In the Trenches Podcast With Ernest Snooks

In the Trenches Podcast With Ernest Snooks

In The Trenches Podcast is a podcast that explores the complex world of Newfoundland and Labrador politics. From guest interviews with MHA's past and present to advocacy organizations, In The Trenches has you covered.Host Ernest Snooks has been navigating political trenches from Newfoundland to Peru for the last several years.In The Trenches mission to bring a common sense approach to the complex nature of NL politics, further educate the public and ever have a laugh or two. You can contact the show by emailing ittpodcastnl@gmail.com.

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September 2, 2025 20 mins

En este episodio de In The Trenches nos acompaña el empresario indoargentino Rameesh Chattani de Buenos Aires, Argentina para hablar sobre su experiencia al llegar a Argentina como inmigrante, este episodio se hizo en español por primera vez, así que perdone cualquier error cometido por el anfitrión en su pronunciación o habla.

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In this episode of "In The Trenches" We are joined by Indo-Argentinian Businessman Rameesh Chattani of Buenos Aires, Argentina to talk about his experience coming to Argentina as an immigrant, this episode was done in Spanish and in English.

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On this very special episode of In The Trenches, we are joined by friend of the show and candidate for Stephenville Town Council Lenny Tiller to discuss his campaign to once again become a member of the Stephenville Town Council, in this episode we talk about his vision for the community, his thoughts on the previous council and what changes he would like to see moving forward for the Town of Stephenville.

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On this episode, Ernest talks with Eduardo Gonzalez, a lawyer based in Mexico, and a writer for Tiempo de Cultura and regular guest of the Tiempos Imposibles podcast. Ernest and Eduardo discuss their concerns with the effects that Trumps tariffs will have on the people of both Canada, and Mexico, and offer their thoughts on what can be done to reduce the impact of the unpredictable policies of US President Donald Trump.

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March 4, 2025 55 mins

In this Episode, Ernest is joined by friend of the show, Renaud Brossard, the Vice President of Communications for the Montreal Economic Institute about the dangers of a trade war with the United States of America. This episode is a fascinating conversation that hammers home a very important point: In a trade war, no one wins.

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On this edition of In The Trenches, Lenny Tiller rejoins Ernest to co-host the show, and to talk about his time on the Stephenville Town Council, Lenny and Ernest discuss a variety of topics related to Stephenville, including the challenges of being a 'junior' Councillor , and the controversial sale of the Stephenville International Airport to the Dymond Group. 

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In this interview, Ernest sits down with Neha Kumari, an MBA Student at Memorial University to get her experience as an international student in Newfoundland & Labrador.

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On this special edition of In The Trenches, Ernest talks with Atharva Pathak about his experience coming to Canada as an international student. This episode is part of a series on the international student experience here in Canada.

 Atharva is originally from Nagpur, Maharashtra, and holds a bachelor's degree in computer science. In 2021, he relocated to Canada to pursue a master's degree in Computer Science. Cu...

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On this new episode of In The Trenches with Ernest Snooks, Ernest and Renaud Brossard, Senior Director of Communications with the Montreal Economic Institute. Ernest and Renaud discuss a variety of topics related to inflation, energy policy, sensible government spending and, surprisingly, the positive side of the Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Policy.

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On this episode the boys are pleased to sit down with Independent MHA for Mount Pearl-Southlands, Mr. Paul Lane. Paul is a seasoned veteran when it comes to politics starting as councillor, then deputy mayor, than became MHA, representing both the PC's and Liberals before becoming an Independent member of the House of Assembly.

This episode the boys cover everything from the old days of politics, the importance of Ind...

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On this episode, Ernest and Dale have a chat about how things have changed since Dale’s time as a Member of the House of Assembly, and how Furey’s choice of staff has brought about what could be called an “incestuous relationship” between the provincial government & the media . Lenny sits this one out.

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It's the evening after budget day in the province and the boys have invited Renaud Brossard from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation back to the show to break down the NL budget and what his experience was like in the budget lockup.

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On this episode the boys are pleased to welcome back Renaud Brossard. 

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On this episode the boys discuss the Health Accord Final report and start to reminisce about the good old days and how we seemed much healthier as a society. 

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On this episode, Ernest and Lenny are delighted to welcome Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Quebec and Atlantic Director, Renaud Brossard to the show. With a conversation around, taxes, crazy spending, decentralization and even alcohol. 

Please check out the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at their website https://www.taxpayer.com/ and their own podcast at https://www.taxpayer.com/podcast/podcast

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February 15, 2022 75 mins

On this Episode of the pod, the boys finish there thoughts on the regionalization report that was released by the joint working group. Get ready for some strong opinion and even stronger language.

Find the full Joint Working Group Report here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.nl.ca%2Fmpa%2Ffiles%2FRegionalization-Report-and-Recommendations.pdf&clen=1669746&...

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February 9, 2022 72 mins

On this episode of the pod, the boys discuss the latest regionalization plans  in a report released by the Joint working group. Get ready for some heated opinions and the occasional curse word.

Find the full Joint Working Group Report here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.nl.ca%2Fmpa%2Ffiles%2FRegionalization-Report-and-Recommendations.pdf&clen=1669746&ch...

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February 1, 2022 59 mins

 *The opinions expressed on this podcast are not necessary those of this podcast*
On this episode the boys are delighted to welcome former MHA and Minister of Education Dr. Dale Kirby. They discuss the importance of educational reform and what it will take to bring Newfoundland and Labrador to a higher standard of education in Canada.

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January 22, 2022 75 mins

On this episode the boys talk about the lack of economics in the province and the lack of competition which causes a monopoly state. 

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January 15, 2022 90 mins

On this episode the boys welcome special guest Andrew Haire to the show as he talks about this experience as a student politician who has transitioned over to the provincial political scene.

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