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Canadian politics, scored in real time.
Now You Know with Rob Snow turns Canadian politics into a daily sequence of evidence, argument, and public consequence. The show moves from Parliament Hill fights and party strategy to economic policy, public services, and Talk Back calls.
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Now You Know with Rob Snow is structured Canadian talk radio for listeners who follow politics through consequences rather than slogans. It moves quickly. The show usually begins by lining up the day’s facts, clips, names, numbers, and institutional stakes before turning those details into a sharper public question. Recent episodes are dominated by Mark Carney’s Liberals, Pierre Poliev’s Conservatives, and the unsettled arithmetic of Parliament. By-elections are not treated as isolated horse-race events; they become evidence of momentum, weakness, majority control, and party morale. Floor crossings receive the same treatment. Marilyn Gladue’s switch from Conservative to Liberal is framed through loyalty, voter consent, Carney’s coalition-building, and Poliev’s problem of keeping his caucus together. The show is comfortable with hard political vocabulary, but it stays accessible. It explains caucus day, question period, minority-versus-majority stakes, by-election results, and leadership pressure without slowing into a civics lecture. Economic arguments recur often. When Poliev attacks Carney’s economic judgment and academic background, the program places the insult beside Carney’s resume, the House of Commons exchange, and the broader fight over taxes, inflation, and credibility. Public-service policy gets similar treatment. Canada Post’s plan to end home delivery is discussed through rural post offices, mobility exceptions, parcel competition, unionized costs, bailouts, and the claim that losses cannot continue. Fridays widen the aperture. Talk Back turns the show from analysis into a public forum, with callers weighing in on mail delivery, minimum wage, Trudeau after politics, and other live issues. The tone is direct but not careless. It has room for dry phrasing and sharp political labels, yet it keeps returning to practical questions: what changed, what does it cost, who gains power, and what happens next. International news appears when it hits markets, security, or Canadian attention. The Iran ceasefire episode connects Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, oil prices, nuclear claims, and the Strait of Hormuz to a broader sense of risk. Advertisements and radio bumpers sometimes crowd the openings, but the editorial center is clear once the news sequence begins. The show suits people who want Canadian politics with receipts, caller pressure, and a daily sense of where the story is moving.
Made for: For listeners who follow Canadian politics, Parliament Hill strategy, public spending, and talk-radio caller reaction. It fits people who want context, clips, and consequences without a long academic windup.
What sets it apart: The show’s strength is its evidence-first radio rhythm: political clips, hard numbers, institutional stakes, and caller judgment placed side by side. It feels live to the day without becoming only a reaction machine.
Now You Know with Rob Snow is a dynamic radio show that captures of mood of Canadians with the latest in current events, politics and the popular “Talkback Hour” where you get your say on the issues of the day. Hosted by Rob Snow alongside producer Curtis Geroux, the show offers analysis, engaging interviews and proves that critical thinking is not dead.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Rob Snow turns Canadian policy disputes into pointed call-in conversations grounded in household costs, public services, and political choices.
Rob Snow turns Canadian public affairs into a direct exchange between a firm host and callers working through the consequences. Federal party leadership and parliamentary conflict lead into questions about energy policy, household wealth, public services, and wages, giving Now…
Rob Snow turns Ottawa's arguments into a phone-in referendum, with your kitchen table holding a ballot.
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A call-in politics hour that turns a tax-and-mail fight into a live public argument.
This episode is built around a sharp political clash: Pierre Poilievre takes aim at Mark Carney's economic record and academic credentials, then the focus shifts to Canada Post's plan to end most home delivery.
A talk-radio politics hour that turns leadership drama into a sharper argument about housing wealth and fairness.
Now You Know keeps its focus on the practical fallout of Canadian politics: a trade talk update, questions about relief at the pumps, and Avi Lewis's first real test as NDP leader as he tries to hold the federal party together while the Alberta and Saskatchewan NDP leaders draw…
A grounded talk-radio hour about an NDP reset and the fairness question around it.
Rob Snow centers the hour on Avi Lewis’s rise to the NDP leadership and the harder question behind it: can a party with six MPs and no official status in the House of Commons still make a comeback?
A fast political hour that treats each headline as a live dispute.
