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Hosted by Éric Grenier, The Writ podcast explores the world of elections and politics in Canada.
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The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice
48:09
The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice
The Pollster Panel is back to break down the state of public opinion in federal politics.
 • Éric Grenier
36:54
Ep. 146: What's at stake in Newfoundland and Labrador's election
Amanda Bittner and Sarah Smellie discuss the ongoing election campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador.
 • Éric Grenier
41:45
Ep. 145: Behind the scenes on the last days of a campaign
Three campaign veterans describe what happens over the final days of an election campaign.
 • Éric Grenier
35:55
Ep. #144: How elections are called
Meg Banks from the CBC's Decision Desk joins me to explain how the networks will call the election on Monday night.
 • Éric Grenier
42:51
Ep. #143: Where the polls are before the debates and where they go next
The Pollster Panel surveys the current landscape, the reliability of the polls and how they'll be used in the final stretches.
 • Éric Grenier
44:53
Ep. 142: When to dump your candidate — and dump on your opponents
How parties vet their candidates and dig up dirt on their opponents. Plus, what to make of the rallies?
 • Éric Grenier
38:07
Ep. #141: Is it baked-in or could the polls change?
The Pollster Panel is back to break down how the first stage of the campaign has impacted public opinion.
 • Éric Grenier
35:36
Ep. #140: Parties plan, the election gods laugh
Three veteran campaigners discuss how parties prepare for the first days of an election — and how it's gone so far.
 • Éric Grenier
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