Elbows Up

By: Jordan Heath-Rawlings Laura Palmer Mat Keselman
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  • Summary

  • A podcast for Canada, in a dangerous new world. The global order is shifting under our feet. Our best friend might become an enemy. It’s a psychic shock, and a threat to our sovereignty that demands a response. It's also an opportunity. So, what are we going to do about it? Longtime journalist and podcast host Jordan Heath-Rawlings (The Big Story, The Gravy Train) examines this strange new world and gives Canadians real work we can take on right now, individually and as a country, to emerge from the chaos strong and free. This isn't a show about picking a fight. It's a show about being ready for one.
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Episodes
  • Let's build a Civil Defence Corps!

    Let's build a Civil Defence Corps!
    Mar 11 2025

    Countries like Sweden and Finland, that live near a hostile power, have made huge investments in civil defence, preparing their citizens to respond to any emergency, from an environmental catastrophe to foreign interference and even invasion.

    Canada has done this in the past as well, just not for decades. What would a modern Canadian Civil Defence Corps look like?

    Host Jordan Heath-Rawlings and producer Laura Palmer speak with Peter MacLeod, principal of MASS LBP and the author, with Richard Johnson, of Democracy’s Second Act (out this fall from the University of Toronto’s Aevo Press).

    First, Jordan explains what made us make Elbows Up, what you can expect from it and how you can help us shape it. Then (10:26), Jordan and Peter discuss exactly what a new era of civil defence would mean, and (27:00) how Canada can achieve it. Finally, the three of us share our thoughts on why so many Canadians are feeling moved to action now.

    Feedback from listeners is so, so welcome. If you have something to say, email us: helllo.elbowsup@gmail.com.
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    42 mins
  • Welcome to Elbows Up!

    Welcome to Elbows Up!
    Mar 7 2025

    The world is shifting under our feet. This is a podcast about how Canada can stay strong and free, forever. And what exactly we need to do that.

    Feedback from listeners is so, so welcome. If you have something to say, email us: helllo.elbowsup@gmail.com.
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    2 mins

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