The Paul Wells Show

By: Antica Productions
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • Veteran journalist Paul Wells interviews the leaders and thinkers tackling the world's big problems — war and peace, democracy and dictatorship, making governments and communities work. Paul draws on decades of experience as a reporter and columnist at Macleans, the Toronto Star and elsewhere to bring you smart, intimate conversations with newsmakers and people who deserve a higher profile. The Paul Wells Show is produced by Antica. Season 3 is supported by McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy.
    Show More Show Less
Political Science
Show More Show Less
Episodes
  • Exit interview: U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen

    Exit interview: U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen
    Jan 15 2025

    U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen gives a long and wide-ranging interview as his time in the role comes to an end. As Biden’s man in Ottawa, he was an important figure in trying to usher in a new era of Canada-U.S. cooperation. As he gets ready to head home to Philadelphia, Paul asks him about Biden’s mental acuity, Trump’s comeback, a potential trade war, Canada’s military spending, and more.

    Season 3 of The Paul Wells Show is sponsored by McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How did the Liberals get here?

    How did the Liberals get here?
    Jan 8 2025
    On Monday, Justin Trudeau announced he'll resign as Liberal leader and Prime Minister once the party picks a successor, bringing an end to almost a decade in power. Marci Surkes gives us an inside view of the Liberal party before and during the Trudeau years. Marci Surkes was executive director for policy and cabinet in Justin Trudeau’s Prime Minister’s Office. She ran the caretaker government during the 2021 election. She is now the Chief Strategy Officer for Compass Rose.
    Show More Show Less
    56 mins
  • The Paul Wells New Year's party

    The Paul Wells New Year's party
    Jan 1 2025
    Live from Ottawa! Paul reluctantly makes a New Year's resolution. Writer Ian Williams reads from his upcoming novel You’ve Changed. Strategists Garry Keller, Marci Surkes and Allison Gifford (“The Panel”) talk about the political year to come. Ada Lea performs her songs “Damn” and “Baby Blue Frigidaire Mini Fridge.” Jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould performs the Paul Wells Show theme music. Thank you to our friends at the National Arts Centre for hosting this live event, and to WestJet and Meta for their support. Season 3 of The Paul Wells Show is sponsored by McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy.
    Show More Show Less
    52 mins

What listeners say about The Paul Wells Show

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available