Listener sentiment
Listeners consistently praise At Issue's panel of journalists—Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj—as among Canada's best political analysts, delivering sharp, respectful debate on complex issues. However, the podcast is deeply polarized by its host: supporters commend Rosemary Barton for holding politicians accountable, while a vocal cohort (particularly conservative-leaning reviewers) accuse her of pro-Liberal bias and partisanship that undermines the panel's credibility. Beyond this divide, recurring technical and format complaints include inconsistent audio levels between speakers, delayed uploads to Apple Podcasts relative to YouTube, and persistent calls for longer episodes (currently under 15 minutes) to allow deeper exploration of topics. A small number of recent reviews note fatigue with perceived cynicism on the panel and request fresh voices or format changes, though the overall trajectory in 2025–2026 skews positive, with listeners valuing the show's modeling of civil political discourse.
Apple3.4 · 96
Summary generated May 30, 2026
