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Civil Servants Picked on the Wrong Guy | Gordon Knight

A banned book, 11 years of legal battles, and one man's story about the bureaucratic red tape to destroy a business. Gordon Knight sits down with Leighton Grey to explain his side of the story… challenging all to wonder how this could take place under the radar here in North America.

When Harmful Policies Continue Uncontrolled | Marc Joffe

With a public policy and banking background, guest Marc Joffe has a well-rounded discussion with Jeremy Prest on today's show talking everything from the potential banking collapse to the pitfalls of 15 minute city plans and the aggressive climate change policies that never seem to reach the goals laid out in the elites "conclusive reports". You'll appreciate the straight-talk from Joffe who adds his Canadian roots to his American perspective.  

Conversation with Lord Conrad Black pt 2

Canada is a severely stunted society where leaders exploit fear and sow division. What can be done to turn things around and restore basic truths?  Listen to the continued conversation David Leis had with Lord Conrad Black. 

Trauma, Adversity and the Need for Truth | Theo Fleury

Leighton Grey has a deeply personal conversation with former NHL star Theo Fleury, where he weaves together his experience with trauma, learning through adversity, and the need for a spiritual relationship with a higher power. Fleury also shares his views on the psychological aftermath of the pandemic and the over-politicization of sport.

Schools: A Battleground for Parental Rights | Pam Buffone

When today's guest, Pam Buffone, had an alarming conversation with her first grader, she raised her concern with school administrators and other parents, only to find out the devastating truth that the ideology of gender fluidity and sexual exploration was permeating every aspect of public education in the province of Ontario. As Jeremy Prest learns, it will be up to parents to confront activism that goes too far, and to discuss critical issues with sensitivity and truth.      

A Nation Poised for Excellence | Lord Conrad Black

Get a front row seat to an exclusive conversation between host David Leis and the well-known Lord Conrad Black as he offers his unfiltered opinion on the hot button issues of the day including the failings of Indigenous affairs, the economic suicide of green policies and the lack of a well-managed, excellence-driven media industry. As the discussion unfolds, learn what history reveals about a good-governance vision for Canada’s future.

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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