Closing the Gap in Newfoundland and Labrador News & Politics Podcasts

2026 is off to a very good start for anyone who wants to better understand Newfoundland and Labrador news and politics—and prefers to listen rather than scroll.

Clients and colleagues often ask how I stay so attuned to political nuance, geopolitical dynamics, and the significance of subtle wording or seemingly minor decisions that signal what’s coming next. The answer is simple (albeit not very cool): constant media consumption from across the partisan and non-partisan spectrum. If I’m driving, walking, at the arena, or tackling my kids never-ending laundry pile, there’s a strong chance I have an AirPod in and a political podcast playing.

While federal politics offers no shortage of varied audio content, Newfoundland and Labrador–specific coverage has long lagged behind. It’s a gap I’ve been complaining about for years. Friends usually suggest Netflix and a deep breath.

That gap is finally starting to be filled.

Over the past few months, two very different—but equally strong—Newfoundland and Labrador podcasts have launched:

In late October, Adam Walsh and the team at CBC Newfoundland and Labrador introduced This Is Newfoundland and Labrador. Each 20–25 minute episode takes a thoughtful deep dive into timely local issues, offering a level of context and depth that television, print, and online formats rarely allow. This is a news podcast, not politics specific. But it is allowing discussions that are usually unsaid, or kept very short, to unfold in an informative way. I truly hope people tune in and it continues.

Then, over the holidays, AllNewfoundlandandLabrador editor Alex Bill teamed up with former provincial minister Andrew Parsons to launch The Honourable and the Hack. It’s politics beyond the headlines—candid, behind-the-scenes conversations that feel more like what’s said over a coffee or a beer than at a press conference. Strong guests, improving banter, and a genuinely different perspective. Their latest episode included some 2026 predictions so I’ll make my own: this podcast will quickly build a loyal audience and will continue to grow throughout the year.

For anyone who wants to be more informed about Newfoundland and Labrador politics, these are excellent places to start. Both are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Honourable and the Hack is also on YouTube, and CBC’s podcast is available on its website (and likely CBC Gem). Their latest episode included some 2026 predictions so I’ll make my own: this podcast will quickly have a devoted audience and will continue throughout the year.

Here’s to more access, better context, and stronger political discourse in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026.

And disappointing news for my family and friends: I won’t be trading political podcasts for Netflix anytime soon.

If you have a burning desire to analyze and talk politics more, reach out.