Skaana host Mark Leiren-Young breaks out his political pundit persona and talks about the Canadian election, how Trump upended the Canadian election and Canada and why that new baby orca needs a name NOW! A special audience Q&A episode with producer, Bug Lewis, asking the audience questions! “Don’t vote for the guy who doesn’t believe there’s a problem with the climate.” Made in Canada, eh Shownotes: 1:30 Mark’s background as a satirist and a political journalist and columnist. 3:00 Meet Skaana producer and audio engineer, Bug Lewis! 3:45 The scoop on the new J-pod baby – the Southern Resident orca – and why Suttles’ new baby needs a name NOW! So for now, Mark names the baby “Bug!” 10:30 Who should a Canadian environmental voters vote for in this election? “Don’t vote for the guy who doesn’t believe there’s a problem with the climate.” 12:00 Pierre Pollution boasts about being endorsed by Carbon Tax Campbell. The origin of Canadian carbon taxes. 16:00 Thoughts on our new – and hopefully future – Prime Minister, Mark Carney. 17:45 On not being a fan of the Green Party of Canada. “Here’s where I’m going to break a few hearts… I do not think the Green party does what it does very effectively… I do not see a there there.” 20:35 The history of Skaana and our documentary about the past, present and future of the Southern Resident Orcas. 23:40 Trump’s impact on Canada’s election, Canadian politics and how Canada has changed since Trump started talking about taking over our country. 26:10 “The flag is back, baby.” 34:25 Forgive Us, We’re Canadian – performed by Mark Leiren-Young and Mike McCormick from The Arrogant Worms. Skaana podcasts connect you to news and experts and their discussions about environments, oceans, and orcas. Skaana homepage Mark’s homepage Join and support the Pod at Patreon Subscribe to the Skaana newsletter on Substack Subscribe to Mark Leiren-Young’s newsletter on Substack Spotify Apple The Orca Bites Podcast (on anchor) Skaana on Medium……www.orcatales.com Skaana on social media: Facebook Bluesky Instagram Mark on social media: Facebook Instagram Threads Mark Leiren-Young as drawn by Ken Steacy. Support Our Guest All the stuff above And Local Anxiety, Forgive Us We’re Canadian, is on Spotify!  Books and classes for sale from Team Skaana **Amazon links are affiliate links and support our podcast, thanks for clicking!** Octopus Ocean by Mark Leiren-Young Sharks Forever by Mark Leiren-Young Audiobooks by Mark Leiren-Young (Killer Whale Who Changed the World, Orcas Everywhere & Never Shoot a Stampede Queen) on Audible.com The Killer Whale Who Changed the World – print and e-book The Killer Whale Who Changed the World on Spotify Orcas Everywhere on Spotify Orcas Everywhere; Orcas of the Salish Sea & Big Whales, Small World  Paint the Ocean You Wish to See with Rayne Ellycrys Benu The Force of Doubt by Rayne Ellycrys Benu