Canadaland

Over 200 candidates, a riding bigger than Switzerland and an immense amount of pressure on the leader of the opposition. To find out who (and what) Pierre is up against, host Sam Konnert travels to the riding to meet the candidates taking him on.Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Bonnie Critchley, Sarah Spanier, Monte Solberg, Michael Harris, Jayson CowanBackground reading:Independents up against Poilievre say they’re ‘standing up’ for their community – CTV NewsPoilievre wants bill to stop 'longest ballot scam' introduced this fall – CBC NewsAlberta byelection candidates reported 'potentially threatening' comments: RCMP – CBC NewsPoilievre has to contend with Alberta separatists as he vies for a Commons seat – CBC NewsFalice Chin: A tale of two (Poilievre) ridings – The HubSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep B