<p> When the Liberals announced the national gun buyback program in 2019, it was supposed to be a simple and clear choice. A popular policy that made for an easy political win. 6 years later, it's looking more like the gun buyback program backfired on the Liberals. How did we get here?</p><br><p>PLUS - All eyes on Greenland as Trump threatens to take control.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Host: <a href="https://x.com/noorazrieh97" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Noor Azrieh</a></p><p>Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)</p><br><p>Guests: <a href="https://www.noahschwartz.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Noah Schwartz</a></p><br><p>Background reading:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-gun-buyback-federal-government-9.7050046" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ottawa unveils next steps in its national gun buyback program. Here are the details</a> – CBC News</li><li><a href="https://nationalpost.com/opinion/noah-schwartz-liberals-botched-gun-buyback-program-may-create-a-dangerous-grey-market" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Noah Schwartz: Liberals' botched gun buyback program may create a dangerous ‘grey market’</a> – National Post</li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-greenland-soldiers-trump-tariff-nato-denmark-9.7050621" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources</a> – CBC News</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.douglas.ca/canadaland/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Douglas</a> is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at <a href="http://douglas.ca/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">douglas.ca/canadaland</a></p><br><p>To stream great cinema at home, you can try <a href="https://mubi.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MUBI</a> free for 30 days at <a href="https://mubi.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mubi.com/canadaland</a>.</p><br><p>And did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we spoke to both listeners and staff about our fears in 2025 and our hopes going into the year ahead.</p><br><p>On the next episode of <em>Off The Record</em>, we’re getting LOCAL. Canadaland's news focus is largely national and provincial: local news just isn't our wheelhouse. But we know there are tons of interesting stories happening in neighbourhoods and small towns all across this country.&nbsp;</p><br><p>So: What’s the gossip in your community’s Facebook group? What’s the heated discussion in your city or town’s subreddit? What’s the local gossip?</p><br><p>Call in and let us know on Thursday, January 29 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm EST by going to callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dialing in at 888-401-7056 when the time comes, so mark your calendars!</p><br><p>If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of <em>Off The Record</em> you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on January 29 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm EST and we’ll give you a free month of Canadaland premium.</p><br><p>Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>