Research Tools
Discourse Analysis
Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
Comments Labeled
44,412
of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
classifier confidence
Model
Claude Haiku
multi-label classification
Search & Filter
Question
1,353 comments
Why did it take this to get Canada to stop these drugs from comming into the usa
Why did it take this to get Canada to stop these drugs from comming into the usa
Rhetorical question criticizing Canada's delayed response to drug trafficking, implying policy failure.
@williamwashington9365
Mar 4, 2025
Am I tripping or I know this previously? Or he exactly saying the same thing?
Am I tripping or I know this previously? Or he exactly saying the same thing?
Questions whether the content is repetitive or previously heard, seeking clarification about the video's novelty.
@zewisdom4822
Mar 4, 2025
Did he say Africans have low intelligence?? Jheez
Did he say Africans have low intelligence?? Jheez
Questions whether a speaker made a racist statement about African intelligence, seeking clarification on problematic content.
trekrobben6896
Feb 3, 2026
And just why is Trudeau leaving office? Seems like they have a pretty good leader there already.
And just why is Trudeau leaving office? Seems like they have a pretty good leader there already.
Seeks clarification about Trudeau's resignation, framed as a genuine information-seeking question.
@stephenvalente3296
Mar 4, 2025
To all Americans, is this really what you signed up for when you voted for Trump?
To all Americans, is this really what you signed up for when you voted for Trump?
Poses a rhetorical question to Americans about their voting choice, implicitly critiquing Trump while seeking accountability.
@ricardobonito1210
Mar 4, 2025
Trump is accelerating the fall of US empire?
Trump is accelerating the fall of US empire?
Posed as a question seeking confirmation or discussion about US geopolitical decline.
@Academics-Math
Mar 4, 2025
In Europe the bike guy with helmet would get in trouble because of hate speach... how is it in canada?
In Europe the bike guy with helmet would get in trouble because of hate speach... how is it in canada?
Asks about legal consequences for speech in Canada versus Europe, comparing regulatory approaches across nations.
Waltraud-Abou-Chaker
Jan 27, 2026
Can i move to canada, their government has a brain
Can i move to canada, their government has a brain
Seeks information about immigration to Canada while implicitly comparing government competence.
@Pisdattrump
Mar 4, 2025
Can you make a video on the town of Leamington as well? It has a very large Hispanic population, similar to Brampton and Indians
Can you make a video on the town of Leamington as well? It has a very large Hispanic population, similar to Brampton and Indians
Requests video coverage of another town with large immigrant population, framing it as comparable to existing cases.
DreamGaming12
Sep 30, 2025
Why is it that refugees and asylum claims get more than citizens.
Why is it that refugees and asylum claims get more than citizens.
Seeks clarification about resource allocation disparities between refugees and citizens, implying fairness concerns.
ruckinehround6965
Feb 26, 2026
Why is Trump adding these high tariffs? Tariff prices have to come through the house/cabinet. UNLESS he can show there is an emergency at the border.
Why is Trump adding these high tariffs? Tariff prices have to come through the house/cabinet. UNLESS he can show there is an emergency at the border.
Seeks clarification about the legal/procedural basis for Trump's tariff authority, questioning the legitimacy of the policy mechanism.
@hootowlquest
Mar 4, 2025
Sooo wht happens when Trump gets pissed and decides to take Canada ? Just a question from the UK
Sooo wht happens when Trump gets pissed and decides to take Canada ? Just a question from the UK
Poses a hypothetical question about military threat/annexation, combining information-seeking with underlying anxiety about US aggression.
@AG-wf2qw
Mar 4, 2025
It's culture shock!. Canada does require a larger population, as many of us are now retired, but are new immigrants contributing to Canada's economy?
It's culture shock!. Canada does require a larger population, as many of us are now retired, but are new immigrants contributing to Canada's economy?
Frames immigration as addressing demographic needs but raises an information-seeking question about whether new immigrants contribute economically.
buckwheatandhoney
Sep 21, 2025
If US imposes tariffs on Canada prices go up for people in the US. So if Canada imposes tariffs on US prices go up for people in Canada? How is this a retaliatory? Wouldn't it …
If US imposes tariffs on Canada prices go up for people in the US. So if Canada imposes tariffs on US prices go up for people in Canada? How is this a retaliatory? Wouldn't it just be hurting the people in both countries?
Asks clarifying questions about economic logic of retaliatory tariffs and their impact on consumers in both countries.
@theREALsum
Mar 4, 2025
Why the hell do you give visa ?
Why the hell do you give visa ?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging the government's visa issuance policy, seeking clarification or expressing disapproval.
shashankmurthy2521
Feb 16, 2026
Curious, what is a better solution to tariffs already imposed by Canada on the US? It's amazing that Canada's solution is to argue there is no justification...I'd ask Trudeau, what does Trump want? Is is …
Curious, what is a better solution to tariffs already imposed by Canada on the US? It's amazing that Canada's solution is to argue there is no justification...I'd ask Trudeau, what does Trump want? Is is unreasonable or not...if it is unreasonable, tell us why....because one thing about Trump, he is usually pretty darn clear about what he wants.
Seeks clarification about tariff justifications and policy alternatives, framed as genuine inquiry about government reasoning.
@stevenwalker4181
Mar 4, 2025
Isn't that the same prime Minister who resigned in disgrace?
Isn't that the same prime Minister who resigned in disgrace?
Asks a clarifying question about a prime minister's past resignation while implying criticism of their record.
@jthoma82
Mar 4, 2025
If this guy is that smart why US had to pinch his nose to do all this? Wasn't it his job to begin with?
If this guy is that smart why US had to pinch his nose to do all this? Wasn't it his job to begin with?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging someone's competence and role, seeking clarification or expressing skepticism about their performance.
@AmitKhamkar-r8e
Mar 4, 2025
Is Putin agent's Trump?
Is Putin agent's Trump?
Poses a question about Trump's alleged connection to Putin, framed as information-seeking but implying an unverified conspiracy claim.
@ErimiasTeka
Mar 4, 2025
OMG, I’m American, let’s hope this ends in 4 years or sooner. Can Americans visit Canada anymore? ?
OMG, I’m American, let’s hope this ends in 4 years or sooner. Can Americans visit Canada anymore? ?
Expresses personal concern about US politics and asks practical question about travel to Canada.
@mariavinent4618
Mar 4, 2025
Compare Videos
Select 2–4 videos to compare their discourse profiles side by side (% of labeled comments).
Discourse Taxonomy
Category Distribution
Primary discourse type assigned to each comment
Classifier Confidence
Distribution of confidence scores across all labeled comments
Discourse Over Time
Top 6 discourse types by month — how framing evolves over time
Category Co-occurrence
Which discourse types most frequently appear together on the same comment
Top Channels by Discourse Type
Identity Assertion
CNN
2,313
Tyler Oliveira
1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
Yoke Immigration Canada
89
Solidarity
CNN
4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
CNN
3,445
Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira
1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
CNN
1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
CNN
1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
Classified by Claude Haiku (Anthropic)
|
14-category DH taxonomy
|
Search
|
Discourse Quality (Perspective API)