Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!
In this episode, Stefano sits down with Alex Glikman — political commentator and host of The Alex Glikman Show — for a raw, unfiltered conversation on culture, politics, and the future of Canada.
Alex shares his journey from immigrating to Canada from Russia to building a platform where he speaks openly on today’s biggest issues. From personal growth and discipline to the responsibility that comes with having a voice online, this episode goes far beyond surface-level conversation.
The discussion dives deep into global conflict, including the Russia–Ukraine war, and how lived experience shapes Alex’s perspective on politics, leadership, and national identity.
From there, the conversation shifts into Canadian politics — breaking down the Trudeau era, the rise of Mark Carney, and why many Canadians feel disconnected from what’s actually happening in the country.
Throughout the episode, Stefano and Alex dive into:
• Alex’s upbringing in Russia and transition to Canada
• the reality behind the Russia–Ukraine conflict and its human impact
• how social media influence comes with real responsibility
• the dangers of drugs, fast culture, and instant gratification
• why Justin Trudeau sparked a new wave of political awareness
• how media and PR shape Canadian elections and public opinion
• Pierre Poilievre’s campaign strengths — and where it fell short
• the impact of emotional voting vs policy-based voting in Canada
• concerns around long-term Liberal leadership and political dominance
• the effects of immigration and generational voting patterns
• rising cost of living, housing affordability, and economic pressure
• why Canada risks becoming a “rich vs poor” country
• government spending, foreign aid, and the strain on everyday Canadians
• the role of media, narrative control, and political messaging
• freedom of speech, culture shifts, and where society is heading
Alex also gives his perspective on where Canada is going — and why many people feel the country is at a turning point politically, economically, and culturally.
This is a real, honest conversation that challenges ideas, questions narratives, and pushes deeper thinking about what’s happening in Canada today.
Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it.
Host: Stefano (stefo)
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Guest: Alex Glikman
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro Clip + Opening
0:30 Alex Glikman Intro
1:31 Toronto Weather Talk
2:11 Growing Up in Russia
2:53 Russia-Ukraine Conflict
4:39 Putin & Power
5:36 Moving to Toronto
7:39 Life Lessons Growing Up
8:46 Finding a New Path
9:13 Social Media Journey
10:07 Voice & Responsibility
11:11 Anti-Drug Message
13:23 Fentanyl & Risk Culture
14:29 Social Media for Kids
16:13 Trudeau Sparked Politics
18:37 Canadian Voting Habits
20:02 Liberal PR Machine
20:44 Why Conservatives Lost
22:30 Pierre’s Campaign Mistakes
24:30 Long-Term Liberal Rule
27:20 Lack of Accountability
28:14 Trudeau Scandals
29:08 NDP Convention Chaos
30:13 Free Speech Debate
31:27 Culture, Kids & Schools
32:46 Are Canadians Soft?
33:31 Canadian Athletes Undervalued
34:52 Canada vs America
35:40 Affordability Crisis
37:04 Carney’s Economic Claims
39:10 Floor Crossing Debate
40:45 Respecting Voters
41:43 Corruption or Politics?
42:37 Conservative Party Problems
43:41 Should Pierre Stay?
45:40 Why Carney Lands
47:30 Carney, Trump & Optics
49:37 Trump’s 51st State Talk
51:14 Tariffs & Negotiation
53:08 Media Narratives
55:00 Canada’s Future Direction
57:00 Immigration & Identity
59:10 What Makes Canada Great
1:01:25 Proud to Be Canadian
1:03:53 The Salute
