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The Line

Matt Gurney, Jen Gerson

Booking Overview

This Canadian politics and current-affairs show is primarily host-led, with occasional interviews featuring economists, international-affairs correspondents, academics, and prominent business founders. Credible pitch candidates include Canadian policy experts, economists, foreign-policy and defence analysts, and business leaders with substantive perspectives on national issues; booking difficulty is medium because guests need strong subject expertise and clear relevance but need not be household names.

Metrics

Episodes: 237

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 6.7k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

lineeditor@protonmail.com

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Host

Matt Gurney - Canadian journalist and political commentator covering national politics, international affairs, economics, and public policy.

Jen Gerson - Canadian journalist and political commentator covering Canadian politics, public policy, international affairs, and current events.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized expertise in Canadian politics, economics, international affairs, defence, or public policy, or senior leadership in a significant Canadian business or organization.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or professional authority in a relevant policy or economic field, Substantive experience covering international affairs or geopolitical issues, Founded, led, or built a notable Canadian company or organization

Recent Guest Discussions

Jack Parrock - Canada-european Union Relations, Associate Membership, Trade, Payments, Defence, And The Future Of The Western Alliance.

Markus Bernsen - Greenlandic Sovereignty, European Security, Military Access, Investment, And The Denmark-u.s. Relationship.

Kent Fellows - Game Theory, The Canada-u.s. Trade War, Economic Incentives, Investment, Productivity, And Canadian Economic Growth.

Ronnen Harary - Entrepreneurship, Risk-taking, Failure, Innovation, Creative Work, And Canada’s Entrepreneurial Culture.

Recent Topics

Politics, Current Affairs, Foreign Policy, Trade Policy, Defence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Line
:

Carney's crises — Quebec, Alberta, Trump ... which one will blow up in his lap?

October 13, 2026

In today’s episode of On The Line, Gregory Jack, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos Canada, joins Matt Gurney to discuss the growing list of challenges facing Prime Minister Mark Carney — and, for a change, almost none of them have anything to do with Donald Trump or the United States.This episode is brought to you by BioCanRx. We've been partnering with federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit BioCanRx to learn how made-in-Canada immunotherapies offer new ways to beat canc...

Can Alberta Learn to Love the Liberals?

October 06, 2026

In this episode of On The Line, Jen Gerson speaks with Corey Hogan, Liberal MP for Calgary Confederation, about Alberta’s separatist referendum, the federal government’s changing approach to the province, and whether Ottawa’s newfound enthusiasm for getting major projects built represents a substantive shift or simply a change in political messaging.This episode is brought to you by BioCanRx. We've been partnering with federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit BioCanRx to learn how made-i...

Mark Carney, the new ... Stephen Harper?

October 02, 2026

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on October 2nd, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with the announcement of the new Pacific Link pipeline, unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Your hosts are struck by just how much Carney increasingly sounds like a spiritual — and even political — successor to Stephen Harper or Jason Kenney, rather than Justin Trudeau. That also fits with some of what The Line has been hearing about how these...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Line
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How do I get in touch with The Line?

The Line is hosted by Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson. Its publicly listed email is lineeditor@protonmail.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 The Line?

The publicly listed email for The Line: lineeditor@protonmail.com.

How many listeners does The Line have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Line?

The Line typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Recognized expertise in Canadian politics, economics, international affairs, defence, or public policy, or senior leadership in a significant Canadian business or organization. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional authority in a relevant policy or economic field; Substantive experience covering international affairs or geopolitical issues; Founded, led, or built a notable Canadian company or organization. Recent guests include Jack Parrock, Markus Bernsen, and Kent Fellows.

How hard is it to get booked on The Line?

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

What topics does The Line cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Current Affairs, Foreign Policy, Trade Policy, and Defence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

lineeditor@protonmail.com

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