The National: Rex Murphy Video Podcast
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Podcast Description
Love him or hate him, Rex gives his take on topics in the news, from pop culture to politics.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoEpisode 28 - Rex on the Royals | Rex shares his thoughts on Prince Charles and Camilla's royal Canadian tour, as well as his feelings about the rest of the royal family. | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoEpisode 27 - Mulcair vs. the West | Tom Mulcair is offering the most puzzling debut performance of any leader of the Opposition in recent times, says Rex. | 5/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoEpisode 26 - Mulcair's Mistake | NDP leader Tom Mulcair's remarks about the oilsands have been his biggest mistake since becoming a national leader, says Rex. | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoEpisode 25 - Should Conrad Black Come Back? | Rex Murphy on Conrad Black and whether or not he should return to Canada. | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoEpisode 24 - Quebec Student Protests | It shouldn’t take a university degree to realize that vandalism is not protest, says Rex Murphy. | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoEpisode 23 - The Leafs' Apology | Rex has hockey on his mind this week and he has some choice words for the Toronto Maple Leafs. | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoEpisode 22 - Peter MacKay and the F-35 Controversy | The F-35 controversy reveals a new definition of ministerial responsibility – it now means the ability to assign blame downwards, says Rex. | 4/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoEpisode 21 - Rex On The Budget | Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the federal budget. | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoEpisode 20 - The NDP Race | Rex Murphy weighs in on the NDP leadership convention and asks whether the party can appeal to all regions of the country. | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoEpisode 19 - iRex | Rex shares his thoughts on Apple, and it's a bite the tech giant might not like. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoEpisode 18 - Rex on Robocalls | Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the robocall scandal. | 2/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoEpisode 17 - Justin Trudeau's Canada | Rex once called Pierre Trudeau the "greatest Canadian ever," but he has some choice words about the recent musings of his eldest son, Justin. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoEpisode 16 - A Model Royal | To mark this year's Diamond Jubilee, Rex Murphy considers the accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth, arguing that she has successfully guided the British monarchy into a new millennium. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoEpisode 15 - U.S. Primaries | Rex weighs in on the U.S. primaries. | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoEpisode 14 - Liberal Leadership | Rex weighs in on the future of the Liberal Party. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoEpisode 13 - Rex on Ralph Klein | Rex shares his thoughts on Ralph Klein and explains why the former Alberta premier deserves special recognition. | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoEpisode 12 - The Republican Race | Rex shares his thoughts on the Iowa caucuses. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoEpisode 11 - Rex Murphy's Year-Ender | Rex looks back on the news stories of 2011. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoEpisode 10 - Stale Scripts | The Attawapiskat crisis has revealed how frigid and abrasive and suspicious the exchange between native leadership and Canadian authorities still is. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoEpisode 9 - Defending Canada's Oil Sands | Rex comes to the defence of Canada's oil sands as the country faces scrutiny at a climate conference in Durban, South Africa. | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoEpisode 8 - Out of Play | Rex Murphy argues that the NDP leadership race is taking most of the party’s talent out of play, something the Liberals will use to their advantage. | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoEpisode 7 - The Ball Ban | Rex Murphy weighs in on the idea of banning hard balls from the schoolyard. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoEpisode 6 - Remembering What's Been Endured | Rex Murphy notes Remembrance Day and how regard is deepening for both Canadian veterans and soldiers now serving. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoEpisode 5 - Cuppa Woe | Rex Murphy is steamed over Tim Horton's decision to start offering lattes and cappuccinos along the lines of Starbucks. | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoEpisode 4 - A Final Few Minutes with Andy Rooney | Rex offers his take on veteran journalist Andy Rooney, who is leaving 60 Minutes at the age of 92. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoEpisode 3 - Celebrating our Past | Rex calls Harper's naming of an Ottawa office building after a former prime minister "the Diefenbaker Renaissance". Will it catch on? | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoEpisode 2 - Membership Has Its Privileges | Party members across the country seem to be sidelining the top Quebec NDP leadership candidate, Thomas Mulcair. Bad move, says Rex. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoEpisode 1 - Harper's Free Ride | The tendency to run Canada like it was an extension of Harper Inc. will be very intense with a Conservative majority in the House, the NDP preoccupied, and the Liberals weak from their recent rout at the polls, says Rex. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoEpisode 22 - Jack Layton: The Smiling Warrior | Rex Murphy presents a tribute to the late Jack Layton. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 29 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
This is a masterpiece of political journalism
Occasionally, speaking with a tone of derision and mockery, but in reality providing a great deal of insight into a realm of modern politics, painstakingly seeking reason in the current of plentiful events (both national & worldwide). Rex Murphy is one of its own kind. A world-class narrator and wordsmith. A must-have for those seeking reality check in the plethora of dubious affairs staged on the social and political scenes of our times. One may or may not agree with his opinion, but ignoring his voice is second to impossible. Simply riveting. Thank you Rex. You're doing a great job.
Grain of salt
I find his rantings, with his apparent command on the english language, often non-sensical. However, I appreciate the time given so he can share his opinions. He is the host of the important program "Cross Country Check-up", and I often wonder if he hand picked his guests.
But its not all negative. I do have a respect for the man and his skills.
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