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When politicians retire, or lose an election, unless they’re very high profile, they tend to drop quickly from the public’s attention.
Despite developing a network of contacts and building a busy calendar while in office, once the political fanfare goes away, it can be a lonely and isolating life for many.
National Post political reporter Bryan Passifiume joins the show to discuss how former MPs cope with life after politics, why it can lead to depression, and what the public may not understand about the return to civilian life.
Background reading: From power to powerless: The high costs of a political life
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