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Lawyer Calls BS on Political Double Standards | Viva Frei

Leighton interviews David Freiheit, also known as Viva Frei, and gets to "know the fro" in this authentic and boundary-free conversation! This Canadian lawyer turned podcast sensation dishes about what experiences culminated to launch the career he has today and why Canadians should hunger to understand how the law unfolds around them and affects our ever-weakening society and culture.  

Divided and on a Downfall | Jim Lakely

Will America continue to be the shining light for liberty in our world? With competing ideologies and verbal attacks on America's traditional values, America seems to be struggling to maintain the traditional values and middle class masses. Host David Leis and Jim Lakely, climate realist, discuss the changes and potential transformations of the US and how it will affect Canada. 

Is Free Speech in Jeopardy? | Jason Fyk

Social media has become the new public square. Companies in the social media space have evolved not just in their products and distribution but also in content control. Where is the place for the control of voices and the rights of free speech? In today's conversation Leighton Grey speaks with Jason Fyk, social media millionaire, about his long term court battles against control of personal content in the public online space. It appears this comes down to publishers and editorial control. 

Canada is Unrecognizable | Trish Wood

Canadians may feel like they don't recognize the nation and policies they are seeing around them. In this episode, host David Leis and his guest, award winning journalist and podcaster, Trish Wood discuss how the dramatic changes lead by the federal Liberal government have paved the way for Canadians to evaluate what they believe and what they want from government.

Pastor and Truckers Held the Line | Pastor Henry Hildebrandt's Story

"Church is not essential." That's when Pastor Henry Hildebrandt knew it wasn't about Covid. Host Leighton Grey is joined by the well-known pastor from Aylmer Ontario. He talks about what suddenly sprung him and his church into national headlines and why they were targeted by police and government. Hear what really happened during the pandemic and his time at the Freedom Convoy. Would he do anything different? 

Financial Powers and Changing the Course of Nations | Gina Pappano

Stock markets, woke ideology and pension plans. Ideas and power players are steering the investment dollars away from sound business principles toward the support for woke agendas.  David Leis speaks with Gina Pappano, a skilled professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services sector about where investment dollars are being steered and what that means for our pension plans.

The Media is the Message | Christian Toto

Host Leighton Grey and movie critic Christian Toto discuss the changes in the movies and storylines coming out of Hollywood. Hear how the entertainment industry has picked the side of a particular mindset and belief system. When profit does not seem to be the driver of ideas, what might be the next shift in storytelling and entertainment? Watch and discover what might be ahead for Hollywood.

Why is China Interfering with Canada? | Scott McGregor

With Chinese police stations in Canada and suspicion of election interference, is there other evidence that China is exerting its strength here? Host David Leis has a very interesting conversation with intelligence analyst Scott McGregor about the impacts that China is having on the western world. What's the end game? 

Steering Medical Profits and Research | Dr. Roger Hodkinson

Host Leighton Grey speaks with medical expert Dr. Roger Hodkinson about how the regulatory bodies overstepped during the pandemic and why he thinks the vaccines were the biggest human experiment ever. You don't want to miss this engaging episode on the need for truth in medicine and research.  

Sir John A. Macdonald's Legacy Lives On | Dr. Patrice Dutil

Host David Leis and Professor Patrice Dutil talk about the controversial legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's inaugural Prime Minister. Do Canadians know the true history of Sir John A. Macdonald? His pivotal role in shaping Canada's history, efforts in Indigenous community programs, and how Macdonald's leadership during crises such as the smallpox outbreak of 1885 saved lives, to list a few. Is he still relevant in today's world?