Rob Snow spends the hour moving from Donald Trump's shifting Iran deadline to the gap between presidential confidence and Republican concern, then into a caller-driven stretch on supervised drug consumption sites and government-run grocery stores.
Ottawa ceremony gives way to a plainspoken argument about energy policy and household costs.
Rob Snow starts with Parliament and the annual prayer breakfast in Ottawa, then moves into question period and a talk-back on the energy price shock. The call-in section keeps circling the same thing: household costs.
NPR reporters like Tamara Keith and Miles Parks unpack the day's Washington story on a daily panel.
Indiana politics with the volume up.
California politics, measured under pressure.
Brazilian politics, explained through consequences.
Christian encouragement for culture, news, and calling.
Rob Snow opens by taking on Pierre Poilievre's attack on Mark Carney's economic record and academic credentials.
This episode analyzes a heated political debate in Canada's House of Commons where opposition leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic education and credentials.
This episode analyzes the contrasting political dynamics on Parliament Hill during Caucus Day, focusing on Liberal celebrations after by-election wins versus Conservative struggles with disappointing results.
This episode discusses how the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, have transformed their minority government into a majority through recent by-election victories, including in the safe seat of University Rosedale.
This episode discusses the potential for the Liberal Party to secure a majority government through three federal by-elections, highlighting Prime Minister Carney's recent convention speech and party successes.
Rob Snow discusses Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's reaction to another MP defecting to the Liberals, accusing him of undermining democracy.
A Conservative MP defects to the Liberals, and the host analyzes the implications for Canadian politics.
Rob Snow reports on the U.S.
Rob Snow discusses President Trump's deadline for Iran and the threat of bombing, with analysis and listener call-ins.
This episode covers the surge in oil prices following President Trump's speech on the war in Iran, analyzing the market impact and political rhetoric.
Rob Snow discusses the latest on the Iran conflict, including Trump's upcoming speech, gas prices, and claims of regime change.
Rob Snow opens with a trade-talk update and the question of whether drivers will get any relief at the pumps.
Rob Snow opens on Avi Lewis's victory.
Rob Snow opens with another Iran deadline update and the politics around Trump's claims of progress.
Rob Snow opens with the House of Commons’ odd whiplash between civility and confrontation.
This episode discusses Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's upcoming appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, analyzing its political implications and past context.
This episode discusses recent political developments in Canada, focusing on Liberal Party successes, Prime Minister Mark Carney's activities, and Ontario's economic protection plans.
This episode discusses the political debate in Canada's House of Commons about the war in Iran, highlighting Prime Minister Carney's absence and opposition criticism of his inconsistent stance.
Rob Snow discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's evolving stance on Canadian participation in the Iran war and the political scrutiny surrounding it.
Prime Minister Carney faces media questions about his support for U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran during a news conference in Sydney.
The episode discusses the spike in oil and gas prices due to the war in Iran, its impact on Canadian drivers, and political reactions.
Rob Snow discusses Prime Minister Carney's trip to India to rebuild ties and pursue a free trade agreement.
Rob Snow discusses Trump's State of the Union address and its highlights, including the U.S.
Rob Snow discusses the upcoming State of the Union address by President Trump, including reactions and subplots.
Rob Snow discusses Trump's tariff war and its implications, with listener call-ins.
This episode covers the arrest of former Prince Andrew on his 66th birthday for allegedly sharing confidential government material with Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegations.
Rob Snow discusses the Conservative Party's loss of another MP to the Liberals, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre's leadership despite his strong convention support.
Prime Minister Carney announces a major defense spending plan for Canada, including doubling expenditures and creating defense jobs.
A news radio show covering Canadian current events, including a tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, with analysis and listener interaction.
This episode reports on a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where 10 people were killed, including the suspect, with multiple victims found at a residence and a school.
The episode discusses rampant speculation about a potential snap election in Canada, with analysis of Prime Minister Carney's stance and political dynamics.
Rob Snow discusses the renewed popularity of former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and analyzes Canadian politics in the age of Trump.
Rob Snow discusses the Conservative Party's focus on rising grocery costs and fuel prices in the House of Commons, blaming Liberal policies.
Former Prime Ministers Stephen Harper and Jacques Chrétien share a stage, discussing Canadian unity and national pride.