Return to Reason

Is China’s Global Influence a Threat for North America? | Brandon Weichert

As an accomplished Geopolitical Analyst & author, Brandon Weichert shares his unfiltered insights with Leighton on China's global influence & the erosion of the rule of law. Discover how China's global influence impacts our technology, world trade, and politics from the ground up. Leighton and Brandon discuss the competition for control.  

Can the Canadian Media Industry be Saved? | Holly Doan

In today's media landscape, trendy narratives often replace facts, when they are inconvenient. David Leis welcomes journalist and publisher of Blacklocks Reporter Holly Doan, to hear how she strives to report only unadulterated facts; often using the Government's own documents to hold officials accountable. You'll love this discussion as they touch on the higher calling of journalism and how truth-telling ought to influence democratic nations.

The Essential Church | Shannon Halliday

Christian Director, Shannon Halliday, shares the truths he uncovered about the unjust shutdown of churches during the COVID pandemic while creating his newest film, "The Essential Church". Halliday & Grey discuss the consequences of removing community during isolation, parallels of stripping religious freedoms throughout history, and the dark side of the entertainment industry & government censorship.

Accountable Journalism is Essential | Holly Doan

In today's media landscape, trendy narratives often replace facts, when they are inconvenient. David Leis welcomes journalist and publisher of Blacklocks Reporter Holly Doan, to hear how she strives to report only unadulterated facts; often using the Government's own documents to hold officials accountable. You'll love this discussion as they touch on the higher calling of journalism and how truth-telling ought to influence democratic nations.

A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State

With a 40 year career as a constitutional lawyer in the USA, John W. Whitehead has a unique, legitimate perspective on where and why the deep state secrets are kept, and why the public ought to be more in-tune with the warning signs. As Leighton Grey discusses this far-reaching topic with Whitehead, Canadians will grasp the depth and perniciousness of corruption, the state-ordered 'censorship industrial complex' and more importantly, how we can all protect ourselves. 

Return to Reason: We Have Something to Tell You

David Craig, Jeremy Prest, David Leis and Leighton Grey gather to share the impact and inspiring potential for the Return to Reason line-up of programs. With the end goal of influencing Canada for truth, freedom, and ultimately the gospel, the roundtable discussion challenges all to engage and grow as citizens, honouring the groundwork that Leon Fontaine built. 
 

Wokeism and Its Path of Destruction | Frances Widdowson

In conversation with David Leis, Professor Frances Widdowson dissects and analyzes a virus plaguing most of the western world today: the industry of woke. Widdowson details her personal experiences of being cancelled and censored for simply seeking healthy debate on certain narratives, and the important of reclaiming freedom of speech and free thinking at Canadian institutions.

Life After Cancel Culture | Caylan Ford

Leighton welcomes fellow Albertan Caylan Ford on to tell her personal story as chronicled in her documentary: When the Mob Came. Ford's reputation was destroyed, her burgeoning political career dissolved in a matter of hours and… everyone was pressured to disown her, purely based off false allegations. Is there life after cancel culture? Find out today!  

Opening the Door for Indigenous Prosperity | Joseph Quesnel

David Leis has an interesting discussion with Frontier Research Associate, Joseph Quesnel about his work and study in the area of First Nations' prosperity and how policy and partnerships can be adapted to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit of indigenous peoples in Canada, rather than tangling projects up behind years of red tape and consultations; Property rights and the lack of autonomy granted by 'The Indian Act' are stunning when considering its enforcement in modern day. 

Canada’s Economy is Headed Off a Cliff | Dan McTeague

David Leis welcomes former Liberal MP, Dan McTeague to provide context and substance to the often-confusing discussion around climate change policies and how they impact Canadian's quality of life. In his current role leading Canadians for Affordable Energy, McTeague walks David through what has been proven true repeatedly and how the green agenda, left unchecked, will inevitably destroy Canada's economy all the while making no impact on climate change around the world.