Power Lines
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 36
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: Canada
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
producer@nationalobserver.com
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Host
Max Fawcett - Canadian journalist and columnist covering politics, energy, climate and public affairs.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Trevor Tombe - The Economics Of Alberta Separation, Provincial Debt, Taxation, Pensions, Public Services And Borrowing Costs.
Anthony Koch - Canadian Conservatism, The Conservative Party's Response To Prime Minister Mark Carney, And The Influence Of Donald Trump And MAGA On Canadian Conservative Politics.
Sara Hastings-Simon - Renewable Energy Growth, Future Oil Demand, Canada's Energy Transition, Carbon Capture, Climate Policy And Alberta's Data-centre Expansion.
Patrick Lennox - Foreign Interference, Disinformation And Canada's National Security Risks.
Heather Exner-Pirot - Canada's Energy Strategy, Fossil-fuel Demand, Renewable Energy Growth And The Economic Case For New Pipelines.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Why young Canadians can't afford the lives their parents had with Ali Amad
October 12, 2026
Max Fawcett speaks with journalist Ali Amad, author of the Maclean's feature The Great Generational Rip-Off, to discuss why homeownership, starting a family and saving for retirement have become increasingly difficult for younger Canadians. They also explore potential solutions, including reforms to Old Age Security, taxing wealth and finding a fairer way to share Canada's resources across generations. Read Ali's Maclean's story, The Great Generational Rip-Off: https://maclean...
Who is Danielle Smith, really? with Jeremy Appel
October 09, 2026
Who is Danielle Smith, really? And how did she make one of the most remarkable political comebacks in Alberta history? Max Fawcett sits down with Alberta journalist Jeremy Appel, author of the new book Dark Phoenix: The Rise, Fall, and Re-emergence of Danielle Smith, to unpack the political career of Alberta's premier. Music credit: Energy Rock Bundle by Basspartout, via EnvatoPrefer watching? Full video episodes are available on Canada's National Observer YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast...
A Calgary Liberal MP on separatism, pipelines & Western alienation with Corey Hogan
October 05, 2026
Corey Hogan is a Liberal MP for Calgary Confederation and a former senior Alberta government official who has worked under both the NDP and UCP. He and Max discuss Alberta’s upcoming referendum -- including Danielle Smith’s approach to separatism and why conservative politicians have been “playing with the separatist live wires.” The two also dig into Western alienation and Hogan’s argument that Western Canada has too often been treated as an afterthought.Music credit: Energy Rock Bundle by B...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Power Lines?
Power Lines is hosted by Max Fawcett. Its publicly listed email is producer@nationalobserver.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 Power Lines?
The publicly listed email for Power Lines: producer@nationalobserver.com.
How many listeners does Power Lines have?
Podseeker estimates Power Lines reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Power Lines?
Power Lines typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established economists, academics, political strategists, policy researchers, energy professionals and national-security experts with authoritative knowledge of Canadian public affairs. Common among recent guests: Senior roles in academia, government, political strategy, think tanks or industry; Recognized expertise in Canadian politics, energy, climate, economics or national security; Published research, policy analysis or professional work relevant to current Canadian affairs. Recent guests include Trevor Tombe, Anthony Koch, and Sara Hastings-Simon.
How hard is it to get booked on Power Lines?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Power Lines cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Energy Policy, Climate Change, and National Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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