Matt Gurney doesn’t pull punches — and in this episode, he lays out why much of Canadian political theatre feels scripted. From gala speeches to staged relatability, what the public sees is rarely the full story.

He explains why politicians adopt narrow personas, how media bailouts damaged trust, and what makes political hypocrisy so visible on platforms like TikTok and Google. Plus: his blunt take on why Elizabeth May’s Green Party isn’t attracting new talent and how Jagmeet Singh became politically invisible post-election.

This isn’t a conspiracy — it’s a candid audit of the political media machine from someone who’s seen it up close.

GUEST:
Matt Gurney
@‌mattgurney
The Line | Line Editor | Substack

RUNDOWN:
Offering a behind-the-scenes perspective, Matt Gurney details how political personas, media mingling, and partisan ads are reshaping Canada's accountability landscape.

Originally aired on 2025-12-02

Matt Gurney doesn&rsquo;t pull punches &mdash; and in this episode, he lays out why much of Canadian political theatre feels scripted. From gala speeches to staged relatability, what the public sees is rarely the full story.
He explains why politicians adopt narrow personas, how media bailouts damaged trust, and what makes political hypocrisy so visible on platforms like TikTok and Google. Plus: his blunt take on why Elizabeth May&rsquo;s Green Party isn&rsquo;t attracting new talent and how Jagmeet Singh became politically invisible post-election.
This isn&rsquo;t a conspiracy &mdash; it&rsquo;s a candid audit of the political media machine from someone who&rsquo;s seen it up close.
GUEST: Matt Gurney @&zwnj;mattgurney <a href="http://readtheline.ca">The Line | Line Editor | Substack</a>
RUNDOWN: Offering a behind-the-scenes perspective, Matt Gurney details how political personas, media mingling, and partisan ads are reshaping Canada's accountability landscape.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-02

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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