The OShow with Laura Babcock
Platitudes have no place on this podcast. Laura Babcock is a powerhouse with a reputation for asking tough questions. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. "When you want to be clear about what's going on here, it's on the OShow." Like, Subscribe and see us on YouTube
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK : HOMELESSNESS IN CANADA
As the homelessness crisis in Canada grows daily, impacting hundreds of thousands of Canadians, including at-risk youth, seniors and refugees, Host Laura Babcock takes a deep dive into the causes and…
00:38:05 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FORD CLOSING ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE THE LAST STRAW
The bombshell announcement that the Ford government is closing the cherished Ontario Science Centre without notice has unleashed outrage across Ontario at a level not seen since the Greenbelt Scandal…
00:29:55 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK DR VIVIAN ON CANADA'S HORRIFIC LONGTERM CARE CRISIS
When policies are cruel to seniors and lead to their premature deaths just to benefit investors, it is truly horrifying. With Canada facing the "Silver Tsunami" of an aging population turning to priv…
00:35:44 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK NDP LEADER MARIT STILES ON FORD CORRUPTION AND ELECTION
In this no-holds-barred interview, host Laura Babcock dives deep with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, pressing on crucial issues. Nothing is off the table, from calling Premier Ford "Corrupt" to she…
00:44:48 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL DOES FORD THINK HE'S KING?
After creating the most expensive and massive cabinet in Ontario's history and taking an almost five-month vacation from accountability in Queen's Park, our Scandal Panel, consisting of Keith Leslie …
00:33:53 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: URBANIST GIL PENALOSA ON FORD, MAYORS AND THE POLITICAL GUTS TO BUILD BETTER CITIES
In this fast-paced and intense episode, renowned urbanist Gil Penalosa shares inspiring examples of urban planning from cities worldwide. He criticizes Doug Ford for wasting BILLIONS of people's mone…
00:39:25 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FORD'S CATASTROPHIC PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
With Ford's new legislation allowing land speculators to initiate their urban boundary reviews and the ongoing threat to the Greenbelt and 413 lands, Ian Borsuk of Environment Hamilton sounds the ala…
00:34:42 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FIGHTING FORD TO SAVE ONTARIO PLACE
With the recent coverage in the New York Times, the fight to save Ontario Place from Ford's one billion tax dollar 95-year secret deal for a mega spa is trending again. Norm Di Pasquale from Ontario …
00:23:38 |
Fri 31 May 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK SCANDAL PANEL ON FORD'S BOOZY SCHEME AND NEW GREENBELT SCANDAL
On this fast-paced and powerful Scandal Panel, former journalists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps join host Laura Babcock to break down Ontario Premier Ford's cynical scheme to spend up to a BILLION dol…
00:34:57 |
Tue 28 May 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR LINWOOD BARCLAY
New York Times Best-Selling author Linwood Barclay delves into the themes of his new bestseller, "I WILL RUIN YOU," with host Laura Babcock. They discuss book banning, combating ignorance and falseho…
00:33:54 |
Fri 24 May 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR BRITTLESTAR
Hilarity ensues when Canada's "dad" comedian and author Brittlestar talks toilet etiquette, life and death, Canadian identity, "woke" coffee lids, silly politics, Ford's foibles and how NOT to be a j…
00:29:47 |
Thu 16 May 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK MP CHARLIE ANGUS ON POLITICS OF INTIMIDATION
With death threats to his family and the decision by Liberal Member of Parliament Pam Damoff to leave politics altogether because of safety concerns, outspoken longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus takes on …
00:29:32 |
Tue 14 May 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK FORMER PREMIER KATHLEEN WYNNE ON CONSERVATIVE CONSOLIDATING POWER
In this explosive episode of the OShow, Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Host Laura Babcock warn that democratic norms are being eroded by the rising tide of autocracy in Canada. They discu…
00:44:47 |
Thu 09 May 2024
THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK THEME SONG
The OShow is Canada's conversation on the issues we have in common, solutions and BOLD opinions. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse with a reputation for asking tough questions. A former journalist, …
00:00:51 |
Thu 09 May 2024
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