The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
This week, we’re releasing a special episode of TKP with Pierre Poilievre.
While we don’t often tackle politics on the show, we are trying to improve political discourse by offering a platform for both sides to speak with depth and nuance.
This episode covers the economy, media, free speech, immigration, corporate subsidies, and more. (And before you ask, the same invite was extended to both Pierre and Prime Minister Mark Carney).
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Approximate Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:31) What is the Role of Government?
(03:31) Canadian National Identity
(05:52) Canada’s Global Role
(07:33) Immigration: Problems & Solutions
(09:37) What’s Going Right?
(14:50) Second & Third Order Consequences
(17:52) Government Spending & Economic Prospects
(20:05) Positioning: Canada & the United States
(24:36) Canada & Foreign Companies
(26:57) Fighting for Canada Long Term
(30:05) Weaponized Complexity
(31:52) What Role Does the Media Play?
(37:49) Rapid Fire: Get to Know Pierre
(47:44) Maintaining Hope in Politics
(49:06) The Drug Crisis
(54:00) Bringing Hope into 2026
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