Canada’s Political Plot Twist: Who’s REALLY Winning?

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive into the surprising dynamics shaping Canada’s federal election. From record early voter turnout to deep dives into the Liberal and Conservative platforms, this is a must-watch political and economic breakdown. Plus, they explore the state of the Canadian economy, AI policy missteps, housing promises, and why gold and Bitcoin investors are grinning right now. 00:00 – Episode Preview 01:09 – Record-Breaking Early Voting Numbers 02:02 – The Flawed Future of Political Polling 03:47 – Could We See a Conservative Minority? 04:32 – Liberal Platform Breakdown: What’s Missing 05:54 – The Growth Assumptions Nobody’s Talking About 07:03 – Platform vs. Leadership: What’s the Real Issue? 09:10 – Conservative Platform: Entrepreneurial vs. State-Led 10:45 – AI Funding Cuts? Here’s the Real Story 12:08 – Quantifiable vs. Vague: Comparing Policy Details 13:51 – Election Outcomes Hinged on Young Voter Turnout 14:26 – Explaining Canada’s Riding System 15:22 – Google’s Antitrust Case & OpenAI’s Chrome Ambition 17:32 – Why It’s 10 Years Too Late for a Google Breakup 19:16 – LLMs Are Already Changing Search Habits 20:59 – Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Ultimate Safe-Haven Debate 21:47 – Why Gold Bugs Are Quietly Winning in 2025 Enjoyed this episode of Tank Talks? Make sure to subscribe for more insider insights from top founders, investors, and industry leaders! Visit our website and sign up for the newsletter: https://tanktalks.substack.com/ Follow Matt Cohen: https://linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1 Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/