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.

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. Currently, Atharva is employed as a Machine Learning Engineer at a startup in Toronto.

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.

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 Independent MHA's and so much more. To contact to the show, email, ittpodcastnl@gmail.com.Find us where ever podcast are heard.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

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.

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.Follow the pod at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

On this episode the boys are pleased to welcome back Renaud Brossard. Follow us at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

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. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

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/podcastTo contact he show email us at ittpodcastnl@gmail.com or find us on facebook at In The Trenches Podcast.Show can be heard on all major stream platform and youtube.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltkkay8-o3tUIdWSBls-bQ

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&chunk=true Find us on these fine stations:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

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&chunk=true Find us on these fine stations:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HeVD45y8m0fXvkcplF4K2?si=27a36340d8934e4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-s-podcast/id1520287719?uo=4 Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTgwOTcwLnJzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf2102f8-cab0-48aa-8d04-a9dff9c825e2/in-the-trenches-podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=548238&refid=stpr iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-trenches-podcast-68460109/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-trenches-podcast/PC:64945 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3025230 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-trenches-podcast-1278421 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 Listen Notes: https://deezer.page.link/xrCv14yCVu3rAvHK6 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/in-the-trenches-podcast-2886267

*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.

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

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.

On this episode the boys talk about the Premiers new office in Central, the importance of dealing with the financial crisis and the potential of balanced budget legislation. They also talk about growing up in rural Newfoundland and its comparison to some existent to Labrador.

On this episode Lenny and Ernest talk about the last 6 months of politics and why they have been away from the mic.

On this episode the boys discuss the budget, the Greene report and the Nalcor abolishment.

On this episode the boys boys talk every from Covid, The Greene Report, to Red Indian Lake. With heart felt passion and missing time behind the mic, this may be one of the best episodes yet!

On this episode the boys discuss Ches Crosbie's time in office and there thoughts on the on what the leadership will look like going forward for both the PC and NDP parties.

On This episode the boy go over the results of the 2021 Election and discuss the implications it has for all parties and and the people of the province