The Narrative
The Narrative
Richard Rupp & Wyatt Claypool
Political strategist Richard Rupp and The National Telegraph editor Wyatt Claypool talk about Canadian politics from the perspective of theory, strategy, and political narratives. Richard and Wyatt are focusing on less the 'what' and more on the 'why' things happened in Canadian politics and how things could have been different.
Canada's Political Leaders Are Incapable of Listening
TNT Editor Wyatt Claypool and political strategist and organizer Richard Rupp discuss the issue of provincial and federal leaders being incapable of listening to the general public while cluelessly buying into legacy media reporting.
Jan 20, 2022
1 hr 7 min
Erin O'Toole Looking to Wack Another MP and Bernier's Leadership Review
Wyatt Claypool and political strategist Richard Rupp talk about Erin O'Toole seemingly targeting Shannon Stubbs for yet another removal from the Conservative Party caucus, national councilors standing up to O'Toole, and PPC leader Maxime Bernier surviving his leadership review.
Dec 9, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Doug Ford Won't Give up Emergency Powers and Jason Kenney is Trying to Survive
Wyatt Claypool, Richard Rupp, and The Narrative guest Neil Sutter talk about the Ford PCs in Ontario voting through Motion 8 only on a voice vote to extend Bill 195 to March of 2022, Randy Hillier not showing up to oppose them, and Jason Kenney attempting to hold onto UCP leadership in Alberta.
Dec 6, 2021
1 hr 16 min
Talking New Blue Party and the 2022 Ontario Election with Jim Karahalios
Wyatt Claypool and Richard Rupp have New Blue Party of Ontario leader Jim Karahalios on the show to talk about the New Blue Party, the upcoming Ontario election in 2020, and Randy Hillier acting like he is controlled opposition and starting his own party. 
Nov 20, 2021
1 hr 23 min
Is MPP Randy Hillier Controlled Opposition?
Wyatt Claypool, political strategist Richard Rupp, and this week's guest Micah Ryu discuss the two recent political developments with Randy Hillier's new Ontario political party and whether or not it seems like controlled opposition, as well as Erin O'Toole snubbing Leslyn Lewis and Marilyn Gladu for Shadow Cabinet positions based on their pro-liberty views.
Nov 13, 2021
1 hr 8 min
Trudeau's COP26 Virtue Signalling is a Tired Act
Wyatt Claypool and Richard Rupp discuss Justin Trudeau at COP26 and how his repeated and increasingly radical virtue-signaling seems to be a media strategy that is growing tired as well as the Virginia and New Jersey governor races and what Canadians should take away from them. 
Nov 8, 2021
1 hr 2 min
How Effective is Protesting?
Wyatt Claypool and political strategist Richard Rupp discuss how effective protest is, especially when protesting mandates and lockdowns, and what the most effective ways for regular citizens to direct change are.
Oct 22, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Trudeau takes his Massive Ego on Vacation
Wyatt Claypool and Richard Rupp discuss Trudeau skipping out on his new federal holiday in order to go surfing in Tofino. What does this say about ego in politics and how it can undermine politicians?
Oct 6, 2021
55 min
Incoming Parade of Liberal Scandals!
TNT Editor Wyatt Claypool and political strategist Richard Rupp discuss the new slate of Liberal scandals already consuming the minority government that may put Justin Trudeau on his back foot for the next while.
Sep 27, 2021
1 hr 1 min
The Narrative Episode 12: Trudeau Wasted Everyone's Time
Wyatt Claypool and political strategist Richard Rupp discuss how the election is shaping up and how the results seem to be indicating a stalemate in Parliament. They will also talk about whether or not the result of a Liberal minority or Conservative minority government will end Justin Trudeau's political career due to his failure to secure a majority.
Sep 22, 2021
1 hr 5 min
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