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Tom Marazzo reflects on his experience during the Ottawa Freedom Rally.  Tom saw how the news reports and social media posts of the Ottawa police did not seem to match his personal observations.  Join Leighton Grey as he and Tom discuss this pivotal Canadian moment.  

Join host David Leis as he and guest Barbara Kay explore the profound impact of the October 7th attack on Israel. Canadian columnist, Barbara Kay explains how Hamas started and what its motive is. She'll discuss the many layers of Islamist movements and reveal the disturbing tactics used by Hamas, including the use of civilians as shields. Barbara will expose the organized efforts behind protests...

In today's conversation, Dr. Stephen Davies and host David Leis, touch on historical catalysts, the importance of innovation, concerns about ideological conformity and the need for critical thinking in maintaining societal well-being. Are modern elites concerned about future gunpowder empires? Dr. Davies discusses his book on the unique prosperity of the last 250 years.  

Join host Leighton Grey in talks with geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert. They discuss China's plan to take control of life and how that impacts you. Leighton and Brandon reveal why it's important to recognize what's going on around you and how to stop it. 

Jeffrey Tucker from the Brownstone Institute discusses the state of the United States in 2024 and its potential impact on Canada with host, David Leis. Together, they examine the pandemic approach, concerns about eroding civil liberties, censorship and doubts about the safety and effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines. This episode encourages us to critically evaluate prevailing narratives and conside...

Where do we find the evidence for the need for government control and promotion of individual potential. Join author Dani Katz and host Leighton Grey as they discuss discernment and how language has culture changing power.  As we walk in peace and love toward our neighbours can the words we choose and use change our world for the better?  Join Dani and Leighton as they discuss our personal respons...

Who advocates for the health of the nation and you? Host David Leis and well-known Epidemiologist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discuss the outcomes seen in North America and the health outcomes which resulted from the use of mRNA. Were the efficacy claims based in reality? Has reality been censored for political endeavors?

What happens with pseudo-science, politics, and fraud converge? Canadian author Regina Watteel uses her experience in statistics and program evaluation to investigate the science and methodology behind government mandates and messaging on Covid-19. Ms. Watteel has been an advocate for personal rights and freedoms and shares her findings with Host Leighton Grey. 

The lies our elected officials have told, show that governments know the truth but seem to use deception to bolster their position and goals. Do these lies and the fear surrounding the pandemic plans weaken Canada's society? Listen to David Leis and his two guests, Ken Drysdale and Ches Crosbie, as they look at the findings of the National Citizen's Inquiry and discuss how to speak truth and remov...

A first-hand account is always best. The front-line workers can provide information like no one else.  After the medical-related events of 2020 and 2021, today's guest, Ken McCarthy, went to investigate what the nurses observed and experienced.  This guided our guest to research the track record of Anthony Fauci. Join Leighton Grey and his guest as they explore the research of the backroom medical...

The confrontation between woke ideology and enlightenment principles within Canadian universities is the focus of this discussion. David Leis and law professor Bryan Schwartz discuss his new book, where he proposes a set of legal reforms aimed at addressing the deteriorating situation. 

Tom Marazzo reflects on his experience during the Ottawa Freedom Rally.  Tom saw how the news reports and social media posts of the Ottawa police did not seem to match his personal observations.  Join Leighton Grey as he and Tom discuss this pivotal Canadian moment.  

Lawyers John Carpay and Marty Moore reveal how they've been successful against the Crown's prosecution of peaceful protesters in Ottawa. With an impressive track record, Carpay and Moore share their experiences, strategies and stories from those who would otherwise have no way to defend themselves. What fights are still before the courts?

Award-winning journalist, Rodney Palmer, explains the unravelling of mainstream media with host Leighton Grey. Journalism and freedom of the press is a crucial part of our democracy. Is it really "freedom" if you are consistently being lied to? What can be done to uncover the truth?  

Christmas is the holiday that can bring light to the darkness, but have you considered how the holiday has evolved throughout the years? Dive into the rich history of Christmas with David Leis and guest, Canadian historian and author, Gerry Bowler. Together, they discuss the true meaning of Christmas, the wars against Christmas, and how we can keep the spirit of the season alive throughout the bus...

Explore the riveting journey of former morning radio host Shadoe Davis as he confronts the challenges of woke ideologies at work, discovers redemption through Jesus Christ, and boldly charts a new path with his empowering and enlightening podcast. 

Canada's foundation and future were intended to be permanently within the philosophy of personal sovereignty and freedom. Today, as at our start the clamouring of voices call out to pull the citizens and officials to either sovereignty or communism. Join David Leis and Lord Conrad Black as they discuss Canada's foundations and its future as a free country forged with the people in mind. 

Shawn Buckley, Constitutional Lawyer and President of the Natural Health Products Protection Association, joins Leighton Grey to discuss the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories caused by the pandemic and the impact that it had at the public justice project Shawn, along with the NCI, spearheaded nationally this past spring. Leighton also discusses the current health crisis regarding natural heal...

How does the ideology of the Frankfurt School impact Canada's legal system?  David Leis and Bruce Pardy discuss who is the intended beneficiary of Canada's legal system and where are the guardrails we once seemed to have? Listen and discover who made the law and who upholds the law. 

The National Coalition of Chiefs was set up to respond to the poverty crisis and social despair that has existed in First Nations communities across Canada. In today's episode, Leighton Grey and Dale Swampy discuss how opportunities for First Nation communities to work in the national resource sector would be a benefit for all Canadians and the nation as a whole.

What should we learn from the pandemic? Is transparency better than learning from past mistakes?  Alberta's pandemic mandates created profound affects that rippled across the province. What is the truth behind the results of Alberta's pandemic response panel?  David Leis speaks with the Honourable Preston Manning. Were the best measures utilized by Alberta's government and health care professional...

What really happened at the Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021? Leighton Grey gets the unfiltered truth from American Author, Tim Rivers. Tim's new book "The American Gulag: Letters From Prison", highlights the personal experiences and pleas from the now prisoners of the January 6th event. Are they paying an unjust price for fighting for truth and freedom?    Link to Tim Rivers' book: https://j...

On Today's episode David Leis has a discussion with Urban Policy Analyst and Sr. Fellow at The Frontier Centre, Wendell Cox, and President of The Urban Reform Institute, Charles Blain about the current housing market crisis. Limited housing supply along with the desire for home ownership is driving home prices higher and higher. Would public pressure change residential planning policy? Watch to fi...

On today's episode, Leighton Grey has a truly mind blowing conversation with health and self-sabotage Expert, Jason Christoff, about the health and wellness of our psyche. We are consuming more negative information now than ever, but how does that leave us vulnerable to manipulation? Are there ways for us to protect ourselves from the propaganda we, sometimes unknowingly, consume? The ways in whic...

It may have seemed that at one time parents felt they could trust the educators of their children. Fast forward to these years of wokeness and parents are butting into the process and demanding more transparency and influence over what the Canadian education system is teaching their children. Teacher Michael Zwaagstra is on the show and reveals what's really going on in the classroom.