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Where Did Critical Thinking and Debate Go? | Shaun Newman

Identity politics and the war on objective truth are what sparked today’s guest, Shaun Newman, to start his own podcast where he wrestles with the topics du-jour with guests across the spectrum. Leighton Grey relishes the opportunity to have a far-reaching discussion on everything from Jesus to the Twitter files.

Dangerous Universities | Mark Mercer

Jeremy Prest welcomes Canadian Professor Mark Mercer to discuss his recent book: In Praise of Dangerous Universities. Mercer details trends in academia he has observed first-hand for decades and how the aggressive postmodernism & over the top political correctness have eroded professor's ability to teach students how to critically think and explore new ideas – essentially handcuffing freedom of speech, thought, belief and individual responsibility to state truthful facts.  

Cost of Living Under Crisis in Canada | Wendell Cox & Charles Blain

David Leis welcomes two experts to unearth the real problem behind housing affordability and why the cost of living is under such crisis in Canada and the USA. You'll learn from Wendell Cox & Charles Blain about how urban and provincial policies, even though well intentioned, often erode housing affordability. Learn what you can do as a citizen today to influence change so the next generation can experience "the Canadian Dream". 
 

How to Make More Money & Do More Good | Derrick Kinney

Leighton Grey and successful businessman and author Derrick Kinney discuss the secret to growing wealth, increased health and lasting happiness: generosity.  
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Why vote? | Grey Matter

Leighton Grey is encouraging all Albertans to vote on election day: Monday, May 29. No matter what party will be receiving your support, it is vital that we exercise our democratic rights to cast a ballot. At the end of this exclusive personal message, Leighton shares a short clip of a discussion he had with Pastor and podcaster Allan Hunsperger that was recorded earlier in May 2023. No matter what faith background you may personally hold, or how you may feel about the controversy surrounding Hunsperger himself, are you concerned that we live in a social and political climate where no respectful public dialogue takes place about the fundamental values Albertans hold dear? How did we get here?
You might also enjoy these podcasts from the archives; Guest: Danielle Smith; was originally released on June 16, 2022. (Prior to her holding the office as current Premiere, and leader of the UCP)https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-am58h-137f266Guest: Brian Jean; was originally released Aug 25, 2022https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9xw22-137f252Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/grey-matter/id1618808923?i=1000577379198Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zORAhiKoEKolRfez290DC?si=dc4a5060fe1e4f2aGuest: Pastor Art Palowski; was originally released on May 23, 2022. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-a96h7-137f26d

Where is all the Money Going? | Matthew Lau

Undeniably, the cost of everything has risen. Jeremy Prest learns what the role of big government is in our economy today, and what track record says about their ability to solve problems. With years of experience in the banking industry and who's popular columns can be seen regularly in the Financial Post, you’ll love Matthew Lau’s no-nonsense explanations of supply & demand tension, the inflationary price of goods and the failures of environmental social governance movement.    
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America’s Turmoil will be Canada’s Strife | Leaders on the Frontier

David Leis welcomes well-known and highly published policy analyst Jeffrey Tucker to sort through what all went wrong in America since 2020 and where things are at today in terms of public trust, the blunders of bureaucracy and the shocking public-sector control mechanisms. David discusses the parallels within Canada and challenges citizens to get informed, involved, and active for the good of future generations and our way of life.      

Big Failures with the C-19 Vax Roll Out | Dr. William Makis

The deliberate silencing of different medical opinions has cost people their lives.
 
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Canada’s Dangerous Migration towards Digital ID | Luke Neilson

David Craig is joined by Luke Neilson, Programs Coordinator at the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms who shares his legal opinion on the privacy and security concerns that Digital IDs could pose and impose on Canadian's day-to-day living. He challenges all viewers to learn what's going on now, while there is still time to let lawmakers know what you are and are not willing to give up in name of security. 
 
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Debunking Myths about Urban Sprawl | Leaders on the Frontier

David Leis' guest today, Randal O'Toole has dedicated decades of research and analysis to policies that help citizens live and thrive rather than be held hostage to the demands of green belts and bureaucratic restrictions. In this conversation he debunks myths about how North American cities ought to structure development to serve human behaviour rather than utopian urban plans that don't add up.