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Has Canadian banking lost its lustre to woke agendas? | Brett Oland

The world is ever moving towards digitalization, including how we interact with our banks. Is it all for the sake of convenience or could there be a deeper political agenda? Freezing accounts, missing funds, and a fully digital currency are only a few reasons Brett Oland, CEO and President of Bow Valley Credit Union, and Leighton Grey discuss why citizens should be concerned about their financial safety. Protecting your money and having full control over where you invest could be the key to preventing government overreach into Canadian bank accounts. You don't want to miss this one.  

Public Regulation of Personal Health | Shawn Buckley

David Leis welcomes back Constitutional Lawyer and President of the Natural Health Products Association, Shawn Buckley, to the show in an all-important discussion. Shawn exposes how government overreach impacts the Natural Health Industry and why citizens should be concerned for their personal autonomy. Naturally derived remedies have been used for centuries, safely and effectively with minimal need for regulation. So why then, has the government decided to now place heavy regulation to natural health products in Canada while the amount of death and injuries from chemical health products have only risen? Find out why on today's episode.  

Woke Changes the Courts and Country | Thomas Flanagan

Borrowed money and political directives are changing the course and courts of our Nation. Thomas Flanagan and host, Leighton Grey dive deeper into why the progressive ideology is replete in the public life of Canada.  Who benefits from the change in thought and law? You don't want to miss out on Thomas and Leighton discussing the court cases, political directives and the possible financial disaster of the nation's borrowed billions. 

Ideology and the Isolation of Canada | Joe Oliver

What are the safeguards that a government should use to protect the prosperity of its people and industry?  David Leis and former Minister of Finance the Hon. Joe Oliver discuss the financial blunders of those who say budgets balance themselves.  How can Canada's government work to avoid arriving at the tipping point of a financial crisis?  Can Canada's government borrow its way into prosperity? David Leis and Joe Oliver discuss just that.  

How are ideologies dividing Canada’s identity? | James Lindsay

American author and Cultural Critic, James Lindsay, has defined Canada as "The 'Woke-ist' Country in the World". If that is the perception of Canada's identity, why do many Canadians feel that there is dissonance between the way Canada is being governed, the policies that are being made, and the way we actually think and feel? Canada's true identity requires unity. James and Leighton breakdown the meaning of Critical Race Theory, and other divisive ideologies that are dividing Canada's identity and people on today's episode. 

How the World Views Canada | Steven Edginton

How bright is the light shining on the path that Canada is taking into the future? As Canada moves forward with specific agendas nations of the world are taking note. In David's conversation with UK journalist and filmmaker, Steven Edginton, we hear how the perceptions of other nations are changing as they observe traditional values being replaced by what we have come to know as "woke ideology". Steven outlines this in his recent documentary,
Canada's Woke Nightmare: A warning to the West. Watch it on YouTube and check out our conversation. 
https://youtu.be/Qt2AuVQKpq0?si=le4ZBSyU3PNra8kZ

God’s Principles for a Republic | Mark Burrell

What were the principles of those who founded the American Republic.  The Puritans and others who came to America to find freedom and follow their Christian convictions knew that they could create a covenant that would build a nation and like the world at that time had not seen. Leighton Grey and author Mark Burrell discuss Mark's book Rediscovering the American Covenant and the truth behind the Declaration of Independence.  

Who Determines the Benefits, Costs and Damages | Shawn Buckley

Since the Covid vaccine mandates, there have been a rise in injuries and even death due to "unknown causes". National Citizen's Inquiry member and Constitutional Lawyer Shawn Buckley and David Leis discuss who determines the benefit, cost, and damages of these medical products before they are mandated to the public. According to Shawn, Canadians would be shocked to know the lack of safety measures that were taken before being labeled "safe & effective". How safe is unsafe? Find out how the National Citizen's Inquiry along with Shawn Buckley, plan to take action and who they are holding accountable.

Global goals, local dreams | Diane Francis

There is no doubt that there is work to be done economically in Canada. Diane Francis, Editor-at-Large with the National Post says we are trailing behind the rest of the global powers. What can we do to move forward and give Canada and its citizens the chance it deserves to thrive? Follow along as David & Diane take a deep dive into the downfalls of Trudeau's government and what we can do to correct it.

The Borrower, the servant. | Richard Vague

Is it bad policy that drives debt and inflation? We can see the causes of inflation. We can also see the payoff and pain of debt. Richard Vague and Leighton Grey have an eye opening discussion about economy, debt and how it can stimulate the economy for the better, if used responsibly. With cost and inflation at an all-time high in Canada, what is the solution when calamity drives costs up and makes life more difficult and expensive? Watch & listen to find out.