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Tensions in the Middle East are exploding. As Iran and Israel clash, will the U.S. get pulled into another war? And if so—what could happen next? 

Join David Leis with intelligence expert Scott McGregor and crisis management expert Lt. Col. David Redman as they break down:  -What’s really happening in the region 

-What this conflict means to Canada 

-What the G7 summit revealed—and why President Trump left early 

And most important...

What really happened to Collin May, the former chair of the Alberta Human Rights Commission who was canceled just weeks into his appointment? Collin is now a Senior Fellow at the Frontier Centre of Public Policy. In this gripping conversation, Collin opens up to David Leis about the personal and professional fallout, the ideological machine behind his cancellation, and why cancel culture is one of the biggest threats to free societ...

Tanya and Ryan Davies never planned to launch a political podcast. But when Covid hit and the country changed, so did they. In this conversation, they share their powerful journey from quiet citizens to bold truth-tellers behind the hit podcast Northern Perspective. 

They talk about what pushed them to speak out, the backlash they’ve faced, and the surprising support that’s followed. With over 180,000 subscribers, they’re tapping i...

After the First Ministers Meeting in Saskatoon, Canada’s premiers struck a rare unified tone with PM Mark Carney, prompting talk of renewed hope for the Canadian dream. Even Premier Danielle Smith said she’s “encouraged” by Carney’s shift—especially his talk of Canada as an “energy superpower.” 

But behind the smiles and headlines, there’s still no clear plan for nation-building projects or fast-track approvals. 

Is this real progr...

Is the Canadian dream dying before our eyes? David Leis and urban affairs writer Joel Kotkin expose how rising housing costs, shrinking home ownership, and bad energy policies are creating a new kind of serfdom—where the middle class is squeezed out, and the elites tighten their grip. 

Why are young Canadians locked out of homeownership? Is the government quietly killing economic freedom? And could global agendas be turning Canada ...

 A Country That Once Promised More… Now Delivers Less 🏚️ 

Is the Canadian dream slipping away? Urban policy analyst Wendell Cox and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, break down a shocking new report on Canada’s housing crisis. 

Is it worse than we thought? Will your kids ever own a home? What do you need to know to prepare for what’s coming—and is there still time to turn things around? 

👉 PLUS: They break d...

Why are Canadians getting poorer while Americans surge ahead? David Leis and economic columnist Matthew Lau talk about the widening economic gap between Canada and the U.S.—and the numbers are alarming. Business investment is down, productivity is flat, and the middle class is feeling the squeeze. 

They break down the $48 billion deficit, rising government spending, and the case for privatization. Is Ottawa helping—or just getting ...

Is Canada’s federation coming apart? With Parliament still prorogued, no budget, and a federal government operating with zero accountability, frustration is growing—especially in the West. 

David Leis is joined by Cory Morgan, Columnist at the Western Standard, Lee Harding, Investigative Journalist and Senior Research Associate at Frontier Centre, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre. 

Together, they’ll break ...

Frustrated. Fed up. Ready for change. That’s how many Albertans feel after years of being sidelined by Ottawa. In this eye-opening episode, David Leis sits down with Dr. Dennis Modry and Lawyer Jeff Rath—two key voices behind the Alberta Prosperity Project—to talk about the growing push for sovereignty. 

Is Alberta better off on its own? Why are more people demanding a referendum? And what would independence really look like—for th...

Canada can’t fake it anymore. While other nations are signing trade deals and rebuilding strength, Canada is stuck—facing rising separatist tensions, a stagnant economy, and a military in decline. Former MPs Dorothy Dobbie and Robert-Falcon Ouellette along with Lt. Gen. Michel Maisonneuve discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet and the very narrow window to act and turn things around for Canada. Will leaders unite on urgen...

The election’s over—but the questions are just beginning. David Leis sits down with former politician Preston Manning to talk about what the results really mean for Canada’s future. Are we more divided than ever? What’s fuelling the unrest in the West? And could referendums or even secession be on the table? David and Preston get into everything from pipelines and energy security to why so many Westerners feel ignored by Ottawa. If...

The election’s over but the fallout is just beginning. What will Mark Carney do next? Can Pierre Poilievre hold on to power? Will the NDP prop up the Liberals to form a majority? David Leis and his guests former Liberal MP Dan McTeague and former Premier of Saskatchewan Grant Devine unpack it all. Fear vs. policy, winners vs. survivors, and what it means for Canada's future. If you're happy or discouraged by the results, this conve...

Tom Caldwell warns that Canada is losing some of its brightest minds at an alarming rate, and it’s a serious problem for the nation. As President, CEO, and Director of Urbana Corporation, a publicly traded investment firm, he argues that while Canada is a great place to start a business, it’s not a great place to grow one. He points to interprovincial trade barriers, an anti-growth mindset, and Quebec’s uncertain commitment to the ...