The Really Big Show with Jim Csek &Iain Burns

Canada is hemorrhaging sovereignty, cash, and credibility and the Carney government is writing cheques it can't explain. Today's show covers: -Carney becomes the first non-European leader at the European Political Community summit in -Armenia, pledging ~$270M to Ukraine and raising Canada's total support to $25.8B -Canada's deficit sits at $66.9B for 2025-26, down from $78.3B, not...

Is the house of cards finally starting to cave in on the Liberals? From committees going dark to partisan slogans in taxpayer-funded ads, this week a pattern of concealment is meeting a pattern of exposure and Canadians are watching. Today on The Really Big Show: - Four parliamentary committees shut behind closed doors in under a week as Liberals use new majority to block public scrutiny - Canada...

Today on The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns, we examine a troubling pattern emerging in Canada: more control, less transparency, and growing questions about who is actually being held accountable. At the centre of the discussion is the federal government’s push to introduce a new online harms framework, with Ottawa arguing it must catch up to Europe in regulating the internet. But as...

Today on The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns, we tackle a difficult but increasingly unavoidable question: is Canada’s biggest challenge external… or is it self-inflicted?

In this exclusive interview with Joseph Barbuto we dissect Canada's economic forecast. We discuss how current market trends, inflation, and debt are shaping the economy. We also examine the real estate bubble, and Joseph explains the buyer-to-seller ratio from 1850 to projected 2050. This economic analysis offers crucial insights into Canada's potential for future economic growth. The Real...

In this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Ian Burns break down what they see as a growing erosion of democratic principles in Canada. From allegations of backroom deals and MP recruitment to questions around media silence and accountability, this conversation digs into whether power is being pursued at the expense of the public will. We revisit a powerful Stephen Harper clip on democrat...

Beyond the Ballot with Jim Csek and Renee Merrifield

Today on The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns we examine a widening gap in Canada between political messaging and economic reality, as major policy announcements collide with growing concerns over affordability, accountability, and long-term competitiveness. At the centre of the discussion is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly unveiled $25 billion “Canada Strong Fund,” designed to part...

Today on The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns, we break down a growing concern in Canada: is mainstream media holding the opposition to a higher standard than the government in power, and is taxpayer funding influencing that dynamic? As calls grow for transparency around federal media subsidies, we examine whether Canadians are getting independent reporting or narratives shaped by fina...

Today’s episode of The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns takes a hard look at what many are now calling a turning point for Canadian democracy, as the Liberals move quickly to consolidate power after securing a parliamentary majority through a combination of by-election wins and floor crossings. With that majority now in place, the conversation focuses on what comes next. The government...

Today on The Really Big Show, hosts Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the shifting Liberal rhetoric on CUSMA negotiations. With a majority government now in place, the hosts argue the Liberals have run out of excuses for the lack of tangible progress on key priorities, including trade, energy infrastructure, manufacturing competitiveness, and economic resilience. They react to Mark Carney’s creation...

Beyond the Ballot: Eby and DRIPA: Has he unleashed consequences he can’t control?

The headline "Do you believe in the Liberal alternate reality?" sets the stage for a critical look at a government increasingly out of sync with the numbers on the ground. As of April 21, 2026, the Carney administration is being accused of "spinning a tragic comedy of errors" as official narratives on trade, immigration, and investment clash with a harsh economic reality.

Douglas Carswell is a former British Member of Parliament who served from 2005 to 2017, first as a Conservative and later as the first elected UKIP MP after switching parties in 2014. After leaving the Conservatives, he resigned his seat and triggered a by-election, which he won under his new party. He co-founded Vote Leave and played a role in reshaping UKIP’s image during the Brexit campaign. Si...

Today on The Really Big Show, hosts Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest campaign-style video, in which he openly describes Canada’s deep trade ties with the United States as a “weakness” and pushes to lessen dependence on the U.S. market as trade negotiations remain stalled. The hosts contrast Carney’s rhetoric with harsh criticism from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howar...

“People are losing faith that the Liberal government will actually fix any of the structural problems they created in the last 10 years.” On this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Iain Burns analyze the sudden plunge in oil costs triggered by the news that the Strait of Hormuz is once again clear for transit. They examine the implications for Canada’s resource sector, including new pipe...

Today on The Really Big Show, hosts Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine how bureaucracy, ideology, and climate extremism all stem from one core failure: a profound lack of leadership in Ottawa. The discussion covers Canada’s staggering $3 trillion loss in investment since 2015, the ongoing entrepreneurial drought reported by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and sharply rising gasoline...

Kris Sims: Gas tax relief, but is it enough?

Highway safety in BC | With MLA Harman Bhangu

Today’s episode of The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns focuses on a widening disconnect in Canada: the gap between what governments tell Canadians and what Canadians are actually seeing in their own lives. At the centre of the show is Mark Carney’s new Liberal majority, assembled after three federal by-election victories and five floor crossings, a result that critics say raises serio...

No more excuses, Carney has to deliver

Today’s episode of The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns focuses on a watershed moment in Canadian politics, as Mark Carney’s Liberals moved from minority to majority government after sweeping three federal by-elections and benefiting from five floor crossings from opposition parties. The wins in **Scarborough Southweshed the Liberals to 174 seats, giving Carney the numbers to govern wi...

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Support The Really Big Show We’re building independent Canadian media into a powerful voice and we can’t do it without you. Contribute here: https://thereallybigshow.ca We tell real Canadian stories the mainstream won’t. Become a member and be part of it. Subscribe, share, and comment to help us grow. Live every weekday at 9AM PST

Support The Really Big Show We’re building independent Canadian media into a powerful voice and we can’t do it without you. Contribute here: https://thereallybigshow.ca We tell real Canadian stories the mainstream won’t. Become a member and be part of it. Subscribe, share, and comment to help us grow. Live every weekday at 9AM PST