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Full Comment

Brian Lilley

Booking Overview

A weekly political interview podcast focused on Canadian politics, public policy, international affairs, and contentious cultural debates, typically featuring academics, political strategists, senior policy professionals, authors, and media commentators. Credible pitches include prominent political analysts, former government officials, foreign-policy experts, authors with timely public-affairs arguments, and experienced journalists; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized expertise and a strong perspective on current Canadian issues.

Metrics

Episodes: 286

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 197.0k subscribers

Instagram: 98.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

postmediapodcasts@gmail.com

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Host

Brian Lilley - Canadian journalist, political commentator, and author known for covering federal politics and public affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized political analysts, former government officials and senior political staff, public-policy experts, academics, authors, strategists, and journalists with direct expertise in Canadian politics or major public-affairs issues.
Required Achievements:  
Authored a book on politics, public policy, society, or journalism, Held senior government, political campaign, or party leadership roles, Directed or led policy research at a university or think tank, Built a substantial professional profile as a political commentator or journalist

Recent Guest Discussions

Carlo Dade - Canada’s Potential Shift Toward Stronger European Ties And The Policy Rationale For Pursuing That Option.

Anand Menon - The Feasibility, Challenges, And Risks Of Canada Pursuing Closer Economic And Political Cooperation With Europe.

Ginny Roth - Conservative Party Repositioning, Leadership Strategy, And Restoring Political Momentum And Caucus Discipline.

Ian Brodie - Conservative Party Strategy, Pierre Poilievre’s Political Positioning, Caucus Management, And Rebuilding Voter Support.

Stuart Thomson - Political Messaging Surrounding The Canada-u.s. Trade Conflict, Federal Politics, And The Electoral Consequences Of Economic Damage.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Analysis, Canadian Politics, Public Policy, Political Strategy

Episodes

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The ‘disruptive’ professor who refuses to be censored

October 12, 2026

Frances Widdowson was fired from her tenured professorship at a Calgary university after criticizing Black Lives Matter. She has been arrested on other campuses when she tried to engage students in debates about residential schools. Now she’s suing one university for $3 million, alleging it defamed her by accusing her of spreading hate and disinformation. She tells Brian she won’t be stopped because she believes she’s doing what academics are supposed to do: research, question and argue to ge...

Don’t wait up for history’s costliest hypothetical pipeline

October 05, 2026

It’s another announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. And it’s about the same West Coast pipeline they’ve announced before. This time it’s been designated a project of “national interest.” Still undetermined is whether it’s of interest to investors and shippers. Joining Brian are Chris Varcoe, Postmedia’s western business columnist, and Lorne Gunter, political columnist. They discuss the likelihood of this pipeline ever happening, the battles yet to fig...

What was B.C.’s David Eby thinking by calling the maddest Canadian election ever?

September 28, 2026

If you’ve got a majority government with two years left and an unpopular record to defend, calling a snap election might not seem like a great idea. But it did to B.C. Premier David Eby. Brian is joined by B.C. politics columnists Vaughn Palmer (Vancouver Sun) and Les Leyne (Victoria Times-Colonist) to try to find method in Eby’s seeming madness. They consider his scheme to pounce on his rivals’ disarray, with the Conservatives at war over a divisive leader. But they seem to be quickly recons...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Full Comment?

Full Comment is hosted by Brian Lilley. Its publicly listed email is postmediapodcasts@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Full Comment?

The publicly listed email for Full Comment: postmediapodcasts@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Full Comment have?

Podseeker estimates Full Comment reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Full Comment?

Full Comment typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized political analysts, former government officials and senior political staff, public-policy experts, academics, authors, strategists, and journalists with direct expertise in Canadian politics or major public-affairs issues. Common among recent guests: Authored a book on politics, public policy, society, or journalism; Held senior government, political campaign, or party leadership roles; Directed or led policy research at a university or think tank. Recent guests include Carlo Dade, Anand Menon, and Ginny Roth.

How hard is it to get booked on Full Comment?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Full Comment cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Analysis, Canadian Politics, Public Policy, and Political Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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