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Trump's Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination — Conrad Black Was There

Former Canadian politician and historian Conrad Black was in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when the news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination broke. He recounts the exact moment, what was said behind closed doors, and the advice he gave to Trump and JD Vance in that critical hour. 
David Leis presses Black on whether this is a turning point for Canada too. They also discuss Alberta’s fight for pipelines, what Trump really thinks of Canada, and the blunt advice Black gave him on striking a trade deal. 

The New Way to Silence Canadians: Cut Off Their Cash

During the Freedom Convoy in 2022, Canadians watched as bank accounts were frozen for supporting the protest. Now, in July 2025, it’s happening again. Eva Chipiuk — the lawyer who represented Convoy protestors and cross-examined former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — says Royal Bank of Canada suddenly dropped her after a few cryptocurrency transactions. 
Is this a warning to all Canadians? If banks can cut off truckers, lawyers, and ordinary citizens, who’s safe? Weaponizing bank accounts is a full-frontal assault that puts democracy at risk. 
Join David Leis live as we break it all down and discuss why this matters for every Canadian with: 
Brett Oland, CEO of Bow Valley Credit Union 
Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre 
Lee Harding, Research Fellow at Frontier Centre 

Parliament Is Back, Charlie Kirk's Canadian Impact

Parliament has returned, but Canada is facing deep division at home and chaos abroad. The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked vigils across the country, while Canadians are asking tough questions: Can our leaders rise to the moment? Will national projects unite us or is politics as usual dragging us down? 
Joining David Leis live to break it all down: 
Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre 
Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Former Liberal MP 
Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP 

From Censored to NIH Director, Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya Speaks

He was silenced by the media for questioning lockdowns, now Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya has been appointed Director of the U.S. National Institute of Health. 
In this exclusive interview, he shares his shock at the appointment, his first mandate to rebuild trust in science, and why lessons from Sweden’s pandemic response, no lockdowns, lower mortality than Canada, must not be ignored. 
Dr. Bhattacharya warns another pandemic is coming, and unless policies change, lockdowns will return. Why isn’t the media telling the truth? 

9/11 Anniversary: Has Canada Learned Nothing?

Terrorism is still alive and well and yet Canada has not learned the hard lessons of 9/11. With our military in decline, global instability rising, and a government slow to act, are we leaving ourselves vulnerable? 
Lt.-Gen. (Ret.) Michel Maisonneuve and Col. (Ret.) David Redman join David Leis to reveal what it will take to rebuild Canada’s armed forces, renew our national strength, and protect Canadians before it’s too late? 

Canada Ignoring the Cartel Invasion

The U.S. is taking bold action, labeling cartels as terror groups and even bombing their operations. But in Canada? Silence. Meanwhile, cartels are already here, flooding our streets with enough deadly drugs to kill every Canadian twice. 
Security expert Scott McGregor warns this isn’t just about crime, it impacts our economy, our safety, and even our reputation. The U.S. now sees Canada as a national security threat. 
So why isn’t Ottawa acting? And what happens if we don’t? 

Land Battles, Roadblocks & Rulings: Is This Canada’s Breaking Point?

Who really owns the land in Canada? The land isn’t “stolen,” but confusion over treaties, land claims, and protests is tearing our country apart. 
Canadians are being divided into classes of citizens, and few even remember what the treaties actually say. Recent roadblocks by Bloodvein First Nation banning hunters from Crown land, and court rulings like B.C.’s 800-acre land decision are creating chaos. Who’s benefiting from this division? What’s the vision for Canada moving forward? 
Retired judge and author Brian Giesbrecht and policy advisor Tom Flanagan join David Leis to tackle the big questions: Can we find common ground? What are the real solutions to this growing impasse? 

The Truth About Canada’s Crushing Taxes

Canadians are working harder than ever but almost half of what you earn goes to taxes. David Leis talks with tax expert Kim G.C. Moody about why Canada’s tax system is driving talent, investment, and opportunity south of the border. 
They break down why our tax policy is uncompetitive, the dangers of a possible home equity tax, and how government overspending is fuelling economic stagnation.  
 #CanadaTax #KimGCMoody #EconomicCrisis #CapitalFlight #HomeEquityTax #TaxReform #LeadersOnTheFrontier 

Could First Nations Claims Take Your Home?

A BC Supreme Court judge just handed 800 acres to the Cowichan First Nation and declared Aboriginal title a “prior and senior right” over private property. Translation? It could trump the title to your house, farm, or business. 
Is this ruling the end of private property rights in Canada? Could your land be next? 
Lawyers Bruce Pardy and Bruce Hallsor join the live this week to break down this landmark case and what it really means for every Canadian. 

Residential Schools and “Genocide” in Canada, It's Not What You Think

What really happened in Canada’s colonial past and why does the truth still matter today? David Leis sits down with Lord Nigel Biggar, author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, to unpack the complex history between colonial powers and Indigenous peoples. 
From early cooperation to painful conflicts and the controversial legacy of residential schools, Biggar challenges the oversimplified narratives shaping public debate. He also confronts the moral record of the British Empire and its role in both oppression and the abolition of slavery—arguing that only by facing history in full, not just the parts that fit an agenda, can we pursue real justice and reconciliation. 
#IndigenousHistory #Colonialism #CanadaHistory #NigelBiggar #TruthInHistory #ResidentialSchools #Justice