In the Trenches Podcast With Ernest Snooks

Feb 09 2024
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In The Trenches Podcast is a podcast that explores the complex world of Newfoundland and Labrador politics. From guest interviews with MHA's past and present to advocacy organizations, In The Trenches has you covered.Host Ernest Snooks has been navigating political trenches from Newfoundland to Peru for the last several years.In The Trenches mission to bring a common sense approach to the complex nature of NL politics, further educate the public and ever have a laugh or two. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected].

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Episode 32B: On being an international student in Canada

Feb 09 2024 12 mins  
In this interview, Ernest sits down with Neha Kumari, an MBA Student at Memorial University to get her experience as an international student in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Episode 32A: On being an international student in Canada

Jan 22 2024 16 mins  
On this special edition of In The Trenches, Ernest talks with Atharva Pathak about his experience coming to Canada as an international student. This episode is part of a series on the international student experience here in Canada. Atharva is originally from Nagpur, Maharashtra, and holds a bachelor's degree in computer science. In 2021, he relocated to Canada to pursue a mas

In The Trenches with Ernest Snooks - Ep. 31 - Inflation & its impact w/ Renaud Brossard

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On this new episode of In The Trenches with Ernest Snooks, Ernest and Renaud Brossard, Senior Director of Communications with the Montreal Economic Institute. Ernest and Renaud discuss a variety of topics related to inflation, energy policy, sensible government spending and, surprisingly, the positive side of the Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Policy.

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May 25 2022 72 mins  
On this episode the boys are pleased to sit down with Independent MHA for Mount Pearl-Southlands, Mr. Paul Lane. Paul is a seasoned veteran when it comes to politics starting as councillor, then deputy mayor, than became MHA, representing both the PC's and Liberals before becoming an Independent member of the House of Assembly.This episode the boys cover everything from the ol

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May 18 2022 84 mins  
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Budget Special 2022 with Renaud Brossard

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A Conversation with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Part 2

Mar 22 2022 78 mins  
On this episode the boys are pleased to welcome back Renaud Brossard. Follow us at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon

Health Accord Part 1 - Tell me Bout the Good Old Days

Mar 08 2022 87 mins  
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Talking Fiscal Woes With The Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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On this episode, Ernest and Lenny are delighted to welcome Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Quebec and Atlantic Director, Renaud Brossard to the show. With a conversation around, taxes, crazy spending, decentralization and even alcohol. Please check out the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at their website https://www.taxpayer.com/ and their own podcast at https://www.taxpayer.com

Regionalization Part 2

Feb 15 2022 75 mins  
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