. President Biden (finally) arrives to Ottawa armed with speech zingers and the end of Roxham Road (or is it?). Th ..read more