I sat down with National Post columnist Tristin Hopper to discuss Canada's global reputation, the disconnect between the public and government, protesters that disrupt the public with impunity, and lots more. You can find Tristin's articles here: https://nationalpost.com/author/tristinhopper/ You can sign up for a National Post subscription (I have one) here: https://nationalpost.com/subscribe/campaign/reg-trial/ Plus I talk about my surgery and why I've been away for so long and I reflect on Pride Month and share comments I got from listeners on Twitter/X about what Pride means to them. Check out Adam Zivo's article here: https://inmagazine.ca/2021/07/pride-parades-are-fragmenting-thats-inevitable-and-okay/

National Post political commentator Rahim Mohamed joined Ryan to discuss the differences between Canadian and American politics, how The National Post has adapted to the changing media landscape, how COVID-19 impacted political discourse, and lots more. I also monologue on the terrorist proxy group SAMIDOUN, their leader Charlotte Kates and her husband Khaled Barakat who is a senior leader of the Canadian terrorist designated group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). I also talk about how B'nai Brith Canada is calling for the deportation of Charlotte Kates and Khaled Barakat (see their petition here).

Support The Ryan Painter Podcast by signing up for a membership through Patreon. There are many tiers from $1/month to $50/month and opporutnities to contribute to the development and production of the show. You can get early access to podcast episodes, recognition of your contributions to the show, bonus and behind-the-scenes content, digital downloads, merchandise and much more. Sign up to support The Ryan Painter Podcast on Patreon today! Ryan chats with Conservative Party of BC candidate for Victoria - Beacon Hill Tim Theilmann about his run for office, the issues he is focusing on, and why a non-traditional conservative like him is running for a conservative party. Ryan also monologues on the BC Humanists Association's continued efforts to target religion in the public sphere and why it's got him so angry.

In this amazing podcast interview, Ryan sits down with LiUNA Director of Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Victoria Mancinelli to discuss her work and the history of her family with LiUNA, why she's been so strong on fighting back against antisemitism and Jew-hate, the importance of the union movement, and why we need more strong political leadership today. I also monologue on the problems with the mainstream media in Canada today. If you'd like to check out the Victoria Rumble Room Podcast, you can do so on Facebook and Twitter.

Ryan sat down with Kevin Vuong, Member of Parliament for Spadina - Fort York, to discuss his experience being an Independent MP, his fight against antisemitism, what his constituents are concerned about, and his plans for the next election. Ryan also monologues on the state of the BC Conservative Party, why they are polling so high, and what it might mean for BC's October election.

Ryan and Jewish National Fund (JNF) Executive Director for the Pacific Region Michael Sachs sit down to talk about the work undertaken by JNF in support of Israel, the rise of antisemitism, and how the Jewish community is holding together as the war with Hamas and hostage sitution stretches on. You can learn more about JNF's campaigns here. I also monologue on the need to increase support for seniors during a time of staggering unaffordability.

Ariella Kimmel joins Ryan to discuss the rise of antisemitism and her work elevating the stories of Jewish women. Ryan also monologues on his experience in School Board Politics and his recent entry back into local advocacy. Check out the petition to reinstate ⁠School Police Liaison Officers here⁠.

In today's episode I talk about getting off Twitter, a rally I helped organize in support of the Jewish community (with interviews from three rally attendees), and I interview the founder and creative director of Madame Premier Sarah Elder-Chamanara about feminism, antisemitism, ideological alignment, and her very successful brand. Check out Madame Premiere here.

Today's episode is my first SUPER EPISODE. We talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's newest policies regarding transgender people and trans youth in particular with Blaine Badiuk and Adam Zivo. Then I to North America wide to discuss the US election, Canadian politics, and the rise of antisemitism with political analyst and columnist Warren Kinsella. I also monologue about how a lack of leadership has led to the resignation of one of Canada's highest-profile Jewish cabinet ministers (Selina Robinson) and a more general permissiveness of radicals taking over public space.

Ryan and a friend of the show Elena Lawson discuss Elena's autism advocacy and the results, and why she decided to leap from private citizen to political candidate. Elena tells us about her experience during the election and what she learned that she wants to pass onto others.