The Brave Podcast

As the protests calling for an end to police brutality and killings of African Americans continue across the United States, far-right extremist and white supremacist groups are seeking to sow confusion and engage in acts of violence toward their desired ends of inciting a new civil war. It’s all part of a movement these extremist […]

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers has led to several days of intense protests, as the United States is now gripped by social upheaval and unrest. The protests, and the subsequent reaction to them, has further exposed an already profound rift in American society. On this episode of […]

If you’re Canadian, close your eyes and imagine sitting on a beach in The Bahamas with the Maple Leaf flag waving above you in the Caribbean breeze. Well, at the beginning of the twentieth century, there were very serious negotiations between the Bahamian and Canadian governments to make the islands part of Canada. So what […]

From 5G technology spreading the coronavirus through cell towers, to Bill Gates wanting us all dead, conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic are rampant across social media. In this episode of podcast, Benjamin takes a look at what makes some people so inclined to believe and spread conspiracy theories. What makes these folks so sure […]

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to terrorize the world, its point of origin, China, has become a flashpoint for political confrontation and partisan rhetoric. On this episode of the podcast, Benjamin Berman discusses why questions and criticism about the Chinese government’s initial response to the novel coronavirus, and its influence over the World Health Organization, […]

As the coronavirus forced countries like Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom into a full lockdown, and while Canada and the United States issued stay-at-home orders, Sweden’s response to the pandemic has been quite different. In this episode of The Brave Podcast, Benjamin Berman takes a closer look at the limited measures taken by the […]

With the coronavirus pandemic still tormenting the world, it’s become clear that the only way to fully escape from our current situation is the development of a vaccine. On this episode of The Brave Podcast, Benjamin Berman talks about the global race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, and how under normal circumstances, vaccine development […]

The situation in the United States is concerning, to say the least. The U.S. now has the most active cases of COVID-19, and tragically, the country has recorded the most deaths in the world related to the disease. In this episode of The Brave Podcast, Benjamin Berman talks about how an increasingly erratic President Donald […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently referred to the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as, “the new normal,” at least until a vaccine is developed. He also stated that it will take months of continued, determined effort on the part of all Canadians to ensure the best possible outcome and the least number of […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest crisis of our lifetime, but it’s important to try to stay positive, not lose hope, and continue to be there for each other – even if that can only be done virtually. On this episode of The Brave Podcast, Benjamin Berman talks about how he remains filled with hope, […]

In Canada, health officials and political leaders from all levels of government are telling Canadians that the next two weeks will be crucial in the effort to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus infection rate. But the far more dire situation unfolding in the United States is giving Canadians an additional cause for concern. On […]

We’re currently living through the worst global health crisis of our lifetime. It’s all thanks to this fucking coronavirus, a pandemic impacting virtually every country in the world. So after being stuck in his apartment for three weeks, Benjamin Berman decided he could either make more bread or launch a podcast. And so, here we […]

After a young women was rambling on for several minutes about her church and “God the mother,” Justin Trudeau tried to take back control of his town hall by making a dumb joke, and the great ‘peoplekind’ controversy was born. Benjamin Berman discusses why it’s all so stupid and a perfect example of conservatives’ propensity […]

The #MeToo movement has hit the world of Canadian politics, as a reckoning would seem to be at hand for those who have abused their political authority and influence to engage in acts of sexual assault or harassment. Benjamin Berman discusses some of the allegations that have shaken the corridors of power in this country, and why […]

Despite facing the biggest controversy of his term in the wake of ethics commissioner’s report, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is responding to unvetted questions from Canadians at several town hall events across Canada. Benjamin Berman shares his views on why Trudeau should be applauded for this, especially when considering how the last prime minister operated. […]

Canadians of all political persuasions don’t like the incessant heckling that goes on in the House of Commons during Question Period, yet many MPs still insist on doing it. Benjamin Berman discusses why he thinks Members of Parliament who heckle are not only being childish, but also totally disrespectful to Canadians.

There’s a lot of impassioned hatred and vitriolic rage directed at Justin Trudeau coming from Canadians on the right. Benjamin Berman turns to what the academic research and experts can tell us to get a better understanding of why so many conservatives have this irrational hostility toward the prime minister.

On the second episode of the podcast, Benjamin Berman talks about the Liberal government’s announced $5.6-million Canada 150 ice rink on Parliament Hill, and why it’s a bad idea and fiscally irresponsible. Benjamin also explains why he thinks those who are generally supportive of the Liberal government should be the first ones to speak out […]

Welcome to the first episode of The Brave Canada Podcast. In this initial episode, Benjamin Berman weighs in on the controversy that was sparked by Lindsey Shepard, the graduate student and teaching assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University who was reprimanded by her supervising professor for playing a video featuring Jordan Peterson, the outspoken and controversial […]