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Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Donald Trump, is on the show. He reveals what is causing the massive prosperity gap between the Canadian and American economies. From government overreach, ideological influence, and fiscal irresponsibility, what is going on in the West?

The Honourable Brian Peckford joins Leighton Grey to discuss the conversations that led to the creation of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Does this document still hold power and value for Canadians? Hear how the holders of Canadian power and authority authored a document meant to stand the test of time and political power. 

Host David Leis and guest Jim Lakely, vice president at The Heartland Institute discuss the unsettled climate science and the upcoming US presidential election. Unpacking America's battles and how the outcomes will affect Canada.  

Host Leighton Grey and David Yager, energy policy analyst, discuss the challenges that face Canada's prosperity. With all the environmental activism coming from organizations and the federal government, hear what Alberta can do to protect Canada's energy future and create wealth for generations to come. 

Six things that could make Canada thrive not just survive. Host David Leis is joined by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman to talk about the state of Canada in 2024 and whether Canada is a confident, resilient nation or a fearful, fractured country. It's clear, a new vision is needed for Canada's future. 

Wilfred Laurier University professor David M. Haskell challenges the notion that DEI, diversity, equity, and inclusion eradicates discrimination. He argues that prioritizing quotas over merit may backfire, leading to unintended bias. As anti-Semitism rises on campuses, the debate on DEI's true impact intensifies.

Is rail transit really better than bus transit? That's what we're being told. But today's guest, policy analyst Randal O'Toole shares how rapid rail is anything but rapid and is by the numbers, an out of date form of transit. Hear how buses and freeways are far more efficient and faster than trains. So why the push to use your tax dollars on rail transit? Listen for the analysis. 

Leighton interviews David Freiheit, also known as Viva Frei, and gets to "know the fro" in this authentic and boundary-free conversation! This Canadian lawyer turned podcast sensation dishes about what experiences culminated to launch the career he has today and why Canadians should hunger to understand how the law unfolds around them and affects our ever-weakening society and culture.  

Will America continue to be the shining light for liberty in our world? With competing ideologies and verbal attacks on America's traditional values, America seems to be struggling to maintain the traditional values and middle class masses. Host David Leis and Jim Lakely, climate realist, discuss the changes and potential transformations of the US and how it will affect Canada. 

Canadians may feel like they don't recognize the nation and policies they are seeing around them. In this episode, host David Leis and his guest, award winning journalist and podcaster, Trish Wood discuss how the dramatic changes lead by the federal Liberal government have paved the way for Canadians to evaluate what they believe and what they want from government.

"Church is not essential." That's when Pastor Henry Hildebrandt knew it wasn't about Covid. Host Leighton Grey is joined by the well-known pastor from Aylmer Ontario. He talks about what suddenly sprung him and his church into national headlines and why they were targeted by police and government. Hear what really happened during the pandemic and his time at the Freedom Convoy. Would he do anything different? 

Stock markets, woke ideology and pension plans. Ideas and power players are steering the investment dollars away from sound business principles toward the support for woke agendas.  David Leis speaks with Gina Pappano, a skilled professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services sector about where investment dollars are being steered and what that means for our pension plans.

Host Leighton Grey and movie critic Christian Toto discuss the changes in the movies and storylines coming out of Hollywood. Hear how the entertainment industry has picked the side of a particular mindset and belief system. When profit does not seem to be the driver of ideas, what might be the next shift in storytelling and entertainment? Watch and discover what might be ahead for Hollywood.